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Newly elected Delray commission to serve as CRA board By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Commissioner Shirley Johnson led the charge in keeping the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency board independent from the city commission last year. This year, her position changed and last month she asked the newly elected commission to support her request to take over control of the board. In a 4-1 vote, commissioners agreed to remove the existing seven members from the board, which is charged with eliminating slum and blight from parts of the city, and place themselves as the board members. That means that more than 75 programs and multi-million dollar budget of the agency will be under the purview of the commission.
Professional photographers and friends Jerry Whitty and Flora Zolin will showcase photographs from their nonprofit Honor Portraits at the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square this month. Staff photo.
Local photographers volunteer time, skills to snap free portraits of veterans
Nonprofit Honor Portraits aims to provide free portraits to veterans
By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Professional photographers and friends Jerry Whitty and Flora Zolin are on a mission: to take the photographs of as many veterans as they can find locally— and fast.
through their nonprofit Honor Portraits. And some of their photos will be on display this month at Delray Beach’s Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square.
They have been snapping free portraits of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and other war veterans since 2016
From May 4-May 27, visit “American Pie - Art to Honor,” a multi-media Americana-themed art exhibit.
The opening of the exhibit will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 4. It will feature about a dozen Honor Portraits and American-themed art for sale. Some proceeds from any sales will be donated to Honor Portraits. Whitty said the group has captured the portraits of [CONT. PG 2]
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Commissioner Johnson said she spent the last year watching the board and was displeased on the lack of movement in developing the West Atlantic Avenue corridor, also known as The Set. “I watched and I listened and I learned something was amiss,” she said. “The land is ripe for picking and there has been no demonstrable movement in four years.” She cited the repeated failure to redevelop three blocks of land on West Atlantic Avenue and the failed negotiations to bring Publix to that area as some of the reasons she changed her mind. “It was probably one of the worst decisions, I could make leading the charge,” she said of her previous support of the independent board. “It was a mistake. Now is the time to hit the reset button.” Commissioner Ryan Boylston cast the sole dissenting vote on the take over. He said he wanted to discuss the topic and get a few meetings under the new commission’s belt before making a major decision. It was the commission’s first regular meeting. [CONT. PG 2]
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Local photographers volunteer time, skills to snap free portraits of veterans [FROM PG 1]
ing for more.
about 260 veterans so far. And they are look-
They witnessed a ceremony where several WWWII veterans were honored with the Legion of Honour decades after their service ended.
“With WWII vets dying at hundreds per day, we are rushing to find them,” Zolin said. “I pick people up in the street, in grocery stores, in restaurants, if they are wearing a veterans cap I stop them.”
“These veterans give me goosebumps and put tears in my eyes,” Zolin said. “They are so appreciative.” Currently, Honor Portraits stages the
Honor Portraits was created by Whitty. The photographer said he was looking for a way to get his spark back when it came to taking pictures.
photo shoots with lighting and back drops and provides the veteran with digital photos. Ultimately, they would like to raise money to be able to pro-
“I got bored with my photography,” he said. “I needed to do something more.” He wanted to put his skills toward a cause that made a difference. He decided donating portraits to veterans was the purpose and he asked his friend Zolin if she wanted to help. “It wasn’t even a thought or a question,” she said. “I said, ‘Absolutely, What a wonderful thing to do.’” So, the two set out across Palm Beach County looking for veterans to take photos of. They have reached out to veterans groups, retirement communities and used social media to find their subjects. Their goal is to provide veterans with a free photo as a way to say thanks for their services. Very few fit into their uniforms, but several have shimmied into bomber jackets, grabbed their medals or found a veterans hat for their close ups. Others bring a momento, one brought a piece of plane he was in
vide a framed photo to the veterans. The nonprofit funnels all donations directly to the cost of taking the phoNonprofit Honor Portraits provides free photos to veterans. Staff photo.
tos. None of the photographers or
with a bullet hole.
volunteers are paid.
Some share their experiences freely, others finally feel comfortable opening up about their service decades later and some just sit quietly for the shoot unable to discuss experiences they endured. Whitty’s father was a WWII veteran and he said his dad never spoke about his service. “A kamikaze hit his ship,” he said. “He survived, but he never spoke about it. He left a book with photos and articles in it.” While taking the photos, Whitty and Zolin have heard all types of stories. One veteran described digging a hole in the sand to hide on Omaha Beach while being shot at by the enemy.
Another shared how he was spared after his plane was shot down and his parachute became stuck on a church steeple in Germany. When a trap door opened, he was asked if he spoke German. Not knowing what to answer, he said no and his life was spared. A WWII veteran shared during his photo shoot that he was at the liberation of a concentration camp. His wife, who was sitting next to him, had no idea.
“It all goes to honor the veterans and they deserve it,” Whitty said. For more information about Honor Portraits,
visit
http://www.honor-
portraits.org or like the nonprofit on Facebook at Honor Portraits. To donate to the group, visit https://www. gofundme.com/honor-portraits-inc
Newly elected Delray commission to serve as CRA board The fact that the topic was on the first agenda of the new commission was alarming to some residents. Others said the time has come for elected leaders to take control over the agency’s decisions.
Commissioner Frankel brought up a concern he had with a specific CRA board member, who shared anti-Semitic posts on their Facebook page. Without identifying the member, Frankel who is Jewish, called the posts he saw offensive.
Talks of the take over have been thrown around for the past several years. It was a major topic during the 2017 election cycle. In a narrow 3-2 vote, the previous commission kept the board independent. This year, no candidates pitched platforms regarding disbanding the board.
The posts were made by Reggie Cox. They were re-posts of memes and videos.
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Commissioner Adam Frankel said he wants to keep the board independent, but supported the take over as long as it is temporary. Mayor Shelly Petrolia who supported the take over last year, agreed. “This has been off track for a while,” she said. “Let’s get it back on the right track and then reconstitute it.”
“That’s a big deal to me,” Frankel said. “I believe people have First Amendment rights. They can post whatever they want. They can say whatever they want. However, when they represent a city board, it takes it to a different level.” City staff estimate commissioners will likely have to fill the agency board seats for about a year before they can reconstitute the board. The agency’s April meetings were canceled while city staff figure out logistics of the new board. The commission will likely meet as the agency board for the first time this month.
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Ball Boy at 2018 Delray Open receives tennis scholarship from Palm Beach resident, Brown University alumni By: David DiPino Contributing Writer Jameson “Jamie” Corsillo, a youth tennis player and volunteer ball boy who recently participated in the 2018 Delray Beach Open has received a tennis scholarship from Palm Beach resident Amin Koury, a Brown University alumni. Koury, a managing partner at KAD Companies, a single family office and private investment company, learned that Corsillo was not only an aspiring professional tennis player, a freshman honor roll student and National Junior Beta Club member at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale. “I admire his academic and athletic excellence. Jamie has a unique combination of skill, talent, and toughness. With the right support, I think he can do some really great things in life, on and off the tennis court. I wish him and his family the best of luck.” Koury said. Koury is a former college tennis player and Brown University alumni. Corsillo was ranked No. 2 in the nation in the USTA Boys 14 & Under division in both 2016 and 2017. He competes in tournaments throughout the country and still finds time to volunteer as a ball boy.
With the support of tennis coach Steve Longley and mentorship of Jeff Bingo, general manager of Delray Beach Tennis Center, Corsillo aspires to transition into the ITF-International Tennis Federation Tournaments and compete throughout the world. Corsillo’s schedule consists of balancing school and training for competitions. “Jamie is unique because he maintains a traditional eight hour daily school schedule. Most players on his level are homeschooled which allows more flexibility for conditioning, training and competing.” Longley said. Cursillo’s mother supports her son’s dream of playing tennis. “It is challenging to keep up with Jamie’s rigorous academic, tennis and travel schedule and keep him a balanced teenager. I desire to support my son’s dream of becoming a professional tennis player while still prioritizing his academic commitments.” Meredith Cursillo said. Introduced to hitting tennis balls at the age of five years old, Jamie enjoys the mental challenge of the one-on-one competition. “I am very grateful to Mr. Koury for his generous tennis scholarship which will help pay for up-
coming training and competitions,” Cursillo said. On March 19, Jamie volunteered as ball boy at the Miami Open. He then traveled to Indian Wells, CA, to play in the 16’s youth-tennis competition at the Easter Bowl, a USTA National Level 1 event, where in 2012 he won the Boys 12-Under Silver Ball in Singles and Doubles competitions, in 2017 was the Bronze Ball Winner in Doubles at the event. After Easter Bowl, he heads to Carson, CA, to compete in the International Spring Championships. Corsillo is currently a Top-5 College Recruit Class of 2021, Blue Chip for past five years with a 12 UTR according to www.TennisRecruiting.net. Corsillo’s youth tennis career has included playing tennis games with Mats Wilander, the world’s No. 1 tennis player from 1982 to 1988, and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, at 7-years-old was the youngest boy to win a scholarship to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York City and had the honor of being hand-picked by tennis legend John McEnroe himself. In 2011, Corsill was featured in Sports Illustrated Kids, in 2012 won the Little Mo International Tennis Championships in Flushing, NY,
Jamie Corsillo and Amin C Khoury at Delray Tennis Center. Submitted photo.
in 2014 was the State of Florida’s No. 1 player for 12-Under Boys, was ranked nationally as the No. 3 player, 12-Under Boys, and won the Silver Ball USTA at the Winter Nationals in Arizona. Corsillo continued his climb close to home in 2015 as the Winner of the Longines Future Aces and represented the U.S. in Paris at Rolland Garros, the famed orange clay court at the French Open major tennis tournament. In 2016, Corsillo was ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 2 nationally in the Boys 14-Under class as a 13-year-old and was the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National hard Courts Silver Ball Singles Winner and USTA Level 2 national Winner at the Delray Tennis Center.
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Village Academy Head Start students receive STEAM Lab thanks to partnership with PNC Bank Staff report Before many of the early education students at Village Academy can understand what an architect or software developer actually does, they will be learning hands-on what the basics entail. The opportunity to explore a physics playground or the marine sciences is thanks to a recent grant from PNC Bank to add a STEAM Lab. Kids were welcomed to the $60,000 lab in one of the portables on campus by Sesame Street star Cookie Monster last month. After hugs, high fives and a few photos with the blue, furry character, they got to work— or play— on a water table, with building blocks and at an electrical engineering corner. The opening of the lab was part of a culmination of a two-year grant funded by the PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great Initiative to enhance preschool educa-
Village Academy head start students listen to a story about a turtle. They received Village Academy students play on a water table that is in their new STEAM Lab a take home copy of the book to read at home. Staff photo. that was donated from PNC Bank. Staff photo.
tion.
children’s museum within the school.
to early education.
The $60,000 lab, created out of a partnership with PNC, Palm Beach State College’s Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, the Young At Art Museum and the school districts of Broward and Palm Beach County to bring STEAM to preschools, will serve as a
“I am a very proud principal,” Village Academy Principal LaToya Dixon said. “We are preparing our students to go out and experience education. It’s a wonderful opportunity.”
In addition to the lab’s debut, PNC named teacher Carmen Vazquez its “Teacher Hero.” She was recognized with additional funding that she can use in her classroom.
PNC began its Grow Up Great initiative in 2004. It is a $350 million commitment
She has worked at Village Academy for six years and as a teacher for 11 years. “I am so honored,” she said. “It’s important for them to have this moment and explore and have these opportunities. Their faces just light up.” She teaches 3-year-olds and has been involved in the PNC initiative for the past two years. The program included paid Saturday trainings for teachers, STEAM fair days where Palm Beach State College brought activities and experiments to the students and take home family fun packs for use at home.
Village Academy students were greeted by Cookie Monster in their new STEAM Lab last month. Staff photo.
A Village Academy student teams up with PNC VP Cressman Bronson to work on physics. Staff photo.
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things you need to know this May in Delray Beach 1 Volunteer to help restore the Lake Ida parcel on May 5. The Institute for Regional Conservation needs help removing invasive plant species, adding native plants to support native wildlife, and picking up trash and debris throughout the site. You must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Contact Cara Abbott at admin@regionalconservation.org or 305-247-6547 to sign up.
ment employees for their service. Awards for police officer, supervisor, rookie and employee of the year will be handed out. The event includes dinner and entertainment.
4 Comedian Lucas Bohn is on tour
2 Spend $200 while shopping downtown Delray between May 1-12 and receive a Phalaenopisis Orchid Plant. Save your receipts from fashion boutiques, specialty stores, gift shops, art galleries, spas, salons and fitness studios. Pick up your orchid from May 9-12 at either Hands Stationers or Petite Connection. Restaurant receipts are not valid. Orchid pick up times can be found at downtowndelraybeach.com 3 The Police Awards Dinner will take place on May 11 at the Delray Beach Marriott. The Delray Citizens for Delray Police will recognize officer and depart-
Slices Rotary Club of Delray Beach plants 70 trees Members of the Rotary Club of Delray Beach and Community Greening staff along with many volunteers gathered to plant 70 trees in Bexley Park located off Military Trail. This event was made possible by the money raised at the recent fundraising event celebrating the 70 years of service of The Rotary Club of Delray Beach.
and making a stop in Delray at Old School Square’s Crest Theatre on May 12. The one-man-show “Lesson Plans to Late Night” begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20.
5 Sandoway Discovery Center has a new edition, Sweetie Pie, the stingray. Sweetie Pie is a Cownose Ray. They get their names from their forehead, which resembles the nose of a cow. Sweetie Pie was a gift from Heide O’Connell.
5 Delray’s mAe Gallery will present mixed-media prints of renowned artist Carmon Colangelo from May 4-27. Colangelo is the Dean of the Sam Fox School of Art and Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. For these works, Colangelo combines digital and traditional processes to create large, colorful, mixed-media prints that explore various ideas about the human experience and the contemporary condition. The mAe will feature Colangelo’s works produced in conjunction with Flying Horse Editions - a collaborative research studio for visual artists at the University of Central
7 Delray Beach’s Old School Square Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city’s Marina Historic District is also on the National Register.
“This was a great community collaboration,” said Jessica Rosato, Rotary Membership and Board Member. “By planting these trees, we are increasing the tree canopy percentage to help the environment.”
Delray employee voted onto Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association board
Palm Beach County Bar Association offers free seminar For Law Week, the Palm Beach County Bar Association is offering a free onehour informative session on the topic “Unable to pay your mortgage or Association dues?” The free seminar takes place on from 2 to 3 p.m. on May 3 at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library.
Mark Cassini, Community Greening; Judy Mollica, Rotary; Barbara Cooper, Rotary; Mikki Shidler, Rotary; Linda Hubbard, Rotary; Darrel Hunter, Rotary; Steve English, Rotary; Jessica Rosato, Rotary; Roger Caine, Rotary; Betsy Owen, Rotary; Matt Shipley, Community Greening. Submitted photo.
Florida in Orlando. The opening is from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 4.
The session will cover some of the major provisions of the Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, the Fair Housing Act and laws impacting Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations. Attendees will learn steps to take when a homeowner is unable to pay their mortgage or association dues. RSVP by calling 561-894-7500.
8 Community Greening was awarded a $20,000 grant from TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation “TD Green Streets,” which supports innovative urban greening and tree-planting projects in low- to moderate-income areas. Community Greening plans to use the money to plant 100 trees in front of Spady Elementary school along Lake Ida Road. The
Delray Beach’s Assistant Director of Human Resources for the city of Delray Duane D’Andrea, was recently nominated and voted onto the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association (FPELRA) board during their annual conference. FPELRA is the premier association that assists and represents jurisdictions in all 67 counties in Florida required to engage in collective bargaining under Chapter 447, Florida Statutes, the Public Employees Relations Act. Previously, D’Andrea was a Labor Relations Officer for a Class I Railroad, CSX. He holds a M.A. in Public Policy, and a B.S. in Human Resource Management. In addition, Mr. D’Andrea is a certified
City of Delray Beach was one of 10 cities selected for a grant this year.
9 The Frog Alley Caribbean Festival will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 12. The free event will have entertainment on two stages including Caribbean Waves Steel Drum Band, the Milagro Center Steel Drum Group, a Junkanoo parade, Pan Paradise Reggae Band and a DJ. Free family activities include: Frog Alley Scavenger Hunt, Spady Museum Family Tree, craft activities, outdoor games and face painting. Visit local Caribbean vendors selling artwork, jewelry and Caribbean food. Live Painting by Ja Fleu. The event takes place on Atlantic Avenue and SW 5th Avenue. For more information, visit TheSetDelray.org/ FrogAlley 10 The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business Expo from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 15 at the Arts Garage. The event is free and open to the public to attend. Learn about the local business community.
EEO Investigator, a certified Mediator, holds the Florida Certified Labor Relations Professional Certification as well as his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Society of Human Resources Certified Professional ( SHRM-CP) designations and is a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Delray Home Tour raises record amount The 17th annual Delray Beach Home Tour brought in a record amount of $130,109 for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation. More than 700 guests visited seven homes and a garden in the Palm Trail neighborhood. They enjoyed a luncheon and silent auction.
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Frank White, Kaufman Lynn Construction’s new president 1 Tell us a little bit about yourself and what it means to you to be named president of Kaufman Lynn Construction. I have been with Kaufman Lynn Construction (KL) for almost seven years and am fortunate to have witnessed the growth that has occurred in South Florida, our industry and especially here at KL. This area is special to me as a Miami native who grew up in a Cuban-American household. After graduating from the University of Florida, I returned to Miami to work at Beauchamp Construction. I started working at KL in 2011 when Mike Kaufman hired me to develop and lead KL’s multi-family division and help direct the company’s growth into new regions outside of southeast Florida. I’m excited to see the company that Mike started nearly 30-years ago expand from southeast Florida to the Fort Myers-Naples area and now to North Carolina and Texas with two new offices. With KL’s tremendous growth, Mike appointed me president to focus on the firm’s day-today operations so that he could focus on our company culture and, most importantly, our clients’ complete satisfaction. Being the first president named by Mike Kaufman in this company’s history is an honor.
2 Kaufman Lynn recently relocated its headquarters to Delray Beach. What projects in the local South Florida mar-
ket does Kaufman Lynn have in the pipeline?
3 What does the local development market look like for the rest of 2018?
We are enjoying the Delray Beach area. We had outgrown our old office space and decided to invest in property on the Congress Avenue Corridor to develop and build an inspiring office. With about 150 associates, we liked the proximity to TriRail and I-95, and the easy commutes to Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale International Airports, which keep our team connected to our projects in South Florida and our regional offices in other states.
We have seen South Florida development continue to rebound since the recession ten years ago. Florida offers a unique environment that is business-friendly, has no state taxes and, of course, our weather, beaches and outdoor venues are unmatched anywhere.
We have many projects in the pipeline, including: • Aloft Hotel in Delray Beach – This project, which will be completed later this year, will bring 122 hotel rooms and 35 condominiums near Atlantic Avenue. • Tower 155 in downtown Boca Raton – A 128-unit, 12-story luxury condominium overlooking Mizner Park. • Bluesten Park in Hallandale Beach – This $28 million community recreation facility includes an indoor basketball court, outdoor community pool, tennis and basketball courts, multi-purpose sports field, exercise trails and playgrounds. • Quadro in Miami – A 12-story, mixeduse residential project featuring 198 rental apartments with views of Biscayne Bay and 28,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.
While there is currently concern in the building industry about the impact of tariffs on construction pricing, we continue to see new project opportunities in all of our sectors. So far, we have been able to develop a significant pipeline of work in South Florida and at our regional offices that will continue KL’s growth well in to 2020.
