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contents IT 56 WINGING Think You’ve Got A Long Commute? These Executives Fly Hundreds Of Miles To Work

GOES 64 CMO INCOGNITO ADT Chief Marketing Officer Tony Wells Shares Lessons From “Undercover Boss”

GIRLS 66 DREAM Women Of Tomorrow Is Changing The World—One At-Risk Student At A Time

WITH 70 ON THE SHOW The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum Raises Curtain This Month To Big Fanfare

74 PRANCING MACHINE How South Florida’s Joanna Rohrback Became A Social Media Sensation

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REEL DEAL Prolific Inventor And “Shark Tank” Star Lori Greiner Proves Nice Girls Finish First

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s a business owner myself, I always enjoy working on our September Issue, which is all about the entrepreneurs, companies and leaders that make Boca Raton and all of South Florida tick.

This issue is jam-packed with fascinating personalities, starting with cover subject Lori Greiner, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and all-around brilliant entrepreneur—and she’s nice too!

Meet Greiner in “The Reel Deal” (page 50), where she talks with us about her inventions, her show and women in business.

Speaking of women in business, our feature “Dream Girls” (page 66) profiles the Women of Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization that mentors at-risk teen girls who often go on to do great things. It’s certainly a group worth learning more about. Also in this issue, we introduce you to Marilynn Wick who is taking the local art scene by storm with her new venture, The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, which opens this month in the former Caldwell Theatre space in Boca Raton. Wick is as colorful and interesting as her beloved costumes. Get to know her in “On With The Show” (page 70). We also go one-on-one with Prancercise sensation and South Florida resident Joanna Rohrback in “Prancing Machine” (page 74). Laugh if you will at her odd, equineinspired exercise routine: With more than 7.6 million hits on YouTube and a spot in a recent John Mayer music video, she must be doing something right.

And if you happen to have a long commute to work, our story “Winging It” (page 56) may provide some perspective. We introduce you to four high-powered executives who commute out of state for work, hopping planes while you sit in traffic. Finally, we speak with ADT Chief Marketing Officer Tony Wells, who shares his experiences from appearing on the CBS show “Undercover Boss.” Read all about it in “CMO Goes Incognito” (page 64).

Being the founder, publisher and CEO of The Boca Raton Observer is something I am always very proud of, but this summer I was especially proud because my publication and team received many well-deserved awards.

While logic dictates that we’re not the only magazine in Boca Raton, it’s a proven fact that we are the favorite, most well-read and largest circulated periodical in South Palm Beach County. As one of the most award-winning publications in South Florida, we recently received accolades at the Florida Magazine Association’s Charlie Awards (First Place for Best Special Theme Issue, Third Place for Special Theme Issue, Third Place for Best Overall Magazine, First Place for Printing Excellence) and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sunshine State Awards (Second Place for Best Overall Themed Issue and Third Place for Inside Design).

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his month’s “In Print” department by writer Bill Bowen features books with catchy titles like “Jerks at Work,” “Stand Up for Yourself Without Getting Fired” and the New York Times’ best-seller, “How to Work for an Idiot.”

There’s a reason these business-related selfhelp books are so popular (hint: it’s not because Americans are whistling while they work).

While disgruntled employees are nothing new on the professional landscape, it appears that the longer the economy remains stagnant, so do people in jobs they loathe.

Not one of them? Congrats!

But if you are, you’ve got lots of company.

Gallup.com reports that out of 100,000 million Americans working full time, only 30 percent are “engaged and inspired at work” (these folks have “great bosses,” writes Gallup.com), 50 percent are “not engaged” (“they’re present, but not inspired by their work or managers”) and 20 percent are “actively disengaged” (they have “bosses from hell”).

And with the average American spending about 90,000 hours at work throughout his or her lifetime, it’s worth aspiring to be part of that 30 percent who are engaged and inspired, don’t you think?

Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially when you have a boss like Mike’s (not his real name) former supervisor. A talented marketing executive, his boss frequently stole his ideas and enjoyed “publicly berating employees for sport,” Mike says.

“He took all the joy out of my career to the point where I was actually depressed,” he recalls.

“I hated going to work.”

He fought the urge to quit, and eventually the company’s management team promoted him to another department.

“Hanging in there wasn’t easy,” he admits. “There were days I wanted to quit and never look back.”

Mike did the right thing. Because telling your boss to shove it might provide temporary satisfaction, but it won’t help in the long term.

Instead, try changing your attitude, suggests Pat Olsen, a blogger for the Harvard Business Review. Make a list of all the positive things about your job. Perhaps you have excellent health insurance, supportive colleagues, free lunches or the opportunity to travel. Consider anything that might help shift negativity that could impact your job performance.

And if you’re still not feeling it, a reality check may be in order. “Accept that this is not where you want to be, even if you can’t make a change today,” writes Tammy Erickson, author and workplace expert, on HBR’s blog. And then, “begin taking steps to change things.”

Make a plan to help gain control over your situation. What are your goals? Do you want another position within the company, or to leave completely? Brainstorming with friends and trusted colleagues might help. Once you’ve established a direction, arm yourself with new skills and tools, whether through a class or even a new degree.

And, in order to keep your sanity through it all, remember that there’s more to life than work. Be sure to explore outside interests, be it a hobby, friends, family or your faith. This provides perspective and, whether you’re content at work or not, balance toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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CENTS AND SENSIBILITY You might not know the name Kevin Harrington, but surely you know the gadgets he sells. A vacuum cleaner that cuts your hair, for example.

“The Flowbee actually did very well in Japan,” says Harrington, the Florida resident who is founder and chairman of the board of As Seen On TV, Inc. There’s a pillow that chases away the menopausal sweats (Chillow Pillow), a mop that spins its way across your dirty kitchen floor (Spinning Mop), and a contraption that sits in a saucepan and does all the stirring (the RoboStir).

His biggest dud? An exercise machine called the Chubby Checker Twist-A-Sizer. “I lost about a half a million dollars on that one,” Harrington says. His most successful? Tony Little’s Ab Isolator.

A millionaire by age 28, Harrington today is one of the country’s most lauded serial inves-

GADGET GURU: Kevin Harrington

tors. He began working at age 11, wiping down tables at his dad’s Cincinnati restaurant. By the age of 19, Harrington had an AC/furnace company with close to $1 million in sales.

Sure he dropped out of college, a decision that did not much please his mother.

But today, with a wife and two kids and a net worth that’s well into nine figures, Harrington says he learned something early on: Invest in the genius of others.

“I didn’t want to own a delicatessen or a pizza parlor,” he says, after attending a board meeting at Celsius, the energy drink company headquartered in Boca Raton.

(He recently joined the board of this company that makes an energy drink that’s supposed to burn 100 calories.) “It’s got negative calories,” Harrington says with glee.

How’d he do all this, really? For Harrington, it was the (very) early belief in Direct Response TV. That is, the infomercial.

In 1984, Harrington took $800 and produced a series of 30-minute segments called the “Own Your Own Business Show.” When that took off, he started meeting hundreds of inventors with offbeat products, then filmed their product demonstrations for TV. Why reach just a few hundred in a live audience when you could reach millions on the tube?

Its simplicity was brilliant, and Harrington soon realized he’d need a cut of the sales profits. That’s how his business works today, and a Kevin Harrington endorsement can mean millions—both for the inventor, and for him.

Harrington, 56, has been a judge on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and is a regular guest on “The View.” He’s written several howto business books. Still, he’s always on the prowl for inventions.

“I go to about 20 trade shows a year,” he says. “You always have to have your curiosity on overload.”

After all, The BeDazzler’s not going to find you.

– Emily Minor

The Buzz by Felicia S. Levine Got a tip? Email the Editor at Felicia@bocaratonobserver.com

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Robert Di Marco

THE NUMBER OF CAR crashes in Palm Beach County in 2012 caused by drivers who were fatigued or fell asleep behind the wheel.

Consequently, there were 187 injuries and one death.

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Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

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It smells like human waste, it’s (like) a septic tank. You walk out the front door and it knocks you over, and you have to walk back inside.

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– Broward County resident Shawn Leahy, who lives near Mount Trashmore in Pompano Beach. Leahy is one of many local residents who claim that, despite Waste Management Inc.’s million-dollar efforts to reduce the landfill’s odor, the place still reeks, its stench permeating nearby neighborhoods.

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Remember doing business before smartphones? We can’t either. Here are three of Inc.com’s favorite free apps for boosting productivity.

CHEW OUGHTA KNOW Colleagues Jason Bodnick, 48, and Robert Di Marco, 46, were chugging coffee and energy drinks “like there was no tomorrow.”

The two friends—who each lead busy lives as businessmen, husbands and fathers of three children—agreed that surely, there must be a better way to keep alert.

Then, while doing some work for a UK company that infuses medications into chewing gum, came an epiphany: Why not put caffeine in a gum?

The result is X8 Energy Gum, which delivers 50 mg of caffeine per tablet— the equivalent of a “good strong cup of coffee,” says Bodnick, who launched Palm Beach Gardens-based X8 Brands with Di Marco this past March.

Besides caffeine, the mint-flavored FDA-approved gum contains B vitamins, amino acids and nutrients, but no herbal stimulants (so there’s no sugar high or crash). It absorbs quickly into the system and contains just 2.5 calories. The gum is sold online and in some stores.

What’s next for the entrepreneurs? CeváSlim, a weight-loss gum scheduled to hit the market in January.

– Linda Haase

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Evernote. This popular app was named on the New York Times’ “Top 10 Must-Have” list and with good reason: It’s simple to use and keeps you organized with functions for taking notes via key or by hand (Penultimate is available for tablets), recording voice reminders, capturing photos, clipping Web pages and more. Available for iPhone, iPad and Android.

Tempo AI. If you attend a lot of meetings, this may be the closest you’ll ever get to hiring a personal assistant. Not only will this calendar-like app pull up emails and documents relevant to your meeting, but it will provide directions, estimated driving times and parking options. Stuck in traffic? It will even send a “running late” email or text to the waiting party. Available for iPhone and iTouch.

Feedly. If your job requires keeping on top of current events, industry trends and the like, this app picks up where Google Reader left off. It compiles, organizes and presents in a pleasing magazine format all the blogs, articles, websites, YouTube channels and podcasts you follow daily, streamlining your quest to stay abreast of the news. Available for iPhone and Android.

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Boca Raton lawyer Scott Singer recently scratched a biggie off his bucket list.

The 37-year-old husband and father of two had dreamed of appearing on his favorite game show, “Jeopardy,” and earlier this year got his chance.

“It was just fun to play for real,” says Singer, who describes host Alex Trebek as “charming.”

It’s not easy to win “Jeopardy”—nor is it easy to land a spot on the popular program. Each year about 100,000 hopefuls take a preliminary online test, and from there the field is narrowed to several thousand. Those who make the cut participate in live interviews and mock segments. Having aced his audition, Singer taped the show last November and appeared on air earlier this year.

“It went well,” says Singer nonchalantly, who won more than $42,000.

He felt no pressure under the studio lights—but the buzzer was another story. “It was frustrating because I couldn’t always get there first when I knew an answer,” he says.

This wasn’t Singer’s first trip to the game show rodeo. Eleven years ago he appeared on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and won $64,000, which the Harvard graduate used to help pay his tuition at Georgetown University Law Center.

His game days behind him, Singer’s now focused on the more serious pursuit of running for a seat on the Boca Raton City Council. At press time he’d received an endorsement from Mayor Susan Whelchel.

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CATEGORICALLY SPEAKING: Scott Singer and “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek

The cast of “The Real Housewives of Miami,” part of Bravo TV’s cash cow franchise, celebrated its Season 3 premiere at Lou La Vie in Miami, where guests mingled with the ladies while sipping cocktails and nibbling hors d’oeuvres.

Among the crowd were (top) Lea Black, Gina Milton and Alexia Echevarria; (center) Elaine Lancaster, aka, James Davis; and (bottom) Black and Joanna Krupa. The evening was hosted by Warren Henry Auto Group and real estate developer J. Milton & Associates.

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SOUTH FLORIDA HAS GARNERED the dubious distinction—for the third consecutive year—of leading the nation for the most reports of identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC reported 35,914 local reports in 2012, with 69,795 statewide.

Source: Florida Trade Commission

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It might be a necessity at this point.

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– Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath, about moving polo mogul John Goodman’s DUI manslaughter trial outside of Palm Beach County, or bringing in jurors from other parts of the state who are less familiar with the case. Judge Colbath denied Goodman’s initial request for a venue change and, after Goodman was convicted, overturned the verdict due to a juror’s misconduct.

Source: The Palm Beach Post

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COURTING TV For Trial Watchers Nationwide, Local Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh Is A Familiar Face BY EMILY J. MINOR

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he next time there’s a messy court case that requires some expert testimony from outside the courtroom, take notice. Just about every time you click the remote control, you’ll see South Florida criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh.

He’s everywhere.

“I try to keep my cases under the radar, but I like to talk about other people’s cases,” he says.

Eiglarsh, 45, is a regular fixture on cable networks Fox News Channel and CNN, and almost nightly he’s on the radio with Dr. Drew Pinsky, as well as on his HLN TV show, “On Call with Dr. Drew,” debating all things social and legal.

He also appears on CBS, NBC, PBS, Telemundo... the list goes on.

Yet, he still has time to take on clients. Indeed, Eiglarsh says he’s representing a defendant in the high-profile Sanford, Fla. Internet cafe gambling case. (Defendants are accused of running profitable racketeering rings through “charity” loopholes in Florida law. Stay tuned.)

Born in Miami and a graduate of the University of Florida, Eiglarsh earned his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. His UF bachelor’s degree is in broadcast journalism, but his father urged him to postpone dreams of a TV career.

First, get your law degree, his dad said.

So he did.

Eiglarsh was a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office from 1992-1996, leaving to eventually set up the criminal law firm that today has offices in Miami, Holly28

wood, Orlando and Weston.

How did he parlay a law career into broadcast?

Yep, his father again.

Eiglarsh says he was razzing his dad one day. “You know,” he told him. “If it weren’t for you, I’d be on television and radio right now.”

His father’s response? What’s stopping you? (Although Eiglarsh says his dad’s language was a little more colorful.)

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I try to keep my cases under the radar, but I like to talk about other people’s cases.

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Hence, the whirlwind career.

It began with a regular legal segment on Miami’s ABC affiliate, WPLG Channel 10, and producers quickly noticed the smart, handsome and articulate lawyer who rarely turned down a request. This led to more TV work, including coverage of the 2011 trial of Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, when Eiglarsh woke at 4 a.m.

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to be at the studio by 6 a.m.

He’s since been on ABC’s “The View” four times and Fox’s “The O’Reilly Factor” 13 times (he’s good pals with Fox’s Gretchen Carlson). During the Casey Anthony, Jodi Arias and George Zim-

merman trials, he was a regular on HLN, the network that provided the most regular coverage.

The married father of three also tries to be a good public servant.

Eiglarsh, who lives in Hollywood, makes time for family and community. He’s heavily involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and remains close to a 27-year-old he’s mentored since the man was a boy. While devoted to his career, he says he’d readily cancel an appearance if his wife, Beth, or one of their three kids needed him.

And he takes good care of himself, as well.

“I meditate. I pray,” he says. “I make sure to put my oxygen mask on first—otherwise I can’t be of service to anybody else.” O

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MAKING iHISTORY Ashton Kutcher Shines In Role As Computer Pioneer Steve Jobs

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t’s easy to think of late Apple founder Steve Jobs as a modern-day Thomas Edison. Jobs dramatically altered our way of life with his varied microchip-laden creations, and Ashton Kutcher captures the enigmatic essence of the entrepreneurial genius in the less-than-blockbuster summer biopic “Jobs.”

But the Edison comparison falls short, as director Joshua Michael Stern’s movie makes clear that Jobs, although his name is on 317 patents, didn’t invent anything. Rather, he teamed with Steve Wozniak (Josh Gad), who’d already assembled a circuit board that led to the Apple 1, and computer store, Jobs recruits Bill Fernandez (Victor Rasuk), Chris Espinosa (Eddie Hassell) and Kottke, who would become Apple’s first employees.

Next the script bounds forward to 1984, when Jobs’ irascible personality causes problems and CEO John Sculley (Matthew Modine) mounts a power play to force him out. Next the film whooshes to 1996, skipping Jobs’ development of NeXT Computers, purchase of an animated

then applied his legendary marketing skills to finding buyers and founding a company.

Kutcher reveals a heretofore unnoticed brilliance in the role, putting behind him the fluff for which he’s known to create a memorable depiction of a man equally driven by his boundless enthusiasm and intolerance for anything not measuring up to his own perfect vision. (Though Wozniak disagrees, having slammed Kutcher’s performance in the press.)

The odd plodding walk and perpetual dimpled half-smile are there in Jobs’ many moments of mass adulation, even if Kutcher is forced to trudge through a script by first-timer Matt Whiteley that mostly brushes up against the high points of Jobs’ life without much elucidation.

The film, which can serve as a bare bones history lesson for those wondering how this whole

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Kutcher reveals a heretofore unnoticed brilliance in the role, putting behind him the fluff for which he’s known to create a memorable depiction of a man equally driven by his boundless enthusiasm and intolerance for anything not measuring up to his own perfect vision. computer revolution happened, centers on three periods of Jobs’ life. It starts with his homeless period just after dropping out of Reed College, when he and Wozniak had the idea to sell the circuit boards that “Woz” built.

Fleeting glimpses of Jobs’ trip to India with friend Daniel Kottke (Lukas Haas) and drug experimentation are brief, and there’s no mention of the “blue box” Wozniak invented for making illegal free long-distance calls (which Jobs sold on the streets to make his first profits from technology).

As Wozniak and Jobs set up shop in Jobs’ bedroom in 1976 to manufacture circuit boards for a

film company he names Pixar, Academy Awards, membership on the Disney board of directors— and alights on his return to a failing Apple, which he resuscitates with the Mac OS X, iMac, iPod, iTunes, iPhone… He remained with Apple until shortly before his death from cancer in 2011.

The story of Jobs, though sketchily told here, is inspirational (except for his dark side), and Kutcher alone makes this movie worth seeing. O RATED PG-13: contains some drug content and brief strong language.

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RISE ABOVE THE B.S.

Strategies For Surviving Workplace Bullies, Bosses From Hell And Other Office Clowns For some people, going to work can be a brain-numbing descent into day-shift hell, where the inmates are running the asylum and workers are marching to the beat of inane memos written by intellectual midgets. But what if you could shift your fortunes a bit—or, at least make things more tolerable? The following books will help you better understand imbecile psychology in order to successfully navigate the high-school mentality permeating some offices.

Jerks At Work: How To Deal With People Problems And Problem People

By Ken Lloyd, Ph.D. Just the title alone reaches out to you and reassuringly says: “I know exactly what you’re going through.”

Jerks at work? Organizational consultant Dr. Ken Lloyd knows they come in various shapes and sizes and has a specific strategy for dealing with each type. Working alongside a jerk requires a different approach than working for a jerk, of course, and being

Jerks at work? Organizational consultant Dr. Ken Lloyd knows they come in various shapes and sizes and has a specific strategy for dealing with each type.

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surrounded, Custer-like, by jerks calls for a challenging

combination of strategies which you’ll learn about in this guide. You’ll also find time-tested methods for dealing with screamers, impractical jokers, egomaniacs, complainers and nonstop talkers, and even coping strategies for working with jerks by phone and online.

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How To Win Any Argument Without Raising Your Voice, Losing Your Cool Or Coming To Blows

By Robert Mayer

If you must work, chances are that at some point, you’re going to work for a nitwit. Dr. John Hoover in his updated edition of “How to Work for An Idiot” educates readers with a series of often-humorous vignettes that contain nuggets of practical information to promote productive workplace behavior while lowering the likelihood of a capital crime occurring.

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Stand Up For Yourself Without Getting Fired (Resolve Workplace Issues Before You Quit, Get Axed Or Sue The Bastards)

How To Work For An Idiot: Survive & Thrive Without Killing Your Boss

The Office Politics Handbook: Winning The Game Of Power And Politics At Work

By John Hoover, Ph.D.

