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Delray synagogue refurbishes, delivers Torah to Jewish Cartagena community By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Rabbi Jack Engel of Anshei Emuna Congregation in Delray Beach has always been enamored by Conversos, Jewish people who were persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition and openly practiced Catholicism for hundreds of years. He said he heard stories of people in those communities in Europe and South America who followed traditions like not mixing meat and dairy, burying the dead immediately and lighting two candles on Friday night, but not because they were Jewish. “It was just a family custom,” Rabbi Engel said is what many families chalked up the strange [CONT. PG 2] Javaro Sims gets sworn in as police chief by City Clerk Katerri Johnson as family stands behind him. Photo courtesy of Delray Beach Police Department.

Delray Beach Police Department makes history as Chief Javaro Sims takes office By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer It was a sea of tears and cheers inside the Atlantic Community High School Auditorium on April 5 as the Delray Beach Police Department bid farewell to Chief Jeff Goldman and welcomed its new chief, Javaro Sims. The transfer of power happened through a Change of Command Ceremony, which was the first of its kind in Delray Beach. The elaborate ceremony opened with a processional led by Palm Beach

County Firefighters Pipes and Drums and a presentation of Colors by DBPD Honor Guard. Officer Anna Reinhart offered a moving rendition of the national anthem which was followed by a prayer by Pastor Jovan Davis. “May Chief Sims be committed to making this city a better and safer place for all to live,” Davis said. After 30 years of service to the city of Delray Beach, Goldman will transition to his new role as director of security services for American Express.

It was a decision that didn’t come lightly for Goldman, who was hired by the Delray Beach Police Department on May 15, 1989. “I started out as a 20 year old kid, just wanting to make a difference,” Goldman said. “Looking back over the past 30 years, I have no regrets. I’m living proof that if you work hard, value people and have passion, you can achieve whatever you want.” During his police career, Goldman earned a masters degree and said crime [CONT. PG 2]

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Rabbi Jack Engel carries the Sefer Torah to its new home at the Sephardic Israelite Center in Cartagena. Submitted photo.

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Delray Beach Police Department makes history as Chief Javaro Sims takes office dropped by seven percent during his time as chief. He also cleverly introduced “the chelfie” and was frequently spotted on the streets of Delray Beach snapping selfies with citizens around the city. As part of the Change of Command Ceremony, he reached for his selfie stick one last time to take a “cheflie” with the crowd.

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Interim City Manger Neal de Jesus said Goldman set the bar in many ways through his leadership. “Jeff leads by example and I’m proud to have served alongside him and to have developed a friendship with him,” De Jesus said. De Jesus then presented Goldman with an honorary fire chief hat and an ax as he quipped, “I thought it was finally time to give you the ax.” AVDA President and CEO Pam O’Brien and Board Chair Beverly Cordner presented Goldman with a plaque for his decade of service to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse.

Chief Goldman takes his final “chelfie” with the crowd. Photo courtesy of Delray Beach Police Department.

sworn in as the Delray Beach Police Department’s 16th Chief of Police.

Goldman then had an emotional radio sign off as Delray Beach Police Chief for the very last time.

His daughter, who is in the U.S. Navy, pinned his badge on him. Sims was also proudly celebrating 27 years of marriage to his wife and the recent milestone of his Air Force veteran father’s 90th birthday.

Sims, who was assistant chief, was then

“The Delray Beach Police Department

Chief Jeff Goldman and DBPD Detective Paul Pitti during the change of command ceremony. Photo courtesy of Delray Beach Police Department.

will continue to move forward,” Sims said. “The Delray Beach Police Department is only as strong as the community we serve. Together we stand: one Delray, one community, one police department.” With a masters degree in criminal justice from Lynn University and nearly 27 years of police experience, Sims is already making history as the first African American

chief of Police for Delray Beach. “I was originally hired by the Delray Beach Police Department on Sept. 28, 1992,” Sims said. “Back then, Delray was a ghost town. Now it’s a three time All-American City. Law enforcement has allowed me to work hand-in-hand with people in the community and that’s something I value deeply.”

Delray synagogue refurbishes, delivers Torah to Jewish Cartagena community traditions to be. “They couldn’t relate to anything Jewish.”

to convert.

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She went back to Colombia when her program ended and the couple had a long distance relationship for more than two years. During that period, she worked to convert to Judaism, a religion she knew nothing about, but would grow to love.

And over the past several decades, many of those families began to return to their Jewish roots. Through his travels, Rabbi Engel said he visited several communities like this in Bogota and Medellin. He said there was a thought to help one of these Jewish communities abroad by sending them a Torah.

She said it was challenging in a predominately Catholic country to even find a rabbi to help with the process. Eventually, she converted and the couple married.

That thought came to fruition thanks to members of his congregation, Boca residents Himena and Elie Levy. Congregation member Himena Levy is from Colombia and she remembered a friend mentioning a Jewish community in Cartagena that was very observant with the little resources they had. The conversation took place about eight years ago, but she remembered it when she wanted to spend her 50th birthday in Cartagena. She mentioned the idea of the trip to Rabbi Engel and suggested finding out about the community.

She said she knows how hard it is for this community to practice Judaism. Members of Anshei Emuna join members of the Cartagena community. Submitted photo.

But Levy said her husband Elie suggested they cover the expense for the restoration. In March, the Levy family traveled to the Sephardic Israelite Center in Cartagena with Rabbi Engel and his wife, Miriam, to deliver the Torah.

So, the congregation got to work reaching out to rabbis in Colombia to see if the community was in need of a Torah. It took time to get a response, but the answer was yes, the community existed and was in need.

They were greeted by the congregation with jubilation. The people hugged the Torah and danced around with it.

The congregation had a Torah to donate, but it needed to be refurbished. The idea was to fundraise throughout the congregation.

Levy came to America on a fellowship as a physician and fell in love with her now husband. She grew up Catholic, but had a feeling if the relationship lasted she would need

“It was absolutely beautiful,” Levy said. “They are a very warm and generous community. It was emotional.”

“They live their life around the traditions and the country is mainly Catholic,” she said. “It’s very hard for them.” Rabbi Engel said delivering the Torah was an experience of a lifetime. “You saw the joy of the people,” he said. “They were dancing in the streets. It was spiritually uplifting to them and more so to us.” He said the visit and donation of the Torah was an example of just doing a good deed. “Its one of those things you do and there is no benefit other than you feeling you are doing something good,” he said. “Sometimes doing good is the biggest pleasure that you can have.”

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Fifth Avenue Grill general manager Val Chobanu 1 Tell us a little bit about

yourself and your background.

I am originally from Estonia. I have been in Florida for seven years. I have served as a restaurant general manager in Delray Beach, Miami and Palm Beach. I started with Fifth Avenue Grill at the beginning of this year. I was hooked after my first interview, and fell in love with the company after orientation when I learned about the strong company culture, vision and philosophies. The greatest lesson I have learned in my professional career has been to treat others as you would want to be treated and to confide in your team. I also believe that the greatest successes have come from learning and growing with my team.

2 Fifth Avenue Grill is turning 30! What do you think is the key to the restaurant’s longevity?

The most important thing in a restaurant is the customer, we call them guests.We are lucky to have a strong and solid group of followers. Our loyal regulars come here every week. They all know each other for many years. Our key to keep them for 30 years already is consistency, it means always keep specials, plus regular items on the menu and Happy Hour. Consistency also applies to excellent training staff and protocol. Cleanliness – a big part, everybody likes to see clean front of the house and kitchen. We pay special attention to it and spend many hours for daily cleaning. Another key is a fair Price and Quality – we don’t skimp on quality to cut our costs. We rely

on our above-and-beyond service and food quality to draw in new customers and keep loyal patrons coming back.

3 We heard you recently hired a new chef. Tell us about your new chef and any new menu items. For some, running a restaurant is a business. For us, it is our calling. Our passion for food and fine dining comes first, business second. We are a chef-driven restaurant. For you, that means fine dining at its best. Our new Executive Chef Jose Gracia joined our team at the beginning of the year also. His experience is very extensive from very well-known restaurant brands to the celebrities and president of America.

4 What are the must-have items that you would recommend to a first-time patron? If you never been in our restaurant and

Downtowner returns to downtown Delray Beach Staff report

Re-download your Downtowner app because the downtown transportation company is back in Delray Beach. During a recent special meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency awarded the Delray Beach headquartered company with two contracts. The Downtowner will replace the trolley service and run its own fixed route service and will be bring back its on demand point to point service. “It feels good to be coming home again,” Downtowner CEO Stephen Murray said. “It’s gonna be really great.” The company’s familiarity with Delray Beach is what led agency board members to select the Downtowner over other competitors vying for the contracts. “I like the experience of the Downtowner,” Commissioner Bill Bathurst said. The Downtowner edged out First Transit, which currently operates the trolleys, for the fixed route contract and Freebee, a similar open air golf cart free ride company for the point to point contract. For the fixed route service, the Downtowner will provide three small bus-type vehicles that will run off of propane. They will

hold 14 seats each with 2 handicap accessible seats. The vehicles will be equipped with bicycle racks.

For the point-topoint service, the Downtowner will provide eight GEM electric golf carts for the one year pilot program. The program will begin May 1 and expire April 30, 2020. The agency board can extend the program two times, one year periods for each extension. At any given time, four of the golf carts will be on the road. The one-year contract will cost the CRA nearly $592,000. Some of that money could possibly be reduced

5 We heard there are some new changes in the pipeline for the restaurant. What can you dish? This year is full of new changes. The biggest event ever is coming on May 16. We are going to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This will be our biggest event of the year. Everyone is welcome, you will get a complimentary drink and appetizers, we offer Special menu, live music, presents and more. We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary and an unforgettable culinary experience. advertising revenue. The company decided to end its service in the city after six years last October to pursue other business goals and opportunities. When Delray decided to put out a request for services, the Downtowner responded.

Riders will be able to download an app to see in real-time where the vehicle is located along the route. The first year of the two year contract is expected to cost the CRA about $437,000. The second year, the cost would go down to $418,000. The board can renew the contract for up to an additional three, oneyear terms.

bar try our new cocktail list. It’s delicious and memorable such as Key Lime Martini or Godiva Chocolate Martini. Aged Prime Ribeye and Baby Back Ribs are some of the best sellers. Seafood lovers will certainly fall for Lobster & Shrimp in garlic cream sauce over Linguine. If you love dessert then must try our Tiramisu or Bread pudding.

by advertising revenue on the carts. The Downtowner began offering a free, point-to-point service in downtown Delray several years ago. It was solely supported on

The company used its experience to win over the board members to select them. They pitched moving the vehicles off of Atlantic Avenue and onto the side streets to help ease congestion and traffic. The trolleys clogging the Avenue was a complaint many [CONT. PG 6]

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Delray woman opens dialogue on mental health, well-being throughout community Staff report Lifelong Delray Beach resident Angela Williams is starting the dialogue on tough discussions in the community. Williams has dealt with her parents’ divorce and her brother’s suicide, topics she said aren’t always openly discussed, especially in the church. That is why she is starting an initiative “Move From Church to Church” where she will visit a different church once a quarter to host an open dialogue on “Mind, Body, Spiritual, and Financial Health Workshops.” “I have this passion to empower people about wellness,” she said. “I love giving back to the community.” As the daughter of a pastor, the topics of divorce, suicide and mental health she said were not always openly discussed in the church. “Churches are pillars and the support system of our community,” she said. “I want to create a place for trusted conversations. All of us go through similar things at different times.” Williams is a teacher and has previously worked as a social worker, so she said she is used to talking with folks about various subjects.

Her vision of bringing mental health conversations into the community and historically black churches in The Set won the support of Healthier Delray Beach, a Palm Health Foundation initiative. The nonprofit awarded Williams and her nonprofit Say What! Enterprises, a grant to launch the workshop series. Palm Health Foundation Vice President, Grants & Community Investments Abigail Goodwin said Williams was awarded a mini-grant from the Build Our Blocks initiative. The grant opportunity invited residents to pitch their ideas to their neighbors who then voted on the idea they wanted to see happen in their community. Williams’ idea was well received and she received the grant, Goodwin said. “She was selected by her peers and neighbors to have this project funded,” Goodwin said, adding there has been a growing interest in faith-based organizations to get involved in mental health awareness initiatives. Goodwin said Williams has been involved with Healthier Delray and the Let’s Move campaign put on by the foundation for several years. “She has been an energizing force in the Delray Beach community to get people active and moving and really engaged in

Angela Williams with her husband Ernest accepting her grant for the Move From Church to Church program. Submitted photo.

Angela Williams is a lifelong Delray resident who is hosting community conversations on different topics. Submitted photo.

physical fitness and coming together as a community to do that,” Goodwin said. “She is one of those examples of a natural community leader.” Goodwin said the Foundation is excited for Williams to bring her energy to the churches. Williams own childhood church, St. John Primitive Baptist Church, will be one of the churches in the program. A kick-off event will take place at 9:30 a.m. on May 4 at Libbey Wesley Plaza. She said the event will focus on mental health awareness. There will be a licensed therapist, yoga, games and a financial adviser on site.

Angela Williams leading a Zumba class in Delray Beach. Submitted photo.

The church workshops will not be Williams first time holding events in the community. She teaches a Zumba class regularly in the city and is involved with Healthier Delray. She just helped Atlantic High with the Let’s Move Challenge. The school took home first place in the video challenge. She is a breast cancer survivor and often holds a group for women that discusses various topics that impact women specifically. She has been married to her husband Ernest for 34 years, raised her family in Delray and is a grandmother. “This is home,” she said of Delray.

Savor the Avenue diners raise money for Healthier Delray Staff report One thousand diners sat together at a 1,300-foot-long table spanning from Swinton Avenue to U.S.1 during the 11th annual Savor the Avenue culinary event in late March. For the seventh year, participating Savor the Avenue restaurants competed in the “Best in Show” table décor contest. The winners were: 1st place – Salt 7, 2nd place – 50 Ocean, and 3rd place – City Oyster.

For the People’s Choice Award, guests voted for their favorite Savor the Avenue table scape by uploading a picture of the best table to Facebook or Instagram, using #SavorPeoplesChoice and checking in to or tagging the restaurant name. The 2019 People’s Choice Award winner for the restaurant with the best table décor was Death or Glory. The 14 participating restaurants that prepared 4,000 food courses, included: 50 Ocean, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, Che!!!, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Death or Glory, Lemongrass, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar and Gary

Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, L’Acqua, Rocco’s Tacos, Salt 7, The Office, and Vic & Angelo’s.

Some of the proceeds from Savor the Avenue were donated to Healthier Delray. Photo courtesy of DDA.

Diners at the Best in Show No. 1 winner Salt7 table during Savor the Avenue Delray. Photo courtesy of DDA.

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things you need to know this May in Delray Beach

1 Local playwrights can submit an original, non-published or produced, one-act play with a run-time for 20-40 minutes to the Delray Beach Playhouse as part of its Playhouse Playwrights’ Project. The outreach program is looking for new, local talent to promote. Submissions are due May 31. About 3-4 submissions will be selected and a director will be assigned to cast and rehearse the play with volunteer actors. A showcase will take place in September. Submit via email to delraybeachplayhouse@ gmail.com or mail a copy to Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach FL 33444. There is a $25 application fee. 2 “Get Your Green On” this month for Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month. Healthier Delray and Birth to 22: United For Brighter Futures are hosting the 4th annual Get Your Green on campaign. Everyone in Palm Beach County is encouraged to wear green on May 23 and post pictures on social media using #GetYourGreenOn and #GYGO2019 to show their support for mental health awareness. 3 Join the Delray

Beach Historical Society for “Twilight in the Garden” at 6 p.m. on May 11 at the society’s campus. The event is a fundraiser to build an educational Heritage Garden on the campus. There will be entertainment, exhibits, a silent auction and nature-inspired bites and craft cocktails from local restaurants including Farmer’s Table, Café Luna Rosa, City Oyster, Elizabetta’s, 3rd & 3rd, The Hideaway, Death or Glory, Tapas 35 and other guest chefs. Tickets are $125 per person and the event is limited to 300 tickets.

