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From plastics are the future to a future with no plastic By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer

Former Delray City Manager Mark Lauzier takes city to court over his termination

The auditorium at the Crest Theatre was standing room only for the city’s themed Town Hall meeting, Plastic Planet.

Whistleblower suit alleges Lauzier’s firing was retaliatory

Delray Beach hosts Plastic Planet town hall meeting

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

Sponsored by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Delray Beach, the meeting’s goal was to involve local residents in a dialogue on how to better manage and prevent the impact of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic deposited every year into our oceans and on our beaches.

Terminated Delray Beach City Manager Mark Lauzier is taking the city to court, alleging his firing was in retaliation for not approving the city’s payment of a flight to Tallahassee for Mayor Shelly Petrolia’s son during the legislative session. He is suing for benefits he says he is entitled to and that the city isn’t paying out.

According to Plastic Oceans International, a nonprofit organization which wants to end plastic pollution, 50 percent of all plastic used is single-use plastic, such as a single use plastic straw.

Lauzier filed suit under the Florida Public Sector Whistleblower Act on April 29 in Palm Beach County Circuit Court and requested a jury trial. The case was assigned to Judge Lisa Small. The suit comes just a few weeks after he sent the city and his former bosses, the city commission, a demand letter requesting $500,000 for [CONT. PG 2]

We use 20 million plastic water bottles each day, produce 300 million tons of plastic per year and dump eight million tons of plastic into our oceans every year. And, sadly, only 9 percent of all plastic produced makes it to a recycling facility. The event opened with a skit about recycling by students at the Milagro Center, accompanied by drummers creating rhythms on plastic pails. “We in Delray Beach want to make a difference locally,” said Mayor Shelly Petrolia. “To that end, I’ve elevated the city’s sustainability manager position and we’ve embraced the ‘Skip the Straw’ initiative.” “Our efforts can begin locally and echo globally,” she said. Local artists Sharon Koskoff, Marli Oliveira Thiffault, Sonya Sanchez Arias

Surfer and Delray Beach native Tom Warnke, who runs the Surfing Florida Museum in Lake Park, catching a plastic wave. The wave is made from 1,600 recycled water bottles. Photo by Jan Engoren.

and Aidana Baldassare all created art using recycled materials and even bartender Heidi Elden was serving up chardonnay in made-from-plant compostable wine glasses.

Speakers included Julie Andersen, Founder of Plastic Oceans International, Evan Orellana, Director of Education and Animal Care at the Sandoway Discov[CONT. PG 2]

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Former City Manager Mark Lauzier is suing the city. Photo courtesy of city of Delray.

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From plastics are the future to a future with no plastic ery Center, Keith Miller, Branch Manager at Trader Joe’s, Dawn McCormick from Waste Management, Chris Gove, Founder of the Saltwater Brewery, City Commissioner Ryan Boylston, Jayson Koss, Founder of Delivery Dudes, Rick Konsavage, General Manager at the Marriott hotel, environmental attorney, Erin Deady and Jacqueline Botting, founder of WiseTribe.

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According to comments by Petrolia and Orellana, the city of Delray Beach plans to take a leadership role in reducing the amount of plastic, especially single-use plastic used by the city and its residents. “As an ocean city, we should take the lead,” said Orellana, noting, “plastic doesn’t have a happy ending.” He talked about the hidden danger of micro-plastics, which are plastics which break down in the ocean into smaller pieces and absorb toxic chemicals and are then eaten by marine life and enter into the food chain. As Andersen noted in her presentation, there are three ways to reduce our plastic

footprint: rethinking the use of plastics, rethinking packaging and rethinking product design. Delray Beach native and co-founder of Saltwater Brewery, Chris Gove, talked about “following his passion for marine conservancy and giving back to the community.” His edible six-pack ring holders began “as a small idea which created a ripple that’s become a wave,” Gove said. Instead of the traditional plastic rings to hold beer and soft drinks and which are known to harm wildlife and sea animals, the rings, also known as E6PR are made from barley and wheat byproducts as a result of the beer brewing process. They are edible and 100 percent biodegradable. Commissioner Boylston spoke about the Belle Glade company, Tellus, which converts sugar cane waste into biodegradable packaging, such as plates, bowls, and takeout containers. Trader Joe’s Miller spoke about his company’s efforts to reduce plastic packaging and Styrofoam and introduce bio-degradeable

Saltwater Brewery Co-Founder Chris Gove and Katelyn Gove with their edible, biodegradable six-pack ring, replacing the traditional plastic ring which harms wildlife and sea animals. Photo by Jan Engoren.

plastic produce bags.

What can an individual do to help reduce plastic pollution?

Delray Beach artist Sharon Koskoff ’s “Jello Shots” made from recycled VCR cassettes and plastic caps. Photo by Jan Engoren.

According to Plastic Oceans International, bring your own bag when shopping, drink tap water and carry it in your own bottle, don’t buy body scrubs— those tiny beads are usually made of plastic, choose fruit and vegetables that are not wrapped in plastic, use matches instead of ‘disposable’ lighters or use a re-fillable one, don’t use ‘single-use’ plates, knives, forks, etc., choose liquid products that can be re-filled rather than re-bought. (For more tips, visit plasticoceans.org.) City resident and a Delray Beach Utilities

Delray Beach artist Sharon Koskoff inside her artwork entitled, “Pharoah,” made from recycled paper towel tubes, found gems, glitter and acrylic paint on plywood. Photo by Jan Engoren.

Department Coordinator Kelly Simmons was doing just that. An environmentalist and avid participant in beach clean-ups, she was excited to purchase two portable all-inone reusable knife, fork, spoon combinations which she will share with her daughter. She was also happy to learn that the London Marathon, in an effort to reduce plastic waste after this month’s race was distributing golf ball-size edible pouches made from seaweed and filled with a sports drink. “This is something near and dear to our hearts,” she said. To learn more visit: delraybeach.com and plasticoceans.org

Former Delray City Manager Mark Lauzier takes city to court over his termination [FROM PG 1]

his “unlawful termination.”

Now, he is suing for five months of pay and benefits, seven months of paid leave and 12 months of health insurance benefits as well as his attorney’s fees. Lauzier was fired on March 1 during a special meeting. Commissioners unanimously moved to terminate him from his role after allegations arose that he hired several new city employees who were not qualified for their jobs; gave them higher salaries and raises than permitted; added an employee during a hiring freeze he imposed; and violated the city’s charter. Lauzier has suffered damages including loss of pay and benefits, harm to his reputation, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of potential for future career advancement, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges his termination was retaliatory after he denied Mayor Shelly Petrolia’s request for the city to foot the bill for her son to travel to Tallahassee as part of Palm Beach

County Days. Mayor Petrolia said that isn’t what happened at all. She said she was the one reimbursing the city for her son’s flight and it happened before the plane ride even took place. An exhibit attached to the complaint shows a check from Petrolia’s husband to the city reimbursing the cost of the flight. The check was dated Feb. 26. Lauzier was terminated on March 1. The lawsuit states Lauzier’s termination is “without cause, in violation of his contract of employment and in retaliation for objecting in writing to the Mayor’s unlawful charge for travel at City expense.” The alleged argument between Lauzier and Petrolia over travel payment was not mentioned during the special meeting where Lauzier was fired. It was Commissioner Ryan Boylston who requested that the mayor call the special meeting to discuss Lauzier’s performance.

When Mayor Shelly Petrolia read the initial demand letter she told the Delray Newspaper the allegations were “halftruths.” The lawsuit also states Lauzier had the right to hire and fire employees and did not violate the city’s charter. The demand letter called the meeting where he was fired a “sham” hearing based on a “fraudulent audit.” The suit questions whether Commissioner Adam Frankel’s participation in the meeting via Skype was permissible. During a recent commission meeting, city attorney Lynn Gelin said the city will file a motion to dismiss Lauzier’s case. She said the lawsuit is unfounded. She said Petrolia’s actions followed city rules because she reimbursed the city for the expense in a timely manner. As of press time, a motion to dismiss was not entered into the Palm Beach County court system records. “I stand here with clean hands,” Petrolia said during the meeting.

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things you need to know this June in Delray Beach 1

Head to Arts Warehouse on June 7 for the Monster Drawing Rally and Art Throwdown. Artists will take shifts drawing for two hours in front of a live audience, or, they will be a contestant in the Art Throwdown: A live 90 minute head-to-head art competition. Finished drawings by participating artists are immediately available for $30 each. If more than one person is interested in purchasing the same work, the interested parties will settle by drawing cards or the classic “rock, paper, scissors” to win the right to buy. The event takes place from 5-10 p.m. Tickets $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

2 Diane Schofield, Director of Surgical

Weight Loss Program at Delray Medical Center, was honored as a Healthcare Provider Hero last month during the Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards selected by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. The award honors local individuals and organizations who provide extraordinary services that address or have responded to health care needs in the county, the nation or around the world.

3 Republic National Distributing Company is holding a Golf Classic at Delaire Country Club on June 7. The event runs from 7:30 a.m.1 p.m. and includes breakfast, shot gun start with best ball scramble and awards luncheon and silent auction. Hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, the event proceeds will benefit United Community Options of South Florida, formerly United Cerebral Palsy. 4 Poets can attend a workshop facilitated by William May at 1 p.m. on June 1 at Old School Square. The course “This is Just to Say: What We Bring: How Poets Use Their World” will look at how diverse poets have used references to other works, concepts and contexts from the world, imagery, sound and various tools of craft to deploy meanings that the reader will recognize and used these to create a context that allows the reader to gain a deeper understanding and a new perspective. The class costs $10 per person. 5 Kids can read with “Winston the

Read Dog” from 1-2 p.m. on June 8 at the Delray Beach Public Library. Register to reserve a slot for your child to read to a therapy dog.

6 Visit the Delray Beach Public Library

through June 20 to see works from artists from The Art of Delray Gallery. The second floor gallery will feature the work of Jeanne Bilbo and other visiting artists.

7 Performances of “Wish You Were

Here: Joshua Logan—The Director with the Golden Touch!” continue this month June 3-5 with matinees at 2 p.m. and night shows at 8 p.m. at Delray Playhouse. Logan often co-wrote the musicals he directed with composers and lyricists like Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Frank Loesser and Harold Rome.

8 The city of Delray finished in second place in the 2019 Let’s Move Challenge. The village of Wellington edged out Delray in the number of minutes logged. Wellington logged 12,849,676 minutes of

exercise and the county as a whole logged over 32 million minutes. The challenge, now in its seventh year, inspires county residents to complete 30 minutes of physical activity each day during the month of March. Over 400 teams participated.

9 Celebrate Shavuot at Temple Sinai on June 8. Dr. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau assistant profession of Jewish and Religious Studies at the University of Houston and author of “Women in Drag” will be the scholar in residence for the weekend. Services and a dairy dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost for dinner is $12. 10 Book a stay at the Seagate Hotel & Spa now between Sept. 30 and stay the fourth night for free. To book, use promo code STAY4 or call 561-655-4825.

Delray IPIC can apply to add rooftop restaurant By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor When upscale movie theater IPIC won approval to bring its cinema experience to Delray Beach, the company agreed to stick to just showing movies and not include a restaurant in the project. Now, that agreement may change. Part of the deal called for the rooftop to be a terrace garden open to the public. Just a few months after the grand opening, the company asked commissioners if it can apply to add a rooftop restaurant.

“Every deal gets tweaked,” IPIC Founder and CEO Hamid Hashemi said. “Every agreement may have to be revisited. We have delivered on every promise. We ask for a compromise so we can create additional jobs in the city and create a destination in the city that provides an unforgettable experience.”

without a restaurant in place. Others said they welcome

Commissioners agreed to the request in a 4-1 vote with Mayor Shelly Petrolia dissenting.

IPIC will have to abide by city development regulations,

Some residents repeated the mantra “a deal is a deal” and asked commissioners to keep the current arrangement

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Nonprofit 4Kids opens Delray location to combat crisis of shortage of foster care homes By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Karen Granger has gone from helping build businesses to having a hand in building families. Granger, the former CEO and president of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, is currently the Community Relations Director for 4Kids, a nonprofit that helps place kids with foster families in Broward County, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Granger has been in the role for about a year and a half and recently helped the nonprofit that focuses on foster care grow by moving it into a new Palm Beach County location.

trauma-focused model that addresses the “Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, and Character” based needs of kids. Granger said the new office space has a training room where those specialized sessions can take place. The goal is to place children from babies up to age 17 in a safe environment. From there, they follow an action plan. The plan can involve either reunification with a birth parent or even an adoption by the foster parents.

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Now, 4Kids can provide meeting rooms for informational sessions, house its licensed case workers and continue to help place kids with foster families. Granger said it is a smaller version of the main headquarters in Broward County. Photos of children who have been adopted are plastered on walls along with words that represent the core values of the nonprofit. 4Kids is a one-stop shop for folks considering fostering. Their team works on getting people approved to foster and then works to make matches for kids in need with those families. They also provide training, therapy sessions and tools that both the foster parents and the kids may need. 4Kids is prepared to help foster families taking on children who were in abusive families, were trafficked or suffered a traumatic experience through its EPIC Therapeutic Approach, a trust-based,

“We want to make it so every kid has a home,” she said. If a home is not available right away, children go to SafePlace 4Kids, where they are housed until an action plan is created. 4Kids has been around for more than 20 years. The agency started in Broward County and expanded. Total, 4Kids has placed 25,000 kids into homes with about 700 adoptions. In Palm Beach County, the placements into foster homes total about 2,000 and the adoptions are over the 100 mark. 4Kids also stays in touch with families even after adoptions take place. If training or therapy is still needed after a foster family adopts, 4Kids will help.

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Maui Goodbeer Street Waves 1 Tell us a little bit about

yourself and how you started Street Waves.

My name is Maurice “Maui” Goodbeer. I am a Native American from San Diego, CA. In 2003 my younger brother Melvyn was brutally murdered by a 16-year-old gang member. At his funeral I made a promise to do my best to help disadvantaged children. After living a long life in the ocean swimming, surfing and boating on the west coast “which is where the nickname “Maui” comes from, I decided to check out the Atlantic Ocean. I moved to Miami Beach in 2005. While out on a lone surf session in South Beach it came to me to bring disadvantaged youth to the ocean to learn how to surf and swim. I realized that the conditions were perfect for a beginner with a sandbar beach break, warm water, and small waves it would make the best introduction to surfing. I have found that South Florida is the perfect place for children to learn how to surf, particularly those who have very little water and ocean experience, and watching the children become more acclimated with the sea has been a very exhilarating experience.

2 What is Street Waves? StreetWaves is a South Florida nonprofit organization that specializes in exposing under resourced children and families to the ocean by way of teaching basic swimming skills, water and ocean safety,

surfing and boating safety and maritime educational training. We believe that the majesty of the sea and the mastery of the ocean cultivate essential life skills, and cultivate courage, commitment, character and confidence. Over the years we have come to know the staggering statistics related to drowning rates and the lack of basic swimming skills in minority communities. The CDC reports that children of color are 5.5 times more likely to drown than white children and that if you don’t teach your children to swim your grandchildren are more at risk of drowning. At StreetWaves we give focus to these problems and address them in our AfterSchool programs 9-week intensives. Students learn basic swim skills that will offer them a lifetime of enjoyment and safety, open the door for water related and ”salty jobs” and give them lifesaving skills that can help them should they encounter someone in distress in the water.