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By Donna Ballman

If you must work, chances are that at some point, you’re going to work for a nitwit. Dr. John Hoover in his updated edition of “How to Work for An Idiot” educates readers with a series of often-humorous vignettes that contain nuggets of practical information to promote productive workplace behavior

Once upon a time, success in the business world was considered a matter of character and leadership skills a personality trait acquired during the developmental years of adolescence. Now, such random determining factors are antiquated and impractical. The scientific approach extends to workplace harmony and inter-

while lowering the likelihood of a capital crime occurring. One day Dr. Hoover, who has written a dozen books on leadership, creativity and high performance, suddenly realized that many of the people he was trying to “energize” and “enlighten” were actually idiots. Consequently, in his epiphany he saw that he was an idiot for thinking he could change them.

Hence, his revised book, which contains yet more stories of “idiots,” along with confessions of a recovering idiot boss.

cubicle relations—and “The Office Politics Handbook” is the pinnacle of that research.

Business executives, managers, consultants, lawyers, agents, editors and anyone who wants to become more politically astute can benefit from the wisdom of political scientist Jack Godwin, Ph.D., whose theory is that people are political animals typically engaged in powerseeking behavior. Understanding this basic motivation can help the reader negotiate his way up the organizational chart, develop his own political power and understand when to fight or choose another path. O

The traditional art of argument is an exercise in strategy, logic, diplomacy, anger management and orchestrating said argument to favor your own point of view. The best outcome is to win and the best method is to keep your eye on the prize. If only things were so simple. These days,

For those whose workplace discontent has reached toxic levels—you know who you are—Fort Lauderdale employment attorney Donna Ballman has authored this tome to address questions you might ask when things get dire. Do you think you’re about to be laid off?

conversations are tougher, disagreements more frequent and consensus more difficult (or, in the case of Congress, impossible).

This new, more complex world has led to three additional chapters in Mayer’s revised edition of his book: “Heavy Metal Moves and Taboo Tactics” (for when you’re being dissed, dismissed and dumped on); “Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Practice” (because there’s more conflict but less money to hire litigation lawyers) and “The World Has Gotten Smaller” (deep-rooted cultural differences and how to deal with them).

Are you weary of a hostile environment and wondering about your rights? Have you been asked to sign a paper saying you’re an independent contractor instead of an employee? Do you know if you’re exempt from overtime (yet work lots of overtime)? When the office environment has gone south, you could benefit from a little direction. Ballman’s book offers expertise on employment law, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, non-compete agreements and other issues.

It’s a must-read for anyone contemplating their uneasy work situation, and what can be done to resolve it.

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GUITAR HERO John Mayer Brings Mad Skills To Cruzan Amphitheatre

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ohn Mayer, officially recognized as one of the “New Guitar Gods” by Rolling Stone, has, like many musical geniuses before him, undergone growth spurts before the public’s very eyes.

His unseemly guitar mastery will be on display at Cruzan Amphitheatre on September 8 at 7:30 p.m., when he’ll likely perform an array of songs in various playing styles, including “No Such Thing,” “Your Body Is A Wonderland,” “Daughters” and “Waiting For The World To Change.”

The former temptation to call him “Claptonesque” subsides with the realization that his supernatural skills may even surpass those of all the usual standards of excellence. As Mayer demonstrated earlier this year, while inducting the late Albert King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he can mimic the string-bending playing styles of King, and Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and B.B. King, with ease and then go to other, lesser-known places.

But Mayer’s dabbling with the blues—which began in 2005 and led to the formation of the John Mayer Trio and a torrid blues set in the middle of each show—didn’t elicit the kind of rebellion among his fans as, say, Bob Dylan’s switch to electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, which caused a tsunami of hurt feelings that social anthropologists are still trying to explain.

Mayer, a seven-time Grammy winner, made his reputation as a singer/songwriter and acoustic balladeer. He’s progressed through musical phases, and recently overcame throat issues that required surgery, which he underwent during a self-imposed two-year hiatus from the limelight. After a series of very public celebrity romances, Mayer fell off the radar and eventually moved to Montana.

But now he’s back, and recently introduced an early pop hit by telling concert goers: “I stumbled on this last night, I didn’t think I was going to play it on this tour, and then I realized … that people want to hear the songs that they first came to know you through, so I give this to you with love.” Then he played an unvarnished acoustic version of 2002’s “Your Body Is A Wonderland.” O For more information, call 561-795-8883 or visit cruzanamphitheatretickets.com.

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Diana Ross Brings Classic Hits To Hard Rock Live

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iana Ross seemed destined for stardom: She was just 8 years old when she met childhood friend Smokey Robinson, and at 15 the Detroit-born teen joined The Primettes, a singing group that won a talent show in Windsor, Ontario. Then Robinson introduced her to Berry Gordy, the impresario who pulled the strings at Motown Records.

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, who’d had success with Martha and the Vandellas and The Four Tops—but nothing like the 10 No. 1 songs the Supremes scored with their first 14 singles. With “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop! In The Name Of Love,” and “Back In My Arms Again,” the Supremes had

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Gordy knew a good thing when he saw it and signed the girls. Soon Ross and her fellow Primettes, Mary Wilson and Florence “Flo” Ballard, were recording and trying to think of a new name. Somebody suggested The Supremes and thus named one of the most influential bands of the 20th century.

Now in her 51st year in the music industry, the iconic Ross, 69, will perform songs from her extensive catalogue of hits on September 4 at 8 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live.

Ross and the Supremes put Motown on the map with a stunning string of No. 1 hits created by the writing and producing team of

an unprecedented five straight No. 1 hits in 1964-65. The trio had another four consecutive hits in 1966-67, starting with “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The group’s runs of consecutive No. 1 hits remains unmatched, even by The Beatles.

By the time Ross left the group for a solo career, the Supremes had amassed a staggering 25 Top 40 hits. On her own, she would surpass that with another 27, including six at No. 1. Ross has sold 10 million records and has the rare distinction of two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. O

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COMEDY BAD BOY Unpredictable Russell Brand Shares Laughs At Coral Springs Center

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ussell Brand, tempered by childhood hardship and abandonment, is living proof that rock-star good looks and uninhibited forthright honesty (i.e., outlandish behavior) can assure your survival in the world—at the very least, as a novelty. For every job that Brand, 38, has been fired from for doing something “shocking,” he has piqued interest resulting in other offers. The eccentric Brand was fired from MTV for wearing an Osama bin Laden outfit, fired from the BBC for making prank calls to distinguished actor Andrew Sachs, and has alluded in his stand-up routines to problems with drugs and alcohol.

Still, he gets work.

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Unpredictability translates to excitement, after all, and it was an unusually exciting edition of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” this summer when the flamboyant Brit completely took over the show, disarming the anchors with his candid observations as he admonished them for referring to him in the third person (“Don’t say ‘he,’ I’m right here!”) and reducing co-host Mika Brzezinski to a nervous wreck, then talking soothingly to her (“Don’t be nervous, love”).

Brand was on the show to promote his first stand-up tour, “Messiah Complex,” which he’ll bring to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on September 22 at 7 p.m. The evening is billed as

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“a dissection of various social and religious figures and the reality of their lives.” The promo goes on to say that, “This show looks at the importance of heroes in this age of atheistic disposability. Plus there’s sex. Obviously.”

The bearded long-haired Brand actually has similar looks to a couple of the mythic icons he’ll be analyzing in his show. When he landed his breakthrough movie role in

“Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” the producers immediately changed the character from writer to rock star Aldous Snow. Fans so took to Snow that Brand reprised the character for “Get Him To The Greek,” the buddy comedy in which he costarred alongside Jonah Hill. O For more information, call 954-344-5999 or visit coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

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STAR QUALITY Miranda Lambert Sings Country Hits At Cruzan Amphitheatre

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iranda Lambert was the first, and perhaps most compelling example of how the judges on the nowdefunct “Nashville Star” (sort of an “American Idol” country cousin) didn’t always get it right.

While the guitar-playing, songwriting beauty finished in third place on the show’s first season in 2003, she would become its most successful alumna to date, with all four of her albums going platinum.

Truth be told, Lambert, 29, was a veteran performer during her “Nashville Star” stint, having played in restaurants and local venues throughout Lindale, Texas (population 5,024) from the time she was 18. Now the drawling crooner will play her hits at Cruzan Amphitheatre on September 21 during a 7 p.m. performance with Dierks Bentley. Interestingly, her husband, country singer Blake Shelton, played the same venue three weeks earlier.

And while she didn’t win on “Nashville Star,” she did land a lucrative contract with Epic Records, who released her first single, “Me And Charlie Talking,” co-written by her father, Rick, also a musician. It became the first of four singles to reach the Top 40 off Lambert’s first album, Kerosene. Other charted hits included “Bring Me Down,” “New Strings” and the title cut, “Kerosene,” a dark song of cheating and arson-aided revenge.

Lambert wrote or co-wrote 11 of the album’s 12 songs.

Lambert’s second album in 2007, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend had three singles in the Top 20: “Famous In A Small Town,” “More Like Her” and “Gunpowder & Lead,” a song Lambert wrote while taking a course to acquire a concealed weapon permit. She scored two No. 1 hits in 2009 with the release of her third album, Revolution. “The House That Built Me” spent four weeks at the top of the country charts and “Heart Like Mine” also reached the top. She also won a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “The House That Built Me.” O

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hey’re often called “the backbone of the American economy” and with good reason. Familyowned businesses make up an astoundingly large percentage of national enterprise—whether it’s the cozy Italian restaurant down the street, or the new Walmart on the outskirts of town.

The Conway Center for Family Business, a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources for family businesses, estimates family firms “comprise 80 to 90 percent of all business enterprises in North America.” Seem high? The United States Small Business Administration puts the number more firmly at 90 percent, and estimates family-owned businesses employ 62 percent of total U.S. workers. And

Dr. Kit Johnson, a Boca Raton therapist who works as a family business consultant, says there are 5.5 million family enterprises in America, and together they create 70 percent of the new jobs.

No matter how you look at it, family businesses are a huge, thriving, crucial aspect of the American workplace.

“A lot of people think of familyowned businesses as little mom and pop shops, and that can be true,” Dr. Johnson says. “But there are also organizations like Ford Motor Company, Playboy magazine and Mrs. Fields cookies.”

And whether your name is Hugh Hefner or Romilio Santos—a local AC and pool-heating expert who got tired of handing over the money to someone else—the challenges can

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be pretty much the same.

After all, family is family. “(You know that) one Freud quote that says love and work are the two

most important aspects of our lives?”

Dr. Johnson says. “The challenge is that these two worlds collide in a family business, regardless of the nature of the business.”

For self starters like Santos and his wife, Dora, the winning combo has been hard work, love, a shared vision—and lots of humor. The Boca Raton couple started Rome Aire Services 31 years ago, just seven years into their marriage, and with a new baby. Romilio “Rome” Santos simply grew tired of watching air-conditioning companies he worked for pocket the profits—and sometimes do shoddy work, says Dora Santos, SEPTEMBER 2013

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who handles all the company’s administrative affairs. Her hubby is the technical guy. “He’s also good at customer PR,” she says.

Rome, 61, and Dora, 57, are what’s known as “copreneurs”— that is, one of the 4 million couples in America that run a business together. They worked from their home for six months, then got their first shop. Today they have 19 employees at their office on Costa Del Sol in Boca Raton.

“We ride to work together, we come home together, we are with each other 24-7,” she says. “We have perfected it. But it is quite funny when we fight. I’ll tell my secretary to tell my ‘ex-husband’ blah, blah, blah. Sometimes we get a divorce three or four times a day.”

With so many families in business together helping them keep their operations running smoothly also has become big business.

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Some of the best decisions we’ve ever made were when we were at home, in a relaxed environment. Even though we work together, we still say, ‘How was your day?’

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There are life coaches and business coaches, newsletters and nonprofit groups. Some advisers specialize in specific areas—maybe how to manage a family-run retail store or construction business.

“This is not a new phenomenon,” says Dr. Johnson, who says she loves working with family business owners because they “tend to be smart and committed, with a greater vision. It’s been in all periods of history. We see it in literature and drama. It affects the analysis of our GDP.”

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And it affects the lives of the families who run these operations.

While every family is different— as we all know—there are some standard rules to live by, she says.

For starters, families are smart if they outline a plan at the get-go.

“You save yourself so much aggravation by sitting down and going through this process,” says Dr. Johnson, stressing that families need to talk about everything from job descriptions to how they’ll address each other in the workplace.

Dad, or Bob? Mom, or Beverly?

“You kind of know intuitively (who is good at what),” she says, about assigning job descriptions.

“But there’s something about articulating it that makes it a little bit more professional.”

Other important matters? Will you discuss business at home, or leave all that at the office? Dr. Johnson has worked with families in both situa-

tions, including a couple that turned all the work talk on or off when they reached the bridge near their house, coming and going.

Will you take vacations? Bring the kids to work? Treat employees like family or hold them at arm’s length?

And if you’re a couple, will you make time for yourselves?

“They want prosperity, but they also have to nurture their intimate relationship,” Dr. Johnson says.

For Rome and Dora Santos, the early years are long gone, which means they’re in a very comfortable routine—one that works for them and their employees. Indeed, this summer they took off every Friday in August— just to get out of the office, together.

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or children of divorce who grew up in the 1970s and ’80s, here’s what life in a broken home typically looked like: Weekdays were spent with Stay-at-Home-Mom, who handled all school matters, doctors’ appointments, cooking, shopping and laundry. Weekends—or every other weekend—were spent with Breadwinner Dad, who paid for child support but otherwise generally kept his nose out of such mundane dayto-day affairs.

These days, a growing number of divorced homes look like this: Breadwinner Mom and Co-Breadwinner Dad live close to each other and their kids’ school. They abide by a shared custody agreement that’s as close to 50/50 as possible. And dad is just as

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They don’t even call it ‘custody’ anymore. That word has been changed to ‘parental responsibility’ or ‘parenting plan.’ It’s shared parenting.

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involved as mom in those mundane day-to-day affairs.

Nick Kanelidis, a family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, says the change is obvious even from the legal language that describes such arrangements. “They don’t even call it ‘custody’ anymore,” he says. “That word has been changed to ‘parental responsibility’ or ‘parenting plan.’

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This issue looms particularly large in Florida, which year after year manages to land among the nation’s Top 10 states for divorce rates. And with so many of today’s parents having grown up in broken homes, they understand how difficult a split can be for their kids.

“I think most people start with the idea that if they’re facing divorce themselves, then they want it to be

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a more peaceful situation,” says Lori Barkus, a Weston-based family law attorney and mediator. “In my mediations a lot of people say, ‘We don’t want to be what our parents were.

We don’t want the bitter divorce.’”

Although women have been in the workforce for decades, Barkus says, it’s only in recent years that divorce courts have moved away from the old model of assigning “primary residence” status

to the mom and “visitation” to the dad.

“I think fathers are taking a more active role, in part because more women are working, but also because more fathers want to spend more time with their children—picking them up from school, coaching, etc.,” Barkus says. “A lot of people grew up with the ‘weekend dad’ visitation schedule and feel they were negatively impacted by that. I’ve seen a lot of mothers say, ‘I

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don’t want dad to be just a visitor of the children, or for them to just see dad every other weekend.’”

And even if they did want that, judges these days would be unlikely to let it happen.

“We’re seeing more joint 50/50 custody in the last couple of years, and the judges here in South Florida are now encouraging more involvement, more equal parenting, more time-sharing,” Barkus says.

“They will tell the parents to try to figure out a schedule that will work; otherwise the judge will impose a schedule for them.”

Barkus says there are two schedules that seem to work for most divorced parents. The first is “oneweek-off, one-week-on,” where kids live with each parent for seven days at a time and then switch.

But a week can be a long time for a child to go without seeing mom or dad, “so sometimes if the

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kids are younger, the parents will agree to one night during the week for the non-time-sharing parent to have dinner and see them,” she says. “They call it Date Night.”

The second schedule is known as “5-2-5,” where school nights are divided between the parents. Kids might spend Monday and Tuesday night with mom, for example, then Wednesday and Thursday night with dad. On weekends, they alternate between the homes.

“The goal is to ease the number of changes,” Barkus says. “You don’t want to have an every-other-day schedule. Kids need predictability, stability, something they can follow.”

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with identical sets of items like textbooks, bedding and favorite stuffed animals. That way the kids feel at home without having to lug their belongings back and forth all the time.

“Occasionally you do get cases where the child does feel like a ping-pong ball, constantly in the car going back and forth,” Kanelidis says. “But where it used to be thought that a child had to return to a certain home every night… now the science and experts are saying (that what’s most important) is that a child needs to see both parents. It’s a changing of thinking and a changing of laws that’s happened over time.”

Molly Olson, a national activist for shared parenting, has spent years collecting research for the two

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advocacy groups that she runs from her home in St. Paul, Minn.

“There’s a mythical assumption that kids can’t handle going back and forth,” Olson says. “But the truth is they would much rather go back and forth while seeing both parents than (to stay in one place) and have restricted access to one parent.”

One of the best-known reports on this topic is a study by psychologist Robert Bauserman, published by the American Psychological Association. After compiling data from 33 studies of sole-custody and joint-custody children over a 17-year period, Bauserman found that children in joint-custody arrangements had fewer behavior and emotional problems, higher selfesteem, and better family relations and school performance than children in sole-custody arrangements.

Bauserman’s report also noted that “joint custody couples reported less conflict, possibly because both parents could participate in their children’s lives equally and not spend

the time arguing over childcare decisions. Unfortunately, a perception exists that joint custody is more harmful because it exposes children to ongoing parental conflict. In fact, the studies in this review found that sole-custody parents reported higher levels of conflict.”

It’s studies like this, as well as anecdotal evidence from people who have suffered through divorce, that have led to what Barkus calls “a large national movement” to make shared custody the preferred arrangement in all 50 states.

“We’re not fighting for a mandate for all parents,” says Olson, who notes that there are always exceptional cases where joint custody would not be healthy for the child.

“We’re just saying that if there is a fit, loving and responsible parent who is ready, willing and able to step up to the plate, then that parent shouldn’t be denied the opportunity to share equally in the responsibility of parenting their children.” O

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h, Canada! From its marvelous maple syrup and ethnic festivals to its majestic mountains and cosmopolitan cities, this country is well worth exploring.

And the best place to begin? Trendy Toronto, Canada’s largest city, a cultural metropolis where visitors can immerse themselves in an international hub with two Chinatowns, Greektown, Little Italy, Portugal Village and Little India.

Like many large cities, an excellent public transportation system makes it easy to get around and see the sights.

And there are many to see, from sporting events at the 54,000-seat Rogers Centre stadium to the hundreds of attractions, such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, Art Gallery of Ontario, Ontario Science Centre and Textile

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Museum of Canada. For a breathtaking experience, take the 90-minute trip to Niagara Falls, named one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The bustling center of town, where you’ll find the sprawling Eaton Centre mall, is also dotted with parks that host concerts and festivals on weekends during the warmer months. In September, visitors and residents alike flock to the Toronto International Film Festival, ranked one of the world’s most prestigious of its kind.

A popular hotel of choice is The RitzCarlton, Toronto, a 53-story AAA Five Diamond property known for its central downtown location, superlative service and spectacular views, especially from the observation deck of the 1,815-foot CN

Tower, a signature of the city’s skyline.

There are nods to Canada in nearly every nook and cranny of this elegant hotel providing a feast for the eyes— from the bronze maple leafs embedded in the lobby floor to the more than 450 pieces created by local Canadian artists displayed throughout.

And guests seeking a feast for the senses will find it at the hotel’s awardwinning Spa My Blend by Clarins (only the second in the world) spa, a 13,000-square-foot glass-enclosed oasis with 16 treatment rooms and the adjacent 23,000-square-foot Urban Sanctuary sunroom. The spa, which was ranked No. 1 on Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards list of Top Hotel Spas Overall, includes wet lounges, steam/sauna areas, a lap pool, aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, green tea-infused vitality pools and, of course, those spectacular Toronto views.

There’s also a large 2,700-square-foot fitness centre open 24 hours, which of-

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fers Innovative Fitness personal training sessions, Yoga Curl yoga, a Jackie Gideon beauty bar, an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub and more.

When it’s time to dine, the hotel offers many delectable options. Afternoon Tea is a tradition here, and it’s presented to the nines at DEQ Terrace & Lounge, which has a breathtaking view of the CN Tower and Simcoe Park. The restaurant’s high tea includes small cakes, assorted sweets, bread and butter sandwiches, and fine teas. It also specializes in Mediterranean dishes and, during the cooler months, guests linger in lounge-like seating on the patio by an open-air fire pit.