4 The Interfaith Cafe will meet from 7-9 p.m. on May 16 at the South County Civic Center to discuss “Does Gun Ownership Keep Us Safe?” with author of “Confronting Gun Violence in America” Thomas Gabor. Gabor’s book examines the link between gun ownership and homicide, suicide, and unintentional death. Based on a comprehensive review of research and original analyses, Gabor presents a series of measures to combat America’s gun violence problem. 5 Looking for a summer staycation? Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas is offering a new “STAY LON-

GER, SAVE MORE Super Summer Deal.” Starting May 27-Oct. 3, there are different discounts depending on the length of your stay. Discounts begin on stays two nights or longer. For more information, call 561-278-1700 or visit www. cranesbeachhouse.com. Photo courtesy of Emiliano Brooks.

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6 Meet author and poet Darius Daughtry at the Spady Museum on May 3. Daughtry will be signing books from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music, poetry, books, food and conversation. 7 The Delray Beach Initiative is hosting Trivia Night from 7-10 p.m. on May 11 at the Delray Elks Lodge. The event benefits the Delray Beach Public Library’s summer programs for children. The trivia contests will be led by a professional trivia host. There will be a silent auction, cash bar and a full dinner buffet. Tickets, including the cost of dinner, are $25. 8 Commissioner Shirley Johnson was appointed as vice mayor and Commissioner Bill Bathurst was appointed as deputy vice mayor during the city’s annual organizational meeting. 9 Director of Golf at Gleneagles Country Club Joe DeMino was awarded the 2018 PGA Professional of the Year for the Southeast Chapter of the PGA. This chapter consists of 840 PGA Professionals covering a geographic area from Vero Beach to Deerfield Beach. Professional of the Year is the highest honor a PGA Golf Professional can receive, and recognizes overall performance, level of service to the Association, leadership, image and the ability to inspire fellow professionals and promote the game of golf. 10 The Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Delray Beach Orchid Giveaway is back in time for Mother’s Day. Spend $200 on qualifying downtown purchases and receive one Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant between May 1-11. Collect your receipts and pick-up your complimentary orchid May 8 – 11. Orchid Stations will be open May 8-10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and May 11th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., and located in front of these downtown merchants: Hands, 325 E. Atlantic Ave.; Coco & Co, 209 E. Atlantic Ave.; and Sara Campbell, 1051 E. Atlantic Ave. Enter to Win a Mother’s Day Prize Package valued at $500 from May 1 - May 18 at www. DowntownDelrayOrchidGiveaway.

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Delray redevelopment agency inks agreement with BH3 for West Atlantic Avenue project Staff report

Delray Beach’s West Atlantic Avenue is one step closer to receiving a redevelopment project. Last month, Delray Community Redevelopment Agency board members agreed to a purchase and sale agreement with BH3 Management to bring its project to the 600-800 blocks of the downtown on West Atlantic Avenue. “We are married,” Mayor Shelly Petrolia said after the board voted on the agreement. Commissioner Shirley Johnson challenged the board attorney and developer’s attorney to negotiate a contract in 60 days. The negotiations still carried over to

the dais on decision day. Ultimately, the board agreed to the terms the developer proffered. The project will bring a community desired grocery store, open space and parks, office space, housing including workforce housing and parking. The agreed upon purchase price: $10.

Attorney for the developer Neil Schiller said the project will bring more than $15 million in value. He said the parking is estimated to be worth $10 million and the workforce housing $5 million. “Even though we aren’t giving you a check at closing, we are providing extraordinary value in this project,” he said. Because the developer is not paying for the land, the board wanted to create safe-

guards in the contract to protect the land and ensure the project will be built. The board wants to protect the developers from flipping the land over to another owner. “I am all for the project,” board member Pam Brinson said. “But if anything happens, we are going to take the fall for it.” To help protect the CRA and the land, the contract states that the agency will have the right to repurchase if the installation of a concrete foundation where the grocery store will be built is not completed within 180 of the construction commencement date. It also states the developer will be on the hook for paying $4 million if it doesn’t retain a certain percent of ownership in the project.

A rendering of the proposed redevelopment project for West Atlantic Avenue. Photo courtesy of BH3.

Chairwoman Shelly Petrolia wanted the number to be higher, but the board agreed $4 million, which is the price other developers submitted as purchase prices before BH3 was selected was high enough. The project still has to receive city approvals including site plan approval before construction can begin. Board member Adam Frankel said he wants to make sure the city provides the staff necessary to get the project rolling. “I want to see this project built now,” he said.

Delray cracking down on rowdy restaurants, bars violating capacity rules By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

Fire inspectors have been sent to check in on restaurants to check for compliance.

On any given weekend night the dinner hour turns into the late night hour and downtown Delray restaurants begin serving less food and more drinks.

And the restaurants are not always happy when the fire inspector shows up.

The bar scene is in full force as patrons pack in and the music goes up and the lights turn down. For years, many Atlantic Avenue restaurants have been converting over from dining establishments into club-like settings. The tables and chairs are pushed to the side and a make-shift dance floor appears. The partying goes on until closing time at 2 a.m. But city officials say that clubby atmosphere is violating several of the city’s rules. First off, there is no permit for restaurants to apply for that allows them to convert or turn into a club. The city only approves restaurants or stand-alone-bars, not a combination. And because the establishments are moving tables and chairs out of the way, city officials say they cram more people inside, which often violates the building’s allowed capacity.

In an email from de Jesus to commissioners, he states he is on scene at the OG Bar. It is 1:13 a.m. on a Sunday morning. He indicates the bar is over capacity by a couple of hundred people and states the owner was “intoxicated” and became “confrontational and threatening.”

Jesus told commissioners. “We can’t turn a blind eye to the overcrowding. They aren’t licensed to operate the way they are operating. Our main concern is the safety and welfare of patrons.” The topic of creating a policy that would allow the conversion from restaurant to bar or club failed to gain traction from commissioners despite requests from several restaurateurs.

The fire department had to call in the police department to help evacuate the bar. A quick count revealed 267 patrons leaving the building, not including employees, the email said. The occupancy load: 59. The taxpayers have been footing the bill for the fire inspectors’ time. The city’s legal team is currently looking to see if repeat offenders can be billed for the overtime expense. “The taxpayers are paying for bouncers,” Mayor Shelly Petrolia said. “It’s unfair for our staff and employees from the fire department to go out there and be bouncers for these restaurants. This is out of control.”

The amount of people inside is creating safety hazards for guests, city officials said.

“We are slowly turning into a Clematis or Las Olas and we don’t want to have that on Atlantic Avenue,” Commissioner Adam Frankel said.

Interim city manager Neal de Jesus said the SantaCon pub crawl sparked concerns. Since then, he said the fire department has been sending letters and visiting restaurants reminding them of the rules.

Commissioners challenged the restaurant owners to comply with the rules and sided with de Jesus to enforce those rules.

The inspections will continue and repeat offenders could lose their city operating licenses, de Jesus told commissioners.

Enforcement of the occupancy rules began last month.

“The tipping point is here,” Commissioner Bill Bathurst said. “It has just hit us hard.”

“It started with SantaCon and it morphed from here,” de

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commissioners expressed.

“The Downtowner guys get it,” Commissioner Adam Frankel said. “They know our city.” The Downtowner also said the fixed route

service and point-to-point service will be able to communicate with another. That means if a person requests a point-to-point ride, the app will direct them to the fixed route stop.

What several board members liked about the Downtowner is that smart technology in their app.

The app also tells riders when the driver will show up and tells the driver the order

to pick up clients so they can focus on driving rather than navigating routes. “We are excited to bring our technology to the table and our transportation expertise,” Murray said.

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Comic-inspired art on display at Boca Museum of Art’s ‘Beyond the Cape!’ exhibit By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer While superheroes hold an iconic place in American pop culture, Boca Raton Museum of Art’s new headline exhibition, “Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art,” highlights how some of the most sought-after contemporary artists have been influenced by graphic novels and comic books. Far from solving crime and fighting bad guys, “Beyond the Cape!” takes on adult subject matters and topical social issues. “We have dwelled deeply into the world of comics, away from the flying super men and women,” said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Assembled here is the work of contemporary artists who use comics and graphic novels as their stylistic stimulus. The subjects of the artists deal with current issues of the world. The result can be profound, humorous, surreal, fantastical and always hugely imaginative,” he said. Featuring more than 80 works by 40 artists, including Kumasi J. Barnett, (The Amazing Black-Man), Indian-American artist, Chitra Ganesh, Mark Thomas Gibson, Elizabeth Murray, and Michael Zansky (among others) and Japanese manga artists Takashi Murakami and Yositomo Nara, the show covers a lot of ground. Kathleen Goncharov, the curator for the exhibit, along with Calvin Reid, senior news editor at Publishers Weekly and a comic book expert, have chosen video, photographs, sculpture, prints and drawings in addition to rare comics and contemporary and historic animation. Artist Michael Zansky comes to the world of comics naturally. His father was Louis Zansky who drew the early “Classic Comics” in the 1940s. His 16-foot-high Saturn Series, created with carved, burnt and painted plywood, features mythological creatures

Michael Zansky’s Saturn Series, created with carved, burnt and painted plywood, features mythological creatures inspired by comics, historic models and contemporary aspects of art. Photo by Jan Engoren.

New York based artist Jody Culkin’s 2019 “A Prophetic Drama” - a 9 minute animation based on a play written by her ancestor Harriet Hosmer in 1875. Photo by Jan Engoren.

inspired by comics, historic models and contemporary aspects of art. “There is a long history here, in Europe and in Japan between comics and fine art,” said Zansky, who also works as a set designer. “Comics have a large influence in the culture and on contemporary artists. This exhibit showcases artists who are attracted to quirky, visuals and subversive content of adult comics.” Works by underground comic book artists such as R. Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Mimi Pond, and the Hairy Who artists Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, and Karl Wirsum, are also featured. The show looks beyond the 1960s Pop Art movement led by New York-centric artists such as Andy Warhol and Ray Lichtenstein, and features the “other” art movements from the 60s and 70s such as the Hairy Who and Bay Area Funk Art. A highlight of the show is Chicago artist Kerry James Marshall’s comic series Rhythm Mastr, which documents violence in Chicago starting in the 1990s. Known for his flat, colorful paintings of contemporary black America, Marshall’s work is currently selling at the top of the art market. Lippman calls his works “extraordinary.” Also of interest is Ganesh’s iconography of Hinduism, Buddhists and her native South Asia, combining tradition with the contemporary visual language of comics, illustration and science fiction. Her large 3-D hand with neon henna designs is prominently displayed along with her drawings which flip the script on a traditional Indian comic book and its caste-based characters, providing an alterna-

The Ikea Reading Room at the Boca Raton Museum of Art where visitors can come to relax, read comic books or watch historic and contemporary animation. Photo by Jan Engoren.

tive feminist narrative. In addition to feminism, many of the selected works address contemporary social issues including divisiveness, immigration, religion, racial prejudice, climate change, gender and LGBTQ rights, according to Lippman. The exhibit includes a reading room designed by Ikea, to inspire fans of graphic novels who may not be familiar with museums to come visit and experience the works of art in person. Many of the graphic novels and comic books in the reading room are from the private collection Reid. Playing on three TV screens are historical Krazy Kat cartoons from 1916, a Superman animation from 1941 and a series of shorts from the early 1920s. “It’s exciting to see younger audiences express strong interest in this exhibition,” says Goncharov. “Most of the artists in this show are living artists, ranging in age from their 30s all the way into their late 80s. Many are world renowned and others are emerging artists, and we are excited to bring this fresh new art experience to the community.” The Boca Raton Museum of Art is in Mizner Park at 501 Plaza Real. 561392-2500. BocaMuseum.org. Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art runs through Oct. 6. Also on exhibit are: John Ransom Phillips: Lives of Artists –through Aug. 11

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Don’t miss events 1 KidSafe will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its “Shine the Light” gala on May 10. The nonprofit, which was established to prevent child sexual abuse, will honor renowned motivational speaker and former NBA player Keyon L. Dooling as the National Child Advocate of the Year and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch as its Florida Advocate of the Year. The event takes place at the Polo Club. Tickets are $250 per person and proceeds benefit KidSafe programs. The evening will include VIP Meet & Greet with Congressman Ted Deutch and book signing with Keyon Dooling. Each guest will receive a copy of “What’s Driving You?” Guests will enjoy an open bar, dinner, dancing, silent auction and live auction. Gala tickets available at www.kidsafefoundation.org. 2 Catch KANSAS perform in The Pa-

vilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on May 18 at 8 p.m. as part of their “Point of Know Return” tour. The band is currently comprised of keyboardist Tom Brislin, original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/ vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Tickets priced at $45/$60/$75 per person and are on sale now. Photo courtesy of EMily Butler Photography.

3 The 2nd Annual Florida Be Like Brit 5k Walk will return to John Prince Park on May 18. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration costs $19 and includes lunch, T-shirt, raffle entry, music and kids’ zone. Be Like Brit’s mission is to continue the compassion of Britney Gengel by serving the children of Haiti. Gengel died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake and her parents built an orphanage in her honor as well as start a home building project in Haiti. The walk supports those efforts. Visit www.BeLikeBrit.org/FloridaWalk for more information.

5, flow with yoga instructor Lisa Rome Steiner. The sessions is a $25 minimum donation to the Faulk Center for Counseling. Pre-registration required. Call Ali Rubin at 561-483-5300 or register at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/YOGAEVENT.

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4 Celebrate mom with brunch at The Addison on May 12. Reservations are available beginning at 10 a.m. Brunch is $89.95 per person plus tax and tip and includes unlimited mimosas, bellinis, music and kids’ activities. Children 12 and under are half price and children under 2 are free. Call 561-372-0568 to reserve a seat.

es will host its eighth annual Better Ball Invitational Golf Tournament on May 3. The golf event will begin with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. at the Jack Nicklaus designed Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach. The event will conclude with the shootout, cocktails and an award presentation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The format is one stroke play – 90 percent handicap – better ball of the twosome. Registration is $500 per player or $1,000 per two-player team and includes cocktails and delicious hors d’ oeuvres, a $50 gift card for The Banyan Cay Pro Shop, use of driving range, 18 holes of golf with carts and a forecaddie. For more information, contact Layren Calvo at LCalvo@aafpbc.org; 561-2531361, ext. 1120.

5 Boca’s Barkan Method of Hot Yoga is holding a fundraiser for Faulk Center for Counseling. From 2-3:45 p.m. on May

7 SunFest returns to West Palm Beach May 2-5. The four-day music festival features more than 50 bands on three stages. In addition to performances by OneRepub-

New exhibit ‘Seven Solos’ at Cornell Art Museum Staff report

Guests are invited to play in the art, interact and take photos.

Immerse yourself in the newest Cornell Art Museum exhibit “Seven Solos.”

“No one is going to be similar at all,” Johanson said. “Each one is super different from the next one.”

Featuring seven artists located in seven different galleries, the interactive display transports you out of reality and into the artist’s world, according to the museum’s curator Melanie Johanson.

Jacob Fisher’s installation for “Everyone is going to want to Seven Solos, which is on display at the Cornell Art Museum. go in these rooms, take pic- Photo courtesy of Cornell Art tures and share,” she said. “The Museum.

whole show is going to be Instagram friendly.”

There is no common thread or theme to connect the seven artists. Instead, each gallery will be a different, immersive experience.

The artists are all creating site-specific work that only be seen at the Cornell Art Museum. Artists featured: 1. Miya Ando (New York) - a meditative gallery complete with imagery of the ocean on suspended fabric from the ceiling. In addition to these panels, Miya is creating two moons with 23K gold to express her love of the moon with the ocean. She describes the work as expressing “a connection between the moon and the tides.” 2. Giannina Dwin (Miami) and Freddy Jouwaged (Miami) collaboration with two artists, one who sculpts with salt and the other who creates projected film mapped to the space. They are focusing on water and ocean concepts as well. 3. Jacob Fisher (New York) - an immersive room of light and string that guests are encouraged to walk through and look

lic, G-Eazy, Diplo and Keith Urban, there are floating bars and fireworks to close the show. Tickets are available for one, two or all four days.