4 What Kaufman Lynn project has been your favorite to work on? I’ve been fortunate to work with talented KL associates, owners, consultants and subcontractors on a number of projects. It’s hard to pick just one favorite, so here are a few that stand out: • Our work on the first, top-to-bottom exterior renovation of Miami’s Freedom Tower was honored by Engineering News Record as the best “Renovation/Restoration Project” in 2012. • The four-story Broward College/FIU Miramar West Center that features high-tech classrooms, science labs, a bookstore and sandwich shop in an
89,000-square-foot building. • In Boca Raton, the 370-unit, residential rental community at 850 Broken Sound that opened last summer. • And, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention our new corporate headquarters facility on Congress Avenue in Delray Beach.
5 What are you looking forward to most in your new position? Working alongside Mike Kaufman for several years has reinforced my knowledge of this industry and the strong capabilities that KL brings to its clients and each project. KL’s leadership team is unique – we’re nimble, innovative and we pride ourselves on delivering quality service to all of our clients, regardless of the size of the project. Mike has set the standard really high for this company, and thanks to him, we are well positioned for future growth.
Historical Society hosts 5th annual Harvest Celebration Staff report Celebrate Delray Beach’s agricultural heritage during the Delray Beach Historical Society’s 5th Annual Harvest Celebration. The Spring Harvest fundraising event returns on May 2 where farming history merges with local farms of the present. “We’re always thrilled to share this part of Delray’s history,” chairperson Mike Cruz said. “There are so many stories of building a town in the midst of untouched tropical wilderness and pioneers to be inspired
by. The legacy of local farm families is important to keep alive and we’re appreciative of the local restaurants who support this too. This is a night to celebrate both the farming families and the restaurants.” The evening will begin with at 5:30 p.m. with a Champagne Reception and Farmer Showcase followed by a wine-paired meal. Tickets cost $200 per person and benefit the DBHS.
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Primal Forces comes home to Boca Raton Nomadic Theater Company Announces 2018-19 Season at Sol Theatre
Theories of identity are put under the microscope in this time-bending drama. An aging writer (Angie Radosh), who despises technology, accompanied by a mysterious stranger, (Jacqueline Laggy) travels back in time to the dark woods of the past, unearthing a tragedy that shatters their notions of language, loneliness and essential self.
By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer After his stint at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach ended abruptly last December, Keith Garsson, artistic director of Primal Forces Productions is happy to have landed on his feet. The company has signed a deal to become the resident theater company at Sol Theatre in Boca Raton, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., replacing the former Evening Star Productions. Rosalie Grant, founder and artistic director of the Evening Star Productions at Sol Theatre, is relocating to New Mexico, according to her daughter, Sara Grant, 25, who will reprise her mother’s role as manager at Sol Theatre. This left a vacuum Garsson was eager to fill. After a 20 year incarnation as The Boca Raton Theater Guild, a home at Sugar Sand Park, a four-year detour through Andrews Living Arts (twice), Arts Garage and Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale, the theater director says he didn’t want people to think he disappeared. “I wanted to stay on their radar,” he says. “Hopefully this will be a longterm gig.” “We’ve come full-circle from our origins in Boca and are glad to be back in Boca Raton,” Garsson says, who brings with him long-time associate, Genie Croft, founder of the Women’s Theatre Project. Croft is anticipating the move back to Boca as well. “I love the creative experience of theatre,“ she says. “It’s an exciting challenge to move to a new space and present works that are thought-provoking, not always seen and start interesting conversations.” “Making a connection with the audience is always a thrill,” she says.
Having Our Say son and Primal Forces here at Sol Theatre,” says Sara Grant, who went to see Garsson’s production of playwright Daniel McIvor’s “Communion” at Empire Stage last January.
by Emily Mann
“He has a great artistic vision and our venue is perfect for his intimate productions,” she says. “I’m looking forward to a great collaboration – this is a win/win for both of us.”
Tickets: $30-$35
Garsson believes his theatre fills a niche that’s not filled by other theaters in the area including the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton and Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. “We’re Off-Broadway to their Broadway,” he jokes, but emphasizing that they are a professional theatre company using local actors with Broadway credits. “Theatre should reflect the values of the community and I invite the community to show up and give us their feedback,” Garsson says. “We’ll give you a night of thinking and top-notch entertainment without having to travel too far.” On tap for next season are shows with subjects that include African-American history, the Holocaust, aging, and Neil Simon’s dark comedy, “The Gingerbread Lady.” The season opens on Nov. 30, with “Breadcrumbs,” which was supposed to be the last show at the Arts Garage, a show Garsson expects will entice the South Palm Beach theater crowd.
from the book by Sarah L. and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth Directed by Genie Croft
Jan. 11 – Feb. 3, 2019 Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. The Delany sisters’ (Avery Sommers, Karen Stephens) extraordinary true story of our nation’s heritage recalls Paul Robeson, Harlem’s Golden Age and Jim Crow. As graduates of Columbia University, Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist while Sadie integrates the New York City school system. Blonde Poison by Gail Louw Directed by Keith Garsson
Feb. 15 – Mar. 10, 2019 Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. The true story of Stella Kubler (Lourelene Snedeker) who, in present day London, reflects on her days as a young Jewish girl in Nazi Germany. As she recounts her past, will we still see Stella as a victim? Or were her misdeeds as monstrous as those who imprisoned her? The Gingerbread Lady by Neil Simon
Tickets may be purchased primalforces. com or by calling 866-811-4111.
Tickets: $30-$35
The complete season:
“They’ve been very hospitable and welcomed us with open arms,” he says. “It’s a symbiotic relationship Primal Forces will present during season (Nov. – Apr.) replacing the Evening Star productions, and Sol Theatre children’s productions will continue over the summer.”
Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.
Breadcrumbs
“We’re so excited to have Keith Gars-
Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.
One of Neil Simon’s most mature comedies. It’s 1971 in New York City and Evie (Patti Gardner) is a cabaret singer compromised by her excessive lifestyle. As she tries to rebuild her life with her insecure friends Toby (Janice Hamilton) and Jimmy, can she also establish a closer relationship with her daughter?
by Jennifer Haley Directed by Keith Garsson Tickets: $30-$35 Nov. 30 – Dec. 23, 2018
Palm Beach County
Tickets: $30-$35
As an added enticement the theater is offering a special price for all four shows of $100.
Garsson says the Grants have given them free reign and as a Boca resident himself, he believes the proximity to the theater will allow him to be more hands-on.
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Don’t miss events 1 Eddie Money is heading to Mizner Park Amphitheater with Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat on May 12 at 6 p.m. Local band, The Lifesays, will open the show. Prices are $60 per person general admission, $60 for reserved seating, $100 VIP clock tower (standing room only), $125 VIP balcony seating and $150 VIP Pit table seating. VIP tickets include two cocktails and access to a private bar. VIP clock tower tickets include complimentary samples of Foghat Cellars wine, Doc Brown’s Really Bad Rum and assorted craft beers. Attendees are invited to bring items including unopened bags or cans of dog food, toys, or bedding to a Donation Station, to benefit Big Dog Rescue Ranch of Palm Beach and the Tri County Humane Society. Donors will receive a raffle ticket for an opportunity to win one of three gift baskets. For more information about making donations, visit www.eddiemoneyatmizner.com/donation-station.
for a complete line-up and ticket information.
2 SunFest music festival returns to West Palm Beach May 3-6. Don’t miss performers like Pitbull, Zedd, Nick Jonas, Incubus and Ice Cube. Visit sunfest.com
5 The 7th annual Delray Beach Craft Beerfest returns to the Pavilion at Old School Square on May 11. VIP access
3 The 1st Annual South Florida Be Like Brit 5K Walk for Haiti will take place on May 19. The walk begins at 10 a.m. at John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion. Hosted by the Gengel family, who founded Be Like Brit, after their daughter who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The nonprofit built an orphanage in Haiti in honor of their daughter. The fee for the walk is $19 per person. Register online at www.BeLikeBrit.org/FloridaWalk 4 Catch “Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?” at the Delray Beach Playhouse beginning May 18. Tickets cost $30 per person.
begins at 6:30 p.m. and general admission gates open at 7:30 p.m. Your ticket gets you unlimited samples of more than 100 craft brews, ciders and wines. Attendance is limited to give everyone the best beer tasting experience. Tickets support Old School Square. The event is rain or shine and open to folks 21 and older. Regular tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at gate. VIP is $55 in advance and $65 at gate if available.
on May 19. Swimmers will swim one mile in the ocean from the South 5 Lifeguard Tower to the South 1 tower and back. The race begins at 7 a.m. Registration costs $30 and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 17. Checks payable to City of Delray Beach. For more information, 561-2437352 or gaffney@mydelraybeach.com.
6 The Amazing Mom And Son Challenge returns on May 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mom and son teams will race around Delray looking for clues and performing challenges to be the first team to cross the finish line. Divisions begin at 5 years old. For more information, contact 561-243-7000 ext. 5101.
9 MNM Theatre Company will bring
7 Head to Delray’s Bexley Park on May 18 for a free, outdoor movie screening of the classic “Beauty and the Beast.” The family friendly event begins at 8 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Food will be available. 8 Delray Beach Ocean Rescue will
host the 23rd Annual Ocean Mile Swim
Avenue Q to Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse from May 25-June 10. Tickets are $55 each and are available for purchase online at kravis.org; by phone at 561-8327469; or at the Kravis Center box office.
10 The Ryan J. Mandel Charity is host-
ing its 2nd annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Walk in honor of Ryan J. Mandel, a Delray Beach native who lost his battle to addiction in 2016. The race takes place on May 12 at 7 a.m. at Anchor Park. To register, visit https://ryanjmandel.com/
Lynn University holds annual Easter Egg Hunt By: Nicole Cleri Lynn University contributing Writer On Saturday, March 31 the staff and students of the Lynn community put together their annual Easter egg hunt located at the Bobby Campbell Stadium practice field where hundreds of families from Boca Raton attended the event. “This event keeps growing every year,” said Andy Vermes, Lynn faculty member. “This year is definitely a huge success, seeing all of these families here attending
A little boy fills his basket with eggs Lynn University’s annual egg hunt at- Kids race to collect Easter eggs during during Lynn University’s annual egg tracted hundreds of families. Photo by Lynn University’s annual egg hunt. Phohunt. Photo by Nicole Cleri. Nicole Cleri. to by Nicole Cleri.
the event is truly amazing.” The egg hunt was categorized by age group
so it was fair for all of the children to have an equal opportunity to be a part of the action. This event included food trucks, music and
games for the children. With over 500 families filling up the field, the event was very successful and continues to expand each year.
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For both events, the City of Boca Raton is once again teaming up with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach to offer an area where attendees can write a letter to a soldier and where goods may be donated to create “We Care” packages to be sent to deployed soldiers.
All Gave Some…Some Gave All 9 a.m. Boca Raton Cemetery
Showtime Performing Arts Theatre In the Heights Saturdays at 4 p.m. through May 19 Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of HAMILTON, wrote the music and story of this gripping musical drama spanning 3 days in the life of multiple generations in the New York City Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights.Nominated for 13 Tony Awards and winner of the 2008 Best Musical, Miranda combines Latin and Hip Hop music to create this poignant tale of hope and self discovery.
theater. No coolers or outside alcoholic beverages permitted. The event is rain or shine.
A commemorative ceremony will take place featuring Veteran groups, City Officials, music by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guard.
Spady Museum
$10 per person suggested donation; free for Members Location: At the Williams Cottage, Spady Museum Make your movie-going more cultural at BMX, Black Movie Experience. Every first Saturday from 1-4 p.m. enjoy culturally curated films in the Williams Cottage. Free movies and free snacks for Museum Members. Limited seating; RSVPs are required. Featured movies list are subject to change.
Old School Square May 5 – Tito Puente Jr.
Memorial Day Concert
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6 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater
The Reel and Share My Reel
A Memorial Day concert will welcome local indie musicians, the Helmsmen, and country artists, the Shane Duncan Band. Attendees may indulge in food trucks, including Tucker Duke’s, and a beer garden featuring Boca Raton breweries. Blankets and chairs are welcome at this free event, and chairs will also be available to rent for $5.00 (free for Veterans). There is limited free parking for Veterans in the lot adjacent to the amphi-
Through July 21
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Black Movie Experience (BMX) – “Thunder Soul”
Tito Puente Jr., son of the late Tito Puente, carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music. Tito, Jr. is on a passionate mission. The younger Puente refuses to let his father become a distant memory and he is determined to nurture his father’s musical legacy.
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cial event/fundraiser) 561-243-7922, DBCraftBeerFest.org Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (VIP exclusive access); 7:30-10:30 p.m. (general) Craft the perfect night out in Delray Beach with the 7th annual DELRAY BEACH CRAFT BEER FEST! Your ticket gets you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 100 craft brews and ciders… wines too! Attendance is limited to give everyone the best beer tasting experience. VIP ticket holders get exclusive tasting of all beers and wines from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ticket includes a commemorative tasting mug, and featured tap releases; only 500 VIP tickets are available. General admission opens at 7:30 pm. WHAT TO EXPECT: DJ music early on, followed by the headlining band; pub bites from local restaurants for purchase; photo booth, game area and LIVE art; cash bar with mixed drinks and water (no beer for sale).
combines stand-up comedy and visual images as he tells the story of his transition from elementary school teacher to national touring comedian. “Lesson Plans to Late Night” is one of the highest rated main stage shows on Norwegian Cruise Lines and was called “Truly Innovative” and “A total crowd pleaser” by cruise directors and entertainment coordinators. Anyone who has ever been around children can relate to this hilarious show! May 20— Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Crest Theatre Sunday, 2 p.m.; tickets $65/$55 Swing through the Big Band Era with the famed Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and vocalist Bryan Anthony! With the reputation of being one of the top bands of the Era, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra had the privilege of working with some of the best musicians of the time: Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford, Sy Oliver, and more! Now under the direction of Terry Myers and featuring the stunning vocals of Bryan Anthony, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra revives and celebrates the magic created in those collaborations.
This one-man show, starring Lucas Bohn,
Saturday, 8 p.m.; tickets $65/$45; premium club seating, $400 (available through Box Office only) The Crest Theatre at Old School Square presents monologuist and humorist James Judd, headliner of NPR‘s Snap Judgment. Often compared to David Sedaris and Oscar Wilde, Judd connects with audiences as he shares stories classified as “spectacular public embarrassments and utter failures.” However humiliating, they affirm that part of being human is telling the stories that have happened to us, emphasizing that even in the face of failure, it’s getting up and moving forward that matters.
Genealogy workshop 10 a.m.- noon
Members from the Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter, NSDAR will host a free genealogy workshop. The workshop focuses on helping participants interested in tracing their lineage to Patriot ancestors who fought in the American Revolution. Workshop leader Debbie Duay, Ph.D. has twenty years of experience in genealogy and has helped over 500 women join the Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR recognizes Patriots not only as soldiers, but also anyone who contributed to the cause of American freedom
Admission: $8 (general); $5 (seniors 65+ and students with ID); free for children under 12, Old School Square members and veterans; free for Florida residents on Sunday. This group exhibition features contemporary art by 30 artists incorporating themes inspired by the goddess of springtime, fertility and flowers. The displays include installations by nationally and
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Open Mic Nite May 9 6:30 p.m. Coffee District Fun night as members of the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) read from their latest work on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffee District, 325 NE 2nd Ave. Members, Free. Nonmembers, $10. Lite bites served. Happy hour prices at bar.
“After Auschwitz” movie premier May 4-10
May 5
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internationally recognized artists.
Movies of Delray Jon Kean’s After Auschwitz, is a “Post-Holocaust” documentary that follows six extraordinary women after their liberation from Nazi concentration camps, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. For more information about the film, including dates, cities and theaters, visit https://www.AfterAuschwitz.com
Arts Garage
Heads UP Florida workshop
Friday, May 4
May 19
Leon Foster Thomas with special guest Mino Cinelu
8:30 a.m.
8-10 p.m.
Old School Square
General Admission $30 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45
Suzanne Spencer, a civic Activist and Leadership Consultant, and Dr. Revital Goodman, a leading trauma specialist, have crafted a free workshop for school personnel as an instrument of support, understanding and development.
Award-winning musician Leon Foster Thomas is a unique force in modern jazz. His virtuosic playing of the Steel Pan has enabled him to connect emotionally with the listener on every level. He is joined by master-of-all-trades Mino Cinélu.
Vicarious Trauma is a real…yet silent… phenomenon that afflicts teachers and school personnel. In the wake of Stoneman Douglas High School and of school personnel’s daily exposure to chronic stress and trauma, there is an immediate need to address the impact of systemic trauma on
Saturday, May 5 8-10 p.m. Huntertones General Admission $15 | Reserved $20 | Premium $25
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Experience the fun, imaginative, fearless music of the Huntertones during their debut performance at Arts Garage. Their high energy, horn-driven sound combines inspired improvisation and adventurous composition melding jazz, funk, rock, and soul. Adding depth and contrast to their live set, the Huntertones shift from a dynamic six-piece ensemble to a trio featuring saxophone, sousaphone, and beat-boxing. Sunday, May 6 7- 9 p.m. Lucas Apostoleris Quintet General Admission $15 | Reserved $20 | Premium $25 Lucas Apostoleris is a drummer and composer currently residing in Miami. In addition to writing music for his own jazz ensemble, Lucas has recently written arrangements for the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra in Ft. Myers, FL, and for the prestigious Airmen of Note Air Force big band. He is a recent graduate of the Uni-
versity of Miami’s Frost School of Music as a member of their Studio Jazz Writing master’s program. A Massachusetts native, Lucas completed his bachelor’s degree in jazz drum performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015. Friday, May 11 8- 10 p.m. JM & The Sweets
Regarded as one of the most renowned percussionist of our time, two-time Grammy Winner Chino Nunez has transcended genre, style and class into a 40+ year musical career, one which revels in rich influences from the 70s to the present. Nunez’s talents as a composer, producer, arranger, band leader and multi-instrumentalist has resonated through a discography consisting of hundreds of productions. Sunday, May 13
General Admission $15 | Reserved $20 | Premium $25 Josh Miles is a Dallas, Texas born/Palm Beach, Florida based singer/songwriter whose brand of Soul music encompasses a wide range of influences. Josh’s music can be described as Bluesy at times and relentlessly groovy at others (and many things in between), but, no matter what, the aim is to keep it soulful. Saturday, May 12 8- 10 p.m. Chino Nunez & Orchestra ”A Latin Music Journey” General Admission $30 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45
7-9 p.m. Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues General Admission $20 | Reserved $25 | Premium $30 Mac Arnold got his first taste of the blues when he learned to play his brother Leroy’s home-made guitar at age 10. He joined the Muddy Waters Band in 1966 when he was 24 years old. Now, Mac is going back to his roots and serving up a mess of blues with his own band, “Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues”. The band consists of Austin Brashier on guitar and vocals, Max Hightower on keyboards, harmonica, guitar, bass and vocals, Quinn McNamara on drums, and Mac
Arnold on vocals, bass and Gas Can Guitars. Thursday, May 17 8- 11 p.m. ONYX - LIVE MUSIC, LOCAL BANDS Come See Two Local Bands Tickets: $10 Come see local bands Thoughts and Above the Skyline during our monthly local band showcase. BYOWhatever - Patrons can bring their own food and drinks, including alcohol (21+). Saturday, May 19 8- 10 p.m. Allan Harris & Trio General Admission $30 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Harris has a rich, pure baritone/tenor voice, often compared to Nat King Cole’s, but more crystalline. He is celebrating the release of his new CD The Genius of Eddie Jefferson, (April 27 on Resilience Music Alliance), which is an ideal blend of Harris’ rich, beguiling baritone and Jefferson’s bantering cool.
TITO PUENTE JR.
LUCAS BOHN
T.D. ORCHESTRA
The son of the late, great Tito Puente celebrates his father’s musical legacy.
“Energetic with an edge... the little guy who generates big laughs.”
Swing through the Big Band Era!
TITO PUENTE JR.