The restaurant’s ‘Mixology by You’ drink menu allows guests to create their own fresh-muddled mojitos, caipirinhas and other signature cocktails.

TOCA, the hotel’s casual signature restaurant, specializes in dishes made with homegrown, organic ingredients prepared in an open-concept kitchen (for a special dinner, book a spot at the

chef ’s table) and where the wine cellar focuses on Canadian vintages. The Ritz Bar, located in the lobby, offers a tapasstyle menu, classic cocktails and wine by the glass (weather permitting, we recommend dining on the patio, which over-

treat, book a room on the Club Level, located on floors 18, 19 and 20, where guests choose from 650-square-foot corner suites (with separate bedrooms), 1,450-square-foot Wellington suites (with living rooms, dining rooms and

There are nods to Canada in nearly every nook and cranny of this elegant hotel providing a feast for the eyes—from the bronze maple leafs embedded in the lobby floor to the more than 450 pieces created by local Canadian artists displayed throughout. looks the city’s performing arts district).

For a good night’s sleep, each of the hotel’s 267 guest rooms offers stunning floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of either the city or waterfront. For a special

contact The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is located at 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto Ontario. For more information, call 800-241-3333 or visit ritzcarlton.com.

master bedrooms with en suites) and the one-of-kind 2,415-square-foot RitzCarlton suite (with a foyer, separate living and dining room, adjoining kitchen pantry, fitness area and more). On the Club Level, all guests have access to the 20th floor lounge overlooking Lake Ontario, where complimentary food and beverages are served throughout the day and a personal concierge caters to your every whim.

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REEL DEAL Prolific Inventor And “Shark Tank” Star Lori Greiner Proves Nice Girls Finish First

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On the TV show “Shark Tank,” they call her “the warm-blooded shark.”

Super creative. Beautiful. Rich.

Famous for working well beyond 9 to 5, Lori Greiner—she of tremendous QVC fame—has one other important attribute.

Apparently, she’s really nice.

“I’ve never met anyone like her,” gushes Jeffrey Simon, the entrepreneur who won Greiner’s support on the Emmy-nominated ABC show that matches new inventors with established investors.

“We went to QVC with her and she’s like the ambassador there.

Everyone loves her. What’s not to love about Lori Greiner?”

From what we can gather, not much.

Simon and his business partner, Marc Newburger, of course have plenty of reasons to adore Greiner, a former jewelry designer who developed her first product back in 1996 because she got tired of watching others invent things she’d already thought of.

Just this past March, Greiner gave the two Southern California inventors her blessing when they appeared before her on the reality show. Since then, their product, Drop Stop—a long, narrow contraption you place between the center console and the seat of your car so stuff doesn’t get lost down in there—has hit $3.5 million in sales.

“She’s one of the most savvy entrepreneurs you’ll ever meet,” says Simon, downright giddy.

TRIAL AND ERROR For Greiner, a Chicago girl with a bachelor’s degree in television and radio, her life as a famous inventor was not the life she’d planned.

“I wanted to be a filmmaker or a playwright,” she explains, talking to us from her office in her Midwestern hometown. “I never had any interest in business, whatsoever. You don’t have to be a businessperson to become an entrepreneur.”

But you do have to invent cool things that people want to buy.

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times—Greiner started taking her own ideas seriously. Really seriously.

The first was a clear acrylic earring holder that allows women to store their earrings in a hanging position.

“Everything else was little drawers with the earrings all clumped together,” she says. Greiner had been designing some jewelry and selling it, so she knew what worked. “It came to me like a thunderbolt,” she recalls.

“I actually saw my first product.”

She took out a $300,000 bank loan, spent $10,000 on the prototype and finagled her way into a Chicago trade show—where she quizzed women about what they liked and what they didn’t. She applied for U.S. Patent No. 5762184 in 1996.

And Greiner was off and running.

“The big thing is, I just am driven,” she says. “I power ahead.

There are no obstacles too great.”

That first year, after her Lucite ear-

ring holder was picked up by Home Shopping Network (HSN) and J.C. Penney, her company did more than $1 million in sales and established international demand. Six years later, her husband, Dan, quit his job as a corporate controller to help run the company, which she had named Four Your Ease Only. She says Dan is measured, analytical and conservative in his business practices. She’s not.

“We’re complementary, because we have a lot of similar likes, but I’m also the more outgoing one,” she says. “He’s definitely more cautious. I throw caution to the wind.

I’m more of a risk taker.”

At QVC, where she’s been appearing now for 15 years, she comes off as the everywoman, listening to callers with both interest and respect.

Betty’s calling in to say she loves the jewelry organizer, but why can’t she get it in turquoise? She says she loves

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She’s one of the most savvy entrepreneurs you’ll ever meet.

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million, Greiner says the online reports are inaccurate, but opted not to disclose the true figure.

Greiner—who’s married, but has no kids or pets—has invented 400 products and holds 115 patents.

Once, while peddling her goods on QVC, she is said to have sold 55,000 units in 12 minutes—a QVC record.

And all this started about 17 years ago when she saw a book in Barnes & Noble—the premise of which she’d thought of years ago. She determined then and there, that she’d never get beat on another invention.

Since then, she’s built her empire through trial, error and perseverance.

“I didn’t have people to mentor me,” she says. “I didn’t know people in high places. I had to figure it out by myself.”

After she saw that book in the checkout line—it was a collection of bedtime stories, rewritten for modern

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The big thing is, I just am driven. I power ahead. There are no obstacles too great.

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GOOD ADVICE “Loving new season of @MadMen_AMC!” Greiner tweeted back in June, obviously doing what she likes doing best: multitasking.

She also likes wind chimes, turkey burgers, comedic actress and writer Mindy Kaling—and poker.

She’s not obsessed with working out, although she does use the treadmill fairly regularly. Given her druthers, she’d choose grilled veggies over a burger. And she has a set of bongos in her living room.

She also enjoys traveling, including to South Florida. “I have been to Palm Beach, Boca, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. I think it is beautiful and a lot of fun!” she says.

We’ve culled most of this from her very active Twitter account.

Because while some television and business personalities can talk ad nauseam about themselves—she treasures her privacy. “I didn’t set out to be a famous person,” says Greiner, who at the time of our interview was still shooting the fifth season of “Shark Tank.”

She credits her parents for instilling in her self-confidence from a young age. “I had great parents who taught me to believe that I could do anything,” Greiner says. “I think that’s very important. It wasn’t like, ‘You’re

a girl, so you should be doing this.’”

And as hokey as this may sound, Greiner loves doing “Shark Tank”—the fifth season will be her third—because, she says, it feeds into something that makes America great: entrepreneurism.

According to a report released last spring by Babson and Baruch business colleges, which since 1999 have been tracking private enterprise in the United States, entrepreneurship hit a record high in 2012. The percentage of adults involved in a startup company hit 13 percent, according to the report. Better yet, 43 percent of Americans think the time is right for entrepreneurship, up from 20 percent the year prior.

Shows like “Shark Tank” demonstrate the importance of the industry—and the art—of invention, Greiner says.

“People come up to me and say, ‘You’re a role model. My 7-year-old is aspiring to be just like you.’ That means something to me.”

And it especially means something if that 7-year-old is a girl.

Greiner is often asked to give advice for women in a male-dominated business world, and here are her top five tips: Do not tolerate chauvinism, not even as a joke (be vocal about your dislike). Put your heart and soul into an endeavor (if it fails, you’ll know you did your

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I have been to Palm Beach, Boca, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. I think (South Florida) is beautiful and a lot of fun!

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that kind of feedback.

“I get to hear the voice of the customer and it’s very gratifying,” says Greiner, who in the early days actually approached women on the streets of Chicago to ask their opinions about her latest idea.

But while Greiner is all the things we’ve mentioned, from brilliant to beautiful, the bottom line is this: She has an inventor’s instinct, always designing products that make people’s lives easier. And most of her designs are for women.

How about a full-length standing mirror that opens up and stores your jewelry? It’s currently her favorite invention. She’s also created a protruding strip that fits horizontally along the top of a door jamb, so you can hang clothes there without them falling off—especially handy when you’re organizing for a trip.

Want a table thingamajig that fits snugly over the arm of an overstuffed chair, with pockets for remote controls and Sudoku books and pens and such? Greiner will sell you one.

Through her company, found online at lorigreiner.com, she sells a pre-lit foldable Christmas tree for the front lawn, a swivel spice rack, a weekender travel bag that QVC buyers have gone gaga over, and a rolling shelf for the fridge so you don’t have to reach wayyyy back for the pickle jar. Simply pull out the shelf!

“I try to think of things that will make life easier,” she says.

At QVC, she has hosted her own show: “Clever & Unique Creations

by Lori Greiner.” She’s given patent advice to the likes of Joan Rivers, or so the story goes. And in 2009, Oprah Winfrey included a Lori Greiner product on her yearly “My Favorite Things” list. No longer available, it was a little jewelry box in the shape of a capital letter. (Presumably, Oprah bought an “O.”) “I’ve never met anyone who could do more,” says Simon, the Los Angeles inventor. “I work 20 hours a day, but I’m not sure she ever sleeps.”

Oh, she sleeps. Otherwise she couldn’t keep that nice complexion.

It’s just that when she’s awake, Greiner’s an expert at using her time wisely.

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best). Forge ahead (there will be detours; get around them). Know your stuff—your audience, investors, product line, the competition (don’t get caught unprepared).

And her No. 1 piece of advice for women? Don’t think about being a woman. Indeed, when Greiner walks into an important business meeting, she says she doesn’t spend even one second thinking about the differences between men and women. She also doesn’t think about sexism.

“If in your mind you say, ‘I’m a woman, how are they going to react to me?’ you’re already making yourself nervous and inferior, so don’t,” she told Forbes magazine last summer. “You’re on a level playing field and you’re just as good as them—if not better.”

The confidence comes from conviction. “If I’m going to endeavor something, I really put my all into it,” she says.

Her husband has gotten quite used to her I-won’t-let-it-go attitude. “I think he likes it,” she says.

Like the time she tracked down ‘The Jacket,’ the one she’d seen soap star Susan Lucci wear—the one she wanted for her first appearance on HSN. (By the way, Greiner remembers hardly anything from that day. She went on the air; she moved her invention to the left, then to the right. “I barely talked,” she recalls.

She heard the show host say, “Oh, we’re sold out.” And that was that.)

But, back to that jacket...

“I saw it on her and I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I love it,’” she remembers, laughing. “It looked very Russian— red-burgundy with a high neck and cuffs that looked like lamb’s wool.”

Greiner says she must have called the network and “they actually told me (the designer). I found it and I wore that jacket to death,” she says.

“It was my good luck charm.”

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THINK YOU’VE GOT A LONG COMMUTE? THESE EXECUTIVES FLY HUNDREDS OF MILES TO WORK. WRITTEN BY SUSAN R. MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATTY DANIELS

HOW FAR IS YOUR COMMUTE TO WORK?

IS IT A QUICK DRIVE AROUND THE CORNER, OR DO YOU DREAD GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL BECAUSE OF THE LONG HAUL TO THE OFFICE? PERHAPS YOU CARPOOL, OR TAKE TRI-RAIL, OR SOME COMBINATION OF BOTH. ¶ THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU’S ANNUAL AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY FOUND 8.1 PERCENT OF U.S. WORKERS HAVE COMMUTES OF AN HOUR OR LONGER. ABOUT

600,000 FULL-TIME WORKERS TRAVEL AT LEAST 90 MINUTES AND 50 MILES. ¶ THAT’S A LOT OF TIME AND GAS MONEY. ¶ BUT THESE COMMUTES PALE IN COMPARISON TO THOSE MADE BY THE FOUR EXECUTIVES YOU’RE ABOUT TO MEET. ¶ THEY HAVE TO HOP PLANES TO THE OFFICE. ¶ AND THEY’RE NOT ALONE. IN 2011—THE MOST RECENT FIGURES AVAILABLE—ABOUT 51,000 PEOPLE WORKED IN FLORIDA BUT LIVED IN ANOTHER STATE, WHILE 91,500 PEOPLE WHO CALLED FLORIDA HOME COMMUTED OUT OF STATE ON A REGULAR BASIS. ¶ IT’S NOT EASY

BEING A ‘SUPER-COMMUTER.’ YOU’RE AWAY FROM LOVED ONES FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, AND ARE CONSTANTLY DEALING WITH FLIGHT DELAYS, LOST LUGGAGE AND GETTING STUCK NEXT TO PASSENGERS WHO NEVER STOP TALKING. ¶ WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE SUCH A NOMADIC EXISTENCE? ¶ WE ASKED FOUR SOUTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONALS WHO’VE RACKED UP ENOUGH FREQUENT-FLYER MILES TO KEEP THEM ALOFT FOR A VERY LONG TIME.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN NAME: BRUCE HIMELSTEIN, 58 POSITION: CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, LOEWS HOTELS & RESORTS COMMUTE: BOCA RATON TO NEW YORK, N.Y.

When Bruce Himelstein joined Loews about a year ago, the company understood that he wasn’t going to uproot his family and move to New York. Instead, Loews executives agreed he could continue to call Boca Raton home and commute every week, spending weekends with his wife of 34 years, Brigitte, their three daughters, and grandchildren.

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“It’s a certain breed who is built for the lifestyle, but it keeps it exciting. It’s better than sitting at the same desk or cubicle day in and day out.”

pitality business for 30 years, including stints at Marriott and The RitzCarlton Hotel Company.

“If you choose this career, you’re going to travel,” he says. “It enables me to see some wonderful places and spend time with interesting people.”

There have been some family benefits, too.

“I’ve taken my girls and my wife on a lot of trips with me,” he says. “They understand when they are in a hotel, it’s daddy’s work. It’s a second home and they get it and they enjoy it.”

Himelstein says you might be surprised at just how many people commute long distances for their careers.

“I see probably a half a dozen of the same people every week on the same flights, so I know I’m not alone doing this,” he says.

A native New Yorker, Himelstein met Brigitte in the Big Apple and they’ve lived in other places too, including Washington, D.C. But when they moved to Boca Raton a few years ago, they decided this was where they wanted to settle down.

“My family is pretty well-ensconced in South Florida,” he says.

And while he’s got his travel routine down pat, what doesn’t always run as smoothly are the airlines or Mother Nature. Mechanical failures and bad weather can delay or even cancel his flights.

“When I started out it was very stressful, but you reach a point where you realize certain things are beyond your control,” he says.

“I can’t make the plane go when I want it to go. I know that when I get there, I get there.”

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KEEPS LIFE EXCITING NAME: BRIAN CASUTTO, 42 POSITION: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, COUNTRY LIFE VITAMINS LLC COMMUTE: BOCA RATON TO LONG ISLAND, N.Y.

Life on the road—or in the case of Brian Casutto, in the air—isn’t for everyone, but the recently transplanted Boca Raton husband and father of three boys, Luke, 5, Jake, 12 and Zack, 14, says he loves it.

“It’s a certain breed who is built for the lifestyle, but it keeps it exciting. It’s better than sitting at the same desk or cubicle day in and day out,” Casutto says. “It’s got its perks.

He’s been making the commute from South Florida—he recently moved from Miami to Boca Raton—for about 10 years.

He and his wife, Jennifer, have been together for 22 years and married for 17, and he says the longdistance relationship works.

Casutto flies to the company’s Long Island headquarters every other week, spends a week visiting key accounts and sales managers across the country, and works from his home office one week each month.

He says his key to seamless travel is being aware of the best times of day to fly, and taking advantage of the perks he receives for being a frequent flyer, such as being able to bypass tightened security measures.

And, he notes, carry-on luggage is the only way to go. “I don’t go near a baggage carousel,” Casutto says.

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“I have a lot of friends who live in New York, so we have a social life here.

But I have a family life in Miami.”

“Any frequent flyer would do the same.”

And while he often sees a lot of the same passengers and crew, he hasn’t gotten chummy with any.

“Maybe I give them a nod, but not a hello.”

Although flight delays can prove frustrating, Casutto believes he’s actually in a better position than some of his colleagues who live closer to the office.

“If I have to come to New York for an early meeting and jump on a 6 a.m. flight out of Fort Lauderdale to either JFK or LaGuardia, I’m at my desk by 9:30. I sometimes beat people who live locally,” he says.

“Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is a lot more stressful compared to sitting in an aisle seat watching TV for a couple of hours.”

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS NAME: ANDREA VARAT, 31 POSITION: CO-FOUNDER, TOP SECRET SOCIETY, A WOMEN’S LINGERIE COMPANY COMMUTE: MIAMI TO NEW YORK, N.Y.

“I’m not sure if I commute to and from Miami or to and from New York. I’m still confused about where my home is!” says Andrea Varat, a Miami native who has apartments in both cities.

When in Miami, she crashes at the apartment she shares with her sister and company co-founder, Michelle. In New York, she lives with her husband, Spencer, an investment banker she married in May. She’s been commuting for

two-and-a-half years—throughout their entire courtship.

Her schedule sounds exhausting: She goes to Miami two to three weeks out of each month, taking an early morning flight on Monday and returning home to New York on Thursday night.

In many ways it’s the best of both worlds: “I have a lot of friends who live in New York, so we have a social life here,” says Varat. “But I have a family life in Miami.”

What’s her secret to stress-free travel? “Global Entry, it’s the best invention ever,” she says of the airline program that allows for expedited clearance. “You don’t have to take anything out of your bag, no shoes off. You can get to the airport a half hour before your flight and you’re OK.”

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The number of frequent-flyer miles she has racked up also has its advantages.

“It’s taking me on a nice honeymoon,” she says. “We’re going to Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.”

Being away from her new husband is the toughest part. However, because of the demands of Spencer’s job, he often leaves for work early in the morning and doesn’t return until late at night anyway.

Will she keep commuting once they start a family?

“It’s not a definite ‘no,’ but we have to figure where we’re going to live once kids come into play,” she says. “We have some time for that.”

NO PLACE LIKE HOME NAME: LARRY FELDMAN, 63 POSITION: RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AGENT, SUBWAY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AND SUBWAY DEVELOPMENT CORP. COMMUTE: BOCA RATON TO MCLEAN, VA.

Larry Feldman fondly recalls visiting his grandmother in South Florida, when as a child he’d walk out of the airport and feel the “waft of warm air that entered my soul.”

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“From cancelled flights to not being able to get your bag when the flight is cancelled, that’s all part of the craziness.”

So, when the chance to live here arose 25 years ago, he gladly made Boca Raton his permanent home.

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proaching the 1,300 mark. Building his business has meant being away from home … a lot.

“I would leave on a Monday, work through the first week, stay over that weekend and work the following week, and then come back home,” Feldman says. “I did that for 10 years.”

The only thing he appreciated about the time away from home was the return flight and the joyful reunions that followed.

“God bless my wife, Diane, for making it happen,” he says. “Having three athletic, rambunctious sons, they always seemed to end up in a doctor’s office or hospital, usually orthopedics, when I was out of town,” Feldman says.

Despite his success, he still gets on a plane every month to visit his corporate headquarters in McLean, Va. It’s not something he relishes.

“The more I travel, the more it becomes a grin-and-bear-it situation. I just had the flight from hell,” he says.

“It’s more about people who don’t care and the lack of customer service, that’s the most frustrating part.”

In fact, the frustration has reached such a crescendo that Feldman has been in talks with a company about flying privately.

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being able to get your bag when the flight is cancelled, that’s all part of the craziness,” he says.

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THE BIG REVEAL: Tony Wells before and after his transformation

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ony Wells’ hair has grown back on his once-shaved head and the beard that took an hour to put on each day, pieceby-piece, is a distant memory. But the lessons Wells learned while incognito for an episode of the CBS TV show “Undercover Boss” will stay with him for the rest of his life.

“The real take-away for me is how important it is to stop and connect with our employees,” says Wells, chief marketing officer of Boca Raton-based ADT, a $3.2 billion 140-year-old publicly traded security company with 16,000 employees that services 6.5 million customers.

Wells, 49, had been with the company less than a year when ADT was

approached to appear on the popular series, which follows top executives as they covertly learn about whom and what makes their companies tick.

Typically, the show features a company CEO, but when ADT’s CEO Naren Gursahaney wasn’t available, Wells was recruited.

Talk about taking one for the team.

“You film for almost two weeks straight, seven to 10 hours a day in different locations, so it’s a grueling schedule,” Wells says of his experience on the show, now in its fourth season. His episode, which aired in April, included shooting about 100 hours of footage to create 47 minutes of airtime.

