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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Events December 2017

Community News

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Top Ranked Real Estate Pro Andrea “Andi” Wites Soffer Health 7 Tips For Managing diabetes Broward Center For The Performing Arts Honors Volunteers

Tips & Contests Boca Chamber Page 12 Dinning section 14-17 Fitness Tip – The Facility 19 Financial /Tax Advice 20 city council 25 god’s corner 25 Our Pets Sponsored by Apple Pet insurance 26 Pet Page 27 Puzzle Page Sponsored by White Smiles of Boca 30 Puzzle Page Answer Page 32 Boca Raton Chamber, Message From The President & Chair 32 City Scene 36

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December 47th Annual Holiday Street Parade

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Join us for our 47th annual holiday street parade, theme “Light up boca!” Parade route begins at Federal Hwy & se 7th street, traveling north to mizner Park amphitheater. Viewing bleachers will be at sanborn square. the parade will take place from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at sanborn square, located at 72 n Federal Highway, boca raton. For more details, call 561-367-7073.

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spend your Friday lunch hour with your neighbors! on December 1, 8, and 15th from 11 am to 2 pm, Lunch on the Lawn will open to those interested in enjoying lunch from various food trucks amidst picnic tables, misting machines and subtle background music! the Lunch will be held at mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza real, boca raton. For more information, visit www.myboca.us.

It’s Only A Play

a broadway comedy about the comedy of broadway! it’s only a Play surrounds a wealthy producer who is throwing a lavish party opening night of her broadway show. as celebrities pour in downstairs, upstairs the actors, director and insiders anxiously await the reviews to come in. the evening grows steadily more spiteful - and funnier - as the reviews (all bad) come in and they try desperately to pin the blame on each other. the play will take place at willow theatre at sugar sand Park, 300 s. military trail. For show times and more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org/.

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FAU’s Tuba Christmas

sing along to your favorite christmas carols! the Florida atlantic university band will perform holiday tunes at mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza real, boca raton. Doors open at 4 pm and music starts at 5 pm. For more information, visit www.myboca.us.

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41st Annual Holiday Boat Parade

watch boats decked in lights sail by during the Holiday boat Parade. the 41st boca raton Holiday boat Parade will set sail at 6:30 pm. a call for boat: entry into the boat Parade is Free with thousands of dollars in cash prizes and awards. come out and enjoy this unique event and let’s “Light up boca!!” at the intracoastal waterway starting at the c-15 canal (boca raton-Delray beach city limits) traveling south to Hillsboro bridge. For more details, call 561-367-7076.

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Boca Raton Bowl

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the boca raton bowl is returning on tuesday, December 19th! get your tickets for this annual college bowl right here in boca raton at 7 pm at Fau stadium, located at 777 glades road, boca raton. For more details, visit www.thebocaratonbowl.com.

Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion

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Join us every 1st and 3rd wednesday for Family nights with Food truck invasion. the event will be held at sunset cove amphitheater, 20405 amphitheater circle, boca raton. Featuring a huge outdoor picnic with a large collection of Food trucks on site! event time is 5 pm to 9 pm. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. gates open at 5 pm. Free admission. For more details, visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/.

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the city of boca raton is ringing in the holiday season with a holiday movie for the entire family to enjoy! the city will host the movie, Polar express, and other family friendly activities on December 22nd starting at 4:30 pm. the event will take place at mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza real, boca raton. For more information, visit www.myboca.us.

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The Snow Queen

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Hans christian andersen’s tale of adventure comes to life in this musical adaptation. in the snow queen, gerda must save her friend, Kay, who has become enchanted and can see no good in the world. gerda seeks help from a talking and singing crow, the notorious robber Prince, and a reindeer Herder, as they try to save Kay from the mysterious snow queen. the snow queen will take place from 11 am to 12:30 pm at willow theatre at sugar sand Park, 300 s. military trail, boca raton. For show times and more details, call 561-347-3948 or visit http://www.willowtheatre.org/the-snow-queen.

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Johnny Peers, a ringling bros clown college graduate, and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone! starring rescue dogs like noodles the skateboarding basset Hound, and murphy the ladder climbing Fox terrier, this is a show the whole family will enjoy! the muttville comix show will take place at willow theatre at sugar sand Park, 300 s. military trail, boca raton. For show times and more details, visit http://www.willowtheatre.org/muttville-comix.

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Top-ranked real estate pro Andrea ‘Andi’ Wites honored For 40 straight years in NAR By Dale King From the beginning of her career in real estate, andrea “andi “wites has distinguished herself as a highly competent and knowledgeable professional.

owning her own company, andi said, gave her the flexibility to represent her clients and care for her children. though the job of broker-associate is a timeconsuming one, when she with her own business, she had the flexibility to attend her children’s special events and still get the job done for her clients.

During last month’s meeting of the realtors® association of the Palm beaches-greater Fort Lauderdale realtors®, andi notched another notable accomplishment. she received the realtor® emeritus award handed out by the organization only to those who have served 40 consecutive years in the national association of realtors®.

a conscientious professional, andi takes pride in providing responsive, courteous service, whether she’s assisting with a condominium sale, a single-family residence purchase or the listing of a luxury estate. with a high level of expertise and a strong work ethic, she believes no real estate need is too large or too small to deserve less than 100% of her dedication.

the crowd that packed the banquet hall of the Heron bay marriott applauded her achievement. and later, as andi sat in the lobby outside the dining room with her fiancé, Paul Boliver, many who had attended the gala luncheon came by to say hello and offer her their congratulations. it was clear they respected her and her abilities. the award stated: “we are keenly aware that the long and faithful service for which you are being honored reflects myriad efforts and activities on behalf of the association of realtors®, of which you have been a member.”