8 Boynton Beach will hold a Food, Wine & Brew fest from 6-9 p.m. on May 16 at Benvenuto Restaurant. The event is presented by The Boca and Boynton Beach Chambers and will feature food, wine, spirits and music. Tickets $35 per person.

“Always… Patsy Cline” is at The Wick Theatre through May 19. Based on the true story of legendary country artist Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife, Louise Seger, the show stars Terri Dixon and Lourelene Snedeker and is directed by Dom Ruggiero, with musical direction by Caryl Fantel. The show will have 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and 7:30 p.m. shows Thursdays-Saturdays. Tickets $75-85 per person.

10 The EJS Project is hosting its 2nd Annual Community Block Party on May 18. From 1-6 p.m. head to 700 W. Atlantic Avenue for music, bounce houses, dunk tank, games and food trucks. For more information, call 561-600-1056.

at from all angles. 4. Frank Hyder (Miami) - installing multiple inflatable glowing sculptures that are larger than life and depict the two faces of Janus, a Roman god who symbolizes beginning and end in one. 5. Shinduk Kang (South Korea) - a fabric covering around the gallery and adding a “heartbeat” inside of the parachute-like fabric that will glow and beat from within. 6. Alex Trimino (Miami) - installing in the Atrium space and hanging a large neon and fabric piece from the second story ceiling that will hang through the opening to the first floor. 7. Brookhart Jonquil (Miami) - a neon and mirrored room that features infinity mirrors and bright white neon. The exhibit runs until Oct. 12. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Sundays, and holidays. Admission is $8 (general); $5 (seniors 65+ and students with ID); free admission for children under 12, Old School Square members and veterans.

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May Calendar Arts Garage OH YES WE’RE A MESS Art Exhibit Opening Reception

May 11

May 3

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6-8 p.m. Free event Enjoy wine, cheese, and art at the opening of our OH YES WE’RE A MESS EXHIBITION featuring local emerging artists from Atlantic Community High School. The event is free! Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre- A Night of Acoustic Delights May 3 8-10 p.m. and

7-9 p.m. General Admission $40 | Reserved $60 | Premium $75 The Martin Barre Band playing on this very special night will consist of Martin Barre, Alan Thompson, Ali Hart, Becca Langsford and Dan Crisp. Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years. Marlow Rosado May 4 8-10 p.m.

Since the launch of the Reggae band Jah Movement in May 2015, they established a well-known name and reputation throughout Florida. They have a passion for performing live for different audiences of different ages and have won the hearts of many fans. The band comes equipped with not only the BEST LIVE Reggae music but also their own touch of R&B, Soul and Funk music.

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Recording artist Nicolas Bearde’s dynamic show traces the life and music of the legendary, Grammy-winning vo-

Premium $50 Blues Beatles is a blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA, and Europe. Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs May 19 7-8:30 p.m. General Admission $20 | Reserved $25 | Premium $30 Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs is a New Orleans based band fronted by trumpeter/ lead vocalist Shamarr Allen. They bring a New Orleans party wherever they go. Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! The Motowners’ “Get Ready” Motown Tribute

Mac Arnold is back at it with Plate Full O’ Blues. Mac is one of the few remaining old school bluesmen who are still putting on a fine show. His musical journey began in the 1950’s when he and his brother Leroy fashioned a guitar from a steel gas can, wood, nails, and screen wire.

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Nicholas Bearde- A Salute to Lou Rawls

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May 24

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Two-time Grammy winner, artist, producer, and songwriter, Marlow Rosado, always delivers a high-energy, eclectic, and amped-up performance. This year he released a record called FEMINOMANIA, with all female vocalists.

May 25

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Kat Riggins

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Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues

May 5

Yvette Norwood-Tiger Presents her “Love Is” Tour

calist Lou Rawls. In his own inimitable style, Nicolas conjures up Lou’s spirit in song, from the early blues, jazz, and classic monologues, to the hugely popular R&B hits that helped make Lou Rawls world-famous. Jah Movement

General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 Kat’s own musical style is a blend of the blues with hip-hop, pop, rock, gospel, and even country music. “It’s all related anyway,” “If I can move someone to feel what I feel when I sing a song, then it’s all worth it.” With her own band, Blues Revival, she travels the world with the intent to “wake up the blues one song at a time!” The Blues Beatles May 18 8-10 p.m. General Admission $40 | Reserved $45 |

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The Motowners are an amazing Motown Tribute Band performing an array of Motown’s Greatest Hits. Their repertoire is extensive. They cover groups such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells and more. The artist’s collective talent includes fine vocals and precise moves featuring a variety of lead vocals.

General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Premium $40 Yvette Norwood-Tiger, vocalist, songwriter, vocal coach, recording artist and The Recording Academy (GRAMMY) voting member, is a Detroit, Michigan native who hails from a family of musicians. Her current project, CD titled LOVE IS, celebrates the many aspects of love with jazz standards and original compositions. Flavio Silva and Break Free May 26 7-8:30 p.m. General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 Flavio Silva is a musician who is part of a new generation of Brazilian composers and instrumentalists that has been breaking through the musical scene of different places. They have been through Brazil, The Netherlands and most recently, New York. Break Free is an exploration between cultures, and so incorporates the American art form with both African and Afro Brazilian sounds. Tito Puente Jr. – Keeping the Legacy Alive May 31 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Pu-

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ente, 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. Crowds who were lured to venues by his father now return to see his son and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage.

Old School Square

with the 8th annual DELRAY BEACH CRAFT BEER FEST! Your ticket gets you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 100 craft brews and ciders… wines too! VIP ticket holders get exclusive tasting of all beers and wines from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ticket includes a commemorative tasting mug, and featured tap releases; only 500 VIP tickets are available. General admission opens at 7:30 p.m. DJ music early on, followed by the headlining band; pub bites from local restaurants for purchase; photo booth, game area and LIVE art; cash bar with mixed drinks and water (no beer for sale). 2nd Annual LUNAFEST Film Festival May 29 Crest Theatre

Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest May 10 The Pavilion Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (VIP exclusive access); 7:30-10:30 p.m. (general) Advanced tickets: $40 (general); $55 (VIP); At gate tickets: $45 (general); $65 (VIP) Craft the perfect night out in Delray Beach

Wednesday, 7:30pm – 10:00pm (doors at 6:30pm; films at 7:30pm; raffle at 9:30pm) Tickets: $40 (reserved seating; includes one drink, gourmet popcorn and Luna Goody Bag); $5 raffle tickets (items valued at $350 each) Join us at the Crest Theatre for a #GirlsNightOut where we present the 2nd annual LUNAFEST to celebrate the strong women in our community! LUNAFEST® is a fundraising film festival dedicated

to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. All proceeds from LUNAFEST will go to Old School Square and Chicken & Egg Pictures, a nonprofit organization that supports women nonfiction filmmakers whose artful and innovative storytelling catalyzes social change.

Eat Better Live Better 5K May 5 7:30 a.m. Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park Help combat childhood obesity during the Eat Better Live Better

5K. The event features a 5K walk/run, kids dash, breakfast and medals for winners. Register at eatbetterlivebetter5k.com

National Women’s Book Association Open Mic Night May 9 6:30-8 p.m. Coffee District WNBA members read samples of their work at Open Mic Night at The Coffee District, 325 NE 2nd Ave. For more information email membership.wnbasofla@gmail.com or call 561.455.0514.

Palm Beach Foundation’s Thank a Nurse Nurses Night Out May 2 5-8 Delray

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ons Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446 Free, no registration necessary Nurses and nursing students are invited to celebrate National Nurses Week at a free “Nurses Night Out” event in collaboration with Hubbard Media. The event will include on-air radio personalities, games, giveaways, music, food and raffle prizes. In 2018, over 1,000 nurses attended. Heart of Gold Reception May 9 6-8 p.m. Quail Ridge Country Club, 3715 Golf Road. Boynton Beach, Florida 33436 Registration: $35 per person, register at www.PalmHealthFoundation.org The sixth annual Heart of Gold Reception: A Celebration Honoring Palm Beach County’s Nurses will honor the extraordinary work of local nurses and recognize Palm Beach County’s 2019 “Nurses of the Year.” The event is open to all and will feature hors d’oeuvres, open bar, music and a photo booth.

Love Delray May 18 8:15 a.m. -noon

Spady Museum to be recognized as ‘Best Local Cultural Institute’ Staff report Trinity Church, 400 N. Swinton Ave. Love Delray is a quarterly volunteer initiative that seeks to unite the community through collaboration and service. Meet at Trinity church for prayer, fellowship and breakfast. Then break off to a service location.

Delray’s Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will be honored as the “Best Local Cultural Institute” during the annual Synergy Summit for Cultural and Heritage Tourism this month. On May 10, the community leaders who manage The Spady Cultural Heritage

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Delray Community Center

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Heritage Tourism.

Enjoy music, literature, fashion, art, food, dance and civics during Haitian American Culture Day.

The group will be presented with the “Best Local Cultural Institution” award. The award presentation will be held

from 12:30-2:15 p.m. during the “Best of the Best Tourism Power Players Awards Luncheon” at the Signature Grand, 6900 SR 84, Davie. The 2nd Annual Synergy Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism will welcome local, regional and national tourism leaders; hospitality and travel professionals; and tourism-related small business owners to convene to share best practices in cultural and heritage tourism. The Summit will showcase cultural and heritage tourism businesses that are expanding the scope and economic impact in historical neighborhoods and multicultural communities. To learn more about the Summit, held May 9-11, visit https://www.culturalheritagesummit.com/

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Future filmmakers shine during 24th annual Palm Beach Student Showcase of Films Vanilla Ice, Michelle Hillery and Montel Williams at the Student Showcase of Films. Photo courtesy Host, Producer, Director, Frank Li- Mason Pace Band of Boca with Vanilla Chalk Art Painting of Burt Reynolds by artist of Tracey Benson. cari. Photo courtesy of Tracy Benson. Ice. Photo courtesy of Tracey Benson. David LaPore. Photo by Jan Engoren.

By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer It was standing room only at the Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University on April 5 as more than 800 people came out for the 24th annual Palm Beach Student Showcase of Films, Florida’s largest film competition and awards show. Over its quarter-decade, the competition has awarded $1.6 million in cash and scholarships to high school and college students enrolled in film, television, graphic design and digital media courses. The SSOF is funded by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners through the Department of Housing & Economic Sustainabil-

ity. Out of 600 submissions, 253 films were narrowed down to 32 finalists and 16 award winners.

his energetic song tribute to Reynolds while a montage of Reynolds’s films flashed on screen.

Celebrity presenters included “Divergent” actor Chris Hayes, TV host Montel Williams and rapper Vanilla Ice.

Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including commercial, environmental and mental health PSAs, animation, documentaries, music videos and college and high school feature shorts, among others.

For the 12 th year, the show was emceed by actor Frank Licari, known locally for his South Florida PBS’ lifestyle series, “On the Town in The Palm Beaches,” and dedicated to actor Burt Reynolds, who passed away last year and to former county commissioner Burt Aaronson, who founded the Palm Beach International Film Festival. Licari received a standing ovation for

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Amaya Cranston, 18, a senior at Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg was a top three finalist for her high school feature short titled, “Hero.” She was accompanied by her film teacher, Michael Pineda. “Amaya is infinitely creative,” Pineda said. “She has the right amount and mixture of creativity with ambition and practicality, meaning, she can actually pull off what she envisions.” Cranston, who hopes to one day be a film director has already been accepted into USC film school. She admires supernatural filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense) for his “twist endings,” and says she hopes to create films that, like Shyamalan’s, manipulate the audience’s expectations. Boca Raton’s own Mason Pace band, all students at St. Andrews School - Alex Abbasi, 18, Mason Pace, 17, Naya Kiassou, 15 and Eryn Friedman, 17, (who starred in the music video) were one of three finalists for their music video, “Timmy and Jimmy,” also the name of their cover song on their album “Whateverland.” (Band member Cameron Markell was not in attendance.) The band recently competed in the Future Stars Performing Arts Competition at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre and perform around the city. Mason Pace Band won “Rising Star” and “Audience Choice” awards from the Richmond International Film Festival in 2017. Pace, who has a Roger Daltry-esque

appeal, grew up with the music of Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, all influences from his father, is now inspired by the music of San Francisco-based rock band, Primus. Kiassou’s mother, Bessie Raptis, her aunt Vickie Raptis and friend Maria Toustsoglou were all in attendance rooting for the group. Monteverde Academy student Molly Smith took first place in the Commercial PSA for her short film, created with an all female cast, “Rules For Girls,” competing against Cranston’s “Hero.” “The future of film is female,” Smith said as she accepted her award. Palm Beach Gardens student Robert Torres received the $5,000 Burt Reynolds scholarship, and Joey Aliberto of the G-Star School of the Arts won the Sara Fuller scholarship. Jason Dobuler of Jupiter High School took first place in the Nellie and Fred Chasin Screenwriting Award category for his short screenplay, “An Odorless Ordeal.” He thanked his teacher for “pressuring me into submitting it, even though she ‘didn’t get it,’” he said. Julia Moran, a student at Palm Beach Gardens High School took first place for her environmental PSA, “End Plastic Pollution.” “The environment is my generation’s future,” she said. “I decided to take a moment and make it better.” G-Star School of the Arts student Vincent Amadeus took the first place honor for his mental health PSA, “Fallen.” “Mental health is a big problem,” he said. “Many people suffer and I felt like awareness should be raised.” In a montage of Reynold’s student protégés, one student recounted Burt Reynolds’s best advice to her: “The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up and achieve them.” For a complete list of filmmakers and awards, visit pbfilm.com/ssof. To watch the awards show live visit ThePalmBeaches.TV.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day all May long By: Heather McMechan Contributing Writer I wonder every May why we don’t celebrate Mother’s Day all month long instead of just one day. The only way to do this is let your family know that it’s all about you and some ideas and dreams you’ve wanted that you don’t have time to ask for since you’re too busy being a mom. Tell your family you would like a beautiful orchid along with a shopping spree, or a brunch cruise, or maybe even tea with some mom friends. Here are some fun and local events happening to celebrate moms all month long.

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South Palm Beach County Calling all Y Moms, you’re invited to a Mother’s Day Tea Party on May 11 in honor of you! Enjoy tea, coffee, and juice alongside a light continental breakfast. Afterwards, enjoy a photobooth and plastic tea cup painting project with your little ones. The Mother’s Day tea will be held from 9-10 a.m. $5 per person. All must register at the front desk. The Peter Blum Family YMCA is located at 6631 Palmetto Cir S. in Boca. Mother’s Day Luncheon Cruise Hosted by Delray Yacht Cruises Take a cruise this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 for the Delray Yacht Cruises Mother’s Day Luncheon Cruise. Boarding will begin on the yacht at 1:15 p.m. and cruise from 1:30-3:45 p.m. You will enjoy a luncheon buffet as you cruise through Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Boca Raton. Tickets are $75 for adults/$65 for children 12 & younger. Reservations required - call 561-243-0686.

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Boca internist chosen as Rotary Club Downtown’s ‘Doctor of Distinction’ By: Dale King Contributing Writer A Boca Raton physician whose specialty is internal medicine took home the “Doctor of Distinction” award during the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s 21st Annual “Honor Your Doctor” luncheon in late March. Dr. Jeffrey Stein was recognized as the 2019 titleholder for generating the most nomination votes from patients and from the community at large. He received a brass and wood clock with an engraved plaque from Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Jeremy Rodgers, who proclaimed the day of the luncheon, March 27, 2019, as Dr. Jeffrey Stein Day in the city. The man of medicine is a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean, and did his internship and residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center in Flushing, N.Y. This year’s event brought in more than $80,000 for medical, nursing and health-related scholarships for the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Fund. Her program helps pay the educational costs of medical and nursing school students attending four local secondary schools: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at FAU, Lynn University and Palm Beach State College. The luncheon program featured remarks from one medical and two nursing student scholarship recipients: Emmanuel “Manny” McNeely, MS, MHA, a graduating medical student at the FAU’s College of Medicine; De-Shaunah Dixon, who is attending the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at FAU and Matisse Swartz, a senior at Lynn Uni-

Dr. Jeffrey Stein addresses the audience after receiving the “Doctor of Distinction” Award at the “Honor your Doctor” luncheon in late March at the Boca West Country Club. Photo by Dale King.

versity. Keynote speaker was Eileen Tollefson, RN, CCN, one of the first scholarship recipients 21 years ago. The Rotary Club Boca Raton Downtown actually acknowledged “National Doctors Day” by celebrating the services provided by area physicians, nurses and medical professionals during the luncheon at Boca West Country Club. Rotary Club President Michael Walstrom noted that, “In Boca Raton, we are privileged to have access to some of the best medical care. The ‘Honor Your Doctor’ luncheon is an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ for being there when we are at our most vulnerable.” “We are so pleased that the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton has again raised the bar for this very special event,” said co-chair Alan Kaye. Co-chair Janice Williams underscored the importance of the annual luncheon begun by Babione when she was president of the GFWC Boca Raton Women’s Club, the program’s original sponsor. The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton has produced it for the last five years.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital President and CEO Jerry Fedele and his wife, Terry, at the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s “Honor Your Doctor” luncheon. Photo by Dale King.