RISKY BUSINESS ——————————————— Agreeing to appear on “Undercover Boss” was risky. After all, there’s always the chance that things can go horribly wrong.

Take, for example, the episode in which the front desk manager at a New Jersey gym used language that would have embarrassed a drunken sailor. She dropped the F-bomb so many times in front of the company’s undercover CEO that she inevitably found herself dropped from the payroll.

Still, the show does give businesses the chance to showcase what they can do, and “on balance it’s a good thing,” says Ray Casas, president of Wragg & Casas Public Relations in Miami, a full-service agency that handles reputation management and media relations for corporate and professional clients.

And if something goes badly? “Then the CEO has the chance to say ‘I am going to fix this,’” Casas explains.

Although the potential for a negative outcome was discussed, ADT execs felt confident.

“When you have a company and employees that believe in the greater cause it’s easier to participate in an opportunity like this, because you know that your people get it and are committed to it,” says Wells.

For the show, producers selected tasks for Wells to complete, then chose several employees

to show him the ropes. They were told he was “James,” a guy looking to start his own security firm, and that they were shooting a reality show called “Second Chances.” They were asked to teach him all they knew.

Because Wells was relatively new to the company and hadn’t met those in the trenches with whom he’d work, he wasn’t easily recognized.

The physical transformation—a shaved head and fake beard—helped seal the deal.

The featured employees included Mike, a home sales representative who brings in new clients, many via cold calling; Dianne, an emergency dispatch operator who works every call as if it’s a life or death situation; and Jesus, a South Florida service technician who installs new security systems and upgrades existing ones.

Wells’ experiences were enlightening, to say the least.

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——————————————— When it was time for Wells to sit with Mike, the sales rep explained that cold calling customers “can be a grind,” and that just 1 percent of calls end in sales. When Wells got flustered during a call, Mike turned to the camera and said, “James is a little bit stiff; he needs to loosen up.”

Of course, Mike was “shocked” to learn the man he was training was an ADT head honcho.

“The whole thing got flipped around,” he recalls incredulously.

“I really thought I was the one in control of the situation

the whole time.”

It was an eye-opener for Wells, too. He learned to appreciate Mike’s expertise, and later offered him a chance to enter the company’s corporate training program.

“To be complimented by executives at the highest level is flattering,” says Mike. “There are plans in the works that I am excited about.”

Further, after hearing from Mike about how much it cost him in miles and gas to get to appointments, ADT re-evaluated its mileage compensation program. As of August 1, the company changed its policy, tailoring it more toward salespeople’s individual needs.

Wells says these were just some of the “lifechanging moments” the show created for him and ADT employees.

While on service calls with Jesus, Wells learned that—while they may look nice—the company’s uniforms are not very practical in South Florida.

“When you’re working in 100 percent humidity, man it’s hot,” he says.

The company since began issuing lighter polo shirts that are more “weather appropriate,” he adds.

Another happy result: Upon learning that the hard-working Jesus was struggling financially, and rarely got to see his fiancee and their 18-month-old daughter, the company put $10,000 into an education fund for his daughter and gave his family $25,000.

Probably one of the more stressful jobs at ADT is that of dispatcher. While filming with Dianne, Wells took a call from a woman requesting an ambulance for her elderly mother, who had fallen in the driveway.

“YOU FILM FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS STRAIGHT, SEVEN TO 10 HOURS A DAY IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, SO IT’S A GRUELING SCHEDULE.”

JUST ONE OF THE GUYS: Wells with employee Jesus on "Undercover Boss," where he pretended to be 'James,' a businessman who wanted to start a security firm

“My heart was pounding; it was a lot more intense than I ever imagined,” Wells told the camera. “Dianne was bam, bam, bam! She was making it happen; she’s a rock star.”

Wells’ appearance on the show taught him a greater appreciation of the ADT staff—and he thinks that appreciation transcended to viewers, too.

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WOMEN OF TOMORROW IS CHANGING THE WORLD—ONE AT-RISK STUDENT AT A TIME

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hey are high school girls who could easily fall through the cracks.

Girls with lots of potential, but with no one to help them over that daunting wall called life. They need someone to tell them they can achieve anything, to show them how.

And that’s where the Women of Tomorrow comes in.

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, also known as WOT and found at womenoftomorrow.org, is a nonprofit organization based in Miami—and soon to open a Palm Beach County office—that helps at-risk female teens find their way in what can be an overwhelming world. They are connected with professional, successful, driven South Florida women who mentor the girls through high school and teach them life skills that range from good manners to applying for college to responsible healthcare. The mentors arm the girls with

as much information as possible so they can hit the ground running once they leave those high school hallways.

This group has proven so successful—92 percent of the girls in the program go onto college—that it’s expanding nationally in large cities such as bankrupted Detroit, Mich., and into all 24 public high schools in Palm Beach County.

It’s the brainchild of Jennifer Valoppi of South Florida, a social entrepreneur and Emmy awardwinning television journalist who spent the early 1980s as a news anchor for NBC 5’s WPTV in West Palm Beach, and later served as a lead anchor at NBC 6’s WTVJ in Miami from 1994 to 2005.

When she started this group in 1997, her goal was simple: Help local girls be the best they can be.

Now she’s on her way to helping thousands of girls throughout the country.

Some are the first in their fami-

lies to ever graduate high school and others are the first to go onto college. And these aren’t just any colleges. They are prestigious institutions like Yale University.

For Valoppi, the group’s success is a longtime dream come true.

AN HOUR GOES A LONG WAY Before she became a local celebrity on South Florida news stations and

before she dedicated herself to helping others through volunteer work, Valoppi was a psychology major in college. She loves research and one tidbit of information that stuck with her from that time came from studies about why more men than women had climbed the career ladder.

The answer?

“Women who made it to the top liked being the only ones there and didn’t bother to help anyone else,”

Valoppi says.

It’s called the queen bee syndrome and, she says, “the research is still there.”

Valoppi strongly believed that for women to achieve real equality in the world, they needed to work together and support each other. She kept this in mind as she climbed the corporate ladder, landing successful jobs and being asked time and time again to do charitable work as well, until, one day, she wanted to focus on charity work of her own.

And that’s when WOT was born.

She contacted the Miami-Dade County Public School District and invited 23 of the most accomplished professional women in the Miami area to work with small groups of at-risk teens at six local public high YOU GO GIRLS: (Above and Left) Women of Tomorrow mentees and mentors during a Palm Beach County college tour

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This year WOT also received a $100,000 grant from the Impact 100 Palm Beach County group.

That money will help further expand its services in the county, as well as create a local office and hire someone to run it.

Filling the job slot shouldn’t be a problem. After all, there’s already a waiting list of extraordinary women who want to be mentors. Being a mentor is by invitation only. For-

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I probably get more out of it than the girls. I love to see their growth, and I love to see them become more comfortable.

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tunately, for Deborah Martyn of Jupiter, she was invited by Valoppi herself years ago.

The two had worked together at WPTV in West Palm Beach.

Since then, Martyn has helped countless young women reach their potential by way of WOT, but says the organization helps her as well.

“I probably get more out of it than the girls,” she says, sounding schools. The goal was and still is to help young women get college scholarships and motivate and inspire them along the way.

She had incredible support from then-NBC 6 President and General Manager Don Browne, who cofounded the program, and she started running the organization out of the Miami news station. Valoppi, always the data junkie, hired an independent psychologist to conduct self-esteem tests of the girls participating. The research showed clearly that their self-esteem was poor in the beginning of the program but, by the end, had risen significantly higher.

And that was enough to convince Valoppi she was doing a good thing.

“As the data started coming in, it was like, ‘Wow, how do you not do this?’” she says.

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WOT proved to be so successful that it expanded nationally two years ago with the help of a $3 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Today, WOT is in 150 public high schools and reaches an estimated 2,500 young women by way of 350 mentors. Not only has it expanded to Detroit (this year WOT will have its first graduates from metro-Detroit high schools) but program leaders are now working on expansions into Philadelphia, Pa. and Charlotte, N.C.

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WELCOME GIFT: (Above Left to Right) mentor Deborah Martyn, Jennifer Valoppi, and IMPACT 100 officers Cindy Krebsbach, Tandy Robinson and Lisa Mulhall (Right) mentor Laurie Silvers with her mentee, Dara Huggins

like a proud mother would of her own children. “I love to see their growth, and I love to see them become more comfortable. When one who has not said anything in the first three months finally speaks out, it’s like a light bulb has gone on. And that’s what makes it worthwhile. I just sit there and I talk and I listen. I feel as if I can make a difference.”

Martyn, who worked in broadcast journalism for more than 20 years and now works part time as a freelancer and Realtor, drives 90 minutes each way to meet her girls at Glades Central High School in Belle Glade. The small town surrounded by sugarcane fields historically is known as a place that in the 1980s carried the highest number of AIDS cases, and at one time for being one of Florida’s most violent cities.

Many teens there had never stepped foot outside the small town until WOT made its way into its public high school. One of the most exciting times of the program, Martyn says, was when she is able to take them on a tour of a local college campus.

“That was the highlight of their year,” she says.

Martyn estimates that 65-70 percent of the young women who participate in WOT at Glades Central High School move onto college and some have received full scholarships to places like the University of Florida.

Keep in mind that some of these girls, for one reason or another, were struggling to even make the grades to earn their high school diplomas— now they’re preparing to become nurses, teachers and lawyers.

It’s amazing what one hour can do.

That’s the maximum amount of time mentors spend with mentees each month and the mentoring sessions, which are always conducted in groups and never one-on-one, take place during school hours.

During this time, mentors not only teach the girls, but also bring in speakers to talk about topics such as job interviews, running a business and domestic violence.

The schools pick the girls for the program (many are strangers to one another) and those chosen take an oath that what is discussed behind closed classroom doors is never shared with others. That’s because these meetings involve not just providing the girls with life lessons, but a secure place for them to talk about their troubles—something that until becoming part of the group, for many had been a foreign concept.

“These kids don’t have anyone,” Martyn says.

Abuse, incest, neglect. Many of these girls deal with the kinds of horrific things many of us are fortunate never to endure. This group becomes a safe haven where trust is built, and where they learn someone truly cares.

And their lives become changed for the better.

ceived a scholarship from her mentor, Laurie Silvers of Boca Raton.

Huggins describes Silvers as nurturing and caring. She brought the girls brownies to meetings and encouraged them to chase their dreams.

So when Huggins discovered that Silvers is also an accomplished businesswoman who holds titles such as co-founder of the Syfy channel Valoppi at a graduation luncheon with scholarship recipient and mentee, Antonide Vilbrun

she can into every minute of every day. But she makes time for mentoring because, similar to Martyn, it benefits her as much as it does the mentees.

“I had a lot of life experience but didn’t know if I could talk to somebody and inspire them,” Silvers says. “We just started talking and it was the most wonderful experience from that very first time. They were put in the program because they weren’t doing so well and you see them at the end of the process and

BLESSING IN DISGUISE When Dara Huggins entered the program during her sophomore year at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton, she wasn’t sure she belonged.

She knew it was for girls who were considered at-risk and didn’t think she was one of them. But she came to realize that if she stuck with it, she could learn things that every teen should know before fac-

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ing the real world.

“After awhile I realized it was a blessing,” Huggins, 18, says. “As a person, it helped me grow.”

Huggins, who graduated from high school this year, was accepted to Harvard, Yale and Princeton universities in the fall. She chose Yale and plans to major in ethics, politics and economics because those subjects will help get her into law school.

Huggins received a scholarship from Yale that will practically cover all school costs, and she also re-

and president of Hollywood Media Corp., she was floored.

“I was completely blown out of the water!” Huggins recalls. “It was so strange to me to find out that this woman is taking time out of her incredibly busy schedule because she honestly wants the best for us. It’s so amazing.”

Silvers, an attorney-turned-media entrepreneur who’s married with three children, admits with a laugh that she’s usually tired most of the time because she squeezes whatever

it’s just incredible. I feel so fulfilled.”

And she feels that way because of students like Huggins. Her success makes Silvers proud.

“We are all going to know who she is,” Silvers says of Huggins.

“She’s going to do whatever she wants. She has a plan for her life.

She wasn’t always that way. But she grew into herself.”

And Huggins has WOT to thank for that.

Now, Huggins promises, it’s time to pay it forward.

“It’s really surreal to think that it’s over and now I’m going to have to take what they taught me and apply it to my life. This is where all of the knowledge I’ve gained…

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THE WICK THEATRE & COSTUME MUSEUM RAISES THE CURTAIN THIS MONTH TO BIG FANFARE

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t her age Marilynn Wick should be thinking about retirement. Instead, the septuagenarian spent this past summer in high gear working to transform the failed Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton into a state-of-the-art facility, one that she hopes will not only continue to produce high-quality shows, but also serve as home to her treasured multimillion-dollar costume empire.

Wick has been overseeing the refurbishment of The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, which this month opens for business. She’s having new lighting and sound equipment installed as well as recreating a Tavern on the Green room—complete with a chandelier from the original restaurant—where luncheons will be held.

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A savvy businesswoman, Wick’s decision to take over the theater grew out of a desire to find a new home for her Costume World museum, which operated out of a Pompano Beach warehouse for the last three years.

“I wasn’t allowed to advertise or to assemble people there, so it wasn’t the right environment,” Wick explains. “It was made clear to me I could not continue to stay

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there. I had two choices: move the facility or close the operation.”

But finding the right venue wasn’t easy.

Wick tried unsuccessfully in late 2011 to purchase the Broward Stage Door, a regional performing arts theater in Coral Springs, but that deal fell through at the last minute, she says.

“I was in a position where I need-

ed to do something quickly. I love my museum and people love it, and I went and negotiated this lease with the option to buy,” explains Wick, who, as a single mother, started her business in 1976 by teaching her daughters how to make five Santa Claus suits, which they in turn rented out for the holiday.

More than 30 years later, Wick’s South Florida costume empire includes the museum and a Costume World store in Deerfield Beach, which she has operated for 38 years. She also has Costume World retail stores in Dallas, Austin and Pittsburgh.

Her vast collection of more than 1.2 million costumes includes those worn by Yul Brynner, Julie Andrews and Katharine Hepburn.

She values her business at around $21 million, although she says many

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THREE'S COMPANY: Marilynn Wick and her daughters, Kimberly and Kelly, are working nonstop to renovate the venue

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Costume from “Once Upon a Mattress,” designed by Jane Greenwood

of her costumes created by iconic designers such as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge and William Ivey Long, are priceless.

NO STAGE FRIGHT The 333-seat, 29,474-square-foot Caldwell Theatre, which sits on 1.5 acres on North Federal Highway, was built in 2006 at a cost of $10 million. But tough economic times meant dwindling attendance, even in tony Boca Raton, and the venue folded. In March 2011, Scott Brenner of Brenner Real Estate Group was named receiver.

Legacy Bank of Florida, which held the mortgage, put the building on the market with an asking price of $6.3 million.

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A vintage costume from the 1740s

says Kathleen Alberts, senior vice president, brokerage at Brenner Real Estate Group, who was one of the listing agents.

Limited parking, the price tag, the cost of refurbishing and several other factors made it a hard sell, until Wick came along. She offered to lease it and refurbish it with the option to purchase.

Running a community theater is a tough business and because of the economy many have been going under “lickety-split,” notes Alberts. “To make it a fruitful endeavor you need more than just a theater.”

She believes that the addition of a 10,000-square-foot museum, a gift shop and the Tavern on the Green room gives the operation a better chance of being successful.

“I was surprised they decided to accept my offer,” Wick says. “To make it work I had to move quickly.”

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Whelchel says she’s met with Wick and is enthusiastic about her plans.

“The Caldwell is a beautiful building that deserves to have an exciting future. I believe that Ms. Wick’s stage shows and theatrical wardrobe museum is the right mix in the right location. I can’t wait for it to open in September,” says Mayor Whelchel, adding that it will have a positive economic impact. “It will be a tremendous asset to an area of the city that has waited a long time for redevelopment opportunities.”

SETTING THE SCENE Since signing on the dotted line, Wick and her two daughters, Kimberly and Kelly, have been working practically nonstop to renovate the renamed Wick Theatre & Costume Museum from front to back in time for the September 19

opening of “The Sound of Music.”

A private VIP event is planned for the theater debut with actress Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret “Hot Lips Houlihan” on the hit TV series “M*A*S*H” scheduled to make an appearance.

The costume museum isn’t slated to open until November.

Kimberly Wick, an interior designer, costume designer and vice president of the company, has been working to give the front of the theater a facelift. New drapes, carpets, crown molding, paint, a sound system, kitchen and bar are all being installed. All of the equipment—lighting, sound, stage, drapes, rigging— also are all being replaced.

“It’s going to be quite elegant,” Wick says.

Kelly Wick Kigar, a real estate broker and the executive marketing director for Wick Costumes, put together the deal to lease the

building. The former rehearsal hall, prop shop and workshop, where the sets were built, are being replaced by the museum, where “100 years of historical wardrobes will be on display,” Wick explains. Her former 25,000-square-foot warehouse will serve as space for rehearsals, props and set construction.

Museum guests will be treated to backstage theater tours where they can learn how shows are produced, followed by lunch at the Tavern on the Green room, (adding to the space’s authenticity, it’s decorated with pieces Wick purchased at a Tavern on the Green auction). The museum entry fee will be $20, with luncheon tickets ranging from $38$48, show tickets from $52-$58, and season tickets for six planned productions are $300.

To say the least, Wick has been busy. And while her timeline is tight, she says, “I am a pretty savvy businesswoman. I have worked a long time under certain amounts of stress.”

She’s surrounded herself with creative and knowledgeable people who are helping her realize her dream.

However, at the time of this interview, she was still looking for an artistic director. Previously, writer, director and actor Jonathan Van Dyke was said to have taken on the role, but Wick says he had “a huge conflict” and “it didn’t work out.”

And as they say in the biz, the show must go on.

Some have questioned Wick’s choice of her inaugural production—“The Sound of Music”— rather than selecting something more contemporary, but Wick says it’s a musical for everyone and an American classic.

“I think people want to see American musical theater,” she says. “I think we have an audience for it.”

SET FOR SUCCESS Unlike the Caldwell, which was a one-trick pony, the Wick Theatre has more revenue streams.

It’s going to be successful, Wick says, because it’s a different kind

of entertainment. “You can come to the museum, have a tour and lunch and then see a show. We will have a gift shop with unusual things in it,” she says.

Bill Nix, vice president of marketing and government affairs for the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, says his organization is pleased to see that the theater will continue to operate.

“I think it’s a great addition not just for Boca Raton, but for Palm Beach County,” Nix says. “And in terms of programming, I think she’s picked some commercially successful types of entertainment.”

But the show-stopper just may be her costumes. Throughout the years, Wick has acquired numerous collections from around the country.

In 2005, she purchased the historic and Tony Award-winning inventory of Dodger Costumes in New York, bringing 15 18-wheeler trucks filled with original Broadway clothing to South Florida.

More recently, she acquired costumes from Tony Award-winning designer William Ivey Long’s “La Cage aux Folles” collection. Wick believes the most unique item is the red bird cage.

“It’s huge and such a work of art,” she says.

The most recognizable pieces in her collection are the costumes Yul Brynner wore in “The King and I.” Although hard-pressed to put a “most valuable” price tag on a single creation, she says in her mind it’s Julie Andrews’ original dress from “My Fair Lady,” in which Andrews played Eliza Doolittle.

“I would not let it go for under $1 million,” she points out.

Wick also owns a hat that comedic great Charlie Chaplin gave to Orson Welles, which she says is worth no less than $120,000.

Nix of the Cultural Council says the museum makes good business sense and a positive addition to the theater—one that will help Wick keep the doors open.

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The Caldwell is a beautiful building that deserves to have an exciting future.

I believe that Ms. Wick’s stage shows and theatrical wardrobe museum is the right mix in the right location.

– Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel

Original tea service from the Tavern on the Green

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Hat from “Dracula, the Musical,” designed

by Catherine Zuber

Kimberly Wick in the Tavern on the Green room

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PRANCING MACHINE HOW SOUTH FLORIDA’S JOANNA ROHRBACK BECAME A SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION

BY EMILY J. MINOR

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oanna Rohrback knew she was sitting on a volcano, at least that’s how she puts it. But even the Coral Springs entrepreneur— known across the globe as The Prancercise Lady—could not have imagined this.

This is crazy.