Crest Theatre | May 5 | 8 pm
The comparison is inevitable. Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music. Happiness is guaranteed at this upbeat concert!
LUCAS BOHN: LESSON PLANS TO LATE NIGHT Crest Theatre | MAY 12 | 8 pm
Bohn’s hilarious story of his transition from elementary school teacher to national touring comedian combines stand-up comedy and visual images. Parade Magazine called it “a comedic multimedia masterpiece.”
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TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA Crest Theatre | May 20 | 2 pm
Now under the direction of TERRY MYERS and featuring the stunning vocals of BRYAN ANTHONY, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra revives and celebrates the magic of the Big Band era, when the famed orchestra worked with some of the best musicians of the time: Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford, Sy Oliver and others.
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Celebs, drug addiction experts gather at FAU seminar to launch crackdown on substance abuse epidemic By: Dale King Contributing Writer Former Major League Baseball right-fielder Darryl Strawberry had a phenomenal, 17-year career in the majors. Known for his copious home run tally, the intimidating presence of his 6-foot-6 frame in the batter’s box and his long, looping swing often compared to Ted Williams, he was en route to crafting an inestimable legacy when drugs came along -- and messed up his personal and professional life. He was suspended three times from the MLB for drug accusations. He bounced from team to team. His career suffered, despite efforts to improve. Today, a renewed Darryl Strawberry is an ordained Christian minister and author who lectures about the dangers and damage of drug abuse and operates the Darryl Strawberry Foundation along with his wife. When the Delray Beach Drug Task Force and Florida Atlantic University’s Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of
Dr. Heather Howard, PhD, LCSW and assistant professor, School of Social Work, FAU, speaks at the April 7 drug seminar. Photo by Dale King.
Social Work reached out to policymakers, addiction specialists and entertainers to gather at FAU last month for a “national call to action,” Strawberry was there. So also were other celebs who’ve endured drug and alcohol woes or are still battling their demons: Pat O’Brien, former CBS sportscaster and “Access Hollywood” host; rapper and songwriter Royce DA 5; Brandon Novak, “Jackass” cast member and author; Heather Hayes, interventionist and cast member of Dr. Drew Pinsky’s “Intervention” and John McAndew, singer, composer and storyteller. In fact, McAndrew, who said he is in recovery, opened the session by singing an original song, “Tell Me Why,” and playing the guitar. The event, which drew hundreds on April 7 to the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, was called a “SUDTALK’’ -- for Substance Abuse Disorder TALK. The speakers represented 12 disciplines, all essential components in the battle against the epidemic of addiction. The talk also allowed for personal recovery testimonies from celebrities. As MC, O’Brien offered comments between speakers, When he first stepped to the mike, he received a round of applause, but said: “Come on, I’m an alcoholic, I need more than that.” Clapping increased in volume.
Former baseball great Darryl Strawberry is shown with his book about the difficulties caused by drug addiction during the anti-abuse seminar at Florida Atlantic University. Photo by Dale King.
The ex-TV host said he was in rehab “three times, which cost $60,000. I wish I had that money now.” He did backto-back stints at the Betty Ford Clinic, he said. Heather Hayes, CEO of Heather R. Hayes & Associates,
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General Barrye L. Price, PhD, from the community anti-drug coalition of America, addresses the drug seminar at FAU. Photo by Dale King.
a firm that helps people navigate the complex world of treatment and recovery options for substance abuse, told how drug use “ravages us.” She said 23 million people are currently in recovery. “What is addiction?” she asked. “It is a sign, a signal, a symbol of distress.” She urged the audience to respect addicts for the troubles they endure. “We have to support each other,” she said. “We are not going to arrest our way out of this epidemic.” In his speech, Strawberry struck at the heart of the problem. “Anything that alters your mind alters your brain. Do not allow your children to get a pain prescription. Parents need to turn off the TV and talk.” He has recounted his battle with addiction in his book, “Don’t Give up on me,” which was available at the seminar. “Substance abuse is ravaging our nation and our local community,” said Gary Kimble, executive producer of SUDTALKS. “The battle against the ever-rising tide of addiction is on-going and new tools are needed to crush the epidemic by changing the way we think, feel, believe and treat substance use disorder.” The SUDTALKS,” he said, “will provide inspiration, hope, education and solutions to combat addiction.” Proceeds from 2018 SUDTALKS will support essential life-saving initiatives through the continued development and expansion of the Delray Beach Drug Task Force First Responders Training Program and to support a Delray Beach Drug Task Force Community Advocate.
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Flowers in bloom at Cornell Museum with ‘Flora’ exhibit can walk through a field of flowers dangling from the ceiling. McCavour said she has shown the flowers in different exhibits about eight or nine times, but this time the exhibit is the largest it has been. Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour assembling her “Hanging Garden” of more than 1,000 embroidered flowers for the Flora exhibit. Staff photo.
Metis Atash, “PUNKBUDDHA “FORGET ME NOT” feat. WARHOL, Fiberglass, acrylic paint, Swarovski crystals; 2018, 18 x 14 x 12” Staff photo.
She has been working on the flowers since 2011. Creating one bloom can take anywhere from two to four hours, she said.
Johnson said she came up with the idea for the exhibit after listening to a podcast that featured an interview with a London artist who worked with dried flowers to create large installations.
“This could always get bigger,” she said as she adjusted the flowers before the exhibit opened. “I wanted it to feel big and immersive.”
Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour’s embroidered flowers that are featured in a hanging garden style. Staff photo.
By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Walk through a field of fabric flowers, check out a 1950s ink drawing by Andy Warhol that lacks the crazy colors he is known for and get a feel for spring when you visit the Cornell Museum’s newest exhibition: Flora. Named after the Roman goddess of nature and flowers, “Flora” showcases the works of about 30 contemporary artists who work with flower and fauna concepts. “I wanted to do a lighthearted beautiful show for the spring and summer,” said Melanie Johanson, curator of the Cornell. “There’s so much artwork that is inspired by plants and flowers, in so many different ways. It was a fun one to curate, but also difficult as so many artists do take inspiration from these things.”
This show is not just paintings of flowers on walls. There are installation pieces and all types of mediums in the exhibit. There are pieces featuring cut paper, surfboards, Swarovski crystal, dyed ficus leaves and even live orchids. “I didn’t just want the usual paintings of flowers,” Johnson said. “I do have some paintings in the show, but they’re not the usual. Some have gold leaf, some are hyper-realistic, some are very geometric and stylized and some are actually abstract.” Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour created a “Hanging Garden” of more than 1,000 embroidered flowers where you
Flora fills up nearly the entire museum space. Two of the six galleries will feature installation pieces and the other four will contain wall works and sculptures. As you enter the museum, you are greeted by upside down dangling dandelions
A giant flower hangs from the Cornell Museum to greet visitors to the Flora exhibit Staff photo.
Miya Ando, “Meditation Mandala”, Dyed Bodhi (Ficus Religiosa) leaves, mono lament, archival ragboard; framed 22x22” 24 are shown together. Staff photo.
and their puffs will be blown off the wall leading up the stairs. The piece was created by Lake Worth artist Hayley Sheldon. Artists Diane Arrieta and Cheryl Maeder created an “Enchanted Forest” installation, which will take up one whole gallery and feature film, photography, sculpture and sound. Feeling glitzy? Mixed-media artist Stephen Wilson repurposes boxes emblazoned with luxury brand logos—Hermes, Gucci and more and covers them with three-dimensional embroidered flowers and splattered, forest-green paint. “With all the depressing stuff in the news, I gravitate towards more light and hopeful pieces with flowers and butterflies,” Wilson said. “I want this new series to be more uplifting; people need a break from reality.” Flora will be on display through Sept. 9. Museum hours are Tuesday- Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is $8 (general); $5 (seniors 65+ and students with ID); free admission for children under 12, Old School Square members and Veterans; free admission for Florida residents on Sunday. The Museum is located on the Old School Square campus at 51 N. Swinton Ave.
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5 ways you can enjoy your Mother’s Day 1. Eat a hot meal The Addison is a place for gracious dining and entertaining. Originally built in 1926 by acclaimed architect, Addison Mizner, the Addison is steeped in Old World elegance and charm.
Children twelve and under are half-price and children two and under are free. A beautiful spring bouquet can be added to the table for an additional charge. Reservations are available starting at 10 a.m. RSVP by calling (561) 372-0568.
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The Addison will be opening to the public for another delicious and high-caliber signature event, featuring the venue’s Five Star Diamond Award-winning catering. Mother’s Day brunch is $89.95++ and includes unlimited mimosas and bellinis, live music, and kids’ activities.
2. Be guilt free Experience total serenity by the ocean at nSpa at the Delray Beach Marriott. The spa features a range of therapeutic treatments, including massages and facials. Getaway from the guilt experiencing peace and relaxation. Make an appoint-
The House of Perna in Delray Beach is the perfect place to find that perfect Mother’s Day outfit and accessories. Amanda Perna, local fashion designer and star of Project Runway, has gorgeous fashions that will get you out of your momiform and into looking and feeling fabulous. By appointment only! Call 561-4552336 to schedule your appointment. 4. Hide from the kids 3rd and 3rd restaurant in Delray Beach is perfect to hide from the kids. Apparently, there is
A sit down with Stephen Christanthus: Hansel or Hartwell? By: Stephan Chrisanthus Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers
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no sign on the door. This restaurant features new American fare & cocktails, plus live music nights in a warm ambiance. They don’t take reservations, but for large parties (15+). However, they have a Happy Hour from 5pm to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
promoter and life coach Daniel Hartwell. Hansel (Wilson’s character in the movie Zoolander), I mean Hartwell, maybe not be a famous face yet nationally, but is definitely recognized around his favorite city of Delray Beach. So Daniel you recently appeared on Page 6 of the New York Post at a ritzy party in Palm Beach mistaken for Owen Wilson, tell me a little more about what happened?
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I’m a producer, promoter, life coach and now most recently the author of the controversial book St. John Lennon. In the book, Lennon finds himself time traveling, and ends up in today’s world having all kinds of things happen, including a Beatles Reunion and a meeting with President Trump. What inspired you to write a book on
The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is the only hotel with a recreational cooking school operating in North America. The Biltmore Culinary Academy has a dedicated learning area and fully equipped professional kitchen offering a variety of classes, workshops, team-building events, for both adults and children. It’s ideal for aspiring chefs of all levels. Classes are fully participatory where students are actively involved in every aspect of food preparation. Their new Family Cooking Class provides a fun 3 hour class to families of up to 4 people with at least 2 children in the group. Some of the previous menu items have been: make your own pizza, crispy chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce and Cupcakes or fruit skewers with Chocolate sauce. For more information, call 305-913-3131 or email culinaryacademy@biltmorehotel.com John Lennon? I have always been a fan of music, and of love through peace and music. I fell asleep one day on the beach here and had a dream in which John Lennon asked me about politics, technology and culture in the 21st Century. It was surreal. Any upcoming local concert production or promotion plans? I’m looking to do something cool in Delray Beach, possibly a Beatlesfest at Old School Square. I’d also like to do a citywide promotion where people get one pass and they can go to every music venue on Atlantic Avenue and beyond. Last year I licensed my trademark to REO Speedwagon and Styx for the United We Rock concert tour. Besides holding meetings, eating and working out at Pure Greens and Pure Life, where is another Delray spot you like to hang? My special restaurants are Sazio, 32 East (which I’m sad to say is leaving) and Eathai by the corner of Linton and Federal. What do you think makes Delray Beach so special? It has a certain magic to it. The people are driven to success but super nice. It’s all about the people and I have made some really good friends here. If you ever did meet the real Owen Wilson what would you say? WOW, let’s crash a wedding!
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7-story patient tower at Boca Regional Hospital to honor founder By: Dale King Contributing Writer
to ensure outstanding, best-in-class healthcare in Boca Raton,” said Jerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s president and CEO. “We are tremendously grateful of their support.”
Elaine Johnson Wold and Gloria Drummond were best friends forever long before the digital symbol, BFF, existed. Gloria is best known for leading the effort to create a hospital in Boca Raton, an expansive undertaking that paid off with the 1967 opening of Boca Raton Community Hospital, now called Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Elaine has donated vast amounts of money to charitable causes throughout the city, with her husband, Keith, and in the years after his passing. Wold, along with the Bay Branch Foundation, have just donated $25 million to BRRH to construct a new, seven-story building on the hospital site that will be named the Gloria Drummond Patient Tower. “Elaine and Gloria were two determined and compassionate friends,” said Mark Larkin, president of the BRRN Foundation. “Their shared desire to make a difference has had a profound impact on our community.” He added: “Elaine’s generosity, and the generous support of so many others, has made Boca Regional all that it has become today…something I’m sure that Gloria never imagined, but would make her so very proud and grateful.” The new tower is part of a planned 278,000 square foot, $260 million transformation of BRRH announced earlier his year. The expansion also
Elaine Johnson Wold, center, is shown with Gloria Drummond, left, and Kristen Alley during Drummond’s 80th birthday party held at the Lynn Cancer Institute on the Boca Raton Regional Hospital campus in 2010. Photo by Dale King.
includes an enlarged and renovated surgical suite, an improved and expanded surgical intensive care unit and medical intensive care unit, a new cardiovascular intensive care and stepdown unit, as well as an increase in the number of private patient rooms and a parking garage. Elaine Wold’s gift comes on the heels of $35 million in up-front donations for the hospital’s master facility plan. During a news conference on Jan. 8, Stanley and Marilyn Barry, Christine E. Lynn and Richard and Barbara Schmidt and the Schmidt Family Foundation all announced major donations. The Barrys are gifting $10 million, Christine Lynn’s contribution totals $15 million and the Schmidts are making a $10 million donation. “These donors are setting the pace for others in our community in order
Replacing worn joints By: West Boca Medical Center Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Joint replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged joint with a new one called a prosthesis. These new joints usually are made of a metal, plastic or a ceramic device. Hips and knees are the joints replaced most often, but shoulders, ankles and elbows can be replaced as well. Joint replacement is usually considered after exercise, walking aids, physical therapy or medications cannot relieve pain and improve mobility. Surgery for hip replacement patients, for example, can help lessen problems walking or make it easier to bend. Joint damage is caused by osteoarthritis, injuries, other diseases, and joint wear caused by avascular necrosis, which is the loss of bone caused by low blood supply. Before surgery, the surgeon evalu-
ates the patient’s range of motion and joint strength, takes a medical history and take X-rays to determine the extent of your damage. The doctor may put a small, lighted tube called an arthoscope into the joint to check for damage. In some cases, only the damaged parts would be replaced, not the entire joint. During a hip replacement surgery, diseased or damaged bone and tissue is removed and a metal stem and attached ball is then inserted into the bone and a cup is inserted into the socket of the hip joint. New joints can be cemented into place to hold the new joint to the bone, this is called cemented prosthesis. Another way is by the prosthesis being placed without cement so bone can grow and attach to it. A
The $25 million for the Drummond Tower is Elaine Wold’s latest gift to Boca Regional Hospital, officials noted. Prior to that, she gave $10 million to construct the hospital’s 37,500 square foot, state-of-the-art Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute, also named in memory of her lifelong friend. Previously, Wold donated the funds to expand and modernize the hospital’s emergency department, creating the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine, which treats more than 50,000 patients annually. She has supported various patient care initiatives at Boca Regional, and has donated to a number of community and national organizations. Mrs. Wold’s friendship with Gloria Drummond spanned more than 40 years until Gloria Drummond’s passing in 2011. The 1962 deaths of Gloria’s and Robert Drummond’s children, Debbie and Randall, galvanized Mrs. Drummond and the community to raise funds to build a hospital locally. Wold actively supports the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, the philanthropic organization created by Gloria Drummond which coordinates its vibrant volunteer services.
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prosthesis is designed to duplicate the mechanical properties of the joint being replaced. A prosthetic knee, for example, will be flexible enough to bend without breaking and strong enough to bear weight. Most hip and knee replacement patients are discharged from the hospital one to three days after surgery. Patients will be encouraged to perform specific exercises recommended by their doctors to help the recovery process. Pain after surgery is normal as it comes from the lack of activity and healing tissues. A majority of patients who undergo joint replacement surgery find it easier to perform daily activities and experience less pain throughout their lives. Following hip replacement surgery, most patients will be able to swim, play golf or ride a bike comfortably. For more information, visit Westbocamedctr.com
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Beauty is skin deep, so is skin cancer By: Dr. Francesca Lewis, MD, FAAD Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States! One in five Americans will develop a type of skin cancer in their lifetime. Florida with its inviting beaches and warm climate lends itself to enjoying the outdoor weather, often times without appropriate sun protection, whether at the pool, golfing, playing tennis or just walking outdoors. Unfortunately, chronic sun exposure and intermittent sunburns accumulate damage to our skin, leading to the eventual formation of pre-cancers, termed “actinic keratoses,” and eventually skin cancer. The two most common forms of skin
cancer, Basal cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinoma, are collectively termed “Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.” More than 3.5 million non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed in the US annually. These are very treatable by surgery and unlikely to metastasize if identified early. Although non-melanoma skin cancer spreads slowly, if left untreated, it can lead to disfigurement and even invasion into muscle and bone. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slow growing, pink or skin colored lesion that may bleed. Squamous cell carcinoma may arise more quickly and appears as a crusty or warty growth.
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Melanoma, on the other hand, is the most deadly form of skin cancer, contributing to more than 75% of deaths from skin cancer. On average one American dies from Melanoma every hour. Melanoma most often manifests as an irregular dark lesion that may be flat or elevated. It is the most common form of cancer in 25-29 year olds and the fastest growing cancer in young women. Caucasians and men older than 50 are at a higher risk of developing melanoma than the general population. Early detection is key to Melanoma survival. If detected early, the 5-year prognosis for Melanoma is 95-98%, however, if detected late, can be as low as 16%. It is important to know and look for the ABCDEs of melanoma when doing self-skin examinations at home. A stands for Asymmetry, B for irregular Borders, C for Color variation (dark or multiple colors), D for a Diameter greater than 6 mm, and E for Evolution or change in a lesion (color, size, bleeding, itching). So, who should see a Dermatologist for a skin examination? The risk factors for skin cancer include a family history, chronic sun exposure (golfing, tennis, cycling, walking, gardening) or intermittent sunburns, fair skin, light colored hair and eyes. UV exposure is most important modifiable risk factor. Having five or more blistering sunburns between the ages of 15-20 increases the risk of Melanoma by 80%! Indoor tanning bed usage even just a few times can increase Melanoma risk by upwards of 60%. Because of these significant percentages, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a Broad Spectrum SPF sunscreen of at least 30 on exposed areas such as face, neck, chest and arms on a daily basis. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2-3 hours and sun protective clothing should also be utilized. Anyone with these risk factors should be screened yearly and if a personal history of skin cancer exists, twice yearly. I unfortunately find many skin cancers in patients starting as early as their 30s, both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers alike, due to childhood sun exposure, genetics, and past tanning bed use. As May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, educate yourself on the signs and consequences of developing a skin cancer and make an appointment with a Dermatologist Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology for a skin examination! To reach Dr. Francesca Lewis, MD, FAAD at Delray Dermatology + Cosmetic Center, visit delrayskin.com or call 561-440-8020.