“This event was the brainchild of Helen Babione 21 years ago,” said Williams. Not only does it raise money for deserving students’ scholarships, but also “recognizes the efforts of our growing medical community and encourages these students to remain in practice here in Boca Raton by engaging them from the very beginning in the community.” Honorary co-chairs this year were Dr. Ira and June Gelb. The honorary physician advisor was Dr. Eli Cohen, last year’s “Doctor of Distinction” award recipient. “We are so fortunate to have such a long roster of revered and respected healthcare professionals in our community who enhance and save lives every day of the year,” added Williams, who has been the chair, co-chair and advisor to the “Honor Your Doctor Luncheon” for 19 years.

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In all, 130 physicians and medical professionals received appreciation award during the festivities. “The ‘Honor Your Doctor’ luncheon has become an annual tradition for many of Boca Raton’s community leaders, member of the medical community and philanthropists,” said Kaye.

From left, Deputy Boca Raton Mayor Jeremy Rodgers, Janice Williams, Helen Babione, Dr. Jeffrey Stein and Alan Kaye at the Rotary Club From left, Marilyn Weinberg, Dr. Ira Gelb, June Gelb and Christine Downtown Boca Raton’s “Honor your Doctor” luncheon. Photo courtesy Lynn at the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s “Honor Your Doctor” luncheon. Photo courtesy of Gina Fontana. of Gina Fontana.

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Susan G. Komen Florida announces new treatment assistance for breast cancer patients Staff report Susan G. Komen Florida recently contributed $60,000 to help support local women dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. As part of the organization’s Bold Goal to reduce current breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026, Komen Florida donated $60,000 to Komen’s National Treatment Assistance Program, with funds earmarked to provide direct

financial assistance for Florida patients dealing with the crippling costs associated with breast cancer treatment. “Our mission remains to save lives by meeting the needs of those facing a breast cancer diagnosis,” shared Kate Watt, Komen Florida Executive Director. “We know there are many barriers that prevent breast cancer patients from accessing the life-saving treatment and care they require. No one should have to choose between putting food on the ta-

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West Boca Medical Center Appoints New Chief Operating Officer West Boca Medical Center recently promoted Micol Weissman to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Weissman will manage the daily operations and oversee the development and implementation of performance improvement metrics, and establishing clinical operational objectives for West Boca Medical Center. “We are very pleased to have Micol continue to grow at West Boca Medical Center to provide leadership for our operations,” said Mitch Feldman, West Boca Medical Center chief executive officer. “We feel confident that her passion for healing, and her knowledge of West Boca will be an invaluable asset to our hospital.” Weissman previously served as the Chief Strategy Officer of West Boca Medical Center for nearly 10 years. In her role, Weissman was responsible for the recruitment of physicians for various medical and surgical specialties. Weissman developed, implemented and executed on the annual hospital business plan. She also led efforts for several service lines and construction at the hospital including the Pelvic Floor Program, Senior Emergency Room and the construction of the West Boca Diagnostic Imaging and Breast Center. Weissman holds a Bachelors of Science from Florida State University, and earned her Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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Graded Motor Imagery: ‘Tricking’ your brain into pain relief, increased function By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers larger sections of the brain with denser connections. This “map” is constantly changing, literally all the time. This understanding is pivotal for the application of GMI and for the possibility of re-mapping and re-organizing the brain when there is dysfunction manifesting as pain and or weakness. GMI can be broke down into three unique stages of treatment techniques; right/left discrimination, explicit motor imagery, mirror therapy.

The human brain is highly plastic or changeable. It is constantly being re-organized with some areas assuming more dense neurological connections and other areas becoming less dense. Sixty percent of the brain is genetically predetermined while forty percent is constantly changing according to environmental influences (work, home, exercise, food, etc.) Graded motor imagery (GMI) is a form of rehabilitation that capitalizes on the core fundamental principles of neuroplasticity. The brain has a “map” of our entire body with certain areas of the body occupying

Right/left discrimination is the process of identifying one side of the anatomy as distinct from another. The focus is the sidedness however the body part may be rotated or bent making the identification of left or right more difficult. The research demonstrates that patients with pain lose the ability to accurately identify right or left images of the painful body part. If able, patients with pain are usually much slower at identifying the sidedness of an image of the body part that is in pain. Through the concepts of neuroplasticity, we can re-train and enlarge the brain “map” of the body part that is in pain thus enhancing the descending pain inhibitory systems.

In reference to explicit motor imagery, a study was done focusing on the accuracy of shooting basketball free throws which demonstrates the efficacy of this therapeutic regimen. The test subjects were broken down into 2 groups; one group actually practiced shooting the free throws over and over, the other group just explicitly visualized the act of shooting the free throw for the same number of sets and repetitions. The study concluded that there was no difference between the two groups in terms of the accuracy of the free throws, both groups made the same number in the goal. Explicit motor imagery is the process of thinking about moving without actually moving. Because 25 percent of the neurons in your brain are “mirror” neurons and actually get activated with visualizing activity or watching people in motion, imagining movements can actually be hard work if you are in pain. This example explains the power of motor imagery. Therefore, with visualizing movements you actually are working the same regions you would if you were performing the movement. Therapeutically, you can enhance the brain “map” for that body part by merely performing detailed motor imagery.

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Hair Club opens new headquarters in Boca Raton, corporate location in Delray By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Hair Club has called Boca Raton home for its corporate headquarters for 20 years. Back then, the company had one attorney and two employees in the payroll department. Since then, the company has grown significantly and now it has the digs to accommodate the international brand known for helping men, women and kids with hair loss. The Boca office will house 120 employees in various departments from IT to marketing to human resources to legal. The company recently moved into a 23,000-square-foot office space at Palmetto Place @ Boca, 1499 West Palmetto Park Road. Formerly known as the Interstate Plaza, located just off of Interstate-95, the office was recently rebranded and updated thanks to new owners Grover Corlew. Hair Club hosted a grand opening for its employees. Parent company Aderans, which is based in Japan, sent a delegation of officials. The ribbon cutting was streamed live across other company locations. “Welcome home Hair Club,” VP of Franchise Operations Rich Narcisi said. “20 years ago, Hair Club moved from New York to Florida. Boca has been our home ever since.” He said it was a historic move for the company to make on its 20th anniversary year in the city.

New Hair Club CEO and president Mike Hair Club officials with officials from parent Nassar welcomes employees to the new Boca company Aderans cut the ribbon on the comheadquarters. Staff photo. pany’s new Boca HQ office. Staff photo.

The new, open-space layout features meeting rooms with video conferencing capabilities, sound masking technology in the ceilings, massage chairs, a styling studio and outdoor views from every desk. There is an entire room capable of filming commercials on site and a call center that the company has kept in house. Large television screens display company metrics in real time. “This space delivers the aesthetics, efficiency and beauty our team members deserve,” he said. One of the biggest surprises came when the company announced that its president and COO Mike Nassar was being promoted to CEO. The announcement was a shock to Nassar as well. Nassar has worked for the company since 2005. “I couldn’t be more proud of who we are and where we are,” Nassar said. “What started as a local company 43 years ago grew to a regional company and is now an international company and will soon be a global brand. As remarkable as this moment is, it will soon be eclipsed by all the remarkable

moments to come.” Mayor Scott Singer congratulated the company on its move and for keeping its headquarters in Boca. “We are happy in Boca Raton that you have made us your home,” he said. “We look forward to you being here for decades more.” The company also expanded to Delray Beach. It opened a 5,000-square-foot corporate location at 1625 S. Congress Ave. in late April as a way to serve clients in South Palm Beach County. Nassar said the company has grown from a hair piece company helping old, bald men to serving men and women of all ages with various services and technologies in the hair industry.

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Business Navigator program launches Staff report The city of Delray Beach’s Office of Economic Development has launched a new program geared toward helping new businesses. The Business Navigator program is designed to help new and growing businesses understand who to contact and what to do when it comes to obtaining city licenses, permits, approvals, utilities, inspections and other required services from the city. “We have more than 18 departments, divisions and offices who on any given day are assisting our new and local businesses,” Economic Development Director Joan Goodrich said. “At times, it can be overwhelming to know what’s needed and the next step in the process. OED, along with our city colleagues, will provide more clarity, guidance and advice on how to achieve a quicker, successful outcome so they can get back to running their business.”

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HGreg.com takes over Delray Nissan, first new car dealership for company in United States Staff report A leader in pre-owned car sales, HGreg.com, has taken over what was previously known as Delray Nissan. It is the company’s first new car dealership in the United States. The business primarily specializes in high volume, low cost used car sales. Managing partner Charles Saghbini said when the opportunity to own the new car dealership in Delray arose, the company jumped at the chance to take over. “HGreg has been in South Florida for quite some years now,” he said. “Since inception, Greg’s vision was to grow in South Florida. The expansion here was imminent.”

in Canada, but the Delray location is the first new car dealership in the United States. “It was an amazing opportunity and one we were excited to jump on,” he said of the Delray location at 2200 South Federal Highway. The company has several pre-owned dealerships in South Florida and said they set company records in 2018. “We have surpassed every record in South Florida in 2018,” he said. “And we are off to an even bigger year in 2019.” HGreg took over officially on March 6 and Saghbini said the transition has been smooth. They kept all employees

HGreg has had a presence in the United States and Florida since 2010. There are used car locations in Miami, Broward and a luxury line in Pompano.

on board and even brought some back from when it was an AutoNation location. The dealership sits on a 3.75-acre site that includes a 17,000-square-foot-office, service and maintenance centers and a showroom. The company expects to invest $28 million into the new dealership including renovations, training, technology and initial promotions. HGreg employs about 65 full and part-time positions at the Delray location. And even though the dealership is for new cars, there will be a selection of used cars for sale, too.

Saghbini lives in Boca Raton and said Delray is the perfect place to start our new car dealership transition in the states in the place where he lives.

Saghbini said there will be about 450 used cars available for sale at any time. They will range in price, make and model starting as low at $5,000 and going up to six figure luxury brand like Bentley and Porsche.

“I love the area,” he said. “I live here, my kids go to school here and my wife shops here. We know the local folks who live here.” The company has a portfolio of 10 new car dealerships

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At what age should you take Social Security? her 401(k) may not be sufficient to provide for retirement needs. Consequently, for Americans who have few options for gaining paid employment, starting Social Security at age 62 is often necessary to make ends meet.

By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers When it comes to Social Security payouts, the “when” can be as important as the “how much.” Americans in retirement, or nearing it, have multiple options on when to start collecting Social Security benefits. The attractiveness of each option depends on a myriad of factors, including income need, health, and career/retirement status. Make no mistake; there’s an abundant amount of cash on the table with Social Security. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, approximately 62 million Americans will take $955 billion in Social Security benefits in 2017. But not all Americans will take Social Security at the same age, and for good reasons. Here are three common scenarios for when Americans start withdrawing money: Scenario 1 (age 62): Starting Social Security payouts at age 62 makes sense for someone who is no longer working and has limited retirement resources. That person, like many Americans, may not have a traditional pension, and his or

Scenario 2 (full retirement age): There is a strong financial argument for waiting until full retirement age (currently age 66) to take Social Security benefits. (Full retirement age rises gradually for those born from 1955 to 1959, and it is age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.) If you are eligible to receive $750 a month at age 62 (the year recipients are initially eligible to collect Social Security) but wait until your full retirement age of age 66, you would receive $1,000 a month. Under the same scenario, someone who begins collecting at age 62 would receive $3,000 less each year than the person who waits until age 66. (But the person who began collecting early would have received $36,000 in benefits by the time he or she reached full retirement age.) Scenario 3 (age 70): Delaying Social Security until age 70

makes sense for individuals who plan to keep working until age 70 or have resources they can utilize in their early retirement years. Recipients should know that for each year they delay retirement (up until age 70), their Social Security payments will increase. The benefit grows over the years before you start collecting Social Security, and if you wait you get a small additional bonus, since a portion of the larger Social Security payment is not taxed when you start receiving the benefit. Additionally, for married couples, the larger benefit can serve as an inflation-adjusted income stream for the rest of their lives. Make sure you consult with a financial professional before you make your final decision. Your financial situation is unique, and a trained money management professional can help you determine the best time to begin taking Social Security payments. 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 Insurance Company nor its Agents or affiliates provide tax or legal advice. Consult your legal or tax advisor to find out whether the concepts in this essay apply to your personal circumstances.

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Bodies and bots inspire Boca Chamber’s investor panel winners By: Dale King Contributing Writer

Bodies and bots inspired two Boca Raton student entrepreneurs to come up with ideas for businesses that earned them top honors during the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur Academy Investor Panel Competition last month. Twenty students who’d spent the previous 25 weeks learning the ins and outs of business development as part of the Boca Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy 2019 marked the completion of their term by participating in a competition. The contest offered would-be business men and women a chance to explain their commercial proposals to an investor panel, hoping to earn a financial stake to launch their enterprises. First place went to Rhea Jain and her company, Renoosh, an upscale petite clothing line. An 11th grader at Pine Crest School, Rhea – who is petite herself -will move on to participate in the YEA Regional Competition in Rochester, N.Y., later this year. During her on-stage speech to an audience gathered at the headquarters of Office Depot on Military Trail in Boca Raton, Rhea told how she designed the pieces in her clothing line which were then manufactured in New York. The

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She said she plans to begin selling her product in early June in at least one department store. She asked the investor panel for $1,500 to help kick off the product line. Runner-up was Neil Sachdeva and his business, Vulcan A.I. The 10th grader at Pine Crest created the firm which uses a chatbot equipped with artificial intelligence (A.I.) to provide an answering system for small businesses. He said the equipment would be useful to businesses that don’t have a human to answer phone messages. The chatbot would have a language understanding process that automatically creates responses to calls. He asked the investors for $4,300 to get his project off the ground. “We are so proud of all of the students,” said Sherese James-Grow, who heads the YEA program for the Chamber. “The future of business in Boca Raton is looking very bright.” She explained that the Young Entrepreneurs Academy program “transforms local middle and high school students (grades 6-12) into entrepreneurs as they embrace their passion, energy, creativity and talents to launch a venture.”

Sherese James-Grow, who heads the YEA program for the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, addresses the audience. Photo by Elizabeth Diaz.

Runner-up Neil Sachdeva explains his business proposal during the Young Entrepreneur Academy Investor Panel ComRhea Jain is shown explaining her proposal at the Young Entrepreneur petition. Photo by Elizabeth Academy Investor Panel Competition. Photo by Elizabeth Diaz. Diaz.

“In a nine-month long curriculum, students work in close cooperation with local leaders of industry, community members and educators to develop into the young entrepreneurs of today. The program culminates with a ‘Shark Tank’’style event as students pitch their ideas to a panel of investors and ask for funds to support their business proposals.” Members of this year’s investor panel were: Ira Bornstein, chief operating officer of TouchSuite; Eric Bucher, chief operating officer of Call Sprout; Greg Heller, vice president of corporate development for Modernizing Medicine; Catherine Meehan, global business partner for marketing at IBM and Khalid Saleem, vice president of digital platforms for Office Depot.

Members of the Investor Panel listen to student business pitches. Photo by Elizabeth Diaz.

