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Sandman Lee Stone creates massive sculptures on beach By: Diane Feen Contributing Writer If you’ve seen a massive sand sculpture of a regal lion on the Beach in Delray, it’s the handiwork of Lee Stone. The sand sculpture artist has been making massive creations on the beach in Delray Beach for the past 11 years.

Staff report The longtime city manager of Tamarac will soon take charge of the city of Delray Beach.

They are often left long after Stone makes his deep jungle impressions. Though they look like they might take days or weeks to make, his artistic talent is a sidebar to the genius of this Renaissance Man.

Delray commissioners selected Michael Cernech to serve as the city’s new city manager in a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Shirley Johnson cast the sole dissenting vote. Cernech edged out two other finalists also vying for the job, George Gretsas, the city manager of Homestead and Joseph Napoli, the deputy city manager of Miami.

“It takes me about an hour to make the lion, I get a pile of clean sand and carry two-five-gallon water buckets at a time to soak down the sand,” said the Pennsylvania native.

“It’s like trying to say which one of your sons is your favorite son,” Commissioner Bill Bathurst said of the three finalists. “It’s a very good position to be in.” Bathurst called Cernech a “Steady Eddy,” someone who could bring stability to the city. Delray [CONT. PG 2]

The tools to his trade are quite simple – a plastic room card from a hotel. But his sand sculptures are anything but simple. His lion is eight feet wide and his polar bear, seal and Grisly bear with a salmon in his mouth are massive. They are not only large in scope, but they seem to bear the trappings of emotionality. Though Stone is prone to hiding his emotions under his sleeve, or inside his massive sand animal kingdom, he explains himself with stark clarity. “My sand sculptures make people happy; how can I not do them? People talk about them all over the world and they get photographed. These pictures last forever.” The sand sculptures in Delray often last for only one day, even though they seem to take such artistic acuity and visual brilliance. But one day is fine with this easy-going self-contained writer, who spent 30 years of his life living in Alaska.

Delray commission selects Michael Cernech as new city manager, negotiations underway

Lee Stone shows a sand sculpture he created of Santa Claus. Photo by Diane Feen.

“I don’t feel bad that the sand sculptures are gone after one day. I am never happy with what I do, and I always see something that could be better,” said the white-haired blue-eyed Delray resident. Though Stone may see imperfection, others only see perfection in the authentic characters from the Wizard

of Oz, Santa Claus, Mermaids, Disney characters and the wonders of nature. This incredible talent might have lain dormant if it wasn’t for Stone’s forgetfulness one day. “People go to the beach to read, walk, swim or sleep. I went one day and forgot my book. I thought to myself, ‘what am I going to [CONT. PG 2]

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Delray commissioners selected Michael Cernech to serve as Delray’s city manager. Photo courtesy of city of Tamarac.

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Sandman Lee Stone creates massive sculptures on beach were thrilled. I decided the next time I went to the beach I would make something. For the next four years I went to the beach three or four days a week and made a sculpture in the same place on the beach in Delray.”

stellar accomplishments off the beach. Though he is reluctant to talk about his life, other than the four novels he has authored (Free Fish Friday, Slacker Mills, Once Upon a Tee Time and The Student Council) Sone has a varied background.

Stone jumped up and joined the children in their pursuit of sand creatures. Pretty soon Stone was creating a dachshund and a cat for them (from memory) and then toys, teddy bears and trains.

He also makes large sand sculptures in his annual trips to the Abaco Club in the Bahamas. They are so excited about Stone’s arrival – and his sand crafted jungle characters – that they leave piles of sand on the beach when he comes (each winter).

“The kids were elated, and the parents

Stone’s sand talent is a far cry from his

He was a sports columnist for a newspaper in Juneau, Alaska, as well as a commercial fisherman. He owned a seafood restaurant and worked in the Legislature and as a lobbyist in Alaska. He also worked with the Alaskan people to showcase (and sell) their art in Kotzebu. “People need to know they’re special – unhap-

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As Stone sat watching people on the beach he noticed three children making something out of sand. He wondered, “Why are these children having more fun on the beach than anyone else?”

Delray resident Lee Stone has been crafting sand sculptures on the city’s beach for 11 years. Photo by Diane Feen.

Lee Stone says it takes about an hour to sculpt a lion like this out of sand. Photo by Diane Feen.

py people don’t realize or appreciate their special talent, and everyone has a talent,” said Stone. Stone may not be on the beach every day making sand sculptures anymore, but he is still a creature of the sea. He can be found (on occasion) at sunrise on the beach in Delray with a fishing rod, a net and a bucket (you can catch bait, he said). If you catch him at the right moment you might even be able to upload his unique brand of common sense and celebrated wisdom as well.

The photos of Lee Stone’s sand sculptures last forever. Photo by Diane Feen.

Delray commission selects Michael Cernech as new city manager, negotiations underway has gone through several city managers since city manager David Harden retired in 2012. Current interim city manager Neal de Jesus, who is the city’s fire chief, has stepped in to fill the role twice.

of Tamarac since 2001 where he served in various roles including interim director of financial services, interim director of public works, as well as interim director of community development.

While Mayor Shelly Petrolia ranked Gretsas as her No. 1 choice, she said, “I don’t think that there was a way that we could really go wrong here.”

Cernech has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Detroit and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Trinity University.

Commissioner Adam Frankel selected Cernech as his top pick.

During the public portion of the finalists’ interviews, Cernech wasted no time digging into areas of the city’s budget and sharing ways he thinks the budget can be improved.

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“We were very fortunate to have three very qualified finalists,” he said. “However Mr. Cernech. in my view, was the best fit for our residents, taxpayers and city staff.” Frankel said Cernech comes highly recommended and has a temperament that he feels will work well with the city of Delray. For Commissioner Ryan Boylston Cernech was the best choice to represent the city city of Delray. Cernech was appointed to the city manager role in Tamarac in 2011. Prior, he served as deputy city manager and assistant manager. He has been employed by the city

He named investing in infrastructure as a top priority for the city. In doing so, he said residents see how the city is investing in its neighborhoods. “You have very robust capital improvement plans,” he said. “All the elements are there, It’s just a manner of pulling it all together.” As far as his leadership style, he said he sets the tone at the top. “People have to know and understand how committed

I’ll be to the organization,” he said. “I will be here for the long haul.” Cernech’s start date, salary and other benefits will be negotiated with the city attorney and mayor. His predecessor Mark Lauzier made $235,000 when he was hired and was awarded a 4 percent raise to bring his salary to $244,000 just months before he was fired. The city advertised the open position to pay between $200,000 and $270,000 a year. “I’m both humbled and honored to have been selected to be Delray Beach’s next City Manager,” Cernech said. “I appreciate the confidence the Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Commissioners have placed in me. I look forward to making a difference in Delray Beach.” That employment agreement with the city will come before commissioners for approval at a future meeting. The commission’s next scheduled meeting is Sept. 5. It is unclear if the agreement will be completed by then.

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things you need to know this September in Delray Beach 1 The Joe Cotton Band will perform at the Delray Beach Playhouse in a special performance benefiting Habitat for Humanity at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14. With a new album being released and, a string of sold-out shows behind them, the band is ready to kick back and entertain themselves in an intimate space, full of lucky ticket-holders. Bill Hartmann will open the show. Tickets $25.

2 50 Ocean is taking guests’ tastebuds on an American road trip with a 12-month long dinner series featuring food and libations from coast to coast. “The Great American Road Trip” will take diners on a tour of 12 famous streets, with menus driven by the culture and customs of the spotlighted thoroughfares. On Sept.

4, diners will eat meals and drinks from Calle Ocho, Miami. Ticket prices will vary for each dinner and a portion of the cost will benefit local charities.

3 There will be a

craft festival downtown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21-22. Crafters will line the street with their wares at the intersection of SE 4th Ave. and Atlantic Ave.

4 Delray Medical Center was recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report. Delray Medical Center earned a “High Performing” rating for heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) procedures, in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for heart failure & COPD care. The hospital was also recognized for its hysterectomy care. It received a 5-star from Healthgrades, a leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals.

5 Caffe Luna Rosa will hold two wine dinners this month on Sept. 3 and 24. Wine Dinners are $59, plus tax and gratuity for a four-course, wine-paired meal. Reservations are required at 561-274-9404. 6 Sample items from Executive Chef and Owner Suzanne Perrotto’s new restaurant Rose’s Daughter while supporting the Delray Beach Public Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. “Midsummer Night’s Dream and Dolce” features cocktails, Neapolitan pizza, polenta, mozzarella and zabaglione stations. The price is $30 per person. 7 Music at St. Paul’s has named the Delray String Quartet as the Artist-in-Residence for its 32nd season of classical music in Delray Beach. The quartet present a free Sunday afternoon concert on Sept. 22 The concert “Now That’s A Violoa Quintet” will feature the Delray String Quartet & violist Chauncey Patterson. The show begins at 2:30 p.m.

8 Join Sandoway Discovery Center at Sandoway Park for the annual International Coastal Clean Up on Sept. 21 from 8-10 a.m. Pre-register with the Sandoway Discovery Center at 561-274-7263. You can download your registration form at: sandoway.org and bring the registration form with you the day of the event. 9 Delray Beach artist Sharon Koskoff took home the silver medal in education during the annual President’s Book Awards ceremony last month for her second book “Murals of the Palm Beaches.” 10 If you have suffered a loss or are grieving, head to Unity Delray to partake in “The Grief Recovery Method,” an 8-week grief support group program starting Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Unity minister Ytonna Finnegan will lead the weekly group at 7 p.m. There is no fee; a love offering will be collected. For information, call the church office at 561-276-5796.

Village Academy receives art supplies before school begins from Arts Garage initiative Staff report

Donations are being collected at the Grassroots Gallery at Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Donations for Carver will run through Oct 31.

Thanks to “HeARTfelt,” a new art supply drive for local starts started by the Arts Garage, Village Academy received $750 worth of new art supplies for the school year. Arts Garage began asking patrons and locals this summer to donate materials such as colored pencils, paints, construction paper, and more arts and crafts supplies while they are at the performing arts venue. The collected items were delivered to Village Academy on the Art and Sara Jo Kobacker Campus just before the first day of school. “This art supply drive will support proj-

If you want Arts Garage to buy the items, you can call to make a monetary donation. Arts Garage CEO/president Marjorie Waldo presVillage Academy received a bunch of art supplies ents Village Academy with art supplies that were that were donated thanks to Arts Garage’s “HeART- donated thanks to Arts Garage’s “HeARTfelt” supply drive. Submitted photo. felt” supply drive. Submitted photo.

ect-based learning at Village Academy. With the necessary supplies to support learning, our students will continue to develop into the creative thinkers, critical thinkers, advocates, activists, and artists that will be needed to create a more eq-

uitable and sustainable world,” Principal LaToya Dixon said. The supply drive will take place quarterly and benefit a different school each time. Next on the list is Carver Middle School.

“Arts Garage believes passionately in partnering with our local schools,” Arts Garage president and CEO Marjorie Waldo said. “HeARTfelt is an extension of our vision to connect our community to the world through the arts. We love helping young people express & find themselves and the arts are a perfect vehicle for that process.”

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Delray author Al Pessin 1 Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became a writer.

2 Your play “Murder at the Butcher’s” will premiere this November at the Willow Theatre in Boca. Tell us about the play and what you are looking forward to about its debut.

3 You also have a book coming out in

2020. What is “Sandblast” about?

“Sandblast” is the story of an Afghan-American U.S. Army soldier who goes undercover in Afghanistan and joins the Taliban. His mission is to find the new terrorist mastermind. Covering the Pentagon, I saw firsthand the tremendous commitment and broad diversity of the U.S. military. I wanted to write a story in which we use that diversity against our enemies.

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Al Pessin is a local author of a book and play. Photo courtesy of Lucy Blase, ForeverStudios.

I made a commitment early on that “Sandblast” would be a cliché-free zone that depicts war and the people who fight it in a realistic way, including three-dimensional portraits of our enemies. Many of my journalist and military friends read early drafts to help me achieve that. I also wanted to include a strong female character, in tribute to the many American military and civilian women I encountered in the war zones and at the Pentagon. It was a long process, nearly five years by the time the book comes out on March 31, 2020. I’m very happy that the editors at Kensington Publishing decided to bring this story to print. By the way, “Sandblast” is already available for pre-order online and at your local book store. And I’m working on a sequel for 2021. More info at www.alpessin. com.

4 Your play and book are totally different styles. How did you go from writing comedy to writing a thriller? The truth is, I’m a frustrated comedian. I always dreamed of writing for Johnny Carson or SNL. So, having satisfied my serious side with “Sandblast,” I indulged my comic side with “Murder at the Butcher’s.”

5 In 2015, you moved to Delray Beach. What is your ideal day in Delray? Any day in Delray is an ideal day! I really mean that. But, my particularly ideal day would start with a tough but fun group workout at Hard Exercise Works, followed by a light lunch at home. I would write for a few hours, or play hooky and go to the beach. By three, my dog Rory insists on his walk. And any ideal day in Delray must include Happy Hour on Atlantic Avenue (Olio is my favorite spot), followed by binge watching something on TV with my wife Audrey.

The Delray Beach Chamber held the annual Champions of Education Breakfast on August 8th. The Chamber Charities Foundation provided $500 Office Depot gift cards to the Principals of all of Delray Beach’s schools to help out with school supplies. The Breakfast was sold out with 250 people in attendance bringing together City Officials, Educators and the local business community. Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber Foundation in Tallahassee was the Keynote speaker.

The play is a farce. Brooklyn butcher Benny Benjamin finds a body in his shop’s walk-in fridge. The scandal could ruin him. But before he can remove it, the body disappears. Benny launches a cover up to conceal the truth, even though Catch Al Pessin’s farce “Murder at the he doesn’t know what Butcher’s” in Boca the truth is. As the this November. Photo saying goes, maycourtesy of Ray Rus- hem ensues. I came sotto. up with the idea for “Murder at the Butcher’s” when I got to know many of the wonderful folks at the Mystery Writers of America South Florida chapter. But rather than write a mystery, I decided to write a murder mystery spoof. Around that time, I got connected with The Playgroup, LLC, a professional theater company that produces original plays at the Willow Theatre in Boca. I’m very excited that The Playgroup decided to produce “Murder at the Butcher’s.” We have a hugely talented cast, with four young actors fresh from the FIU theater program playing the twentysomethings, and six Playgroup regulars playing the older characters. Playgroup board member Teresa Biber LoMonte will direct. She promises, “It’s going to bring the house down every night.” I’m looking forward to the first of those moments on opening night, November 22!

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I spent my first career as a news correspondent, editor and manager at the Voice of America, focusing mostly on international news and U.S. national security. While covering the Pentagon about ten years ago, I got the idea for what became my first novel “Sandblast.” When I retired from that job and moved to Delray Beach, I sat down and got to work on it – with help from the Writers’ Colony at Old School Square and the Palm Beach Community Educator program.

The Delray Chamber, City of Delray Beach, Career Source and Grieco Automotive Group invite you to attend: "Drive Your Future" on September 19th from 4:00-6:00PM at Grieco Mazda, 2001 S Federal Highway, just south of Linton Blvd., in Delray Beach! Jumpstart your career right out of high school.

Register for Leadership Delray TODAY! Do you have a passion for the Delray community and a desire to serve it in a leadership role? It is all about first-hand experiences and behind-the-scenes access, where you’ll get an intimate look at how all facets of our community work, the challenges they face, all while growing as a Leader. Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 140 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach (561) 278-0424 chamber@delraybeach.com

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Chamber welcomes educators back-to-school during annual breakfast Staff report The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Delray principals and teachers back-to-school during the annual Champions of Education Breakfast. Educators, parents and community leaders filled the Delray Beach Golf Club to learn more about how to support the city’s schools, especially when it comes to making sure students are reading on or above grade level. This year’s key note speaker was Tony Carvajal, the executive vice president of the Florida Chamber Foundation. His focus was on how to impact a child by third grade. There is a state-wide goal, which is supported in Delray, of working to get kids reading on or above grade level by third grade. Currently, only 58 percent of students are reading on grade level in the state. Less, just 54 percent, are reading on grade level in Palm Beach County. The goal is to have 100 percent of students reading on grade level by 2030, he said. Carvajal called it “great by 8,” which is the average age of a third grader or “3,000 to launch” because it takes about 3,000 days of a kid’s life to reach the third grade.

The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Delray principals and teachers back-to-school during the annual Champions of Education Breakfast. Staff photo.

His space like comparison was a theme throughout his address to the audience. With the focus on Apollo 11 this summer, he recapped how America was struggling in the space race behind Germany and Russia.

“The early years of space were not marked by our dominance,” he said of America. But then President Kennedy issued a challenge to send a man to the moon and safely return him to earth. From the time he made the statement to when Americans landed on the moon, it took about 8 years to carry out the mission, he said. “Eight years is the same time to make a

Principals and teachers with Chamber officials. Photo courtesy of Emiliano Brooks, Studio B Squared.

third grader,” he said. “Eight years is what it takes to move an 8th grader into the business world.”