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Vestibular Migraine as the cause of dizziness
There are numerous types of migraines, classified according to the unique symptoms produced. A vestibular migraine is one such migraine which is characterized by dizziness in the presence or absence of a headache. The typical presentation of a vestibular migraine is dizziness as if the ground or the person is moving, a sensation of falling, or difficulty coordinating movement. Associated symptoms include neck pain, pressure in the head or the ear, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), partial or complete loss of vision, and visual disturbances. It may produce throbbing or pulsating one sided (unilateral) severe headache. However, there may be no head pain at all. In fact some it is quite common for individuals to report light and sound sensitivity and dizziness
Current treatments for vestibular migraines are generally unsatisfactory for most patients due to a lack of understanding of basic neurophysiologic concepts concerning migraines. Anti-emetics and anti-histamines which really only produce drowsiness and eliminate nausea. Exciting current research is focusing on a phenomenon termed cortical (brain) spreading depression (CSD) and on dysfunction in brainstem cells that are involved in the control of balance. Essentially, brain cells responsible for balance and coordination and spatial perception become very active prior to and during a migraine episode, producing symptoms such dizziness and nausea. It is theorized that this spontaneous activity of brain cells is due to an unhealthy state; a lack of oxygen, lack of appropriate food (fuel), and/or lack proper nerve activation. How can this information help those who suffer from vestibular migraines? Our current understanding allows us to develop a treatment plan that is multi-factorial in nature addressing the oxygen
Graded aerobic activity, oxygen supplementation, and prescribed breathing exercises aimed at increasing vital capacity are essential to allow for greater oxygenation. Chiropractic adjustments of the thorax allows for increased rib excursion and greater oxygen intake. One should attempt to eliminate or reduce alcohol (red wine), caffeine, monosodium
glutamate (MSG; found in some ethnic foods), nitrates (processed foods such as cold cuts and hot dogs), hunger episodes, and lack of sleep. Some nutritional supplements that may be of value are L-arginine, magnesium, and 5-hydroxytryptophan. Specific brain-based rehabilitative treatments such as eye movement activities (oculomotoric rehabilitation), vestibular activities (inner ear), brain-balance auditory stimulation, visual stimulation, olfactory stimulation, and chiropractic adjustments are essential in stabilizing these clusters of unhealthy cell in our nervous system. The CAPS technology is also used in brain-retraining.
Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only one thousand in the country. He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He provides specialized care for difficult cases of back neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at 561-3306096, drconde@thecondecenter.com, and at www.thecondecenter.com
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deficiencies, inappropriate nutrition, and lack of nervous system stimulation. First off, it is of paramount importance to locate the specific region within the nervous system that is dysfunctional and for this we utilize a diagnostic tool termed videonystagmography (VNG). This state of the art equipment allows for in-depth examination of eye movement pathology which is a very accurate window into neurological dysfunction. In an effort to truly target the dysfunction in the balance centers of the brain, computerized posturography utilizing the computerized assessment of postural systems (CAPS) equipment is incorporated into the diagnostic battery. This tool provides an unprecedented amount of information regarding stability and balance and helps localize the problem areas.
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Are your workouts trending? By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Boxing and kickboxing (both in group environments and private lessons) This makes my heart sing as we’ve used boxing moves for Parkinson’s patients for years! It’s a highly effective way to train strength, eye to hand coordination and improve cognitive function. For others, it can be an explosive, high-intensity workout that releases tension, anxiety, and stress. Mindful movement
If you’re repeating the same fitness program week after week, I’m sorry to say you’re not trending. You’re stuck. Many people who work out regularly use the workout routine they were first given when joining the gym. Or, they attend the same group exercise class every week. Admittedly, this is much more productive and healthy than sitting home on the sofa, however, it’s not helping to improve your overall strength and physical ability. We’ve just passed the first quarter of the year so there’s still plenty of time to plunge into the trends!
Instructors are infusing more thoughtfulness and “flow states” during strength training and conditioning. Rather than move through a workout chatting or gossiping, the instructor or trainer guides you through different breathing techniques and thoughts about the muscle groups and the flow of movements. Health coaches A Health Coach certification by the American Council on Exercise provides a Fitness Professional with a large scope of tools to help the client look at all areas of their well-being. Rather than hire professionals with separate certifications, the
Health Coach guides you towards your core needs for overall health, nutrition, and behavioral change. Then, the other professionals can more effectively join the team and swiftly help you achieve your goals. We implemented Health Coaches a couple of years ago and the response has been like a big sigh of relief for our clients. Sensitivity towards older adults The typical gym goer is 25-35 years old. Once they’ve gone to work, many gyms are changing the music and lowering the volume to accommodate the older generation. This creates a more comfortable and less intimidating environment. Yoga Studies show Yoga has been around for at least 5,000 years, maybe 10,000. Yet it remains on trend for many reasons. There are many styles of yoga which helps with variety. It’s calming and mindful. Depending on the class it can be one heck of a workout! However, the same repetition principle applies to Yoga. If you’re attending the same class week after week, it’s time to mix it up and try a different method.
Insurgence of online and streaming training and classes No time to hit the gym, no worries. Many trainers accommodate clients with online sessions. So there really is no excuse to miss your workout! In addition there are many live streaming and on-demand workouts you can do anytime, anywhere. So once again, no excuses! As you can see it’s very simple to be “Trendy” in fitness this year. Break out of your normal routine and try something new. You’ll experience changes in both body and mind. Further, you’ll feel better, which is after all the goal of taking care of yourself! Christine King is a Medical Exercise Specialist, Fitness Expert, and Founder of YourBestFit. The health and wellness company has helped thousands of clients recover from injuries, look and feel better and improve their overall well-being. www.YourBestFit.com
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Local doctor helping to treat pain, sleep apnea, ailments with Medical Cannabis By: David DiPino Contributing Writer
tions yet still were in a lot of pain.
Dr. John Baker wants to help people get off of pain medicine.
He and his staff can put individuals who suffer from chronic pain, sleep apnea or a host of other ailments on the path to receiving a medical marijuana card from the Florida Department of Health.
He’s doing so with help from the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Compassionate Use as one of only a few Palm Beach County doctors able to treat patients with a variety of ailments with Low-THC Cannabis and Medical Cannabis.
Dr. Baker is an orthopedic surgeon and licensed medical marijuana provider in the state. He wants to cut down on pain medication addiction and deaths by prescribing the Low-THC Cannabis and Medical Cannabis if the patient fits certain criteria during a medical exam with him at his clinic.
to my office and turned back in their pain medications. They’re like, ‘I don’t need it anymore, this is the best I felt in a long time,’” Dr. Baker said. During Dr. Baker’s in-office exam, he sees the patient, goes over all medical records and looks into the reason for the doctor’s office visit.
“They’ve gotten off of the Oxy’s (Oxycontin) and don’t have to get up every morning and live on them or live on pain pills. This was a huge problem down here. We had people getting them on the streets, people that were snorting them, people that were doing all kinds of crazy stuff with them. Then you have people that have chronic pain that come down to Florida to be in the sunshine and enjoy their life to walk, golf, play tennis and they just can’t do it without taking their pain meds. We had a lot of pain management clinics and pain doctors who were feeding patients all these Oxy’s and it’s just not the way to go. You don’t want to mask the problem. We want to help with the problem and this stuff really does help.”
“A lot of times you’ll see patients who’ve had surgeries, had multiple things and they still just aren’t right. There still getting some spasms back there. One of these things on the list (low-THC and medical cannabis) is muscle spasms. It’s helped a lot with my patients. I’ve had a couple of my patients who’ve started to take it and come back in
“If they qualify for the medical marijuana card then I can help them with that,” he said.
In addition, Dr. Baker said that he works closely with the primary care doctors.
Dr. Baker said he brought the Compassionate Care and medical marijuana to his practice because he was seeing people with chronic neck and back pain who had surgery, who had been put on a lot of medica-
“A lot of time it’s the other doctors who are like listen this may be good for you if you have cancer, Crohn’s disease, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, there’s a lot of different things that qualify for medical marijuana
Dr. Baker has opened the Compassionate Care Alternative Medicine (CCAM) Clinic in his office at 9033 Glades Rd., Suite B, Boca Raton and 190 Congress Park Dr., Suite 160 in Delray Beach.
treatment,” he said. “I work closely with the other doctors and the primary care doctors. For example, if the cancer patient needs the medical marijuana we’ll work with the oncologist to make sure we’re all on the same page because I don’t want them to stop their care just because they’re on that,” he said. As for the results, he said, “I was getting very good results with medical marijuana once we were able to get the process going with my company.” Dr. Baker has talked about this during interview features on the You And Your Doctor Living A Healthier Life Radio Show on Tuesday’s from 6-7 p.m. and the How To Stay Healthy Radio Show on Friday’s from 5:30 – 6 p.m. on WWNN 95.3 FM Radio & 1470 AM Radio’s The Health & Wealth Network in Boca Raton. The radio shows are heard globally on the iHeartRadio – WWNN 1470 AM radio app - https://www. iheart.com/live/am-1470-wnn-5799/, www. wwnnradio.com, on #AllCountyHealthcareInc’s #FacebookLive page and after the show viewed on AMP2TV’s You Tube page. For more information on Dr. Baker’s CCAM Clinic call 561-706-9189, email: ccam.medical@gmail.com. For more information on the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Compassionate Use visit www.FloridaHealth.Gov.
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Brooklyn Café TV Show & Radio Show takes residence at The Heart of Delray Gallery By: David DiPino Contributing Writer
The Brooklyn Café is humor, hot topics and a healthy serving of feel good to help your day go easier during the weekday lunch. Radio hosts Dawn and Freddy S. talk about food, health, dating and dream making. Locals can call-in to The Brooklyn Café with a story to share, movie review or restaurant critiques. The Brooklyn Café TV Show is now syndicated in New York, Boston and Atlanta, and California as well as onair in South Florida via the WWNN 95.3 FM and 1470 AM Radio on The Health & Wealth Network and heard globally on the AM 1470 WNN iHeartRadio app - www. iheart.com/live/am-1470-wnn-5799. The Brooklyn Café TV Show and radio show starring Freddy Santory and Dawn Graubert is now live every weekday at noon from the Heart of Delray Gallery, 440 N. Federal Highway. Dawn and Freddy S. have a unique camaraderie on-air. Dawn controls the radio show with her “Wish Wand” while Freddy brings that loud, Brooklyn, New York, humor. “There’s this guy who recently called me and said I want to come by The Brooklyn Café so I told him come on down and there’s a pizzeria in New York called The Brooklyn Café so then the guy calls me and says I’m here at The Brooklyn Café and I don’t see anybody so I told him your way off,” says Santory. On “Wanderful Wednesdays” on The Brooklyn Café, Dawn twirls her wand. She likes unicorns and fairies. Freddy S. likes to talk about baseball, the New York Mets and is the wine and food connoisseur of the show. Though Dawn knows so much more than Freddy, she’s smart, clever, knows food, wine and most of all health, whereas Freddy is as far from health as Artie Lange on The Howard Stern Show. “I’ll vitalize this water with the vitalizer app while we’re on the air,” says Graubert. “But you’re making all that noise on the air,” says Freddy. “While we’re on the air the vitalizer app is going to change the molecular structure of your water but has to be on the glass for the vibration. Counterclockwise,” says Dawn. “Don’t do it clockwise because then you’re going to spiral out of control. If I go kooky Dawn, it’s on you,” says Santory. “Everything comes together so synergistically,” says Graubert. “All those words,” says Santory. The back and forth is non-stop and at times is hilarious, Freddy is funny and Dawn is professional, has the best posture and is smart. Freddy has no hair so he’s the butt of all bald jokes. Freddy has horrible posture. He’s also Puerto Rican. Freddy says he hates LeBron James because he’s a New York Knicks fan and that LeBron brought two World Championships to the NBA’s Miami Heat. “Freddy needs like a Havana hat. Let’s get you a Puerto Rican hat Freddy,” says Graubert. “There’s no such thing as a Puerto Rican hat. That’s a Cuban hat. I’m going to go around wearing a Cuban hat. Like my life isn’t complicated enough,” says Santory. Daniel “Banana Dan” Cianciotto, owner at The Heart of Delray Gallery, lets The Brooklyn Café TV & Radio Show
squat in one of the countless rooms at the expansive 11,000-plus square foot enclaves. If you visit The Heart of Delray ask for “Banana Dan” as he’s known to the locals. Dawn, Freddy and Banana Dan have also brought in another radio show to The Heart of Delray Gallery called “Art Radio Network.” The radio broadcast is on WWNN 95.3 FM & 1470 Am as wells as The Heart of Delray gallery’s Facebook Live page at www. facebook.com/theheartofdelraygallery. “Interesting explanations and viewpoints capturing a moment or choosing the moment to capture,” says one Art Radio Network viewer, Dale Schiffer Solomon. Banana Dan and Salvatore Principe, a former employee of Studio 54 in New York City and now an artist and wine label owner, who found his calling in life as a well-known abstracts, butterflies, heartworks, impressions, Pop Art and mixed media artist, as one of Boca Raton’s most famous living artists, is a regular at The Heart of Delray Gallery.
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“It’s experimental and food. Art and beauty is just fantastic,” says Laurence Gartel, Art Radio Network host and known as a pioneer of digital art in global art circles. A recent Art Radio Network show with Banana Dan, Gartel, Greg McLaughlin, musician turned artist, Randy Blitz, drummer of King Colton & Chrome Skulls, had 812 Views, 16 shares and 21 Likes on The Heart of Delray’s Facebook Live page alone. The guys munched on foods from local vendors while sifting through art books.
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Each month The Heart of Delray hosts gallery walks with local food vendors, beer and wine. Hundreds of artists, musicians and hipsters from Palm Beach to Miami show up at the unique, one of a kind event space. At press time, 79 artists show their work at The Heart of Delray Gallery, they have even more wall space available and private artist studios available, and a huge parking lot to park cars for events at The Heart of Delray Gallery. Have an event there and Banana Dan will even roll out the red carpet into the entrance of the spacious 11,000-plus square-foot gallery. For more information on The Heart of Delray gallery call 561-278-0074 or Banana Dan on his call at 561-707-0360 or visit www.TheHeartoFDelaygallery.com To Call-In to The Brooklyn Café TV & Radio Show call 1-888-565-1470 or visit AMP2TV on Facebook or You Tube.
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Boca Hospital CEO Fedele agrees to postpone retirement
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As Jerry Fedele preps for another year on site, BRRH names new COO
When it announced the formation of that committee, hospital officials stated that such a partnership would enhance BRRH’s ability to develop nationally recognized clinical programs to better serve its patients, mitigate the challenges of a stand-alone organization in a complex and evolving healthcare industry and provide greater access to capital.
By: Dale King Contributing Writer
Boca Raton Regional Hospital President and CEO Jerry Fedele, who had already announced plans to retire in August, just shy of 10 years at the helm of the medical facility on Meadows Road, has agreed to stay on for another year, according to Thomas Chakurda, vice president of marketing for the hospital. “The board believes it would be highly beneficial for Jerry to be in place during the transition to a strategic partner,” he said. As a result, he agreed to postpone his departure until August of 2019. Last June, the hospital established a steering committee to locate a partner to “elevate and accelerate its position as the pre-eminent academic tertiary referral center in the region.”
“This group represents some of the most accomplished and respected healthcare systems in the country,” Fedele said at the time. “We believe it is an affirmation of our capabilities and strength as well as our attractiveness as a potential partner.”
In April, that panel announced it had narrowed a list of 12 suitors who responded to a request for proposals to five healthcare providers that could make the partnership work. The prospective partners include Baptist Health South Florida, Cleveland Clinic, Memorial Healthcare System, Novant Health and Orlando Health.”
He emphasized that BRRH entered into the process of seeking a partner from a position of strength and noted the significant increase in hospital utilization, programmatic and facility expansion, strong financial performance and record-setting levels of philanthropic support in recent years as key drivers behind the success of Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
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Since that time, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has embarked on a series of communication initiatives to explain the rationale behind the initiative to its key constituencies including medical staff, employees, volunteers, philanthropists, community members and governmental and civic leaders. “Our goal through this process is to maintain the highest level of transparency for our stakeholders,” said Christine E. Lynn, BRRH Board Chair. “We’ve done that in a material way and created a dialogue that has fostered a solid understanding of the impetus for this initiative.” Officials emphasize that Fedele had a lot to do with a major turnaround in hospital performance and financial stability when he arrived in 2008 as part of a consulting team tasked with propping up a facility that was hemorrhaging millions
“We built strength in the balance sheets. We are on strong footing now. We have grown the institution and its utilization. We have gone from 2008, when we were losing $120 million a year, to now, when we have grown and are having capacity problems. But those are good problems.” Karen Poole arrived at Boca Hospital at the same time Fedele did. She became chief operations officer and held that position until earlier this month when she retired. BRRH issued a statement in mid-April announcing the appointment of Mindy Shikiar, MBA, MSN, as the new chief operating officer. A seasoned healthcare executive, Shikiar joined Boca Region in 2003 and has served in various leadership positions including vice president of Oncology Services, Ambulatory Services and Business Development. “We are enthused over Mindy’s transition to chief operating officer,” said Fedele. “Her experience and skill set are ideally suited for this important role within our organization. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our position as a pre-eminent, academic referral medical center in the region.”
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What’s up with the cloud? ly. The public cloud works on an ala carte basis and costs can add up quickly. Smaller businesses can consider the private or hybrid cloud solutions where they are either utilizing their own equipment and just “renting” the space in a data center or only placing certain data and applications into the cloud. These can be applications such as email and CRM solutions.
We asked local Cloud Computing Expert Andy Wiggins, President of Integrated Technology Corporate Solutions what’s up with the cloud: 1. Everyone thinks they know what cloud computing is, but what do business owners really need to know about it? While everyone has heard about the Cloud mostly from media mentions, there are three different forms of the Cloud and businesses need to understand those various forms. There is the public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud. The public cloud is what we are all familiar with; the Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure’s of the world. In this type of environment, a business is typically renting a portion of a server each month and can easily scale up or down as needed. Think public storage type of facility where one can rent more storage or cut back on their needs easily. The private cloud is where a company places its own equipment in a data center facility that has multiple points of redundancy such as electrical connectivity and internet connectivity like the public cloud.
There is also the hybrid cloud environment. The hybrid cloud is a combination of uses which includes the public cloud, private cloud and sometimes on-premise equipment with applications and services orchestrating between the platforms. Businesses should determine which solution is the right one for them and this depends on several factors such as what type of data the business generates, the type of proprietary applications the business utilizes, and the costs associated with each solution. 2. Large companies can afford to be a part of the Public Cloud, what should small and mid-size companies consider? Any sized company can consider the public cloud but in general it can be cost-
3. The perception is switching to cloud is so time consuming, why is it worth the effort of switching over? Depending on the size of the business and the amount of data it has, it can become a major project. There are also other aspects to consider like internet connectivity speed, number of users, amount of data, etc. However, there are companies that make the transition easy and seamless. Utilizing the private cloud or hybrid cloud is less time consuming and depending on the needs of the business, can offer the same benefits as putting all aspects of its network into the public cloud. 4. Will the cloud lower IT cost? The cloud may decrease the IT costs of an organization by allowing it to decrease capital spending on physical equipment that becomes outdated and obsolete over
time. Additionally, with the cloud, a business only purchases the level of performance (computing power, data storage, etc.,) that is needs today and can easily scale up or down as its needs change. Finally, the business can decrease costs by purchasing software in a subscription format rather than having to purchase the licensing upfront and pay for renewals and maintenance. 5. With Hurricane Season approaching once again, why does cloud computing make sense for local businesses? The cloud makes sense for any business that needs to continue operating in the event of a hurricane or any disaster. Even if the business is down because it does not have electrical power to operate equipment or has sustained physical damage to its office, the company’s data is secure in the cloud. Employees not in the affected area can continue to work and the IT network continues to function. Overall downtime is limited because once power returns, employees can start working and those unaffected by the storm or disaster, would be able to work continuously. For more information visit www.itcscorporate.com.
Boca Chamber Radio produces 24/7 content Staff report Boca Chamber Radio has been streaming the airwaves around the clock for just over a year. The concept was brought to the chamber by radio and broadcasting gurus Dean Miuccio and Joe Brennan.
feature to a 15 minute segment up to an hour long. Miuccio hosts “Good Day Boca” a live segment on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the station.
The idea: provide nonstop coverage of Boca news, businesses and happenings.