James-Grow lauded students, teachers and mentors for the “extreme amount of work” they put in. “The journey was not the easiest, but it was very rewarding.” Others who spoke at the event were Todd Hale, executive vice president and global CIO of Office Depot; Chamber President and CEO Troy McLellan and Chuck Stout, executive vice president of CBIZ and chair of the Golden Bell Education Foundation, the Chamber’s educational arm that collects funding year-round to present to Boca schools in September to purchase items not included in the budget. Other YEA presenters were: Max Gottbetter, “Band for Relief;” Madison Huang, “Camp Finder;” Guillermo Herrera, “Game Brain;” Marcelo Barba, “Gyrospinner;” Jameson Burmeister, “Infiniband;” Justin Rothberg and Jack Schwartz, “Offline;” Elizabeth Stein, “Pawprints bracelets;” Arya Hulloli, “Pet Sense” and Cameron Newman, “PossAbility.” Also: Eladia Michaels, “Re-Wipes;” Jacob Grimaldi, “Snap Cap;” Annika Sachdeva, “Sun Streaks;” Benjamin Miller, “The Bendable Bag;” Arden Boyajian, “The Hype Syndicate;” Sophia Montague, “Volleyball Cam;” Kristine Assis, “V-Treats” and Isaac Moss, “Where’s My Car?”

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Boca Raton’s ‘Barber to the Stars’ hangs up scissors, clippers after 65 years of cutting hair By: Dale King Contributing Writer

Luigi Silvestri was barely a teen when he began the trade that would become his life’s work.

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Former Mayor and County Commissioner Steven Abrams poses with Luigi Silvestri. Abrams has been getting his hair cut by the longtime barber for more than 30 years. Photo by Dale King.

A crowd of friends, colleagues and co-workers bids farewell to Luigi Silvestri, second from right, who is retiring after 65 years as a barber, 33 in Boca Raton. His younger brother, Rusty, far right, will stay on with the new owner. Photo by Dale King.

Hager, who left the legislature via term limits and is back in private employment, said he “was always treated in a collegial way” when he visited the barber shop. Singer and Thomson joined in the joyful mood during the Luigi-fest, seconding the idea offered by many that Luigi accompanied his hair-cutting abilities with lots of advice. “He’s a marriage counselor, a psychologist, you name it,” said one gentleman in the crowd.

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By: Dale King Contributing Writer It’s not difficult to figure out why the new, high-speed trains that run from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale and Miami are called, “Brightline.” The first regularly scheduled passenger trains to chug along the Florida East Coast tracks in some 50 years; those sleek, speedy conveyances with distinctive sloped-nose locomotives have exteriors painted in vibrant hues of red, orange, green, blue and pink. They flash by like swiftly moving rainbows at speeds up to 79 mph. But don’t call them Brightline for much longer. Last month, Britain’s Sir Richard Branson visited Miami to consummate his financial stake in the high-speed train service. The crowd in front of the MiamiCentral Station stood by as the name Virgin MiamiCentral was unveiled over the door – the first significant moment in Brightline’s phased transition to Virgin Trains USA. The soon-to-be-revised moniker stems from Branson’s creation of Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies, including an airline, the British rail line Virgin Trains UK and ties in with Virgin-named resorts, hotels and cruise lines. The new name reflects Branson’s investment – and confidence – in the first privately owned passenger rail system that’s been launched in America in 50 years. Operated by All Aboard Florida, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, the new inter-city train service marked the first birthday of its West Palm Beach-Fort Lauderdale run on Jan. 13. Miami was added as a stop on the overall route in May 2018. And what did the boss have to say at that party? “We’re beyond excited to celebrate Brightline’s birthday with our teammates

Select-class riders on Brightline can enjoy free beverages on arrival and departure. Cycloria Shine Brightline train at West Palm Beach serves passengers at the Miami Station. Photo courtesy of Brightline. Station. Photo by Dale King.

and guests who have been part of this special journey,” said Patrick Goddard, Brightline (now Virgin USA’s) president. “Our first year of operations was trail-blazing, and the future only gets brighter from here.” Since opening, Brightline has transported more than 600,000 guests in convenient, efficient and productive style. By connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, the new train service enables locals and visitors to explore more culture, dining, arts and sporting events across South Florida. “We have totally reinvented our approach to train travel,” said Ben Porritt, senior vice president for corporate affairs at the rail line. “Our approach is to have bright, luxury trains with service fully focused on the guests.” The West Palm to Miami run is just the first phase of a two-part, multi-billion dollar project that will turn Brightline into a 235-mile train route from South Florida to Orlando International Airport where passengers can disembark at the Sunshine State’s most heavily populated theme park junction. Operators say trains will purr like gazelles at speeds of 110 mph between West Palm Beach and Cocoa, and 125 mph from Cocoa to Orlando. There are no grade crossings to interrupt travel along the Cocoa-to-Orlando leg. And as for chugging, forget it. These trains don’t chug. Every Brightline train is powered by two biodiesel locomotives, one on each

Diovany Chirino of Boynton Beach rides home on Virgin USA from his job at the Port of Miami. Photo by Dale King.

end. The trains with no ends never have to “turn around;” they run “back and forth” as they move north and south. Even before the name switch, the folks at Brightline engineered this motto: “Car-free. Carefree. Thanks for riding Brightline.” There aren’t a lot of rules on these trains. You can bring your pet on board – in an approved carrier – or take your bicycle along for the ride. Coaches have bike storage racks along with luggage shelves. All trains and stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To provide refreshments, train attendants wheel food and beverage carts down the aisles as if the coaches were jet airliners. First-class passengers can enjoy free pickme-ups – coffee, soda, wine, health bars, candy and chips, among other snacks. If you want to know how the riders feel about the trip, just ask them – if you can tear them away from their cell phones, tablets and laptop computers. Diovany Chirino of Boynton Beach loves to ride the trains back and forth to his job as a tugboat engineer at the Port of Miami. As he spoke during a recent trip home, he set his beverage on the table, leaned back in his cushiony seat and admired the picturesque view of sunny South Florida passing by. Julia Hebert of Lake Worth sipped a complimentary coffee in the Select car – just for first-class passengers – as she admired the beautifully crafted rail coach interior, with its row of plush leather couch-style seats, retractable arm rests, thick, blue carpeting along the aisle, plenty of outlets and USB ports for phones, computers and other electrical devices and lots of leg room. “It’s much better than using your automobile,” commented Richard Serafini of Fort Lauderdale, a twice-a-week rider. “And if you add in tolls and parking, it’s really cheaper.”

The train line that shuttles passengers up and down Florida’s southeast coast “is long overdue,” said Serafini, who rides once or twice a week. “I used to live in the Northeast and I was appalled when I came here and found that you could be 30 miles from your destination and have no access to public transportation.” “The only drawback is you have to get to the station early to buy a ticket” since they are not sold on board. Otherwise, he said, the service is convenient, reliable and reasonably priced. “I’ve never taken Brightline before, but I think it’s great,” said Heather Seltzer, a visitor from New York who sat across from a friend at a window seat on the West Palm to Miami trip for a recent vacation. “I heard of this service through word-of-mouth,” and by her trip’s end, she was a Brightline believer. The colorful train system operates 17 roundtrips on weekdays; 10 round-trips on Saturdays and nine on Sundays. Special trips are added for athletic games and “Polar Express” movie-themed journeys supplemented the schedule for Christmas. The switch to Virgin USA has been in the cards for some time, officials say. In November 2018, Brightline and British billionaire Branson’s Virgin Group announced the formation of a strategic partnership to continue to grow America’s first new inter-city passenger train service. Porritt said Brightline’s plan now that the name switch is official is to “leverage the Virgin brand and marketing expertise for existing and future developments, establishing ‘Virgin Trains USA.’” Passengers looking to ride the sleek and elegant passenger carriages should note that tickets are issued in three classes: Select, which provides the passenger complimentary food and beverages, free parking and a dedicated lounge and business center in the stations; SmartPlus, one complimentary drink and a snack on the train and Smart service, offering the option to buy food and drink. Wi-Fi is available at all stations and on all trains. “It’s a fully connected experience,” said Porritt. “You never lose access to the things you need.” Information and tickets are available by visiting www.gobrightline.com.

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Crazy Uncle Mike’s brings brews, bites, beats By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer Crazy Uncle Mike’s knows what three things people want most when looking for a fun day or night out, and it’s right there in their slogan: “brews, bites, beats.” The restaurant opened last summer by founder, Mike Goodwin, who wanted to give people a relaxed atmosphere where they can just hang out and enjoy great food and drinks, while listening to live music. He certainly hit the mark, as Crazy Uncle Mike’s completely satisfied his vision. The master behind Crazy Uncle Mike’s brews is Corey Wilson, who comes with plenty of experience in the beer industry, having worked with award-winning breweries including Copperpoint Brewing Company and Copper Kettle Brewery. The kitchen is led by another seasoned vet, Executive Chef Tara Abrams, who has trained throughout Florida in restaurants such as multiple JEY Hospitality Group establishments, 32 East, and OTC Brickell. Even if you aren’t a beer drinker, there is still plenty on the menu for you including a variety of craft cocktails and a list of wines by the glass. For a refreshing start to your meal, try the

Smooth Criminal. It’s made with Hendricks gin, cucumber, pomegranate liquor, agave and elderflower. The elderflower adds a subtle sweetness, but it’s the bright, beautiful color from that pomegranate liquor that makes this drink so pleasing to the eye. Get there during happy hour (which is every day 4-7 p.m., and also Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m.-1 a.m.) so you can get a taste of the happy hour menu, which includes a few appetizers that aren’t found on the regular menu, such as shishito peppers and sweet chili aioli, sopressata-wrapped pretzels with bourbon-mustard sauce and IPA-marinated sausage, peppers and onions with whole grain mustard. There are also specials on draft beers, house wines, well cocktails and a weekly rotating Old Fashioned. Crazy Uncle Mike’s is a great spot to chill out listening to music with friends and have a couple beers — and there are plenty of good appetizers perfect for sharing, like the charcuterie platter with assorted meats and cheeses and guacamole served with tortilla and plantain chips.

If you like spice, the charred heirloom carrots are going to be your new favorite thing. They are drenched in gochujang-maple glaze. Gochujang is a common ingredient in Asian cooking that is essentially a red chili paste. Although these carrots are definitely on the spicier side, the sweetness from the maple helped to cool things down and balance out the dish. There is a lot of variety when it comes to main plates — flatbreads, tacos, sandwiches, and even a few breakfast-for-dinner type entrées. The grilled skirt steak is a top choice, served with just the right amount of chimichurri sauce, chili-rubbed baby carrots, and thick-cut yucca fries that are perfectly crisp on the outside, with a cloud-like tender middle. There are not many places in the area where you can find quality music, food and drinks all under one roof. Crazy Uncle Mike’s is making it work. Crazy Uncle Mike’s is located at 6450 North Federal Highway in Boca. The restaurant is open everyday from 11:30 a.m.2 a.m. Happy hour is every day from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Award-winning Delray executive chef joins PB’s Ember Group By: Dale King Contributing Writer Zach Bell, a four-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: South, is leaving his

post as executive chef at the Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach for 8 years, to join the Palm Beach–based Ember Group, a gourmet restaurant group

chain made up of partners Clay Conley, Piper Quinn and Sam Slattery. He will be the group’s director of culinary operations. “Clay and I share a similar philosophy and style; we both spent our formative years grinding in the kitchens of high profile, incredibly successful chef/restaurateurs and know how much work goes into creating a thriving restaurant operation,” said Bell, a Central Florida native who spent his formative years in New York working alongside Chef Andrew Carmellini with culinary legend Daniel Boulud. “Clay and his partners have built an incredible team and I am excited to become part of the fold,” added the Delray gourmand.

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At Addison Reserve, the seventh-ranked private club in America, Bell oversees seven different dining venues as well as all private dining and special events for the club. In addition to his extensive dining abilities, Bell boasts extensive experience in overseeing the operational aspects of running restaurants – from developing training programs to the nuts and bolts of day-to-day management. “Zach and I got to know each other when I first arrived in Palm Beach,” said Conley, who moved from Miami to Palm Beach County to open Buccan restaurant in 2011. “From then on, we’ve been friends and colleagues, supportive of each other’s efforts.” The opportunity to join the Ember team came from an ongoing conversation between the chefs over the past several

Chef Zach Bell is leaving the Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach to become part of Palm Beach-based Ember Group. Submitted photo.

months. At Ember, Bell will oversee operations for Buccan, Grato, Imoto and the Buccan Sandwich Shop as the group begins to assess new opportunities for growth. Helping to recognize and train talented chefs has been one of Bell’s best capabilities, dating back to his work/study position in the Career Development Office at Johnson & Wales when he was in culinary school. Bell came to Palm Beach from New York in 2003 to open Boulud’s first venture outside New York City, the award-winning Café Boulud in the town of Palm Beach, and he also helped open Boulud’s Miami restaurant. He left in 2011 to become executive chef of the Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach. Ember Group, founded by Conley, Quinn and Slattery, is a family-owned and operated, Palm-Beach based brand. Since opening Buccan in Palm Beach in 2011, the group has grown to include neighboring Imoto and the Sandwich Shop. They opened Grato in West Palm Beach in 2016.

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We recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Alina Residences in Downtown Boca. Alina will launch its project in phases. The first phase will begin with a nine-story building. Upon completion, the building will have 102 fully finished residences and 12 penthouses. The units will range from one to four bedrooms, and from 1,400 to 2,800-square-feet. The units will range in price from $1 to $6

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Hotelier Jonathan Tisch talks hospitality, business, career advice at Lynn University By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Jonathan Tisch has sat in every chair in a Loews hotel. He has touched every fabric and selected each lamp. The co-chairman of the board of Loews Corporation, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels and part-time Palm Beach County resident said there isn’t a job in the hotel industry he hasn’t done. He has worked as a housekeeper, a bellhop and an engineer. “I have worked in a hotel since the day I could see over the counter,” he told an audience of Lynn University students, faculty and locals interested in hearing what Tisch had to say. Tisch was invited to speak as a part of Lynn University’s CEO Speaker Series. In addition to running the hotel operation, Tisch is an author of three best-selling books, and co-owner of theNew York Giants. The talk was moderated by his colleague and former employee, Bruce Himelstein, former senior executive of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and chief marketing officer of Loews Hotels. Tisch said it was Himelstein who introduced him to Lynn University. He said he had breakfast with Lynn President Dr. Kevin Ross and Himelstein over the holidays and they asked if he would spend some time with the students. “I was thrilled to do it,” Tisch said.

The chat began with a history lesson on how the $16 billion corporation with $80 billion of assets began with a summer camp that his parents and aunt and uncle decided to lease in the 1940s as a way to get out of the “schmatta,” (Yiddish for rags), business in Brooklyn. The same people who owned the summer camps, one for boys and one for girls, also owned the winter resort Laurelin-the-Pines Hotel in Lakewood, New Jersey. Eventually, he said his family figured if they could run a summer camp a hotel couldn’t be much different, so they bought it. “It’s quite a story,” he said. “I’m still amazed. It all started with a summer camp.” Now, the company has 24 hotels in its portfolio with plans to open five more in the next few years. Tisch grew up in hotels, literally. He calls himself the male Eloise because he lived in the Regency Hotel. It was there were his father created the Power Breakfast in the 1970s. Tisch said there was a major financial crisis in New York City and his father would invite leaders to breakfast before their work day started to discuss important issues. During his childhood he watched his uncle Larry, the financial genius, and his father Bob, the marketer, grow the business.

Jonathan Tisch recently spoke at Lynn University as part of the CEO Speakers Series. The lecture was moderated by Bruce Himelstein. Photo courtesy of Lynn University.