3 What brought you to Delray Beach? At StreetWaves our goal has always been to grow along the entire coast line knowing that the same crime related issues that affect major cities like Miami, LA, and Chicago are also affecting many coastal cities with regard to poverty, violence, drug and alcohol abuse and a common denominator is a lack of ocean exposure in many of the communities along the entire coast. It has been a natural progression into Broward County and now into Palm Beach County. After having

lived here for about a year I began to sit at the “elders table,” which is a weekly open invitation for those interested in the Set community of Delray Beach. We meet on Thursdays at Donnie’s Restaurant. I quickly learned a great deal about the history of Delray Beach, some of the issues that the Delray Beach communities of color are facing and the needs of the community to become more acclimated to the sea.

4 How did you get into surfing? As a child I was always attracted to you extreme sports. Martial arts, skateboarding, BMX and surfing were a very big part of my life. As a preteen while living at home with a single mom I found myself attracted to a group of young surfers that lived in our apartment community. They took me under their wing and taught me all about surfing and we surfed together for many years. They were my mentors they looked out for me and surfing kept us out of trouble. We surfed mainly from La Jolla Shores south to Baja California and into parts of Mexico. I found that surfing really put me in the moment. It increased my awareness of the importance of happiness which has been a central focus of my life. Have fun, be happy and follow my life’s passions. Surfing has taught me to give focus and attention to nature, the environment, sea life and our shoreline. Having done hundreds of beach cleanups over the years on many beaches on both coasts of the country I have developed a

genuine love for our country and the issues that face our natural environment and ecosystems.

5 We heard you were recently a recipient of an Impact 100 grant totaling $100,000. What do you plan to do with the grant money? The Impact 100 Grant is for an after-school program specifically for the students at the Village Academy. This program will open the door for students to learn basic swim skills that include multiple swim styles and strokes, basic surfing and something that we very excited to bring to this community is our boating safety and maritime education platform that will ultimately introduce youth to the “Blue Economy” by way of our recently donated 51-foot gaff-rigged Schooner. This platform will give us the opportunity to invite qualified volunteer maritime tradespersons to share their skills and professions with the children at Village Academy broadening their scope of possibilities. According to the Marine Industry Association, there are 136,000 plus maritime jobs in this region that account for $11.5 billon in annual revenue. These are the kinds of jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities that we are interested in presenting to children who otherwise might not know that they exist. This program is designed to expose a non-swimmer to a new world that exists just a mile away from their school.

Delray landowners lawsuit against city over building height tossed out by judge Property owners file for rehearing

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Almost a year after downtown Delray Beach property owners Billy Himmelrich and David Hosokawa filed a lawsuit against the city of Delray Beach, a judge has dismissed their complaint. The suit was over downtown building height limits. It alleged the height limits imposed by the city a few years ago restricted their property and development rights. The two co-own DHBH Atlantic LLC. That entity owns four parcels on East Atlantic Avenue-two buildings that house restaurants Tramonti and Cabana El Rey, and two parking lots.

The suit stated the city violated the Bert Harris Act when it imposed a new development rule that restricted new construction to three stories or 38 feet. Previously four-stories had been permitted. The property owners sought $6.9 million, which they claimed was a loss in fair market value of the four parcels. The suit alleged the company wanted to build a four-story hotel on the property and that city officials were aware of the plans. But they had not filed a formal application for development with the city. Circuit Court Judge Jaimie Goodman sided with the city and dismissed the complaint on April 26.

Goodman called the claim filed under the Bert Harris Act “not yet ripe” because the land owners never submitted a development application to the city. “A property owner cannot state a claim under the Harris Act when the owner never formally applied to develop the property,” the motion to dismiss states. Commissioners nearly settled with the landowners in a deal that would have removed the new height restriction from their property. Ultimately that deal was turned down by commissioners. Judge Goodman dismissed the complaint without prejudice, which means DHBH Atlantic can file a new lawsuit if and when an application to develop the properties is submitted and denied. DHBH attorneys filed a motion for a rehearing on May 6.

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Theatre Lab Artistic Director Matt Stabile, far right, in dappled jacket, hands director Michael The cast of The Mystery of the $6 was forced to Leeds the photo of an actor Leeds chose for his use the “white cow” in its production. Photo by Dale King. troupe. Photo by Dale King.

Deep in thought as they prepare for the Theatre Lab challenge are, from left, director Daniel Eilola, playwright Alex Garcia and actors Angelica Lopez Catledge and Patti Gardner. Photo by Dale King.

Theatre Lab’s ‘Overnight Project’ yields eight plays in 12 hours By: Dale King Contributing Writer The audience that gathered in the Studio One Theatre on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University the night of May 6 witnessed an extraordinary event that’s repeated in this vicinity just once a year. The folks that night viewed eight stage plays that did not exist a single day earlier. The performances were crafted by eight playwrights, helmed by eight directors and acted out by a couple dozen actors and actresses who participated in this year’s “Overnight Theatre Project,” the annual fundraiser presented by Theatre Lab, FAU’s professional resident drama company. “This exciting event brings together some of South Florida’s most recognizable playwrights, actors, directors, and theatre artists to conceive, create, produce, and perform brand new plays overnight.” After a meet-and-greet on the evening of May 5, the group sat down in Theater Lab’s 99-seat Heckscher Stage space where Artistic Director Matt Stabile divided the group into mini-production units. After the show directors were paired with playwrights, actors were chosen in quiz-show style by selecting their photos that were taped face-backwards against the wall and numbered. Before the set-up was complete, Stabile gave the group “advantages and disadvantages” on pieces of paper pulled from a fishbowl. Based on this, two groups got live scoring by Paul Curtis. Two had to use props stored in plastic containers containing sundry items. Three odd props – a white cow, a police helmet and something called the “Murktroll Puppet” prop – had to be worked into three of the productions. A couple of acting units got to “steal” performers from other mini-

troupes. And because May 5 was the wedding anniversary of Stabile and his wife, actress Niki Fridh, one of the shows had to reference some type of anniversary. Before the groups went off to work, they received a lengthy list of specific instructions from Stabile about what to do, where to go and when to go there over the next half-day. Reportedly, most dramatists worked through the night of May 5 and many theatre mavens reported getting little sleep throughout the day May 6. At 7 p.m. on May 6, Stabile gave the “go” signal to move across the pond from Heckscher Stage to Studio One, a larger performance space with more seats. The show went on a little after 7:30 and featured the following: The Mystery of the $6 by Casey Dressler, directed by Clayton Phillips, with Brooke Berger as stage manager. It featured Yafi Yair, Vaishnavi Sharma, Abby Nigro, Johnny Arena and the white cow, about a spiritual retreat in the Florida Everglades. Asking Annie by Marj O’Neill Butler, directed by Daimien J. Matherson, with Vanessa McCloskey as stage manager. It featured Matthew Korinko, Carlos Alayeto, Robert Fritz and Rachel Finley in a drama about relationships. The Day before Tomorrow by Ricky J. Martinez, directed by Andy Rogow, with Amanda Corbin as stage manager. It featured Beverly Blanchette, Amy Coker, Laura Hodos and Lee Soroko in a show referencing human reproduction. Selfies are for Sharing by Robert Goodrich, directed by Timothy Mark Davis, with Angelica Capote as stage manager. Featuring Daryl Patrice, Katherine C. McDonald, David A. Hyland and Stephen Hedger, the play touched on cellular regeneration and a man who cannot talk unless he his image is being re-

corded on a cell phone. Massive Discrepancies by Alex Garcia, directed by Daniel Eilola, with Jameelah Bailey as stage manager. Featuring Patti Gardner, Noah Levine, Randall Swinton and Angelica Lopez Catledge. This play investigated the disappearance of a character named Gottlieb. Sana Sana Colita de Rana by Caleb Scott, directed by Joanna Orrego, with Jacob Altman as stage manager. Featuring Jill Carr, Sandi Stock, Gaby Tortoledo and Leah Marie Sessa. Four sisters prepare a dinner in memory of their mother on the anniversary of her passing. Visit His World by Alex Alavarez, directed by Patrick Fitzwater, with Rebecca Andros as stage manager. Featuring Frank Vomero, Ryan Maloney, Michael Gioia and Rachel O’Hara. A woman has a remarkable visit with her dead brother.

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A Night at Fat Cat’s Jazz Club by Michael Leeds, directed by Susan Wemette, with Rose Figueroa as stage manager. Featuring Debbie Richardson, Aletta Kemp, Mallory Newbrough and Jordon Armstrong. A chanteuse and a young vocalist are battling over a musical audition when the girl’s mother intervenes. Established in 2015, Theatre Lab’s mission is to engage the South Florida community with world-class professional theatre performances, workshops, and conversations with leading playwrights and theatre artists.

Mallory Newbrough auditions for a musical during a performance of the play, A Night at Fat Cat’s Jazz Club, at Theatre Lab. Photo by Dale King.

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Don’t miss events 1 The South Florida Science Center presents Fun with Science and STEM at the Delray Beach Public Library at 10 a.m. on June 1. During the Summer Read and Learn program kick-off, interact at 10 hands-on stations including microscopes, magnets, the solar system and more! This is the day to sign up for BEANSTACK, the library’s new summer online reading tracker. BEANSTACK automatically keeps track of the minutes read, and children earn badges towards weekly raffles. 2 The Book of Moron is headed to the Delray Beach Playhouse June 14-16. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. Robert Dubac’s newest Off-Broadway hit, combines satire and theater. It crashes head first into the barriers of sex, race, religion, politics and the media. It may be offensive to some but there’s laughter for all. 3 Head to Boca’s Funky Biscuit on June 30 and see the following bands perform during the 1 Mind/1 Heart benefit concert for Broward and Palm Beach 211. Hitting the stage are: the Blues Crusaders, Rockin Jake, Slip and the Spinouts, the Durrell Randolph Band, Mark Dublin and the Honest Liars, Otis Cadillac and the Seville Sisters, Tasty Vibrations, The Natty Bo’s, the Lauren Mitchell Band and Mark Telesca. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the event begins at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The goal is to raise awareness about mental health issues and an overall positive vibe. There will be a 50/50 raffle, other raffle items and tons of music. For more information and to buy tickets, https://www.funkybis-

cuit.com/event/1855158

4 Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Theatre and Dance in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2019. The series will kick off with “Sabrina Fair, ” a romantic comedy by Samuel Taylor, which will run from June 7-June 22 at Studio One Theatre. Tickets are $27. “Sabrina Fair” is a modern retelling of the Cinderella story that flips the fairytale on its head. When it ran on Broadway, it was called a “delightful, sparkling hit” and “the best American comedy in more than a decade.” “Sabrina Fair” charms the audience with a strong female character, witty dialogue, and plenty of romance and comedy. 5

The third annual A Taste of Recovery will return to Old School Square on June from 6-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy savory bites from local restaurants, along with live entertainment by Dave Scott and the Reckless Shots. Taste of Recovery was founded by Chef Louie Bossi, chef/partner of Louie Bossi’s, a Big Time Restaurant Group Italian restaurant. Chefs will compete for “best bite” for “People’s Choice,” and “Critics Choice” awards of $2,500 each. New this year will be a raffle for a chance to win The Golden Table, which is a table of 10 with butler service and swag bags. Golden Table raffle tickets are available for $5 per chance. $40 per ticket in advance or $50 at the event. Proceeds benefit The Crossroads Club.

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Amateur Radio Association members will participate in the 2019 national Amateur Radio Field Day at 2 p.m. on June 22 and June 23 at West Delray Regional Park, 10875 W. Atlantic Ave. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is free and open to the public. Amateur Radio operators provide a critical public service for the community. During times of disaster, they provide reliable communications when the normal infrastructure is offline. Licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and trained in the art and science of radio communication and basic electronics theory, the group owns and maintains its own communications equipment and are prohibited by federal law from receiving payment for its services.

7 Country singer Martina McBride will perform in The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on June 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced at $40-60 per person and are on sale now. McBride has sold over 18 million albums and won a Country Music Association (CMA) award for Female Vocalist of the Year four times and an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Top Female Vocalist three times. She is also a 14-time Grammy Award nominee. 8 Shark Months at Sandoway Discovery Center kicks off June 1 and runs through Aug. 31. Check out 100 genuine shark and ray jaws including a Great White jaw, Hawaiian shark tooth weapons and fossil dig to find a shark t o o t h . Take a photo in a giant Megalodon Jaw. Shark Feedings are Tuesday-Saturday at

10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person ages 3 and up. Call 561-274-SAND (7263) for more information.

9 Take a look at space this summer at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm Beach. New exhibit “Space Odyssey 2019 Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Epic Visual Voyages” will be on display from June 20-Aug. 3. A free opening reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. on June 19. On display will be Commander Scott Kelly’s photos from space. Kelly captures sunsets, moonrises, the aurora borealis, and the luminous, hazy tapestry of the Milky Way. He presents snapshots of life and work on the International Space Station, from spacewalks to selfies. But above all—or floating amid all—he takes the earth itself as his celestial muse. Here are hurricanes, wrinkled mountains, New York City shining like a galaxy—glorious photographs that are, in themselves, a passionate argument for the preservation of our planet in the face of climate change and environmental destruction. Photo courtesy of Scott Kelly.

10 The second annual Frog Alley Caribbean Festival will head downtown from 6-9 p.m. on June 8. The free family friendly event will take place at Libby Wesley Plaza along Atlantic Avenue and SW 5th Ave. Come dressed in your favorite Caribbean fashions and “cruise around” the islands as you hear from a Junkanoo Band and celebrate art, culture, history and food. There will be sweetgrass basket sewing, a market, games and activities.

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Bartenders will show off their skills this summer during a 12 week “Bar Brawl” competition series. Delray Beach’s Death or Glory Bar has resurrected the contest, which will begin at 9 p.m. on June 12 at Death or Glory, 116 NE 6th Ave. Over 12 weeks, 24 bartenders from Stuart down to Fort Lauderdale will go head-tohead in a single elimination competition.

Still, organizer and host Bob Higginbotham says, “Watch out. The competition for this title is fierce.” Originally the brainchild of Higginbotham, notable cocktail connoisseur, competitors will demonstrate their craft using their knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits and bar techniques, then be judged by a panel of cocktail “experts,” people who drink a lot of cocktails. The winning bartender will receive a

cash prize of $750. Tickets to attend each weekly event start at $10 for general admission, or ringside seats can be purchased for $25. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Wounded Warrior Project. ‘Bar Brawls’ will start each Wednesday at 9 p.m. at Death or Glory Bar. Full dinner service will be available during ‘Bar Brawls’ both inside and in the outdoor dining area until 11 p.m. , then a latenight menu will be available until closing.

The finale will take place on August 28.

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June calendar Arts Garage Tito Puente Jr. – Keeping the Legacy Alive

The Five Boroughs June 9 7-8:30 p.m.

June 1 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Puente, Jr. has big shoes to fill. And boy does he! Tito Puente, Jr. returns for another night of exhilarating Latin rhythms that will get your feet moving. Vallery tine

combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.

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June 2 7-8:30 p.m. General Admission $20 | Reserved $25 | Premium $30 Vallery Valentine’s very presence on stage will captivate you. Her vocals are not only electrifying but charismatically controlled. Valentine sings professionally throughout Florida where she is dominating the market with her ability to portray Funk, Soul, Motown, Jazz, R&B, Gospel & alternative in an unforgettable manner. IN ANOTHER TIME Art Exhibit Opening Reception June 7 6-8 p.m. Free event Enjoy wine, cheese, and art at the opening of our IN ANOTHER TIME EXHIBITION featuring local emerging artists Alexandra Bastias Castaño and Roberto Lepre. The event is free! An Evening with Nicole Henry June 7-8 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent

General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Premium $40 The Five Boroughs will bring you back in time to the 50’s and 60’s when Rock n Roll shows were exciting, and fans mobbed venues like The Brooklyn Fox, The Apollo Theatre, The Brooklyn Paramount, and went wild at Murray the K’s swinging soiree’!

twelve Drag Queens and Kings. Every month, the audience and judges will send three contestants packing until there is only one GARAGE QUEEN OR KING! Sheba the Mississippi Queen and the Bluesmen June 16 7-8:30 p.m. General Admission $20 | Reserved $25 | Premium $30

June 22 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Ed Calle is a Latin Grammy winner for best Latin Jazz album, a five-time Grammy nominee, and one of the most recorded saxophonists in history. Saxophonist, composer, orchestrator, producer, scholar, professor, and leader, Ed Calle, is known for his extraordinary ability to sight-read, interpret, and perform virtually any musical style.