Miuccio and Brennan came up with the concept of a chamber radio station as a way to create something different from AM/FM radio. They went with a chamber because they have a built in clientele list with the chamber members.
Located in the Boca Raton Chamber, the station has its own studio where content is streamed live and taped.
The idea is to spread into other chambers across the state and then nationally, creating a chamber radio network.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” Miuccio said.
Over the past year, Miuccio estimates they have featured hundreds of different people on various segments and shows.
Participants have ranged from lawyers to business owners to people promoting a product. Those interested in a time slot pay for their time on air. There are rates for chamber members and non-chamber members. Segments range from a seven minute business
You can catch content at any time of the day through a free app or through the website. Visit https://www.bocachamberradio.com for more information.
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What’s your retirement income literacy? By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Planning for retirement is a confusing process for most people. Three out of four older Americans don’t really understand what they need to do to make sure that their nest eggs last through retirement. That’s according to findings from The American College of Financial Services’ RICP® Retirement Income Literacy Survey, a comprehensive survey exploring finances in retirement. The survey asked 1,244 Americans age 60 to 75 with at least $100,000 in household assets, not including their primary residence, what they knew about protecting their nest eggs. There were serious gaps in their knowl-
edge. Only one in three understood the value of delaying Social Security, for example, and most underestimated the likelihood of eventually needing long-term care. Three in four failed the survey quiz entirely. Since more knowledge equals better retirement planning, boosting your retirement literacy is key. Here are four areas in which you can improve your retirement savvy: Social Security How long should you work? That’s the big question for most people facing retirement. But only 33% of respondents understood that it’s more effective to work two years longer (deferring Social Security for two years) than it is to increase retirement contributions by 3% for five years prior to retirement. For each year that you defer collecting Social Security, your benefits increase by a certain percentage based on your age. Annuities Fewer than half of survey respondents recognized that a
life annuity could help reduce the risk of outliving their savings. Annuities offer a guaranteed stream of income— for life. (Part of the payout of an annuity is a return of the principal investment, part of it is interest on the principal investment. Access to your money in an annuity can be limited.) You create the payout plan by choosing an annuity with a lifetime payout option. Typically, the older you are when you purchase an annuity, the higher the payout rate. For a steady stream of monthly income, a fixed annuity is usually preferable. Safely withdrawing from retirement accounts Just under four in 10 participants in the survey knew the amount they could afford to “safely” withdraw per year from a retirement account. (It’s typically 4%.) Most people overestimated how much they could withdraw. Even though you might hope to earn 10% to 15% from your stock portfolio, you have to be fairly conservative in your withdrawals to make sure your money lasts for your entire retirement. It’s difficult to put a good retirement plan into effect when you aren’t knowledgeable about the risks you may face. That’s why it’s critical to develop a plan that will ensure you’re on track for a secure future.
Preparing financially for motherhood Staff report Motherhood can be one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys of a woman’s life. Yet, understandably, the anticipated arrival of a new baby can also be stressful, particularly when it comes to proper financial planning to ensure the child’s longterm well-being. In honor of Mother’s Day, we sat down with Rachel Barzilay, CAP®, CFP®, CRPC®, Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boca Raton. In addition to her role as a financial advisor, Rachel is a new mom herself. What should new parents know when it comes to budgeting for children? Most new parents realize that raising a
child is expensive — the latest government figures put the cost at $233,610 for the first 18 years alone, which doesn’t include college tuition or taking inflation into account. Budgeting is key to managing this major life change, which I can attest to as a new mom. If you’re looking to adopt a child, you also need to factor in the upfront costs associated with legal fees and counseling if you go through a private agency. If you adopt from another country, you’ll need to consider the travel-related costs such as airfare, lodging and meals in addition to acquiring a passport and undergoing a medical exam. How do I decide between day care or being a stay-at-home mom?
Depending on where you live, day care costs today nearly rival college tuition. On the other hand, it may make more sense for you (or your partner) to stay home and raise your family. This is a very personal decision that requires thoughtful conversation and running through different budget scenarios with your partner. If you decide to place your child in day care, check to see if your or your partner’s employer offers a dependent-care flexible savings arrangement (FSA) and – if so – take advantage of it. If you are considering staying at home to care for the family, be sure to conduct a thorough review of household expenses such as the mortgage and utility bills to ensure they can still be covered by one income. As a mother, how did you decide whether or not to continue working? For me personally, I knew I always wanted to stay in the workforce. I love what I do and receive a lot of satisfaction from my job, so it was important to keep this part of my life. My husband and I also wanted to send our children to daycare so they could benefit from both the social interaction and the curriculum. It’s also important to me that I set a positive example for my daughter (and future children) that women can be successful both in the workforce as professionals and in the home as loving mothers. How soon should I start saving for my
child’s future education? It’s never too soon to start saving – especially as tuition climbs higher almost every year – on top of costs for various fees, books and housing. Consider setting up a 529 college savings plan, a Florida Prepaid plan, or a combination of the two for each child. Then, arrange monthly, automated contributions that will go toward covering four years of tuition and fees by the time each child leaves home for the college campus. You might also consider asking family members, such as your child’s grandparents, to contribute to the 529 savings plan in lieu of gifts on special occasions.
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Suffering from allergies? Try Salt Suite By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor About six and a half years ago, entrepreneurs and spouses Jessica and Elliott Helmer quit their jobs to pursue owning a business that could help others feel better. The concept: Salt Suite, a place where people with allergies, asthma, COPD and even those just looking to relax can visit for salt therapy. Now, the couple oversees two corporate stores and three franchise locations in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, and Fort Lauderdale. A New Jersey location is set to open this summer.
“It’s been extremely rewarding,” she said. “We have hundreds and hundreds of testimonials. From kids not needing adenoid surgery to adults not needing their inhalers as much. People living a better quality of life.” The concept is simple. Relax in a salt therapy room for 45 minutes. Read, listen to music or curl up in a blanket and take a nap while you breathe a pharmaceutical grade salt that is blasted into microscopic
“When you relax, you heal,” she said. Each location has one to two rooms for adults and a children’s room. Parents can accompany their kids for free. “Kids get the benefit of therapy without knowing it,” she said. That is because the kid’s room has a sandbox of salt where kids make salt angels, toys and movies. Boca Raton franchise owner Amanda Bowie was introduced to Salt Suite not long after the Delray location opened.
Her doctor recommended a visit to Salt Suite.
“We wondered why there weren’t more in the area,” Helmer said. She and her husband spent the next year and a half researching the business before they decided to quit their jobs and open their own Salt Suite. Since then, they have helped 40,000 customers throughout their locations.
particles and blown into the air.
Her daughter was 4 at the time and suffering from a lot of sinus infections. So, Bowie asked her pediatrician for other ways to treat her daughter besides tons of doses of antibiotics.
Jessica Helmer said it started when a friend visited a California location and raved about the results of the salt therapy when it came to her allergies.
Two girls play as they receive Salt Suite treatments in the Kids Room at the Boca location. Submitted photo.
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The adult treatment room at Salt Suite is a place for relaxation. Submitted photo.
allergy shots.” When she saw the Delray location was franchising, she called to see if Boca was an option. When the Helmers said yes, she jumped at the opportunity. The Boca location celebrated its one year anniversary on April 20. “Seeing all the positives effects, that makes it worth it,” she said.
“I just fell in love with it,” she said. “I remember leaving and saying, ‘I wish there was one in Boca, I would go there every day.’”
Salt Suite is a membership based model. You can purchase individual sessions in a package of 10. The first sessions is half-off. There are month-to-month memberships.
She remembered she called her husband and telling him that she “liked everything about it.”
In the beginning, Helmer recommends coming in a few times a week and then as you need.
“It helped my daughter during allergy season,” she said. “I don’t have to get her
“To see the results, you have to keep it up,” she said.
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Biz Briefs
NCCI raises money for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
Each BBB is directed by its local Board of Directors, to best serve consumers and businesses in the designated area of service. The BBB Board of Directors is composed from different businesses throughout Southeast Florida, including small businesses and Fortune 500 businesses so that the expertise helps BBB better serve each part of the local economy. Lori Mutobaya, General Manager, Wendy Fielding, Lori Gilman, Patti Wind, Kerry Pouliot, Sales Manager, Fran Bernstein and Beverly Perlin. Submitted photo.
Clive Daniel Home recognizes Boca Circle of Distinction winners Home furnishings retailer Clive Daniel Home recently honored the top five sales performers from its Boca location during the second annual “Circle of Distinction” awards ceremony.
“Had it not been for the BBB, my immigrant parents’ air conditioning company would have never taken off 30 years ago. They are one of the few A-plus rated air conditioning companies in South Florida and their accreditation gave them the trust customers needed to work with them,” said Romney who’s business LoSoMo Inc. also holds an A-plus rating with the BBB. “I’m grateful and honored to be able to serve on the board of directors to help businesses like my parents’ make a difference in their communities.”
Circle of Distinction winners for 2018 are: Fran Bernstein, ASID, NCIDQ, CAPS; Wendy Fielding, Lori Gilman, Beverly Perlin and Patti Wind.
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Held at the Boca Raton showroom, the dinner honored the store’s highly successful sales associates and designers. Daniel Lubner, Clive Daniel CEO and President presented engraved Lucite awards to each winning associate.
He comes to Boca Woods from Sarasota’s Laurel Oak Country Club. Prior to his three years there, he was the head professional at Gleneagles Country Club.
“These extremely talented designers and top sales professionals helped us to achieve record-breaking sales for our store,” Lubber said. LoSoMo president serving on BBB board Veronica Romney, president of Boca-based LoSoMo Inc., is serving on the Better Business Bureau overseeing Southeast Florida and the Caribbean.
Boca Woods Country Club has hired Jason Hrynkiw as PGA Director of Golf.
He competed full-time on the Canadian Pro Tour for many years, and has made appearances in PGA Tour and Web.Com events. Most recently, he was the Tournament Chairman for the Southeast Chapter PGA and has won many South Florida PGA tournaments. Jason has been married to his wife Dawn for 22 years. They have a daughter Victoria, 18 and son Tyler, 17.
NCCI raised more than $4,000 during the Paws for the Cause Campaign. More than 40 NCCI employees and their pets participated in the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 17th Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals. Two dogs and one cat found their forever homes when they were ultimately adopted from the Peggy Adams PetMobile. Delray DDA Executive Director named to IDA Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Laura Simon has been selected to serve on the International Downtown Association (IDA) Nighttime Economy Council. She will work with five other members representing Downtown Orlando, Jacksonville, Lower Eastside NYC, Denver and Winnipeg, to create best practices for developing a nighttime economy for established, growing and emerging Downtown urban districts.
NCCI employee John Mallon poses with a furry friend from the Peggy Adams PetMobile as part of NCCI’s Paws for the Cause Campaign. Submitted photo.
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Downtowner continues Aspen service Downtowner, a tech and data-focused micro-transit company, was once again awarded a contract to operate Aspen’s on-demand transportation service. Downtowner’s on-demand ride service was initially brought in to help alleviate the traffic and parking issues that were plaguing downtown Aspen. The primary goal outlined by the city was to get single occupancy vehicles out of the core, and in doing so reduce congestion, increase parking turnover, improve air quality, and enhance the overall downtown experience. Downtowner has been operating its fleet of 100 percent electric vehicles in Aspen for the past two years. “It is very exciting to see the contract with the Downtowner service get extended in the city of Aspen. I support any microtransit system in Aspen that helps cut down on the congestion, because there’s fewer cars coming into town looking for a parking space. The service is also one of the things we have done in Aspen that has received near unanimous support from the local business community. I look forward to even stronger ridership and fewer vehicles needing to park in town.” said Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services for the City of Aspen.
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On stage, Michael Shoichet and Charlotte Silver pitch their company, Raw Rush, at the YEA Investor Panel Competition. Photo by Jordi Gerking.
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YEA Investor Panel Competition winner Garret Goodman gets a handshake from Kenneth Lebersfeld. Photo by Jordi Gerking.
Food industry savvy pays off for Boca student in YEA competition By: Dale King Contributing Writer Experience in the food industry paid off for the winner of the seventh annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel competition held last month at the headquarters of Office Depot in Boca Raton. Garret Goodman took first place among the 31 participants competing in the event that brings to a close the annual 30-week YEA program sponsored by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. He will advance to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars Competition in Rochester, N.Y., where he will compete with students from across the United States for college scholarships. YEA, part of the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation, guides students from grades 6 through 12 through a nine-month curriculum during which they develop life skills, generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans and launch their own companies. Their instructors and mentors come from the local business community. Sarah Pearson, the Chamber’s executive vice president, said, “100 percent of funding comes from corporate and personal donations.” All classes are held at St. Andrews School. The competition that concludes the school year-long effort is conducted like the TV show, “Shark Tank.” Participants present their ideas before a panel of local industry leaders and a public audience, ultimately looking for capital to help underwrite their entrepreneurial efforts. Most participants have already laid the groundwork for their endeavors. Goodman, who was actually the final
contestant in the April 11 program, explained his plan to launch Taste Tags, a limited liability company that creates unique time-temperature labels that accurately measure the shelf life of deli meats. By changing colors over time, he said, “Taste Tags clearly indicate when meat is no longer fresh.”
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Boca’s MoBu Fusion Cafe showcases beauty of food some irony in that the restaurant name rhymes with Nobu, but it really stems from the first two letters of her first and last name.
Chef Monique decided to leave the commercial restaurant world and dabble into private catering and hosting dinner parties in Manhattan, Naples and Miami. She began cooking for a man, Bruce, who moved to South Florida from New York. Her skill in the kitchen was too good to keep all to himself, so when she expressed interest in opening her own restaurant, he was right there to back her up. Bruce’s daughter, Brooke, is the General Manager and Marketing Director, and holds down the fort while Chef Monique makes magic in the kitchen.
By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer MoBu Fusion Cafe is a breath of fresh air to the East Boca Raton community, with its chic outdoor patio, gorgeous presentation of food and a chef with a clear culinary talent. Executive Chef Monique Buchbinder earned her degree from the French Culinary Institute in NYC, then brought her talent to South Florida where she honed her craft at Nobu in Miami. Yes, there is
Since she is well-versed in cooking for individuals in their homes, she is able to cater to any and all dietary restrictions. The menu is extremely user-friendly, with labels such as P (pescatarian), L (lactose-sensitive), V (vegan), O (organic), Ve (Vegetarian, and GC (gluten-conscious), which refers to the fact that some ingredients are sourced from suppliers that the restaurant cannot vouch for. When dining at MoBu, simply let your server know about your allergens or restrictions, and Chef Monique will make any alterations that may be needed.
There a couple ‘MoBu Must-Tries’ on the menu, signature items that must not be missed. The first of which is the Avocado Pepper Stack with roasted sweet peppers, bacon onion jam, and a choice of lump crab or tuna (omit the jam for a pescatarian version). If there is one thing that Chf Monique excels at, it’s presentation. Her love and passion for cooking shows through her attention to detail in both plating and preparation of her food. Another dish that keeps guests coming back for more is the blackened scallops. Four beautifully plump 10/20 scallops are bathed in a citrus-butter sauce and served with a potato galette. These two appetizers are great for sharing.
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The seafood is abundant at MoBu Fusion Cafe, with a lot of entrée options when it comes to fish. However, once you’ve tried the crab-stuffed salmon, there’s no going back. It’s definitely a big enough portion to share, but after tasting it, you may not want to. The crab stuffing is made with MoBu’s gluten-conscious breadcrumbs, with a well-balanced stuffing-to-salmon ratio. There is a taste of crab in every bite of perfectly seasoned and cooked salmon. The brunch menu offers a variety of egg dishes, including three preparations of Benedicts — traditional, lobster and crab cake — as well as a tuna poke bowl with sushi-grade tuna loin, quinoa and brown rice, sesame seeds, avocado and cucumber. Although not a typical brunch menu
item, poke bowls are a hot commodity right now, making it a welcome twist on brunch fare.
Satisfying those who are vegan and/or gluten-free when it comes to dessert can prove to be a tough feat, but Chef Monique takes the challenge and runs with it. She offers a gluten-conscious chocolate cake and the Bananarama, which consists of gluten-conscious banana bread, bananas foster, fresh cut bananas, and wine cream — and even better, it’s sweetened with Medjool dates so those looking to cut out added sugars are also taken care of! The Bananarama is also available for brunch as ‘Banana Bread French Toast.’ While most French toast platters are heavy, with thick bread such as challah or brioche, MoBu’s is a much lighter dish, with thin bread that doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the ingredients and flavors. MoBu is a foodie haven, where each meal can be made different from the last, but the poise, presentation and preparation will never cease to amaze you. It’s great for an intimate dinner date, girls’ night out or even a small gathering on the patio — ideally on a Wednesday night when bottles of wine are half-priced. MoBu Fusion Cafe is located at 1159 South Federal Highway in Boca Raton. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday for lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner from 5-9 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Glass artist Wiktor Borowski at Sklar Furnishings this month Staff report Meet internationally renowned glass artist Wiktor Borowski at Boca’s Sklar Furnishings this month. The artist will be at the store from noon to 4 p.m. on May 27. Borowski will meet, greet and sign Glasstudio Borowski sculptures previously acquired at Sklar Furnishings and those purchased during the afternoon at the showroom and design center located at 6300 N. Federal Highway. Borowski is the owner of Glasstudio Borowski. He comes from a family of glass artists. Numerous masterpieces created by his father Stanislaw Borowski a n d brothers, Pawel and Stani Jan Borowski, are exhibited in renowned international galleries, private collections and museums such as the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. “As our clients shop our exclusive furniture lines they customize for their homes, they are immediately smitten by Borowski’s brilliant
colors, magical whimsy and ingenuity they spot throughout our showroom,” said Rick Howard, co-owner and president Sklar Furnishings that has long featured an extensive array of Glasstudio Borowski exclusives. “Those who visit love how each Borowski piece can be become part of their daily lives, as eye-catching, purposeful home accessories as fruit bowls, vases, candle-holders and lamps or as captivating focal points in gardens or on terraces.”
When asked why international buyers and collectors value Borowski masterpieces and studio artistic art glass, Borowski said, “There is the completely emotional aspect: an often quite spontaneous excitement at the wealth of ideas, the explosion of colors, this zest for life that these works embody. Every single one of them – be it a masterpiece, one of a collection or edition – is a quite special, unmistakable, life-affirming art concept, unique to Borowski, and is hard to match. It is therefore all the more fascinating that each and every one of these light, bright and colorful unique pieces has undergone such a complex production process.”
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EagleEye Intelligence Headquartered in the Park at Broken Sound, EagleEye Intelligence continues to develop real time tactical solutions to help improve public safety and response times during emergency situations. EagleEye recently debuted its new Sage Campus Solution. This solution provides
a common operating picture and situational awareness to both school security officials and law enforcement during campus emergencies such as an active shooter. Boca Raton Innovation Campus Marking the largest office sale in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties since 2016, and home to companies like, TransUnion, TwinLabs, MDVIP and Modernizing Medicine, the original IBM campus sold for $179 million. The campus, which is 1.7 million-squarefeet of office space, sits on 123 acres in Boca’s northwest corridor. The campus was 71 percent occupied at the time of the transaction. The property, which was purchased by Crocker Partners and Rialto (subsidiary of Lennar Corporation), last sold in 2015 for $129 million.
Decora Acquisition Incredible news came out of the Research Park at FAU. Tech start-up Decora was acquired by CreativeDrive for $100 million. Decora creates custom content designs that are customized to their clients’ specific needs. Decora was founded in Brazil in 2012, and at the time of the transaction Decora was delivering over 15,000 3D product models and 7,000 digital scenes a month.