andi’s perseverance, enthusiasm and tireless efforts have earned her so many successfully closed transactions that she consistently ranks in the top 2% of realtors® nationwide. she is also positioned in coldwell banker’s Florida top 100 and is part of coldwell banker’s international Presidents elite. andrea “Andi” Wites is shown with the Realtor® Emeritus award handed out last month at the Realtors® Association of the Palm BeachesGreater Fort Lauderdale Realtors® gala luncheon. (Photo by Dale King)

it goes on: “we know the leadership effort that is exerted by realtors® as they serve on committees, as officers and directors of associations, and in many civic activities that are connected with membership in an association of realtors®.” “we extend our hope and best wishes to you for many long, continuing years of service.”

andi said she’s had the honor of working with many families, and helping first-time buyers learn the whys and wherefores of making the right real estate decision. Her fiancé notes that Andrea “is committed to her clients.

andi agrees, saying she has no plan to retire. she certainly takes the association’s honor to heart. “the award is about longevity and success and constantly keeping up with new strategies.”

she will take a call from them at any time.” another aspect of the real estate business that pleases andi is the considerable amount of repeat business she gets. “i enjoy keeping in touch with my sphere of influence.”

andrea wites was a 27-year-old mother of two young children when she got into the real estate business. “i viewed it as an opportunity to earn a living while helping people.”

the native new yorker came to south Florida in 1974 and initially worked at the berg agency, a new Jerseybased company with an office in the North Broward area. “I opened my own office in Margate in 1981.”

Andrea “Andi” Wites and her fiancé, Paul Bolivar, at the Heron Bay Marriott, site of the gala luncheon sponsored by the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches-Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors®. (Photo by Dale King)

Andi sold her own firm to Coldwell Banker in 1993. “I left it all behind to give my clients the benefits of the extensive resources offered only by Florida’s market leader.”

using coldwell banker Florida’s innovative marketing programs, global connections and unmatched client services to draw upon, andi knows of no other real estate professional more prepared than she to meet her client’s needs.

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technology has certainly changed since andi walked into a real estate office for the first time. “There was no technology then, but the premise of how to sell property was still the same,” she said. a bound mLs book, now just a few mouse clicks away on the computer, was delivered by hand every couple of weeks. “if you were out and had to make a call, you either had go back to the office or your house to return your messages or find a phone booth.”

A resident of Coral Springs since 1978, Andi sells homes in the northern broward and southern Palm beach county areas, south to Fort Lauderdale, north to boynton beach and wellington. the day she was interviewed, andi was preparing for a thanksgiving visit from her children and grandchildren. Her son is an attorney who lives in Lighthouse Point. Her daughter is involved in radio in california. each has two sons.

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Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

BY MINDI RUDAN We’ve all seen them; on the beach, bulging behind summer shorts or marring the look of an otherwise great “gam” or worse---on our own legs in the mirror: Varicose or spider veins. Defined basically as veins that have become enlarged and twisted, the “bulge,” appears when valves or the pair of “leaflet valves” no longer meet properly, and simply put, the valves just don’t work anymore. (Valvular incompetence.) This causes blood being pumped from your heart-- that we often take for granted, hard-working veins carry to and fro-- to back up, if you will, creating the unsightly bulge we know as varicose veins. Most common in the superficial veins in the legs, which are subjected to high pressure from standing, too much sitting, inactivity or the dastardly leg crossing, these veins can actually be found anywhere on the body, even the face. While most people seek remedy for the cosmetic aesthetics, there’s much more reason to check them out—especially as we age. And while there are countless vein clinics, or even medical “spas” that offer to treat the malady, few bear the pedigree of board certified, world-renown cardiologist Ariel Soffer, founder of Soffer Health Institute, now with SIX locations. His professional credits could fill a page alone, but his personal passion for this field and his journey towards it--is much deeper. This IS the doctor who for FOUR years had an ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion.”The same doctor medical companies still call to test and give input on new methodology, new tools, techniques and breakthroughs. This IS the doctor who gives a seminar in New Orleans every year for 3-500 other highly skilled physicians who travel from all over the country to learn from him. HIS techniques, his innate diagnostic ability and gain his insight into this specialty. He’s that talented, and that committed. And lucky for us, his SoFla locations are graced by him –and a hand-picked and trained staff every day. His website heralds almost rock star adoration from legions of patients, some whose lives have potentially been saved, and countless others he’s made more livable and enjoyable because of his “vein whisperer-ish” knowledge, talent and years of focused experience. “He’s clearly the top of this pyramid,” offered Adam Kustin, company spokesperson and someone who’s

clearly enamored of Dr. Soffer’s skill and humility after seeing what he does every day. “In this field, he is as good as it gets, yet the man is so kind, so warm and so approachable, it has spawned the growth of this practice.” And call me crazy, but when you are talking about your vascular health, your overall well-being and your potential to enjoy living life, going to a “medical spa” to be treated for veins that work in tandem with your heart daily—SHOULDN’T be a crap-shoot. “You want the best,” said Kustin. “Two people can walk in with the same bulging vein issue, but there’s no way to tell if either has any real underlying health issues. It’s more than just cosmetic.” And Dr. Soffer’s ability makes sure patients don’t walk out just cosmetically beautiful, but walk out KNOWING there isn’t a serious hidden health issue that could be life threatening just down the road. “Sometimes people aren’t bothered by the bulging vein but they experience achy, very tired legs, numbness or restless legs and they never associate these “symptoms” with varicose veins. That’s why seeing a doctor as qualified as Dr. Soffer and his staff becomes so vital.” And fixing the issue is relatively simple. “And pain-free,” he added. “Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it. The new lasers are very low risk, super accurate and extremely effective. We can also inject saline. It depends on the severity.” When asked why this doctor has made vein health his focus when he clearly is still regarded as one of America’s

top cardiologists, the answer brought staggering clarity and a character trait we all want in our doctors. “It was emotional for Dr. Soffer. He wanted to stop fixing the sometimes near unfixable issues in cardiology. Instead he wants to help people prevent these lifethreatening issues BEFORE they take a toll. Before they compromise how a patient lives life …and he gets an immediate hug,” half-joked Kustin. “He SEES people pain free, enjoying life again who didn’t even know it was possible for them. They never connected the dots, he does.” With six offices locally, Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, Dr. Soffer is accessible. His staff is multi-lingual, welcoming and most importantly willing to help people start the process. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL