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Born in Mississippi, this uniquely talented Singer/Songwriter joined forces with 4 seasoned Blues Players to present the Music as intended, raw, real, with none of the overkill that is so prevalent today. Out of Ocala, Florida, they are known for powerful real-life storytelling coupled with music that packs the dance floor.

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Are you an inspiring artist, writer, or musician who is itching for a spot in the limelight? Well now is your chance to shine! If you’ve been working on a song, a poem, a rap, or a riff that you want to show off, this is the place for you. Hosted by Kyle Holder of Smooth Bounce Entertainment.

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The Alex Lopez Xpress Rocks the Blues

June 25

June 21

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The Alex Lopez Xpress is a unique blend of British infused Blues, rock, groove and soul that critics have said is “capable of revitalizing the blues for the next generation.”

Our monthly JAM SESSION brings local musicians together in a collaborative performance environment creating a nurturing community of and for the participants. Kick back and vibe with Delray’s musicians in an ever-changing improvised jam session. No memorized notes or lyrics: just bring your instrument and let the music play.

Ed Calle Quintet

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Arts Garage All Arts Open Mic Night

June 14 8-10 p.m. General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 Davina Sowers and The Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers; commanding stage presence. DATV’s shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages.

Free event The 3rd Thursday of every month Arts Garage hosts a FREE art walk & concert featuring local artists and bands. This month we are featuring live music by Drug and Soulpax.

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Gumby Navedo – A Tribute to ORQUESTA Aragon June 23 7-8:30 p.m. General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Premium $40 With the beginning of this New Year 2019, we want to take advantage of it to be able to record a tribute to the Orquesta Aragon that has been performing for 80 years as a group. Arts Garage Jam Session

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Garage Queens and Kings June 15 8-10 p.m. General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 The third Saturday of the months June through September, Arts Garage hosts a pageant style elimination contest for

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Mod 27 is Palm Beach County’s longest running comedy improv company featuring an experienced cast performing Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy. Mod 27 takes suggestions from the audience and uses them to perform fully improvised games and scenes. Jimmy Williamson – Through the Looking Glass

Spanish Latin Grammy Winner, songwriter/guitar bender El Twanguero is one of the most active artists in the Hispanic scene. He is internationally renowned for his unique Latino-Twang sound that goes from Spanish guitar, American folk, flamenco and tango and for his impeccable fingerpicking style.

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Bill Muter’s “Topless in Tokyo”

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June 30

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As a lead vocalist front man entertainer, Jimmy Williamson has a very high energy show which features classic hits of jazz, pop, R&B, and fusion. He creates magic with his soulful vocal style and ability to connect with top of the line vocals, stage presence, and showmanship. Twanguero

General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 Multi-instrumentalist, producer and best-selling author, Bill Muter, brings his new book “Topless in Tokyo” to life at the Arts Garage. For every story in the book, there is a corresponding song that will be performed by Bill’s band which features a blend of R&B/Funk and Jazz. Come en-

joy an immersive experience as Bill tells his story through music.

South Florida Science Center Aquarium & Planetarium Music Meditation and Mind Expansion June 22 6:30-8 p.m. South Florida Science Center Aquarium & Planetarium Witness the planetary night sky and connect to the universal life force as you are bathed in sound from instruments tuned to 432Hz. Expand your mind with a guided meditation and enjoy Frequency Infused Music™ (FIM) by composer John Anthony and accompanying musicians. Get Tickets at: GoodVibesConcert.Eventbrite.com

Delray Beach Playhouse God of Carnage

Through June 2 Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; Wednesday (5/22 only), 8 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m. Tickets $30 (adults); $15 (students) Winner of both the Tony Award and London’s Olivier Award as “Best Play of the Year,” God of Carnage is a riveting study of parenting today. Two upwardly mobile couples are brought together when the son of one couple injures the son of the other in a public park. The parents decide to bypass legal avenues by meeting to discuss the matter. Before the evening is over, a high-powered lawyer, a self-made man, a passionate human rights advocate and a very insecure housewife all find themselves in an emotionally charged battle. Written by Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton. Wish You Were Here! - Joshua Logan – The Director with the Golden Touch! Through June 5

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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Thursday, 2 p.m. Tickets $35 (adults); $15 (students); $25 (groups) Josh Logan was one of the greatest directors in the history of the Broadway Musical Theatre! More than a director, Logan often co-wrote the musicals he directed with composers and lyricists like Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Frank Loesser and Harold Rome. The shows (and songs) he brought to life include KNICKERBOCKER HOLIDAY (“The September Song”), Rodgers and Hart’s BY JUPITER (“Wait Till You See Her”), ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (it was Logan who suggested Irving Berlin write “There’s No Business Like Show Business” to cover a scene change!), SOUTH PACIFIC (“Some Enchanted Evening,” “Younger Than Springtime” and the rousing “There Is Nothing Like a Dame,” which Logan famously choreographed as well!) and Harold Rome’s musicals FANNY and WISH YOU WERE HERE.

Robert Dubac’s THE BOOK OF MORON June 14-16 Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $55 Robert Dubac’s newest Off-Broadway hit, THE BOOK OF MORON is a fast-paced, hilarious production that combines satire and theater.

Inaugural Maccabi Fun Run South Florida

June 23 7 a.m. Spanish River Athletic Complex

The first ever Maccabi Fun Run South Florida is launching to benefit athletes representing Team USA in the Maccabi World, European and Pan Am Games. The event, which will feature a certified and timed 5k run/walk, is hosted by the Maccabi USA Future Leaders Forum (FLF) – a group of Maccabi Games alumni from around the world. Maccabi Fun Runs will be hosted across the United States this summer in partnership with over 20 Maccabi Clubs in Europe, Israel and South Africa, as part of the Global Maccabi FLF Movement. The Maccabi Fun Run South Florida is the FIRST Maccabi Fun Run in the USA; three other USA cities-Washington DC; Raleigh and Philadelphia will host events on June 23 as well. Registration is available at www.maccabifunrun.com. Cost is $36 per person; age 17 and under is $18.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Kite making workshop June 15-16

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In celebration of Father’s Day, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will host a weekend of interactive, kite-making workshops for adults and children on June 15 and 16. The weekend will culminate with an afternoon of kite flying on Sunday, from 1:304:30 p.m.

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Workshops will be led by Mikio Toki, a world-renowned kite master. The adult/youth kite-making workshop will be held on June 15, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person, plus a $10 material fee. The workshop is open to adults and children ages 14 and older. The family kite-making workshop will be held on June 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. -noon. Cost is $30 for 1 parent and 1 child, plus a $5 materials fee for each participant. There’s a $10 charge for each additional family member. The workshop is open to parents and children ages 8 and older.

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Society of Arts & Letters honors Wick, talented students at Star Maker ceremony By: Dale King Contributing Writer Marilynn Wick had already racked up a long list of accomplishments even before the Florida East Coast Chapter of the National Society of Arts & Letters, based in Boca Raton, presented her with its Lifetime Achievement honor during its Star Maker Awards ceremony in late April at Boca West Country Club. The annual affair was punctuated with performances by NSAL scholarship recipients and competition winners. The top competitors in fields that included music, theater and vocal talent stepped forward to present pieces in their areas of specialized talents. NSAL also recognized Donald Mandich with the Member Emeritus Award and honored Christopher Wittig for his length of service. Visual artist Duaiv served as honorary chair and donated two of his paintings for the silent auction. Kim Champion co-chaired the event with Howard Schwartz. Summoning Wick to the front of the hall, co-chair Kim Champion said: “Marilynn Wick’s contribution to the theatrical

NSAL President Judy Asselta, left, with Lifetime Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Marilynn Wick Among NASL scholarship winners were, from left, Achievement Award recipient Marilynn Wick. with student scholarship winners. Photo courtesy of Amy Kimiea Refieian, Darius J. Manuel and Yue Yang. Photo courtesy of Amy Pasquantonio. Pasquantonio. Photo courtesy of Amy Pasquantonio.

community is unprecedented. Her preservation of Broadway’s history through her world-renowned costume collection and her magnificent productions at the Wick Theatre have made her an industry treasure.” Upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from NSAL President Judi Asselta, Wick delighted the audience with humorous and heart-warming anecdotes about her rise in the costume industry and theater productions. The woman who rescued the former Caldwell Theatre on North Federal Highway from bankruptcy six years ago and

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The Lynn University piano performance recipient was Kimiea Rafieian and the strings honoree was Yue Yang. First Place Collaborative Piano and Brass Duo Competition winners were Kristine Mezines and Sodienye Finebone. The 2019 Chapter level Drama Competition winner was Darius J. Manuel; the 2019 recipient of the Winston Voice National Scholarship was Laura Santamaria-Mendez and the Winston 2-D Art National Scholarship recipient was Kathryn Dennison. “The depth of talent that we have in our community is truly outstanding,” said event co-chair Howard Schwartz. “Our chapter is thrilled to be able to support these incredible emerging artists through our scholarship and competition programs.” NSAL aims to discover talented young people at the beginning of their careers and provides scholarships and competitions in art, dance, drama, literature, music and musical theatre, and works to advance their careers and creative opportunities. For more information, visit www.NSALFloridaeast.org

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Stay local for summer fun By: Heather McMechan Contributing Writer If you’re staying local this June, then you may be wondering what fun and inexpensive things to do with your kids. You can focus on summer reading by visiting your local library. Focus on art and working on your child’s gross motor skills or learning more about animals at the local zoo. Here is the scoop on a few places and events happening this June.

Boca Raton Library Summer Reading Program Kick-Off June 8 10 a.m.-noon

Spanish River Library The Boca Raton Public Library, along with public libraries in South Florida and around the country, is launching its annual Summer Reading program, “A Universe of Stories.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year’s space-themed activities and classes will inspire all ages to become reading stars. The festivities blast-off with a free Kick-Off Party on June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. The whole family is invited to play games, enjoy food, listen to a live DJ, enjoy a Galaxy Bubble Party, and much more.

South Florida Science Center presents Fun with Science and STEM: come learn and interact at ten hands on stations including microscopes, magnets, the solar system and more. This is the day to sign up for BEANSTACK, a new summer online reading tracker. Registration required. The Delray Beach Public Library is located at 100 W. Atlantic Avenue.

ent mediums, artists and styles as they tap into their naturally creative minds and let loose in the studio. Ages 3+ and no experience necessary. 9 a.m.-noon each week day on designated weeks. Check out the website for dates, details and registration artnestdelray.com. artNEST is located at 2275 S Federal Highway unit 340 in Del-

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Boca man’s daughter links dad with doc who cured deadly cancer By: Dale King Contributing Writer Members of the cancer-fighting medical staff from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston visit Palm Beach County each year to share their hopes, findings and ongoing achievements with an audience filled mainly with locals concerned about their personal struggles with the disease or those of relatives. This year, the doctors yielded the opening speaking spot to a young woman from Palm Beach Gardens who told a heart-wrenching tale that hushed the crowd in the conference room of the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. It was literally a story of life and death, about a Boca Raton family – her family -- that faced the possible loss of a loving, apparently healthy husband and father to a rare form of cancer just 15 years after he had beaten another potentially lethal type of the virulent sickness. With tears occasionally interrupting her address, Amanda Pollok told how a horrific cancer, discovered totally by accident, threatened to end the life of her 69-year-old father, Alan Merkur, the active, fit and clearly asymptomatic husband of Sheila Merkur and father of a son and daughter, both attorneys. “My world was turned upside down and sideways the day doctors at my father’s local hospital told him they saw something unidentifiable in his abdomen that could be an infectious disease but was, more likely, cancerous,” Amanda told the group during the meeting in March. “My family embarked on a story of fear, courage, medical excellence and a good dose of what I like to call ‘my lucky stars.’” The irony was – Alan Merkur had beaten cancer before. Surgery 15 years earlier cured a sarcoma that threatened to take a leg – or his life. But the operation worked and “cancer was in the past for him” said Amanda. “He had beaten it. We had all relaxed. And then it attacked again. New cancer type. New cancer location. Same terrible disease.” Alan, who worked in commercial real estate development and acquisition for Equity One, decided to get a kidney checkup as his two brothers had health issues there. His kidneys were clear, she said, “But, a full body scan showed something unrelated going on in his abdomen. And, so our nightmare began.” Further tests at various hospitals “identified a rare cancer - appendiceal adenocarcinoma -- that had

Dr. Paul Mansfield, shown at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, a nationalAmanda Pollok, center, with her parents, Alan ly known treatment facility, saved the life of and Sheila Merkur. Amanda’s intense search lo- a Boca Raton man afflicted with a deadly cated a doctor who cured her father’s severe can- case of cancer. Photo courtesy of MD Ancer. Photo courtesy of Merkur family. derson Cancer Center.

spread to other areas of the abdomen. We found and secured appointments with whatever doctors we could find who had meaningful experience with this diagnosis.”

derstanding. During our first meeting with him, I started to cry. He caringly gave me his handkerchief which I still keep in my bedside table drawer as a source of comfort.”

One of those, she said, was Dr. Paul Mansfield at MD Anderson. “After a nationwide/whirlwind tour, my dad had a big decision to make. Of the five doctors we had visited, none had given us the same recommendation.”

“My father, ‘a fighter,’ remained in the hospital in Texas for about five weeks. My mother stayed by his side the entire time. She cared for him, cheered him up, fought for him and just loved him.”

By now, Amanda had given up her law practice “and joined the rest of my family in finding the right care. This was not so easy. Some [doctors] were close to each other [in treatment suggestions] and some were drastically different.”

“My brother and I traveled back and forth. I had two small kids at home and came up with a four-day home/ three-day in Texas schedule.”

“Dr. Mansfield proposed a procedure called HIPEC which involved a lengthy surgery followed by pouring hot chemotherapy into my father’s abdomen. The chemotherapy would then be sucked out using a bypass machine. The literature refers to this procedure as the ‘Mother of All Surgeries.’ It was by far the most aggressive and risky approach offered to us. But, it also sounded like it had the most chance of success.” “And, so, over lunch at TooJays down in Boca, my family took an unanimous vote to put our trust and hope and faith in Dr. Mansfield.” Alan said this doctor put his many personal fears to rest. “This cancer had the makings of something really bad,” he said. “My spirits were bleak. But, honestly, when we made the decision, my comfort level with this guy got better.” He also had consummate faith in his daughter who had “scouted the country” to find him. “We never looked back” said Amanda. “My dad’s procedure lasted 11 hours. Dr. Mansfield prepared us for every step and every potential outcome. He was calm, smart and un-

“Meanwhile, my dad worked so hard to recover,” said his caring daughter. “He did everything he was told. I have to say, though, that, every time I said goodbye to him to come home to my husband and kids, my heart cried. But, he was in such good care.”

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His recovery was long, tough and potentially dire. Amanda said that type of cancer returns in 50 percent of cases. She could not bring herself to go to the hospital for her father’s medical scans. “Anyway, the scans went well. Thank you, lucky stars. After a while, they were switched to every six months.” And Amanda’s mom added a bit of good news. “Since April of 2018, after Alan’s fifth year out from surgery, the scans have been switched to once a year.” After the acute crisis subsided, “Big law was no longer calling my name. I decided to start a company to help other people diagnosed with cancer obtain their best possible outcomes as well. Three years ago, I established a firm that does the research, asks the questions, searches for the trials, and leads my clients to their own ‘Dr. Mansfield.’ It is, by far, the most rewarding job I have ever had.”