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EJS Project opens its doors to local youth in The Set By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Delray Beach native Emanuel “Dupree” Jackson wanted to break the cycle of being a product of his environment. And he didn’t want other local teens to fall into the same path either. So, instead of waiting for someone else to step up to the plate to get involved, he did so himself. He began by mentoring local students and keeping them busy through community involvement. His efforts turned into a nonprofit, the EJS Project, several years ago.
lease for two years provided by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, which owns the property. A grand opening of the space was held last month on a Friday. The family friendly event featured music and performances from local teens in a block party style community event. Tons of community leaders and residents came out to support Jackson and his project. “I am really proud,” he said. “The EJS Project saved me. I finally have something to hang my hat on.”
The program focuses on high school students. They can stop by the office after school to get homework done, use the printer or just talk to Jackson. “We are putting kids in a position to be better when they graduate,” he said. “We are connecting kids to opportunities they wouldn’t have access to otherwise. The program gives kids a voice and a space to be heard.” He does that by introducing them to the community they live in through volunteer projects. The group has helped with block clean ups in The Set, planted trees with lo-
“The EJS Project is for kids who want to be part of a program that makes a difference in their community,” Jackson said. “It gave me an outlet and it’s so rewarding.” Now, Jackson has moved his headquarters from his kitchen table to an offie on at 700 West Atlantic Ave. He was able to move into the space thanks to a reduced $1 per year
Emanuel Dupree Jackson officially cuts the ribbon to open the doors to his nonprofit EJS Project at 700 West Atlantic Avenue. Photo courtesy of EliteStar Photography.
cal nonprofit Community Greening and worked on fundraisers for larger quarterly projects. His teens helped set up for Savor the Avenue and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “People call on us when its time to volunteer,” he said.
Local youth perform during the block party grand A Delray drum line performs during the grand opening of the EJS Project. Photo courtesy of EliteStar opening of the EJS Project. Photo courtesy of EliteStar Photography. Photography.
Currently, he will have anywhere from 25 to 30 students who drop in after school. He has seven that are enrolled in the EJS Project cohort. “This is just the start,” he said. “We are going to grow.”
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Passion for playgrounds By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer After their success last summer in donating and building a playground for children at the Lord’s Place in Lake Worth, GL Homes looked around to see where else they could make an impact. They found a need at the Place of Hope’s Boca Raton campus, where as part of their Passion for Playgrounds program, this year they are donating and constructing a playground valued at $40,000 for the residents. “For us, it’s a labor of love,” says GL spokeswoman Sarah Alsofrom. “The reception was so positive from the kids at the Lord’s Place, that we looked around to see where else we could make a difference.” Charles Bender III, Founding CEO of the Place of Hope, a faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing foster care services, says, “GL Homes believes in making an investment in the young people in our community.” Most Place of Hope residents are between the ages of 4 and 18 and when they turn 18, they age out of the state foster care system and are eligible for their transitional housing. “They support of our transitional model of housing,” he says. “When the suggestion was presented to them they said, ‘absolutely, we will help.’” Having the play facility has made a difference in the lives of the 37 families and more than 60 children they serve, says Diana Stanley, CEO at the Lord’s Place.
A rendering of the children’s playground that GL Homes donated to Place of Hope’s Boca Raton campus as part of its Passion for Playgrounds program.
“The playground has become a focal point for our youth programs,” says Stanley. “Before the playground, our kids played in a parking lot.” “Despite family trauma, and being homeless, when these kids go on the playground they are children,” she says. “The playground has become part of our way of life.” She credits GL Homes. “They are wonderful business partners - thorough and committed. You can trust the project will be done right and with the spirit of giving attached to it.” Features of the commercial-quality, fully-shaded, colorful playground include: a Tic-Tac-Toe panel, a double slide, a right-turn slide, bongos, a tube bridge, monkey bars and a jungle gym. Bender expects construction to begin by the end of May and the recreational equipment to be in use this summer. “GL Homes has put their money where their mouth is,” Bender says. “Our kids are excited.”
Boca’s Rosemurgy Properties partners in adding two new storage facilities Staff report Boca Raton-based Rosemurgy Properties and development partner Sentry Self Storage recently announced the completion of Sentry Self Storage in Deerfield Beach and the groundbreaking for Sentry Self Storage in Hollywood. A 3-acre site at 545 South Federal Highway is the location of a new Sentry Self Storage. Renovations have been completed to repurpose the property to 93,163-square-feet of climate controlled self storage.
The state-of-the-art facility has 726 units over two-stories, three freight elevators, a double bay loading dock and security gate access. Sentry Self Storage will be located at 2060 Coolidge St. The five-story, state-of-the-art facility will be 121,000-square-feet of climate controlled self storage. The project is under construction, and completion is slated for summer 2019. “We are pleased to partner once again with Sentry Self Storage to bring best-in-class developments to both Deerfield Beach and Holly-
A rendering of the new Sentry Self Storage to be built in Hollywood. Submitted photo.
wood,” said Alex Rosemurgy, CEO, Rosemurgy Properties. “Exciting growth is occurring in both cities which is creating a strong demand for these projects.” Kenneth Carlson - Architect, P. A., Deerfield Beach is the design firm for Sentry Self Storage in Hollywood. The project will be built by DC Construction Associates, Inc., Boca Raton. Gallo Herbert Architects, Deerfield Beach, in conjunction with Kenneth Carlson - Architect, P. A., designed Sentry Self Storage in Deerfield Beach.
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What’s up in the real estate market… Delray realtor installed as Regional Director of RAPB+GFLR Christel Silver, Broker/Owner of Delray Beach-based Silver International Realty was recently installed as the Director of South Palm Beach for the RAPB+GFLR. The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors (RAPB+GFLR) recently merged to become the third largest real estate association in the nation with 28,000 members. “It’s an honor to be a part of this group which provides consumers with real insight on the homeownership process with data accuracy and market expertise,” Silver said. Boca Woods to undergo $14.5 million renovation Boca Woods Country Club will be updating its clubhouse and adding amenities. Members approved a $14.5 million renovation that includes remodeling the clubhouse with a new porte-cochere, main lobby, connecting corridors, restrooms,
meeting rooms, executive offices, and multi-use member activity areas. It also involves adding a two-story fitness center and spa above a first level golf cart storage site.
Dockerty Romer & Co. worked on behalf of their client Concorde Group Holdings LLC to arrange the acquisition financing.
“We were thrilled with a vote of over 82 percent in favor of our exciting plans for the future” said Club President, Linda Fontana. The renovation is estimated to take three years, during which all club services and activities will remain ongoing. “We knew it was very important to our membership that their lifestyle and all the amenities delivered daily continue uninterrupted,” Fontana said. General Manager David Gourlay, CCM, CCE, CAM said the plans allow the club to double the size of the existing fitness center to 12,000-square-feet. “These brick and mortar improvements will bring our facilities up to the level of our club’s two magnificent, 18 hole golf courses and eight championship tennis courts,” Gourlay said. Rent office space in Boca’s Saber Centre I Looking for office space in Boca Raton
with golf course views? Check out Saber Centre I, a 101,347-square-foot office building in Boca Raton, with views of the Old Course at Broken Sound. Cushman & Wakefield has been named the exclusive leasing advisor for the six-story, Class A office building. John Criddle and Joseph Freitas of Cushman & Wakefield were hired by G&C Sabre Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Pompano Beach, FL-based real estate investment group Grover Corlew. Criddle and Freitas were selected to reposition and rebrand Saber Centre I as the Grover Corlew team is months away from finishing a complete lobby, common area and elevator modernization. “The high-floor penthouse vacancy at Saber Centre I offers over 17,500 square feet of sweeping golf course views making it one of the most unique corporate locations in Boca Raton,” Freitas said. Office space at Saber Centre I is available from $18 to $22 NNN with a notable tenant roster that includes BSN, IBM, IWS, Ring Central and Education Dynamic.
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“The Park at Broken Sound is one of the few active, mixed-use infill development sites in South Florida with more than 1,000 new multifamily units and 65,000-square-feet of new retail space,” Criddle said. “Given Saber Centre I’s wide range of availabilities, premium finishes and a tightening Palm Beach County Class A office market, we believe the building is uniquely positioned to capitalize upon the park’s revitalization and active Boca Raton marketplace.”
Delray mortgage bankers arrange financing for Orlando shopping center Delray Beach-based Dockerty Romer & Co. have arranged permanent mortgage financing for an Orlando retail center. Nancy and Bob Dockerty arranged the $33 million deal for Dellagio Town Center. The center is nearly 110,000-squarefeet that is 96 percent leased to restaurants
Citi Global Markets provided a $28 million senior mortgage, and Morrison Street Capital provided a $5 million mezzanine loan. Dockerty commented that, “both lenders worked together providing an excellent debt structure which allowed our client to execute on their business plan of acquiring this highly sought after asset.” HFF represented the seller, Blackstone. Lang Realty names Director of Information Technology Lang Realty recently named Danny Katz the Director of Information Technology for the company. “I specialize in bringing technology to the real world, and especially in making it relevant to Realtors in saving them time and money,” said Katz, a Florida Realtors® faculty member. “My background and experience as an agent, combined with my years of experience working with Realtors as a trainer, helps me bring practical and cutting edge tools to our team.” Prior to joining Lang, Katz was a Realtors® Property Resource (RPR) contract trainer for the National Association of Realtors®, covering much of the state of Florida from Orlando to Miami, both east and west coasts. For more information visit www.langrealty.com or call 561-989-2100.
CRE Florida Partners completes Boca Raton office building sale Senior managing partners Michael Rauch and Tom Robertson with CRE Florida Partners recently represented the owners MDS Builders in the sale of an office building located in the Boca Raton Professional Plaza. The two-story building, 301 Crawford Blvd., sold for $2.7 million, $180 per square foot. Built in 1979, the 15,000-square-foot building is completely occupied and recently updated and renovated. “The property has a solid mix of local, well established tenants, very low deferred maintenance and a class “A” location, making it an attractive purchase,” Rauch said.
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Venus Williams puts touch on Royal Palm Polo Clubhouse Staff report Tennis star and interior designer Venus Williams has put the finishing touches on the interior of the clubhouse at Royal Palm Polo. Her company V Starr Interiors completed the interiors for the Residents’ Club that will be the new centerpiece of the Royal Palm Polo community built by Toll Brothers in Boca Raton. “The Royal Palm Polo clubhouse design is a play on classic Boca Raton style with a modern edge. It is highlighted by sophisticated colors and furnishings,” said Williams, Principal and CEO of V Starr Interiors.
Royal Palm Polo Residents’ Club exterior. Photo courtesy of Roberto Gonzales Photography.
Royal Palm Polo Residents’ Club front entrance. Photo courtesy of Roberto Gonzales Photography.
A look inside the Royal Palm Polo Residents’ Club. Photo courtesy of Roberto Gonzales Photography.
Venus Williams worked on the interior finishes of the Royal Palm Polo Residents’ Club. Photo courtesy of Roberto Gonzales Photography.
The double height entryway of the clubhouse is a portal to the main space that features parquet wood floors, artistic lighting and transitional millwork details. Pops of color are incorporated in the pillows and decorative accessories to accent the furnishings while abundant windows add life and energy throughout. The spaces within the clubhouse include a social room with a fireplace, catering kitchen, dining area, appointed men’s and women’s pool bathrooms that feature locker, shower, and dressing areas, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Specialty finishes and features throughout the clubhouse include a venetian plaster clad fireplace, mosaic tile, antique mirrors and a fitness mural by local artist Jeffrey Noble of Nice’n Easy. V Starr Interiors also custom designed
three showcase pedestals and carefully selected the sculptures within each of them. This is V Starr’s first partnership with Toll Brothers. Royal Palm Polo offers home designs
priced from the upper $900,000s to over $1.5 million with floor plans ranging in size from 3,500 to 7,000-square-feet. The recently opened, 5,000-square-foot Residents’ Club features a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and free weights, a resort-style swimming pool and spa with cabanas, lighted, HAR-
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ings, prime location at the nexus of I-95 and Tri-Rail, and “mission critical” infrastructure. The buildings, constructed to withstand category 5 hurricanes, also have full standby generator back up.
Staff report The former home of IBM, now known as the Boca Raton Innovation Center, has a new owner.
With expansive column-free floorplates and 16-foot ceiling height, BRIC gives companies a workplace setting and strong value alternative to locating on multiple floors in a Class A high-rise, he said. BRIC amenities include a private shuttle to Tri-Rail, a dining marketplace, conference centers, accredited day care center, lawn, lake, walking trails, fitness center and nearby retail.
The 1.8 million-square-foot campus which is located on 125 acres was acquired through a joint venture between Boca’s Crocker Partners and New York-based Rialto Capital and Siguler Guff. While the purchase price was not disclosed, industry website Real Capital Analytics estimated the acquisition price to total $179.3 million. With the purchase, Crocker Partners’ Boca Raton portfolio equals 2.9 million square feet, accounting for 25 percent of the city’s office inventory. Overall, the company owns more than 6.3 million square feet of Class A office space in the state. “Boca Raton Innovation Campus is an important economic contributor to the City and a solid fit for our portfolio. As long-term owners, we intend to see that BRIC is well positioned to attract a new generation of companies,” said Crocker Partners Managing Partner Angelo Bianco.
The company plans to upgrade to existing buildings and campus amenities, he said. The campus was developed in the 1960s as IBM’s North American Research and Development facility. Currently, it is 73 percent occupied with major tenants including Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, Johnson Controls Security Solutions f/k/a Tyco Integrated Security, TransUnion, MDVIP and Modernizing Medicine. Bianco said BRIC is unique with its campus environment, iconic Marcel Breuer-designed Y-shaped build-
Crocker Partners introduced Boca Raton’s first Class A office tower and its first suburban mixed-use center in the mid-1980s, and developed Mizner Park, the catalyst for Boca Raton’s downtown revitalization. Crocker Partners’ current Boca Raton holdings include The Plaza, One Town Center and One Boca Place office towers and the mixed-use Boca Center. New York-based Eastdil Secured represented the BRIC sellers San Francisco-based Farallon Capital Management and New York-based Next Tier HD, led by its Atlanta-based team of Mike McDonald, Kennedy Hicks and Joe Gibson.
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Boca’s Crocker Partners notifies city of plans to file $137 million suit By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Alleging delays, inaction and restriction of development rights, Crocker Partners has placed the city of Boca Raton on notice of its plans to file a $137 million lawsuit over its inability to proceed with the proposed Midtown redevelopment project. The Boca Raton-based development group owns three properties in the area that is slated for redevelopment—the Boca Center, One Town Center and The Plaza. Last month, Crocker managing partner Angelo Bianco sent three notices to the city, rep-
Crocker viewed the decision as a stalling tactic and another way to delay the project again because a “small area plan” has not been required of any of the other planned mobility districts in the city.
resentative of the company’s three properties, stating its intent to file a suit under the “Bert Harris Act.”
Crocker Partners is just one of the many property owners involved in the Midtown project.
Crocker Partners says it has spent more than two years and more than $1 million toward redeveloping its properties on the site by the Town Center Mall on Military Trail.
Crocker Partners alleges the city has delayed consideration of zoning regulations needed to move forward with the project in its filings multiple times.
“We want to invest in our community,” Bianco said. “This is our home and we can make this a fantastic village within our community.”
“I had no choice,” he said of filing the notice to sue.
He said the lawsuit is a no-win situation for him. If he wins, he knows the suit will cost the taxpayers millions and if he loses, his investors will be out money.
Much of the suit, if it is officially filed, will focus on a January meeting where council members voted to require Midtown g o through a “small area plan.”
But, he said he was left no choice but to file the notice. The law requires a 150 day period before a lawsuit under the Bert Harris Act is officially adopted.
The Midtown project would possibly add up to 2,500 units creating a true Planned Mobility District, which the city designated in 2010.
“Clearly, at that point, I realized the direction of he city was not to allow any development,” Bianco said.
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The Keyes Company unites with Illustrated Properties in Delray Beach Leading real estate powerhouses to operate under one roof
Staff report The Keyes Company, Florida’s largest independently owned real estate firm and a Top 25-ranked firm in the entire United States, will join forces with the luxury real estate focused Illustrated Properties (IPRE) team under one roof in Delray Beach. Operations for both firms will continue during renovations at the Keyes Delray Beach branch located at 610 East Atlantic Avenue. Plans for a new luxury office at IPRE’s 700 East Atlantic Avenue location will begin this month and are scheduled for completion during the
third quarter of 2018. “Our mission is to provide buyers with the top-notch quality experience we have offered for over nine decades at Keyes and five decades at Illustrated Properties,” said Keyes President and CEO Mike Pappas. “Working under one roof will allow Keyes and IPRE associates to closely collaborate and continue to help buyers make one of the most important decisions of their lives.” In July 2016, Keyes and IPRE announced the completion of a merger between the two companies, which continue to operate under their existing brands. Following the merger, the companies have in excess of 1,100 Sales As-
sociates in Palm Beach County and produce double the volume of their closest competitor. In 2017, Keyes generated more than $6.2 billion in real estate services across its Family of Companies. Together, IPRE and Keyes have global reach as a Founding Member and Shareholder of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Mortgage, title, insurance, and property management needs can all be managed in-house, allowing us to close your deal with speed and efficiency. With 79 offices and more than 3,000 agents, the companies continue to grow as the No. 1 real estate brand in Palm Beach County while maintaining the culture of a family-owned business.
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Future problems facing buyers and sellers By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Rising home prices combined with higher interest rates and a lack of inventory are the most critical concerns facing buyers today. The Baby Boomers are in their retirement years – which will have an effect on the housing market. There is also an increasing demand for multifamily senior housing. By 2030, 19 percent of Americans will be over the age of 65. Their needs are diverse because of financial situations and lifestyle expectations. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors in Washington, D.C. said, “People need to focus on the fact that we have a major housing shortage in this country.” Students are graduating with huge student loan debts, which makes it much harder for them to buy their first home, even if they find a good paying first job. Some are moving back with their parents to save some money. Even if they didn’t have student loans, the affordability problem remains. Markets where prices have soared make buying a home problematic.
Once able to buy, they do have a demand for green homes. Young home shoppers are energy-conscious. They are looking to reduce their monthly bills, but are also concerned about overall energy consumption. Smart homes are on the rise and this trend will grow. Building Codes will change. Last year California passed a law that rooftop solar panels be installed on all new single-family homes and low-rise multi-family buildings to offset the expected annual electricity use. So the initial cost may be higher – but then there is saving on the electricity. The new tax law has an impact on homeowners who live in high taxed areas. The limit of deducting real estate taxes will be a hardship for many sellers. On the other hand, we might see a shift of some owners selling their homes in high taxed areas and moving to a lower taxed area. The tendency to work from home will change the commercial leasing industry. Less room is needed. And that’s only going to become more common as the workforce gets younger and they are more comfortable with the technology of working remotely. The same is true for the remote shopping—fewer store fronts will be necessary in the future. There is a new trend for “adult dorm” or “co-living” projects. I
Ask an expert: Your HOA questions By: Harris B. Katz, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Q: We recently had a new board elected at my homeowners association (HOA) community and an issue has arisen in that they are now attempting to limit a resident from speaking to only two items on the agenda—unfinished business and new business—and are not allowing any other resident comments. They justify this by stating in their Resolution that Florida Statute 720 allows for the adoption of written rules governing frequency, duration and other manner of member statements. I am not an attorney, but I believe this in violation of the law. Am I correct?