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Construction on downtown Boca ALINA Residences underway Staff report Construction on phase one of luxury residential project ALINA is underway. City officials joined representatives from El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company, as the first shovels dug into the dirt. “We are excited to be breaking ground on ALINA. This construction milestone takes us one step closer to bringing this spectacular property to life,” said Noam Ziv, Executive Director of Development at El-Ad National Properties. “ALINA will set a new standard through its blend of wellness-focused amenities, its ideal location and its artfully inspired architecture and design.” Phase one features 121 residences designed by architectural firm Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios. The first residents are slated to move in at the end of 2020. Units range in price from under $1 million to over $6 million. These homes will offer one to four bedrooms, ranging from approximately 1,400 to over 4,800 square feet. Sales launched earlier this year. ALINA will replace the current Mizner on the Green project, which is located in downtown Boca. Units will have golf course and city views close to Mizner Park and the Boca Raton Resort & Club. All units will have floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to expansive terraces. They are open-concept lay-

Inside the ALINA sales gallery, the walls depict the floor to ceiling window views from the condos. Staff photo.

Boca Raton officials and members of the ALIA model showcases the ALINA project located NA development team break ground on phase in downtown Boca Raton. Staff photo. one of the luxury condo project. Staff photo.

outs. Kitchens come finished with Miele appliances, a cascading island, wine refrigerator and sculptured hood. The spa-inspired master bathrooms have rain showers, seamless glass enclosures, a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities and designer fixtures. Residents will be able to enjoy onsite amenities including a club room, fitness center with yoga studio, spa facilities for men and women with a dry sauna, steam room and treatment rooms. Outdoor amenities including cabanas, fire pits, outdoor kitchen and dog park fill an acre of green space. Art will be incorporated into the project thanks to a partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The museum will provide rotating sculptural exhibits to ALINA. The first of the exhibits is an outdoor sculpture by artist Larry Mohr that will be on loan and placed at the project’s newly opened Sales and Model Gallery located at 300 Southeast Mizner Boulevard.

ALINA residences come fully finished. Staff photo.

Crafted in 1984, the 91 x 78 x 58 piece titled cXc XXII, is a large abstract work constructed of cut aluminum I-beams. According to Mohr, the sculpture is an “interpretation of Matisse’s outspreading centrifugal effect in paintings of dancers.” “We are always happy to bring works of art into our community,” said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Our partnership with ALINA Residences underscores our mutual commitment to our City’s Art in Public Places initiatives and heralds an exciting new chapter for downtown, creating a park-like setting along Mizner Boulevard that links ALINA Residences to the Museum in Mizner Park.” The buildings’ architect Peter Stromberg will also create art pieces throughout the construction process. His finished works will be featured in the completed building.

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“Including art throughout the ALINA Residences has been one of our goals since the conception of the project,” Ziv said. “Boca has such a strong art scene that is continuing to flourish, and we are happy to have ALINA be a part of that growth.” Moss Construction is managing the building’s construction and Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing team for the development. Representatives from both companies attended the groundbreaking.

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Douglas Elliman Chairman Howard Lorber attended and said the company is thrilled to work with Elad in Florida. Douglas Elliman has worked with the developer on several New York projects. “It’s going to be a tremendous success,” Lorber said. A look inside an ALINA residence master bathroom. Staff A model of an ALINA residence kitchen. Staff photo. photo.

For more information, please visit ALINABocaRaton.com.

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What’s up in the real estate market… quires Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty ONE Sotheby’s International Realty recently expanded into the Delray Beach and Boca Raton markets by acquiring affiliate brokerage Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty. Legendary FAU coach Monte Kiffin speaks with Jemel Belgrave. Submitted photo.

GL Homes introduces the Legal Aid Society’s Guardian young adults to experience FAU Football GL Homes recently spent a morning at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton with clients from the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. These developmentally disabled young adults, who have no family to care for them, are part of Legal Aid’s Guardian Advocacy Project. With the help of FAU’s football program, the Legal Aid Society and GL Homes organized a football practice session for these special young people. Many of them threw and caught a football for the first time. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty ac-

The acquisition took place at the end of 2018 and allows ONE SIR to expand into an area missing from its South Florida portfolio. ONE SIR inherited about 80 agents into its network of more than 900 real estate professionals. The addition is the firms fourth acquisition in just over a year, and brings the brokerage’s total number of offices to 17 locations across South Florida. “Delray Beach and Boca Raton have consistently shown growth in luxury sales each quarter and were the only missing pieces in ONE SIR’s South Florida portfolio,” said Daniel de la Vega, president of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “Nestler Poletto’s business model, like ONE SIR’s, focuses on a customer and agent-centric approach to real estate and we knew this was the perfect opportunity for us to expand our presence in the market.”

Specializing in luxury properties in the Delray and Boca markets, the award-winning brokerage firm has produced more than $235 million in sales revenue in 2017. Founded by Mark Nestler and John Poletto nearly 30 years ago, NPSIR quickly became one of the most acclaimed and successful luxury real estate firms in the area, with a mission focused on incomparable client service. The duo, who have been recognized for their years of experience both locally and nationally, will continue to spearhead the offices. “We’re honored and privileged to join forces with another real estate powerhouse in the Sotheby’s brand, especially one that is growing with tremendous strength like ONE SIR,” said Mark Nestler. “This is the absolute best decision for our exceptional sales associates and staff in keeping us on the forefront of luxury real estate sales in South Florida, and we welcome the opportunity to work with Mayi, Daniel and the rest of our ONE Sotheby’s family,” said John Poletto.

the Lang difference firsthand.” Child Rescue Coalition’s mission is to shield, rescue and safeguard children from sexual exploitation. The non-profit organization uses leading-edge technology to help track, arrest and convict those who use the Internet to harm young children through sexual exploitation. For more event information call 561989-2100 or visit www.langrealty.com. Azure Development sues city of Boca over denied request for proposed oceanfront project After Boca Raton council members denied Azure Development’s variance request it needed to build a four-story duplex on the beach, the developer decided to take the city to court. The Delray Beach-based builder proposed building Boca Beach House, a four-story duplex on the .42-acre site located at 2600 North Ocean Boulevard. To do so, it needed a variance from the city, which was denied on Feb. 26.

In Delray, ONE SIR’s 111 First Delray Beach generated 10 sales totaling $7 million in the first quarter of 2019.

About a month later, the developer filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court seeking to overturn to the council’s decision.

In Boca, the company signed two highend properties at 327 Royal Palm & Royal Palm Residences. In less than one month, two units were sold at 327 Royal Palm.

The suit alleges that the city council disregarded private property rights and that the city’s actions were “biased” and showed “self-interest.”

ONE SIR is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary this December.

To build the project, the developer needed a variance for building east of the Coastal Construction Control Line set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Lang Realty’s 8th annual Open House Extravaganza raises money for Child Rescue Coalition

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Scott Agran, President of Lang Realty, with Alex Ortiz, Director of Business Development for Child Rescue Coalition. Submitted photo.

Lang Realty recently presented the Child Rescue Coalition with a $5,000 donation from a percentage of proceeds from the company’s 8th Annual Open House Extravaganza, where homebuyers had the opportunity to tour more than 300 properties throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Priced from $200,000 to upwards of $11 million, properties included single-family residences, waterfront homes, country club communities and condominiums. “We are pleased to announce another successful Open House Extravaganza,” said Scott Agran, President of Lang Realty. “In addition to raising money and awareness for a great cause, our agents had the opportunity to meet many prospective homebuyers who experienced

Several council members said they would not support any variance request that would allow the property to be developed in order to protect the city’s “legacy of beachfront preservation,” the suit states. The suit states the city “openly expressed its desire to acquire the property through eminent domain or negotiation.” The developer offered to sell the property to the city at the city’s own appraisal rate of $7.2 million in January 2018. Council members called the price “ridiculous” and had “one zero too many,” according to the lawsuit. To drive the price and value of the property down, the suit alleges the council voted against the variance. The suit also claims the city thwarted the ability of the developer’s expert witnesses to provide evidence that the project would not negatively impact sea turtles, the dune system or vegetation. Azure filed a related lawsuit on March 15 alleging that the City of Boca Raton violated the state’s Public Records Act by withholding public records. The city of Boca does not comment on pending litigation.

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Harden-Hart House added to Delray’s Local Register of Historic Places Staff report The longtime residence of former city manager David Harden, the Harden-Hart House, is now a piece of official Delray history. The home, located at 516 North Swinton Ave., was added to the city’s Local Register of Historic Places last month. The Lake Ida neighborhood home is the 43rd property on the list. The home was not originally built in Delray. It was once located at 326 Pioneer Place in

West Palm Beach. The house was slated for demolition as part of the expansion of the Norton Art Museum in the 1990s.

The single-family residence was built in about 1925 and is designed in the Mediterranean Revival style.

The Hardens saved the home in 1994 by moving it down the Intracoastal Waterway on a barge to a piece of property they purchased to build a home on.

The first homeowner was John Hart and his wife, Eliza. Records indicate Hart was from Ohio and was a professional civil engineer for the New York central railroad. He built the home and lived in it. The couple chose West Palm Beach after spending six seasons in the city, according to records. Hart lived in the home until he died at the age of 95 in April 1951.

It was one of three homes moved from West Palm Beach to Delray in what was called the “Parade of Homes” where hundreds of people watched as the homes made their way from Knowles Park west on 10th Street to Swinton Avenue.

SEAGATE COUNTRY CLUB

Nestled within the cozy enclave of Fox Hollow in Delray's highly sought after Seagate CC at the Hamlet, this home is truly one of a kind. Well loved and meticulously maintained, its special character captivates immediately upon entry. Best of all worlds with private community pool and clubhouse shared by only 24 homes of Fox Hollow. Seagate CC membership available but NOT MANDATORY.

$598,900 ID 10502150

David Harden and his wife, Andrea, have lived in the home since 1994.

The Harden-Hart House was floated down the Intracoastal Waterway to get from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach. Photo courtesy of city of Delray Beach.

BOCA ISLES

Beautifully updated waterfront home on an over-sized lot at the end of the cul de sac. NEW custom designed white transitional kitchen with quartz counter tops, Wolf cook top and oven, stainless steel appliances, large custom quartz breakfast table and prep station, pull out garbage dispenser and pantry. Gorgeous NEW large porcelain tile floors throughout the downstairs, custom window blinds, light and bright with southern exposure. Oversized fenced in back yard with pool and marble pavers, covered and screened in patio. Downstairs guest bathroom with full cabana bath. Large Master bedroom with balcony overlooking the lake and garden.

$635,000 ID 10493148

EMERALD POINTE Great opportunity to buy a well maintained villa in the desirable community of Emerald Pointe at a very good price.This Hibiscus Model has vaulted ceilings throughout.Large Eat In Kitchen with pantry and a laundry closet with washer and dryer.Laminate and tile floor throughout. Patio has glass sliders along with screens and is air conditioned.Great location close to everything shopping and restaurants. Emerald Pointe is a socially active 55+community with a full time social director.Fees cover insurance, roofs, painting, water, alarm and all exterior maintenance.

$214,900 ID 10520302

MALLORY SQUARE

East charming downtown Delray Beach, 3 Blocks from Atlantic Ave., in the center of ''Mallory Square''. Precious Brazilian Mahogany wood floors in living room, dinning room, kitchen and powder room. Plantation shutter window treatments in all impact glass windows. Newer water heater, washer and dryer. Over sized two car garage. Impeccable, just painted inside and outside this townhouse is ready to move in. Mallory Square, a pet's friendly community, offers heated pool, summer kitchen, tropical landscaping and a very well maintained community.

$595,000 ID 10509012

OCEAN PINES CONDO

Looking for a 3BR under a million ON THE BEACH in Highland Beach??? This is ONLY 1 of a very limited few available for sale... WITH COVERED PARKING TOO! Ocean Pines has been recently renovated and look and feels totally ''boutique''. This unit features impact glass throughout. The wonderful open kitchen, gorgeous ocean views from your living room and very spacious balcony make this a great unit for entertaining. Sliders to balcony from every room! Amenities incl beach access, pool, spa, gym and common room. Minutes from downtown Delray Beach, Boca Raton, dining and shopping.

$710,000 ID 10478350

POLO TRACE

Simply gorgeous - and best price per square foot in Polo Trace. Going upscale with luxury GL homes and access to stunning GL clubhouse. Bright & airy. Extensively renovated and improved Lexington model. Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home is located in a wonderful, all-age community with manned-gate security.

$399,000 ID 10468046

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Delray Beach Housing Authority receives $281,600 grant for Island Cove project The project is located between SW 8 St. and SW 10 St.,

Staff report

and between SW 12 Ave. and SW 13 Ave. It will feature

A workforce housing project in Delray Beach just re-

54 for-sale workforce townhomes.

ceived a financial boost thanks to the Palm Beach Coun-

Since 2009, the County has authorized the use of impact

ty Commission.

fee investment earnings from roads, parks, and public

The County Commission recently approved an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP) funding award in the amount of $281,660 to the Delray Beach Housing Authority (DBHA) for the Island Cove project.

buildings to be used for affordable housing projects. On May 14, 2018, the Department of Housing and Econom-

A rendering of Delrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce housing Island Cove project. Submitted photo.

ic Sustainability issued a Notice of Funding Availability

DBHA submitted a request for assistance in response to

(NOFA) making $1,305,932 in IFAHAP funding avail-

the NOFA on Jan.18. County staff recommended that up

able from Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fiscal Year 2017 funding

to $281,660 be provided as a credit for impact fees asso-

cycle.

ciated with the Island Cove project.

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AVALON ESTATES

If ''Wide Open Concept'' is what you want, this Devon II model defines it! Enter through double glass doors to a foyer with custom lighting covering the ceiling. Look past that all the way through to the lake view. The huge Great Room has its own custom lighting. An amazing kitchen with marble counter, gloss cabinets, uppers are 42'', pull-outs. Cook's island doubles as a serving center, under mount sink. Breakfast nook with bay windows overlook the lake. Master bedroom is huge with built-in side units, two custom walk-in closets. Master bath is naturally bright. Bedrooms 2+3 share the guest bath. Bedroom 4/den has double doors. Separate laundry room with new washer and dryer & lots of storage. The huge lanai with black slate floor is incredible.

$464,000 ID 10504700

PORTOFINO ESTATES OF BOCA RATON

Luxurious brand new custom built Waterfront Estate. Oversized lot features gated access, deep water, no wake zone, no fixed bridges, lush tropical gardens, and ocean access. This 6,127 sq ft, 6br/6.5ba magnificent estate offers the finest of Luxury Living... Soaring ceilings, top of the line finishes, open plan with water views from throughout. Fabulous location close to beaches, shops, dining, and the Best of what Boca Raton and Delray Beach have to offer. Portofino Estates of Boca Raton is nestled on one of Boca Raton's widest deep waterways and this offering is for 1 of 5 homes to be completed by builder at this spectacular location.

$5,350,000 ID 10513477

RAINBERRY LAKE

Kayak your way to Lake Ida from this waterfront home! This two bedroom has a large open kitchen and an outdoor patio overlooking the garden with fire pit and canal. Remodeled Master shower, New AC! and is due to be freshly repainted by HOA. Tile throughout, split bedrooms, walk in closet, 2 car garage. The community has walking trails, two pools, guard at the gate, tennis courts, pet friendly and allows up to a 20ft boat. Enjoy great fishing - lake is stocked!. HOA maintains lawn and shrubbery and paints homes every 7 years. Just 1.5 miles from downtown Delray and 3 miles from the beach. Move in ready!

$310,000 ID 10523202

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

The best priced property in Mizner Country Club, offering the GORGEOUS Casa Florencia model! This property boasts 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, with a triple split floor plan, and is perfectly situated on the lake & 10th hole and golf course. A spectacular floor plan, near the main gate & clubhouse, in the most sought after location of West Delray Beach. This property is exquisitely maintained, immaculately upgraded, offering warm & inviting living on a serene golf course overlooking the endless lake view with an open and expanded backyard and breathtaking sunsets! This property boasts high volume ceilings, a spacious layout, tile flooring throughout the living area, gourmet chef's kitchen with stunning granite countertops, and a master bedroom suite.

$367,000 ID 10516926

SEAGATE TOWER

Highly Desirable Corner Unit in South Tower. 2 Parking Spots! Breathtaking Intracoastal Views from the Living/Dining/Kitchen/Master BR/2nd BR and Private Patio, which is like another room and makes the Unit Nearly 2,000 Total Sq Ft- Large 2/2 to be On The Island. Live The Lifestyle! Stunning Water Views Throughout. Sunset Views to the West from your Private Patio. Paradise SW Corner Unit. Check out the COASTAL/Social/Event Room and LOBBY RENDERINGS, to be Renovated into a modern/contemporary look. Free Boat Dockage, as per availability. Min 14 ft boat, Max 58 ft. 2 Blocks to A1A/Ocean Blvd and 2 Blocks to Downtown Delray and Atlantic Ave.