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Residents of St. Andrews Estates, a retirement community in Boca Raton, now have a new place to hang out.

“The new center positions St. Andrews Estates to attract the next generation of seniors looking for ways to maintain their health and live well into their later years,” St. Andrews Estates Executive Director Susan George said.

A nearly $2 million Life Enrichment Center was recently completed and is now open to residents. The wellness center provides therapy, a nurse practitioner and fitness resources - all in one place. This additional space is an investment into the community’s wellness culture benefitting both resi-

More than 200 residents and city leaders were on hand to see the debut. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, City Councilman Andy Thomson and members of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce celebrated with residents and staff who

toured the expansion and learned more about the services now offered. The center will also offer free health screenings to help predict those more at risk for falls, frailty and decline years before any symptoms appear. “There will be more opportunities in the coming weeks as therapists will be on hand for free wellness checks,” said Joya Marotta, Campus Director of St. Andrews Estates, “It’s part of our new T.H.R.I.V.E. (Therapy Helping Residents with Independence and Vitality

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Boca Regional Hospital neurosurgeons are now using the ORBEYE 4K-3D Video Microscope for skull-based and spine procedures. The neurosurgeons at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute are the first in the state to use the technology for its procedures. Hospital officials said the technology provides superior visualization, shortens surgical time and enhances patient outcomes through minimally invasive techniques. The ORBEYE provides the capability to recognize details of a tumor, surrounding tissue, blood vessels and other features, all displayed on a large 55-inch 4K-3D monitor for the entire surgical team to view in real time. It allows instant change between high and low magnification to identify the connection of vessels and a more precise visualization of the anatomy. “We are now able to view a more illuminated and crisp image of the brain and the direction of the nerve fibers. This gives us a great advantage over more traditional imaging systems that would lose resolution and light penetration in deep surgical fields. It’s like conducting surgery in an IMAX theatre environment,” said Frank Vrionis, MD, MPH, PhD, Director of MNI. “This [CONT. PG 20]

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Staff report Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center® has made its way east to Boca Raton.

The Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center® offers aesthetic and beauty treatments that range from injectables, laser hair removal, facials and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. The board-certified, expert staff utilizes state-of-theart equipment and the highest quality products for each of the different treatments that deliver visible results.

Celebrities joined locals for the grand opening of the medical spa last month. The Boca location, 7001 North Federal Highway, marks the 13th location of the center. Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice, Lisa and Brittny Gastineau and Ali Landry joined guests for the grand opening event. Guests took tours and saw live demonstrations of treat-

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Boca Regional first hospital in state to use 4K-3D video microscope in neurosurgery [FROM PG 18] level of precision provides greater surgical accuracy to help improve outcomes. It may also shorten surgical and anesthesia time, which helps our patients recover quicker post-operatively.”

The ORBEYE deploys an image processing circuit designed to work across a “real life” color range as well as with four times the pixel count of the Full High Definition standard to provide high-resolution digital images during surgery. Because of the ORBEYE’s powerful and fast image

processing systems, it achieves real-time visualization with zero delay between the surgeon’s movements and screen display, allowing smoother viewing, precise instrument placement and manipulation of the target location. “The ORBEYE microscope displays on a large monitor and has no eyepiece. Its ergonomic design reduces surgeon fatigue by allowing for a more comfortable working posture,” Dr. Vrionis said. “This helps reduce fatigue during a more strenu-

ous procedure, especially towards the end when precision is most critical.” The use of digital technology has made the microscope unit much smaller which provides the surgeon with additional operative space, also making it more maneuverable and shortening procedure times. Given its large screen size, the ORBEYE can serve as an excellent educational tool. Students and other observers are able to gain an enhanced perspective to better

view the surgeon’s hand movements and overall surgical process. The ORBEYE also features recording and playback capabilities so procedures can be analyzed at a later time. “The addition of the ORBEYE to our Institute is indicative of our goal to offer the most advanced technology to our patients,” Dr. Vrionis said. “We are most gratified to be the first in Florida to utilize this groundbreaking system.”

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Post-Concussion Syndrome: What you should know By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special the Boca and Delray newspapers Most people within their lifetime will receive several physical blows to the head of varying intensities. Obviously, athletes that participate in contact sports are much more susceptible to head injuries however it is important to note that the majority of head injuries in the world are of the non-contact sports variety. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to understand basic facts about concussions as the first responders are typically friends and family. A concussion is considered a blow to the head that results in a temporary loss of normal brain function. In most cases there are no external signs of trauma. Concussions are considered mild traumatic brain injuries as normal neurological activity is disturbed in the brain. A common assumption is that there has to be a loss of consciousness with a concussion however this is false. Most concussions do not result in loss of consciousness. The most common symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, confusion, brain fog, and fatigue. Quite often people report that they continue to have pain at

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the brain to recover. While this is still valid, it is only part of the total rehabilitative program that is currently best practices. Similar to a newly operated knee or hip, early and accurately targeted activity is important for the brain to heal properly. This is why an examination looking at function is so important early on as it sets the recommendations for what areas of brain need rehabilitation. Activities such as balancing exercises, specific eye and head movements, timing exercises, and cognitive challenges are all part of the program. Dietary and nutritional recommendations are also included and usually include anti-inflammatory approaches. 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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Creator of activity-tracking app takes first place in FAU’s 2019 Business Plan Competition By: Dale King Contributing Writer The inventor of an activity-tracking mobile app that establishes quantitative connections between health/ usage data and psychological/physical well-being won first place and $10,000 in prize money at the annual Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition. David Gorski, who was a senior at FAU’s Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter before he graduated a few weeks ago, founded the company, Life-Metrics, which outdistanced four other entries in the annual rivalry by coming up with an app that helps determine the benefit of exercise. FAU’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business hosted the event held at the FAU Office Depot Center on the Boca Raton campus. The app, he said, “is still in development. It should be launched by the end of 2019.” During the explanation phase of competition, Gorski said many people wear data-collecting devices while exercising. A jogger himself, the honors college student said he wears an instrument “that records a lot of data, which is neat, but it’s not very useful.” By bringing this information together with cutting-edge machine learning, Life-Metrics aims to “create a world in which we all know precisely how our habits affect our lives.” Earlier this year, Gorski won $2,500 for his venture as one of the winners of the Kenan Social Engagement Program Scholarship. “It feels great knowing that people believe in my vision,” Gorski said. “A

lot of the work of an entrepreneur is long nights without much direct reward, so it’s great to see people, especially other professionals and entrepreneurs, respond so positively to your work. There were a lot of great businesses and presenters at the Business Plan Competition, so to win is a great honor.” His app, joined with measuring apparatus, can “tell you how to find happiness; how to find physical patterns and be healthy.” The intention, he indicated, is to cut through “all the noise that’s out there” to find specific evidence to come up with an effective health plan. A South Florida resident, Gorski said he plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to obtain a Ph.D. in physics. Second place, with a $5,000 prize, went to Daisy, a nonprofit organization that aims to facilitate the donation of feminine hygiene products to homeless and at-risk women by selling “period kits” to shelters or homeless resource centers. Daisy’s founder, Amanda Barstow, is also a Wilkes Honors College student and winner of a 2019 Kenan Social Engagement Program Scholarship that provided a $10,000 seed grant for her venture. By participating in the Business Plan Competition, Barstow said: “I was also able to effectively workshop my business plan through suggestions made by various judges. There wasn’t one pitch where I didn’t receive useful feedback or an interesting idea to implement. All of this experience would have been reward enough for me but I also ended up with additional seed funding, which will make it possible for me to really get my idea off the ground.”

Winners of the annual Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition held at the FAU Office Depot Center on the Boca Raton campus. Photo courtesy of FAU.

David Gorski pitches his company, Life-Metrics, which won first place in the annual Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition at the FAU Office Depot Center on the Boca Raton campus. Photo courtesy of FAU.

NERD, an autonomous robotic delivery service specializing in food and snack delivery on college campuses, took third place and earned $2,500. Using autonomous robots, NERD, which stands for NEarby Robotic Delivery, solves the lastmile delivery problem and helps increase staff and student productivity throughout the day. “The biggest thing we gained out of this competition was experience,” said Alexander Roscoe, developer of NERD. “Being engineers, the whole process was a learning process. We were able to make valuable connections as well as gain exposure for our company.” The People’s Choice winner of a $1,000 prize was MILÁMU, which aims to help eliminate skin deficiencies and enhance natural beauty by crafting 100 percent natural essential oil blends. The company also offers a line of bracelets and accessories made from semi-precious stones and pearls. To positively impact the community, MILÁMU partners with a different philanthropic organization and donates up to 20 percent of purchases to the cause. SBA Communications and Paradise Bank were the event’s sponsors.

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Delray Beach T-shirt company aims to spark conversations between people By: Marisa Herman Contributing Writer

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A new T-shirt company is trying to get people to converse with one another by posing a question on the shirt design: WHAT’S YOUR THING?

“We need to connect people,” Rogers said. “It’s doing a public service.” Plotkin said she reached out to Rogers after a second social situation occurred similar to the airport experience.

ME+ID T-shirts are custom designs with the trademarked tagline “WHAT’S YOUR THING?” Your “thing” can be whatever you are passionate about be it your career, hobby or activity. In the age of burying our heads in our phones to avoid interactions with people around us, the two co-founders Pam Plotkin and Patrice Rogers say they have created a type of social experiment to help facilitate more real life interactions. It all started when Plotkin was sitting in a Delta airport lounge in the Vancouver airport with her family when they found out their flight was five hours delayed. After scrolling through Facebook became repetitive and her phone battery quickly dying with every refresh, she said she began to get curious about the other passengers.

ME+ID co-founders Patrice Rogers and Pam Plotkin showcase their custom T-shirts. Submitted photo.

A man wearing a Cheeca Lodge T-shirt piqued her interest. She wondered if he had stayed at the hotel before and if he was from Florida. So, she struck up a conversation with him, which helped pass an hour and a half of time. He was easy to approach, she said, because the hotel was something in common they could discuss. Now, Plotkin and her business partner Rogers are hoping to recreate conversations like that between others through their own T-shirt line. The goal is to get people talking through what is written on the shirt. It is all about

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principal of North Broward Preparatory School and Plotkin was a parent of four children who attended the school. Plotkin was assigned as vice president of the middle school, so Rogers and Plotkin worked on all types of projects together. Now, they are working together in business. Plotkin is the CEO and Rogers the COO of ME+ID. They began working on the company about two and a half years ago. Their e-commerce site launched in December. T-shirts come in various colors and styles. They retail for $34 on the website. They are working on creating a corporate group sales program. Rogers said she can see the shirts being used at school orientations, networking events and at company events to help people get to know each other. “If you have an event and have each person with a different shirt on at the event, it is so much easier for people to connect,” she said. “I wear my shirts all the time and I have the most interesting conversations.”

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Don’t let these misconceptions keep you from making a will Plus, some items may have sentimental value to your heirs and will need to be distributed fairly. You can also use a will to make legal arrangements—such as naming a guardian for your minor children—that have nothing to do with your wealth.

By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Have you put off making a will? If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2017 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 42 percent of American adults have estate planning documents, like wills and living trusts, in place. And for those with children under age 18, the percentage is even lower—36 percent. While preparing a will may not be the most pleasant way to spend an afternoon, it could be the most productive—especially for your heirs. Without a valid will, your assets could be tied up in probate court for months, possibly years. What’s more, the court will be forced to make decisions that may not conform to your wishes.

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financial accounts. In some cases, however, they can make things more complicated—especially if the joint owner has also passed away and no further instructions have been provided. 4. I don’t have any heirs. If you don’t have any surviving family members, your assets can still be put to good use. You can leave them to a trusted friend, to your alma mater, or to a favorite charity. 5. I’m not ready to set my final wishes in stone.

Why are so many people reluctant to take this basic—but important—step? In many cases, it is the result of five common misconceptions:

In fact, children from a previous marriage may be entitled to some assets. Plus, there’s always a chance that you and your spouse could pass away at the same time. If so, the distribution of assets could get tricky. Also, be aware that assets with a designated beneficiary, such as life insurance, IRAs, or 401(k) s, may bypass your spouse if he or she is not named as the beneficiary. So check periodically to make sure your beneficiaries are up to date.

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If you consider the value of your car, furniture, and other worldly possessions, you may be worth more than you think.

Legal titles, such as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS), can be helpful when it comes to transitioning

Updating a will is very common and, because circumstances can change, almost expected. Once the basic framework is in place, adjustments are relatively easy to make and can usually be done at a modest cost. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by John M. Campanola, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact John M. Campanola at 561-642-5180. Neither New York Life, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult with your professional advisor for tax, legal or accounting advice.

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She was recognized by 150 members and supporters during a reception at Woodfield Country Club. The volunteer bar association is dedicated to advancing the professional status of women lawyers, promoting the rights of women generally, enhancing the visibility of women within the legal profession and within their communities, and creating and maintaining supportive networks among women in the legal and other professions. “The past presidents of this chapter unanimously decided (without Robin’s input, of course) that Robin was an obvious choice for this award,” said past president Ellen Leibovitch when introducing Bresky. “A few words to describe Robin are authentic, driven, confident, respected, trusted, engaging, generous and inspiring. Her appellate and litigation acumen and track record, legal authority and advocacy, industry leadership and innovation, and giving back to the community make her stand out in our legal and civic communities.” Bresky reminded the audience of FAWL’s mission to create gender equality in the legal profession.

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“We are supposed to get the message out, and we are supposed to fix it,” Bresky said. “As Sheryl Sandberg says in her book - Lean In…’whoever has the power, takes over the noun’. That’s why we still must point out and refer to the WOMAN president, the WOMAN judge, the WOMAN managing partner. We need to reach a point where the power is equal and we don’t need to identify the ‘WOMAN’ in

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the role. FAWL exists because we are not yet where we need to be; we have not achieved gender equality.” She said, “It takes time for society to change, and clearly we have changed. Explicit bias is far less prevalent; it’s not gone, but it’s certainly better. In our legal profession, more women than men are graduating from law school, more women are in leadership positions, more women are on the bench. There are more women on the Florida Bar Board of Governors than ever before.” Robin Bresky, founder of The Law Offices of Robin Bresky, is an elected member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors, has served on its Appellate Court Rules Committee and is active in its Appellate Practice Section. She is a past president of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, Florida State FAWL and the South Palm Beach County FAWL chapter. She has also served three terms as chair for the Palm Beach County Bar Association Appellate Committee and two years on the Board of Directors. Bresky has served on the board of directors of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County since June 2007 and on the board of the Fourth District Court of Appeal (DCA) Historical Society since its inception.

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Roomaters helps create roommate matches that work By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

You have a new job lined up in a city you are unfamiliar with. You have a start date and you are ready to move, but to what building and with who? So, you ask around to other friends if they know someone in the area. Or, you turn to social media to look for anyone you may have a connection to in the area. Now, there is a website to help simplify the process of finding your definition of an ideal roommate. Roomaters is a free platform that asks you what you want in a roommate and allows you to describe how you are as a roommate. Are you a neat freak or are you messy? Do you like to stay up late or go to bed early? Founder and CEO Aaron Caplan said the goal is to understand your potential future roommate and get a picture of what it would be like to live with that person. “It’s an advanced icebreaking program,” he said about Roomaters. He first came up with the idea in 2013. He was living in New York City with some of his college friends and the lease was coming up. He was having issues with a roommate, petty stuff, but it was crunch time to decide whether to stay or move.

pitched him his roommate matching idea and they got to work. Roommaters.com launched in March and is currently covering the South Florida market. Its target audience is young professionals. Some are graduating and about to start a new job, but need a roommate to afford the building they want to be in. Some have a place already and are looking for a new roommate. The site is open to both people who have a place secured and just need a roommate or for people looking for both a roommate and a place to live. The idea began as a roommate search engine that connects people through their mutual friends. Then, Caplan said they took it a few steps further to create a comprehensive search platform. The system prescribes you with a personality type after you complete a survey. It will then tell you what personality types would be an ideal match for you to live with. Roomaters also asks you about your habits, hobbies, interests and lifestyle as well as what you want in a roommate. Are you looking for a friend to hit the town with after work or just someone who pays rent on time?