Rohrback had more than 7.6 million views on the YouTube video that demonstrates her Prancercise workout, “a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse’s gait.”

Simply put, Prancercise is an aerobic mix of ethereal walking and dancing, with lots of waving arms, plus weights for the wrists and ankles.

There are four levels of intensity: walk, trot, gallop and box.

The routine is wacky, in both definition and practice, which means its drawing online reviews that both rave and razz.

“You can have fun while getting healthy,” proclaimed one retired teacher on Rohrback’s website.

“I love Prancercising, but each time I leave the house my neighbors try jumping on my back,” wrote another reviewer on YouTube, an obvious smarty pants.

Of course, even snarky comments from strangers can have an upside. In June, Rohrback sold 600 copies of her book, “Prancercise: The Art of Physical and Spiritual Excellence.” It was her best month yet. She’s turning down free trips to big-name TV and radio studios because she has so many (possibly profitable) proposals in the works. And she just recently got paid by singer John Mayer’s reps to appear in a music video featuring his new single.

Why is everyone so intrigued by Rohrback?

“I think they just like my free spirit,” she says.

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STARTING GAIT The world loves an oddball with charm and personality, and Rohrback hopes to ride that love affair all the way to the bank. In the last four months, Rohrback, 61, has gotten coverage in Australia, Belgium, Chile, Great Britain... After The Huffington Post put her on its HuffPost Comedy Page last spring, she galloped herself into a mild sweat on NBC’s “Today” show with Al Roker and Natalie Morales.

“When I turned 60, I decided I was going to throw it all out to the universe. It was like a final link to my healing.”

The YouTube video—all 5 minutes and 1 second of it—actually brought CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper to tears. (It was on his “RidicuList” segment, but who cares? As of press time, it was still on CNN’s website. Think of the exposure!) And in June, in what may be the strangest marketing match-up ever, she was featured in Mayer’s video for his new release, “Paper Doll.”

Rohrback never met Mayer, but was told that the singer was watching her video with the sound on “mute,” and realized her Prancercise routine was the same beat as his new song.

She wasn’t that thrilled with the final edits, she admits. But then she remembers how far she’s come.

Five years ago she was lying in bed, so sick with ailments of the female persuasion that she was barely able to walk. And she was certainly unable to perform or market her beloved Prancercise anywhere, much less on a hit music video.

“When I turned 60, I decided I was going to throw it all out to the universe,” says Rohrback.

“It was like a final link to my healing.”

BACK IN THE SADDLE A native of Westchester, N.Y., Rohrback moved to Florida in 1972 to attend the University of Miami. She missed the Northeast, she says, but forged ahead, trying to settle in. Still, she always seemed to make bad choices, drawn to unhealthy personal relationships. Then in 1987 her father died. “We were very close,” she says simply. And in 1989, her engagement to a South Florida dentist fell apart.

“I know some people are laughing at me.

I just wish they had the gumption to go out there and do something that would make them feel better.”

She could have fallen apart, as well. Instead, she took her newfound freedom and began walking for exercise at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. “I was feeling very liberated at the time,” she recalls. “I was really focusing on fitness and getting in shape.”

Wearing her Sony Walkman—remember, this was 1989—she heard a song that made her “move side to side, rhythmically. And that became the Prancercise walk,” she explains.

Rohrback was immediately enthralled, and the folks along the broadwalk certainly took notice.

But then life took another unexpected turn, leaving her without the time or energy to pursue any business plans for Prancercise. By the time she was taking care of her mother, who was dying from Parkinson’s disease in the late 1990s, she acknowledges her personal affairs were a bit of a mess.

“My Prancercise routine was always erratic because my life was erratic,” she says.

And just when Rohrback felt things couldn’t get worse… they did. She developed a debilitating health problem that for about a decade kept her out of commission. She says she nursed herself back to health with simple foods, herbs and bed rest.

By the fall of 2012, Rohrback felt good enough to tackle her dream of bringing Prancercise to the masses.

“This was at the top of my bucket list,” she says.

So she hired someone to shoot the video for YouTube, got the book together, chose a website designer. And voila!

Prancercise hit social media.

About three months in, after the Huffington Post coverage, Rohrback went viral.

GALLOP POLL Of course, success can be bittersweet. She wasn’t too keen on the last guy who wrote about her.

“He just seemed out to get me,” says Rohrback, an eclectic soul who once canceled an appearance on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” so she could get back to feed her four feral cats. She’s a bit weary of cynics making fun of her hair, high voice and 1980s fashion choices.

But she’s also incredibly happy that people are embracing Prancercise.

On her website, prancercise.com, you can buy a T-shirt, order her book from Amazon, or become a member (for $50) so you can post a comment (or two, or three.) There’s no DVD of her routine for sale, although she admits that might be a good idea. For now, she’s just getting her name out there. Really… being on “Today” with Al Roker?

You can’t buy that kind of publicity.

The profits, she says, will come. One day.

“I know some people are laughing at me,” ad-

mits Rohrback, who says she’s starting to make money off her venture. “I just wish they had the gumption to go out there and do something that would make them feel better.” O SEPTEMBER 2013

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THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS

HIP SIP Chef Clay Conley And Onli Beverages Team Up To Create New Flavor

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TASTE MAKER: Chef Clay Conley

he pairing of two Palm Beach success stories seems onli™ natural.

Award-winning Chef Clay Conley, who owns popular Palm Beach restaurant buccan, along with Imoto at buccan, recently joined forces with onli™ Beverages, a Palm Beach company that specializes in all-natural, chef-inspired sparkling drinks. The goal: to create an out-of-thisworld new flavor.

The two-time James Beard nominee has been brought on to inspire a limited-edition flavor to add to the company’s current selection, which includes Hibiscus Pomegranate Aronia, Huckleberry Pomegranate Aronia, Lemon Watermelon and Lemon Mango Passion Fruit and Mint. There’s also an Espresso Swiss Hazelnut, Green Tea Lemongrass Mango and Hibiscus Pomegranate Strawberry Unsweetened.

The company sought out Chef Conley to explore the refreshment and culinary collaboration as

part of its mission to deliver truly chef-inspired drinks.

Chef Conley will bring his unique, eclectic style to create a taste that’s sure to stand out from other beverages on the market, say organizers. The new drink will be introduced in his restaurant, and at several upcoming Florida events.

And from where will the chef draw his inspiration?

“My cooking has always been influenced by a variety of experiences, including traveling to and dining in diverse cultures and experimenting with different flavor profiles,” says Chef Conley.

“Working with onli™ offers a unique opportunity to see how my experiences as a cook will translate into the creation of a new beverage. The process has been fascinating, and I appreciate working with a company that shares my desire to develop complex, balanced, thoughtful flavors.” O For more information, call 855-THE-ONLI or visit onlibeverages.com.

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ENERGIZER

YUMMY HEALTHY SNACKS GET YOU THROUGH THE WORK DAY It’s so easy to mindlessly nibble chips or chug Red Bull during office hours out of hunger, fatigue or even boredom. Why not make your snacks work for you?

The following munchies, which are featured in “Super Healthy Snacks and Treats” by Jenna Zoe (on sale as of September 30), not only taste good, but provide extra energy to tackle the tasks at hand.

ON THE GO SNACK BARS Unlike commercially sold protein bars typically loaded with unnatural ingredients, these homemade versions take less than five minutes to make and can be frozen for up to three weeks.

And they taste good! (Makes 4) INGREDIENTS 2 scoops protein powder of choice ¼ cup canned, unsweetened pureed pumpkin ¼ cup almond butter (drain off oil before measuring) Xylitol or Stevia, to taste (optional) 6 tbsp. buckwheat groats (hulled grains) Coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS

Put protein powder, pumpkin and almond butter in bowl; mix to combine.

Add sweetener to taste. Stir in buckwheat groats. Spoon mixture into baking dish (about 9 x 4) lightly greased with coconut oil; level with back of a spoon and freeze for at least an hour.

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COCONUT AND SPIRULINA ENERGY BITES Spirulina may be one of the least palatable of the superfoods—but it’s also a very powerful alkalizer, helping the body to function at its best. These flavorsome little bites make getting your daily dose a pleasure. (Makes about 16 bites) INGREDIENTS ½ cup dates ½ cup cashews 1 large tsp. coconut oil 1½-2 tsp. spirulina powder 1 large tsp. matcha powder (green tea powder) ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut ½ cup water INSTRUCTIONS

Soak dates in bowl of water for 30 minutes. Put cashews in food processor fitted with “S” blade; pulse for 45 seconds, until thick meal forms. Rinse dates, wipe off extra moisture and add

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On The Go Snack Bars

to food processor, along with coconut oil, spirulina and matcha powder. Process until large ball starts to form. Remove blade and take processor bowl off stand. Using cup of water to wet your hands, pinch off walnut-sized pieces of mixture. Roll into balls; coat balls evenly with desiccated coconut.

Place on plate or board. Repeat. Refrigerate bites for at least 20 minutes.

Store in airtight container; keep in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

ALMOND FLAX CRACKERS These crackers are a great alternative to bread or chips. Top them with sliced veggies, crumble them on top of a salad or just snack on them as is. You’ll enjoy this energizing treat—minus the guilt. (Makes 8 crackers) INGREDIENTS ¼ red onion ½ cup almonds

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/³ cup flaxseeds/linseeds 2 tbsp. miso paste 1 tbsp. water 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin Freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Thinly slice red onion and set aside. In food processor fitted with “S” blade, blitz almonds until they start to form a fine powder; remove and set aside. Blitz flaxseeds/ linseeds in processor until they start to form a fine powder. Add ground almonds to ground flaxseeds/linseeds in processor, along with red onion, miso paste, water, salt, garlic powder, cumin and pepper to taste. Blitz until a smooth paste forms. Spread cracker dough over parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Put another sheet of parchment on top; use rolling pin or plastic ruler to smooth and flatten dough (about 1/2 inch thick). Bake for 16-18 minutes,

Spicy Masala Kale Chips

Coconut and Spirulina Energy Bites

until middle is no longer soft. Cool slightly; break into pieces to serve.

SPICY MASALA KALE CHIPS Kale chips are extremely popular, but many are coated with cashews or prepared with oil. This healthier recipe is completely fatfree, yet delectable, thanks to a spicy masala and tomato-based coating. (Serves 2-4) INGREDIENTS 1 head of curly kale or 1 bag prechopped curly kale 1 large tomato, quartered 3 sun-dried tomatoes (not marinated) ½ tsp. paprika ¼ tsp. ground cumin Pinch of sea salt 18 / -¼ tsp. cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F. Tear small

pieces of kale off stems and place in colander. Wash and dry thoroughly.

Place pieces in large bowl. Put tomato quarters and sun-dried tomatoes in food processor. Pulse until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as you go. Add paprika, cumin and salt, then cayenne and black pepper to taste. Process mixture again; pour into bowl of kale. Using hands, toss kale until evenly coated. Spread kale pieces onto foil-lined baking sheet; bake with door slightly ajar for 14-16 minutes, until kale is crispy and thin.

Store in airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.

ZUCCHINI UNFRIES These finger foods offer the benefits of Omega-3s in the form of ground flaxseeds/linseeds. Enjoy them as a snack or a side dish. For a spicier version, substitute the onion powder and black pepper for cayenne pepper. (Serves 3-4)

Almond Flax Crackers

INGREDIENTS 1 /³ cup almond milk ¼ cup quinoa flour ¼ cup ground flaxseeds/linseeds 1 tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp. sea salt 2 large courgettes/zucchini, cut into ¼-inch slices

ing sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, flip slices over; bake for another 15 minutes. Serve warm from oven or store in airtight container for up to 3 days. O

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F. Put almond milk in bowl and set aside. Put remaining ingredients (except courgettes/ zucchini) in separate bowl; mix well.

Place slices of courgette/zucchini into almond milk, one at a time, then dip into dry mixture. Once fully coated, place on prepared parchZucchini Unfries ment paper-lined bak-

“Super Healthy Snacks and Treats” is written by Jenna Zoe, with photography by Clare Winfield. The book is published by Ryland Peters & Small, and retails for $21.95.

Find it at rylandpeters.com.

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BUSINESS AS USUAL: The food and ambiance at YOLO are primo for wheeling and dealing

DOES THE JOB At YOLO In Fort Lauderdale, The Power’s In The Lunch BY LINDA HAASE

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hen it comes to food, we’re all business. So when a power lunch pops up on our calendar that happens to be in Broward County, we head to YOLO (You Only Live Once), a primo place to wheel and deal over great food.

But don’t just take our word for it. Businessman Wayne Huizenga eats lunch at the Fort Lauderdale hot spot two to three times a week. He and the lawyers, bankers and other professionals who lunch here regularly rely on fresh food made on the premises, efficient

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service and an atmosphere conducive to impressing important clients.

Soothing colors, comfy chairs and a sophisticated ambiance set the tone for shop talk and, should the conversation lag there’s plenty to jumpstart a dialog, including an open kitchen and a large flat-screen TV that shows close-ups of food being prepared in real time.

And don’t worry about being disrupted: Servers here are trained to have impeccable timing and not interrupt at inopportune moments.

Culinary wizard and co-

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owner Peter Boulukos is the guiding force behind the menu selections, which range from herb-seasoned rotisserie chicken to salads to stir-fry to prime rib—all easy-to-eat options while perusing blueprints or researching mortgage rates.

The popular Arugula Salad, topped with woodroasted, perfectly seasoned grilled shrimp, roasted beets, orange slices, goat cheese and candied pecans is one delicious option. Another is the tender Prime Rib Sandwich topped with melted Swiss cheese and

caramelized onions served on toasted ciabatta bread.

And if there’s a faux pas or you choose to order something messy—like the delicious BBQ Pork Ribs or the Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli Dipping Sauce—don’t panic: Anything sticky or messy is accompanied by warm moist towels so you can clean

your hands before that essential goodbye handshake.

When it’s time to celebrate a job well-done, we recommend the Pumpkin Cheesecake, a light, delicate slice of deliciousness served with caramel and chocolate sauces, whipped cream and candied pecans.

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where YOLO is located at 333 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. A private dining room or the O Lounge can be reserved for business meetings. For more information, call 954-523-1000 or visit yolorestauarant.com.

taste listings

B I T E S/

AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES

Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

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

HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BISTRO N Nordstrom at Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ Second Floor ❘ 5820 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday.

KARMA SUSHI STEAKBAR

Mizner Park ❘ 346 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.3999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Event Chair Bob Birdsong

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at

Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Sunday, Dinner nightly.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

2222 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

BURT & MAX’S Delray

Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch and Brunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner daily.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101

Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DADA 52 North Swinton Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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CHARITABLE FEAST Signature Chefs Auction To Benefit March Of Dimes Broward

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repare for a diet-crushing evening of culinary delights when the March of Dimes Broward Division presents its annual Signature Chefs Auction at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel on September 18.

During the event, which starts at 6:30 p.m., guests will get to sample scrumptious fare prepared by 15 talented Fort Lauderdale chefs whose creations will showcase the latest food trends. The evening will also feature fine wines and spirits from sommeliers and mixologists, live music, and live and silent auctions.

“We have an impressive lineup of local chefs and culinary innovators,” says Event Chair Bob Birdsong, president and CEO of OK Generators.

“Our committee has planned an extraordinary evening that will benefit

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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the March of Dimes’ mission.”

The evening’s fare will be prepared by chefs from The Capital Grille, Chef’s Palette at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 3030 Ocean at Harbor Beach Marriott, Blue Moon Fish Company, Wild Sea at Riverside Hotel, Susie’s Scrumptious Sweets and others.

Major sponsors include The Salah Foundation, Bank United, FedEx, OK Generators, Gables Engineering, FPL, Sunshine State Health Plan and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Event proceeds will benefit March of Dimes’ programs and research to help moms have healthy pregnancies and prevent birth defects.

For more information, call at 954-772-2290 or visit marchofdimes.com/florida.

THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

HENRY’S The Shoppes at

Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Rd. ❘

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE 4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus at

Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

561.381.9970

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.998.3881

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RED, THE STEAKHOUSE

Wyndham Hotel ❘ 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9139 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

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

SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second Ave.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W.

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

75 MAIN DELRAY 270 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.7975 ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Friday-Saturday.

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

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

THE BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL 7000 W. Camino Real ❘

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR (KOSHER) Wharfside

❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1109 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night.

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

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

S.W. 18th St., #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

561.330.9191

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811Lyons Rd. ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Friday-Saturday.

561.999.1263 Riverstone

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

KIN NOODLE BAR 200 S.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SPICY GINGER 6020 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3388 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Dinner Saturday-Sunday.

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner ThursdaySunday.

561.361.8777

SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday Dinner nightly. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE

271 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch and Dinner nightly.

YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BARBECUE PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N.

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

ASIAN/SUSHI

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University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL

PEI WEI Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 7152 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.322.1001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

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

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

Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.997.9557

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday.

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.0024 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332

N.W. Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.362.0161

OLD CALYPSO 900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 1179 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

CONTINENTAL BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

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JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades Rd.

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

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops

ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal

at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.2750 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean

Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.8885 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

IT’S ALL GREEK The Reserve ❘ 9704 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

INDIAN TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS

4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Thursday-Tuesday. Closed Wednesday.

CURRIES & MORE 217 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Closed Monday.

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

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Lunch WednesdaySunday, Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E.

Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.997.7472

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

FRENCH

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Hwy.

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N.

BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Federal Hwy., #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.368.2340

The Melting Pot

CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

561.455.2140

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas, #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

MIMOSA Polo Shops ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd, #D3 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

561.997.0027

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

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FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. 954.427.4909

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.

LA LUNA BISTRO The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

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

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

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6370 N. State Rd 7 ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.420.3100 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

MARIO’S RISTORANTE & WINE BAR

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy.

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

PASTA FEVER 4251 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.0012 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Monday.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Sunday. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ~ NOW ACCEPTING CALL AHEAD SEATING Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT W W W. V I L L A R O S A N O. C O M

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RAFFAELE RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘ 508 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.1110 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, Closed Sunday-Monday.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99

Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

SAPORISSIMO 366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Monday.

TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR Royal Palm

Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.826.2625

TANZY iPic Theaters at Mizner Park ❘ 301 Plaza

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

TERRA FIAMMA RISTORANTE Delray Marketplace ❘ 9169 West Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Sunday-Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Monday Dinner only.

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

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E. First

Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VIC AND ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

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

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VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint

Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

LATIN AZUCAR CUBAN CAFE Boca/Ray Plaza ❘ 4900 Linton Blvd. Suite 14 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.4427 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT 3350 N.W.

Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Closed Sunday.

CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH ANATOLIA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

212 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.4000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BOCA SKEWERS Mizner Plaza ❘130 N.E.

Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9961 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

MOZART CAFE (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘ 7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Saturday-Thursday.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE UNO 201 N.W. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.5449 ❘ 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1305 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

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101 CANTINA Royal Palm Place ❘ 133

Located in Publix and Whole Foods Market

S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ 561.300.5280 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

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The Shops at Boca Center â?˜ 5250 Town Center Circle â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.416.2131 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SEĂ‘OR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. â?˜ Boca

Raton â?˜ 561.347.6600 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily.

UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park � 449 Plaza

Real â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.300.3530 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

ORGANIC APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. First Ave. â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.393.1223 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

4TH GENERATION ORGANIC MARKET

75 S.E. Third St. â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.338.9920 â?˜ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

PUB/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The Garden

Shops â?˜ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ â?˜ Lunch Saturday, Dinner nightly.

561.544.0001

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. � Boca Raton � 561.869.0552 � Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE ENGLISH TAP & BEER GARDEN

5050 Town Center Circle, #247 â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.544.8000 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday.

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HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place â?˜ 504 Via De Palmas â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.361.8445 â?˜ Dinner nightly.

HOOTERS Boca Commons â?˜ 2240 N.W. 19th St. â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.391.8903 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay â?˜ 10125 Glades Rd. â?˜ 561.218.8848 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake � 1200 Yamato Rd. � Boca Raton � 561.988.9142 � Lunch and Dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza � 9244 W. Glades Rd. � Boca Raton � 561.487.2989 � Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

Palm Place â?˜ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #9 â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.750.5208 â?˜ Dinner nightly.

YARD HOUSE Mizner Park â?˜ 201 Plaza Real â?˜ Boca Raton â?˜ 561.417.6124 â?˜ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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BEN’S NY KOSHER DELI The Reserve � 9942 Clint Moore Rd. � Boca Raton � 561.470.9963 � Lunch and Dinner daily.