And if a student isn’t reading on grade level by third grade, he said statistics indicate that student is four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma. “It’s a critical time,” he said of the early years of learning. “You’re learning to read and then you’re reading to learn.” To address the business folks in the room, Carvajal shared some information about what the market will look like in 2030. As the state of Florida grows in population at a rapid pace, he said by 2030 there will be

26 million Floridians living in the state. To accommodate the growth, he said the state needs 1.5 million new jobs. And by then, 48 percent of the jobs that exist today will be disrupted. “Many of the jobs of tomorrow haven’t even been created,” he said. As a call to action, he suggested businesses invest their dollars in early education. He said it’s estimated that every dollar invested in quality early education yields a savings of anywhere between $2.50 and $17, according to the Federal Reserve. “Today’s child will be in the workforce in 2030 and beyond,” he said.

Former Delray employees file Whistleblower lawsuits against city By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Two former Delray Beach city employees filed Whistleblower Act lawsuits against their former employer, the city of Delray Beach, alleging their resignations were forced by a “sham investigation” conducted by their supervisor. The city’s Director of Neighborhood Community Services Department Michael Coleman and his assistant director, Jamael Stewart, allege in separate lawsuits filed on Aug. 13 that the city demanded their resignations on the spot or they would be publicly fired. Now, they want their jobs back, full-back pay, attorney’s fees paid for and other damages covered that they endured due to the city and their supervisor “acting illegally toward them.” Interim City Manager Neal de Jesus announced their resignations and a probe into the department’s distribution of grant money to various organizations in June. The press release issued from the city stated that the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office and the Palm

Beach County Office of Inspector General would conduct investigations. According to the lawsuits, there are no pending investigations. Rather, their supervisor, assistant city manager Suzanne Fisher, lodged complaints against them with those agencies. Typically, those agencies will not confirm or deny any ongoing investigations. The lawsuits state that in 2016, Coleman with assistance from Stewart, began reporting malfeasance and waste of city funds under the direction of Fisher, who at the time was the Director of Parks and Recreation. Fisher was promoted to assistant city manager in March 2019 and was then Coleman and Stewart’s supervisor. It was then, the suit alleges, that she began a “sham investigation” into the two employees. Coleman’s suit calls his relationship with Fisher “antagonistic.” The suit said the problems date back to early 2016. Coleman and Stewart issued a request to the city to audit Fisher’s department. The memo indicated that the city was paying

for trash collection and maintenance services that weren’t being performed by the vendor. The suit said the relationship between Coleman and Fisher worsened over time and she filed a complaint against him with the county’s Office of Inspector General in late 2016 where she claimed Coleman was “bullying” her. “The investigation resulted in a report that not only fully exonerated Coleman, the investigating official found Ms. Fisher to be specifically uncredible,” the suit states. The suit also mentions an instance where Fisher requested money from their department and she “expressed great displeasure when she did not receive the monies she requested.” The suit states several weeks after Fisher became their boss, the city “demanded their resignations” and they were not given any information or opportunity to explain or defend themselves or consider what they city was demanding. Coleman and Stewart both hired attorney John Whittles.

Former Delray city employee Michael Coleman has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the city and his former supervisor. Submitted photo.

City Attorney Lynn Gelin said the city will “vigorously defend” the suits. City Public Information officer Gina Carter commented after the Delray Newspaper broke this story online last month. She stated, “The lawsuit and the story in the Delray Beach Newspaper are without merit and harmful to the reputation of Assistant City Manager Suzanne Fisher who is a dedicated and accomplished public servant.”

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Members of the Victory Dolls include, from left, Amy Miller Brennan, Aaron Bower, Ann Marie Olson, Jinon Deeb, Shelley Keelor, Katie Angell Thomas, Jeanine Levy, Leah Marie Sessa and Sabrina Lynn Gore. Submitted photo.

Shelley Keelor, general manager and a cast member of The Victory Dolls. (Submitted photo).

Victory Dolls, WW II-era music troupe, debut in September By: Dale King Contributing Writer Strike up the band. The Victory Dolls are nearly ready to take the stage. A couple of Boca Raton and Delray Beach entertainment spots will soon have a professional 1940s-style, Andrews Sisters-inspired musical harmony group to call their own. Known as the Victory Dolls, the nine singer/actresses who make up the newly formed patriotic vocal ensemble – all familiar performers on the South Florida theater circuit – will premiere their signature program of vintage tunes, “I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen,” the weekend of Sept. 20-21. The cast of award-winning artists includes Shelley Keelor, who’s also the group’s general manager; Sabrina Lynn Gore, Aaron Bower, Leah Marie Sessa, Jeanine Levy, Katie Angell Thomas, Jinon Deeb, Ann Marie Olson and Julie Kleiner. Music arrangements are by Phil Hinton with Carbonell Award-winning keyboardist Caryl Fantel serving as musical director.

parkculturalcenter.com or by calling the box office at 844-672-2849. The newly minted vocal company is already booking performances at other locales, among them, the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center just outside Fort Lauderdale. The Victory Doll shows will feature classic hits from epoch of the “Greatest Generation”: “When the Lights Go on Again,” “We’ll Meet Again,” “Hot Time in the Town of Berlin,” “White Cliffs of Dover” and many tunes made famous by the Andrews Sisters such as “Rum and Coca Cola,” “Shoo Shoo Baby,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The Dolls have spent most of the past year rehearsing for their upcoming performances, perfecting their harmonies and offering tunes with a special twist.

The Sept. 20 show will be presented at 8 p.m. in the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive. Tickets are available at DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 561-272-1281.

Two expert musical minds brought the Victory Dolls together: Kevin Barrett, manager of the Delray Beach Playhouse for two years and former director of the Coral Springs Performing Arts Center for nine years, and Shelley Keelor, a singer from Jupiter who has performed at various local theatrical sites and had already put together her own show filled with World War II-era melodies.

The Saturday, Sept. 21 show is at 7:30 p.m. in the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Tickets are available at mizner-

Barrett said he got the idea for a wartime USO-type production when he visited New Orleans earlier this year for the opening of the new World

War II Museum. The Cajun venue recreated the legendary Stage Door Canteen, which features a production of tunes from the war years sung by the resident musical group, the Victory Belles. “I thought: This would kill in Florida,” said Barrett. He contacted Keelor who called upon talented associates and friends who wanted to get into ‘40s groove. This led to the creation of a troupe that will sing tunes from the decade of war bonds, FDR’s “fireside chats,” ration stamps, victory gardens and a cathedral-style radio in every home. The group -- the first of its kind in South Florida -- is planning annual tours of the Sunshine State and beyond, and will also perform at several regional theaters each season. “Through music and great storytelling, this all-star group seeks to honor our brave and courageous veterans, military and first responders and all who work tirelessly to protect us,” said Barrett. Performances will benefit organizations such as Honor Flight of South Florida, the Gary Sinise Foundation, Wounded Warriors Families Support and others. Future shows will have different themes, such as “Rockin’ with The Dolls” (1950s/60s top hits), “Home for the Holidays” with the Dolls and “All Dolled Up” (Great American songbook selections).

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Information about the group is available at www.thevictorydolls.com.

LPGA tourney to Boca [15] Victory Dolls, from left, Jinon Deeb, Leah Marie Sessa and Aaron Bower, take a ride in a 1940s auto. (Submitted photo)

The Victory Dolls is headed to Boca and Delray. (Submitted photo)

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Don’t miss events 1 When She had Wings by Susan Zeder will run at FAU’s Theatre Lab Sept. 7-29. A Heckscher Theatre for Families production, the story told sound, movement and words about 9-year-old B … just plain B, like the letter, like the grade, who is about to turn 10 and is not happy about that! B knows, really knows, that before she could walk, she could fly. She is desperate to remember how before the dreaded birthday comes. In a summer thunderstorm, B’s treehouse is hit by lightning, and a mysterious stranger appears. She cannot speak except in strange squawks, single words and occasionally the letters “KHAQQ” … the call letters of the plane Amelia Earhart was flying when she disappeared and was never found. Is this creature a bird, an older woman escaped from a senior care unit or could she possibly be Amelia herself? Together they must help each other remember how to fly … literally and metaphorically. The show is open to the public at 3 p.m. and 7:30 on Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $20 for adults, free for children with adult admission. 2 Head to Spady Museum from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 5 for the official exhibit opening and reception of Eroica. Eroica, which also means “heroic,” is a project curated by Khaulah Naima Nuruddin and William Cordova that focuses on the representation of super heroes of color in different comic book publications since their origins in the late 1930s. 3 The second annual Golden Bell Battle of the Bands will head to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus on Sept. 28 from 7-11 p.m. Five bands made up of South Palm Beach County business professionals will

trade in their business suits for musical instruments and microphones to battle it out on stage in front of a live audience. In partnership with the School of Rock Boca Raton, participants will learn real musical skills. Tickets to see the bands rock out cost $40 and include one alcohol beverage. VIP backstage passes cost $75. The event benefits the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation.

4 Catch UB40 featuring All Camobell and Astro with Shaggy during the 40th Anniversary Tour when it makes a stop at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Sept. 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a ticketed concert. 5 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will host The World Series of Poker Circuit tournament this month. Players can enter to win a seat into the tournament’s $1 Million Guaranteed Main Event through Sep. 18 at CasinoCoco.com. The entry is valued at $1,700. The tournament dates are Sept. 19-30 with the main event taking place Sept. 27-30. 6 Rosenbaum Contemporar y Gallery in Boca is displaying three pieces by artist Mateo Blanco through Sept. 21. First is a portrait of talk show host and actress Ellen DeGeneres made of 5,000 Colombian coffee beans. Also on display is a slatted image of superstar Madonna that changes as the viewer changes perspectives.

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Finally, Blanco created the sculpture “Hopi Girl,” the form of a young woman made of rope, which pays homage to the Native American tribe and evokes images from “Star Wars.” The works are tied together through the strong women they represent. Art can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

7 The Research Park at FAU will host its fourth annual Research Park Annual Awards from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at The Addison. This year’s recipients are Distinguished Entrepreneur: Rodrigo Griesi, Distinguished Researcher: Dr. Borko Furht, Distinguished Leader: Commissioner Michael Udine and Distinguished Organization: Junior Achievement of South Florida. The Research Park awards recognize distinguished contributions to the Research Park’s mission to create and sustain the ideal environment for innovation and invention, maximizing the academic and entrepreneurial talent and regional resources in South Florida to accelerate economic development and prosperity. 8 ArtNEST Delray is celebrating its second anniversary with a free community event “birthday party” from 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 22. The 2nd Birthday pARTy, a free community

event will include complimentary art activities for the kids, face painting, live art demonstrations, light treats and more. In addition to the free activities and treats, artNEST will sell t-shirts whereby all the proceeds will go toward their scholarship fund. For a full schedule of classes and programs, visit www.artnestdelray.com.

9 The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, in partnership with the Stiles Nicholson Foundation, will hose the STEM Innovation Awards from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 7. The awards recognize leadership, service and collaboration in the field of science, technology, engineering and math. The awards event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, unique science demonstrations and an award presentation to celebrate the honorees. Tickets cost $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Attire will be business casual. 10 Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 23rd Annual Members’s Show juried exhibit is running through Oct. 26. The juror is Lewis Kemper. A Best of Show cash prize of $950 will be awarded, as will two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop. The FOTOcamp Exhibition, displaying work from kids who participated in the summer program is also on display. The FOTOcamp Student of the Year will receive an SLR camera.

Delray Beach Playhouse introduces new theater education program for kids, adults Staff report

The Delray Beach Playhouse is introducing a new theater education program for children and adults as part of their community outreach this month. Led by new Education Director, Lauren Anastasi, the program is designed to offer year-round classes and training sessions in all aspects of theater performance and production. The program begins in September with classes in theater production, acting and playwriting. In January, the program continues with “The Lion King Experience” for ages 6 to 14.

“I am thrilled to be joining Delray Beach Playhouse’s Creative Team as Education Director!” Anastasi said. “Theatre is hugely collaborative and yet most theatre programs keep each aspect of theatrical production separate in their classes. My goal is to create and develop innovative arts education programs that focus on quality training and collaboration amongst students and community. I am very excited to work with the fantastic team at the Delray Beach Playhouse to bring this vision to life for our theatre community!” “As we continue to grow and expand our offerings at the Playhouse, Theater Education is a top priority for us,” explains Executive Director, Kevin Barrett. “We want to be the ‘go-to’ place for all things theater oriented in Delray Beach, and this is the next logical step.” To see what classes are available and to register, call 561-272-1281.

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After the stories, players will hang out for pictures and autographs, and to hand out FAU swag! No enrollment is required for this special drop-in story time.

Boca Library

“Autumn in New England” by Kerry Koen photo exhibit

Love Day

Libraries

fighter and fire officer, including a term as Fire Chief in Boca Raton. Throughout his career, he maintained a keen interest in photography and continues to pursue his passion for the art.

Wold for a celebration of 20 years of learning, listening and the love of music. Generations unite for this one-night showcase of Lynn’s outstanding woodwind, brass and percussion heritage.

Women’s National Book Association

Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Conductor and music director: Kenneth Amis

Sept. 21

Sept. 3-Oct. 25

So many books, so little time

6 p.m.

Downtown Library

Sept. 11

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

FAU Stadium

The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new photography exhibit, “Autumn in New England,” by Kerry B. Koen. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of eye-catching photographs showcasing both rural and urban settings taken during the beautiful fall season in New England.

6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 General Admission

Delray Beach Library

Lynn Philharmonia No. 1

Ann Bocock, host of the PBS show “Between the Covers,” tells how she chooses books and interviews authors for her weekly show.

Sept. 21–22

Photo courtesy of Andrea Baron.

Koen moved to Boca Raton in 1956 and attended public schools in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Upon graduation from Seacrest High School, he attended Southern Illinois University to pursue professional studies in photojournalism. He became involved with local and state newspapers while attending the university and developed an interest in municipal and state government, which led to a thirty-eight-year career as a professional fire-

Lynn University Conservatory of Music

Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa and violin

Boca Raton Public Library is celebrating Love Libraries Day with the Florida Atlantic University Owls football team during their Sept. 21 game against Wagner. This special day takes place during Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Boca Raton Public Library cardholders will receive a special ticket rate of only $5 for the Sept. 21 game. For more information and to get tickets, visit bit.ly/FAU_LLDay and use promo code LIBRARY or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS (advanced purchases only). Read with an FAU football player Sept. 16 4:15-5:15 p.m. Downtown Library

Lynn Wind Ensemble Sept. 7 The Lynn Wind Ensemble will welcome alumni into the

Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m.

Conductor: Jon Robertson Berlioz: Reverie at Caprice, for violin and orchestra Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 Hugo Valverde Villalobos, French horn Prokoviev: Symphony No. 5 Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson

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Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: $50 for box, $40 for orchestra, $35 for mezzanine 3rd Annual Alumni Concert Sept. 26 In celebration of the conservatory’s 20th anniversary, Lynn invited 20 accomplished alumni to present an all-star concert featuring everything from solo piano to large chamber ensemble. An open reception will follow the concert. Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall Tickets: $15

Join us for a night of linguistic word play. This is your opportunity to step up to the mic and share your gift for words in front of a welcome audience. Hosted by Kyle Holder of Smooth Bounce Entertainment. 1st Thursday of every month. Established and new poets, rappers, and writers of all genres are welcome. Tom mick

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Sept. 6 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Friday, September 6, 2019, 8pm–10pm Saxophonist and flutist, Tom McCormick, has been a fixture on the South Florida jazz scene for over twenty-five years. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Tom studied at the acclaimed Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and soon after began teaching at the University. He is currently the saxophone professor at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus.

Arts Garage Poetry Open Mic Night Sept. 5 8-11 p.m. $5 for patrons, free for performers

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Cuban born vocalist, composer, recording artist, band leader, and flute virtuoso, Magela Herrera, has established herself as a solo artist with fresh, bold, and exciting new concepts to add to the jazz idiom. On her long-awaited 2019 debut album Explicaciones, by Brontosaurus records, Herrera not only makes it look effortless, but also creates loads of sensual, vibrant, rhythmically diverse fun.

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Garage Queens and Kings

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Sept. 21

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Ray Cashman is a blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, who performs mainly solo or with an electric band. Armed with a National guitar, stomp box and a Fender amp he performs a blues gumbo repertoire that can conjure up the ghosts of the Mississippi delta.

General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 The third Saturday of the months June through September, Arts Garage hosts a pageant style elimination contest for twelve Drag Queens and Kings. Every month, the audience and judges will send three contestants packing until there is only one GARAGE QUEEN OR KING!

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Arts Garage Jam Session

Sept. 14

Sept. 24

8-10 p.m.