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7 Tips for Managing Diabetes (Family Features) staying healthy can be a challenge, especially for those living with diabetes. everyone can have conflicts finding the right balance of partaking in healthy habits, such as exercise, eating well and even keeping your teeth and gums clean. From stress to self-care, life can be up and down when you’re living with diabetes. these seven tips from Dr. natalie strand, the winner of season 17 of “the amazing race” who lives with diabetes herself, can help you stay healthy and lead a balanced life while managing your diabetes. Communicate with your care team. Make sure you connect with your nurse educator, endocrinologist and dietician. reach out to them with your questions as they can often help you implement subtle changes to avoid completely overhauling your lifestyle and routine because of diabetes. get involved. get a local group together to fundraise, vent or just understand each other. groups such as

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year for your annual visits: eye doctor, endocrinologist, renew prescriptions, etc. Picking the same time of year every year can help ensure you don’t forget to take care of yourself. Make self-care a priority. It can be hard to keep diabetes care in the forefront. it can be boring, exhausting and also fade into the background. Remind yourself that one of the best things you can do for yourself, and for your loved ones, is stay healthy. use your family as motivation to exercise daily, eat better-for-you foods and maintain a healthy weight. manage stress. Diabetes can be a big stressor. add jobs, kids, relationships and it can become overwhelming. Find an easy and effective tool for stress relief and do it often. even 5-10 minutes of guided meditation daily can have a big impact on stress management. For more information and ways to lead a balanced life with diabetes, visit oralHealthandDiabetes.com.

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December EVENTS

Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting when: Friday, December 1, 2017 / 12:00 noon to 1:00 Pm where: boca chamber, 1800 n. Dixie Highway

Holiday Membership Breakfast

when: wednesday, December 6, 2017 / 7:30 am to 9:30 am where: boca raton resort & club, 501 e. camino real

Government Affairs Committee

when: thursday, December 7, 2017 / 11:30 am to 12:30 Pm where: boca chamber, 1800 n. Dixie Highway

36th Annual Holiday Auction

when: thursday, December 7, 2017 / 5:30 Pm to 9:00 Pm where: Via mizner golf & country club, 6200 boca Del mar Drive

New Member Orientation

when: tuesday, December 12, 2017 / 11:45 am to 1:30 Pm where: boca chamber, 1800 n. Dixie Highway

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CiTy fisH markeT 7940 glades rd, boca raton (561) 487-1600

THe oriGinaL PanCake House 8903 glades rd #1 boca raton (561) 470-4880

American/Steakhouses

THe DuCk Tavern 5901 n Federal Hwy br, FL 33487

Ben’s DeLiCaTessen 9942 clint moore rd boca raton (561) 470-9963

firsT WaTCH 20401 state road 7 boca raton (561) 883-0088

BonefisH GriLL 21065 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 483-4949

GranD Lux Cafe 6000 glades rd #1016 boca raton (561) 392-2141

CaPiTaL GriLLe 6000 glades rd boca raton (561) 368-1077

HurriCane GriLL & WinGs 10125 glades rd boca raton (561) 218-8848

BruCes DeLi 19575 n state rd 7 #7, boca raton, FL 33498 561-483-2331

LonG isLanD BaGeL 21677 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 218-4506

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Pinon GriLL 6000 glades road #1390 boca raton (561) 391-7770 smokey Bones 21733 sr 7 boca raton (561) 852-7870 TGi friDays 20465 south state rd boca raton (561) 483-8443 TruLuCk’s 351 w Plaza real boca raton (561) 391-0755

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Latin/Mexican

Pubs/Sports Bars

Brio Tuscan Grille 5050 town center cir boca raton (561) 392-3777

casa Do Pão 22829 n state rd 7 boca raton (561) 852-8390

Boca ale house 9244 glades rd boca raton (561) 487-2989

Brooklyn BYLINE HERE Boys Pizza & PasTa 9967 glades rd boca raton (561) 477-3663

casa Tequila 8228 glades rd boca raton (561) 430-5458

Brick yarD micro BreWery 7050 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 544-0001

DaviTos iTalian 19635 state road 7 #49 boca raton (561) 482-2323

el Balcon De las americas 9964 sandalfoot blvd boca raton (561) 477-2737

Dominic’s i 8177 glades rd #19 boca raton (561) 487-3186

la PerraDa Del GorDo 23039 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 672-1883

olive GarDen 22161 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 750-0786

lime fresh mexican Grill 20642 state rd 7 #1 boca raton (561) 488-9870

Pizza chef iTalian BisTro 23269 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-5252

la Granja 21126 st andrews blvd boca raton (561) 392-1020

roTelli’s 21747 state road 7 boca raton (561) 852-7110

PaDrino’s cuBan 20455 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 451-1070

sal’s iTalian risToranTe 7036 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 417-4149

rancheriTos De Boca colomBian & laTin fooD 8903 glades rd #10 boca raton (561) 479-0047

sTallone’s iTalian kiTchen 9181 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-0009 sTeve’s WooD fireD Pizza 9180 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-5665 Thick & Thin resTauranT & Pizzeria 23062 sandalfoot Plaza Dr boca raton (561) 482-7020

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Mediterranean efes BisTro fish & Grill house 8903 glades rd D7 boca raton (561) 488-8883 PiTa n Go 22767 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-0633 Taso’s Greek Taverna 9834 glades rd c9 boca raton 561) 338-3646