He said he remembered thinking, what if there was a way to go online and find a roommate that worked for me. He ended up moving to Tampa Bay to pursue another project before the roommate idea came back up in 2017.

After you answer all the questions, the responses are run through an algorithm. The results will then match you with potential roommates based on the amount of connections you and the person have in common.

A friend approached him and said he was tired of his job and they should go into business together. Caplan

You can then decide whether you want to reach out to that person.

Daniel Silver, Aaron Caplan and Jonathan Phillips are behind the new roommate matching site Roomaters. Submitted photo.

The idea is to avoid having a bad roommate before you move in together. Caplan said the goal is to create roommate matches that allow you to be comfortable in your home. While the site is limited to making roomie suggestions in South Florida, it asks users what other cities they are interested in possibly moving to. Caplan said if there is enough demand in one city, they will begin expanding based on feedback from the users. To help the business thrive and expand, Roomaters is a member of Delray’s 1909 business accelerator program. He said the program is providing the mentorship he needs as a first time founder of a business. While his business is officially up and running, he said some companies in the program are still just ideas on paper. Others have been around a few years already. He said it has been helpful to have a space to ask questions from people who have been through the challenges of starting a new concept. He hopes by the end of the program he will be ready to pitch Roomaters to possible investors.

The SilverLogic wins eMerge Americas Hackathon for fifth consecutive year Staff report

Boca Raton-based The SilverLogic won the eMerge Americas Hackathon for the fifth year in a row at the sixth annual eMerge Americas Tech Conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

leverages cutting-edge technologies and tools, such as iOS and Android apps, AR, blockchain, and IoT, to develop custom solutions that save businesses time and money and turn costly business problems or bottlenecks into streamlined profitable solutions.

Two teams from The SilverLogic competed against 26 other teams in the annual hackathon. The assignment was to create a bridge between cities to technology innovation and uniting the world to Miami.

Their app “On The Move” allows users to plan custom activity in some location within a given window of time. The app was completely functional native Android app featuring activities near the

The SilverLogic is a custom software engineering company and solution architect based in Boca Raton. The team

user that could be completed during the time the user is free. TSL’s SilverEagle team claimed the first place prize of $10,000 while the SilverFox team finished close behind on the top five finalists. “I’m so proud that our two teams finished in the top five,” Founder & CEO of The SilverLogic David Hartmann sad. “Designing and developing an idea into a working product within 24 hours is quite hard, so this hackathon was even more challenging by giving us just 12 hours.”

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FAU graduate launches skin care company Eros Essentials By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

Ajla Shuaipi is living out her idea of the American dream. The Albania-native emigrated with her family to the United States after they won the visa lottery 17 years ago. She grew up in Naples, Fla. and graduated from Florida Atlantic University in December with a degree in communications and marketing. Now, the 23-year-old, self-described go-getter has her own company Eros Essentials that she created and grew from her FAU dorm room. During her senior year at FAU, she was finishing classes and working as an account executive at a marketing firm. She juggled to balance school and work, but enjoyed the challenge. She said the gig taught her about time management and helped her discover what she did and did not want to do when it came to her career. “I would come home and be like is this really it?” she said. “Did we win the visa lottery to just go to school and work for someone else? It felt unsettling to me.” But just what Shuaipi should pursue didn’t click until she was looking for a specific body lotion and couldn’t find it. “I said, ‘Screw this, I will make it myself,’” she said. Always into skin care, she wanted something that was natural and not from a lab. So, she ordered shea butter, lavender oil and shimmer and created a shimmer lotion. She posted a photo of her concoction on Instagram late that night and when she woke up in the morning, she was flooded with messages from people inquiring about where she bought the product. “From then on, something switched like a light switch,” she said. “I said, ‘I love my job, but this is not what I want to do with the rest of my life.’” So, she went online and researched how to open a business. She went to Sun Biz, researched FDA rules and looked up how to print labels.

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She read about Facebook ads and the psychology behind consumerism. She sells her shimmering body oil online and will be heading to her first retail location in a Miami spa this summer. She is planning a facial product next. The products are made from natural ingredients, not made in a lab. “I can pay rent and then some,” she said. Her company Eros Essential is a nod to her grandmother and her hometown. “We had a huge garden in Albania,” she said. “One of the most important parts was the roses.” Her grandmother would give everyone bouquets of roses from the garden. When she died, the family got rose tattoos in her honor. If you scramble the letters of Eros, you get rose, she said. The Greek word also pays homage to her home country, which is located in the Mediterranean. She sources items for her product from small towns. For instance, her almond oil comes from a small farm in Italy. Eventually, she wants to give back to those places.

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Delray’s Delivery Dudes launch Farmer’s Table promotes healthy eating opt-out of plastic utensils feature with new elixirs By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

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If you place a food order from Delivery Dudes, you may notice a new feature on the mobile app and website, an opt-out button for plasticware.

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In an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastics people use, the Delray Beach-based food delivery service spent several months creating the button as a way to give back to the community in an environmentally conscience way. Delivery Dudes CEO Jayson Koss said the company has always wanted to do something that would make a difference to the world. So, he challenged some of his “green” employees to come up with an initiative. Delivery Dudes COO Ryan Sturgis is friends with the creators of 4ocean, a Boca Raton-based company that eliminates plastic and trash in the ocean. So, the companies decided to partner to promote the planet. “I’ve personally wanted to eliminate the waste created by delivery for years,” Sturgis said. “We’ve always been thinking about a final solution, which has been difficult to create. The reality is we need to get started in order to make an impact. I’m glad we’re kicking off a program with a local business to raise awareness in our communities.” The goal is that people will choose not to receive plasticware in their orders, which will save the restaurants providing the orders money and keep the planet more plastic free. If you call in and place an order, you can opt out of the plasticware, too. Koss said about 60 percent of delivery orders placed are going to home addresses,

Delivery Dudes CEO Jayson Koss has launched a feature that allows you to decide whether you want plastic utensils with your food or not. Photo courtesy of Delivery Dudes.

which often have silverware. “Quantitatively, [the partnership] will help to reduce the amount of single-use plastic Delivery Dudes will be an accomplice to, while giving customers expanded options on their delivery,” said Christopher Leary, Delivery Dudes Palm Beach County regional manager. “Qualitatively, it will help to inform the public, bring awareness to the cause, and further the collaboration between different parties in search of a common goal.” The team is also curbing its own use of single-use plastics. Koss said it is closing out production of swag items like Delivery Dudes branded chap sticks that are made of plastic materials. Overall, Delivery Dudes wants to raise awareness on the damage that single-use plastics can cause to the environment by educating consumers and hopefully creating new habits that help protect the environment. Delivery Dudes is also researching more sustainable to-go packaging. “We finally took the time to do something and it feels good,” he said. “It is the first step of many.”

And with more folks skipping soda, Farmer’s Table staff wanted to come up with a way to keep their bartenders busy and their health conscious guests satisfied. The result: apothecary-style elixirs. The six healthy beverages are packed with fresh herbs and produce, most of it locally sourced. Some herbs are grown on-site and are picked fresh from the herb garden. The drinks are served in glass beakers and those wishing to indulge with a splash of alcohol can do so at no additional charge.

Menu items appeal to all types of diets including vegan, gluten free and any allergies. Produce is 100 percent organic and seafood is sustainably caught, captured or raised. Lack of butter or cream doesn’t mean flavor profiles are compromised. During a recent media dine to taste the elixirs, several menu items were served.

Elixir options include: The Essential blackberry, raspberry, fresh rosemary leaves, aloe vera, cold-pressed beet, carrot, apple, ginger and lemon juices ($9) Sunny Day mango, pineapple juice, aloe, coconut water, lime juice, turmeric, black pepper, cilantro ($9)

Buffalo caulifower “drumettes” appetizer packed a punch of heat and were vegan and gluten free. ($11)

Cuke of Earl smashed cucumber, coconut water, plant chlorophyll, mint, lemon juice, agave nectar ($9) The Remedy raspberries, blueberries, mint leaves, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, green tea, agave, splash of club soda ($9) What’s Up Doc carrot juice, pineapple juice, mint leaves, aloe vera, agave nectar, turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, apples ($9) One in a Melon blueberries, raspberries, mint leaves, agave, aloe vera, cayenne pepper, coconut palm nectar, cold pressed watermelon and lemon juices ($9) Co-owner and founder of Farmer’s Table Joseph Giannuzzi said the sales of the non-alcoholic drinks are nearing the amount of alcoholic beverage sales. To pair with the fresh drinks, chef and culinary director Michael Schenk, creates health conscience dishes that use two-thirds less salt than other restaurants, no cream or butter and no deep frying or microwaving.

While not vegan, the maple pepper glued baby back ribs were gluten free and a table favorite. ($15) For main dishes, the rainbow trout was the favorite. Served with a red beet horseradish sauce, the flavor combination of the delicate fish with the slight heat from the horseradish and sweetness from the beet was a well-rounded healthy meal. ($25) Farmer’s Table is open breakfast, lunch, mid-day and dinner. The restaurant also has an express area where you can take home prepared meals that are vacuum sealed and can last up to three weeks in your refrigerator or a year in the freezer. Some items are from the menu and others are exclusive to Farmer’s Table Express.

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Imagination Israel demonstrates innovation and dedication for generations to come University professor Yaakov “Koby” Nahmias discussed tissue engineering the university is working on. “The life science industry is the fastest growing sector in Israel,” Nahmias said. “More than 1,350 life science companies currently operate in Israel and they are first worldwide for medical patents.”

By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer Just 11 days after the tragic synagogue shooting in San Diego, hundreds of local residents and international visitors walked through multiple security check points and metal detectors to attend Imagination Israel May 8 at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. “The lesson we keep learning in our community is we don’t give up and we don’t stop,” said Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County as President and CEO Matt Levin. “We have security outside, but we’ll continue to gather and come to synagogue and tell our story. Keep coming to synagogue and events like this and show people how Israel changes the world. Israel is the start up nation.” Five speakers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem were invited to make presentations and discuss their latest findings as part of Imagination Israel. Presented by The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Florida

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and the American Friends of the Hebrew University, the professors vividly discussed breakthroughs in bioengineering, disease-focused research, new drug discoveries and computational medicine.

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“We’ve done this event in 2014 and 2017 and this year, since Israel just turned 71, we wanted to highlight what Israel does best and that is changing the world,” said Levin said. “Israel is doing incredible research in all areas of medicine and we’re extremely proud to have these brilliant speakers here. The technology for cell phones and MRIs—this all came from Israel.” Israeli biomedical engineer and Hebrew

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New Yorkbased Pookie & Sebastian has opened its first Fla. store in Boca’s Town Center Mall.

Delray Beach’s JuiceBuzz MRKT + JUICERY consolidates

Pookie & Sebastian is a fashion-forward, contemporary boutique specializing in women’s apparel, trendy jewelry and accessories.

After serving up organic cold pressed juices, smoothies, and açai bowls for almost 6 years, Juicebuzz was informed that the lease on their original 6 NE 5th Ave. location will not be extended.

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Additionally, women’s apparel retailer Talbots has recently relocated to the Terrace near Chico’s. The new space features 5,000-square-feet of women’s clothing, shoes and fashion accessories. There is a new pop-up boutique at the mall as well. French heritage womenswear brand, Equipment, has a new 1,498-square-foot store. It will remain open for one year and will

After only one year of its next-door neighbor shops, JuiceBuzz is combining its two stores into one, offering the best of both offerings.

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By: Jessica Del Vecchio Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Last month, Boca’s elected officials presented us with a proclamation recognizing the importance of economic development. Boca’s Office of Economic Development launched four years ago as a one-person team. In December 2018, our team grew to two staffers. We’re lucky to serve Boca Raton’s robust corporate community. As for our four years in business - we didn’t come this far, to come this far. Stay tuned, there’s more to come.

Boca Business Briefs: Group P6 bought the 4,412-square-foot building at 22 SE 6 St. for $1,382 per square foot, equating to $6.1 million. The building, which was built in 1977 and sits on 0.6 acres, last traded for $2.6 million in 2015. The largest corporate sale and largest lease deal for Q1 in Palm Beach County both occurred in Boca Raton. The top sale in the County was the sale of the Wells Fargo building at 925 S. Federal Highway for $34.6 million. The top leasing activity in the County was the new

lease for FlexShopper’s corporate headquarters totaling 21,622 square feet, in the beautiful Park at Broken Sound. Three industrial warehouses at 2411 NW First Ave sold for $3.5 million. The buildings, which total 20,340 square feet, sit on an acre of property. To determine the best small cities to start a business, WalletHub compared the business-friendliness of more than 1,200 small-sized cities. After completing the analysis and comparing 18 key metrics, Boca Raton took the 14th spot in the country on their Best Small Cities for Starting a Business.

By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer If there’s one thing that most people all over the world have in common, it’s a love for something as classic as the sandwich. But the similarities pretty much stop there, as many places have their own variations of this traditional meal consisting of two slices of bread and some kind of combination of ingredients in between. Lucky for us here in Boca Raton, we can get a taste of these speciality sandwiches inspired by different parts of the country, and the world, at Stateside Sandwiches. The mission at Stateside Sandwiches is simple: to recreate premium versions of your favorite regional and hometown sandwiches using fresh locally baked bread, and fresh premium meats, cheeses and seafood, sourced locally whenever available. Chef/owner Steve Tart hails from Long Island, New York, where he started working in the restaurant business at the age of 14, and continued working in restaurants through college.

We attended the grand opening of Gift of Life’s new corporate headquarters. The event was so much more than a ribbon cutting. It was filled with stories of hope, miracles and paying it forward. We’re lucky to have South Florida’s first stem cell collection center based in Boca Raton. The company expects to collect stem cells from over 500 donors over the next year - truly lifesaving work. Have corporate news to share or looking to relocate/expand your company to Boca Raton? Contact the city’s economic development office at economicdevelopment@ myboca.us or 561-393-7761. Want to see what we are up to? Follow us on Facebook @BocaEconomicDevelopment.