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Cortadito’s focus is on performing the traditional Cuban music of the early 20th century. From Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon, and Bolero Son, this dynamic ensemble brings the listener back to a time when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled the Cuban music world. 3rd Thursday: Art Meets Music

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

Sept. 19

Mod 27

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Sept. 26

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Magela Herrera’s Quintet Sept. 20

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Here Comes the Sun: The Music of the Beatles

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Sept. 27 8-10 p.m. General Admission $40 | Reserved $45 | Premium $50 Celebrate The Beatles with a fresh, vibrant, and musically-authentic act that gets audiences “rising” to their feet. Six multi-instrumentalist/vocalists (Broadway, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) combine talents to recreate a decade of Beatles soundscapes. Foregoing costumes and wigs to focus on the music, this modern rock-and-roll experience satisfies the true Beatles fan! Leston Trio

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League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County Hot topic luncheon: The State of Palm Beach County Schools Sept. 18 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Atlantis Coun-

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Sept. 7 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The STEM Education Center, 4802 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach With Dr. Jeraline M. Johnson Director, Department of Choice and Career Options of he School District of Palm Beach County There is no charge to attend this Cool Topic Discussion that will be held atA large crowd is expected for this FREE event, so please RSVP in advance online at www.lwvpbc.org. League of Women Voters Orientation Meeting Sept. 21 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth Center for Bachelors Programs Building – Room CBP-103 This is a great opportunity to learn about immigration, the environment, the census, health care, voting rights, national popular vote, gun safety, affordable housing and other issues. Registration opens at 9 a.m. RSVP to Darlene Kostrub at dkostrub@ aol.com or 561-852-0496.

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Deerfield siblings – series’ first duo -- to perform National Anthem at sixth annual Boca Bowl game By: Dale King Contributing Writer

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This year’s Boca Raton Bowl – the sixth in the annual series that began in 2014 at Florida Atlantic University’s football stadium – will see some changes when bowl time spirals around this December. Not only will the 2019 pigskin clash move from a normally mundane Tuesday night to a football-loaded Saturday afternoon, it will leap to the American Broadcasting Company – ABC – for broadcast across the nation. It will also be carried on ESPN radio and, locally, on ESPN 106.3 FM. But the uniqueness doesn’t end there. This year, the pre-game National Anthem – sung by individual vocalists before each game for the past five years – will be performed by a brother-sister duo from Deerfield Beach whose powerful voices and razor-sharp harmonies dazzled the audience inside the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC) on Aug. 1. Before a packed house filled with city and county officials, business and community leaders, finalists’ friends, family and fans, eight finalists took the stage – and Evelyn and Raphael Martins, a sister/brother pair from just south of the Broward line, took top honors.

• Kendra Erika, a Boca Raton residential who has earned international fame as a singer/songwriter and Billboard recording artist. She sang the National Anthem at the first Boca Bowl. Boca Idol winners and contestants, from left, Carla Hicks, Hannah Crampton-Thomas, Alexis BentinAt the Boca Bowl Idol competition are, from left, Ev- ganan, Alyssa Porter, Raphael Martins, Evelyn Marelyn Martins, Raphael Martins, Adam Marshall and tins, Emily Shecter, Emily Rubino and Maria GabriKen LaVicka. Submitted photo. ela Esquivel. Submitted photo.

They outdistanced a field of first-rate singers in the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Idol talent competition presented by Marshall Grant, PLLC. After performing live in two rounds, 31-year-old Evelyn and her 28-year-old brother won the opportunity to sing the National Anthem before the bowl game on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at FAU Stadium. Before launching into their first tune, “Speechless,” from Disney’s Aladdin, Evelyn said, “We love each other; we love singing. We want to inspire others with our music.” The field of competitors was narrowed to

eight prior to the Aug. 1 finale. Chosen through an open-to-the-public round of online voting, the eight finishers ranged in age from 13 to 44 and hailed from Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hobe Sound, Port St. Lucie and Wellington. Each performed a song of their choice for the live audience and a combination of audience votes and judges’ selections determined the top three. Also finishing among the highest-ranked finalists were: • Hannah Crampton-Thomas, 20, a vocalist from Boca Raton who sang “They Just Keep Moving the Line” • Emily Rubino, 15, also from Boca Raton, who sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Evelyn and Raphael have been singing together since their early teens and are highly involved with their church community at Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach County. They regularly post songs to their YouTube channel called “MartinsMusic.” Evelyn, who works at Mobile Help at BRIC and Raphael, who works at Language Line Solutions, said they are “excited to sing the National Anthem to honor our country and the freedom we have.” ESPN radio personality, Ken LaVicka, served as emcee for the night’s event. The panel of judges included: • Adam Marshall, a partner in Marshall Grant, PLLC. He was the National Anthem competition’s presenting sponsor

• Molly Jade Vogel, a theater, film, TV and vocal performer. “Every year the national anthem competition talent is stronger, the live finalists’ rounds more entertaining and the audience more spirited in support of Boca Chamber Festival Days and our charitable partner, Spirit of Giving,” said Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Executive Director Doug Mosley. The event kicked off the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Festival Days held annually in August. Money raised benefited the Bowl’s charity partner, Spirit of Giving, and its Back to School Bash. Also performing in the competition were: • Alexis Bentinganan, 13, vocalist, Port St. Lucie; student at Lincoln Park Academy. • Maria Gabriela Esquivel, 38, vocalist, Fort Lauderdale. • Student at Florida Atlantic University School of Music. She is an artist/author of “Gema, the Curious Butterfly”; singer of “Musical Experience” at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a program created to help heal patients through music. • Alyssa Porter, 15, vocalist, Hobe Sound, student at Jensen Beach High School. • Emily Shecter, 18, vocalist, Wellington. Student studying musical theater. • Carla Hicks, 44, vocalist, Boynton Beach. Works at Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches as a care support specialist. For more information on the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl, visit www.cheribundibocaratonbowl.com.

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Boca-written ‘Boca Bound’ musical to debut at Wick Theatre By: Dale King Contributing Writer

bee will direct the production.

You never know what will inspire the creation of a stage musical.

“I am excited to start working with this phenomenal cast and creative team,” said Larabee, who just arrived a few weeks ago to begin rehearsals. “We are fortunate to be working with an eclectic array of actors and artists from South Florida, Broadway, national tours and regional theatres from across the country.”

Boca Bound, the music-packed production crafted by a pair of Boca residents, traces its roots to a woman’s immobilizing leg injury and the kind deed by friends who encouraged her to find some “intellectual stimulation” to help out during her lengthy recuperation. What transpired after a year of recovery and two years of relentless writing and music composition is a slice-of-life, “Oh, that happened to a friend of mine” musical story that hits the local stage later this month, said the show’s author, Bonnie Logan. The Wick Theatre at 7901 N. Federal Highway opens its seventh season Sept. 19-22 with the premiere performance of Boca Bound, based on Logan’s book, with music and lyrics by Richard Peshkin. The first-time playwright and the composer both call Boca Raton home. The show includes 19 songs performed by an eight-piece musical group. The performers plan to release a cast album afterward. A team effort, Boca Bound is being produced by White Ibis Productions. Michael J. Moritz Jr., recipient of a 2019 Tony Award as a co-producer of Hadestown on Broadway, is the production’s music supervisor and vocal arranger. Chad Lara-

Businesswoman Bonnie Logan, the woman at the center of the project, was active with her own career and her husband’s work. A couple of years ago, they were leaving a restaurant when she caught her foot in the grate of a storm drain and fell, severely injuring her leg and damaging a replaced knee. During “a year of trying to get well,” she was visited by her good friends, Karen and Richard Peshkin. Richard, a retired physician with considerable experience in music, suggested she needed “intellectual stimulation” and proposed she write a story. “You decide what it’s going to be about,” Richard told Bonnie. “Here are a couple of songs I wrote - think of them as inspiration. I’ll be back in a few days,” she recalled him saying. “Karen and I knew Bonnie as a friend,” Peshkin said. “And we were aware she has a great sense of humor. Little did we know that she has great writing skills and a strong ear for dialogue.”

“I wrote all the time, for work, but never for theatre,” Logan said. “And other than being able to tell stories about anything, I never thought writing for theatre, let alone musical theatre, was in my future… not even for a second.” Logan said the project was moving along when it hit a wall. “We were in a crisis” that needed solving. She happened to attend a show at the Polo Club featuring Michael Moritz. “I literally ran to the stage after and asked him to help.” He did – and became the show’s musical supervisor and vocal arranger.” Peshkin wrote the music and the preparation went along. “I learned that writing. “You have to be a team player,” he said. “Musically, I learned that writing lyrics within the framework of a story is much easier than trying to start from scratch without a particular theme. Thus, I wrote each song’s lyrics first before adding the melody. In the past, it was random.” “And I learned very quickly that I didn’t need 20 years of experience to write a meaningful and honest story,” Logan noted. “You can learn the technical skills necessary if you’re passionate and not afraid to work hard (and we worked very hard). And special people can always be found to help you learn what you need.” “What I discovered was what I really needed, I already had … a lifetime of stories to tell.”

Boca Bound tells the tale of Nadine, a successful New York attorney. When a significant change occurs in her well-ordered life, she must learn to adapt - and to reassess. A trip to Boca Raton, re-connections with friends and family and the possibility of a future she had often dreamed of but never believed could happen, lead Nadine on a journey of discovery - about the choices she has made and those she can still make in order to find fulfillment and happiness. The cast includes Neva Rae Powers as Nadine, Missy McArdle as Gert and Steve Carroll as Allan. Other cast members include Philip Chaffin, Justin Figueroa, Ashley Wilcox, Gail Byer, J.R. Coley, Peter Librach, Janna Morrison, Colleen Pagano and Troy Stanley. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Pap Corps, a cancer-fighting organization founded in 1952. It has donated a total of $110 million to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016. The Pap Corps gets its name from Dr. George Papanicolaou, a pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, who introduced the world to the revolutionary “Pap” test to find cancer in women. To purchase tickets, visit www.thewick. org or www.bocaboundmusical.com, or call 561-995-2333.

Local mom scoop on things to do with your kids, friends this September By: Heather McMechan Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

Envy Apple sampling event at Publix

This event is free and located at The Great Lawn, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and snuggle up for featured films – including newly released hits and throwback favorites. After hours, call 561-822-2222 for information on event cancellations.

Saturday, Sept. 7 from 2-3 p.m.

ipe sampled at the Envy Apple Sampler event on Sept. 7. Shaved Fennel and Envy Apple Salad. Pot Roast Envy Apple Oat Crumble with Citrus Caramel Topping

Local Mom Scoop will be sharing her Envy apple recipe at Publix on Saturday, September 7. Come meet her and taste delicious recipes created using Envy apples from Publix. Moms will want to miss trying this delicious recipe that is perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

Registration opens for this class at 10:00 a.m. on 9/6/2019.

The event is at Publix located at 5050 Champion Blvd.

Screen on the Green

An Evening With Envy™ Apple

Friday, Sept. 13 from 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 p.m.

“Dumbo” (PG) 2019

It’s prime apple season, and there’s no better time to learn how to entertain with versatile and delicious EnvyTM apples. Be inspired by top local food bloggers as they demonstrate their favorite EnvyTM apple recipes, from savory to sweet! You’ll get to try an appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. Delight your palate and discover the versatility of cooking with Envy - one of the country’s hottest food trends.

Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, largerthan-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that

Menu: Welcome Aperitif - Pumpkin-Spiced Apple Cider, Chef ’s choice appetizer showcasing a blogger’s favorite rec-

The event is located at Publix Apron Cooking School at the Polo Shoppes located at 5050 Champion Blvd. Call 561994-4461 for details.

ArtNEST Delray Birthday Party Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2-5 p.m. ArtNEST Delray will open its doors to the community on for its 2nd Birthday pARTy, a free community event to include complimentary art activities for the kids, face painting, live art demonstrations, light treats and more. In addition to the free activities and treats, artNEST will sell t-shirts whereby all the proceeds will go toward their scholarship fund. Age-appropriate classes for “grown-ups and me” and independent children ages two to pre-teen focus on the basics of visual arts and challenge inventiveness, problem-solving and imagination. ArtNEST Delray is located at 275 South Federal Highway, #340.

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LPGA tournament heads to Boca Rio Golf Club in January By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor The top 108 women golfers will hit the links at Boca Rio Golf Club Jan. 20-26 during the 2020 Gainbridge LPGA tournament. Vying for a $2 million purse, the inaugural event will consist of 72 holes of stroke play. On hand to announce the tournament last month were locals and LPGA tour players Lexi Thompson and Morgan Pressel, who is an honorary member at

Moderator Rick Harrow, Group1001 CEO Dan Tow- Boca Rio will host 108 LPGA players in a 72-hole tournariss, Boca Rio Golf Club president Paul Shapiro, Chief ment Jan. 20-26. Staff photo. LPGA professionals Lexi Thompson and Morgan Tournament Business Officer for LPGA Ricki Lasky, Chief Tournament Business Officer of the Pressel announce Gainbridge at Boca Rio tour- Lexi Thompson and Morgan Pressel announce Gainbridge at Boca Rio. Staff photo. nament. Staff photo.

the members always opposed the idea.

LPGA Ricki Lasky said the tournament is honored to be playing at Boca Rio and

the members-only, private club.

The tournament will take place one week

Finally, the members came around to the

fans are in for a “can’t miss event.”

Pressel, a Boca resident, said she is look-

after the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions on Jan.15-19 in Lake Bue-

time. The idea to bring the tournament

na Vista.

came from Pressel during her founda-

“These are the most elite players you will

ing forward to bringing her friends to the area she grew up in and where she learned how to play golf.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be in South Florida,” said Dan Towriss, CEO

tion’s golf tournament. An agreement was inked over the summer.

LPGA tournaments are broadcast to 170 all eyes will be on Gainbridge at Boca

“We are fortunate to call this our home-

of Group 1001, the title sponsor of the

He said the course is not a typical South

town,” Pressel said.

event.

Florida course because it isn’t defended

Thompson, who lives in Delray Beach,

Boca Rio Golf Club president Paul Sha-

said she is looking forward to sleeping in

piro said the club has been approached

her own bed during the tournament.

about hosting a tournament before and

ever meet,” she said.

by water. The course designed by Robert von Hagge features 104 bunkers and tricky greens.

countries and come January, Lasky said Rio. “You guys are in for such a phenomenal treat,” she said to the crowd.

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Local mothers meet up to support World Breast Feeding Week By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer Dozens of mothers gathered at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute in Boca Raton Aug. 2 to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with the Latch On event. Lisa Lopez, a lactation consultant at Boca Regional Hospital, led the event which included an array of raffle prizes such as a breast pump, Starbucks gift card, original art work and much more. “I’m passionate about a mother and baby and supporting that journey,” said Lopez, who is a mother to four boys herself. “I’m all about celebrating moms and my goal is to help them find confidence in themselves. It’s all about surviving and thriving together. We must support each other.” As women breastfed their babies while snacking on lactation cookies, fresh fruit and breast-shaped chocolates, many of the women in attendance were part of a breastfeeding education and support group offered at The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute. “We come to the lactation support group and it’s been a really great place

Moms participated in the Latch On event at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute in Boca Raton Aug. 2 to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Photo by Joanie Cox-Henry.

to learn about breastfeeding and bond with other moms,” said Kelli Bryan who attends the group with her four and a half month old son, Knox Bryan. “It has allowed me to learn about breastfeeding as more of a lifestyle, which is key.” Lopez emphasized the support group is about so much more than the technique of breastfeeding. “Sometimes we just look at a mom in our support group and tell her how amazing she is. Sometimes knowing we are there for each other can make all the difference,” Lopez said. “We have support groups every Tuesday and Friday.”

Nurse Lisa Lopez with Knox Bryan and his mother Kelli Bryan at Latch On. Photo by Joanie Cox-Henry.

Sharon Norrie, Clinical Manager of Women’s and Children’s Services at Boca Raton Regional Hospital was excited to be part of the second Latch On Event. “The last event we did like this one was in 2011,” Norrie said. “We started planning this event in May and we’re very pleased with the turn out. It’s a sisterhood of women supporting other women. Sixty to 70 years ago, women sat around in groups breastfeeding. Then it went out of vogue and fortunately, now it has come back strong. Mothers and grandmothers are able to offer tips again and it’s really wonderful.”

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counter, you can administer through an IV,” he said.

Feeling run down from traveling or want to boost your body while you train for a marathon? IVY Remedy in downtown Delray Beach is serving up cocktails and boosts through IV therapy. Downtown Delray resident Vincent Coulas opened the lounge, which has a garden of eden vibe with ivy covering the walls and elements of earth, in May. The new venture allows him to combine his two backgrounds of hospitality and healthcare in one. The lounge, located at 84 SE 4th Ave., is geared toward making visitors feel comfortable and relaxed while the treat themselves to a vitamin concoction to help with hydration or energy. “We want to have people as relaxed as possible,” he said. Lounge chairs have blankets and pillows and the room feels like a living room rather than a sterile medical space.

Thursday is Ladies’s Day and treatments are half-off and come with champagne and rose.

Delray resident Vincent Coulas opened IVY Remedy in May. Staff photo.