Packy’s Grill 11379 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 482-0052 syBariTe PiG 20642 state road 7 boca raton (561) 883-3200

East Boca American/Steakhouses The liTTle chaleT 485 s Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 325-8000 13 american TaBle 451 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 409-2061 aBe & louie’s 2200 glades rd boca raton (561) 447-0024 Beach Park cafe 896 e Palmetto Park rd. boca raton, FL 33432 (561) 430-3899 Boca BurGer house 499 ne spanish river blvd #7., boca raton (561) 900-5030 Boca resTo 3360 n Federal Highway boca raton, FL 33431 561-430-5639 Boca lanDinG 999 e camino real boca raton (561) 368-9500

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BreWzzi 2222 glades rd boca raton (561) 392-2739 BuTcher Block Grill 7000 w camino real boca raton (561) 409-3035 choPs loBsTer Bar 101 Plaza real s boca raton (561) 395-2675 Grille on conGress 5101 congress ave boca raton (561) 912-9800 housTon’s 1900 nw executive center cir., boca raton (561) 998-0550 j. alexanDer’s 1400 glades rd boca raton (561) 347-9875 ke’e Grill 17940 n Military trail #700 boca raton (561) 995-5044 max’s Grille 404 Plaza real boca raton (561) 368-0080 The melTinG PoT 5455 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 997-7472 morTon’s 5050 town center cir #219 boca raton (561) 392-7724 mozarT café 7300 w camino real boca raton (561) 367-3412 Pavilion Grille 301 yamato rd #1201 boca raton (561) 912-0000 season’s 52 2300 nw executive center Dr boca raton (561) 998-9952 DeceMber 2017

dining guide 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Truluck’s 351 w Plaza real boca raton (561) 391-0755

Indian

WhisTle sTop 395 ne spanish river blvd boca raton (561) 750-7867

Asian BYLINE HERE AsiA resTAurAnT 7600 w camino real #101 boca raton (561) 544-8100 Bluefin sushi 861 yamato rd #1 boca raton (561) 981-8986 five spice AsiAn sTreeT MArkeT 1200 yamato rd # a1 boca raton (561) 989-1688 kApoW noodle BAr 431 Plaza real boca raton (561) 347-7322 p.f. chAng’s 1400 glades rd boca raton (561) 393-3722

Italian cAnnoli kiTchen eAsT 2001 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 338-2929 cArrABBA’s iTAliAn grill 6909 sw 18th street boca raton (561) 544-8838 cAsA d’Angelo 171 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 996-1234 Josephine’s iTAliAn resTAurAnT 5751 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 988-0668 lA lunA iTAliAn BisTro 5030 champion blvd boca raton (561) 997-1165

sushi rock 174 yamato rd boca raton (561) 981-8440

lA villeTTA risTorAnTe 4351 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 362-8403

uncle TAi’s 5250 town center cir boca raton (561) 368-8806

MArio’s osTeriA 1400 glades rd #210 boca raton (561) 239-7000

rice sushi 6063 sw 18th st #108, boca raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-8808

nick’s neW hAven pizzA 2240 nw 19th st #904 boca raton (561) 368-2900

French

kAsi 690 yamato rd boca raton (561) 210-7949

le rivAge 450 ne 20th st #103 boca raton (561) 620-0033

posiTAno iTAliAn resTAurAnT 4400 n Federal Hwy #109 boca raton (561) 232-3668

lA nouvelle MAison 455 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 338-3003

renzo’s of BocA 5999 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 994-3495

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rooTs iTAliAn kiTchen 212 s. Federal Hwy. boca raton (561) 757-6581 roTelli pizzA & pAsTA 698 yamato rd boca raton (561) 549-0900 sAl’s iTAliAn risTorAnTe 861 yamato rd #2 boca raton (561) 997-0808 TAliA’s TuscAn TABle 4070 n Dixie Hwy boca raton (561) 362-0874 TAnzy resTAurAnT 301 Plaza real boca raton (561) 922-6699 TrATToriA roMAnA 499 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 393-6715

Latin/Mexican cuBAn cAfe resTAurAnT 3350 nw boca raton blvd boca raton (561) 750-8860 lAs fAJiTAs 2298 n Dixie Hwy boca raton (561) 620-1981 Blue Moon 6897 sw 18th st boca raton (561) 571-7000 rocco’s TAco’s 5250 town center cir boca raton (561) 416-2131

Mediterranean MezA MediTerrAneAn grill & BAr 690 yamato rd boca raton (561) 998-7787

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TAvernA kyMA 6298 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 994-2828

Pubs/Sports Bars duBliner irish puB 435 Plaza real boca raton (561) 620-2540 gluTTonous goAT 99 se mizner blvd #114 boca raton (561) 923-9457 hooTer’s 2240 nw 19th st #1101a boca raton (561) 391-8903 Miller’s Ale house 1200 yamato rd boca raton (561) 988-9142 TAp 42 5050 town center cir #247 boca raton (561) 235-5819 TilTed kilT 3320 airport rd suite 1 boca raton (561) 338-5458 Wishing Well irish puB 111 se mizner blvd #9 boca raton (561) 750-5208 yArdhouse 201 Plaza real #1201 boca raton (561) 417-6124 zinBurger Wine & Burger BAr 6000 glades rd boca raton (561) 393-3252 while we will always try for 100% accuracy, we might have missed a favorite restaurant of yours in our dining guide. Please contact me at either 305.332.9101 or at Jerry@citynewsmagazine.com with any changes or comments you have. www.bocasbestmagazine.com

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Stay Lean with Protein (Family Features) shedding excess pounds doesn’t have to mean depriving yourself of your favorite foods, including red meat. a study from the university of colorado anschutz Health and wellness center shows that healthy, higher-protein diets including lean beef can be beneficial to not only weight loss, but also maintaining muscle mass and heart health.