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CORNER BAKERY CAFE Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6060 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

GRILL TIME (KOSHER) 8177 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.3699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

Polo Shops ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903 Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St., #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI

SEAFOOD BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Brunch Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st.

Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

LEGAL SEA FOODS Town Center ❘ 6000 W.

Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2112 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

LINDA BEAN'S 200 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.276.2502 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR Five S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

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

❘ Dinner nightly.

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

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The following professionals know what it takes to get the job done, and done right.

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Open For Business ATTORNEYS CRISTOFER A. BENNARDO AND DANIEL R. LEVINE OF BENNARDO LEVINE LLP OFFER COMPANIES FRESH WAYS TO ADDRESS LEGAL NEEDS

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Daniel R. Levine and Cristofer A. Bennardo

ith the launch of their new law firm,

began his practice in 1998, and just a couple of

Bennardo concentrates his practice on the

Bennardo Levine LLP, attorneys Cristofer A.

years later joined his father, Frank Bennardo,

areas of real estate, business and estate plan-

Bennardo and Daniel R. Levine have combined

a former president of the Greater Boca Raton

ning. He has provided counsel and representa-

their experience and legal knowledge to provide

Chamber of Commerce, who had been practicing

tion in connection with every element of the

businesses with the key legal services they need.

law in Boca Raton since the late ’70s.

commercial and residential real estate transac-

“We both have small business backgrounds and fully understand the legal issues companies of all sizes face,” says Levine, a Florida Bar Board-Certified Specialist in labor and employment law with 18 years of experience. “Our goal is to be a one-stop-shop to provide the services of a large legal firm within

Our goal is to be a one-stopshop to provide the services of a large legal firm within the environment of a small firm that offers personal attention to clients.

the environment of a small firm that offers

tion. His practice also includes representation of businesses of various sizes, in a wide array of commercial transactions. He provides full estate planning services as well.

Levine concentrates his practice on the representation of businesses before federal and state courts, as well as governmental administrative agencies, in connection with

Bennardo and Levine are both active in the

numerous labor and employment law issues,

Bennardo Levine provides comprehensive

Boca Raton community, with their participation

such as wage and hour, discrimination and

legal counsel in multiple areas, such as Busi-

in the chamber, as well as in numerous other

harassment, and unfair competition claims.

ness Transactions, Labor and Employment,

organizations. When the two met in the cham-

He also provides general labor counseling,

Real Estate, and Estate Planning and Probate.

ber’s Leadership Boca program, they thought that

HR audits, drafting/review of employee hand-

Bennardo and Levine have a long history of

their legal abilities might someday form an excel-

books, sexual harassment and EEO training

lent complement for a full-service law firm.

and contract negotiations.

personal attention to clients.”

practicing law in Boca Raton. In fact, Bennardo

Bennardo Levine LLP is located at 1860 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton.

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Problem Solver ATTORNEY HEATHER A. ZARDUS OF BERMAN & BERMAN HELPS CLIENTS FIND SOLUTIONS Heather A. Zardus

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ith a legal practice that ranges from

For business owners, Zardus offers a free

everything from divorce to paternity, includ-

business startups and civil litigation to family

consultation to review leases, contracts or other

ing child support, alimony and timesharing.

law and estate planning, attorney Heather A.

corporate documents. “Because the laws change

Another factor in a family law case is estate

Zardus is dedicated to finding the right solu-

frequently, a contract might have a clause that’s

planning. “Estate planning is not only impor-

tion for her clients. “I care about every one

no longer valid, and my background in litiga-

tant for individuals, couples and families who

of my clients,” says Zardus, an associate with

tion helps in identifying potential problems,”

receive a large life insurance payment, or settlement in a personal injury case, but also when

Berman & Berman, P.A. in Boca Raton. “I work long hours to make sure they receive the best possible service.”

With business clients, Zardus seeks to cover the key legal issues and reduce the risk

I work long hours to make sure they receive the best possible service.

someone is getting married or even, unfortunately, getting a divorce,” she says.

Zardus, who earned an undergraduate degree in psychology, has been practicing law for the past decade. After marrying and having

of litigation, although she’s had plenty of experience inside a courtroom. “It used to be that

she says. She often works with her business

a daughter last year, Zardus merged her solo

you could do deals with a handshake, but that’s

clients on a retainer basis, giving them access

firm with Berman & Berman, P.A. in April. “I

not how the world works anymore,” she says.

to her advice at a discounted rate. Should the

wanted to join an ethical, successful firm with

“When you start a business, you need operat-

client need to file suit or defend an action, she

complementary practice areas and it’s been a

ing agreements, vendor agreements, leases and

will handle those areas as well.

great decision,” she says. “I look forward to

other documents to minimize the legal risks.”

In her family law practice, Zardus handles

every day!”

Berman & Berman, P.A. is located at 2500 N Military Trail, Suite 160, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-826-5200 or visit thebermanlawgroup.com.

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At Your Service LAW FIRM BRODIE & FRIEDMAN, P.A. PLACES CLIENTS’ NEEDS FIRST AND FOREMOST Marius Ged Joshua K. Friedman Jason A. Brodie

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rodie & Friedman, P.A. provides personal-

giving back to the community, Brodie &

involves families and children and the

ized attention and follow-through to each and

Friedman, P.A. held an event that brought

March of Dimes supports the birth of healthy

every client.

together Women In Distress, March of

babies.”

“We give personalized attention; we truly

Dimes, Stand Among Friends and the

are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” explain attorneys Joshua K. Friedman and Jason A. Brodie, partners at Brodie & Friedman, P.A., a Boca Raton-based law firm.

“We always follow the law and any changes to it,” says Brodie.

“Brodie & Friedman pride themselves on being very responsive to their clients’ needs,

Adds Friedman: “We want to give back to the community that supports us.”

Brodie and Friedman pride themselves on being very responsive to their clients’ needs, and the fact that when we litigate, we litigate aggressively.

and the fact that when we litigate, we litigate

Junior League in order to raise awareness of

aggressively,” says Friedman, board-certified

these organizations.

Brodie & Friedman’s mission is to get their clients what they are entitled to, through settlement negotiations or aggressive litigation, Brodie explains.

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.

Brodie & Friedman’s areas of practice

in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar

“We took on the responsibility of being

focus on divorce, child support, property dis-

(only 7 percent of Florida Bar members are

chairs of the March of Dimes Signature Chefs

tribution, alimony, time-sharing, enforcement,

board-certified).

Auction,” Brodie says. “We chaired this event

modification, relocation and pre- and post-

because the whole theme of family law

nuptial agreements.

In keeping with their commitment of

Brodie & Friedman, P.A. is located at 1675 North Military Trail, Suite 550, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-392-5100 or visit brodiefriedman.com.

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Leaving A Legacy Bryan Drowos

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BRYAN DROWOS OF THE DROWOS GROUP OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY

ryan Drowos brings the same passion for

planning doesn’t just seek to ensure there will

service to both his wealth management prac-

be enough money; we help our clients figure

He currently serves on the Board of Direc-

tice and his charitable involvement

out what their money really means to them,”

tors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

says Drowos, who also has an MBA with a con-

Beach County and as chair of the group’s

professional and Senior Vice President of

centration in Financial Planning. “Always oper-

Young Adult Division. He also is a supporter

Investments in The Drowos Group of Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Bryan and his father, Jeff, bring nearly half a century of combined experience to offer clients comprehensive investment advice, retirement planning, multigenerational wealth transfer strategies and

To the families with whom we work, why they are investing is just as important as how they are investing.

philanthropic legacy planning. Combining

legacy at many local organizations.

of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and co-chairs the school’s Professional Advisory Committee.

From collecting diapers with his wife, Joanna, for the Junior League Diaper Bank to his recent participation on a Jewish Federation mission to Ethiopia, it is important for Drowos to

a values-based approach with state-of-the-art

ating in our clients’ best interest, and gaining

pass on his family’s example of service to his

tools, The Drowos Group crafts personal,

a profound understanding of their short- and

two young children.

customized plans for each of its clients—many

long-term aspirations, are of prime importance

“It is more than rewarding to be able

of whom are successful professionals and

to us. To the families with whom we work, why

to help both individuals and communities

entrepreneurs who wish to create family and

they are investing is just as important as how

achieve the things which are most important

charitable legacies.

they are investing,” adds Drowos, who spends

to them,” he says. “It is our obligation, and

much of his time creating his family’s own

what we do best.”

“Our holistic approach to investment Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC.

The Drowos Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. LLC is located at 5355 Town Center Road, Suite 600, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-338-8086, 800-327-0516 or visit thedrowosgroup.wfadv.com.

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Money Managers EAB CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC BRINGS TALENT TO HIGH NET WORTH INVESTORS Stephen Balsam

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xperts in the skill and discipline of man-

about the market crash of October 1987 and

ents’ portfolios to readily make those modifica-

aging money using a strategic and tactical

realized that investors could benefit from both

tions and adapt quickly to take full opportu-

approach, the professionals at EAB have de-

the ups and the downs of markets.

nistic advantage of various market conditions.”

livered value for clients consistently through economic booms as well as busts.

“Because capital preservation is of prime importance as we invest for clients, we can

Under the direction of Managing Mem-

be opportunistic in the market and deliver re-

ber and Chief Investment Officer, Stephen Balsam, the EAB team of professional traders applies proprietary systems as tools, combined with their hands-on management, to trading a variety of asset classes including commodities, currencies, foreign and domestic markets, fixed income and alternative investments.

Balsam’s passion and enthusiasm for trad-

All of EAB Capital clients’ money is managed in-house by the firm’s experienced professionals.

He explains that the process EAB Capital Advisors employ begins with a detailed in-depth

Because capital preservation is of prime importance as we invest for clients, we can be opportunistic in the market and deliver results.

ing the financial markets stems from child-

review at no cost of how clients’ are invested before the company begins work with them.

“Very often, there is a difference in how clients think they are invested and the reality of how they are actually invested. A lot of people think they are diversified and believe they are achieving their goals, but often we find that in actuality what they are invested in will not

hood when at the young age of 12, he took

sults,” says Balsam, who has nearly two decades

achieve their goals at all and so we make modi-

an interest in understanding his father’s invest-

of money-management experience gained

fications accordingly,” Balsam says. “We bring

ments and read every prospectus he could get

from working with and owning boutique in-

our expertise as institutional money managers

his hands on. He developed his fascination for

vestment firms in New York City. “Over time,

who understand individual investors’ needs to

market timing when, as a teenager, he learned

markets evolve and change. We prepare our cli-

help them truly achieve their financial goals.”

EAB Capital Advisors, LLC is located in Delray Beach.

For more information, call 561-819-9074 or visit eabcapital.com.

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Making A Difference ATTORNEY MARIUS GED OF ELLIS, GED & BODDEN HELPS THOSE WHO MOST NEED IT Marius Ged

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hen the Twin Towers fell, Ellis, Ged

& Bodden attorney Marius “Marty” Ged

disputes, bad faith issues, business interruption claims and mortgage forbearance.

immediately volunteered with the American

But it wasn’t enough to open shop in the old

Red Cross. So when tragedy struck the

neighborhood. Ged has also helped organize

Northeast again, this time in Ged’s home

free educational seminars to answer residents’

state of New Jersey, where Superstorm Sandy devastated entire communities, it came as little surprise to the rest of the EGB staff that the humanitarian in the second-floor office was anxious to help out once again.

An EGB managing attorney and the leader of its Real Estate, Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Corporate Business Transactional

“The devastation left by Sandy was unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” Ged says. “These people needed help. I wanted to be one of those who delivered it.”

Ged’s leadership qualities have gained him accolades before. A Parkland resident who

The recognition is nice, but what means more is being able to help those who need it. When I look back, I want to know I’ve made a difference.

Department, Ged was instrumental in helping

played varsity football at Muhlenberg College and received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, he was a finalist in the ABA Southeast Region Client Counseling Competition and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Wall Street Journal and as the Top 40 Under 40 by Boca Raton Magazine.

Last year, he was selected as a 2012 Mover & Shaker by Business Leader magazine.

his cousin, EGB co-founding partner C. Glen

questions and offer tips on navigating the

Ged, expand into the field of disaster recovery.

complex recovery process. The mission was

“The recognition is nice, but what means

With new offices in New Jersey and New

personal for Ged, whose family home was

more is being able to help those who need it,”

York, the full-service firm now assists property

destroyed by Sandy and whose friends and

Ged says. “When I look back, I want to know

owners with insurance claim litigation, coverage

loved ones lost property, too.

I’ve made a difference.”

Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. is located at 7171 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-995-1966 or visit ellisandged.com.

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Conserving Assets COO DAVID KATZ OF GITTERMAN & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC OFFERS CLIENTS PEACE OF MIND David I. Katz

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hether you want to preserve your wealth,

generate retirement income or diversify your

(ETFs) and individual bonds, minimizing stock market volatility.

Katz brings more than 30 years of experience in investment and estate planning strate-

portfolio with alternative asset classes, David

Katz is an Accredited Asset Management

gies to his clients, who typically have from

I. Katz can guide you toward those goals.

Specialist (AAMS®) who holds life and health

$500,000 to $10 million in assets. He was

“We take a conservative approach to serving

insurance licenses. Through the firm’s relation-

recognized by Medical Economics Magazine in

our clients, who include many retired

ship with Triad Advisors, a registered broker deal-

2011 and in 2012 as one of the Best Financial

professionals,” says Katz, senior partner

er, clients have options for investing in alternative

Advisers for Doctors, and named one of the Best

and Chief Operating Officer with Gitterman

asset classes such as multi-asset hedge funds, stor-

Financial Advisors for Dentists in 2012 and

When selecting a financial advisor, you should be comfortable with that person. It’s an important decision, and you need to choose wisely.

2013 by Dental Product Reports. He was also selected as a 5 Star Wealth ManagerSM Award Winner by Five Star Professionals in 2012 and 2013. In the community, Katz is a board member of the Anti-Defamation League Florida

& Associates Wealth Management, LLC in

age properties, student housing or equipment

Region and an active member of the Rotary

Boca Raton. “As an independent advisory

leasing. “There is a double due-diligence process

Club Downtown Boca Raton.

firm, we use a variety of investment models,

for these alternative investments, and we won’t

Summing up his philosophy, Katz says,

depending on a client’s goals and risk toler-

invest a client’s funds unless at least one of our

“When selecting a financial advisor, you should

ance,” he adds. A typical portfolio might

partners has an interest in that asset as well,” Katz

be comfortable with that person. It’s an impor-

include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds

says.

tant decision, and you need to choose wisely.”

Securities Offered through Triad Advisors Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Investment Advisory Services offered through Gitterman & Associates Wealth Management, LLC., a Registered Investment Advisor which is not affiliated with Triad Advisors Inc.

Gitterman & Associates Wealth Management, LLC is located at 7763 Glades Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-477-5340 or visit gawmllc.com.

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Resolves Disputes BOARD-CERTIFIED BUSINESS LITIGATOR ERIC LEE OF LEE & AMTZIS P.L. GETS DEALS DONE Wayne Schwartz, Dori Solomon and Eric Lee

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hen a business partner fails to comply

“By specializing in business litigation, I

location. “For example, if you have an employ-

with a contract, a customer fails to pay, share-

have developed an in-depth understanding of

ment agreement, be sure you retain a copy, so

holders part ways or when an employee files

both the substance and the procedures of the

that if the employee walks out the door with it,

a suit against an employer, attorney Eric

law,” says Lee, whose partner, Wayne Schwartz,

you can still prove the agreement existed.” Lee

Lee helps resolve or aggressively litigates the

also has more than 20 years of experience in

also suggests that invoices and purchase orders

dispute. “A common theme of my practice

business litigation matters.

include a clause that entitles the seller to

is that someone is not complying with a written contract, invoice or other document,” says Lee, managing member at Lee & Amtzis, P.L. in Boca Raton.

Lee has been board certified in business litigation since 1999 and has more than 20 years of experience in litigating securities, employment, insurance, commercial and contract

By specializing in business litigation, I have developed an in-depth understanding of both the substance and the procedures of the law.

collect interest and attorney’s fees if the payment is late or the dispute goes to court. “That gives you more leverage in terms of getting the bill paid,” he adds.

Known for personalized service, Lee was recognized as one of “South Florida’s Most Effective Lawyers” in 2008 by the Daily Business Review. As Lee says: “We are always

disputes. In addition to trial work, Lee handles

In business, employment and other types

available to advise and assist our clients in

appeals and has argued cases before the Florida

of disputes, Lee emphasizes the importance

business disputes and help them achieve their

Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of

of reading contracts carefully before sign-

goals, whether through a pre-suite settlement

Appeals, and other Florida appellate courts.

ing, and keeping those documents in a safe

or filing a lawsuit.”

Lee & Amtzis, P.L. is located at 5550 Glades Road, Suite 401, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-981-9988.

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Financial Quarterback JASON M. SOLODKIN OF NFP-FDR FINANCIAL GROUP LEADS HIS CLIENTS TO THE GOAL LINE Jason M. Solodkin

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ith the start of the football season,

ized strategies for our clients while collaborating

from affluent retirees to younger profession-

Jason M. Solodkin is ready for action both on

with their other advisors. And as an independent

als and business owners who benefit from the

and off the field. A Certified Financial Plan-

firm, we are not confined or restricted in our

integration of both corporate and family

ner (CFP) with NFP-FDR Financial Group,

thought and creativity, allowing us the freedom

financial planning. “Current client concerns

Solodkin is also the stadium announcer for

and flexibility to provide products and solutions

include increased tax liabilities, the potential

the University of Miami. “Sports fans hear my

which are truly in the interest of our clients, not

for higher interest rates and the new Health

voice at the ‘Canes games, while my clients lis-

the companies who provide them.”

Care Reform legislation,” he points out.

ten to my advice throughout the week,” says Solodkin with a smile.

And it is a true team approach used by Solodkin’s independent firm of financial professionals, which has served their clients for 30 years. Specializing in Wealth Management, Insurance and Employee Benefits, NFP-FDR Financial Group takes advantage of the exper-

We have a great team at NFP. Our foundation has always been built upon valued relationships which are now connecting multiple generations.

A longtime Boca Raton resident, Solodkin is actively involved in professional and philanthropic organizations, and often serves as a public speaker in the community.

Solodkin is a South Florida native who graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami. He remains connected to the South Florida sports landscape after several prior high-

tise from several disciplines (CFP, CPA, J.D.

As an independent fee-based advisor

LL.M. and CLU) working together to produce

upholding the high principles of the Certi-

Summing up his approach, Solodkin says,

comprehensive planning. “We have always

fied Financial Planner Board of Standards,

“We have a great team at NFP. Our foundation

honored the principles of integrity, transparen-

Solodkin is dedicated to building strong pro-

has always been built upon valued relationships

cy and independence, as we provide individual-

fessional relationships with clients, who range

which are now connecting multiple generations.”

profile local and national broadcast positions.

Securities and Advisory Services offered through NFP Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

NFP-FDR Financial Group, Inc. is located in Boca Raton and Hollywood.

For more information, call 954-961-5333 or visit nfp-fdr.com.

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Strategic And Savvy Adriana P. Gomez, Gary W. Owens Sr. and Gary P. Owens Jr.

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THE OWENS GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY HELPS YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY

n planning for retirement, the education

ignation through coursework at The Wharton research that plays an essential role in The

of children, a second home, or a legacy that

School of Business, also holds the title of Owens Group’s in-depth portfolio reviews,

makes the most of your family wealth for future

Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist—earned which are designed to maximize return and

generations, The Owens Group at Morgan

through the College of Financial Planning. In minimize risk for each client.

Stanley has a long history of providing high-

addition, he continues to be educated in the

quality financial counsel.

latest approaches to Portfolio Management and ent goals,” says Owens Jr. “This is why all of

Under the guidance of Gary W. Owens Sr., a Financial Advisor for more than 30 years and

“We recognize that everyone has differ-

Asset Allocation through his membership with the our planning for clients revolves around their Investment Management Consulting Association. specific and individual life plans.”

“Rather than creating a stagnant asset allocation model, we take a tactical approach to investing, as we constantly watch markets and worldwide economies.”