$35, which helps provide the skin with a glow. IV treatments are typically marketed as helping cure hangovers, but Coulas said they do so much more. His clients are not hungover 21 year olds. He said they skew a bit older and are looking to stay healthy with immunity treatments between business trips or to provide an extra boost of a vitamin they are lacking like B-12. “Any vitamin you can take over the

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“I thought there was a need for it in Delray,” he said. “It was a good opportunity to provide a service that’s needed.” For more information and a menu of IV cocktails, visit https://ivyremedy.com

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White-Coats-4 Care raises $185,000 for FAU Med school Staff report

inception, which has helped more than 500 medical students.

The 9th annual White Coats-4-Care Donor Appreciation Reception brought in more than $185,000 for the incoming FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine class of 2023. The event preceded the formal Annual White Coat Ceremony held the same week when the new students walked the stage to receive their first White Coat that represents integrity, compassion and trust, and symbolizes their commitment to serve patients.

FAU President John Kelly, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Dean Dr. The Ninth annual White Coats-4-Care Committee. Submitted Phillip Boiselle, Event Co-Chairs Jon Kaye photo. and Bonnie Kaye. Submitted photo.

Personal notes from donors were inserted into each student’s coat pocket. The fundraising event, created devel-

oped and co-chaired by Kaye Communications, has also become the college’s principal scholarship fundraising event. It has raised more than $600,000 since its

During the event, Phillip Boiselle, M.D., dean of FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine also announced the Palm Beach County Medical Society donated new stethoscopes to each member of the Class of 2023. For more information or to make a contribution, contact Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Assistant Vice President for Development David S. Green, MBA at 561-297-4243 or davidgreen@ health.fau.edu.

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“Scholarship funds raised by White Coats-4-Care provide need-based financial support for gifted students who do not have the financial means to pay full tuition and give merit-based support to recognize their achievements,” Bonnie Kaye shared with attending donors. “Most importantly, these scholarships give students the ability to choose a career path in primary care – internal medicine, pediatrics and family medicine – in which salaries are lower than other medical specialties, but the impact on our community is the greatest.” “The Schmidt College of Medicine is committed to advancing the health and well-being of the community, but it cannot do it without the support of generous donors and devoted committee members who give their time, talent and treasure,” added Jon Kaye. “Success does take a village with vision, passion, unwavering commitment and engagement…and because of this, this year’s White Coats-4Care raised more scholarship funds than ever before.”

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3. Trello: Known as a business project management tool, families use Trello to systemize their lives effectively. The electronic corkboard keeps the week properly arranged and easy to see at a glance. Like the other apps, Trello can be shared with everyone, and users can add tasks, notes, appointments, and hundreds of other elements.

it, all systems fail, and you fall back into the dull, same old habits of years past. If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you understand while planning schedules, meals, and workouts, involving the family or friends is one of the keys to success. However, this season engage them beginning at step one: determining the week’s schedule. Many have turned to apps rather than the wall calendar with colorful post-its to improve daily structure. The method isn’t important. Having one and using it faithfully is critical.

With the children returning to school, the landscape shifts for everyone, including those without families, we tend to reflect on the humdrum of past school years. Driving time is longer, children abound and routines change. This year let’s set the reset button and re-approach this season with a shining light of accomplishment and organization. Establishing a sense of excitement and renewal instead of dread and growling is more productive and provides something to look forward to rather than a time when many wish to run away. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times; organization is the key to success. Without

Here are three popular apps for busy families: 1. Google Calendar: It’s free, simple, and available on all platforms. The color-coding feature resembles the formerly used wall calendar, and it’s simple to allocate tasks, appointments, activities, and more. The ability to share calendars and set permissions allows the entire family, nanny, and housekeeper to have access, which makes for a seamless week. https://www.google.com/calendar/about/ 2. Evernote: Has a basic free plan with enough features to keep you on point. Easily create lists, tasks, and reminders and share with your tribe. The ability to record and

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https://trello.com/en-US/platforms Once the most useful app for your lifestyle is selected, gather the family together and begin adding the basics. Excite the group about the cool features and how it’ll provide them more time for fun. Teach the children how to properly use the app and give them the responsibility to keep it updated and to add unexpected needs or events. Instead of the gunshot approach, where essential items, including self-care, are often forgotten, take charge this year and allow yourself the opportunity to schedule time for the health and sanity for you and those in your household. Choosing an organizational system and sticking with it is life-changing. New season, new system, new lifestyle habits. Be Specific! For example, input your morning routine. 1. 6 a.m.: wake up 2. 6:30 a.m.: breakfast

3. 7 a.m.: workout Add in reminders and alerts for: 1. Mini meals every three hours 2. Water breaks 3. No sitting for more than one hour 4. Family exercise/activity time Every week, schedule your food prep day. Include your family and another family or a friend. Don’t forget to enter time for reading, meditation, and date night. The functionality of using an app shows you there is time for everything. Rather than sloughing through the next few weeks and months, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for the ability to accomplish what’s important and necessary for you to live a healthier, happier life. Not to mention significantly reducing stress levels.

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Vestibular Neuritis: Common cause of dizziness after a cold By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspaper Vestibular neuritis is a condition characterized by the sensation of severe and violent spinning, nausea, vomiting, disequilibrium, blurred vision, and loss of mental clarity. It usually starts as a sore throat, flu, or cold with a viral origin. Measles, mumps, rubella, mononucleosis, and chicken pox can have a sequlae of vestibular neuritis. However, in some rare cases a bacterial infection is noted to be the cause as such in middle-ear infections and meningitis. The infection actually affects the middle-ear, specifically the vestibular nerve. Inflammation of the nerve ensues and normal conduction of information regarding balance that travels to your brain is short-circuited resulting in dizziness. The standard of care concerning the treatment of vestibular neuritis all starts with accurate diagnosis. There are two main tests that should be administered which are the videonystagmography (VNG) and force plate posturography (CAPS) tests, along with a detailed case history to determine exposure to a virus or bacteria. The VNG is an exam which requires goggles and a computer and

provides the clinician with very important information regarding voluntary and involuntary eye movements. There are certain types of dysfunctional eye movements that are noted with vestibular neuritis.Regarding the CAPS system, this is a platform that measure balance in a very detailed manner. Patients with vestibular neuritis score very low on this and exhibit large sway patterns. Lastly, blood work can be ordered as well to rule out bacterial causes of vestibular neuritis. Once a diagnosis has been reached, treatment usually begins with medications to control the symptoms as well as treat the underlying disorder if due to a bacteria. Within the first 3-5 days the patient should notice some of the static symptoms improve such as malaise, nausea, blurred vision, mental clarity, and the violent vertigo. However, the dynamic symptoms that usually come with movement and entail vertigo and disequilibrium may take several weeks or months. Patients often complain of feeling “off kilter” for quite some period after. This

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not to seek treatment may develop chronic vestibular neuritis. Symptoms for this condition may go on for years. Seek treatment after any vestibular neuritis episode. Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only one thousand in the country. He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He provides specialized care for difficult cases of back neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach and can be reached at 561-330-6096, drconde@ thecondecenter.com, www.thecondecenter.com

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Sample wine, cheese, high end liquor at Delray’s Wine Room Kitchen & Bar By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Want to know what an $1,800 bottle of Screaming Eagle wine tastes like without buying a bottle? Head to the newly opened The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar in Delray and try a few ounces at a fraction of the price that a bottle would set you back. The concept features wine machines that offer 2.5 and 5 ounce pours of wines from around the world. It is located at 411 E. Atlantic Ave., the former location of Caffe Martier. It is the second The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar location. The first location in Winter Park just celebrated its 13 anniversary this year. “We wanted to have another location,” managing partner Bruce Simberg said. “I live in South Florida and we thought Delray was the right place for it.” He said the people and vibrancy of how exciting Delray is with new apartments and hotels opening is what drew him to open the second location. “Delray is a walking street like Winter Park,” he said. “People love to come by, walk in and taste the wines we have.” The entire space has been gutted and renovated by Simberg and his team. The space now totals 7,500-squarefeet and features a main bar area, the tasting machines that stock 200 wines, a retail space where you can purchase cheese, wine, liquor and charcuterie boards, a VIP room that holds about 14 people, a private dining room with space for 31 people, a wareroom that

fits 2,600 bottles of wine and lounge areas in the middle for people to enjoy their drinks. There is also a full kitchen that will be led by Chef Blair Wilson. The original speakeasy bar has been renovated and restored to its original state, Simberg said. “We renovated and restored the entire bar from scratch and brought it back to what it was years ago,” he said. Even the roof of the building came off for the renovations. The floors are brand new, except for the speakeasy area, those floors remained original. “It’s really beautiful,” Simberg said. “People can sit and enjoy the wine machines and the food.” Simberg began collecting wines over 40 years ago. When he and his VP of operations at the Winter Park location saw the wine machines, he said they knew it would be a great way for people to enjoy and taste wines. Wine tastings vary in price from $1

to “some very, very expensive wines” that cost upward of $60 or $70 for a taste, he said. Simberg’s go-to wines are French Bordeaux and burgundies, but The Wine Room offers an array of wines from across the globe. And for the non-wine drinkers, the venue also offers high-end liquor on the menu. You can find a 40-year-old Scotch, 25-year Macallan and fine bourbons. Restaurant brokerage firm Prakas & Co. helped The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar land its downtown location. Athan “Tom” Prakas, owner of Prakas & Co., was the exclusive broker in the deal. He said he brought Simberg and his partners to all types of different spaces including in Boca and Fort Lauderdale, but they agreed they wanted to be in Delray.

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Students have until Oct. 4 to apply. Finalists will be notified on Jan. 3, 2020 and will receive mentorship from leading philanthropists and local business leaders. The finalists will present their charity ideas in a “Shark Tank” TV Show-like presentation in front of philanthropist investors and an audience of hundreds during the live pitch event on March 19, 2020. Each student-generated idea can be awarded up to $15,000 in initial funding to get their nonprofit ideas up-and-running. Application link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ philanthropytank-pb-2019

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Boca’s FROPRO protein snacks to debut new flavors this month Staff report What started out of his home kitchen as a healthy snack with a boost of protein can now be purchased at your local Whole Foods store. FROPRO started out of Matthew Williams’ kitchen. It was 2010 and he was newly sober. He was working in a gym training clients and during his downtime he was meal prepping before it was a trend. Looking for a snack to help get him through the day, he grabbed staple items from his pantry and whipped up his first bar. It was peanut butter, protein powder, oats, cinnamon and honey.

ing at if he could bring some in for clients to sample. Then the orders began coming in. Within the next year, they were creating batches in their home kitchen. There was no fancy packaging or labeling. She said it was like when you bake cookies and share them with your friends because you think they taste good. Then word about the snack began to spread. Their friends told them they should sell the bars. When a local juice bar owner asked Williams to fulfill an order of 100 bars, FROPRO became a decent side hustle. Williams said he would take orders with a

Now, there are eight flavors with three new ones set to debut this month. Options include vanilla, cacao, coffee, mint, almond, key lime, coconut and PB &J. Vanilla is the most popular flavor. Matthew’s favorite is mint. His wife and co-founder Chelsea’s goto flavor is almond butter. The three new flavors are banana crunch, blueberry almond and birthday cake as a limited flavor in honor of Matthew’s birthday on Sept. 22. “It was a hobby,” Chelsea said of the early days of FROPRO. Matthew had asked the gym he was work-

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Matthew and Chelsea Williams are the co-founders of FROPRO. Submitted photo.

A defining moment for Williams and the company was when he ran the New York City Marathon in 2016. His story of getting sober and his road to recovery was the inspiration for a 90-second commercial spot that aired nationally on ESPN after he won the “Real Lives, Real Runners” contest sponsored by FootLocker and ASICS. The name of the film “Second Chances” highlighted his path of recovery.

They are now located in Boca and the back of the space houses a gym. When Matthew isn’t concocting new flavors or working out, he is recording his new project, a podcast called “Wake up the Sun.”

“It was a pivotal point,” he said.

Featuring guests like Michelle Bazargan, business consultant and advisor, Hannah Ray, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, and Rob Thomas, owner of CROSSFIT Hype, listeners will gain insight into the practices put into place by highly driven and successful individuals.

A year later, FroPro was on the shelves of four Whole Foods locations. By 2018, it was for sale in all Florida stores. Last month, FROPRO was the grocer’s local feature of the month. The company received dedicated articles, social media campaigns and email distribution from Whole Foods. The packaging just received a fresh, updated look, but the staple silver packaging remains the same. FROPRO can also be found in Erewhon Market in California and purchased online. The company ships across the country. The couple said the goal is to grow the California market and expand nationwide.

The show explores the importance of creating routine, rituals and consistency in your day. He has always been an early riser since becoming sober and so he wakes up the sun.

“I’m really excited about this new adventure,” he said. “I’m always looking for new opportunities to be creative. I’m feeling really confident behind the mic and looking forward to sharing stories of people in our community who inspire me.” Listen to the “Wake Up the Sun” podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/412663 or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ show/035hCKsrmcXtve1n3HskuD

Congress Corridor lands tech tenant HappyorNot Americas Staff report Delray’s Congress Corridor has landed another tech firm in Centerpointe Delray, formerly known as The Arbors. The 70,000-square-foot office building will soon be home to HappyorNot Americas, a provider of digital customer service satisfaction and performance platforms. The expanding Finland-based tech company plans to relocate its 35-employee office in West Palm Beach to Delray Beach in the fall, with plans to hire up to 30 new employees. The company leased 9,004-square-feet at the 1690 Congress Avenue office building in Delray Beach. Butters Realty & Management Executive Vice President Darcie Lunsford and Senior Associate Sky Butters represented landlord and Centerpointe Delray devel-

oper CDS International Holdings in the transaction. NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Principal Jason Sundook and Commercial Associate Christopher Smith represented the tenant in the transaction. “A key differentiator with HappyorNot deciding to relocate to Centerpointe Delray district was their ability to be centrally located in an emerging tech market,” Smith said. “The relocation will further assist with HappyorNot’s growing brand along with improving their ability to recruit and retain talent.” The building is located in an area known as the Congress Corridor, on Congress Avenue south of Linton Boulevard. The site encompasses the former Office Depot headquarters campus where more than 600 apartments are slated to be built along with 330,000-square-feet of shops and restaurants.

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Tips for finding your second career By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Contrary to popular belief, life does have second acts. And if you’re nearing retirement and want—or need—to continue working, there’s some good news: You can leverage the knowledge and experience of your first career into a new one that can generate the income you need, and be personally fulfilling at the same time.

business or industry.

Here are five tips to help you find and prepare for the right second career.

2. Take stock of your goals and objectives. Take some time to step back from the rat race and really think about what you want to do in the future. What is important to you? What are you naturally gifted at? Do you want to work for yourself? Do you want to make a positive difference with your work? Your second career should be strongly connected to your inner desires and goals. Even if you don’t have the experience in that area yet, don’t despair. As the saying goes, if you want something badly enough, you’ll make it happen.

1. Start thinking about your second career now. No matter when you plan to retire from your current job, it’s never too early to start thinking about your life “2.0.” In fact, the longer time frame you have to plan, the better. If you’re serious about a specific area, take a class, volunteer, or offer to help out for free to get exposure to that

3. Start cleaning up the clutter. When it comes time to segue to a second career, it will be a lot easier if your life is in order. Start paying down debt, and make sure your credit score is strong. Consider small lifestyle changes that will reduce stress and increase peace and organization in your life.

4. Get and stay healthy. It’s true: When you are physically fit, you have more energy and are mentally sharper to face the challenges ahead. Starting a second career will take an incredible amount of energy, both mental and physical. Start getting in shape now for your future career. 5. Get out there and network. The best way to find your second career—the one that’s right for you—is to start networking, meeting people, asking questions, and getting exposure to the fields that interest you. If floral design is your thing, offer to volunteer on Saturdays at a flower shop to learn the trade. Take advantage of social networking pages that focus on your fields of choice. Read books on it. Take one small action every day toward your goal. 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 561-6425180. Neither New York Life, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult with your professional advisor for tax, legal or accounting advice.

Bringing up baby: Estate planning for your child By Jennifer L. Fulton, Esquire The Law Offices of Robin Bresky Special to the Boca and Delray newspaper It’s easy to think that estate planning is just for those with a little gray around

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And if you rely on a nanny or a friend or family member to take your children to doctor’s appointments, pick them up from school when ill, sign permission slips, or other such responsibilities, you may wish to prepare a general power of attorney or designation of health care surrogate for minor children. Fast forward 18 years . . . and now your little bundle of joy is classified as an adult and is heading off to college. Now is the perfect time to be sure your child has prepared a power of attorney and designation of health care surrogate naming you, the parent(s), to receive medical information, make medical decisions, and take care of their financial needs if they are unable to do so themselves. Without these documents, you are no longer entitled to do most of this for them. As they head off to college, congratulate yourself on your careful planning for your child, while you decide whether to turn their room into a workout room, a study, a craft room, or a home theater. Jennifer L. Fulton, Esq. is an attorney at The Law Offices of Robin Bresky (www. breskylegal.com) focusing on Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate and Trust Administration. A member of the Florida Bar since 1996 with a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Fulton works with clients to plan for the milestones of life (college, “adulting”, marriage, children, grandchildren, aging parents, pre- and post-divorce, loss of a spouse, aging, diminished mental capacity) and administration upon death. She can be reached at 561-994-6273 or EstatePlanning@BreskyLegal.com.