$865,000 ID 10500870

SNUG HARBOR

Come and enjoy the southeast breezes from your patio in this desirable 2 bed 2 bath first floor unit. Watch the parade of boats go by on the intercostal waterway while drinking your morning coffee. This unit is just steps from the clubhouse and pool that is located direct on the intercoastal. The condo is renovated and well maintained, offers impact glass windows, new bamboo wood floor in living room, laminate floor in bedrooms and walk in closets. Kitchen is renovated with granite counter tops and gives an open concept. Master bath is renovated with walk in shower. Snug Harbor Gardens is conveniently located with walking distance to shops, restaurants, banks and just a few minutes from the Ocean. Perfect for a year-round residence or your winter getaway.

$185,000 ID 10512347

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Ask an expert: Your HOA, condo questions By: Avi S. Tryson, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

Q: Hi, I am a homeowner in a condominium building and I think that our board is creating rules that might not be legal. Can you please explain the process to me? N.L., Boca Raton A: First, you need to check your association’s governing documents to find out what rules and regulations the board is authorized to make. For example, if the board isn’t authorized to make any rules and regulations governing the inside of a unit in the building, then they can’t pass any rules that affect the inside of a unit. Assuming that the board has complied with all of the administrative requirements with respect to enacting a rule pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 718 and the association’s governing documents (i.e. the meeting was duly noticed (at least 48 hours for rules affecting the condominium’s common elements, and at least 14 days for any rules affecting the inside of a unit), a quorum of the board was present, etc.), there are two cases that established the test to determine the validity of a rule enacted by the board. In Hidden Harbour Estates, Inc. v. Basso, 393 So. 2d 637 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981), the Court stated, “In those cases where a use restriction is not mandated by the declaration of condominium per se, but is instead created by the board of directors of the condominium association, the rule of reason-

ableness comes into vogue. The requirement of reasonableness in these instances is designed to somewhat fetter the discretion of the board of directors. By imposing such a standard, the board is required to enact rules and make decisions that are reasonably related to the promotion of the health, happiness and peace of mind of the unit owners. In cases like the present one where the decision to allow a particular use is within the discretion of the board, the board must allow the use unless the use is demonstrably antagonistic to the legitimate objectives of the condominium association, i.e., the health, happiness and peace of mind of the individual unit owners.” In Beachwood Villas Condominium v. Poor, 448 So. 2d 1143 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984), the Court stated, “…we have formulated the appropriate test in this fashion: provided that a board-enacted rule does not contravene either an express provision of the declaration or a right reasonably inferable therefrom, it will be found valid, within the scope of the board’s authority.” Therefore, as long as the board has complied with all of the administrative requirements with respect to enacting a rule pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 718 and the association’s governing documents, and the rule is authorized pursuant to the association’s governing documents or it is for the health, safety, and welfare of the community, then it is a valid rule. Q: I live in a condominium and I’m new to my board, and I’m wondering who makes the decision of what items are put on the agenda. If the directors don’t agree on what goes on the agenda, what happens?

G.C., Boca Raton A: Pursuant to, 718.112(2)(c) Florida Statutes, if at least 20 percent of the voting interests (i.e. the members) petition the board to address an item of business, within 60 days after the board receives the petition, the board must put the item on the agenda at its next regular board meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose. However, there isn’t anything specifically in Florida Statutes, Chapter 718 that creates a procedure for the directors to put an item on the agenda. Therefore, you need to check your bylaws to see if this topic is specifically addressed. Typically, we see language that a majority of the board has the authority to put items on the agenda. If your documents are silent, our position is that a majority of the board has the authority to put the item on the agenda. Avi S. Tryson, Esq., is Partner of the Law Firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross. Visit www.gadclaw.com or to ask questions about your issues for future columns, send your inquiry to: question@gadclaw. com. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.

Peek at: The Penthouse Collection by Mandarin Oriental Staff report Boca is buzzing about the Mandarin Oriental project Via Mizner that is already under construction downtown. And Penn-Florida Companies recently released a look into the Penthouse Collection by Mandarin Oriental. Featuring five residences, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton is the third and final tower at Via Mizner. The project is a $1 billion, 2-millionsquare-foot resort that will feature the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, onsite shopping, dining, nightlife and a world-class private club. The Penthouses range from 7,000 to 10,000-square-feet and will be delivered fully appointed. But, early purchases can customize the layouts and create a custom home. Design features include private elevators, expansive wrap-around terraces with summer kitchens, 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, refrigerated wine storage and “smart home” automated technology. Owners also enjoy exceptional recognition and exclusive benefits when traveling to any Mandarin Oriental hotel around the globe through the Residences Elite Programme. “Via Mizner’s elevated lifestyle and unsurpassed amenities continue to draw worldwide attention,” said

President & CEO of Penn-Florida Companies Mark A. Gensheimer. “As construction progresses and pre-construction pricing comes to an end, our buyers recognize now is the time to purchase these one-of-a-kind homes.” In addition to a resident-only rooftop pool, clubroom and wine lounge, owners have access to is a rare, multi-generational membership to Via Mizner Golf & City Club. Currently under construction, The Golf Club features a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, Har-Tru tennis courts, resort-style pool, and several indoor and outdoor dining venues inspired by Mandarin Oriental. The City Club, located on Levels 4 and 5 of the new hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton, will offer a member only restaurant and lounge and preferred access to the signature restaurants within the hotel. Members will also enjoy preferred access to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental and its’ state-ofthe-art fitness facilities. “We continue to see demand for luxury-branded residences in South Florida,” said Jay Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Florida Brokerage, Douglas Elliman. “With some of the most influential people in the world now residing in Boca Raton, The Penthouse Collection is the only option that appeals to these sophisticated and discerning buyers. Our buyers also recognize the value of hotel-branded residences, which typically retain their value and prove to be an excellent investment opportunity over non-branded condominiums.”

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Rock the Block brings out 300 volunteers to spiff up homes in The Set Staff report It was all about teamwork in the Allamanda Gardens neighborhood last month when more than 300 volunteers made their way to The Set to spruce up several homes through the “Rock the Block” initiative. Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, the city of Delray Beach and supported by 11 businesses and service organizations, several homes received fresh coats of paint and new landscaping. “’Rock the Block’ offers an exhilarating ‘hands-on’ way to experience the impact of volunteerism and philanthropy,” said HFHSPBC Vice President & Chief Development Officer Kari Oeltjen. Each sponsor donated or raised $2,500 to cover the cost of construction materials, tools, paint and painting equipment and landscaping costs and then brought out their own supporters to transform their actual “Rock the Block” home together as a team while working alongside the homeowner.

Rock The Block volunteers from Team Apple in ac- Rock The Block Volunteers from Team Apple in From left: In front of the home that City of Delray Beach sponsored are City of Delray Beach Director of painting and landscaping. Submitted photo. tion. Submitted photo. Community Improvement Michael Coleman, Delray Beach City Vice Mayor Bill Bathurst, Habitat for Huborhood and the community-at-large,” go and Vertical Bridge. manity SPBC Vice President & Chief Development Officer Kari Oeltjen, City of Delray Beach Mayor Oeltjen said. “It is great seeing our homeowners, resi- Shelly Petrolia, City of Delray Beach CRA DirecHomes were selected with help from the city. dents, community and business leaders, all tor Jeff Costello. Submitted photo.

Homeowners range from seniors, veterans, people with disabilities or health issues to families with young children who live in Delray Beach and own their homes. Each homeowner was asked to invest a stipend of $200 toward the revitalization program.

here coming together to support an event which enhances a neighborhood home by home and block by block and pleased we partnered once again with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County,” said Mayor Shelly Petrolia, who noted that this event is a neighborhood clean-up project that has been a City of Delray Beach tradition since 1989. “This event has helped us to work alongside our block captains from the NW and SW Alliance Group, caused us all to forge relationships with the homeowners, the volunteers, staff, the business community non-profit and for-profit alike.”

The 2019 “Rock the Block” Presenting Home Sponsors include Team Apple; Bella Homes; CenterState Bank; City of Delray Beach, Neighborhood and Community Services and the Delray Beach CRA ; “Participating in the transformation of each Habitat Young Professionals; Home Depot company’s ‘home of their own’ leaves a lastTeam Depot; Posh Properties; Shamrock ing impact not just on the homeowner but Restoration; St. AM Andrews NewHELOCHorzAdBilingual_PalmBeach.qxp_Layout 1 2/4/19 8:25 Page 1School; Wayne on also the volunteers who witnessed how Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.; Wells Fartheir work helped to strengthen a neigh-

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FAU Football’s Red Team select Coach Monte Kiffin to lead spring game win By: David DiPino Contributing Writer

Three local teams swept the competition during the Brain Bee Challenge. Submitted photo.

Boca, Delray students take home top finishes in Max Planck Florida’s Brain Bee Challenge Staff report Three local teams competing in the 8th annual Brain Bee Challege hosted by the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience swept the com-

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The Grey Team chose defensive coordinator, Glen Spencer as their head coach. Spencer, the mastermind of Oklahoma State University Cowboys defenses for almost a decade, recently joined FAU’s coaching staff after a oneyear stint for the Charlotte 49ers. He was impressed by how his defense played, especially in forcing turnovers, for both the Reds and Greys. “Takeaways (turnovers) can change ball games,” Coach Spencer said. Coach Monte Kiffin, whose superlative defense is well known to Madden NFL players and football aficionados, didn’t disappoint as his squad was led with interceptions by cornerbacks Diashun Moss and Teja Young, fum- ble recoveries by Moss and defensive lineman Damian Horton, and quarterback sacks by defensive lineman Charles Cameron and safety Quran Hafiz. Senior Harrison Bryant provided the sparks for Coach Monte Kiffin’s Reds on a first quarter 36-yard touchdown (TD) catch from sophomore quarterback Nick Tronti and a fourth quarter 19-yard TD catch from senior quarterback Trent Wessel giving them a lead they’d never relinquish. Because FAU’s players drafted their teams many starters were split onto the Reds and the Greys. “I know John Mitchell was going with a different quarterback than he’s used to sometimes. I caught a touchdown from Trent, my roommate which is pretty cool,” said Bryant. Leading the Grey Team was wide receiver John Mitchell who caught two touchdown passes from junior quarterback Justin Agner, the big one a 71yard touchdown reception he out-leaped the defense

John Mitchell, a junior wide receiver for the FAU Owls footCoach Monte Kiffin led the Red ball team led the Grey Team Team to victory during FAU’s spring during FAU’s Spring Game. game. Photo byDavid DiPino. Mitchell had three receptions for 148-yards and two touchin the third quarter and downs. Photo by David DiPimade a five-yard touchno.

down with just under two minutes left in the game to narrow the score to 17-16. Mitchell ended the game with three catches for 148 yards and the two touchdown receptions. “It felt great. It felt amazing. Football and anything in life is about confidence and knowing you’re able to do it. I’ll remember this moment, this day and I’ll build on that,” said Mitchell.

On the next play after Mitchell’s fourth quarter TD, Agner was tackled on a two-point conversion from the two-yard line with just 1:42 left in the game and as time expired kicker Christian Hoyos missed a 44-yard field goal wide left which would have won the game for the Greys. Coach Monte Kiffin iced the kicker Hoyos before the attempted kick with back-toback timeouts. Hoyos did boot a beautiful 40-yard field goal in the second quarter for the Grey Team. FAU kicker Vladimir Divas also hit a 40-yard field goal for the Red Team in the third quarter and had another attempt in the game, a miss from 50-yards that just scooted wide right but had the distance. Agner banged his injured right pinky finger into a Red Team defender at 2:47 of the third quarter. Freshman quarterback Cordel Littlejohn quickly filled in under center for the Owls. Littlejohn ended the game 1-3, 3 passing yards and an interception. But, Agner who said the injury was one he was nursing prior to the game, came back

in to lead the Grey Team’s charge. He was playing with pain, grimacing after each play but showed toughness in the comeback. Earlier in the game, the quarterback showed grit, throwing a block on a running play freeing running back James Charles for a nice gain. The first half of the FAU Football Spring Game was somewhat of an offensive dud except for some fireworks late in the first half when a fight between senior defensive end Tim Bonner and sophomore offensive lineman BJ Etienne broke out near the red team’s east sideline. Bonner was given an unsportsmanlike 15-yard penalty and then the officials ejected Bonner from the game. Etienne was not ejected. The fight started late during a play where Etienne’s quarterback was upended near the 50-yardline. Then, the two players went at each other for about 30 seconds before their teammates separated them from the pile on the field’s grass. Etienne lost his helmet during the skirmish but was able to quickly resume playing after a quick breather on the bench. The next time the FAU Owls Football Team will take the field at home will be on Sept. 7, when they take on the UCF Knights at FAU Stadium. FAU Owls Football opens up at the Ohio State University Buckeyes on Aug. 31. For more information and tickets visit FAUSports. com.

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17th Annual Doggie, Kittie Ball brings in $2 million plus for Tri-County Animal Rescue By: Diane Feen Contributing Writer The theme of this year’s benefit for the Tri-County Animal Rescue was Casino Saloon. And you could say it took place in the wild, wild west - in Boca, that is.

Milagro students perform in their new music room Milagro Center staff and city officials celebrate the at the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior grand opening of the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center. Staff photo. Teen Center. Staff photo.

Middle schoolers have new afterschool hangout at Milagro Center Staff report Middle school aged Milagro Center students now have a place of their own. The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center opened its door last month with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 346 S.W. 6 Ave., adjacent to the teen center, this building will cater to the needs of the tweens with after-school programming, tutoring, mentoring and cultural arts enrichment. th

The center will also host summer, winter and spring break camps. Inside, there are dedicated spaces for learning, music and dance. “It’s just beautiful and beyond our dreams,” said Barbara Stark, President and CEO at Milagro Center.

The junior teen center was made possible thanks to Virginia and Harvey Kimmel, who committed a challenge grant last year. Thanks to DPR Construction, the build out was made possible. Stark said the new Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center will help Milagro Center fulfill its mission of providing the community’s most at-risk and most deserving children and youth with award-winning, success-building programs. “Now, middle school students will be able to benefit from art, dance, music, technology, sports and other programs. Most importantly, they will gain the camaraderie and confidence to grow into successful, self-driven adults,” she said. Stark also announced a new initiative to raise $350,000— the Miracle-O-Meter. Milagro means miracle in Spanish.

The Milagro Center now has three buildings to serve all ages of at risk children. “Our long-time dream of a dedicated middle school center has become a reality,” Stark said. “The new Junior Teen Center will focus on the needs of 6-8 graders and provide a vital bridge between our S.T.A.R.S. (K through 5th) and Teen Leadership (9th through 12th) programs. Milagro Center now has three key centers to ensure that each and every one of our students achieves success in school – and in life!”

The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center is located at 346 S.W. 6th Ave in Delray Beach. Staff photo.

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Over 500 people gathered in their finest denim, diamonds and pearls and kicked up a storm to raise funds for the new campus at the Tri-County Animal Rescue in West Boca.

There was non-stop action – from the gambling tables, dance floor and music that serenaded guests at the entry. A chip cage was set up to purchase chips to play poker, Texas hold ‘em, blackjack and roulette. Though there were hors d’oeuvres and open bar, the action was clearly on this Vegas style verve. Slot machines, live music and dancing took up the oxygen in the room and added to the synergy of the moment. Once the doors opened to the ballroom at Boca West Country Club it was a mad dash to your table. Live music rocked the atmosphere and a live auction took place. You could bid on a trip to Umbria, Italy for eight people in an 800-year-old stone villa or get a two-night stay in Vegas with tickets to a Lady Gaga Concert. For those who wanted to stay closer to home there was a lunch with State Attorney Dave Aronberg that included a private tour of his office and a chance to watch a criminal trial. It doesn’t get glitzier than that – but it did. After the dinner, live music and auctions (silent auction too) there was a room filled with decadent desserts. You could say it was death by chocolate or perhaps a walk on the wild side of sugar infusion.