Also a key part of The Owens Group is Adriana P. Gomez, the firm’s Senior Client Service Associate and a 14-year veteran of the financial services industry. With a broad range

a Certified Investment Management Analyst

“Rather than creating a stagnant asset of experience at Morgan Stanley, Adriana has

(CIMA®), the group offers significant exper-

allocation model, we take a tactical approach held a variety of important positions within

tise in creating unique investment strategies to

to investing, as we constantly watch markets the company, including that of Regional Sales

accommodate changing market conditions—

and worldwide economies,” says Owens Sr., Analyst for the company’s Southern Region.

and in identifying risks and opportunities to

whose son, Gary P. Owens Jr., has joined him Through Morgan Stanley’s volunteer program,

meet each client’s needs.

as a Financial Advisor at the firm. ®

Owens Sr., who received his CIMA des-

she is active in many local and charity organi-

Owens Jr. specializes in extensive market zations and programs.

Gary W. Owens and Gary P. Owens, Financial Advisors of The Owens Group are with the Wealth Management division of Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC, or its affiliates.

The Owens Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is located at 490 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 800-326-5331 or visit morganstanleyfa.com/theowensgroup.

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Invested In Your Future SUZANNE HOLMES OF PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT® EXCEEDS CLIENTS’ EXPECTATIONS Suzanne Holmes

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t PNC Wealth Management®, Suzanne

Holmes’ goal is to exceed clients’ expectations by providing comprehensive investment management and administrative solutions through client focus and diligent performance.

Holmes is the primary contact, coordinating a local team of professionals: As the relationship manager, she forms a team comprised

The team members strive to understand each client’s needs and aspirations, they evaluate how best to serve those needs, then formulate, execute and monitor the plan.

of a wealth planner, an investment advisor, a

complex estates and multigenerational trusts.

PNC Wealth Management is the seventhlargest bank-held wealth manager—ranked by Barron’s.* This strength, coupled with Holmes’ dedicated team of experienced advisors, provides their clients with the first place to turn to for financial advice and solutions. The team members strive to understand each client’s needs and aspirations, they evaluate how best

trust advisor and a banking advisor. Together,

ing clients to review with their legal counsel their

to serve those needs, then formulate, execute

they focus on the distinctive elements that

wills and trusts as life-changing events occur

and monitor the plan agreed to by the client.

differentiate each client relationship. They stress

or as estate and tax laws change. PNC Wealth

The PNC Wealth Management team judges its

the importance of estate planning by encourag-

Management has experience in administering

success by its client’s success.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the name PNC Wealth Management® to provide investment and wealth management, fiduciary services, FDIC-insured banking products and services and lending of funds through its subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, which is a Member FDIC, and uses the name PNC Wealth Management® to provide certain fiduciary and agency services through its subsidiary, PNC Delaware Trust Company. PNC does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice.

“PNC Wealth Management” is a registered trademark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value.

PNC Wealth Management is located at 231 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach.

For more information, call 561-650-1109.

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Lewis R. Shafer

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Passion Meets Compassion LEWIS R. SHAFER, ESQ. OF SHAFER COHEN, LLP IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE THROUGH DIVORCE

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ttorney Lewis R. Shafer opened a family

Shafer Cohen, LLP ensures that clients are

you call it, is to simply take control of the

law firm more than 20 years ago in Boca

fully informed of what is going on in their

case and be prepared. This is what affords my

Raton (with a satellite office in Fort Lauder-

cases. The firm likes for the client to receive

clients the opportunity to settle on favorable

dale to serve Broward and Miami-Dade Coun-

a copy of documents sent out and received

terms. In fact, most of my cases settle without

ties) to help people through the emotional and financial hardship associated with divorce and other family law issues.

“Having gone through my own divorce, I understand what it’s like to be a client,” explains Shafer, of Shafer Cohen, LLP. “That’s why it’s my firm’s goal to compassionately help every client (and their children) conclude their

It takes a tremendous amount of work, but knowing that I’m helping our clients and their children makes it all worthwhile.

going to trial.”

Over the years, many of Shafer’s referrals have come from the ex-spouses of former clients. “That’s the ultimate compliment,” he says.

“I believe that most people we have represented will tell you they appreciate the dedication, time and effort we put into counseling

litigation, emotionally and financially intact.”

by their office. In fact, they insist that their

them, so that they can deal with their case in

“My team exclusively practices Family and

clients are involved in decision making, plan-

a realistic manner and make positive decisions

ning strategy and settlement.

for the future,” Shafer adds. “It takes a tremen-

Matrimonial Law. We are made up of three attorneys and three support staff who are 110

“My clients’ spouses and their lawyers of-

dous amount of work, but knowing that I’m

percent dedicated to our clients and literally

ten refer to me as a very aggressive attorney,”

helping our clients and their children makes it

available to them 24/7.”

Shafer points out. “My style, no matter what

all worthwhile.”

Shafer Cohen, LLP is located at 5550 Glades Road, Suite 250, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-826-1600.

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Trusted Advisor

RICHARD D. STEINBERG, CFA OF STEINBERG GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD. HELPS CLIENTS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Richard D. Steinberg

S

teinberg Global Asset Management Ltd.

while you enjoy your life.

impersonal bank or financial institution again.

is a Registered Investment Adviser with the

We are a superior choice for individuals

We offer you an expert team dedicated to

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,

who demand a high degree of service and an in-

empowering your portfolio, now and into the

founded in 1993. Our clients are high-net-

timate relationship with those managing their

future. By adhering to our core principles of

worth individuals with retirement and pen-

capital. You will get nothing less than a passion

managing risk, remaining dynamic and flex-

sion plans, trusts, estates, charitable foundations, and private corporations.

Our managers and directors have worked at major financial institutions as senior officers, and have chosen to bring their vast and diverse array of skills and expertise to a more personal relationship where appreciation and

ible, minimizing asset turnover and transaction

We offer you a trusted group of your own private advisors who will manage your capital while you enjoy your life.

commitment are both mutual and obvious.

costs, maintaining a prudent sell discipline, and always thinking in the long term, we can offer you unparalleled vision and service unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

We believe Steinberg Global, which handles minimum account sizes of $1 million, is an innovative leader in asset management.

We offer unbiased advice that puts our clients’

for excellence and a devotion to your relation-

Wholly owned, SG Select, a division of

best interests above all others.

ship with us. Once you’ve experienced the

Steinberg Global, now offers the same wealth

We offer you a trusted group of your own

atmosphere at Steinberg Global, you’ll never

of experience and insight in strategies designed

private advisors who will manage your capital

consider managing your financial future at an

specifically for accounts of $50,000 or more.

Steinberg Global Asset Management is located at 5100 Town Center Circle, Suite 150, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-750-0800 or visit steinbergglobal.com or sgselect.com.

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Smart Solutions Made Simple TAX ADVISORS OF PALM BEACH A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL ADVICE Robert Kiesling

O

ne visit with the talented financial and

tion or top tax strategy for your business, or in

to you at every stage of life and business—

legal experts at Tax Advisors of Palm Beach is

preserving and increasing your personal retire-

using all of the strategies available in financial,

all it takes to know that you have found the

ment income through the use of tax-deferred

legal and tax planning,” says Kiesling, whose

right people to manage your personal and

or exempt investments, Tax Advisors can help.

company has convenient offices in West Palm

business tax, finance and legal issues.

They also provide sophisticated advice in the

Beach and Boynton Beach, and a satellite office

We partner with you to manage your money in the way that delivers the best returns to you at every stage of life and business—using all of the strategies available in financial, legal and tax planning.

in Boca Raton. “We know that your financial life plan changes with you. From income and retirement planning, to securing the right legal and financial plans for a business, to making the most of your assets in retirement, we are there to help.”

Founded in 1997 by Robert Kiesling to

areas of individual tax strategy, income plan-

Kiesling and his accounting and legal

bring accounting, wealth management and

ning, Social Security timing analysis, investing

team also host workshops for clients and

legal services together under one capable roof,

options (including life insurance), long-term

friends of the firm designed to show retirees

Tax Advisors of Palm Beach helps entrepre-

care plans, veteran affairs planning, multi-

how to lower their taxes and increase income

neurs, individuals and families achieve their

generational legacy planning, as well as trusts

by reallocating their assets. And for those

financial goals.

and estate planning and resolution.

who require just tax services, Tax Advisors

Whether your interest is in finding the

“We partner with you to manage your

right retirement plan, best bookkeeping solu-

money in the way that delivers the best returns

has three H&R Block franchises throughout Palm Beach County.

Tax Advisors of Palm Beach is located at 2240 Woolbright Road, Suite 325, Boynton Beach.

For more information, call 561-738-9331 or visit taxadvisorsofpalmbeach.com.

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Best-InClass Service KURT F. SYLVIA OF THE SYLVIA GROUP AT UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. TAKES HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WEALTH MANAGEMENT

K

urt F. Sylvia believes his clients deserve

Kurt F. Sylvia

as the Barron’s Top UBS advisor in Florida.

come, growth and risk, Sylvia takes personalized

best-in-class wealth management, private

“We bring an unusual level of sophistica-

service to a higher level in serving clients’ related

banking, and trust and estate planning servic-

tion to the asset management side,” he adds.

financial interests in areas like trusts, estates and

es. “We take a holistic approach to providing

“With an extensive research team and robust

tax management strategies. With more than 20

personalized advice with the support of one

portfolio management platform, UBS serves

years of experience in the financial services in-

of the world’s largest private banking institu-

more than 80 percent of the world’s billion-

dustry, Sylvia is considered to be a top advisor to

tions,” says Sylvia, who is managing directorwealth management for The Sylvia Group at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Palm Beach.

Whether developing strategies for managing wealth, minimizing risks, planning estates

To us, past performance alone is not enough; we are always seeking a better path to achieve results.”

or making philanthropic donations, Sylvia leads

families of significant means, not only in South Florida, but nationally as well.

Strongly committed to the community, Sylvia recently was nominated to the board of directors for the Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter, and is a founding member of the

a knowledgeable team that’s dedicated to help-

aires. We can tap into that global flow of in-

100 Friends of the First Tee Palm Beaches. Re-

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flecting on his passion for service, Sylvia says, “A

personal goals. “Knowledge is one of the keys to

customized strategies and portfolios for our

local team of experienced financial consultants

successful investment management,” says Sylvia

private clients.”

supported by the leading global private bank. To

who has been consistently ranked by Barron’s as

In addition to finding appropriate invest-

one of the top 1,000 advisors in the country, and

ment strategies that can help clients balance in-

us, past performance alone is not enough; we are always seeking a better path to achieve results.”

Private Wealth Management is a division within UBS Financial Services Inc. which is a subsidiary of UBS AG. ©2013 UBS Financial Services Inc. All rights reserved. Member FINRA/SIPC.

The Sylvia Group at UBS Financial Services Inc. is located at 440 Royal Palm Way, Suite 204, Palm Beach.

For more information, call 561-659-9526 or visit ubs.com.

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Balancing The Scales MARITAL AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY DOREEN M. YAFFA GUIDES CLIENTS THROUGH CHALLENGING SITUATIONS

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nown for her compassion, business

in the event of a breakup.

Yaffa believes in educating her clients about

knowledge and negotiating skills, Doreen M.

“Many affluent men and women planning

many aspects of marital law issues and walks them

Yaffa helps her clients navigate the emotional

a second or third marriage want a prenuptial

through the steps of the divorce process. “A marital

and financial challenges of divorce and other

agreement to protect their interests,” she says.

attorney should be able to explain both the upside

marital and family law issues. “My goal is to help clients resolve these stressful situations so they can move ahead with their lives,” says Yaffa, who leads a team of attorneys and support professionals at Yaffa & Associates Family Law Attorneys in Boca Raton.

and downside of what may likely happen in a

My goal is to help clients resolve these stressful situations so they can move ahead with their lives.

Board-certified in marital and family law,

courtroom, providing the client with a businesslike approach to resolving the issues,” she says.

Yaffa majored in business at Florida Atlantic University before earning her law degree at Nova Southeastern University, and draws on that knowledge in her divorce cases. “Many of

Yaffa has more than 19 years of experience

“In addition, some couples facing marital dis-

my clients have several homes, multiple business

in representing sophisticated clients in mat-

cord prefer to settle their financial issues now,

interests and substantial other assets,” she says.

ters ranging from prenuptial and postnuptial

rather than leave it to the court if the marriage

“Our team’s goal is to understand the compli-

agreements to divorce, division of assets and

should ultimately fail. In our troubled econo-

cated financial issues and explain them to our

complex parental time-sharing arrangements.

my, those individuals can find comfort in the

client. Armed with that knowledge, I strive to

She also draws up cohabitation agreements for

predictability that a postnuptial agreement can

negotiate an equitable settlement, and litigate

unmarried couples, protecting their interests

bring to the process.”

the case tenaciously should that be necessary.

Yaffa & Associates Family Law Attorneys is located at 301 Yamato Road, Suite 2190, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-276-3880 or visit yaffapa.com.

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2013 Go Pink Committee

PARTY WITH PURPOSE

Go Pink Luncheon To Feature Etro Fashion Week Experience Auction

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he 10th Anniversary Go Pink Luncheon, presented by Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, promises to be a glamorous affair. Scheduled to take place October 25 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event will feature actor Rob Lowe as keynote speaker, and the live auction of an Etro Fashion Week Experience in Milan, Italy, courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.

Lowe, who is now filming “Killing Kennedy� for the National Geographic Channel, will take time out of his schedule to speak at the

luncheon. The breast cancer awareness advocate knows firsthand the devastating effects of the disease.

His mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother all died from breast

ue with a live auction featuring Etro, one of today’s hottest fashion design houses, whose printed separates and unique color combinations are worn by celebrities including Nicole Richie, Lea Michele and first lady Michelle Obama. As of press time, details of the Saks Etro Fashion Week event were still being finalized but confirmed plans include a fabulous stay in the exciting city of Milan along with a VIP Fashion Week experience.

Go Pink Luncheon attendees will

The event will feature actor Rob Lowe as keynote speaker, and the live auction of an Etro Fashion Week Experience in Milan, Italy, courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue. cancer and during the luncheon, he’ll share his personal story and discuss how people can make a difference in battling the disease.

The event’s excitement will contin-

also have the opportunity to win hundreds of amazing prizes during the popular Mercedes-Benz of Delray Pink Daisy Pick Raffle.

The luncheon benefits the Chris-

tine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. This year’s proceeds will be used to purchase a mammography Sensory Suite, with a stateof-the-art digital mammography unit. The suite will also incorporate a unique ambiance designed to stimulate a woman’s senses as she undergoes the mammography, distracting her from perceived discomfort and anxiety. The experience is designed to make mammography a pleasant experience and encourage women to get screened regularly to save more lives.

The chairperson of the Go Pink Luncheon is Patti Carpenter. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. Tickets are now on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. O For more information, call 561-9554142 or visit brrh.com.

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STYLISH SOIREE Social Entrepreneur Francine LeFrak’s Same Sky To Co-Sponsor Simon Fashion Now

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ne of Boca Raton’s favorite fêtes just became even fashionable: producer and social entrepreneur Francine LeFrak’s Same Sky will cosponsor Simon Fashion Now presented by Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach, which will take place September 27-28 at Town Center Mall at Boca Raton.

Guests can expect runway shows, swag bags, mall-wide style stops, retailer demonstrations, a Design Wars contest and, of course, great shopping.

The event kicks off on September 27 with a private shopping event hosted by LeFrak. The evening will feature jewelry created through Same Sky, a fair-trade initiative that offers employment to women living with HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa. Trained as artisans, Same Sky women earn about 20 times the average wage to hand-crochet glass bead jewelry and accessories, with all net sales proceeds directly benefitting the lives of Rwanda genocide survivors. Famous fans of the jewelry include Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba and Ben Affleck.

“ CREATE JULY 27 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22 Create presents a range of exceptional works in diverse media by 20 artists with developmental disabilities.

Create is a traveling exhibition curated by Lawrence Rinder, with Matthew Higgs, and organized by the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and ICI (Independent Curators International), New York. The exhibition and the accompanying catalog were made possible, in part, by Dr. James B. Pick and Dr. Rosalyn M. Laudati, and the continued support of the BAM/PFA Trustees. Additional support for the tour is made possible in part by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts,The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and the ICI Board of Trustees.

Same Sky’s commitment to empowering women resonates with Simon Fashion Now’s core audience, and offers attendees an opportunity to give back in an immediate and meaningful way.

Francine LeFrak

LeFrak dedicates her life to eradicating poverty through promoting and creating a marketplace for the ethical shopping movement. In recognition of her commitment to women, she’s received numerous honors, including Lowe Who Cares Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the theRob Woman Women Together Award presented at the UN for microfinance.

“Simon Fashion Now’s alignment with Same Sky is about more than fashion and trends,” said Shari Simon, senior vice president of corporate marketing at Simon. “Same Sky’s commitment to empowering women resonates with Simon Fashion Now’s core audience, and offers attendees an opportunity to give back in an immediate and meaningful way.”

Immediately following LeFrak’s event will be a show-stopping public presentation of fall’s hottest looks available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Brooks Brothers, CH Carolina Herrera, Porsche Design, Swim ‘N Sport, Tous and Wolford.

The high-energy event continues on Saturday with a host of events, including the popular Design Wars. This year’s theme is ‘Fashion + Function Fusion’, where eight student teams from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale will compete. O

Marlon Mullen, Untitled, 2002, acrylic on wood panel, 36 x 42 inches, Courtesy of the artist and the National Institute for Art and Disabilities (NIAD), Richmond, CA

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FAMILY AFFAIR In My Shoes Luncheon To Benefit JAFCO’s Developmental Disabilities Program

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AFCO (Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options) will host its Third Annual “In My Shoes Luncheon” on October 4 at Boca West Country Club. The event, which will include boutique shopping and lunch, honors devoted families raising children with developmental disabilities. Event chairs include Stacey Austein, Jenn Betesh, Lori Konsker and Randi Winter.

During the luncheon, guests will receive a construction update on the new JAFCO Respite and Family Resource Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities, and be treated to a beautiful Ribbon of Hope Ceremony. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor.

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We at JAFCO are amazed and inspired by these families raising children with special needs.

– Linda Sachs, developmental disabilities program coordinator, JAFCO

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All event proceeds will benefit the new center, along with current programming offered by JAFCO to families and children with developmental disabilities including support groups, in-home counseling, crisis support, case management, information and referral.

Given the alarming increase in the number of children with developmental disabilities, the JAFCO board of trustees decided to expand its existing services to better serve children with special needs and their families.

This idea developed into the creation of the JAFCO Respite and Family

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Resource Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities.

The Sam and Adele Borger Campus of The David Posnack Jewish Children’s Center is scheduled to open in early 2014 in Sunrise, and will provide onsite respite care for children with developmental disabilities allowing parents to have a much-needed break from the often overwhelming stressors of parenting a child with special needs. The center will provide an inclusive atmosphere for the entire family including family support and child enrichment services.

“We at JAFCO are amazed and inspired by these families raising children with special needs,” said Linda Sachs, developmental disabilities program coordinator. “We recognize that this is an overwhelming and challenging journey they face. We want to make sure they know they’re not alone and that we’re here to help them.” O For more information, call 954-749-7230, ext. 137, or visit jafco.org.

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PLAY BALL Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Fundraiser Is Back

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he 24th Annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, the well-known fundraiser that supports the work of Chris Evert Charities, is scheduled to take place November 15-17 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.

Evert has hosted the event since 1989 in an ongoing campaign to assist in the fight against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. Her efforts have resulted in contributions of more than $20.6 million. Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a publicprivate partnership blending state and private dollars and investing them in innovative, community-based programs.

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Many companies say they believe in giving back, but Raymond James Financial continues to demonstrate that it truly wants to make a difference right here in South Florida.

– Chris Evert

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The event is known for attracting many of Evert’s celebrity friends as participants. Last year’s star lineup included comedians Jon Lovitz and Tom Arnold, reality star Jill Zarin, “American Idol” winner David Cook, actress Elisabeth Shue and tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Brad Gilbert.

This year’s event will kick off with a Friday Tennis Pro-Am and Classic

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Brad Gilbert, Jon Lovitz, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Helio Castroneves

Cocktail Reception at the Boca Resort & Club, followed by two days of Pro-Celebrity Tennis at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. The annual charity gala, which includes both live and silent auctions, is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Raymond James Financial continues to be the event’s title sponsor.

“Many companies say they believe in giving back, but Raymond James Financial continues to demonstrate that it truly wants to make a difference right here in South Florida,” said Evert.