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Biz Briefs Delray’s Launch Potato makes best companies list Launch Potato was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For in last month’s issue of Florida Trend magazine. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium, and large employer categories. “We are honored to make this list for the second year in a row,” Launch Potato Founder Christine Yaged said. “Over the past year we’ve doubled in size while continuing to prioritize our culture and values. We strongly believe in enabling people to do their best work and we are proud to be named a Best Company to Work For.” Companies that chose to participate underwent an evaluation of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Local attorney named to AIDUIA’S 10 best in Florida for client satisfaction The American Institute of DUI/ DWI Attorneys recently recognized the performance of DUI Attorney Douglas I. Leifert as a 2019 “10 Best DUI Attorney for Client Satisfaction.” The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 DUI attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10

Best” list must pass AIDUIA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIDUIA’s independent evaluation. AIDUIA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process. One of the most significant aspects of the selection process involves attorneys’ relationships and reputation among his or her clients. As clients should be an attorney’s top priority, AIDUIA places the utmost emphasis on selecting lawyers who have achieved significant success in the field of DUI/DWI law without sacrificing the service and support they provide. Selection criteria therefore focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of Client Satisfaction.

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Boca’s 3Cinteractive Corp. to be acquired by UK-based company

“3Cinteractive adds complementary product capabilities and a blue-chip customer base to our business in North America. This, combined with our strong relationships with US and Canadian carriers will provide us with significant opportunities to extend the reach of our enterprise CPaaS offering,” said Bruce Bales, North American Chief Executive of IMImobile.

Boca-based 3Cinteractive Corp., the leading provider of Rich Communication Services (RCS), announced it has conditionally agreed to be acquired by global communications software provider IMImobile PLC. “We are incredibly inspired by the opportunities this new relationship unlocks for us. Together we can move faster and with more impact. We’ll leverage our strong US presence, client experience, and leadership in RCS Business Messaging while expanding our capabilities with IMImobile’s broader set of products and solutions,” said Mike FitzGibbon, President of 3C. Geographical compliments will expand market reach, while the combined products and services will enable delivery of intelligent, multichannel customer communications for leading enterprises worldwide. IMImobile’s enterprise CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) cloud communications platform, IMIconnect, enables businesses to intelligently create, manage and automate end-to-end digital customer communications across

“We are delighted to announce the acquisition of 3Cinteractive and look forward to bringing our technology platform and automation capabilities to new clients in North America and enhancing our RCS deployment capabilities globally,” Jay Patel, Group Chief Executive of IMImobile said. Not only is 3C a pioneer for deployment of RCS solutions, the acquisition provides IMImobile direct SMS short code connectivity to all major US carriers and accelerates IMImobile’s growth strategy in North America – the largest addressable market for IMImobile’s software.

vice to the organization. During his tenure, West Boca Medical Center has a 5-star rating for clinical excellence in maternity care from Healthgrades, and is also ranked in the top 5 percent in the nation for maternity care services seven straight years from Healthgrades. In addition, Feldman led the construction of the Breast Center at West Boca Diagnostic Imaging, focusing on comprehensive breast care. “George possesses unique business acumen, solid leadership skills and he is known for his ability to drive positive change within an organization to achieve gains in efficiency and quality,” said Maggie Gill, CEO at Delray Medical Center and Tenet Healthcare’s Palm Beach Market. “He has an exemplary record of motivating teams to exceed overarching company objectives, and will be a great addition to West Boca Medical Center.”

West Boca Medical Center has a new CEO after longtime CEO Mitch Feldman retires.

Rizzuto returns to Tenet from a former sister facility, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, where he served as the CEO, and prior to that, chief financial officer of the hospital. In this role, he was responsible for the financial performance of the hospital as well as its physician faculty plan. He provided oversight for the business office, revenue cycle, health information management, contracting, materials management, information systems and all finance department functions.

George Rizzuto now oversees all strategic, operational and clinical activities at the hospital. Rizzuto has more than 35 years of hospital leadership experience as a healthcare executive with extensive experience in hospital operations and finance, as well as public accounting.

Rizzuto also served as vice president of operations at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he improved the hospital’s financial performance, patient flow and patient satisfaction. Prior to this, George served in leadership roles at Central Montgomery Medical Center, Warminster Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital.

Rizzuto will be replacing longtime CEO Mitch Feldman, who is retiring from West Boca Medical Center and Tenet Healthcare after close to 30 years of ser-

Rizzuto graduated from LaSalle University before earning his Master’s in Business Administration from West Chester University.

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JARC’s relationship with Delray’s Stealth Supply expands Staff report

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Since 2016, JARC clients have been employees with Delray Beach-based Stealth Supply, a company that provides spare and repair parts in support of the United States Military.

The new program where clients head to Stealth Supply is called the Community Works Program. Currently, 65 clients working at 16 different local businesses

Stealth Supply is one of the companies that works with JARC to employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through JARC’s Adult Development Training (ADT) Program.

“It’s been a great, symbiotic relationship,” JARC CEO Jeffrey Zirulnick said. “They are a small business and we are providing them with a large work force.”

Stealth Supply brings products and packaging supplies to the JARC campus fulfillment center. About 30 JARC clients then get to work stuffing, labeling, packing, weighing, measuring and sealing packages. “When I walk into the JARC building, and see the clients working on our projects, it gives me great joy,” Stealth Supply. Co-owner Jerry Kaplan said. “They have a job and a sense of purpose and accomplishment.” And as the relationship has continued over the past several years, it has grown. Now, a few times a week JARC clients show up to work at Stealth Supply. Kaplan said he has rearranged the office so they have a dedicated area to work in. “Thanks to our partnership with JARC FL and the access we have to the many skilled individuals, there are countless jobs in the last few years that we’ve bid on and won,” Kaplan

Steve, JARC FL job coach, with JARC client Ashley. Submitted photo.

JARC clients are paid through a state grant. The goal of the program is for clients to learn the job through the program and master the skills so the company will then hire the employee, Zirulnick said.

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Delray dentist creates all-natural oral hygiene product line RiseWell

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By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer We are all so concerned about consuming all natural food and drink and using all natural make-up, shampoos, body lotions and other cosmetics… But have you ever made it a point to seek all-natural oral hygiene products? Probably not. We’ve all grown up with big name toothpaste brands shoved down our throats, we don’t even think twice about looking for a different product to use. That’s all about to change. Local Delray Beach resident and dentist, Dr. Derek Gatta DMD MS FACP, along with his New York-based brother-in-law, also a dentist, partnered up to create a 100 percent clean formulation. They took out the toxic ingredients with used all natural ones instead. They replaced fluoride with naturally derived hydroxyapatite, a mineral that makes up 90 percent of our tooth enamel and has been proven to strengthen, protect and whiten the teeth without fluoride.

RiseWell is an all-natural oral hygiene product line. Photo courtesy of RiseWell.

They developed a formula for an all natural, 100 percent safe and clean, free of fluoride, SLS and sulfites, parabens, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives — and it leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed. Aside from hydroxyapatite, which helps to restore tooth enamel, the ingredient list includes natural sweeteners stevia, sorbitol and erythritol, immunity boosting echinacea extract, anti-fungal and antibacterial tea tree oil, silica and calcium carbonate, anti-

So what inspired Drs. Derek and John to create this oneof-a-kind oral hygiene product? Derek’s sister, and John’s wife, Kori, started to pay very close attention to what she and her husband were putting in their bodies when they began the IVF process. It was time essentially clean up their lives, and they started with their morning routine, and the one product that they used every single day, at least twice. Toothpaste. They found it impossible to find a toothpaste that proved to be both clean and effective. And so RiseWell was born — and not too much later, so was their son. RiseWell is available in the U.S. and Canada and can be purchased online only at risewell.com. They have recently added mouthwash to their product inventory, and plan to release a floss in the near future.

CEO says ‘Business as usual for IPIC’ as company seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor IPIC movie-goers will not notice any changes as the luxury theater company initiates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings. “For us, it’s business as usual,” IPIC founder and CEO Hamid Hashemi told the Delray Newspaper. “Theaters are open and opera-

tional. Everything is business as usual for us and our guests.”

The news to file for Chapter 11 broke just a few days after a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission stated the company failed to make a $10 million interest payment due in July to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama, a pension fund for Ala-

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The filing stated that the company has $204 million of debt under a credit line offered through the pension fund and the company only had $2.2 million in cash. The pension company RSA holds 39.2 percent of IPIC’s stocks, according to the filing. The stock traded at just $1 once the release went out at the end of July.

IPIC CEO Hamid Hashemi said it is business as usual as the company files for bankruptcy. Photo courtesy of IPIC.

Under Chapter 11, the company will seek approval of either a sale or a reorganization plan and hopes to emerge with a healthy balance sheet and new capital structure.

tween that LLC and the city and city’s CRA are still in effect.

“The team remains intact,” Hashemi said. “The same people will operate the business.”

The financials issues do not stem from operations, but a “balance sheet problem,” he said.

The current management will work alongside the company’s restructuring advisors. Operations will be supported by debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing provided by the Retirement System of Alabama.

In a news release, Hashemi said the company’s need to restructure resulted from several factors.

IPIC anticipates that the restructuring process will conclude in 90-120 days from when the news broke on Aug. 5. While the proceedings are underway, Hashemi said the plan to move IPIC’s corporate headquarters to Delray is still on. “The move to Delray is still continued as planned,” he said. The goal was to move in September, but the bankruptcy news may push the date back, he said. Plans to add a restaurant to the Delray location are still moving forward, Hashemi said. “Nothing is changing,” he said. But the request for the restaurant was removed from a recent city agenda. The Delray location is not owned by the LLC that is seeking bankruptcy protection. The property was conveyed to Delray Beach 4th and 5th Avenue, LLC. All agreements be-

“IPIC was the first and only company building luxury theaters just 10 years ago which led to double digit growth year over year before the industry took notice,” he said in the release. “IPIC’s business plan called for building 25 locations in 4 to 5 years. Delays in development cycle combined with the high cost of capital depleted IPIC’s available resources before the company was able to reach critical mass and become self-funded.” He also points out delays related to the Delray location resulted in unforeseen costs and a significant slowdown in circuit-wide development and new grand openings. “The decision to commence a Chapter 11 case to pursue a comprehensive restructuring was not taken lightly but is necessary to accomplish our long-term goals and secure the company’s future,” he said. Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is serving as legal counsel, Aurora Management Partners is serving as financial advisor, and PJ Solomon is serving as investment banker to the company.

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Delray restaurateur, movie fanatic, parking expert Fran Marincola turns 80 By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor If you are looking for Fran Marincola you will likely find him at Living Room Theatre in Boca Raton, at his beachside Delray restaurant Caffe Luna Rosa or cruising around on his scooter. As the restaurateur turns 80 on Sept. 25, he doesn’t have plans of slowing down. “I’ve had a lot of lives,” he said reflecting on decades past from a table at Caffe Luna Rosa. He has owned nightclubs, food stands on the shore boardwalk, a miniature golf course and a haunted house. Born in South Philadelphia, Marincola is the oldest of four children. A younger brother died at the age of 4. It was a time when the Phillies and the A’s both played in the city of Brotherly Love, but Marincola followed neither team. He is a Yankees fan. “You root for your own,” he explained. The Yankees had Italian players like Crosetti and DiMaggio. “My uncles wanted me to root for the Yankees. We had ties to

the old country.” Marincola’s grandparents were born in Calabria and Naples. They were poor and never learned to speak English. His family owned hoagie shops and laundromats. Growing up, he walked everywhere. If you wanted to buy a chicken for dinner, you went to a store with live chickens, picked the one you wanted and they slaughtered and prepared it for you to take home to cook.

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He graduated from Villanova and Trenton State College for Teachers. He taught remedial reading in public schools for several years.

“It’s something I will never forget,” he said. “I met a lot of nice people. I met a lot of scary people. I am glad I did it, but I never want to do it again.”

“I got a lot out of teaching,” he said.

He served his time from 1972-1974. He said his mother never knew he was behind bars because his brother’s voice sounded similar enough to his on the phone.

Since teaching was a seasonal job, he also worked in the boardwalk business. He operated several stands selling hotdogs and other boardwalk treats. It was the 1970s and personal betting was considered a felony. Marincola and his bookie were caught, the book maker’s phone was tapped. The bet was for seven football playoff games and it cost Marin-

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The law that sent him to jail was changed two years after he completed his sentence. He received an expungement from his record. While he in prison, he had people running his boardwalk stands. Between 1975-1980, he said he made some money by purchasing used coin counters from buses, which he sold for a chunk of change. And when gambling was approved in Atlantic City, he invested that money into RTA resorts. “I knew they were going to make money,” he said. “People can now drive to play black jack and craps. It was a speculative move, but that is what I do.” He said he borrowed money from his sister and a doctor friend and purchased more stock. He said he went to work with his stockbroker every day. When he sold his stock it was up to $184 per share. He estimates he paid about $13 per share. “I made big money,” he said.

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That money brought him to Long Branch and back into the boardwalk business where he operated serval stalls and a mini golf course that he ended up selling to the city when they needed the land. He also owned two nightclubs. One of the clubs was in trouble when the city passed a rule demanding a midnight closing time. The fate of the club changed when he met

Before Fran Marincola moved to Delray, he ran businesses on the shore boardwalk. Submitted photo.

Bruce Springsteen at his gym. His friend was friendly with the Boss and he said he wanted to go to the club that night. He showed up and the crowd went nuts, Marincola said. He played with a reggae band they had performing weekly. “People started coming into our nightclub at 5 p.m.,” he said. The 1987 fire of the Long Branch boardwalk is what brought Marincola to Delray Beach for good. “My friend had a place here in the 80s and I would stay there,” he said. “He said you should try Delray.” In 1993, he purchased what is now Caffe Luna Rosa. At first, it just sold to-go items because the condo above the space did not allow food for consumption on premises. A few years later, he purchased enough units in the building to be able to have a big enough vote to change the rule and then the restaurant opened. “We have never had a year that we didn’t do better than the year before,” he said. The restaurant has attracted locals and celebrities for breakfast, lunch and dinner. His favorite actress Helen Mirren has dined in. So has Steve Kerr and Kid Rock. And when Marincola isn’t checking in on the restaurant, he is either attending a city meeting, critiquing a movie, debating politics or hanging out with his wife, Kim.

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By: Jessica Del Vecchio Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers AD Henderson University School has been named the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 9 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche, the largest website for researching public and private K-12 schools.

Three of Boca’s Office of Economic Development’s most recent projects are all from out of state. One is the expansion of a publicly traded company from New Jersey, which is opening a regional headquarters in Boca Raton. The other companies are both privately held. One is relocating from New York City and the other is relocating from Palo Alto, Calif. Penn-Florida Companies announced a $225 million construction loan from Madison Realty Capital for the final phase of Via Mizner and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Downtown Boca Raton.

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Four of the six lease deals in Colliers International’s latest analytical report took place in Boca Raton. The four leases equate to

Restaurant Roundup Fast-casual Asian eatery Bento expands to Boca Raton Bento, a fast-casual pan-Asian restaurant, has made its way to Boca Raton. The Gainesville-based concept, popular among University of Florida students, has expanded into other Florida cities over the past several years including Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, St. Pete and Davie. Now, Boca Raton has its own Bento location at the Park Place plaza on Military Trail next to the Office Depot Headquarters. Owner Johnny Tung said the restaurant thrives when it is located near universities. The Davie location is near Nova Southeastern University. With Lynn University and Florida Atlantic University nearby, he said Boca was on his radar. When he saw the Park Place plaza, he said he knew he found the location. There are other fast-casual concepts in the plaza, including Fresh Kitchen and Habit Burger, and he said he wanted to be around similar locations. During a grand opening last month, Mayor Scott Singer welcomed Bento to Boca.

TouchSuite, one of South Florida’s fastest-growing technology companies is set to invest $5 million to overhaul its Boca Raton headquarters. Broadstone North Boca, the 384-unit apartment development at 7801 N. Federal Highway, sold for $120 million. The sale equates to $312,500 per door. Subculture Coffee announced Mizner Park for its newest location. This will mark the fifth location for the coffee shop. The Boca Raton/Highland Beach residential market Q2 overview reports nearly 900 condo units sold in the second quarter. This is up 4.3 percent year-over-year. The Office placed an advertisement in the international publication, the Waldorf Astoria magazine. With an average readership

“We want to wish you the best of success,” he said. The restaurant hosted officials and media to a sampling of sushi offerings, boba tea and signature items. There was a live chef demonstration that included filleting an entire fish and how to smoke sashimi. Fifth Avenue Grill closes Delray’s Fifth Avenue Grill shut its doors last month. The restaurant had been open for 30 years before it shuttered. The restaurant was a favorite during the holiday season for its Christmas decorations.

of 911,650, the City of Boca Raton will be advertising for corporate relocations in 33 branded hotels in 16 countries across the globe. Imagine our surprise when we opened the publication and found our new ad beside the magazine’s Welcome Letter. Boca Raton – Make It a One Way Trip. Have corporate news to share or looking to relocate/expand your company to Boca Raton? Contact the city’s economic development office at economicdevelopment@myboca.us or 561-393-7761. Want to see what we are up to? Follow us on Facebook @BocaEconomicDevelopment.