• Dine out smart. Many people struggle with getting a balanced, protein-filled meal when dining out or grabbing food on-the-go. Look for words like “grilled,” “broiled” or “baked” when browsing the menu for lean proteins. or add a lean protein to your entree salad, whether it’s for lunch or dinner. For snack time, consider beef jerky to get protein on-the-go.

the study is in line with ongoing research on the importance of lean protein for weight loss. to kick your healthy eating plan into high gear, try these tips:

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• Enjoy protein at every meal. One of the benefits of having protein in your meal is feeling more satisfied, which helps reduce mindless eating or snacking in between meals. additionally, meals with high-quality protein help build muscle and reduce body fat. • Choose lean protein options. Picking lean protein options can be easier than you think. you can still enjoy a beef burger and save calories by choosing lean or extra-lean ground beef. other smart meat case picks include top sirloin steak or sirloin tip, bottom round steak or roast, eye of round steak or roast, or top round steak or roast. also make sure to choose colorful vegetables and fruits to round out your meal, like in this recipe for grilled southwestern steak and colorful Vegetables.

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total time: 25-35 minutes servings: 6 1 beef top round steak, cut 1-inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt, to taste

Marinade: 1/4 1/4 1 1 1 1/2

cup fresh lime juice cup prepared mild salsa tablespoon chopped garlic tablespoon olive oil teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Colorful Vegetables:

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick

2 3/4 1/2 1/4 1 1/4

cups zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon salt teaspoon coarse ground black pepper cup finely chopped tomatoes cup chopped green onions

In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours, or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. For medium-rare (145 F) doneness, grill covered, turning once, 12-14 minutes (on gas grill over medium heat, 16-19 minutes). to prepare colorful Vegetables: in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. add bell pepper strips; cook and stir 1-2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. add mushrooms, zucchini, cumin, salt and black pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. add tomatoes and green onions; cook and stir 1 minute. carve steak into thin slices; season with salt, to taste. serve with colorful Vegetables.

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The Secret Life of Belly Fat and Who the Biggest Liar is in All of This! How many of you rely on the scale to monitor the fluctuation of weight? What does the number on the scale represent to you? The most significant issue is not knowing whether or not you are overweight or overfat. You may be at a weight that is average to your height, gender and age, but what you don’t know is that belly fat has a mind of its own, so if you feel stuck or don’t see a decrease in your belly, there are several reasons why! With age, people lose muscle tissue and within the remaining tissue, fat accumulates and causes body fat percentage to go up while your weight remains the same, which in turn makes the SCALE the biggest liar in all of this! Aside from almost everyone wanting to target weight loss in the belly, there are more serious consequences with the increase of belly fat, also known as visceral fat. This fat surrounds the organs and is associated with insulin resistance and irregularity in metabolism. Worst of all, substances are released due to inflammation and damages arteries, organs and cardiovascular health. The fat in our bellies not only affects the shape of our figures, it also causes chronic illnesses that shorten life span. What can we do about belly fat once and for all? I’m sure liposuction comes to mind for some of us, chemical or hormonal injections, quick fix diets or starving. all of those solutions are what will cause you to gain beLLy Fat. the solution requires effort. If you want to see change, you have to make the change. Exercise! Baby Boomers and seniors are falling into more and more health issues, but there are steps to take in order to preserve a longer and better quality of life. In order to increase metabolic rate, burn fat, lose that belly and stay healthy, you must exercise. Weight resistance training is the most effective route to take to change your life! Not only will you target and decrease that unwanted belly fat, you will decrease the major, fatal health risks associated with excessive fat. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, organ dysfunction and many other incurable diseases develop over time if you don’t do anything to get rid of it! People may become afraid to address it, too lazy to put in effort, believe it won’t happen to them, or simply think it’s too late. The truth is, you will be more afraid to address the conditions you cause from being too lazy or denying you’re a candidate who was too old to change. It doesn’t take hours a day or everyday. All it takes is roughly 1 hour a day, which is 4% of your entire day. If you do that 3 times a week, you are contributing to 12% of your entire week. Training for 30 minutes is even less of your day and week. How can you not believe 4% of your day is not worth changing your life, the way you look, the way you feel and how long you live? More importantly, how can that 4% not be important enough to boost the quality of life you live? When will it be worth it to you?

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Add Family Fun to Chores (Family Features) when school is in session and just getting out the door is an accomplishment, having goto routines can help make ordinary activities more exciting for the entire family. However, if you encounter resistance to everyday household tasks, you may just need a simple revamp to make activities more entertaining and engaging. refresh your family routines with these ideas designed to create more willing participants: trash duty No one likes taking out the trash, but with a nudge, even little helpers can find fun in this mundane chore. ask for help sorting materials in the recycle bin for an educational chance to throw things without getting into trouble. Or try timing how long it takes to gather trash from the bedrooms or bathrooms, and set a goal to break that record next week. Personal care getting kids to brush not once but twice a day can be an onerous endeavor, but making the activity silly may be just the answer. The “Silly Brushing Song” is a fun, interactive music video and tool for parents that Tom’s of Maine created in partnership with children’s singer and songwriter Laurie Berkner to help get kids brushing for a full two minutes, twice a day, as recommended by the american Dental association. For a winning combination, add Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste, the No. 1 natural children’s toothpaste according to SPINS, a provider of retail consumer insights for natural, organic and specialty products. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the toothpaste is made

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for kids ages 2-6 with natural ingredients including real strawberry extract and no artificial flavors, dyes or sweeteners. Learn more at tomsofmaine.com. yard work Tools made for pint-sized helpers can make all the difference in getting junior gardeners on board. So can setting small, attainable goals so they can celebrate a sense of accomplishment. Try designating a flower bed to get rid of leaves or a section of the yard that needs sticks removed. Be sure to demonstrate proper techniques and give frequent praise for a job well done. clean-up time It’s no secret that kids can destroy a room in minutes, especially when it’s a room filled with their favorite toys. When it comes to cleaning up, all that mess can be overwhelming. Look for ways to make the chore more manageable, such as picking up all the cars and trucks first then the building blocks next, for example. Sing songs while you work to help make the time go faster. Pet care For many households, pets are not only beloved members of the family, they’re living, breathing lessons in responsibility. Once the novelty of a new animal wears off, however, so can the excitement of feeding and walking. A simple sticker chart can be a hands-on and effective way to remind kids that this is a chore that needs to be completed every single day. Plus, pet care can be a fun way to introduce children to the importance of responsibilities and becoming a “big kid.” For added fun, make your own stickers using funny photos of your family pets.