His experience later led him to work as a pantry cook at four-star fine dining hotel and resort The Lodge at Woodcliff, where he was able to work his way up to the fine-dining restaurant sous chef. From there, he held the position of executive chef at various restaurants all over New York, and eventually he found his way down to South Florida. Throughout this time, Tart learned how to cook with some of the best ingredients from all over the world, and thus began his appreciation for the “finer things in life,” when it comes to food. He wanted to open Stateside Sandwiches as a way to pay homage to that time in his career, when working with premium quality food was the center of his being. Along with wanting to build something for himself, opening Stateside Sandwiches was a way for him to reinvigorate his passion for food. “To make great food, you need to start with great ingredients,” Tart says.“Food cost and the bottom line are less important to me than

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Boca Resort gets new owner; will maintain Hilton management By: Dale King Contributing Writer The Boca Raton Resort & Club, the nearly century-old seaside hostelry designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, is about to change hands, according to a press release from the new owner, MSD Partners, L.P. The firm is an offshoot of MSD Capital, the private investment firm for Michael S. Dell and his family. Dell founded Dell Computer, among other business ventures. MSD Partners notified the media it “has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Boca Raton Resort & Club from an affiliate of Blackstone.” The vacation and business destination that now offers 1,047 hotel rooms and amenities spread across 337 acres at 501 East Camino Real opened in 1926, and has been operating continuously since then by various owners. Terms of the transaction, which the news release said is expected to close by the end of the second quarter, were not disclosed. The property will continue to be managed by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. Jeffrey Davis and Gregory Rumpel of JLL Hotels & Hospitality led the marketing efforts for the property on behalf of the seller. The resort is currently owned by an affiliate of the Blackstone Group, which purchased the property in 2004 from Boca Resorts Inc. for $1.25 billion. Multi-billionaire H. Wayne Huizenga Sr. owned Boca Resorts Inc. at the time of the sale. He passed away in 2018. Before the spring of 2009, LXR Luxury Resorts operated the resort. The property’s amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, a 50,000-square-foot spa, seven swimming pools, 30 tennis courts, a 32-slip marina, 13 restaurants and bars and 200,000-square-feet of meeting space. The property fronts both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, where its beach extends a half mile. “This [transaction] represents the beginning of a wonderful next chapter in the story of Boca Raton Resort & Club,” said John Tolbert, currently president and managing director. “Since its founding, Boca Raton Resort & Club has been a truly special place.” “Boca Raton Resort & Club is irreplaceable real estate in a rapidly growing South Florida market,” said Coburn Packard, a partner at MSD Partners, L.P. and co-head of MSD’s real estate group. “This investment represents a natural extension of our portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts and complements our Four Seasons properties in Wailea and Hualalai and the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica,” said Barry Sholem, a partner at MSD Partners, L.P. and co-head of MSD’s real estate group. Rob Harper, senior managing director at Blackstone, said, “We are proud of our investments in the Boca Raton

Resort & Club and know that the best-in-class customer experience will continue under the ownership of MSD Partners.” Blackstone said it invested more than $300 million in the 501 East Camino Real property. Michael Saul Dell, 54, an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and author, is the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, one of the world’s largest technology infrastructure companies. He is ranked as the 39th richest person in the world by Forbes, with a net worth of $28.6 billion as of September 2018. In 2011, his 243.35 million shares of Dell Inc. stock were worth $3.5 billion, giving him 12 percent ownership of the company. His remaining wealth of roughly $10 billion is invested in other companies and is managed by a firm whose name, MSD Capital, incorporates Dell’s initials. Addison Mizner was the architect whose Spanish-inspired designs changed the face, cityscape and lifestyle of Boca Raton in the early days of its incorporation as a municipality. He opened the Resort as The Cloister Inn on Feb. 6, 1926. About a year later, Clarence H. Geist purchased the resort at auction after the Mizner Development Corp. went bankrupt, the victim of the mid-1920s Florida land bust. An original supporter of Mizner, the wealthy Philadelphia utilities company owner purchased the assets for $71,500 in cash and assumption of about $7 million in debt, said the late Boca historian Donald Curl in his book, “Addison Mizner in Boca Raton.” Subsequently, the U.S. Army used the club as a barracks during World War II. The J. Myer Schine family then purchased the spot in the mid-1940s, renaming it the Boca Hotel and Club. The resort was part of the Schine hotel portfolio which included the Biltmore and McAllister hotels.

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Arthur Vining Davis, whose brainchild was the Arvida Corporation, acquired the hotel next. He opened the Boca Raton Club Tower in 1969 and constructed the resort’s beach club in 1980 on State Road A1A. In February 2009, the Beach Club underwent a $150 million renovation while the tower rooms were redesigned in 2006. VMS Realty (Van Kampen, Morris, Stone) Inc., the successors to Arvida regarding ownership, purchased the property in 1983 and gave the hotel the name is still bears today, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, in 1988.

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What’s up in the real estate market… mission for site plan approval.

Builder selected for West Atlantic Avenue redevelopment project Developers BH3 have selected Fort Lauderdale-based Gulf Building LCC to build redevelopment project AltaWest. The project will feature apartments, shops, restaurants and office space along West Atlantic Avenue between the 600800 blocks. Gulf Building LLC will serve as general contractor and will assist with community outreach efforts throughout the project. Additional team members include: ID&D Design International, Richard Jones Architecture, Levy Land Trust, SA Nelson Associates, Dave Bodker Landscape Architecture/Planning, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, and Joe Snider Consulting. The deal, approved by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in April, will now go before the City Com-

“As a 28-year old local firm with an office just a few blocks away, Gulf is excited to part of this team and we look forward to building this long-awaited project for the Delray Beach community,” said John Scherer, President at Gulf Building. Collier Club coming to Delray Beach A place for car enthusiasts to gather is headed to Delray Beach. The Collier Club is planning to revamp the former ABC Carpet building, which is located at 777 South Congress Ave. The building was purchased by ABC Carpet in the late 1980s and was known for its distinctive cityscape of New York City visible from Interstate-95. Before ABC took over, the space was a food processing plant. Soon, the 58,000-square-foot building will be a place for car aficionados to gather. Representatives told commissioners that they plan to create a “premium car working space” where car owners can share their passions. They will repurpose the space, which will serve as a vault for members to store their prized vehicles.

There will also be an auto lab, community workspace and a “war room” where members can swap stories and document their cars’ histories, officials said during a recent commission meeting. They plan to remove the NYC mural and create a design that is “clean, modern and precise.” Commissioners were excited to welcome the new business. “I think it is fantastic,” Commissioner Bill Bathurst said. Commissioner Ryan Boylston agreed, “I am very excited about this project.”

tunities, amenities from the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starting from $2.5 million, residences range from two-to five-bedrooms, each featuring a flow-through floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows and 10-foot ceilings. Units will span in size from 3,402 to 7,508-square-feet, with private elevator access and expansive outdoor spaces that maximize lakefront views. Terraces are outfitted with a summer kitchen and wet bar. Ground-floor residences will have a private pool.

Workforce housing headed to Delray Beach

The building will have a sundeck with pool, jacuzzi, and daybeds. A gazebo has a full kitchen, outdoor grill, TV, and lounge seating. Fitness offerings such as state-of-the-art equipment, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms will also be available to residents.

Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency board members will select what nonprofit they would like to see create 10 affordable or workforce housing properties in the Southwest Neighborhood this month.

Architectural design is by Sieger Suárez Architects, with contemporary coastal interiors by Linda Ruderman. A variety of deluxe kitchen finishes are available for the open concept, gourmet kitchens and include Italian cabinetry by MiaCucina and Gaggenau appliances. The grounds will feature lush, tropical landscape design by award-winning Raymond Jungles.

If the timeline goes according to plan, board members will select a nonprofit to purchase and develop properties owned by the agency for workforce housing on June 11.

Key International Sales is the exclusive brokerage of record for Boca Beach House.

The project will still need to go through the city’s approval process before construction can begin.

The properties are located at the northwest corner of SW 7th Avenue and SW 4th Street.

“We are excited to present this rare opportunity to the market, having meticulously crafted each element of Boca Beach House to provide our buyers with a refined lifestyle experience that is unmatched,” CEO Liliana Paez said. For more information, visit www.bbhresidences.com

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Delray Beach mortgage bankers arrange $20 million financing for Boca project Buy: Boca Beach House luxury condo residences up for sale Sales are underway for Boca Beach House. Developers Boca Lake Acquisitions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and venture backed by the vision of Key International and Integra Investments announced the launch of sales for the project last month. Located at 725 S. Ocean Blvd., the project will feature 32 luxury residences on a 3.2 acre-waterfront property. Construction is slated to begin within the next year. Once building begins, the project is estimated to take two years to complete. Boca Beach House will have white-glove concierge services, a private 14-slip marina, and through membership oppor-

Bob Dockerty and Nancy Dockerty of Dockerty Romer & Co., a RECA member, have arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $20 million for an office building located in Boca Raton. The subject property, known as 1900 Midtown is a 116,140 square-foot, three-building multi-tenant office complex that also includes a two-story parking garage. The newly renovated property is currently 90 percent leased with a variety of professional tenants that include law firms, financial service firms as well as the headquarters for GardaWorld. Dockerty Romer & Co. arranged the financing through Citigroup on behalf of their clients BREF 1900 LLC, headed by Malcolm Butters. Citigroup provided a competitive 10 year, fixed-rate mortgage.

JUNE 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Commercial Property Spotlight: South City Plaza What is the difference between a Condominium and a Co-op? Staff report

Situated in downtown Boca Raton on Federal Highway just south of East Camino Real, South City Plaza is a 177,911 square-foot, four story Class A office building that offers a polished business environment for the modern professional. Its impressive tenant roster includes Edward Jones, Osborne & Osborne, Pinnacle Advertising, The Altman Companies, Luxe Travel Management and Insight Productions, a growing television production and media company who recently expanded their offices in the building for the second time. The contemporary design offers an open lobby surrounded by tropical flora and enhanced by sun-filled skylights. Its premiere location overlooks Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club and is also accessible to Via Mizner, Penn-Florida Companies’ $1 billion, 2 million-square-foot urban resort featuring the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences. “South City Plaza has always attracted some of the most dynamic businesses in Boca Raton. In addition to its prime location, attached parking garage, and the convenience of local management with an onsite property maintenance team, tenants love the amenities including the fitness center, café and community conference room,” said Dyana Kenney, Executive VP and Director of Leasing for Penn-Florida Companies. Long-time tenant Pinnacle Advertising, a full-service marketing agency, recently relocated its office to another floor. “There was never a doubt that we wanted South City Plaza to remain our home. Our executive team and employees love the building. Plus, it’s a wow-factor when our clients visit. We are proud to continue to grow within this prestigious building,” said Pete Gary, Founder & CEO of Pinnacle Advertising. Most recently, The Striano Financial Group, the largest financial representative for Northwestern Mutual in Florida, relocated their Boca Raton office to South City Plaza. Through North-

By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Condominiums and Cooperatives are a type of common ownership but they are very different and may be confusing. western Mutual, The Striano Financial Group has over 150 full-time representatives offering life and disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities and investments. We asked Peter Striano, Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual’s The Striano Financial Group about the building: Why did you decide to move to South City Plaza? It made great sense to move our headquarters to downtown Boca which is bustling with such incredible energy due to all the development and redevelopment. Our proximity to Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is also very beneficial as its home to many of our clients. Plus, we needed a full-service building that’s available to us 24/7. South City Plaza is the perfect location for us – all around. What do your employees think of the building? They love it! Many of our advisors have been taking advantage of the fitness center. Our staff loves being so close to downtown but also appreciates the building’s accessibility from Dixie Highway. I would assume the attached parking garage will also be appreciated as we head into another South Florida summer. What was the move like? It was ridiculously smooth and seamless. Penn-Florida made it easy to fully customize our new office to meet our exact specifications and completed the buildout within a very short time frame. We ended up with a first class space we are very proud of and look forward to an eventual expansion.

Condominiums (Condos) are a form of separate ownership in a multi-unit building. Each owner has a fee simple ownership on his unit and all owners share the remainder of the building and the land as common elements. A co-op is also a multi-unit building, but that’s where the similarities end. A co-op owner has a share in the entire building and a proprietary lease on an individual unit. While a condo owner owns a unit, a co-op owner does not own the unit. A co-op is not a real property—it is considered an intangible personal property. The day-to-day life in both is very similar and you would not necessarily feel a difference. You can enjoy your lifestyle without cutting the grass, cleaning gutters, or repairing the roof. Both are a great form of ownership for seasonal owners as they can lock the door when leaving and know that the common area is taken care of. The first housing cooperatives arrived in New York in the late 1800s, and coops remain popular there, in Washington, DC and in Chicago. But we have co-ops in Palm Beach County also, especially in Palm Beach. In 1958, The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico adopted condominium legislation, technically making it the first place in the United States known as The Horizontal Property Act. In 1960, Utah introduced condominium legis-

lation, which was adopted in 1963. Here are some things to consider when choosing condos and co-ops: Co-ops tend to be cheaper per square foot, but it is difficult to obtain a mortgage. Some lenders do not offer co-op financing, and if they do, they also require a higher down payment. In general condos and co-ops are cheaper than buying a house—there’s no grass to mow, and a multiunit building can provide a sense of security to the owner. The disadvantages are the association’s rules and regulations. The monthly fees can be high and many people do not favor living within close proximity of a variety of people. But people sharing a multi-unit building can be positive, as they often help each other and look out for each other. There are rules and regulations and bylaws to abide by, whether it is a condominium or co-op, and it is important that you read these documents before making a decision to purchase. Since many of the documents are legal documents you should consult an attorney for advice. About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/ Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. In 1985 she was licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC as a Realtor and later as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Associate Broker and has been in Florida since 2001.She is the Global Ambassador for Austria and Germany in 2019. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com.

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Park at Broken Sound: Modern day office park Staff report

decrease and the Park has been financially healthy, which has allowed for the capital improvements.

With tenants including Office Depot, OrangeTheory and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, located next to luxury apartments, Park at Broken Sound is not the office park from yesteryears.

Board member Glen Gromann said the city of Boca’s implementation of the planned mobility ordinance, which introduced residential into the park has been successful.

The former Arvida Park of Commerce has been rebranded and reinvested into.

Old Class B offices were replaced with the high-end, multi-family housing and occupancy rates are nearly at capacity, Gromann said.

America, Canon, Slavic401K, Greenlane, Boston Proper, Marc Bell Capital, ADT and Purity Grocers.

Managed by a board of directors, the group has spent about half a million dollars in improvements including repaving roadways and re-striping.

“The introduction of residential into the area has been fantastic for the park,” he said. “Things are going really well and we are bringing new tenants in. The planned mobility ordinance worked as it was supposed to and things are really going great.”

The city of Boca helped with the park’s revamp by landscaping the medians on Clint Moore Road.

President of the board Brian Schmier and principal in the firm of Schmier & Feurring said office vacancies have continued to

Other tenants with headquarters at the park include, Mutual of

“It’s been a striking revitalization of what was an old office park,” Gromann said, adding it should be an example for other cities to follow.

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JUNE 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Edgewater at Boca Pointe reveals $4.25 million renovation The multimillion-dollar enhancements modernize Boca Pointeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only continuing care retirement community to attract a new generation of seniors: independent, active baby boomers interested in modern, customizable floor plans, resort-like amenities, fitness programs and social events, with the added benefit of having access to assisted living and skilled nursing care at no additional cost later in life.

Staff report Edgewater at Boca Pointe, a retirement community, has a new look after a $4.25 million facelift. The community has an enhanced lobby, new entrance and more dining venues including a lounge and upscale bistro.

Edgewater at Boca Pointe, an Acts Retirement-Life Community, opened in 1983.

About 200 residents and staff, Palm Beach County Commissioner Robert Weinroth and members of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce attended the ribbon cutting event.

Last year, upgrades included a large multi-purpose performing arts center, renovated hair salon and a resi-

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Women team up for annual Habitat WOMEN Build Staff report More than 200 women spent a total of 800 hours constructing, nailing and painting a home for a mother-daughter-duo in time for Mother’s Day. Called the “Sisterhood of the Hard Pink Hats” the women helped raise over $322,000 to pay for the construction materials for the Habitat for Humanity home. They then spent their own time volunteering to build the home as well as revitalize three neighboring houses and the Missionary Baptist Church. The annual Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County event was led by a mother/ daughter co-chair team of Beverly Raphael Altman and Robyn Raphael-Dynan, who operate

Habitat’s Kari Oeltjen, Marilyn Weinberg, Habitat Homeowners Jessie and Ilomane, Robin Raphael-Dynan, Beverly Raphael Altman. Photo courtesy of Carlos Aristizabal.