Paired with a glass of a Super Tuscan wine, the sampling supplied bites of sweet and savory. For the main course, we tried the nightly Thursday special of veal chop alla parmigiana. The veal was served bone-in with a side of spaghetti. We paired that with a dish exclusive to Elisabetta’s, not found on the Louie Bossi menu, cappelinni e calamari. The long pasta option featured pasta with calamari with a san marzano sauce and the heat from calabrian chili peppers. Entrees were large and we took home leftovers. We did leave room for the gelato sundae dessert with three different flavors and a homemade cookie.

Elisabetta’s replaces 32 East Big Time Restaurant Group has opened another eatery in downtown Delray. The sister restaurant to Louie Bossi, which has a location in Boca, offers Italian fare with homemade pastas, breads, and pastries. During a recent media dine, we started the meal with a charcuterie of a selection of salamis made-in-house and mozzarella cheese. The platter came with breadsticks, grapes and honey for dipping.

The extensive menu also offers pizzas, entrees from the wood burning grill and steaks that are dry-aged in house. The cocktail menu offers Italian classics and creative tastings along with an extensive wine list. Elisabetta’s is open daily for dinner and lunch and will serve brunch on weekends.

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Intern Power to Care Day participants spruce up Delray’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer The Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach were abuzz with activity on Aug. 1 as more than 150 FPL and NextEra Energy, Inc. summer interns spent the day beautifying and renovating the facility, both inside and out. The volunteer effort, coordinated with United Way of Palm Beach County, is part of the 7th annual Intern Power to Care Day, which allows interns to experience the company’s core value of giving back to the communities it serves. “Our company and employees care about giving back,” said FPL’s External Affairs Manager, Sophia Eccleston. “It’s one of our core values to give back to the communities we serve. We’re excited to lend a hand today to Achievement Centers for Children and Families, which creates opportunities for children and their families to thrive in a positive environment.” She also gave credit to the United Way of Palm Beach County for providing support and resources. Achievement Centers for Children & Families is a community-based, family focused organization which provides opportunities such as education, skill building and healthy lifestyles for under-resourced children. Volunteers in lime green FPL T-shirts were coloring murals created by Jupiter-based artist Alice Denny, sorting toys and clothing, cleaning classrooms and buses, remodeling the after-school supply storage room and creating STEAM/ STEM labs for the after-school program. “Having these interns here working so hard means everything,” said Jessica Gregoire, Director of Community Engagement for Achievement Centers. “As a nonprofit, our focus is on the programs we provide and not so much on the facility. We’ve never

FPL Power To Care Interns painting an exte- FPL Power To Care Interns painting a mural rior wall at the Achievement Centers for Chil- at the Achievement Centers for Children and dren and Families in Delray Beach. The mural Families. Photo by Jan Engoren. was created by Jupiter-based artist Alice Denny. Photo by Jan Engoren.

had this level of beautification before. This personal touch will create a less institutional feel and a more personable, inviting, homey feeling.” One of those interns was Delray-born and raised FAU computer science graduate student, Jamie Craig, 29. She spent three months over the summer interning at NextEra Energy working with their Robotics Process Automation Team. She helped build a robot with cognitive capabilities to understand natural language processing which allows the robots to complete tedious, repetitive tasks, so humans don’t have to. Her interests lie in renewable and sustainable energy and in doing something meaningful for society, she says. “It was a great opportunity to intern at FPL/NextEra,” Craig said. “Today is one of my favorite days. It’s great to be here in Delray painting murals and doing something for my community.” Likewise, Palm Beach Gardens resident and Colombian native Juan Ortiz, 30, has returned as an FPL intern for his third consecutive year. An older student (his plans for joining the Marine Corps were shelved after a motorcycle accident) Ortiz hopes to graduate from FAU in December with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was spending the day painting an Everglades-themed mural, something he said was right up his alley, as a dilletante artist. “We’re paying it forward,” he said, “like that movie (Mimi Leder’s 2000

Justin Osagie (L) Alex Suarez (R) participate in Intern Power to Care Day. Photo courtesy of Joe Skipper.

film, “Pay It Forward”). He was unreserved in his regard for the experience and exposure he gained through the FPL/NextEra internship experience. “I love the corporate culture,” says Ortiz, who was a part of their wind fleet team, in the Power Generation Division (PGD) working with wind turbines. “They are encouraging and treat you with respect, even though you are still learning.” Ortiz had the opportunity to travel with the team to Texas where he worked on a wind turbine, climbing up an 180-foot-tower ladder in full gear. “It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to exercise my career in a real-life situation,” Ortiz says. “I was able to collaborate with other engineers and found it both challenging and inspiring.”

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Ortiz has already interviewed for a full-time job with NextEra and says he’d be thrilled to start his career with the company. “I wish more companies would invest in young people and believe in their communities,” Ortiz said.“FPL/NextEra encourages their employees to serve the communities. It helps us as well, not only the communities. It’s a super-privilege to be a part of this Intern Power to Care Day.”

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Delray Beach Housing Authority receives final loan approval for Island Cove Project

to 140 percent of Area Median Income or income levels between $60,000 to $105,560.”

The Delray Beach Housing Authority received approval from the Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority for a non-revolving pre-development loan of up to $750,000 and a $1.7 million revolving construction loan for Phase III of their Village Square project—now called Island Cove.

Studies show that affordable housing provides a solid foundation for a strong community. Residents who live in a home that is affordable have funds to purchase food, provide health care and satisfy other living needs. Residents of affordable homes also have the economic means to purchase goods and services in their communities. Affordable housing helps to create economic stability.

Phase III is proposed as a 54-unit for-sale townhome project on the remaining approximately 3 acre site on SW 8th Street and SW 12th Avenue in Delray Beach.

“Our properties provide working families a place to call home,” said Dorothy Ellington, President and CEO of the DBHA. “By providing families with the space they need and services that help parents and their children thrive, we help build communities. This phase of the redevelopment will focus on community heroes: firefighters, teachers, law enforcement officers, nurses and other members of the workforce and first responders. Families will be at 80 percent

Boca Woods Country Club hires new Executive Chef Boca Woods Country Club recently hired Chef Ryan Corbin as Executive Chef. Chef Corbin was the executive chef at Lago Mar for 2 years and also has experience at Boca West where he worked for 5 years. He comes to Boca Woods from Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club where he has served as executive sous chef for over 7 years.

Total development costs are expected to be approximately $18.5 million with construction of 9 buildings of six townhomes each over 36 months. The non-revolving $750,000 pre-development loan would be used to pay for a portion of the costs of the architect, project manager, marketing, legal, survey and testing. The revolving $1.7 million portion will be vertical construction of one of the nine in total six-unit buildings. Revolving construction amount may be increased by an additional $1.7 million solely as the discretion of the Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County and subject to the availability of funding.

“Vitacost conducted an extensive search of amenity-laden office properties in the region to fulfill its charge of finding a modernized, collaborative workplace environment with an abundance of natural light,” said Millowitz. “Boca Raton Innovation Center is the Southeast’s premier science and technology hub, and its proximity to talent and walkable amenities will provide Vitacost with a significant recruiting advantage in the years to come.”

Vitacost signs new lease at BRIC E-commerce company Vitacost has inked a new lease at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. Thanks to help from Newmark Knight Frank Executive Managing Director Mitchell Millowitz, the subsidy of Kroger relocated from its one-story building in the Park at Broken Sound to the former IBM headquarter campus. The 35,438-square-foot deal is part of an ongoing transformation for the online vitamin and healthy product supplier. The new space is located at 4700 Exchange Court. The Boca Raton Innovation Campus features an impressive array of onsite amenities that include a state-of-the-art fitness center, high-tech conference center, food hall, onsite accredited day care center and numer-

Chef Corbin grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota and has lived in Florida since 2003. He earned an associate degree in Culinary Arts at the Minneapolis Art Institute and interned at Charlie Trotters in Chicago for six months. He has been an active member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) since 2005. When Chef Corbin isn’t working, he enjoys playing softball and doing CrossFit. “I have always enjoyed providing a variety of dishes and creating exciting menus to serve the membership’s desires,” Corbin said. “I look forward to joining the Boca Woods team and bringing excitement to the dining experience. I’m also thrilled about the club’s expansion and the opportunity to be a part of that growth along with our culinary team.” Real estate marketing firms Sun & Moon and Pace join forces

Industry leaders of the real estate marketing field Madelyne Kirch, President of Sun & Moon Marketing Communications, and Cara Faske, CEO of Pace Branding & Marketing are teaming up under the Pace umbrella.

Pace Branding & Advertising CEO Cara Faske, Pace President Diana Riser, and Sun & Moon Founder Pace is based in New Madelyne Kirsch. Submitted photo.

York and has offices in Orlando, Miami and Boca. Sun & Moon celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Pace was founded in 1954 and is led by Faske and president, Diana Riser. A WPP company for many years, Faske and Riser took the company private in December and now own it independently. Erin Deady, P.A. launches new practice area Erin L. Deady, P.A., announced the formation of a new practice area in the firm—a title company for residential real estate transactions. The new area will focus on providing clients with secure residential real estate closings inclusive of title searches, reviewing title, working with the realtors and mortgage brokers, review of all closing documents and preparing the closing documents for all parties.

“We are very excited about the launch of this new practice area,” Deady said. “This new area made sense for us as a way to expand our client services in the real estate industry. In addition, the fact that we are attorneys will give us a leg-up since our experience allows us to look at the big picture for our clients.” The firm can host a closing in their office or at a mutually convenient location. “We will ensure for a smooth closing from start to finish and ensure clear title is transferred between owners,”

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Construction on Ocean Delray luxury beachfront residences underway Staff report Demolition on the former Wright by the Sea Hotel property took place this summer to make way for Ocean Delray, ultra-luxury beachfront residences. Located at 1901 S. Ocean Blvd., the project features 19 residences priced from $5 million to $10 million. So far, the sales team has already sold 40 percent of the project, totaling $45 million, according IMI Worldwide Properties, the exclusive sales and marketing representative for the project.

Demolition on the Wright by the Sea Hotel took Ocean Delray luxury condos will be built at the place this summer to make way for Ocean Delray. former location of the Wright by the Sea hotel. A rendering of the Ocean Delray luxury condo project located at 1901 S. Ocean Blvd.. Submitted photo. Submitted photo. Submitted photo.

The project is being co-developed by National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA) and U.S. Construction. “This is the first step in bringing our world-class development to life and setting a new standard for oceanfront living in Delray Beach and Palm Beach County,” said John Farina, President and CEO of U.S. Construction, of the demolition phase. The residences are named after famed artists like DaVinci, Michelangelo, and Van Gogh. They will range from 3,373-squarefeet to more than 4,400-square-feet of living space. The 3-bedroom plus den to 5-bedroom residences, complete with 4.5 to 6.5 bathrooms, also offer expansive oceanfront terraces that add from 682 to over 2,300-square-feet of additional liv-

A rendering shows the view from inside an Ocean Delray condo unit. Submitted A rendering of the Ocean Delray luxury condo project as you drive to entryphoto. way. Submitted photo.

ing area with glass panel balcony railings that will create a seamless transition to the beachfront beyond. The site also features over 200 feet of ocean frontage and some of the widest seagrass dune lines in South Florida. Designed by famed South Florida architect Randall Stofft, Ocean Delray is being built on a prized 1.8-acre parcel and will rise three stories.

The developer has created a one-of-akind hospitality experience, including beachfront lounges and cabanas. Ocean Delray’s residents will also have access to a pool lounge suite with personal, custom full-height lockers and changing rooms.The development also comes complete with a state-of-the-art Peloton experience room where residents can access the latest in exercise equipment and technology.

Why should you sell your home in 2019? By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers If you still love your home and are not thinking of selling now, you may want to wait another five years before revisiting the thought of selling. But if you’re weighing your options to sell, considering selling this year or maybe the year after, but don’t wait too long. Here are four reasons to sell your house in 2019: 300,000 new residents are moving to Florida each year. That is 900 each day! 2. Interest rates may get still lower making it more affordable to the buyers, so they can afford more house and you can also qualify for a higher amount of your new mortgage. 3. This time of the year is a great time to sell in Florida. The vacation time is over, schools starts and the “snowbirds” are looking to buy. 4. Additionally, Trulia, an all-in-one real estate site that gives you the local scoop about homes for sale, says that more than one-fifth of Americans between ages 18 and 34 said they plan to buy a home within the next 12 months. The State’s Demographic Estimating Conference estimates a steady growth through April 1, 2024. The report estimates

the population to jump to 22.8 million as of April 1, 2024. If you have high equity in your home, you have a larger amount for the down payment of your new home available after you sell the home, which translates into a lower interest rate on your new mortgage. Lenders are basing the interest rates on your good credit score and the amount of down payment. Why? Because there is less risk for the lender. And if you pay more than 20 percent down, you are also saving the mortgage insurance premium. If you have Homestead on your residence, did you know that you take the tax advantage with you if you are buying another home in Florida? This is called: Portability. You are allowed to transfer all or a portion of your tax benefit, up to $500,000, from a Florida home with a homestead exemption to a new home within the State of Florida, as long as the home qualifies for a homestead exemption. After you decide to sell your house, you have to find out the value of your house. You can get the value through com-

“We are very excited to be moving forward on this amazing development—and creating an exclusive residential enclave for our distinguished buyers,” added Glenn La Mattina, SVP of Development at NRIA. Currently, reservations are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, interested buyers can contact 800-7939783.

puter models, or you can get a professional appraisal or a comparative market analysis from a Realtor®. You may be surprised that you may get different results. Why? Everybody is using different data and adjustments are made on personal opinion. They all will tell you it is an estimate. Zillow, a leading real estate marketplace empowering the consumer with data, even calls it a “zestimate” saying it is not an appraisal and should be used as a starting point. The buyer really determines the value of your house, as the value is whatever the buyer is willing to pay. If you decide to sell during the hurricane season, you should have either impact glass, accordion shutters, or metal or plywood covers for all windows. Especially buyers who are not familiar with hurricanes will feel much more comfortable buying a house which is “prepared.” About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. Silver is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. She served the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter as President, as Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, and as a member of the Board of Directors for two years. She is the Global Ambassador for Austria and Germany in 2019. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com.

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Ask an expert: Your HOA, condo questions By: Avi S. Tryson, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Q: My wife and I live in a 65-unit condo in Boca Raton. We have lived here for 20 years. We live on the second floor. Now my wife is confined to a wheelchair and the condo needs to make repairs on the elevator and it will be shut down for 2 or 3 days. We have to get a hotel while the work is done since there is no way she can get anywhere as our car is parked two levels down. Is the condo association responsible for my extra expenses? J.T., Boca Raton, FL A: This is a very interesting and challenging fact pattern. There is an arbitration case with a similar fact pattern where the association had to complete some repairs to the penthouse unit, and the association had the option of accessing the unit from the roof or from the unit below. The association opted to access the unit from the unit below because it was cheaper, but by doing so, that required the owners of the penthouse unit to vacate the unit and stay in a hotel. The arbitrator ruled that because the association had a choice of how to complete the repair where one method of repair forced the owners to stay in a hotel and the other method allowed the owners to remain in the unit, and the association elected to complete the repair in a manner that forced the owners to stay in a hotel, the association was required to pay for the costs associated with the hotel stay.

Your fact pattern states that your car is parked two levels down, so if it is possible for the association to temporarily reassign a parking space for you to use during the repairs that would allow you to access your unit without the need for the elevator. If the association did not temporarily reassign a parking space for your use, then you may have a claim against the association for your additional expenses because they did not make a reasonable accommodation. However, if a parking space isn’t available that can be temporarily reassigned, and there is only one way for the association to complete the repairs, then it is unknown whether you would have a valid claim against the association for your additional expenses. The association’s obligation in that instance might only be to provide you with advance notice of the repairs to the elevator so that you can make other accommodations during the period of time that the elevator will be under repair. Q: Hi, I’m on the board of a homeowners association (HOA), and one of the properties in our community is owned by a bank. We’re pretty sure that the bank hasn’t sent anyone to the property to inspect it, because the pool isn’t being taken care of, and the water’s turned a green color. We’re worried that the pool will become a breeding ground for mosquitos and a dangerous place for neighborhood kids to play in. Is there anything we can do to take care of this problem on our own? D.W., Boca Raton, FL

A: The short answer is that it depends on what powers your governing documents grant to the HOA and/or the board. If your governing documents give the association or the board the right to enter onto the property and remedy the condition of the pool because the owner is failing to maintain the property, then the answer is clearly yes, and you would need to follow the protocol established by your governing documents. For example, typically the documents will require a letter to be sent to the owner providing them with a number of days to comply with the demand to do the work themselves. We recommend the letter be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular U.S. Postal Service. If the governing documents are silent, then it is still possible for the board to take action. In either case, the association should only do the minimal amount of work to remedy the violation. So, in this instance, the association should have the pool drained, have any necessary pest control work done, and secure the pool by putting up a pool cover so that no one can fall in, but they should not take any other remedial action. 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.