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COMMUNITY NEWS FINANCIAL / TAX ADVICE RoBERt SpIELmaN, Cpa, JD

Year End Planning 2017/2018

ovember and December are the months tax professionals urge their project their current year tax picture, while at the same time considering what the next year might look like. these later months in the year are a time when most taxpayers have a pretty good idea what their full year tax picture will look like. at the same time, this gives us weeks to plan for the current year and consider how current year planning can af fect the next year. when we consider 2017 and 2018 together, we can implement strategies resulting in the overall best posture.

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while 2017 saw many tax cour t cases impacting specific circumstances, other than hurricane relief, there has been no significant tax legislation, that at present, af fects our year end planning. the current proposals in congress will af fect all of us dif ferently, but at this time, we do not know what provisions will be enacted and whether they will be retroactive to the beginning of 2017. all of these uncer tainties put us in a dif ficult position to accurately plan for the end of this year and into 2018. nonetheless, planning is still essential. as always, individuals should accumulate all their income and deduction data to date and project the totals through year end. Do a quick calculation as to what your taxes might be with your projected taxable income, then consider additional action steps that might improve your net result. below are some planning ideas for the end of 2017. additional strategies not mentioned, may be applicable in your circumstances. that is why it is essential to meet with your accountant in the next few weeks to explore strategies uniquely applicable to your circumstances. 1. review your ability to shift income to family members in lower tax brackets. this can be accomplished in small businesses to reduce income of senior family members. 2. make sure you have utilized the annual gift tax exemption of $14,000 per person. in 2018, $14,000 is increased to $15,000. if you do make gifts, making them early in the year creates an oppor tunity for the recipients to earn income, which eventually might be subject to a lower income tax. 3.review all your business activities and schedule c sole proprietorships. accelerate deductions and postpone income where possible. 4.if you have capital gains income, consider taking losses on securities in your por tfolio. be careful of the wash sale rules, which disallows losses for securities repurchased within thir ty (30) days. 5.carefully review your itemized deductions and how they are impacted by phase outs. if you can bunch up your deductions in 2017 to gain a benefit, consider doing so. if you cannot do so, consider pushing of f deductions to 2018 when you might be able to exceed applicable phase out limitations. 6.sometimes it makes sense to accelerate income into the current year to bring you up to a higher tax bracket than you might be in, but that will save taxes over the two year period. accelerating income can be accomplished through security sales, postponement of deductions, taking additional ir a withdrawals, and of course through timing of payments for taxes, charity and other miscellaneous deductions. the objective here is to consider 2017 and 2018 together to determine what strategy results in the lowest combined tax liability.

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7.consider fully funding your retirement accounts if you need additional deductions. if you do not need deductions or actually need income, consider additional retirement account withdrawals. remember, if you reached age 70 ½ this year, you may delay your first withdrawal until next year, so long as it is made before april 1. if you are in this circumstance, it is impor tant to determine in which year taking your first required minimum distribution results in the best tax situation. 8.consider “rothifying” your ir a accounts, if you need to accelerate income into 2017. many taxpayers end up with little or no taxable income in years before they are required to take minimum distributions. oftentimes when those distributions are required, their income increases markedly. the objective here is to smooth out your income and take advantage of a lower tax liability by minimizing ef fective tax rates applicable to the withdrawals. 9. as always, make sure your Federal and state tax payments are suf ficient to avoid underpayment penalties. notwithstanding, sometimes an underpayment penalty is acceptable if making the payment in a succeeding year generates a tax benefit that may not have been generated in an earlier year. you must run the numbers to see if this strategy works for you. 10.review any credits that might be applicable. this includes business credits, education credits, energy credits, and state tax credits, among others. year-end tax planning can be complex and is often based on assumptions and speculation. this is magnified by tax legislation uncer tainty. notwithstanding, we need to do what we can based upon the facts as they presently exist. For most of us, tax rates might not be decreasing significantly in 2018, so the action steps addressed above most likely apply. if however, you and your advisor believe your 2018 tax bracket may be significantly less than the bracket in 2017, many of the strategies addressed above should be implemented in reverse. that means accelerating deductions from 2018 to 2017 where they will be more valuable, and postponing income into 2018 where the tax rate might be lower. while your tax return can be viewed as a historical document, your tax planning is for here and now. Plan your actions steps for the remainder of 2017 into 2018. as tax changes come into clearer view, you can alter your strategies to take advantage of any benefits that might accrue. but if you don’t plan, your tax savings oppor tunities will surely pass you by. my best advice, pull all your information together, plan now in november, plan again in December, and you will cer tainly have done the best you can. best of luck this tax planning season and best wishes for a happy holiday season and wonder ful new year.

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reating a business from the ground up is no small endeavor. From planning to financing to putting standard business services in place, there’s a lot to tackle. All of that is in addition to operating the day-to-day business. To overcome these obstacles, franchising is an ideal solution for many aspiring business owners. It provides the advantages of business ownership, but with the added support of a recognized brand and an established method of doing business. Partnering with a franchise like The UPS Store offers numerous benefits. Flexibility. Opening a franchise allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of making your own business decisions and being your own boss, while working toward your goals of personal and financial independence at your own pace.