Pieces of art created by Boca Raton Museum Art School students and instructors are on display throughout two lobbies of Boca’s International Plaza building. The building located at 7280 West Palmetto Park Road has been displaying a student exhibition thanks to a partnership with Liberty Equities for two years. The partnership between the Boca Raton Museum Art School and Liberty Equities International Plaza provides a place for the Art School’s students and instructors to display their work in the community. For the second year, Michele Pierno of Liberty Equities was tasked with curating 65 pieces from the submitted student/instructor artwork. The pieces come from 45 artists. “Not only are we graced with the beauty that each artist created and

Boca couple donates $1 million to Kravis Center capital campaign Staff report

Women help raise the roof on a home Participants of the annual Habitat for Hu- during Habitat for Humanity’s 2019 manity WOMEN Build. Photo courtesy of WOMEN Build. Photo courtesy of Carlos Carlos Aristizabal. Aristizabal.

RCC Associates. Under the guidance of more than 30 Habitat construction professionals and crew leaders, women builders raised 32 roof trusses, secured more than 50 sheets of plywood and hammered more than 3,000 hurricane strap and roof nails. The new homeowners are mother Ilomane, a housekeeper at Abbey Delray South, a senior living community; and her daughter Jessie, an oncology nurse at Delray Medical Center. For those not working on the main home, they participated in the “Brush with Kindness” revitalization of homes. They covered homes with 120 gallons of primer and paint. The build consisted of a blend of individuals, corporate and social teams boasting names like Girl

Power!!!, Dream Girls, Pam’s Power Women, Alisa’s Angels by the Sea(gate), Beauties Who Can Build, etc. As a member of the 2019 “Sisterhood of the Pink Hard Hats” each builder raised a minimum of $1,000 to qualify for the opportunity to learn how to wield a nail gun and hammer like a pro as they met and worked alongside other women and the future homeowners. “As empowerment drivers, these WOMEN Builders delivered significant impact that enriches lives and communities, one home, one family at a time, from generation to generation,” said Kari Oeltjen, HFHSPBC Vice President & Chief Development Officer who also participated as a builder, lifting roof trusses and hammering nails in hurricane straps and plywood panels on the roof.

Local art from Boca Raton Museum Art School on display at Boca’s International Plaza Staff report

generously shares with us, we are reminded each time we pass a piece that someone put their heartfelt creativity onto a canvas. It is a great reminder of the passion we all have inside of us. They did not just decorate our walls, they brought happiness to our work day,” Pierno said. George Brock of “So-Flo Venture LLC” and owner of International Plaza, felt a partnership with the Art School could create the opportunity to have rotating exhibitions of high-caliber artwork and beautify the lobbies of his buildings, while supporting the community and the Art School. The sale of the artwork helps to support the Art School and in turn, International Plaza has created a gallery space for display and visitors to enjoy. This year, Pierno received over three times as many entries from the Art School students and faculty

than they received in the project’s first year. Recently, International Plaza received a TOBY Award in the Suburban Office Park category. The TOBY Awards are the most prestigious awards for commercial real estate and International Plaza received the award due to their site management, and community involvement. Artwork can be viewed during business hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sale of the artwork helps to support the art school.

Part-time Boca Raton residents Toby and Leon Cooperman have donated a leadership gift of $1 million to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ capital campaign, Kravis Center 2020: The Future is Now. Mr. Cooperman is a legendary investor who began his career at Goldman Sachs and spent 15 years as a Partner and one year as of-counsel to the Management Committee. In 1989, he became Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer of the firm’s equity product line, also managing the GS Capital Growth Fund. At the end of 1991, following 25 years of service, Cooperman retired from Goldman Sachs to organize and launch an investment management business, Omega Advisors, Inc., which he ran for 27 years before converting it to a family office at the end of 2018. “One of the four things you can do with money is to put it back into society to make the place you came into a better place when you leave,” he said. “That’s what we are doing by supporting the Kravis Center’s expansion project. Toby is a former special-needs teacher and we are especially fond of the work the Kravis Center does to enrich the lives of students in Palm Beach County with their arts education programming.” Known for their philanthropic giving, the Coopermans are signatories of The Giving Pledge, a campaign to encourage affluent people to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes. “It is such a pleasure to know Leon and Toby and I am delighted to have them be a part

of the expansion project. I admire their great love to support the community,” said John Kessler, Kravis Center Board Vice Chair and Chairman of the Capital Campaign. The capital campaign will fund the renovation and expansion of the Kravis Center’s campus to enhance the customer experience for the over 500,000 people who attend events at the Kravis Center each year. The project will increase the size of the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby, create a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly plaza opening onto Okeechobee Boulevard, add a new valet parking garage, add a new entrance/exit ramp to the existing garage for self-parking guests, and will improve the overall traffic flow on and around the 10-acre campus. The project is expected to be completed spring 2020 and will be funded through donations. Interruptions in the performance schedule are not anticipated. “We are so grateful for the Coopermans’ strong support and their commitment to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in Palm Beach County. Thanks to their substantial gift, as well as generous contributions from others, the Capital Campaign is well on its way to meeting its $50 million goal,” said Judith Mitchell, Kravis Center CEO. For more information about the Kravis 2020: The Future is Now Capital Campaign, visit kravis.org/kravis2020 or call 561-651-4273

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New Spady Museum exhibit explores ‘Sanfoka’ concept of looking back to move forward Staff report

A new exhibit on display at Delray Beach’s Spady Museum challenges viewers to practice Sankofa. The word is from the Twi language of Ghana and it translates into “go back and get it.” The concept is about looking back with discernment in order to move forward with knowledge. Sanfoka also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards, while its feet face forward, carrying a precious egg in its mouth. On display until Aug. 17, “Sankofa: For The Record,” depicts history re-written, re-interpreted and re-examined with dramatic artwork, illustrations and words from local contributors. The art challenges viewers to review “the record” of historical interpretations of race for accuracy and authenticity. The exhibit poses questions about how history and its retellings could be skewed through the lens of race instead of fact. Show co-curator Khaulah Naima Nuruddin said the exhibit is all about knowledge. It is about looking into what we know and what we have been taught. It is about comparing the education we receive from what we learn in the world, she said. “In a world saturated with media, whose sole purpose is stimulating attention for the moment, it’s easy to forget that things can be made to specifically exist in con-

nection with the past and the future. Things can be made for the record,” she said. “For the artists whose work is presented here, ‘the record’ is intimately tied to Sankofa, the Akan principle of looking to the past and taking what’s useful to move forward. Across a variety of media and pulling from experiences both deeply personal and widely shared, the work in this exhibition considers how we are shaped by the past to see, understand, and express ourselves.” In addition to work by Nuruddin, other contributions to the show were made by co-curator Allison Bolah and artists Shiobann Amisial, Katiana Jarbath, Kandy G. Lopez and Carol-Anne McFarlane.

Examples of the texts that are examined in the artwork include acknowledging historical truths, such as the case of AP World History: Modern. In the summer of 2018, the College Board, the non-profit organization behind the SAT, made changes to its Advanced Placement (AP) World History course that cut approximately 9,000 years of human history from that curriculum. Renamed AP World History: Modern for the 2019-2020 school year, the course will begin in 1200 CE, a span of time dominated by the West’s global imperial, colonial, and capitalist projects. Critics of the course, including students and teachers, assert that such a curriculum places the West, its imperatives and its achievements, at the center of students’ interaction with human history and marginalizes all other world cultures.

New Spady Museum exhibit explores ‘Sanfoka’ concept of looking back to move forward. Photo courtesy of Spady Museum.

Check out a new exhibit at Spady Museum this summer through Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of Spady Museum.

Boca and Delray Beach Residents feeling optimistic about the future By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held its Founder’s Luncheon at the Kravis Center on Tues., May 7, featuring keynote speaker Carol R. Naughton, President of Purpose Built Communities, and presented key findings from their 2018 On The Table Community Impact Report. On the Table is a national, civic engagement initiative, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and organized by the Community Foundation where thousands of diverse residents from all walks of life gathered to share a meal and discuss ideas to strengthen their community. “We all know that all politics are local,” said Sherry Barrat, Board Chair for the Foundation. “And, we are local, too. Our goal is to support programs in our own backyard.” Naughton, the keynote speaker, cited studies that indicated that one’s zip code is a better predictor of life expectancy than one’s genetic code. Referencing the book, “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America,” by Richard Rothstein, she noted that public policies and private actions have created neighborhoods of concentrated poverty across the country. Data and insights from On the Table go toward strategic planning and future grant-making to neutralize some of these entrenched policies. Data are shared with local decision-makers, organizations and residents to encourage them to collaborate on actions that can improve the quality of life in their city. Among others, local non-profits that participated in the survey process include Delray Beach-based EJS Foundation, which works with inner-city youth, Boca Raton’s Best Foot Forward, which provides educational opportunities to kids in the foster care system, The Volen Center, which provides social services to seniors, and the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. For Donna Biase, executive director of Best Foot Forward, housing is a top priority for the approximately

Christopher Storkerson, Sherry Barrat, Carol Naughton, Craig Glover, Julie Fisher Cummings, Bradley Hurlburt attend the Community Foundation luncheon. Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography.

200 children she serves. When they age out of the foster care system at age 18, they are responsible for their own housing. “Putting these issues of jobs and houses on the table is enlightening,” she said. “It makes it clear that many of these issues are societal issues and not due to an individual’s so-called shortcomings.” For Emanuel (Dupree) Jackson, the founder of EJS, hearing the concerns of his community residents was enlightening. Many voiced appreciation for the non-profits that served them and to which they relied on for social service assistance such as filling out applications. Kimberly Trombly-Burmeister, director of development for the YMCA of South Palm Beach County said, “As a local non-profit, being a participant is how we create a stronger community.” The YMCA had three participant tables at their Boca location and another one in the Boynton Beach Y. “The roundtable discussion allows us to collectively identify our strengths and weaknesses,” she said. “The process alone is a huge success; our community is stronger when we come together.” She particularly valued the open discussions on how to improve the community. “The brainstorming sessions were fabulous,” Trombly-Burmeister said. “It was great to hear from other residents that had lived elsewhere, that our county is one of the most philanthropic communities in the country.” All in all, over 4,000 residents completed the surveys last October, which revealed a number of key findings: Most people are largely hopeful about the future and see their community as more united than divided,

Nancy Marshall, Kati Erickson, Virginia Kimmel and Harvey Kimmel attend the Community Foundation luncheon. Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography.

although this varies by region. In South Palm Beach County, including cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach, 67 percent of respondents reported feeling hopeful about the future, as compared to 33 percent who stated they were “worried” about the future. The most hopeful residents were those in Martin County, where 76 percent said they were hopeful, compared to only 24 percent who said they were “worried.” Housing emerged as the number one priority across the region, with 46 percent of participants in South Palm Beach County naming it a priority, followed by 30 percent who cited affordable healthcare, 28 percent who cited good jobs and economic development as a priority, followed by 27 percent who cited crime, violence and public safety. Participants identified job training, skills development opportunities, the availability of good-paying jobs and increased wages as the most important priorities to help drive change on the economic front. On the social conditions and health front, respondents called for access to quality affordable housing, access to core services for all and services to address homelessness. The three most important priorities to improve youth development and education were identified as job/vocational training for youth, quality schools with quality teachers, and affordable, quality child care and preschool. In South Palm Beach County, health and social conditions (69 percent) outweighed economic conditions (67 percent) and youth development and education (63 percent). The next On the Table is scheduled for Nov. 13. For more information visit: onthetablefl.com or yourcommunityfoundation.org

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Lynn graduates receive words of advice from author James Patterson during commencement By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer

Media and best-selling author and literacy advocate, James Patterson.

More than 7,000 graduates, friends, families, and university faculty and staff attended Lynn University’s 2019 commencement ceremonies on Sat., May 11 at the Palm Beach Convention Center in downtown West Palm Beach.

Graduating with a BA in Multimedia Journalism, Johnson, an Alabama native, was part of the school’s 3.0 accelerated program and earned his degree in three years.

The university awarded over 900 associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees - an increase of nearly 50 percent in the last decade. President Kevin M. Ross gave the 54th commencement speech to the class of 2019. “It’s a day we’ve looked forward to for so long,” he said. “It’s the University’s favorite day, along with the day you arrived.” He noted that this is the largest graduating class in over 10 years, thanks to a steady increase in enrollment and graduation rates. “We’re proud of your accomplishments,” Ross said. “Many of you have overcome challenges and worked hard to persevere and succeed.” He highlighted many of Lynn’s accomplishments including being named as one of the country’s “Most Innovative Schools,” in 2016 by U.S. News and World Report and the completion of the Christine E. Lynn Center, part of the school’s master plan. “You’ve all entered with so much potential,” he said. “We’re excited for the endless opportunities that lie ahead.” Commencement speeches were given by graduating senior Shawn Johnson, 20, member of the President’s Honor Society, Alexandra Rafferty-Flugel, 45, graduating with her MS in Communications and

Before coming to Lynn, Johnson says he was home-schooled and feels empowered by the environment at Lynn where students receive personalized attention. A sports enthusiast (he loves the Alabama Crimson Tide), Johnson hopes to combine his passion for sports with his communication skills, along the lines of former ESPN sports anchor and Lynn alum, Lisa Kerney. As the editor-in-chief of the student-run news organization iPulse, Johnson says he’s had great opportunities to meet many celebrities passing through campus including Dan Lothian, former CNN White House correspondent, Steve Tisch owner of the New York Giants and Ruth Carter, who recently won the Oscar for her costume designs on the film Black Panther. In entering the workforce for the first time, Johnson says finding a job is foremost on his mind. Backpacking through Europe seems to have gone the way of rotary phones. Students today will barely take a breath before school ends and their work-life begins. “I know it’s summer,” says Johnson, “but I have to stay on top of the game. There’s no down time; I have to keep going.” Johnson already has gained some work experience through internships, including one with the Mizner Park Comedy

Club and another with the Wick Theater. He believes that connections he has made through Lynn will open doors for him. “As a student, everyone wants to help you,” he said. Fortunately, Johnson is one of the few students to graduate without significant debt thanks to scholarships he’s received, including one through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. How does he feel to be graduating? “It’s a great time; it’s nerve-wracking to be in that large a group at the convention center,” he said, “but it’s an incredible experience.” On the other hand, returning student Rafferty-Flugel graduates from her master’s program with 20 years experience in the PR, film and television industries. She is a director/producer for Inside Edition and America’s Most Wanted with John Walsh. She earned an Emmy nomination in her work with the Children’s Museum of Boca Raton. Rafferty-Flugel, who emigrated from Venezuela as a child, started at Lynn in the ESL program and in the future plans to return there as part of the faculty. “Lynn holds a special place in my heart,” she said and encouraged students to accomplish their goals regardless of obstacles. “This graduation ceremony is for all of us,” she said. “Never allow anyone to change your path to success.” Also encouraging students to make a difference and to ‘do the right thing’ was best-selling author James Patterson, who opened his speech joking, “Hello, I’m Stephen King.” He noted the temptation these days to take shortcuts and urged students more than once to ‘do the right thing.’ After a fan told him his Alex Cross mystery novel was the first book she ever read, Patterson said, “The way I felt that day, is the way you should feel performing your job.” He spoke about his passion for writing, literacy and storytelling, recounting being spellbound by a storyteller in Marrakesh dressed in indigo and saffron robes, even without understanding a word of Arabic. He equated reading to a longer and more prosperous life.

Author James Patterson addresses Lynn’s graduating class. Photo courtesy of Lynn University.

Lynn University President Dr. Kevin Ross poses for a photo with a Lynn graduate. Photo courtesy of Lynn University.