Tri-County board chair and event chair. There was also a moment of tender elation and silent reverence for animals. While a video of dogs and their owners embraced the screen, the lyrics of Lauren Daigle’s song “Rescue” boomed outward. Aronberg assured guests that he agrees with Daigle. “Palm Beach County had weak animal cruelty laws in the past, but that is changing. It used to be a slap on the wrist. Starting in 2019 first time offenders for animal cruelty will be eligible for a year in prison. Our pets are our angels.” You don’t have to tell that to guest Pam Higer Polani. “Gandhi said that, ‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’ This event represented Boca’s best, joining together to encourage each of us to adopt, not shop. Such a fabulous fundraiser, it gets better every year,” she said. This year is especially important to Tri-County Animal Rescue. They are starting phase two of the make-over for its stateof-the-art no-kill animal shelter. “The entire event was a big success because it was a totally different approach. There was energy from the time guests walked in the door until they left. The added excitement included dancing and gaming in two rooms simultaneously. It was wonderful to have so many local politicians attend and support us,” said DiPietro. When completed the new facility will be available to the public and include a mausoleum with serenity garden, increased in-ground burial plots, agility course, inground pool, boarding and grooming, as well as public spaces for education and community animal welfare training programs. There are also naming rights available and an opportunity to donate to the cause. For more information, call 561-482-8110.

The dessert room flowed with chocolate fondue, molten cake with ice cream, milkshakes from heaven, mouse cakes, beignets, cupcakes, parfaits, fruit tarts and dozens of other confections. A Red Carpet was rolled out for 10 beefy firefighters who each carried rescue pups in need of a home—two were adopted on the spot. There was a moment of celebration and exaltation when Lois Pope donated $2 million toward the new 64,000-square-foot no-kill animal rescue campus on Boca Rio Road. “Lois you have made our vision a reality. You are the heartbeat of Tri-County Animal Rescue,” said Sharon DiPietro, the

Joanna Thomson, Councilman Andy Thomson, Sharon DiPietro, Pam Polani and Mayor Scott Singer at the Tri-County Animal Rescue’s Doggie, Kittie Ball fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Pam Polani.

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Closing of Broward Stage Door shades 2019 Carbonell Awards By: Dale King Contributing Writer This year’s 43rd annual Carbonell Awards ceremony held last month at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale included its share of glitz and glamour, its portion of tuxes, gowns, speeches, hugs, cheers, tears and pats on the back. But the theater community that runs from Miami-Dade into Broward and Palm Beach counties for whom a Carbonell Award is South Florida’s equivalent of a Tony, received their trophies this year barely two weeks after the Broward Stage Door Theater announced it was shutting its doors permanently due to financial difficulties. The closing came just a year after two actors in Broward Stage Door’s production of Dreamgirls won Carbonells. The defunct playhouse had one nomination this year, but that entrant didn’t win. Otherwise, several show houses in the Boca-West Palm Beach area had a run of luck at this year’s presentation. Theatre Lab, the professional resident theater company of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton was recognized with two Carbonell Awards. Dawn C. Shamburger, Theatre Lab’s resident costume designer who has crafted the outfits for every full production at Theatre Lab since its opening in 2016, received Best Costume Design for her work on outfitting actors in The Revolutionists. In addition, Niki Fridh took home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her performance in Tar Beach by Tammy Ryan. “We are incredibly proud of our Carbonell Awards winners,” said Matt Stabile, artistic director for Theatre Lab. “And we are so very grateful to all of our FAU family for the support in

Bruce Linser took home a Carbonell this year in the category, Best Director, Musical, for Woody Guthrie’s American Song at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. Submitted photo.

Niki Fridh receives her Carbonell at the 2019 ceremony. Photo courtesy of George Wentzler.

making the Theatre Lab dream a reality.” Theatre Lab presents three main stage productions each season, along with playwright master classes, play festivals and readings on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. This is Fridh’s second Carbonell Award. She won Best Actress, Play, last year for Grounded presented at the Thinking Cap Theatre. At the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, Michael Walters received a Carbonell Award for his portrayal of the major general in its production of The Pirates of Penzance, the Gilbert & Sullivan musical which opened the 2018-2019 season. Walter is a veteran of the performance stage, having appeared in about 75 musicals, comedies and dramas. He is also a celebrity impersonator, specializing in portrayals of Dame Edna and Jackie Gleason. Michael Walters impersonates the Dame Edna character only, and is not affiliated with Barry Humphries, originator of the portrayal. In addition, Bruce Linser won a Carbonell this year in the cat-

Michael L. Walters received a Carbonell Award for his portrayal of the major general in the Wick Theatre’s production of The Pirates of Penzance. Photo courtesy of Paper Mill Theatre.

egory, Best Director, Musical, for Woody Guthrie’s American Song at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. Linser is a freelance director, actor, singer, instructor and coach. He teaches acting, directing and musical theater performance at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University, both in Boca Raton, and is the manager of the Dramaworkshop at Palm Beach Dramaworks, committed to the development of new plays. He will appear as Artie Shaugnessy in The House of Blue Leaves at Palm Beach Dramaworks from May 17 through June 2. All four of Broward County’s Carbonell Awards went to Slow Burn Theatre Company. Indecent, a drama about a Jewish theatre troupe and its devotion to a controversial play, and Memphis, a musical about the racial divide in early days of rock and roll, won Carbonells as Best Play and Best Musical, respectively, at the awards ceremony. Indecent was presented at Palm Beach Dramaworks and Slow Burn Theatre produced Memphis.

Pinball Wizard night includes food, drink and fun for a cause and drinks and live music while supporting her organization. Boca Raton resident JD Danner, who has toured U.S. military bases performing music she penned for the troops will perform a blend of rock, Southern rock and blues covers and original music with her band.

By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer With an average of 20 veterans taking their own lives each day due to post traumatic stress disorder, the need for alternative treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy is on the rise. The Help Our Wounded Foundation based in Delray Beach is hosting its Second Annual Pinball Wizard Night May 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Silverball Museum in Delray Beach. One hundred percent of funds raised will be used to help the foundation further its mission of supporting people with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. Tickets for the event range in price from $45-$85 with student tickets priced at $45, veteran tickets priced at $65 and $85 for all other event goers.

“The Help Our Wounded Foundation provides funding for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for those affected with neurological conditions,” said HOW Foundation Development Director Lisa Archer. “This type of treatment, which is so effective, is not covered by insurance companies.” Archer is hoping the Pinball Wizard Night event will inspire the community to come out and enjoy a night of unlimited games, savory food

“I’ve toured bases across America and overseas and I’ve seen firsthand how PTSD affects troops and their families and friends. We honestly have no idea how much they go through,” Danner said. “It’s extremely important to me to support what HOW Foundation is doing. I think what they’re doing is amazing and I’m honored to be a part of this event that is going to give back to those who have given so much to all of us.” HOW Foundation was also recently selected as Impact 100 of Palm Beach County’s Award Finalist for the 2018-2019 grant cycle. “We are the first veterans project to be

nominated so we are truly honored,” said How Foundation Executive Director Sarah Crane. “We are launching a new collaborative effort called Veteran 2.0. We’re tackling veteran wellness and we’ll be working with Trainerspace Foundation and Unified Dream to rejuvenate, restore and repair veterans’ minds, bodies and souls.” Pinball Wizard Committee Member Kim Beckett is hoping more than 100 come out to support the event. “I am honored to be a part of this year’s fundraiser to support the incredible work that HOW Foundation is doing,” Beckett said. “It’s also a fun night to come out and play some ski ball and vintage pinball machines and have some delicious food and drinks.” For more on HOW Foundation, visit howfoundationsf.org. To purchase tickets for the Pinball Wizard event, click https://www.facebook.com/events/424653598292541/.

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He said they are able to compete with the big hotel names because they look for ways to exceed guests’ expectations and to make sure employees feel valued. [FROM PG 34]

“We try to be an employer of choice,” he said.

Since the talk was held on a college campus, Tisch was asked to give advice to students about to enter the workforce. Tisch’s tips: 1. Network and meet people because you never know where you are going to end

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5. Listen, don’t do all the talking. 6. Remember everyone has a boss. 7. Don’t start every sentence with “I,” it shows you are more important.

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Slices Healthier Delray appoints new senior director Delray resident Kenya Chaney Madison was recently appointed to the position of senior director, Healthier Delray Beach, a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together ini-

tiative focused on supporting the behavioral health and well-being of Delray Beach residents. In her new role, Madison will promote behavioral health education and awareness, improve access to services and support systems and provide prevention opportunities.

Madison spent the last 19 years as an educator with the School District of Palm Beach County with 14 of those years as a certified school counselor at both Village Academy and Carver Middle School in Delray Beach. Most recently, Madison served as a specialist with the Department of Safe Schools and assisted with the development of the School District’s School Behavioral Health framework for the implementation of Student Social Emotional Supports.

“As a life-long Delray Beach resident, I believe my purpose and passion in life is service to others,” Madison said. “Palm Health Foundation has given me an opportunity to collaborate with all community members to build pathways that will help, lift and encourage our residents to come together and strengthen our city through a vibrant, collaborative behavioral health support system.”

A resident of Delray Beach’s “Set” neighborhood, the city’s historic black community, Madison has spent much of her life dedicated to service. She was Healthier Delray Beach’s steering committee co-chair before becoming its senior director and served as a Circles® USA Facilitator for Pathways to Prosperity, spending her evenings equipping families and communities to thrive and resolve poverty.

Healthier Delray Beach is funded by Palm Health Foundation as a Healthier Together community, a long-term, place-based funding approach designed to solve a community’s most complex healthcare issues, neighborhood by neighborhood. The foundation launched Healthier Together in 2013 and is committed to investing a collective $6 million in six Healthier Together communities over five years across Palm Beach County in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, North West Palm Beach/Riviera Beach, Jupiter and the Glades.

Madison is a member of several community-based organizations and boards that include the Palm Beach School Counselor Association, Delray Beach Kids and Cops Board, Delray Beach NWSW Neighborhood Alliance Committee. She is also a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., South Palm Beach County Alumnae Chapter, South County Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the FAMU National Alumni Association, Palm Beach County Chapter.

“The key to our success is creating a true partnership with residents to engage them in promoting better health for themselves and their community,” said Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation. “We know that with Kenya’s experience, drive and relationships, community members will thrive.”

Why compassion is so magical By: Laura Norman Special to the Delray Newspaper There’s a lot of buzz around the word “compassion” these days. Have you noticed it, too? “Show compassion for others.” “Have compassion in your heart.” “What the world needs right now is more compassion.” I even came across a quote by Dostoyevsky in an article recently that said, “Compassion is the chief law of human existence.” So I looked up the word “compassion.” Wanna know what I found? “Compassion is one’s emotional response to suffering or unhappiness in another, and an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering.” So compassion is certainly something to be admired and appreciated. What are the real benefits? My OCD side kicked in and I did some more research. Ready for the results?

I found that when we connect with others in meaningful ways we feel better and accelerate our own recovery from illness and disease. Then I came across Stephanie Brown’s (Stony Brook University) and Sara Konrath’s (University of Michigan) research which shows that having compassion for others may even prolong our lives…and theirs.

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Here’s what we think… By: Jeff Perlman Editor-in-Chief Seth Godin has a saying…hardware is sexy, but it’s software that matters. Seth is a best-selling author and considered one of the top marketing minds in the world. So while he might have been referring to products when he talked about the importance of software…we think you can also apply the sentiment to cities and community building. Hardware can refer to buildings and software can be a stand in for the soft stuff like creating a sense of place and nurturing a feeling of community. Last week, I had a chance to share a few things about public leadership that I have learned over 30 years with a talented group of young professionals enrolled in the Urban Land Institute’s Public Leadership Institute. ULI is a global organization dedicated to the responsible use of land. I had a chance to meet with 40 or so up and comers at Port Everglades to discuss the challenges and opportunities available in cities today and tomorrow. I tried to instill in these young leaders that they have a responsibility as stewards to leave their communities better off than they found them. There is a lot of work for them and all of us to do. I think cities rise or fall as a direct result of leadership. I think it’s the software of cities that matter more than anything else. Don’t misunderstand me, leadership has a lot to do with getting the hardware

right…we need the buildings and the projects. We need the investment, the tax base and the jobs. But the best places get the software right…they have a certain feel about them. You can sense the momentum, you want to be involved…they make you want to stay and leave a positive mark. Leadership is so important, but we really don’t pay a whole lot of attention to it. Oh, we say we value leadership and we want it and that it’s important. But we really don’t spend a lot of time creating, nurturing, supporting and training leaders. There are exceptions: ULI is investing in the next generation of leaders and so is Leadership Florida. There are others, but we need even more. As a result of the leadership deficit– in cities— we leave a lot to chance. Whoever, shows up gets to run the place. And unless you get lucky and a group of visionaries show up you run the risk of placing your present and your future in the hands of those who might not be good at the software or the hardware. That’s a real problem. Because cities thrive if leaders show up and commit to a place. And they fail if the wrong people grab the reigns. It’s just that simple and there are examples all over South Florida on both sides of that ledger. Now I am not talking solely about mayors and commissioners—although surely the occupants of those seats are important to achieving any kind of sustained progress. But I do not believe in waiting for a sav-

ior to show up….that may feel good for a little while, but eventually your visionary mayor moves on or terms out. You have to develop the software to create an enduring culture of leadership in order for success to take root and to last. So when I say leadership I am thinking broadly…we all have a role to play. The public sector—elected officials and staff, the business community, non-profits, academia, the clergy and the neighborhoods all need to show up and where possible work together on a common vision. So how do we do that….How do we work together on a common vision? First I’ll tell you what you don’t do…don’t get stuck and don’t allow your community to get caught in a winner take all contest. We fixate today on what we disagree on….we see it in Washington and in Tallahassee, but we also see it on the grass roots community level. We’ve created a giant zero sum game, where I have to lose if you are to win…. that’s not a formula for success or progress. It is a recipe for gridlock and progress that quickly gets reversed when the “other side” seizes power. I think leadership focuses on what we can agree on. There is so much noise and so much negativity in the world today…I believe that people are hungry for something to believe in. We need to build communities that aspire. And as leaders it’s our responsibility to create a culture in our communities that enables aspiration.

Why compassion is so magical [FROM PG 50] Other studies I found show that, when we feel more connected to others, our anxiety and depression dissolve, our self-esteem soars and our heart opens.

I hadn’t thought of my work in terms of compassion before. As I considered it, the truth is that some of the steps my clients take with me do propel them toward more compassionate, connected lives.

And you know what’s remarkable? People begin to trust us more and clamor to be with us.

Find peace within yourself first. Do what you love. Pursue your passion in life. Feel great about yourself. Then, from your own deep sense of joy and fulfillment, you are primed to give generously of yourself to others.

As a Holistic Reflexologist and Inspired Life Coach I have dedicated my life to helping people live joyous, fulfilled lives by first taking care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. And what’s amazing is that, in the process of supporting my clients, I feel blissful, too.

We want to build places where people are excited about their present and thrilled about their future potential. We need to champion projects and initiatives that further these goals…and deliver for not only the direct beneficiaries but the broader community as well. The best economic development is momentum and software that drives progress. Get that part right and it enables you to overcome inertia or any challenge that is thrown your way—be it hurricanes or crime or drugs or nasty characters who get up at meetings and throw bricks. It even inoculates you against the trolls on social media, many of whom sit back in judgment but few who actually roll up their sleeves and try themselves. Nothing great can be accomplished without enthusiasm, calculated risk and a large dose of inspiration. Leaders either fill the reservoir with hope or drain it with negativity. There’s another saying that I just love and it’s this: “There is a difference between leadership and ambition. Leaders have the courage to be unpopular with those that disagree with them. The ambitious want to befriend as many people as possible.” We need more leadership and less ambition. But we also need more aspiration and more emotional intelligence. Hardware is important. Hardware is indeed sexy. But software is heart. Software is love. Software is empathy and it’s gratitude. Software is what matters.

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