Additional sponsors include Chris Evert Children’s Hospital – Broward Health, City of Delray Beach, Boca by Design, Inspirations for Youth and Families, Printzilla, Esurance, Ruth’s Chris Steak House Boca Raton, Rooms to Go, Rolex, Sun Sentinel, Swiss International Air Lines, Clear Channel Radio, The Seagate Hotel & Spa, Atlas Party Rental, Merle Wood & Associates, Palm Beach Rattan and Wyndham Hotel Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-394-2400, or visit chrisevert.org.

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‘Live In The Moment’ At Boca Raton’s Upscale Multifaceted Center

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hatever your tastes in dining, shopping, entertainment, residences and culture, Mizner Park in Boca Raton promises to satisfy— and surpass—them all.

This one-stop destination boasts a full spectrum of fine restaurants and eateries, exclusive shops for all occasions, iPic Theaters showing the latest movie releases, nationally renowned performers at JAZZIZ Nightlife, and cultural venues like the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Count de Hoernle Amphitheater. Add to that lineup luxurious residences and a seven-story office Tower—the Plaza Real offices.

“Mizner Park is such a vibrant location in Downtown Boca, the slogan, ‘Live in the Moment’ describes it perfectly,” explains Barbara Finn, marketing manager.

“One of the pioneers of mixed-use projects, it was built 22 years ago, offers a signature business address for professionals—and was named one of America’s Top Public Places

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in 2010 by the American Planning Association.”

A remarkable experience awaits visitors to Mizner Park as they shop, dine and enjoy entertainment and cultural activities in an open-air setting surrounded by a beautifully

landscaped park with gazebos, fountains and tropical gardens.

“The retail component offers discriminating clientele a high level of luxury choices with worldrenowned jewelers, including F.P. Journe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot Geneve and Van Cleef & Arpels,” Finn points out. “Other one-ofa-kind destination boutiques are found alongside nationally known retailers such as Tommy Bahama, Janie & Jack, Sur La Table and Z Gallerie.”

On September 24, Mizner Park celebrates one of its signature events—Tastemakers—two nights of food, cocktails and entertainment, plus exclusive dining offers at Mizner’s extraordinary collection of ‘tastemakers,’ adds Finn.

“Tickets can be purchased at one

of our many restaurants for $30 per person,” she says. “On Friday, November 21 at 6 p.m., Mizner Park will light up their 47-foot (with 27,000 LED-lit) Christmas tree, ‘Music in Motion.’”

This much-anticipated annual ceremony will include caroling by local school choirs and much more. “The tree will be on display through the New Year and the center will collect toys for Toys for Tots through December 18,” adds Finn.

And on October 10, Mizner Park will welcome Lord & Taylor, exclusively for the fashion-forward shopper.

“We are proud that Lord & Taylor has chosen this location to re-launch their brand in South Florida and are very excited to have them join our great lineup of retailers,” Finn says.

So, come “Live in the Moment” at the extraordinary Mizner Park in Boca Raton—and enjoy a one-ofa-kind experience. O

Mizner Park is located at 327 Plaza Real, Suite 315, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-362-0606 or visit miznerpark.com.

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xcitement is in the air as Frank Entertainment Companies debuts two new brands in local markets—CineBowl & Grille at the Delray Marketplace and Revolutions at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

“CineBowl & Grille (which opened February 14, 2013) is the latest of the Frank Entertainment Companies’ brands to launch this year,” says Tara Nesseralla, vice president of sales and marketing. “The first of a proposed 30 locations in the next five years, Delray was a perfect spot to open our first location.

“We were the first venue to open in the Delray Marketplace and the response has been overwhelming,” she adds. “The facility boasts 70,000 square feet of fun for all ages, including a 12-screen theatre (with IMAX and FDX), our contemporary American restaurant, Red Brick Grille, 16 boutique bowling lanes and a redemption arcade.” (The CineBowl & Grille is nominated for best movie theater in South Florida, Nesseralla points out.)

Revolutions (scheduled to open in October/November 2013 at CityPlace) is an “entirely different animal,” she explains.

“This location will feature an edgier, more adult atmosphere centered around our Red Brick Grille, high-energy bars and live entertainment,” she says. “The CityPlace venue has 20 boutique-style

bowling lanes, VIP areas, and our Stadium sports amphitheatre with stadium-style booth seats positioned in front of our 30-foot HD screen for the best sports viewing in South Florida.”

Both brands are the creation of the Frank Entertainment Companies, founded in 1906 by Samuel Frank of Philadelphia.

“My grandfather married my grandmother, whose family was in the industry,” says Bruce Frank, CEO. “He was inspired and started his ‘talkie’ theatre with a loan from Jack Warner of the Warner Brothers.”

Frank Entertainment Companies has built a legacy of success over the years—owning, operating, developing and managing more than 150 entertainment venues, including nickelodeons, motion picture theatres, arcades, restaurants, nightclubs, bowling centers, game centers and family entertainment centers.

“Our philosophy has been to entertain the masses,” explains Frank. “We strive to raise the level of entertainment with innovations like twin theatres, stadium seating, rocking chair seats with cup holder armrests and 3D, IMAX and FDX experiences.”

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SEPTEMBER 14 It will be a reality TV pow-wow of sorts when original “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson and “The Voice” coach Adam Levine and his Maroon 5 perform at Cruzan Amphitheatre as part of the 2013 Honda Civic Tour.

Maroon 5 began in the late 1990s as Kara’s Flowers, when the original members were still in high school. After releasing an unsuccessful album, the guys split for college but reunited years later with a more pop-oriented R&B sound. Maroon 5, which includes Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, James Valentine and Matt Flynn, in 2007 had several breakout hits and has since recorded a slate of chart toppers, with Billboard calling the band “one of the most reliable hit-making groups on the planet.” Its many hits include “Harder to

Breathe,” “Wake Up Call,” “Misery” and “Moves Like Jagger” (featuring Christina Aguilera).

Kelly Clarkson will likely perform “A Moment Like This,” her very first hit from a decade ago, which topped Billboard’s Hot 100 and became the country’s best-selling single. Her success hasn’t waned since: She’s sold more than 20 million albums throughout her career and has won three Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards and a Women’s World Award. She’s got a vast repertoire of hits, including “Miss Independent,” “Breakaway,” “Never Again” and “Catch My Breath.”

The show will also feature special guest PJ Morton. Check it out, when the curtain rises at 7 p.m.

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Cruzan Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach; 561-795-8883; cruzan.amphitheatre.net SEPTEMBER 7 Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 8 John Mayer and Phillip Phillips Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 14 Honda Civic Tour: Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson and PJ Morton Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 21 Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Show begins at 7 p.m.

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood,

BRITISH RE-INVASION: Depeche Mode takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on September 15 at BB&T Center

954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

AutoNation IMAX Theater AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com SEPTEMBER 14 Kaskade Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 21 Il Volo Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 25-29 Disney on Ice: “Princesses and Heroes” Show times vary.

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Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org SEPTEMBER 1-30 “Elysium” Show times vary.

SEPTEMBER 1-30 “Flight of the Butterflies” in 3D Show times vary.

BB&T Center One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com

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SEPTEMBER 15 Depeche Mode Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts

SEPTEMBER 17 Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 15 Loretta Lynn Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 1 “Courthouse Drama: The Return of Delcita” Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 18 Lionel Richie Show begins at 8 p.m.

Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com SEPTEMBER 21 National Red Bull Flugtag (Bayfront Park) Contestants compete with human-powered flying machines. Show begins at 2 p.m.

2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-344-5999;

SEPTEMBER 22 Russell Brand: “Messiah Complex” Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 28 “Side Effects” Show begins at 6 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4 Diana Ross Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 22 Lisa Lampanelli Show begins at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 27 Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck with Al Jardine and David Marks Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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James L. Knight International Center 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com SEPTEMBER 28 The Weeknd Show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Miami Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 305-480-1300; marlins.com SEPTEMBER 6-12, 23-25, 27-29 Miami Marlins Baseball Game times vary.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-393-7700; ticketmaster.com SEPTEMBER 12 Steely Dan Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 18 Fun. with Tegan and Sara Show begins at 8 p.m.

Parker Playhouse

Sun Life Stadium

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

2269 N.W. 199th St., Miami Gardens, 305943-8000; sunlifestadium.com

SEPTEMBER 12 Joe Satriani with the Steve Morse Band Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 7, 21 Miami Hurricanes Football Game times vary.

SEPTEMBER 27-29 Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop Singing” Show times vary.

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SEPTEMBER 14-15 Florida Soccer Expo Show begins at 9 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 22 Miami Dolphins Football Game begins at 4 p.m.

5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek,

Sunset Cove Amphitheater

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SEPTEMBER 12 Engelbert Humperdinck Show begins at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 28 The Go-Go’s Show begins at 8 p.m.

ELECTRONIC POP: Pet Shop Boys perform at 8 p.m. on September 12 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater

SEPTEMBER 20 AEG Live Presents Rebelution with Collie Buddz 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 SEPTEMBER 6 Zedd Show begins at 9 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 7-8 XVII International Ballet Festival of Miami Show times vary.

SEPTEMBER 12 Pet Shop Boys Show begins at 8 p.m.

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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.

growing up at SOS Children’s Village. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 954-420-5030 or visit sosflorida.com.

SEPTEMBER 6 Second Annual Downtown Boca Brazilian Beat Considered South Florida’s official Brazilian Independence Day Celebration by the Consulate General of Brazil, this fun-filled event is presented by the City of Boca Raton. Takes place in Sanborn Square in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561367-7070 or visit downtownboca.org.

SEPTEMBER 21 2013 Annual Luminary Gala Join the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fine dining and entertainment in honor of business excellence and leadership. Takes place at the Marriott Delray Beach in Delray Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-278-0424 or visit delraybeach.com.

SEPTEMBER 12 Mangrove Group Young Leaders Clambake The Hanley Center’s young friends organization will host an evening of friendship and food to raise funds for Hanley programs. Takes place at Nick & Johnnie’s in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-841-1048 or visit hanleycenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 19 The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum Opening The curtain will rise on South Florida’s newest arts organization with a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.”

For more information, call 561-995-2333 or visit thewick.org.

SEPTEMBER 19 SOS Spirit of Home Awards Luncheon Enjoy a delicious lunch while honoring the folks whose commitment, dedication and generosity have helped foster children

SEPTEMBER 21 Loggerhead Marinelife Center International Coastal Cleanup Help clean the beach and enjoy a day of family activities, including a visit to the outdoor sea turtle hospital and a slate of interactive programs. Takes place at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.

Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-6278280 or visit marinelife.org.

SEPTEMBER 21 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center International Coastal Cleanup Gumbo Limbo will lead beach and mangrove cleanup efforts in Boca Raton.

Community service hours will be awarded. Takes place at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-544-8605 or visit gumbolimbo.org.

SEPTEMBER 21 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16 “Shrek the Musical” Check out the show that brings the popular film

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SEPTEMBER 24-25 Mizner Park Tastemakers Event This signature Mizner Park event will feature food and cocktail pairings from 11 partnering restaurants. Takes place at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-362-0606 or visit miznerpark.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 AVDA Havana Nights Fundraiser Join AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) for an evening of music, mojitos, dancing and hors d’oeuvres. Takes place at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-450-6357 or visit artsgarage.org.

SEPTEMBER 27 In Jacob’s Shoes First Annual Charity Golf and Dinner Classic Take part in a golf tournament with prizes, raffles, a putting contest and more, followed by a delectable dinner. Takes place at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 1 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 27-28 Simon Fashion Now at Town Center at Boca Raton Enjoy a weekend of fashion shows, giveaways, makeovers, in-store events and more. Takes place at Town Center at Boca Raton in Boca Raton.

Show times vary. For more information, call 561368-6000 or visit simon.com.

SEPTEMBER 27-29 2013 L-DUB Film Festival This event celebrates the art of filmmaking, and provides industry collaboration opportunities and outlets for filmmakers to present their work.

Takes place at Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre in Lake Worth. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-586-6410 or visit lakeworthplayhouse.org.

SEPTEMBER 28 Palm Beach Heart Walk Join more than 1 million people in more than 300 American cities and take a stand against heart disease. Takes place at Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. Includes a 3.1-mile run and one-mile walk. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-697-6617 or visit palmbeachheartwalk.org. O 128

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28TH ANNUAL “MAGIC OF JARC” GALA More than 500 guests indulged in decadent hors d’oeuvres and tasty cocktails during JARC’s annual gala, which took place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. The evening’s proceeds benefitted the nonprofit organization, which provides group homes, apartments and vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities.

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BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL PALM BEACH CHAPTER COCKTAIL RECEPTION Founder Anthony Kennedy Shriver was on hand to launch the Palm Beach County chapter of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that creates one-to-one friendships and provides employment and leadership training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event, which included a silent auction, was hosted

by The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singer Island, Palm Beach.

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happenings ash JEWISH FEDERATION WOMEN TAKE MISSION TO THE CAPITOL Twenty eight women from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County spent two days in Washington, D.C., advocating for causes including the Older Americans Act, military funding for Israel and charitable giving incentives. They met with U.S. senators and representatives and visited with advocate Sally Oren, wife of Michael Oren, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States.

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WXEL-PBS “WOMEN WITH WINGS AND WISDOM” LUNCHEON This 10th anniversary of this popular fundraiser took place at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, where guests were treated to a lavish lunch, a fashion show presented by Bloomingdale’s, a lecture by anti-aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an awards ceremony and more. The event benefitted WXEL-PBS for the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, which serves more than 4.5 million viewers from North Miami to the Sebastian Inlet.

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happenings flash BEST FOOT FORWARD “A MAGICAL EVENING” COCKTAIL RECEPTION More than 250 supporters attended Best Foot Forward Foundation’s fourth annual event at Boca Grove Country Club in Boca Raton, which was hosted by former WPTV News Channel 5 anchor Jim Sackett and featured entertainment by “The Voice” finalist Michaela Paige. The evening raised more than $100,000 for the nonprofit organization, which advocates for Palm Beach County foster kids aging out of the system.

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now&noteworthy The Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County Awarded $75,000 Grant

By JP Morgan Chase Foundation This grant will provide 100 percent of students at Pioneer Park Elementary School in Belle Glade the chance to experience “STEAM” (Science-TechnologyEngineering-Art-Math), an initiative offering live arts and cultural performances. Additionally, 200 participating artists who live and work in Palm Beach County will have access to workforce development training in business skills and the chance to exhibit original art pieces in the council’s “Uniquely Palm Beach Store.”

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 561-853-7808; palmbeachculture.com.

Kids take part in an Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens field trip

DermPartners “Metamorphosis” Cosmetic Event

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

Dr. Shari F. Topper and Dr. Jodi A. Fiedler of DermPartners are pleased to announce their next cosmetic event, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 1. They will be offering discounts on Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Sculptra and Radiesse. Call today to schedule your appointment. DermPartners, 9970 Central Park Blvd., Suite 102, Boca Raton, 561-883-5640.

Boca Museum Of Art Names President And Board Members For 2013-2014 The Boca Museum of Art has announced that Dalia P. Stiller, architectural designer and philanthropist, has been named the new president of its board of trustees during the museum’s annual meeting. Additionally, three new members were elected to the museum’s board including Kevin Lane Cooper, Mady Friedman and Paul Miller. The Boca Museum of Art is one of the leading cultural institutions in South Florida, achieving international recognition as a world-class visual arts institution for its dynamic, changing exhibitions from acclaimed artists and distinguished permanent collection. Boca Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-392-2500; bocamuseum.org.

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Tendler Orthodontics Knows Orthodontics Are Not Just For Teens Adults who feel they’re too late to have a beautiful smile may be surprised at today’s orthodontic treatments. Tendler Orthodontics wants both teens and adults worried about how they will look to friends and coworkers to consider Invisalign®, the remarkable teeth-straightening system that’s almost imperceptible.

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Ronda Ellis Of Ellis, Ged & Bodden Gives Her All To Clients And To Charity AS THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE

ties that benefit his countrymen.

Boca Raton-based law firm of Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A.,

“A secure home with solid walls

Ronda Ellis is known as a tough

and a locking door—so many

negotiator in representing the

of us take that for granted,” Ellis

interests of her clients. But

says. “For the families of May

outside the courtroom, the

Pen, it’s more than a house, it’s

mother of two is all heart.

the beginning of a new future.

There’s no better feeling than

A philanthropist who spends

to help make that happen.”

much of her free time giving back to the community, Ellis has

Food For the Poor’s values

a soft spot for causes benefiting

mesh neatly with the mission

families in need. Her favorite: Food For the Poor, an international relief organization based in Coconut Creek.

For the second year, Ellis served on Food For the Poor’s planning committee, this year helping to

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“We all have a duty to give back.

If you don’t stand up to help others, who will?”

with which Ellis and her

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charity work into its daily prac-

practice, Ellis, Ged & Bodden has become a leader in personal injury and wrongful death, though it delivers a broad range of legal services. Most recently, it expanded into disaster recovery, opening new offices in New

organize a February gala that

husband, C. Glen Ged,

tices. Each “dress down” Friday,

Jersey to help the people in

generated enough money to

founded Ellis, Ged & Bodden:

for example, EGB staffers give

C. Glen Ged’s home state dig

“raise the roof” on homes to

to positively impact the lives of

a small donation to wear jeans

out after Hurricane Sandy’s

house 65 destitute families in

those in need. The firm strives

for the day and all the money

devastation.

May Pen, Jamaica. The effort

to meet that mission every

raised is matched by the firm and given to Food For the Poor.

was dear to Ellis because her

day, not just by serving its

partner, Carlos Bodden, is

clients with compassion and

Jamaican and active in chari-

determination, but by folding

“We all have a duty to give back,” Ellis says. “If you don’t

After nearly two decades in

stand up to help others, who will?”

Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. is located at 7171 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-995-1966 or visit ellisandged.

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CLOTHES QUARTERS Dress For Success Helps Job Seekers Make Lasting First Impressions BY EMILY J. MINOR

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ast year, the Palm Beach County chapter of the international nonprofit group, Dress for Success, assisted nearly 300 women in need of a hand in preparing for the corporate world. “We help people who are trying to help themselves,” says Diane Wilde, area CEO and founder of the organization that gives professional clothing, accessories and advice to women interviewing for jobs.

“We work by appointment only and we rely on (social service) agencies to send us work-ready women.”

An appointment with Dress for Success is like winning the makeover lottery for women who have the job skills—but not the business attire. “We have two storage units, 12 by 20, with clothes that are ready for our boutique,” she says.

Started in New York in 1996 by Nancy Lublin, a law student who used a $5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather to launch the program, there are now 125 chapters worldwide. In 2000, cosmetics guru Bobbi Brown joined the cause. Brown gives time, money

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and publicity to this charity, which she calls one of her favorites.

The appointments work like this: A client seeking assistance gets a referral from one of the 54 agencies with whom the nonprofit group works (at this point, the agency already has evaluated her and determined that

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OUTFITTED TO HELP:

Diane Wilde

One of us will meet her with a handshake at the door, and if that doesn’t go right, we start right there. Sometimes we’re like, ‘Whoa, honey.

Look at me like you mean it.’

”

– Diane Wilde, area CEO and founder, Dress for Success

she’s serious about wanting a job, and is ready for the challenge). Then Dress for Success schedules a personal “shopping” appointment, which typically takes about an hour and a half. And there’s always a waiting list.

“One of us will meet her with a handshake at the door, and if that doesn’t go right, we start right there,” says Wilde, also a Realtor with Illustrated Properties. “Sometimes we’re like, ‘Whoa, honey.

Look at me like you mean it.’”

Indeed, the advice extends be-

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yond fashion, though looking just right is the crux of the appointment. “It’s head to toe,” Wilde says.

“It’s a suit. It’s jewelry. It’s a purse.

It’s shoes. It’s makeup.”

If the woman gets the job, she qualifies for enough outfits to get her through her first week at work.

And she gets to keep it all.

The agency always needs clothing—but nice, current clothing.

“You’d be amazed at what some people think is fashionable,” says Wilde, laughing, explaining they

donate what they can’t use to other charities. What they’re always short on is shoes, new makeup and appropriate costume jewelry. Money and volunteers are nice, too. Their annual budget is about $160,000 and last year they got their first grant ($15,000) from the Quantum Foundation.

The organization has received some great designer fashions from local stylistas—St. John Knits, Lilly Pulitzer, Armani.

Says Wilde: “The women of Palm Beach County have been inordinately generous.” O For more information about Dress For Success, call 561-249-3898 or visit dressforsuccess.org. Their mailing address is 118 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, FL 33462.

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