“The more you read, the more you want to read and the better educated you become,” Patterson said. “The better educated you become, the better job you can

Lynn graduates celebrate at the end of commencement. Photo courtesy of Lynn University.

get, and the better job you get, the more money you can earn and the healthier and longer life you live.” He spoke about juggling the five balls of life - work, family, friends, health and spirituality. “Work is a rubber ball,” he said. “It will bounce back after dropped. The other four are glass, and will be damaged or shattered when dropped.” “Once you understand that, you, will strive for more balance in your life,” Patterson said. He referenced an earlier period in his life in New York City when his girlfriend was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 32. They had to learn to live one day at a time “This point of view made each day precious,” Patterson said. “We lived our lives accordingly.” “Try to live that way,” he advised the students. He quoted his grandfather, who drove a delivery truck in New York. “When you grow up, when you go over the mountain to work in the morning, you got to be singing,” he remembers his grandfather saying. Patterson is currently working on developing a literacy program for children in Florida, where only 43 percent of kids read at grade level, and which he says is the most important work he’s ever done. Exhorting students again to ‘do the right thing,’ he recounted an anecdote about humpback whales which were trapped in fishing lines. A rescue team spent a number of days trying to untangle the lines and free the whales. When finally set free, the whales did not immediately swim out to sea, but came over to each diver one at a time and nudged them individually as a way of giving thanks. “That high is how you feel when you do the right thing,” said Patterson, again urging students: “Do the right thing.”

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Downtowner out, new provider may be in for downtown Delray transportation service By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor After closing up shop in Delray Beach, the Downtowner free transportation service was slated to return to its home turf this year. The Delray Community Redevelopment Agency board awarded the hometown favorite two contracts to run downtown transportation services in late February. The company’s pitch to integrate a fixed route and pointto-point service wooed the board members. The board awarded them both contracts even though they were not the highest ranked option according to a review board. In the middle of negotiating the contracts, the Downtowner said it had an issue: a requirement to hold a $5 million in-

surance policy on each contract. Downtowner officials said they would only like to move forward with the point-to-point contract and not the fixed route. It also said for the company to “break even” it would have to provide less vehicles than originally proposed. Downtowner officials said they thought they would be able to negotiate the insurance policy down. They say industry standard is a $1 million insurance policy. The change, so late in the process, prompted the board to decide to move in another direction. The board awarded the fixed route service to First Transit, which is currently operating the trolleys.

The company will replace the trolley with a new, more environmentally friendly vehicle. The contract is for a two year period. The route will run from the Tri-Rail station through the downtown to A1A. It will cost the agency about $512,000 for the first year. The board also decided to negotiate with Freebee for the point-to-point service. The contract is for a one year pilot program. “Quite frankly, I feel had,” Commissioner Adam Frankel said of the news from the Downtowner. The $5 million insurance requirement was in the request for proposal that the agency put out. In addition to backing out of the fixed route contract, the

Downtowner then changed its proposal for the point to point service. The company went from providing eight electric vehicles to six. There would still be a handicap accessible vehicle. The cost to the agency only went down about $10,000. “I am very disappointed,” Mayor Shelly Petrolia said. “We are spending just as much for having a quarter of it gone. That’s problematic for me. I feel had, too.” To help keep an integrated system, the Downtowner offered to provide First Transit with its technology at no cost.

Head to the dealership at 655 NE 6th Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14, which is World Blood Donor Day. The event is part of Acura and Honda’s annual National Week of Service. Dealership associates, factory reps, loyal customers, friends and family, will have the opportunity to donate blood. “We are proud to partner with One Blood, the City of Delray Beach and the entire

Acura team, to reinforce the spirit of working together and giving back to our community where we work, live and which has made us feel welcome,” said Howard Isaacs, Delray Acura Marketing Director. “We will continue to plan on making these annual community events.”

Agency officials will enter into negotiations with Freebee. If negotiations fail, the board will likely send the contract back out to bid.

Delray’s Community Redevelopment Agency will move a 1937 historic home to its property and convert it into office space.

At that time, the board could consider lowering the $5 million insurance policy requirement.

Delray Acura will be giving out an official Volunteer T-shirt, along with special discounts toward service and vehicle purchases. The blood drive is part of Acura’s and Honda’s annual National Week of Service that runs June 7-16, engaging more than 10,000 volunteers across the country. This is Delray Acura’s third year participating in this signature campaign.

Addison Reserve Country Club names new executive chef restaurants in the southern United States and California.

Staff report Peter Zoole is the new executive chef at Delray’s Addison Reserve Country Club. Zoole received the promotion, he has served as the executive sous chef for the past five years. As Executive Chef he will oversee all culinary operations, including the opening of The Grille, a new casual dining concept in the Lifestyle Complex which is slated to open in the summer.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he worked in many fine dining establishments in Charleston and surrounding areas, before deciding to broaden his horizons by attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. He combines his classical training in a “dining experience” with his wealth of knowledge from

He worked with Chef Michael Mina’s Aqua Development group in San Francisco, and when the group split their restaurant holdings, he developed and implemented a fine dining steakhouse experience with Corporate Executive Chef Laurent Manrique. AMH Bahamas hired him to develop and open their signature restaurant in their Harbour Island location in the Ba-

Delray agency to relocate historic home to its property Staff report

All donors will receive a complimentary movie ticket and free wellness check-up, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided.

Delray Acura is holding its first blood drive, in conjunction with One Blood and the Big Red Bus.

Delray’s Community Redevelopment Agency will spend $125,000 to relocate a historic home to its property. Photo courtesy of CRA.

But the board said that offer is not something it can enforce.

Delray Acura to host blood drive for World Blood Donor Day Staff report

hamas. He served as Executive Chef with the Lowrey Group in Hilton Head, SC at their Ocean Grille and CQ’s. In 2011, he became the Executive Sous Chef at the prestigious Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. Pete and his wife Jennifer, who have been together for 20 years, have a 7-year-old daughter, Audrey, and a black Labrador, Josie. The family enjoys the outdoors and spends time together camping, hiking and exploring.

The home, located at 215 NE 7th Ave., is poised to become the location of a new town house project. Instead of razing the two-story home, the agency will work with the developer to move it to its property alongside its current office, which is also a relocated historic home. “It’s a great opportunity to save a building,” Commissioner Bill Bathurst said. The California Monterrey architectural style home is about 2,800-square-feet. The agency has outgrown its current space and has been figuring out how to build out more space. Agency officials say this option may save money compared to building a new addition. A proposed 1,500-square-foot addition was estimated to cost $500,000. The cost to move the home will be about $125,000. It is unknown how much it will cost to convert the home into offices. The conversion will require upgrades to comply with current Building Code and ADA accessibility requirements. The home is a historically contributing single family residence designed by Samuel Ogren, the city’s first registered architect. Its new location will be on the west side of the CRA property, 20 N. Swinton Ave., facing the Block 60 Parking Lot. Resident George Long urged the board to support the relocation. “Don’t let this opportunity go,” he said. The board agreed.

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Sunscreen Ban: Is it worthwhile? By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers As summer is upon us, the Key West sunscreen ban is likely on the minds of environmentalists. Is this a practice to implement across South Florida and other coastal areas? Will it save the coral reefs

and the health and quality of our oceans at large? Beginning in 2021, The Key West City Commission voted 6-1 to ban the sale of

sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. The restrictions span from the island city to the Florida Keys archipelago which is off the southern tip of the state. Key West hosts the only living coral reef found in the continental U.S. Marine biologists and conservations presented the commission with research suggesting the chemicals alter corals’ DNA and weaken their immunity to disease. When Australia attempted a similar ban, coral reef expert Terry Hughes said: “People make a long list of bad things that human beings do to coral reefs – I would place sunscreen at number 200.” Any efforts to improve our environment are favorable; however, after speaking to Joshua Voss, Executive Director of FAU’s Harbor Branch Institute in Ft. Pierce (HBOI), he somewhat agrees with Hughes sentiment. “There’s evidence that oxybenzone causes issues in our corals and endocrine problems in fish; however, it’s not a major concern,” Voss said. “It’s worth doing, but not for broader objectives.” Voss explained the three major areas related to coral reefs ecology and conservation currently being researched by HBOI. The first is an NOAA sponsored Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology. “We are discovering new deeper coral reefs, characterizing these ecosystems, and actively working with agencies and councils to create management strategies and policy that protect the ecosystem services these coral reefs provide,” Voss said. The second initiative includes conducting extensive ecological connectivity research to determine how coral reefs across the Tropical Western Atlantic may replenish one another by larval transport. Third, Voss continues, “Currently South Florida’s coral reefs are experiencing a major new coral disease outbreak that began in 2014. We have not only documented the impacts to Southeast Florida’s corals but are also actively conducting intervention trials designed to slow or stop losses of corals from the new disease.” HBOI is also conducting numerous programs focused on water quality monitoring. Some of the problems Voss refers to are addressing the increase of thermal events and water quality and the attempt to decrease local stressors. “These problems make the coral more susceptible to disease,” Voss said.

On the upside, he said, “Natural reefs have also demonstrated varying levels of ecological resilience over time so there is hope.” Voss also discussed other global energy infrastructures concerning coral preservation including renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind), the rise of sea levels causing coastal flooding, and decreasing property values as a result of the desecration of the reef. He also discussed the efforts of South Floridians to assist with the health of the ocean by creating artificial reefs. Pitching an old boat into the sea isn’t a safe or approved method of creating a sanctuary for marine wildlife. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, “Allowable materials for artificial reef use are determined by US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit criteria and tend to emphasize heavy, stable, durable and non-polluting materials. These criteria are based upon requirements for the use of non-hazardous material of sufficient stability and durability to ensure that the materials and their component parts remain within permitted areas and last long enough to provide the intended habitat enhancement.” The sunscreen ban is a tiny cog in the wheel of protecting the environment and improving the health of the coral reef. 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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Commissioner Corner Checking in on Lake O

By: County Commissioner Robert Weinroth Dist. 4 Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Lake Okeechobee has been in the news, most recently due to attention being paid to the level at which the US Army Core of Engineers maintains it in the period leading up to the summer. Last month, Palm Beach County’s Board of County Commissioners met with commissioners from Glades, Hendry, Martin and Okeechobee counties to address this issue, recognizing that Lake Okeechobee is the lifeblood of our communities. About 350 people attended the meeting with most of them residing or working in communities with a heavy reliance on the lake’s water for irrigation and tourism. The US Army Corps of Engineers is on the front line for preserving agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. The Corps is rewriting the blueprint that oversees lake management, including the water levels. The socalled Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual, or LOSOM, is scheduled to be

completed and ready to use in 2022. Palm Beach County Commissioners expressed the concern that lower lake levels will disrupt drinking water supplies if there is a drought with West Palm Beach and Palm Beach relying on the lake as a backup water source. West Palm Beach Assistant City Administrator Scott Kelly reminded the commissioners that the city had less than two-weeks water supply when the lake got too low in 2001, dropping below 9 feet. The commissioners agree that securing funding from the Federal and State government to fully restore the Herbert Hoover Dike and collaborating to protect this invaluable resource would remain the jointly held mission of all communities surrounding and downstream of the lake. Keeping the lake level lower in the winter (dry season) to make room for heavy rains in the summer (rainy season) is a controversial proposal with as many critics as supporters.

Here’s what we think… If you boil it down, Mayors and City Commissioners are responsible for two big things and a lot of little things.

are citizen driven, created by a large cross section of stakeholders and implemented by elected officials and city staff.

This editorial will focus on the two big things.

Vision and culture.

But it’s the elected officials responsibility to see to it that there is a vision and that the vision is being followed. In other words, elected officials are the stewards of their community’s dreams and aspirations.

Those words deserve to be bold because it all flows from those two words.

Frankly, we don’t know how you lead without a vision.

Everything else—budgets, development, bidding, contracts— suffers if you don’t have a vision and you don’t have a positive culture.

Goals and visions drive everything—where you spend money, what projects you approve, where you allocate time and resources. Having a compelling vision is the best economic development tool imaginable. If you’re serious about making it happen the private investment you need to transform your community will come. Yes it will. You just have to believe and relentlessly focus and implement a compelling vision. (Execution is a key; visions left to gather dust on a shelf are to be avoided at all costs).

They are:

A community’s vision should drive its budget. After all, how do you know where to make investments if you don’t have a vision for your city? How do you shape development if you don’t know where you want to take your city? We happen to believe that the best visions

Compounding the issue is the fact that recreational boating has been curtailed as vessels become stranded due to low lake levels and a lack of dredging. Those pushing for the lower lake levels argue it will reduce the need for the Army Corps of Engineers to discharge excess lake water through the C-44 Canal during the summer thereby forestalling the toxic blue-green algae blooms from polluting the St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean.

Over 564,000 acre-feet of water storage was lost when the LORS schedule was updated due to the faulty Herbert Hoover dike. The Corps expects the dike rehabilitation to be completed between 2020 and 2025.

Pettit previously served in the Office of Counsel for the South Florida Water Management District. One of his jobs will be to develop farming practices least harmful to the environment and work with farmers

Until the repairs are complete, the debate over lake height and the amount of water the Corps must discharge to the estuaries (impacting farms, businesses, and residents around the lake) will likely continue.

As for culture, in this case we don’t mean arts and music (which are also important) we’re referring to the atmosphere in your city.

We need to participate.

Culture is the air that we breathe—is it positive, enthusiastic, hopeful, crackling with energy and enthusiasm? Or is it negative, nasty, toxic, untrusting and treacherous? Is the mood in your city exciting or is it negative or milquetoast? Because while milquetoast may be better than nasty it’s still not good and it’s not going to move the needle in your community. So when we look at our local leaders, or our state and national leaders for that matter, we ought not settle. We should not compromise. It’s too damn important.

We need to vote, state our opinions, talk to our neighbors and help to shape the vision. We also need to hold elected leaders accountable. We need to insist that they work toward creating and standing for a good culture and a kind community. Nothing else works.

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Enlightened leaders change places. They create opportunities, they change neighborhoods for the better, fix problems, heal rifts, seize the day and meet challenges. We need them. But we play a role too. We need to set a high bar.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to enhance and strengthen the student experience at Sandoway and we are most grateful for the support of The Jim Moran Foundation and the confidence they have placed in our education programs,” Executive Director Danica Sanborn said.

The funds will be used to support Sandoway’s Education and Animal Care Pro-

The 70-year-old dike is in desperate need of repairs. Its current condition poses a “grave and imminent danger to the people and the environment of South Florida” due to the possibility it could breach if the lake level gets too high. As a result, the Corps has maintained a lake level between 12.5 - 15.5 feet.

The day after the joint commission meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried appointed Christopher Pettit as the new director of agricultural water policy for the state.

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The grant will also allow for the purchase of a new environmental education book to be sent home with every student par-

The real key to better management of the lake levels and the outflows from the lake is the 143-mile long Herbert Hoover dike.

The general consensus is to allow the USCE scientists the task of establishing the most appropriate lake water levels (unfettered by political influences) to balance the interests of community residents.

Sandoway receives grant Sandoway Discovery Center received a two-year grant totaling $90,000 from The Jim Moran Foundation.

to implement them to reduce the nutrient-laden water flowing into the lake from the north.

When the lake level gets too high, water is discharged through the Caloosahatchee River (C43) and St. Lucie Canal (C44) to keep the people living around the lake safe. However, if the lake level is too low or high, plant and aquatic life in the lake suffer.

ticipating in Sandoway’s Junior Naturalist Program from a Title I school.

gram, which allows students and visitors to learn environmental education through hands-on activities and live-animal encounters.

Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and Principal Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Officer and Principal Craig Agranoff, Content Director and Principal Fran Marincola, Adviser and Principal Marisa Herman, Associate Editor Kylee Treyz, Account Manager Ginger Novak, Account Manager Kelly McCabe, Account Manager

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