D.K., Boca Raton A: Confusion regarding the number of times and the length of time that a member of an HOA can speak is very common. Florida Statute 720.303(2) (a) of the Florida Homeowner’s Association Act (the Act) grants each member of the HOA the right to speak at board meetings and at certain types of committee meetings with reference to all designated items. However, the statute also grants the board the option to adopt reasonable written rules related to the right of members to speak at meetings as well as the duration of the comments. Significantly, while that section of the Act is silent on the topic of setting a minimum time period for members to speak at board meetings, there are two other provisions of the Act which
was introduced to this concept in Europe and have seen projects here also. Each resident has their own space, but the common elements are being shared. This concept is especially interesting in downtown areas, which is overpriced for many buyers. Marketing will be (is) changing: 77 percent of home buyers prefer to take a virtual reality tour before actually looking at homes and 62 percent prefer to work with an agent offering this tool. Do not forget the unconventional financing option, including purchasing real estate with Bitcoin. It has happened already. Using Bitcoin for the purchase creates a similar problem as with exchanging international currency. The rate is uncertain. These digital currencies are not part of the global banking community and at this time are unregulated. The advancing technology about artificial intelligence (AI) will change life as we know it including real estate. These AI computers will be used to identify trends and opportunities. About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) President appointed her (2010- 2014) and again for 2018 as the President’s Liaison to Germany. Christel is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. For more information visit www. silverhouses.com.
specially grant the members a minimum amount of time to speak at board meetings, neither of which relates to speaking at regular board meetings. Specifically, if the meeting of the board was convened pursuant to the board’s receipt of a petition signed by 20 percent of the total membership designating specific items to be discussed, then Statute 720.303(2)(d) grants the members the right to speak for at least three minutes. In addition, if the meeting is considered a members meeting, such as an annual meeting, then Statute 720.306(6) also grants the members the right to speak for a minimum of three minutes on items opened for discussion or included on the agenda. Thus, it appears that the Legislature intended to give a board discretion as to setting time limits on members’ comments at regular or special meetings of the board, but limited discretion relating to other specific types of meetings as outlined above. You should speak to an attorney who is experienced in
community association law if you have concerns about your HOA board’s adherence to the rules and/or Florida law. Harris B. Katz, Esq.., is Managing Partner, Boca Raton, of the Law Firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw.com or to ask questions about your issues for future columns, send your inquiry to: question@gadclaw.com. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.
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Altman Companies celebrate 50 years, open of Altis of Boca Raton The community offers high-end ameni-
Staff report
ties including a private spa with blow-
Altman Companies recently marked 50
out bar, plunge pool and fitness center
years of business by debuting Altis Boca
“Sculpt,” which has an interactive “Fit-
Raton, a luxury, mid-rise apartment
ness on Demand” system, free weights
community.
and cardio machines. Poolside there is
The project is a six-story, LEED-certified community with 398 apartments that are
an outdoor kitchen pavilion with a pizza oven and grill.
a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom
“All along, our focus has been to create a
units located in Park Place.
development that would be a real credit
Apartments feature quartz countertops, designer European styled cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Spa-inspired bathrooms feature dual-vessel sink vanities, walk-in showers, spa tubs and upgraded energy-efficient lighting.
to Boca Raton and provide a valued longterm asset for our company and investor partners, and most important, provide an exceptional living experience for our residents,” CEO and Chairman Joel Altman said. The complex overlooks the East course at Broken Sound Golf & Country Club. Altis Boca Raton is located at 5500 North Military Trail. For more information on the community and leasing opportunities, check out www.AltisBocaRaton.com.
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Retire, live in paradise— The South Florida promise By: Karen Laurence Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Catering to the retiring population is what South Florida does best. There is no shortage of choices that range from new housing developments to more established communities to senior homes (independent to assisted living) and of course, the single family home. In fact, these buyers for new construction, are courted by the builders, who entice them through the promise of an “active lifestyle.” The renters are courted for the independent living to assisted living complexes that are being constructed at a rapid pace. The major builders usually have at least one community that caters to the 55 year olds in each section of the state that they build in. The communities can range from 350 homes to over 1,000. The typical client is looking to buy a second or vacation home. Or just the home of their dreams. If it can be bought, within their budget, why not buy it before retirement, use it for a vacation home, and then a permanent retirement home. Having clubhouses and activities allows the active adult to stay young while retired/and or on vacation. They are kept busy with many activities ranging from Golf to Tennis, Pickleball, Canasta, Mah Jong, and of course Bingo. There is usually a pool, spa, sometimes a restaurant and many social clubs based on the interests of the population residing there. Uni-
versal design is used so that it will adapt to the needs of the resident, making it possible to remain in this home as they age. Developers are starting to use features in the home to cater to the “age at home” concept such as large tubs, front control ranges and low or zero entry thresholds that will better accommodate the aging active adult. The Baby Boomers are the largest group of retiring adults. Most of them wish to remain in their homes if possible and not go to the independent or assisted living facilities. That is not always possible. There is a definite need for this type of living. These facilities are growing in number as some of the older population cannot make it on their own or wish to have their meals cooked for them. Having chef-prepared meals is very important as well as a 24/7 reception area. There are nurses round the clock, gym trainers, and the staff to cater to most whims. Recreation-
al facilities as well as the pool and gyms, make them also a luxury lifestyle that is very attractive. Here they make friends instead of staying alone at home. One is usually nicer than the next, offering concierge services, spas, surround-sound theaters, and some have cafes for wine and beer. Most of these are a monthly rental, though there are some for purchase. More homeowners are carrying mortgages into their retirement. Some do it for necessity, while others for tax reasons. The mortgage can be planned, through accelerated payments to end at a certain time to coincide with other retirement venues such as annuities. Even many wealthy persons pay off their mortgages prior to purchasing their last home which is usually bought for cash. The 55 plus market is going strong in South Florida. You can pick and choose amenities at your home, or get cared for at a senior living facility being close to your family, as there are many to choose from in Palm Beach County. You are never far from shopping or restaurants, living on your own or taken by shuttle bus. Karen Laurence is a sales associate with The Keyes Company. She is a Technical Real Estate Instructor, Real Estate Agent and Certified Luxury Agent. 516-524-3953.
Spring cleaning part 2: Digging deeper, it’s worth the effort By: Cheryl Adelman Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Physical Photos: https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/organization/need-organize-photos-get-started/ Music: https://www.lifestorage.com/ blog/organization/need-organize-photos-get-started/ https://www.techradar.com/news/thebest-free-music-player “How to Spring Clean your Digital Clutter to Protect Yourself ”, http s : / / w w w. w i re d . c om / 2 0 1 7 / 0 5 / spring-clean-digital-clutter-protect/ Home Office Eliminate non office items. Move those things to where they belong! De-clutter what is left. Be sure to check your tech. Re-route wires, update your tech set up. If you have not already done so, acknowledge that it is 2018, and attend to your files accordingly. Then, purge the drawers, desktop, shelves, bookcase. Now, Clean. Set up the tools you use most, closest to you. Photos, Music, Digital Clutter I found experts to help us. Digital Photos: https://www.lilblueboo. com/2012/11/how-to-organize-andprint-years-worth-of-photos.html
Pantry Empty everything. Yes, you have to. Clean the shelves. Replace liners. Set aside expired items. Categorize remaining items into similar use groups. Separate items you use most from those you use least. Donate what you’ll never use. (Expired and unwanted items can be emptied, so jars can be recycled or repurposed.)
tic containers, labeled jars, lazy Susan, spice steps, etc. Use up older foods first by placing them in front.
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Love beadwork? Enamored with mosaics? Do you display Holiday decorations year round?
DIY maintenance is possible. You’ll have to turn the unit off for 1/2 a day, yikes! But you’ll experience increased efficiency, decreased costs, greater longevity of the unit. Here’s how... https://www.doityourself.com/stry/howto-spring-clean-your-air-conditioner Playroom Bloggers, “organizing moms” share information that is realistic, and have ideas that are inexpensive and attainable. For the playroom they suggest, “don’t expect perfection”, “don’t label, not even with pictures” until toys get more intricate, and my favorite, “rotate toys.” https://organizingmoms.com/playroom-organization/
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Set up a snack basket for the kids, and easy to reach spot for their drinks.
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Keep your hobby space organized with clear jars, hooks, magnets, labels, shelves, containers, more labels! http://www.unclutter.com/simple-solutions-to-declutter-and-organize-yourhobby-room/ https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/cle an-and-organize/organize-craft-and-hobby-materials A tip for golfers How to organize golf clubs: http://golftips. golfweek.com/organize-golf-clubs-1420. html Some clutter free hobbies are dancing, yoga, walking, writing, music; listening or playing, reading, birdwatching, meditation, museums, volunteering. Hobbies are good for us, adding quality, health and happiness! Cheryl Adelman, Home Organizer, Owner, Organize In A Day™, Thumbtack Top Pro 2017, Writer-Columnist-Speaker, 609287-3119, organizeinaday@gmail.com or organizeinaday.com
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Eagles Landing Middle student raising money for sensory classroom Seventh grader Kylie Cohen knows what it is like to be someone’s only friend.
to have new kids come in next year and see this whole new environment and have the kids who have already been here have a total change and new experience.”
The 13-year-old student is a student intern in a special needs classroom at Eagles Middle Landing.
She said students abilities range and many are lower functioning. Some have autism, others Down Syndrome.
She sees how the students struggle and also how they flourish.
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To help encourage more positive breakthroughs for the nine students in the class, she is raising $10,000 to purchase more sensory friendly resources for the classroom.
She began working with special needs students last year. In her sixth grade art class there was a student with special needs and she sat in the front of the classroom with him and helped out.
The room is equipped with special chairs which are used as a reward, soundproof headphones for children with sensitives to noise and special brushes that help with touch.
Her interest in helping continued over the summer when she volunteered with the special needs program at the JCC summer camp as a counselor in training.
“We need more,” she said of the sensory items that help these children learn in a space they are comfortable in. “The goal is
She signed up for the intern role as her one hour elective period. She helps the teacher file paperwork and
Eagles Landing Middle seventh grader Kylie Cohen is a student intern in a special needs classroom at her school where she is raising $10,000 to purchase more sensory items. Photo courtesy of Kylie Cohen’s YouTube fundraising video.
sits one-on-one with the students and helps with their lessons. “For most of them, I am their only friend,” she said. “I sit and talk with them. They like having the attention.” She got the idea to raise money for the class at the beginning of the year. Principal Joe Peccia jumped on board and they filmed a video explaining the project. It is uploaded on YouTube and discusses how the students benefit from the sensory resources.
Eagles Landing Middle seventh grader Kylie Cohen is a student intern in a special needs classroom at her school where she is raising $10,000 to purchase more sensory items. Photo courtesy of Kylie Cohen’s YouTube fundraising video.
“It feels really rewarding,” Cohen said of her time in the special needs classroom. “Especially when the kids have a breakthrough, saying one of their first words or hugging someone for the first time. It’s always really rewarding.” For more information, visit https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Yns4Qz9iKig&feature=youtu.be To donate, https://www.finditfunditflorida. com/palmbeach/grant/2461-29716/
Bringing comedic social awareness to the stage Brand with local roots addresses national issues
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“There is a lot of need in our communities that just is not being addressed,” said Benjamin Leis, managing director. “Most of the time, nonprofits are under-resourced. We create a platform for these organizations to receive the attention they need and deserve.” Comic Cure hosts events across the U.S., with shows occurring in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and South Florida. They have worked with numerous nonprofits locally, including Women in the Visual Arts, Place of Hope, the Downtown Church of Boca and many others. “We try to be intentional about our nonprofit partners,” Leis said. “We theme our shows and then try to identify organizational partners that would maximize and benefit the most from the event.”
A Comic Cure audience laughs during a performance. Photo courtesy of JC Ridley.
Moving forward, the humor-oriented fixture hopes to grow its impact locally. Having worked with more than 100 non-profits and 1200 comedians, Comic Cure has established an agency to connect causes with their comedians. “If we have a cancer organization, for example, we want our agency to pair them with a comedian who has been closely touched by [the disease],” Leis said. “We just want these organizations to benefit as we introduce humor.” With the use of comedy, Comic Cure has helped further the mission of nonprofit organizations while also strengthening nationwide dialogue on compelling topics.
At their recent United We Stand-Up show at the Mizner Park Comedy Club, comedians from the U.S. Armed Forces were featured, with proceeds benefiting local veteran groups. In addition, Comic Cure hosts multiple other themed shows in Boca, including “Florida’s Funniest Female” as well as their annual political roast. “While Mizner Park is our first comedy club, all three shows we have hosted there have sold out,” Leis said. “We thought Boca would be a great place for Comic Cure and it has certainly proven itself thus far.”
Preacher Lawson of America’s Got Talent performs during a Comic Cure show. Photo courtesy of Chef Ito.
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Boca teen receives international award for work on Delray barrier-free playground project By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Ava Goldstone started as a volunteer for the Palm Beach County Miracle League, a nonprofit that organizes a baseball league for kids with disabilities.
Association for Fundraising Professionals for my role in bringing the Boundless Dreams Playground to fruition,” she said. “Once built, Boundless Dreams will be a hub of energy and excitement for my community.”
Soon, she will leave a permanent mark not only on the memories of the kids she helps, but in the Delray Beach park where the games take place.
Michael Nilsen, Vice President, Communications & Public Policy Association of Fundraising Professionals said Goldstone was just want the panel of judges was looking for in a candidate fit for the award.
The 18-year-old Boca Raton resident helped turn an idea to add a Boundless Dreams Playground to Miller Park into a reality.
“She was exceptional,” he said. “The youth awards are always hard to judge. The stories are inspirational.”
The playground is slated to be open on May 19.
Nielsen said the judges were impressed by her goal to bring the playground to the park.
She was recognized for her involvement with the Miracle League recently by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which awarded her the 2018 CARTER Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award. The CARTER Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy honors a young person with a proven record of exceptional generosity who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose philanthropy encourages others to engage on a community, national, and/or international level. “I feel so fortunate to be recognized by the
“She had a plan, had a vision,” he said. “It’s just extraordinary. It really shows what young people can do.” Goldstone was a guest at a Miracle League game a few years ago. “I was sitting in the stands and some force, greater than anything I can explain, drew me onto the field,” she recalled. “I met this little boy, Aiden. We walked the bases together. I helped him out of his special chair and he walked them for the very first time.” She began helping as a volunteer buddy.
She then secured an internship with the nonprofit and helped organize the first annual Dinner on the Diamond, a fundraising event, which ultimately raised $60,000. It was when she noticed the inability of the Miracle League kids to play on a playground in the park before or after their games that gave her the idea to help with another project, a barrier free playground. “It broke my heart to watch these kids have a sense of dejection because they physically couldn’t play,” she said. So, the fundraising for the playground began. The goal: to raise $210,000. Through events like a mini-golf fundraiser, selling a calendar of Miracle League children in action and working with Miracle League staff to apply for grants from Women’s Impact 100 and the Men’s Impact 100, which awarded Boundless Dreams $100,000 and $50,000, respectively, Goldstone was determined to raise enough money for the playground. It was her participation in the Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank, a Shark Tank-style program, where she presented her project to four community philanthropists in front of a live audience, that she was awarded the top grant totaling $15,000.
Ava Goldstone accepting a 2018 CARTER Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award. Photo courtesy of Ava Goldstone.
Two other philanthropists in the audience saw her presentation and were so inspired that they invited her to submit requests for funding. She made in-person presentations to both of these philanthropists (one foundation and one individual), and received two grants totaling $40,000—reaching her final fundraising goal. She said it was her mentor Vicki Pugh who helped her through the tank process and who recommended her for the award. She attended the international convention last month in New Orleans where she received the honor and spoke to the group.
50 Ocean has new executive chef, new menumeyerofferings lemon granBy: Marisa Herman Associate Editor
Delray’s 50 Ocean Executive Chef Thomas Op’t Holt’s dishes have stories beyond the flavors they tell your palette. Like how the fish dip was perfected during Hurricane Irma with leftover frozen fish, the chicken liver mousse is his aunt’s recipe and the Carolina Gold Rice featured with the shrimp étouffée has a history that dates back to the start of when South Carolina led the country as the largest rice producer.
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These items along with a duck confit empanada, updated shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce and a Kurobuta Pork chop dish are all part of a new menu the restaurant recently debuted. “We’ve kept our most popular items, but added an extra element of excitement,” Chef Op’t Holt said. “As always, the emphasis is on sustainable ingredients as well as locally sourced produce, meat and seafood.” Many vegetables and micro-greens are sourced locally from places like Swank Farm in Loxahatchee. Several dishes are gluten free. Chef Op’t Holt shines with sauces. His homemade cocktail sauce takes tomatoes from start to a sauce that should be bottled. With a
ite mixed into the tomato, the play on lemon merged with the tomato taste is a winning combination. His homemade green goddess dressing on top the Little Gem Wedge salad pairs well with the homemade goats milk ricotta cheese. Sauce isn’t the only homemade menu item to shine. His inhouse jumbo ravioli was a sweet surprise. Stuffed with duck confit, fig and caramelized onion, the pasta was rich and sweet. Topped with a gorgonzola cream that added some salt, one piece of the jumbo ravioli was more than enough. New seafood entrees include a salmon dish on top of a blue corn Johnny cake, a smokey shrimp étouffée with gator andouille and swordfish. Of the two new meat offerings, the halfday braised lamb shank and the pork chop, the pork was the way to go. With a quinoa spatzle, the dish was flavorful and fillings. Chef Op’t Holt said his Chicago roots come through with the dish.
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Make it a “Cool” Summer with The Spady Delray Beach Commissioner Bill Bathurst, Delray City Manager Mark R. Lauzier and Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County Chief Development Officer Kari Oeltjen at Rock the Block. Submitted photo.
Volunteers from local businesses work on revitalizing homes in Delray Beach with help from Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County and the city. Submitted photo.
Habitat, Delray Beach, local businesses team up for ‘Rock the Block’ Staff report
Ten Delray Beach homes were spruced up thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, the city of Delray Beach and local businesses and service organizations. Part of the neighborhood revitalization concept, the “Rock the Block” event brought together community members and businesses that revitalized a house of their own. Sponsors helped raise $2,500 to underwrite the construction materials, tools, paint and painting equipment and landscaping costs and brought out volunteers to do the work on 10 homes within a three block radius. Presenting “Rock the Block” Home Sponsors brought out employees or members -- totaling 250 volunteers -- to transform their actual “Rock the Block” home together as a team while working alongside the homeowner. Homes were identified and qualified based on the homeowner’s financial need. Homeowners ranged from seniors, veterans, people with disabilities or health issues to families with young children who live in Delray Beach and own their homes. Onsite work was led by Habitat’s team of construction professionals and crew including, Habitat Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator Crystal Spears and Crew Leader Partners from Home Depot’s ”Team Depot.”
To prepare the selected homes for the big day of impact, volunteer groups spent the entire month of March doing the advance priming and preparations. The 2018 “Rock the Block” Presenting Home Sponsors were Apple Inc.; Assurance Power Systems; Connected Warriors, Inc.; Cosmetic Solutions; Delray Beach Community Improvement; MotionPoint Corporation; Shamrock Restoration; Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.; Wells Fargo and Ziree Thai and Sushi. Supported by long-time Program Sponsors Delray Beach CRA, Home Depot, Sunflower Landscaping and new partner House of Ladders, the day was powered by food donated from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and refreshments served by the City of Delray Beach Police Department. Over the past 29 years, thousands of individuals have worked together to paint more than 200 houses for low-income residents in Delray Beach. “Partnering with Habitat is an excellent way to achieve corporate social responsibility and service organization missions while making a lasting impact,” said HFHSPBC Chief Development Officer Kari Oeltjen.“’Rock the Block’ is just one opportunity of many that HFHSPBC offers in which Presenting Home Sponsors can bond while participating together in helping to revitalize or build safe, affordable homes while strengthening whole communities.”
It’s hot outside! Spend your summer in the air-conditioned comfort of The Spady Museum or aboard the “Ride & Remember” Bus Tour. Explore the history of Delray Beach every 2nd Saturday on the “Ride & Remember” Bus Tour. Reserve your spot for May 12, June 9 or July 14. Enjoy the artistry of local photographers through the “Share My Reel” and “The Reel” exhibits. On display through July 21. Make it a “cool” summer with The Spady Museum!