Midtown Delray project to be built by new developer Pebb Capital takes over project

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Plans to revamp 7-acres of land downtown known as Midtown Delray Beach will now be carried out by Boca-based Pebb Capital. Pebb Capital has a contract to purchase the property for $40 million from MGM Delray LLC. Pebb has been interested in the property for months, but a lawsuit between the former owners blocked the sale. The suit was dismissed with prejudice in July. The lawsuit involved Hudson Holdings principals Steve Michael and Andrew (“Avi”) Greenbaum. They filed the suit as a way to block the sale to Pebb. The project includes adding offices, shops, restaurants and apartments to revitalize Swinton Avenue south of Atlantic Avenue. The project drew a lot of controversy because of its plans to relocate historic homes in the area. Many iterations of the development were pitched before

the plans received approval from the commission in 2018. Now, the property is under a new purchase and sale agreement. This time the agreement is between MGM Delray LLC, which is solely owned, managed and controlled by George F. “Rick” Marshall and Pebb Capital. “I am pleased to enter into contract with Pebb Capital given the company’s successful track record and long-standing footprint in Palm Beach County,” Marshall said in a press release on the deal. “Reputation, combined with deep real estate expertise, is critical to the ultimate success of Midtown Delray Beach.” Pebb Capital is led by Todd Rosenberg and Ian Horowitz. Pebb Capital is a multi-generational family office with an investing track record dating back to the 1970s and a historical portfolio of approximately 60 properties and $1.5 billion across multifamily, retail, office, parking, student housing and hospitali-

ty. Over the past 50 years, Pebb Capital has acquired, developed, owned or operated approximately 1 million square feet of retail and 400,000 square feet of office properties in South Florida. “We have maintained a steadfast commitment to the project because we believe that with the right vision and execution, Midtown Delray Beach will be transformational for the Atlantic Avenue corri-

dor and more broadly, the city,” Rosenberg said. “With the path cleared, we look forward to working hand-in-hand with the municipality and its stakeholders to activate and add vibrancy to the parcel and maximize the development’s positive impact.” It is unclear if Pebb will make any changes to the plans currently approved. Phone calls to Pebb were not returned by deadline.

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Two Delray families to move to Boynton into Habitat for Humanity homes as part of Model Block project Staff report Thanks to a collaboration between the city of Boynton Beach, Boynton Community Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, two Delray Beach families will soon move into new homes of their own. The partnership between the entities on the Model Block project has been going on since 2012. Located within the Heart of Boynton District and the Poinciana Gardens neighborhood, between NW 10th and NW 11th Avenues, the Model Block project consists of the development of 16 new single-family homes, seven of which have been completed, and infrastructure improvements within the NW 11th Avenue right-of-way. The total cost of the NW 11th Avenue project is approximately $475,000. Last month, officials completed the project at NW 11th Ave. and broke ground on two new Habitat homes. City officials were joined by Habitat for Humanity representatives, presenting home sponsors Boca-based Sklar Furnishings and Publix Supermarket Charities and the future homeowners Gretta Ceasar and Reginald Moss. Their homes will be the first two of five built as part of the “Project Uplift” program. The

homes will be new, affordable three-bedroom, two-bath homes in the CRA district. Habitat will provide zero-interest mortgages to the qualified homebuyer. Meet the future homebuyers: The Moss Family Reginald Moss is a Delray native. His parents separated when he was 8-years-old and he lived most of his childhood with his paternal grandmother. After graduating from Atlantic Community High School, he moved in with his maternal grandparents where his two chronically ill aunts were also living. He took on the responsibility of assisting to care for them until they passed away. He learned early in life that caring for family is a labor of love. Having a strained income and the added weight of a failing relationship, he could not pursue his dreams of purchasing his own home as a young adult. Moss continued to reside in his grandparents’ home while taking on the responsibility of fatherhood. He is a father to five children: Reginald Jr., Shanikque, Breanna, Ryan and the youngest Reagan, whom currently lives with him now. For the past 18 years, Moss has worked in nutritional services at Delray Medical Center. It was there that Reginald befriended a Habitat homeowner who introduced him

to the program and explained how Habitat for Humanity works with aspiring first time homeowners. He applied for the program and was denied due to credit issues. For the next year, he dedicated himself to budgeting and working hard to improve his finances. When the next application cycle opened, he reapplied and was accepted. He is committed to paying off his mortgage and owning a home to pass on to his children. He is excited about mowing his own lawn and taking on future home repairs. The Ceasar Family Gretta Ceasar moved to Delray Beach from Alabama when she was 14 after her parents divorced. Gretta and her six siblings lived with her uncle, while her mother worked tirelessly to provide for her family. Gretta often took on the responsibility of helping her mother clean homes after school to contribute financially. Eventually they saved enough money to purchase a home. Upon graduating from New England Tech with an associate degree in science, she got married and followed her husband to Florence, Ala. After facing years of domestic abuse, she left her husband and returned to Delray. A few months later, she found out she was pregnant. After a difficult labor, her son Marcus was born with several congenital

Officials break ground on the Ceasar family’s new home. Submitted photo.

disorders. The doctors believed Marcus wouldn’t live long but with the continuous help of occupational and speech therapy he was able to work through his disabilities.

In April 2015, she was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After eight months of extensive treatment, the doctors found more cancer. She was ready to give up but when the tests eventually came back benign, she chose to see this as God giving her another chance. Gretta had a new outlook on life and decided to volunteer at a local voting poll. Another volunteer encouraged her to apply for a Habitat home. She filled out an application and was invited to the future homeowner orientation. She has worked at Palm Tran for about 6 years and has been saving for a home. After 3 years, she is thrilled to move out of her mother’s house and give her son a place to call home. On July 14, she welcomed a new grandson, Malik, into their family.

Beach & Parks District develops ‘Plan B’ for Boca National By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer Who will pay for construction of Boca National Golf Course in Boca Teeca remains a mystery as of press time. Although, one possibility is becoming clearer. With a millage ‘rate hike’ tentatively set by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District if needed, the Beach & Park District is doing what it feels it has to, to keep its labor of love, Boca National Golf Course, moving forward. At a July 25 Special Meeting, the Beach & Park District tentatively set a maximum millage rate of 1.1956 mills for the new fiscal year 2020, which begins Oct. 1. The current rate is .9147 mills. This proposed millage rate increase by the Beach & Parks District is estimated to produce an additional $9 mil-

lion – which may be needed if the city of Boca doesn’t answer the District’s ask for an additional $10 million toward golf course construction. If adopted at September Public Hearings, the impact on a house within the District valued at $300,000 would be $84 in additional taxes, according to the Beach & Park District. The first public hearing on the district’s budget is Sept. 11, with a second date to be determined during that meeting. About 10 people spoke in favor of raising the tax if it means continuing progress with Boca National as designed by Price-Fazio. The rate can be lowered before the budget is set but not raised.

Beach & Park District Board sets tentative millage rate on July 25. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Beach & Park District Commissioner Craig Ehrnst cast the sole dissenting vote on the rate hike. Commissioner Erin Wright said she would support it that night, but likely wouldn’t come September. “Tonight we give ourselves some wiggle room. By approving this [tentative] millage, we have a fallback plan,” said Commissioner Robert Rollins while awaiting the outcome of an Aug. 26 Boca Council Workshop – when City Council is expected to discuss further their thoughts on Boca National Golf Course. The City just called a second meeting, Request For Information on Golf Course Design, August 27 at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers. “Perhaps funding will be part of that meeting,” said City of Boca Public Information Officer Chrissy Gibson.

Beach & Park District Commissioner Craig Ehrnst (L) questions Merv Timberlake and Michael Kalvort on proposed Dis- About 10 residents speak in favor of raising the District millage rate if it means trict Budget. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen. keeping Boca National going. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

The meeting will take place after the Boca Newspaper goes to print.

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Classic muscle car showroom and dealership opens in Boca Raton Staff report MaxMotive, a classic muscle car showroom and dealership, has expanded to Boca Raton. While the flagship showroom and dealership is located in Pittsburgh, the Boca Raton location will be one of the largest and most upscale classic muscle car showrooms in the South Florida area. The dealership occupies 2,500-squarefeet of office space and 20,000-squarefeet of warehouse industrial space at 1800 NW 1st Court. The space was secured by full-service premier concierge restaurant brokerage firm Prakas & Co. Athan “Tom” Prakas, owner of Prakas & Co., was the exclusive broker in the deal. Debbie Pronyk is the lessor. The deal was secured in eight days. The space, which was occupied by a custom woodworking manufacturing company for the past 20 years, is located in the same building as Prakas & Co.’s headquarters. Prakas & Co.’s headquarters is

A rendering of the new Creat Theatre Lobby. Submitted photo.

located in the second-floor offices; MaxMotive will occupy the 20,000-squarefoot warehouse connected to its office and 2,500 office space below its office. “MaxMotive will provide the city of Boca Raton with another beautiful dealership for classic muscle cars and specialty novelty vehicles,” said Prakas. “A majority of MaxMotive’s clientele already live in the immediate area. We are excited to have a full-fledged car showroom underneath our own office building.” MaxMotive ships a majority of its muscle car inventory overseas to South America and Europe.

Crest Theatre undergoing $1 million interior renovation Staff report Soon the inside of Old School Square’s Crest Theatre will have a new look. The interior of the theatre is currently under renovation thanks to a $1 million donation from Margaret Blume. Her donation allowed Old School Square to begin phase one of the interior renovations, designed by Walters Zackria Architects in conjunction with SWC Building & Design, Inc. Old School Square officials said the goal of the project is to bring a breath of fresh air to the 1925 nationally registered historic building while keeping the warmth of the site intact. The first phase of the two-phase project is scheduled to be completed on Nov. 1. The first phase includes a number of upgrades including; adding automatic openers to the main entrance doors, opening up the lobby to allow for more

natural light, updating the first-floor restrooms, adding additional lobby seating, replacing outdated carpet and updating the Crest Theatre Box Office and Lobby bar. “We are more than excited,” said Holland Ryan, Chief Operating Officer and staff member of Old School Square for the last 20 years, “We’re working with the parameters of the existing building. And we’re putting the money where it will be of most use, both structurally and visually.” During the first phase of renovations, the Crest Theatre building will be closed to the general public. The box office and Creative Art School registration area will be available at the Cornell Museum and online at https://oldschoolsquare.org/. Blume also made a major donation to help pay for renovations to the Cornell Art Museum.

Tailgate Party Presented by FPL Staff report Football fans and foodies should save the date for the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl’s Tailgate Party Presented by FPL on Oct. 17. Held at the Palm Beach Outlets Mall, the tailgate-inspired culinary fest will benefit Spirit of Giving and its Holiday Gift Drive. The event will feature chefs, brew masters and mixologists from across Palm Beach County. Sample bites from 6-8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to attend and wear their alma mater or favorite college team’s colors and jerseys to mix-andmingle with fellow college football fans and community partners. As one of the lead-in events for the sixth annual Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl,

the chefs enjoy a friendly competition of their own “takes on tailgate classics” ranging from sides and entrees to beverages and desserts. Guests get to cast their own votes for the “People’s Choice” award. Participating chefs come from American Craft Alehouse, Ceasar’s Famous Ribs, CW Kitchen & Bar, Lynora’s, Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox, Morton’s The Steakhouse and more. In addition to the tailgate event, Florida Power & Light Company is teaming up with the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl in another way— to showcase and support robotics teams throughout football season. Robotics teams across the county are at work building or modifying existing robots that will compete against each other to kick a field goal. The winning team

will be awarded a $5,000 grant, courtesy of FPL, and the opportunity to be featured on field during the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl game to showcase their robot kicking a field goal through the uprights. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Robotics Program’s participating teams. “When you combine FPL, football, fun, food and fundraising for a meaningful cause, your ‘game play’ delivers on so many levels,” notes Doug Mosley, executive director of the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl that is set to kick off on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at FAU Stadium. “Can’t wait to see what’s cooking for this year’s outdoor tailgate fest at the Palm Beach Outlets Mall as we raise funds for our Bowl’s charity partner Spirit of Giving.” Tickets to the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl’s Tailgate Party Presented by FPL are $25 advance purchase; $35

Football fans, foodies invited to sample chef creations at Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl’s Tailgate.

at door and includes all food and drink tastings, entertainment, and open bar serving cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. To purchase tickets, visit Spirit of Giving at www.spiritofgivingnetwork.org or call 561-385-0144.

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Lou Bachrodt Auto Group gifts custom truck to Sweet Dream Makers just in time for busy back-to-school season By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor If you ask Suzanne Broad what the most important back to school item is, her answer may surprise you. It isn’t a pack of pens or notebook paper. It is a bed. The founder and executive director of Sweet Dream Makers said she sees a spike in the need for beds for families who are sleeping on the floor, on couches or sharing one bed rise just before the kids go back to school. While there are back-to-school bashes that give out backpacks filled with school supplies, she said the essential item of a bed is not often considered as something kids need to be successful in school. “The need for beds is critical and staggering,” Broad said. “The goal is to get children and families off the floor and into a bed.” The Boca-based nonprofit works with Palm Beach County families in need to provide new beds, bedding and also furniture. Broad’s team works quickly, too. When she receives a request for a bed from one of the 40 social service agencies Sweet Dream Makers works with, she works to get a bed into the home within 48 hours. All families receiving items from Sweet Dream Makers come in via a referral from a case worker.

And after years of filling her “Boca pick up truck” a convertible with furniture and other necessities to deliver to families in need, she now has a 16-foot-delivery truck to help thanks to The Lou Bachrodt Auto Group.

The truck has been on the road for about a month and has already moved furniture from the Sweet Dream Makers’ warehouse to the homes of local families receiving assistance from the nonprofit. “The truck is just enhancing all that we are doing,” Broad said. “Now that we have the truck, we can help families by delivering things immediately.” Before, she said families would have to scrape together money to rent a moving truck or pay a friend with a big enough vehicle to help move large items. Now, they don’t have to worry about coming up with the money to move the items they need into their home. COO and president of the Lou Bachrodt Auto Group Sean Bachrodt said he found out about Sweet Dream Makers from his friend, CEO of City Mattress Marc Schiller, who serves on the Sweet Dream Makers board. So, he got to working outfitting a custom truck for the nonprofit to use once he found out that they needed a truck.

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Most of the time, these children haven’t had the opportunity to pick out something for themselves. “Its a simple pleasure,” Broad said.

Sweet Dream Makers now has a truck to help with deliveries thanks to Lou Bachrodt Auto Group. Submitted photo.

“It sounded like a phenomenal program,” Bachrodt said. “We are delighted to partner with Sweet Dream Makers to help these families get the things they need to sleep better tonight and have a better tomorrow.” Broad said she was “over the moon with excitement” when she found out Bachrodt was donating a brand new truck for their use. The truck isn’t the only back-to-school gift Sweet Dream Makers received. The Sokol Foundation has provided a matching grant to help the organization raise a total of $50,000. The $50,000 would help 200 students get off the floor and sleeping into a bed by the end of September.Donations between now and Sept. 30th will be matched dollar for dollar by the foundation, up to $25,000. It costs about $250 to help one recipient receive a new bed with bedding delivered to their home. The children choose the type of bedding they want.

The requests for beds tend to spike beginning in July, Broad said. She has been helping families since 2012, but has been keeping records since Sweet Dream Makers officially became its own nonprofit three years ago. About 1,800-2,000 beds are donated to Palm Beach County families annually. From Jan. 1, 2017-July 31 of this year, the group has delivered 3,546 beds. While donated beds and bedding is always purchased new, Sweet Dream Makers will accept used furniture in good condition from Boca and Delray homes only. The items donated are always offered to families in need at no charge. “What’s more important than helping a family with basic necessities?” Broad said. “You can change a child’s life overnight.” To support Sweet Dream Makers’ Back to School Campaign, visit www.sweetdreammakers.org Save the date for the nonprofit’s 2nd Annual Pajama Game Night at St. Andrews Country Club from 6:30-10 p.m. on Oct. 15. Round up your team, wear your pajamas, and play your favorite game to raise money to buy beds for local children and families in need. Tickets $55 at SweetDreamMakers.org or 561-571-SDM3.