Networking opportunities. Connecting with other franchisees at area meetings, regional conferences and national conventions helps you stay informed of industry trends, discover new tools and resources, and develop lasting relationships with fellow franchisees. The result is a peer group that has intimate knowledge of your business model that can serve as a valuable resource as your business grows. Product development. Part of developing your business is understanding your customers’ needs and introducing new products and solutions. As a franchise owner, you can contribute insight to the process but focus on running your business while development experts dedicate themselves to researching and innovating new products and services that can help you better serve your customers.

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Once you’ve settled on a business model that meets your needs, developing a business plan is an essential next step. These five tips can help you get started: n Think

long-term. A solid business plan should account for your start-up, of course, but also the longer range future of your operations. Consider how you want your business to look five years down the road. Create goals and build in milestones to chart your progress on that long-term path. n Write it yourself. No one can embrace your vision as completely as you can and developing the plan yourself gives you a deep understanding of every aspect of the business, which is essential for good management. Even if you hand over certain responsibilities down the road, being aware of each aspect of your business can make you a stronger, more successful leader. n Review the plan over time. Know that time brings change. The business climate and other variables that influenced your original plan will likely shift over the course of your ownership. That’s why it’s important to revisit your plan at least annually to ensure your original roadmap is still on the right track strategically. Photo courtesy of Getty Images n Share your plan with others. Inviting input from an adviser or experienced friend or colleague is a great way to spur new ideas and identify potential problem areas. Be sure you’re prepared to accept constructive criticism to help shape the best possible business plan. n Stick to it. After all the sweat equity you invest in creating your business plan, the worst thing you can do is allow it to collect dust Once settled on atobusiness that meets your needs, on a you’ve shelf. Use the plan guide youmodel in launching and growing developing a business plan is an essentialand next step. These five tips your business. When business is booming you’re too busy to can help you get started: think strategically, you’ll be grateful to have a well-conceived plan to rely upon. n Think long-term. A solid business plan should account for

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your start-up, of course, but also the longer range future of your operations. Consider how you want your business to look five years down the road. Create goals and build in milestones to chart your progress on that long-term path. December 2017 question? contact Lucy@bocasbestmagazine.com or caLL 954-255-5226 www.bocasbestmagazine.com n Write it yourself. No one can embrace your vision as completely as you can and developing the plan yourself gives you a deep understanding of every aspect of the business, which is essential A focus on small business is driving big results for one

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My view from the City Council BY RoBeRt S. WeinRoth

It’s The Season For Family Time ! as we look ahead, the month of December is jam packed with activities. our family favorite is the annual holiday parade, now in its 47th year! so you don’t miss out, here’s a par tial list of the events planned for this month. the 47th annual Holiday Parade will return on wednesday Dec 6th. the parade, which kicks of at 7:30 PM from se 5th st, will run nor th along Federal Hw y, terminating at the Mizner Park amphitheatre. on sunday Dec 10th the 15th annual Lynn universit y gingerbread Holiday concer t will be held in the great Hall at boca raton resor t & club from 2- 4PM. this is a ticketed event, which raises scholarship funds for the c onser vator y ’s deser ving and talented student musicians. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: ht tps://w w w.lynn. edu/events/gingerbread- holidayc oncer t-20171210 -20 0pm also on the sunday is another family favorite, the Fau tuba christmas. the free show star ts at 5PM at Mizner Park amphitheatre. the show is rain or shine. on saturday Dec 16th the 41st annual boat Parade will begin at 6:30 PM at the c -15 canal on the intrac oastal water way and proceed south, through Lake boc a. watch for notices on the bridge openings along the parade route. bleachers will be set up on the “ wildf lower ” park for viewing. on Monday Dec 18th, a c ommunit y pep rally for the “home” team from conference usa will be held at the Mizner Park amphitheatre with the marching band parading through Mizner Park.

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on tuesday Dec 19th it ’s the “big game! ” the 4th playing of the boca raton bowl at Fau stadium begins at 7PM. there will be a “ fan -zone” for family fun on the Fau grounds on tuesday af ternoon. this year the bowl will feature teams from the americ an athletic conference and conference usa . Last year c - usa champion western Kentuck y bested Memphis, 51- 31. the three past boca raton bowl champions, Marshall, toledo and wKu combined to go 3 4 - 6 in years they won the game. get your tickets at: ht tps://w w w.thebocaratonbowl. com on Friday Dec 22nd another family favorite, the cit y of boc a raton presents the Polar e xpress movie and activities at Mizner Park amphitheatre (under the stars). Doors open at 4:30 PM with family friendly activities and the free movie will begin at 5:30 PM. Feel free to bring your chairs or blankets for seating or, for your convenience, chairs can be rented for $5 cash. Food and beverages will be available to purchase inside the venue. no outside food or beverages are allowed. the show is rain or shine. as you can see, December is jam packed with holiday fun. but don’t forget the Festival of the ar ts returns for the 11th year in Februar y. with guest ar tists including Kathleen bat tle, it zhak Pearlman and bill Murray (to name but a few) and a presentation of et the ex traterrestrial, with full live orchestration provided by the symphonia boca raton, you will not want to miss out. tickets are on sale for the series or by individual event at: ht tps://w w w. festivalof thear tsboc a.org wishing you and your family a safe holiday season!