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Sponsored in part by the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. TEAM APPLE at Delray’s Rock the Block event, which spruced up 10 homes. Submitted photo.
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Happy Mish-Mash Day! An ode to mothers By: Kate Teves Archivist of the Delray Beach Historical Society Special to the Delray Newspaper lace, she had to make it. If she wanted a road, she had to build it, and if she wanted a pie, she had to bake it. At one moment she raved about her little community, and at another she cursed it. More often than not, history books depict mothers as either “strong and fearless” or “weak and nervous.” They are either “selfless” or they are “selfish,” “loving” or “lacking.” Rarely are they individuals with any kind of complexity. That is reserved for men. It would have been a luxury in early Delray for a woman to fit into one of these flat categories. But most people were more than just one thing at once. If a woman wanted to eat, she had to work the fields, and if she wanted
In short, Delray’s early history is full of mish-mashed mothers who were never one-dimensional. Our archive of Delray’s first-person accounts reveal complex women who can sometimes infuriate you with their contradictions. At the Delray Beach Historical Society, we try to remind our visitors of the rich complexity of the past, and hopefully, in turn, of the present. Maybe it’s ok to have an identity that doesn’t totally fit together, or to be a mom who is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. To all the moms out there—the older moms, the young-
Courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society.
er moms, the adoptive moms, and the foster moms—we wish you all a very happy Mish-Mash Day. Delray Beach Historical Society is located at 3 NE 1st Street. History Exhibits & Museum Tours open Thursday-Saturday, 11a.m.-3 p.m. 561-274-9578. www.delraybeachhistory.org
Atlantic High wins seventh Atlantic Community High students inducted into honor society annual Brain Bee competition Staff report
Last month, 96 Atlantic Community High School students were inducted as new members into the National Honor Society.
Students in 10th and 11th grade were invited to apply based on GPA. Applications required two teacher recommendations and an essay. Members are required to participate in service activities like Sea Angels, Miracle League of Palm Beach County, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and Spady Fest. Members also provide after school tutoring to their peers. The society is a student-led organization. This year’s officers are: Leo Karp - president; Sahil Reddy - vice president;
Staff report An Atlantic High school trio took home the first place prize at the seventh annual Brain Bee. The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience hosted the contest. Students were challenged on topics including learning and memory, emotion, sensation, movement, aging, neurobiology, brain anatomy and neural disorders. Sponsored by the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund, each student in the top three teams received a gift card. In addition, the first-place team, made up of Winston Cheung, David Young and Raghu Radhakrishnan from Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, will shadow an MPFI scientist for a day.
Delray Chamber names new president/CEO Staff report The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will have a new president and CEO this month. After a three month search, the board has named Jeb Conrad as the chamber’s new leader. Conrad will be relocating from Indiana.
Karen Lee - senior recording secretary; Vinayak Kawatra - corresponding secretary; Jordan Kahn - treasurer; Saima Haque - historian; Meescha Cooper - junior recording secretary; and Marissa Kingham - faculty advisor.
Record crowd attends Woman’s Club Real Men Bake event Staff report It was a record year for the eighth annual Real Men Bake and Rock at the Sock Hop. More than 30 bakers and 160 guests attended the GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach fundraising event this year. Money raised will be distributed back into local nonprofits. In addition to raising money through a $35 entry fee and sponsorships, the club also brought in funds through a fun live auction, a popular silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. “This was our best year ever on several fronts,” said club President Mary Reis. “Our bakers outdid themselves this year, with amazing creations ranging from corn cakes and fritters to cheese cakes and brownies.” During the evening guests had a chance to vote on their favorite culinary creation and once again Delray Beach Police Officer Steve Swanson came away the winner, this year bringing rich chocolate brownies with a bourbon chocolate sauce. Taking second place was the team of Don Bates and Dick Weir, with their seven-layer fiesta dip, while third place went to Phil Petitio, who served orange cheesecake bites dipped in chocolate.
John Miller and City Manager Mark Lauzier baked in the Real Men Bake event. Submitted photo.
Special guest bakers this year included City Commissioner Ryan Boylston, City Manager Mark Lauzier, Community Redevelopment Agency Director Jeff Costello and other business and community leaders.
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Mother of marketing department departs post at Old School Square
She marketed the entire campus including the museum, pavilion, theatre, creative arts schools and rentals. She taught herself how to do so through learning how to design ads, navigate social media and keep up with the evolving print media industry.
By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Melissa Carter has brought celebrity dogs to the Cornell Museum, helped bring outdoor movies on Friday nights to the Pavilion and marketed thousands of concerts and shows at the Crest Theatre. And after 19 years as the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Old School Square, she is leaving her post. “It really was a dream job,” she said. She started in 1999. She was working for the joint venture, which eventually morphed into what is now the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, when she learned about the job opportunity at OSS. She began her career with the cultural arts nonprofit at the same time her mother was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. She became marketing director by day and caregiver by night to her mother, who lost the ability to speak after a laryngectomy. The two roles overlapped for the next 16 years until her mother, who she described as her best friend and mentor, died in 2015. “It was two life changing things at the same time,” she said of her new jobs. Professionally, her first task was putting on the city’s First Night Celebration. Back then, it was Old School Square’s responsibility to host the family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. And this year was a big one, it was Y2K. Carter remembers securing talent, sponsors and media coverage for the event. She was a one woman department organizing logistics with volunteers and city staff.
She even watched her son get married at the Fieldhouse. “The role really evolved,” she said. “I made it my own.” Over the years, she said she has watched the campus grow and mature. The museum went from eclectic exhibits to a place that attracts artists from around the globe. She remembers helping create “For the Love of Dogs” exhibit where all types of fru-fru dogs, service dogs and their owners came to the opening. She recalled more than 500 people waiting to go through the museum on opening night. Another exhibit that drew crowds was on a more serious topic, Sept. 11. She said Northern Trust Bank approached OSS with an exhibit of photos from Sept. 11. The photos filled Cornell Museum for just two days over one weekend. Carter said people were lined up around the building. More than 2,500 walked through the museum in those two days. “It was so emotional,” she said. “We really saw Old School Square as a gathering place.” She helped work on fundraisers like the Circle on the Square, an annual event that brought 350 people to the grounds of the campus. The signature fundraiser is now the upcoming Beer Fest.
Books of news stories, articles and photos documenting of all the events from the past 19 years is what Carter leaves behind. “All of the ink is what I’m most proud of,” she said. “They have it all in the archives, notebooks and notebooks filled.” Carter said she will miss the energy that filled the halls of the campus. Whether it was meeting a celebrity that was about to perform or working under a deadline, she said the buzz was what kept the job interesting every day. “Old School Square is there to engage, encourage and entertain,” she said. “I am proud of everything I have done there. It’s been a great 19 years and I hope the next person that comes in can grow with the organization.” While she will miss the staff and her role, she said she will stay involved with the Art on the Square event. She looks forward to working on freelance projects and dedicating time to her husband’s Woodturning business, a venture he spends all of his time on since retiring from his corporate job a few years ago. The couple will celebrate their 40th anniversary this summer. She plans to donate her marketing expertise to his creations.
Delray Chick-Fila-A teams up with Milagro Center
JARCMANIA raises record amount $466,632
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Head to Chick-Fila-A on May 14 for “Music & Art on the Patio.”
Thanks to a partnership with Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots Football Team, JARC raised $466,632 at its annual gala JARCMANIA.
The event will take place at the 1800 South Federal Highway location. Teen Center Art from the Milagro Center will be displayed all day and music will be performed on the patio from 6 to 7 p.m. The restaurant has selected Milagro Center as its local nonprofit partner. This is the first of many events to come in this collaboration.
JARC Florida is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The challenge was first announced in October 2017 and lasted through the end of the year.
Gala chair Elizabeth Levine and Owner of the New England Patriots Football Team Robert Kraft at JARCMANIA, JARC FL’s 32nd Annual Gala Dinner Dance.
JARC FL raised $366,632 and thanks to the Challenge Grant, every new (or increased gift) donation was then matched by Robert Kraft, up to $100,000. This brought the total amount raised to a record number for the organization.
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Delray Beach Letter to the editor: The nuisance needs to stop now Initiative presents ‘Delray’s Gong Show’ By: Lars Heldre Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Concerned Citizen of Delray Beach
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A do-good Delray Beach volunteer group is bringing its version of the Gong Show to the city to raise money. The Delray Beach Initiative is hosting the event on May 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge to raise money for Living Hungry and the Not One Hungry Homeless Student Delray project, an initiative of the Delray Beach Homeless Task Force. The program, in partnership with Living Hungry, provides weekend bags of food to public school students identified as homeless. “Not One Hungry Homeless Student Delray is doing important work in our community and we’re pleased to be partnering with them for this event,” said Ronnie Dunayer, co-chair of the Delray Beach Initiative. “The program fits well with our mission of enhancing the lives of local children.”
I consider myself to be a very tolerable and easy-going person, but living by the railroad tracks in Delray Beach has become unbearable! First, it should be part of Urban Planning 101 that you do not have a freight train and a high-speed passenger train pass right through the center of our beautiful downtown, where people live and go out in the evening to enjoy themselves. If public officials really cared about the design of our urban environment, they would have used eminent domain to move the freight train and Brightline to the Tri-Rail tracks along I-95, which mostly passes through industrial areas.
Anyway, this article is not supposed to be about that, because that would make too much sense and, with big business in the picture, it is not likely to happen. Therefore, lets us deal with the problem at hand, which is two-fold! First, people are being killed by Brightline! Second, those of us that live near the railroad tracks, probably hundreds of thousands of people if you factor in every city in Southeast Florida, are having our lives disturbed by being woken up 8 to 10 times a night by trains that continually blasts its horns throughout the night, a sound that roars through our neighborhoods and can be heard as far away as the beach. What’s so frustrating to me is that this should not be difficult. In Germany and The United Kingdom, for many years, they have had high speed trains, and nowhere do the trains blast their horns. Yes, their gates are
Along with getting to see performances, each limited to three minutes, guests can enjoy dinner selections from local restaurants and participate in a silent auction. Tickets cost $25. For more information, www.delraybeachinitiative.com. To buy tickets, email tickets@Delraybeachinitiative. com
It is possible to make the gates in such a way that you cannot crawl under them or sneak your bicycle through. There should obviously also be a wall or fence along the tracks so that no one can walk around the gates. Now as far as the train horn goes, it really serves no purpose because any person who is not severely hearing impaired hears the bells from the gates as they are closing. The trains blasting their horns is one of those crazy things we laugh about in movies like “My Cousin Vinny,” where Joe Pesci plays a character that stays in a motel where freight trains blast its horns throughout the night. The problem is, it just isn’t so funny anymore when it happens to you, when it is your permanent residence as opposed to a motel, and when city officials don’t think that it is urgent to do something about it. The bottom line is, it is time for city officials to show some urgency!
It’s Spring! Are you blooming? By: Laura Norman Special to the Delray Newspaper
can watch the beautiful dance as flowers and leaves turn toward the sunlight, and tendrils of vines reach out to find and curl around a branch or twig.
The talent contest will feature musicians, comedians, surprise talent and even some gong-able flops. Audience members will have the chance to help judges decide whether to gong — or not to gong — any of the 20 contestants who take the stage. The event will be emceed by internationally known comedian and entertainer Sarge. “Our Gong Show is a chance for performers from our community to show off their talents but with a bit of a twist,” said Carol Eaton, co-chair of the Delray Beach Initiative. “It’s a different kind of talent show.”
better and practically impossible to get through once they are down.
Seedlings open, put out a sprout and a leaf or two, and begin to extend upward, adding more branches and leaves. Buds open to reveal nature’s amazing palette of colors. The vivacity and color of nature are an inspiration to our own growth and movement. When you think about it, you and I have even more paths for growth than the rest of the natural world.
Every living thing in nature is growing and seeking to flourish. If you live in or visit the countryside or a farm, you may see baby rabbits make their first excursions outside the burrow, or baby goats leap in joyful bursts of vigor. In city parks, young squirrels chase each other over tree limbs and baby birds take their first flights. Even mature animals grow—in their skill at finding food, mates and raising and taking care of their young. Animals run, crawl, hop and frolic. Birds flutter and soar. Insects burrow and hover. And thanks to time-lapse photography, we
It’s a given that we grow physically from childhood to adulthood. We can also grow in so many other ways. In our society our growth is often measured in terms of career, income and status—yet there are more meaningful ways to grow and develop. We expand our minds as we pursue knowledge—whether through formal education or our own exploration. We can grow in skill, whether we’re playing a sport, learning to weld, knit, use a potter’s wheel, do home repairs or program a computer. We grow emotionally through our relationships with friends, partners, family and community, developing listening skills, discovering when to put others’ needs ahead of our own, practicing empathy, cooperation and patience. We grow stronger as we face challenges and surmount obstacles in our lives. We grow in
wisdom—learning when to speak up and when to hold our peace, when to intervene and when to let events take their course. We grow spiritually when we develop a closer relationship with our creator/source and our higher self. We can continue to grow even in our golden years. Look at Grandma Moses, who started painting at 76 and became a world-famous artist! We help others grow as we share our knowledge, skills and stories with new generations. As a practitioner and teacher of holistic reflexology, I’ve seen how holistic reflexology offers powerful support to my clients and graduates. Helping others to heal, learn and grow has been deeply satisfying for both me and for those I’ve trained. Holistic Reflexology sessions also help our clients stay healthy as their lives blossom—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually—feeling calm, yet energized, centered and balanced, and open to new ways of being. Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting June 2nd. Laura has created Aromatherapy products and step-by-step Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology Home Study DVDs, and offers beautiful gift certificates for better health and wellbeing for all occasions. www.lauranorman.com, wellness@lauranorman.com • 561-272-1220
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The measure of success By: Jeff Perlman Editor-in-Chief
What Works
“Great leaders in any arena are great not just because they hit more runs out of the park, but because they give us something to believe in and belong to. They show us the best of us, reflecting that what we do when no one is watching, is who we are.” -Bernadette Jiwa
–Those who learn and grow in office succeed. Take the time to read, study other cities, learn about local history, speak to a cross section of the community and build relationships. For example, if you want to understand urban planning there are blogs like Planetizen and trade pubs like Planning. You can read Jane Jacobs, visit the Strong Towns website, City Lab and Smart Cities Dive to get an overview of thinking on a vast array of topics. You can also chat with local planners–they tend to be pretty cool people. The same goes for all the other topics from public safety and municipal finance to economic development and civic engagement–there is a treasure trove of helpful information if you are open to learning, listening and engaging with people.
Leaders have to be learners. If you aren’t learning, you aren’t leading. Why? Because nobody has all the answers and if you think you’re the smartest guy or gal in the room you’re either mistaken —or in the wrong room. In order to learn, you have to be open-minded—open to learning and growing as a person and as a leader. We recently swore in a new mayor and three new commissioners in Delray Beach. All over town, there’s excitement and a sense that perhaps we can turn over a new leaf and begin again. It’s no secret that I’ve been highly critical of the past mayor. I didn’t want to be. After all, we were friends and I backed him when he first ran. But I was disappointed in his approach to the job. In my opinion, he chose a ‘go it alone’ model of governing. If you want to be an effective leader, going it alone is not an option. You can’t go it alone. It is not a sustainable model for a city. But there’s lessons to be drawn from every experience and we’d be foolish not to learn from them. I’ve been watching municipal politics here and elsewhere for over 30 years—first as a journalist, then as a direct participant and now as a member of the PIPS–previously important people. Here’s what I’ve seen work and what I have seen fail. This is not a comprehensive or complete list, just highlights and observations.
-It’s a job to do, not a job to have. You are only there for a short period of time. Make it count. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. Be transformational not transactional. The former ensures a legacy, the latter is forgettable. –Work with staff, not on them. Don’t micromanage, but don’t be afraid of accountability either. Mistakes are going to be made—we’re humans. The key is not to repeat mistakes and to learn from those you and others make. Good leaders give people space to shine and own their own mistakes. –Your job is to lead and provide direction. Staff implements. Get out of staff ’s way. You are not the City Manager. You are not the City Attorney either. Or the Planning Director, Finance Director etc. The corollary is also true, don’t tolerate staff being political. If they want to make political statements they should run for office and if you want to hire, fire and manage staff you should get a degree in public administration etc. –Great cities invest and reinvest in themselves so don’t be afraid to do so. You will bump up against those who don’t want to spend and who believe you can cut your way to success. Spending should be pru-
dent, tied to a vision, strategic and smart. There are those who think government’s role should be limited to picking up the garbage, making sure water comes out of your tap and answering 911 calls—all essential but….. But the special cities create value by investing in projects and activities that lead to quality of life enhancements. The best public investments seed the economy and lead to private investment that often dwarfs the public expenditure. Look to create ROI–and understand that sometimes the returns are intangible. The intangibles are important. –Some people will love you, others will hate you. Seek to serve them all, but if you have to choose (and sometimes you will have to) seek, earn and keep the respect of the doers in your community over the naysayers. The doers are easy to find. They are volunteering, working for your city, serving and investing in your community. The naysayers are not those who disagree with you on an issue or a hundred issues, they are the ones who can’t move on and try to burn down your house because you don’t see the world through their lens. –Process is important. But outcomes matter. Process without outcomes (results) create a frustrating mess. –Engage the community. And engage some more. Repeat. –Build a reservoir of good will. You will need it when the going gets rough and it always gets rough. –Get people involved. Search for new and old voices and ask them to get busy. Respect those who serve and volunteer. Reach out to all and get their input. You will be a better servant leader if you do. There is wisdom to be tapped everywhere you look but only if you seek it out. –You work for us, not the other way around. Be a servant leader not a dictator. –Your personal preference matters to a degree, but ultimately you’ll fail if you make it about you. Stand for the things that build the community. Make decisions for the long term good of the community not your short term political interests.
Atlantic Community High School Color Guard brings home championship
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–Value and respect people and key organizations. You are there to support their missions and goals. That doesn’t mean you can’t question, challenge and push. Just do so with respect. You’ll fail if you -Use the word optics. It indicates you’re political. -Keep your own counsel. You ain’t that smart. Nobody is. -But don’t give yourself to a political guru and allow someone to be your gatekeeper or outsourced brain. -Bully or push staff, citizens or volunteers around. Mean doesn’t age well. You may get short term results through fear and intimidation but ultimately you’ll fail– miserably. –Forget that the loudest voices at the mic, in your email inbox or on social media don’t necessarily represent the majority. -Have no vision to guide you. Elected officials get in trouble when there is no community vision or North Star. Instead of focusing on the community’s goals and aspirations they create vacuums quickly filled by handlers, special interests and shiny bright objects. Ala carte governing fails, leads to factions and division and frustrates staff and citizens. Despite the glossy goodbye speeches claiming victory and declaring that things were “fixed”, I think we’ve been left tired and in a ditch. If we want to dig out, get moving again, heal divisions, solve problems and seize opportunities we have to do things differently. Fortunately, we know how. This town wrote the book.
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Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and
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The Delray Beach Atlantic Community High School Color Guard competed in the 2018 SFWGA South Florida Winter Guard Association Championships at Nova Southeastern University and brought home the gold last month.
Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Offi-
Their show name is Celestial Beings and the song selection is by Celtic Women “I am the sky, the dawn, and the sun.”
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Not only did they win the championship but the guard captain, Veronica “Vern” Renzette was awarded a SFWGA Scholarship.
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The Atlantic Community High School Color Guard works under the leadership of guard director Ashley DeMichiel; guard instructor Ruth Szollosy; band director, Chris Bowman, guard
cer and Principal Craig Agranoff, Content Director Fran Marincola, Adviser and Prin-
Marisa Herman, Associate Editor captains Veronica Renzette, Alexandra Cooper, and Katrina Harbaruk.
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