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Pet Safety Stickers, an existing program in Palm Beach County, has received some more attention this year thanks to a partnership between Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control. The stickers are free and should be placed on front and back doors. They notify first responders that you have a pet in your home. “My concern has always been pet safety,” volunteer Lance Berkowitz said. Berkowitz serves on several advisory boards and is vice president of nonprofit Community Assistance & Benefit Corp., which raises money to purchase the stick-

Lance Berkowitz and his wife with their dog, Rosie, the mascot of pet safety for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue initiatives. Staff photo

ers and other life saving equipment for the fire rescue department. The nonprofit recently paid for 100,000 stickers and has been securing locations that will help distribute the stickers to pet owners. The goal is to distribute 150,000 stickers to pet owners throughout the county. Stickers can be found at fire stations. “Everywhere we go, we have stacks and stacks of stickers,” he said of his wife and dog, Rosie.

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‘Winning in Paradise’ still the motto for FAU Football in Boca Raton as Owls get ready for Ohio State, UCF, Conf. USA schedule By: David Dipino Contributing Writer “Winning in Paradise” with a palm tree as the “I” in paradise was the motto last year for Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Football program, which finished second from last in the Conference USA standings with a 5 wins and 7 losses overall record (3-5 in conf.), thus making the 2018 season a disappointment compared to the 2017 campaign which ended with a bowl game win. The motto hasn’t changed as FAU head coach Lane Kiffin leads the Owls for the third straight season with a 16-10 overall record at FAU (11-3 in Conference USA play) and 51-31 overall as he enters his eighth season coaching college football.

media members are optimistic with FAU as the Owls received three pre-season votes to win the conference in a pre-season poll. But, in the same poll rival the Florida International University (FIU) Golden Panthers received nine first place votes and the favorite in Conference USA’s East Division, the Marshall University Thunderin’ Herd received 14 first place votes. In conference USA’s West Division, the University of North Texas Mean Green received 20 first place votes. The Owls don’t play North Texas during the regular season and FAU hosts both FIU, in the annual Shula Bowl, and Marshall as home games at FAU Stadium’s Howard Schnellengberger field.

This summer, Coach Kiffin, his staff and players have focused on building a better defense, competition at quarterback and filling a major void at running back. The Owls offensive game plan also calls for strengthening the wide receiver corps.

Coach Kiffin will make a decision on the starting quarterback before the Ohio State game as the competition is heating up between Chris Robison, last season’s starting quarterback and sophomore Nick Tronti, a redshirt sophomore at FAU is competing against Robison. A week into FAU’s training camp, Coach Kiffin started to see the gears in his offense come together.

Overall, FAU has potential to compete for their second Conference USA Championship in three years. Some Conference USA

“I thought today, probably for the first day this year, felt (that) the offense looked really good throughout the day in all phases, run-

Owls Senior Da’Von Brown is ready to take on 2019 opponents which include non-conference opponents FAU Senior safety Da’Von Brown wrestles down his Ohio State University Buckeyes and UCF Knights. UCF opponent. Photo courtesy of FAU. Photo courtesy of FAU.

ning the ball, throwing and catching. I don’t know why that is. We didn’t all of a sudden become a different team, but I really felt like we weren’t moving the ball great throughout camp. Like I said struggling against a good front seven and a tough scheme, for whatever reason, today, our guys played really well,” Coach Kiffin said during a news conference with local media. On defense, the focus is on Da’Von Brown, a senior safety for FAU from Belle Glade, who’s shined in the pre-season camp with a key interception in the end zone during the team’s first scrimmage at FAU Stadium in August.

“Defense did create some turnovers. For the most part, stopped the run pretty well,” Coach Kiffin told the media during the news conference at the scrimmage. “I think we started off a little bit slow. I think we had a couple of false starts and a couple of pass interferences. After a while, we started to get back into our groove of the game. We really preached about touching the ball and getting the ball out before the scrimmage. That is what we did today,” Brown told media at the news conference. For the Owls schedule, visit https://fausports.com/schedule

#SoooBoca tips for throwing a fabulous football tailgate By: Michele Bellisari Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Tis’ the season where football fans from around the country start thinking about their tailgate plans for games they will be heading to. Every year from August through January #SoooBoca spends time each week at a game or watching games on television. We are a mix of Gators, Buckeyes, Owls, Dolphins and Canes in this house and our weekends are filled up with a variety of rivalries, good eats, drinks and snacks. There are a few theories as to when the first tailgate actually happened but I am pretty sure it is safe to say that it was around 100 years ago! As a family we have been fortunate to experience many an amazing tailgate experience especially attending Ohio State games in Columbus at Ohio Stadium and enjoying a variety of end of season championship games at the Rose Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Orange Bowl, Outback Bowl and our own Boca Raton Bowl just to name a few. My first true tailgate party was at a Florida vs. Georgia game at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville in the early 80’s. Back then it was coined the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” and it pretty much was! I have never forgotten the excitement of tailgating outside the stadium with fellow University of Florida friends waiting for that game to begin. Putting on a successful game day event needs a little pre planning so I reached out to my sister-in law, Annette Johnson, owner of Bellisari’s Gourmet Convenience, for her tailgate party wisdom to ensure if you are having your own game day event it runs smoothly.

As Annette says, “It is all about the pre-plan like freezing water bottles for your cooler, food prepping the day before, testing your grill and being prepared”. She also suggests to pack a medium plastic bin with everything you need to enjoy your food and drinks...spatulas, bottle/can openers, tongs, toothpicks/wooden skewers, basting brush, trash bags, paper towels, wet wipes, ponchos, plastic zip bags, condiments, spices and seasonings, a bag with extra phone battery chargers, speakers for that favorite playlist and of course your team decorations. Sooo what are the fan faves as far as tailgate dishes go? I did a quick poll of my gal pals and the front runners included chicken wings, seven layer dips, pulled pork sliders, a good grilled hotdog (and a friend suggested pairing it with the pulled pork...genius!), nachos and anything being grilled or cooked in a crock pot. I am adding mac and cheese and, of course, PubSubs as essential tailgate dishes you don’t want to forget. With that being said we cannot always attend a live event so we throw our own game day watch parties at home! Multiple televisions are on, a corn hole game in the back yard is happening and of course a variety of appetizers from cheese trays to veggie platters to heavily Old Bay seasoned steamed shrimp is part of the #homegating “foodie” plan. We also love a good pot of spicy chili to round out the day. Lastly...sometimes you simply want to watch your favorite team play sitting at a local sports bar or your favorite watering hole. No worries! There are a variety of restau-

rants that embrace and make game days a ton of fun. Here are just a few for you to check out in Boca to watch your favorite teams play! Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill - 45 Federal Highway Duffy’s Sports Grill - 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. Miller’s Ale House - 1200 Yamato Road. Yard House - 201 Plaza Real Suite 1201 Packys Sports Grill - 11379 W Palmetto Park Rd # F Whistle Stop - 395 NE Spanish River Blvd. Hijinks Sports Grill - 133 SE Mizner Blvd. We would love to know your favorite spot in Boca to watch your sports teams play so make sure to DM us on Instagram @soooboca Here is to another great football season and may all my teams win! Michele Bellisari is the founder of #SoooBoca® Lifestyle & Media based in Boca Raton and a Realtor with RE/ MAX Services. She and her daughters blog, vlog, post and share all things Boca Raton, South Florida & Beyond from events, people, food, travel, home decor, fashion, beauty and real estate! You can find more at www.soooboca.com and on all the socials @soooboca.

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Slices Delray departments slash budget requests to help balance budget To balance the city’s nearly $140 million operating budget for the upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year, interim city manager Neal de Jesus said department heads had to make about 2 percent cuts from their budgets. Even with the cuts, the city will still have to dip into its reserves for about $1 million to balance the budget, he said. “It was very difficult to balance this budget with the deficit without going to the well,” he said. “We were many millions in the hole coming into this budget.” This current fiscal year’s budget was balanced by putting over $5 million from the city’s reserves.

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City commissioners challenged the manager to reduce expenses after they agreed to lower the city’s millage rate by one tenth, an action they have done since 2014. The city’s property tax rate will be 6.86 mills per $1,000 of taxable property value for the upcoming fiscal year. A Delray property owner with a home valued at $350,000 with a $50,000 homestead can expect to pay about $2,058 in city property taxes. The city will hold two public meetings to set the tax rate this month. The fiscal year begins Oct. 1. Delray employee placed under paid suspension as investigation into Neighborhood Services Department continues A Delray Beach Neighborhood Services Department employee has been placed on administrative suspension with pay as an investigation into the department continues, according to interim city manager Neal de Jesus. In an email to city commissioners, de Jesus said he placed Jennifer Costello on a paid suspension as the city continues to review “documents and communications.”

Marry Anne Sarka is an acrylic painter and Don Sarka is an oil painter. Meet and greet the artists during the First Friday Art Walk on Sept. 6. The artists will be at the library from 3-4 p.m. and will speak at 3:30 p.m. The exhibit will run through Oct. 19. New, free downtown transportation services launch this month

Locals and visitors will have two new, free ways to get around downtown. The Delray Community Redevelopment Agency will introduce Connect Delray Beach on Sept. 3, an initiative that will include a fixed route and on-demand transportation service. These services will replace the current Downtown Roundabout Trolley and supplement other on demand transportation services to achieve two goals: provide locals and visitors with additional green transportation options to a larger service area and cut down on downtown traffic and parking problems. Both services are fully funded by the CRA, so all rides are free. “What excites us most about this new program is that it will provide an overall broader service area including the West Atlantic area (East of I-95),” said Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director of the CRA. “It is going to bring more mobility options to the CRA district area of service and provide a more holistic system of transportation. It is also a free service for everyone!” The Downtown Roundabout Trolley provided a round-trip service along Atlantic Avenue from the Tri-Rail station to Ocean Boulevard/ A1A seven days a week. First Transit, the current provider of the fixed route service, already has new vehicles in place with plans to add a few new stops along the way, providing a modified route throughout the downtown core between Swinton Avenue and East Fourth Avenue to alleviate traffic.

Guest artists’ work on display at library

Through Connect Delray Beach, the CRA is also offering an on demand transportation service pilot program that will service the CRA district. Freebee, a South Florida-based electric transportation company, will provide the service with GEM (Global Electric Motorcars), which are low-speed, battery-electric vehicles. Guests can request a ride through the Freebee app anywhere in the downtown CRA service area, which includes most locations East of I-95 to A1A, and Gulfstream Boulevard to S.W. 10th Street. Riders of the fixed route can also track the vehicles through the Freebee app.

Visit the second floor gallery of the Delray Beach Library and see creations from artists Mary Anne and Don Sarka.

For additional information and to find routes and timing for the service, visit https://delraycra.org.

“This action was necessary to protect any potential evidence subject to the investigation as well as limiting information from being shared with those currently under investigation,” he wrote in his email. An investigation into the department has been underway since its director and another employee resigned amid allegations they were involved with misappropriating grant monies. It is unclear how long Costello’s paid suspension will last.

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September is Membership Month at the Delray Beach Chamber By: Interim CEO Stephanie Immelman Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers After a long summer, September always feels like the start of the business year to me. At the Delray Chamber, it’s the time of year when we remind people of the benefits of belonging. We are dedicated to becoming a Chamber of the 21st century and have been working on implementing new ways to Connect, Learn and Grow Your Business. Did you know that the Chamber produces the weekly morning show Delray Morning Live with Amanda Perna and Ryan Boylston? It’s also an opportunity for Chamber members to promote their businesses by becoming a guest or sponsoring the show. As a sponsor, Delray Morning Live will go on location to your place of business. The Chamber’s 800 strong membership also has access to

a private Facebook page to promote your events or specials. We can also promote your offerings via our website, www.DelrayBeach.com on the Hot Deals page. Chamber members also have a listing on the website as well as in our printed directory. We produce weekly Member 2 Member eblasts with news about our members. We also pride ourselves on being a hub of information and opportunities to learn. Programs include Government Affairs meetings that are free to members featuring guest speakers from City Hall, the county and state. We also offer a Foundations program promoting business fundamentals and a Saturday Speakers Series. Up and coming executives should consider participating in Leadership Delray, an annual program that starts in October. Once a month the class visits sites such as City Hall, the Police and Fire Departments and the County Courthouse to learn how our City runs.

Here’s what we think… This month marks 18 years since 9/11. Children have been born and have reached adulthood since that tragic day. So much of our daily lives have changed that we don’t even realize just how much life is different as a result. We saw a stat the other day that stopped us in our tracks. Deaths from 9/11 related illnesses will soon pass those lost on the day of the attack. They are dying of cancer and other 9/11 related disorders as we were reminded during recent Congressional testimony that finally led to more funding for victims and first responders. That reminder was made personal recently when I dropped by a Delray Beach family reunion of a retired firefighter who lost a sister in law on 9/11 and has watched his brother fight cancer as a result of being near the site of the attack in lower Manhattan. Families are continuing to suffer emotionally and physically. Some nightmares never quite end and that’s sobering. Those who devote their lives to public safety know that in their bones, but they sign up for that life anyway. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for public safety professionals—police officers, firefighters, paramedics and those who serve on our beach patrol. It seems that a lot of people gripe about pensions and benefits and there is no doubt that public safety is an expensive proposition. I would suspect that it will get more so as our society deals with challenges ranging from active shooters and opioid addicts to mental illness and extreme weather events. But for those who complain about the

cost, imagine how expensive it would be without it. In Delray Beach, police and fire are half of your city budget—at least that’s what it used to be and I suspect that’s still true. But I have always believed that the unsung heroes of Delray have been the men and women who have served on police and fire rescue departments. There would be no downtown without them because we would not have been able to attract investment had we remained an unsafe city, which we were for a period of time back in the day before two generations of police officers and firefighters came to work every day and turned things around. How bad was it? Well, in the 80s, they were pelted with rocks and bottles after responding to fights outside of bars on West Atlantic Avenue, the gateway to our city. Some neighborhoods were so hostile to police officers that I once saw the severed heads of pigs impaled on street signs as a warning for law enforcement to stay away. They didn’t—they just persisted. Thank goodness these officers did. Because they saved Delray Beach. I was privileged at the time to do frequent “ride alongs” and saw some amazing officers do their best to disrupt street level drug sales. Entire parts of Delray Beach were open air drug markets with cars coming in off the Interstate to buy crack cocaine from dealers who used little children as look-outs at all hours of the night. I remember, as a young reporter, interviewing then Chief Rick Overman who promised to chase the dealers off the avenue. He predicted that the drug sales would first migrate into the neighborhoods where it would be more difficult

And of course, there are plenty of ways to network face to face. We have opportunities to connect morning, noon and night with programs such as Business & Bagels, Contacts & Cocktails and Industry specific Roundtables. Become a New member in September and take advantage of our Marketing Package which includes a Ribbon Cutting at your location, videoclip filmed and posted to social media, coverage in our weekly eblast and an appearance on Delray Morning Live. The cost is $350 in addition to your annual membership fee. Current members, we have marketing packages for you too! An average Chamber membership for a small business only costs about $35 per month. And yes, we can set up monthly billing. That’s far less than your Starbucks fix! Join the Chamber in September. Go to www.delraybeach. com to sign up. Or give us a call at 561-278-0424 to learn more.

to track but he asked for more resources and for the community to be both patient and to play a role in helping make their neighborhoods safer. MAD DADS was formed and groups of men— most from the neighborhood but a few volunteers from other parts of the city—would confront dealers on the street corners and ask them to stop selling the drugs that hurt so many people and kept residents inside their homes quaking with fear. Police and fire were partners in that effort and other efforts to make Delray Beach a safer community, one where it would be possible to build something of value. Over the years I became close with many of the men and women who served. I looked up to them. I admired their dedication, commitment and bravery. They taught me so much. It’s important to mention them because cities have these unsung heroes and heroines that often get lost. But if they didn’t exist, places such as Delray would be a whole lot different. My list is a long one and this is by no means complete but let’s just say Delray would have been vastly different and I believe worse off if people such as Adam Rosenthal, Vinnie Mintus, Jim Tabeek, Rich Murphy, Chief Overman, Chief Kerry Koen, Johnny Pun, Fred Glass, Robert Stevens, Toby Rubin, Mike Swigert, Brian Bollan, Dwayne Fernandes, Craig Hartmann, John Battiloro, Mike Wise, John Palermo, Wayne Yoder, Russ Accardi, Mike Wigderson, John Tomaszewski, Eddie Robinson, Tom Whatley, Paul Shersty, Tom Quinlan, Chuck Jeroloman, John Evans and many others went to work elsewhere or if we failed to remain competitive and let them go elsewhere. I wish there was a way to formally honor these unsung heroes—people who went the extra mile, accomplished the nearly

impossible and made a true and lasting difference. If you want a special village—you need to create an environment in which people can flourish and reach their potential. Like everything, it begins and ends with leadership that empowers, encourages and builds trust and relationships. From those essential elements you get accountability and performance. Innovation occurs and excellence flourishes in an environment where people feel safe to grow and are motivated to achieve. It’s magical when it happens. We were lucky to see it, but even if we came later, we are here because of the work of these unsung men and women. I hope and trust we will never forget that.

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