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so if god already knows everything, why do we even need to pray? god existed before there was anything else, has everything under His command, is all powerful and after creation says in the book of genesis, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness;”. god created us to have relationship with Him. Prayer is simply defined as talking to God. although god knows everything, like any Father, He still likes to hear the request of his children. as a christian, i believe that the Messiah has already come. His name is Jesus, and while He was with us, He gave us an example of how to pray. Here is a very modern translation of the bible which highlights His example for prayer: “our Father in Heaven, reveal who you are. set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. you’re in charge! you can do anything you want! you’re ablaze in beauty!” (the Message)

Here are 5 things to remember about PRAYER: 1. Process. there really isn’t one. we can pray anywhere, anytime. He recommends praying without ceasing. it is always good to get your head and your heart right before praying. i also recommend to pray for others and not just ourselves. 2. Power. remember who you are praying to. god is all powerful. He created the whole thing. which means He is the architect of everything. i rejoice in worshipping a god i don’t fully understand all the time. However, i know, based on evidence, that He has the power to do anything. 3. PriVacy. we know that the bible tells us that wherever 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, the Lord will be there. but i believe the most effective prayer is private. whenever i want intimacy with someone, i want it to be just between me and them. 4. Posture. immediately, you think of the “right” posture during prayer. Prayer comes from your heart, so don’t worry about the position of your body. instead, be mindful of the posture and condition of your heart. 5.PersonaL. Make prayer real and not repetitious. no one has conversation where they repeat the same things over and over. it should be no different with god. talk to Him as a Father or as a friend who sticks closer than a brother. He loves you unconditionally.

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if you’ve never talked to god, try it today. May He richly bless you as you enjoy great conversation with Him.

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SALES 1,244,546

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Reason for Sale: Retirement- Profitable Distributor of Consumer Products. Established since 1983 servicing hardware stores and home centers. Seller attends 3 trade shows/year. Main products offered are keys, pocket knives, workers hats. $85k worth of inventory included in the sale. Great books & records (3 years of tax return on file). Visa qualified. Experienced staff. Trademark included in sale. Sales 600k +.

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Reason for Sale: Relocation/Semi Absentee- Computer Repair Firm Established since 1991. This seller has been servicing the Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, Boca Raton area for 27 years. Servicing commercial and residential customers. Experts in apple and windows products. 1400 sq ft facility with low rent.1 experienced technician will stay with new owner. Fully equipped. Seller builds computers and sell parts.

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BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS HONORS VOLUNTEERS Fort Lauderdale resident Maria Orsini named “Volunteer of the Year” the broward center for the Per forming ar ts recently held its annual volunteer recognition event which paid tribute to the nearly 1,0 0 0 volunteers who donated 118,0 0 0 hours of community ser vice during the pastHERE season to the broward center and its BYLINE af f iliate venues. more than 550 volunteers attended an appreciation dinner and were enter tained with musical per formances by broward center staf f members and cast members of tar zan and the broward center spotlights youth vocal ensemble singing a medley from the broadway season. guests also enjoyed hearing actress and television host iris acker discuss her career. For t Lauderdale resident maria orsini was recognized as the 2017-18 “ Volunteer of the year ” for donating 970 hours during the season, which was the most by any volunteer. the prize package included tickets to Jersey boys, a dinner gif t cer tif icate to mar ti’s new river bistro and gif t basket f illed with wine, snacks and broadway show souvenirs.

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also recognized were Holly wood resident arlene golden who contributed 920 hours and For t Lauderdale resident Kathy butler who donated 885 hours of volunteer time.

the broward center also recognized 36 volunteers who were applauded for ser vice of 10 years or more, and received their gold bow tie signif ying this level of ser vice. seven volunteers were honored for their 20 -year milestone of volunteering. Volunteers usher and ser ve as community ambassadors for the broward center and its af f iliate venues: the Parker Playhouse, the rose & alfred miniaci Per forming ar ts center at nova southeastern universit y and the aventura ar ts & cultural center. Volunteers commit to a regular weekly shif t (choosing a regular evening or matinee) for the full season. the broward center volunteer ushers are a dynamic mix of theater-lovers, from retired seniors and baby boomers to high school students, many of whom earn community ser vice hours and volunteer alongside a parent or grandparent. Volunteers are eligible to begin ushering per formances upon completion of a three -hour orientation session that includes a tour of the broward center and an introduction to ushering. For more information, contact the volunteer of f ice at 95 4.468.268 4 or e -mail volunteer@ browardcenter.org. the broward center for the Per forming ar ts is located in the river walk ar ts & enter tainment District at 201 sw Fif th avenue in For t Lauderdale. For more information visit browardcenter.org, like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/browardcenter, follow us on twitter and instagram @browardcenter, subscribe to our channel at youtube.com/user/ browardcenter and join the conversation with # browardcenter.

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the broward center 2017-2018 season is presented by the broward Per forming ar ts Foundation. autonation, bank of america, greater For t Lauderdale convention & Visitors bureau, L atam airLines, master card, Paramount refreshment solutions and sun sentinel are proud sponsors of the broward center. one of america’s premier per forming ar ts venues, the broward center for the Per forming ar ts presents more than 70 0 per formances each year to more than 70 0,0 0 0 patrons, showcasing a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. guest experiences at the broward center include the all-inclusive L atam airLines cLub LeVeL, spectacular river front views for special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, water front dining at mar ti’s new river bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the rose miniaci ar ts education center. with one of the largest ar ts-in- education programs in the united states, the broward center ser ves more than 150,0 0 0 students annually. the broward Per forming ar ts Foundation, inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the broward center. the broward center for the Per forming ar ts is located in the river walk ar ts & enter tainment District at 201 sw Fif th ave. in For t Lauderdale. For more information, visit browardcenter.org. the river walk ar ts & enter tainment consor tium is a cultural par tnership bet ween the broward center for the Per forming ar ts, bonnet House museum & gardens, nsu ar t museum For t Lauderdale, Florida grand opera, For t Lauderdale Histor y center and the Historic stranahan House museum. it is suppor ted by the broward county board of count y commissioners as recommended by the broward cultural council and the greater For t Lauderdale convention & Visitors bureau. Programs are sponsored in par t by the state of Florida, Depar tment of state, Division of cultural af fairs, the Florida council on ar ts and culture.

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