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WW II Vets to Lead 2nd Annual Bacon Savor the Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Bourbon Fest Set Dine On Atlantic Ave

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – The annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade has long been dedicated to the men and women of emergency services who protect Americans on a daily basis.

For 2016, however, the parade is taking an unprecedented step that is quickly gaining national attention. In partnership with Southeast Florida Honor Flight, more than 60 World War II veterans will lead this year’s parade through the streets of Delray Beach, the largest such gathering of its kind.

“We have had the pleasure of hosting uniformed personnel from all over the country and around the world each year,” said retired Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Capt.

John Fischer. “But this year is extra special with so many true American heroes from the Greatest Generation leading the way. We can’t thank Honor Flight enough for bringing these veterans to Delray Beach, and we hope to have our biggest crowd ever to properly honor these heroes.”

Many of the WWII veterans plan to roll through the parade route in wheel chairs, escorted by uniformed police, firefighters, and rescue personnel. The local FEMA-supported Urban Search & Rescue teams, FLTF-1 and FLTF-2, will assist with its mobile medical unit and air-conditioned rest areas, if needed. The parade is slated for March 12.

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Sweet bourbon and savory bacon will make the menu once again during act two of the Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest next month. However, organizers say you can expect major enhancements this year, including a 1920s’ Prohibition-style bar and a Manhattan-inspired bar, with bourbon on tap, classic drink combinations and a chance to taste some of the rarest bourbons available on the planet, not to mention a selection of unusual bacon and pork-loaded specialties (e.g., bacon ice cream sundaes).

Buffalo Trace Distillery, a fine bourbon whiskey maker from Frankfort, Ky., is the main sponsor for this year’s Bacon & Bourbon Fest. Buffalo Trace bourbon, available since 1771, will be available on tap at the festival and as the mixer in classic bourbon cocktails, including Continued on page 5

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ome 1,100 people will sit down for dinner together on Monday, March 21st for Savor the Avenue. Tickets are on sale for this culinary tradition made possible

by Delray Beach Magazine’s partnership with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Make your reservations by March 18th with one of 18 of Delray’s finest restaurants for your seat at the one quarter mile, 1,369 feet long dining table down Atlantic Avenue. This is the event you don’t want to miss!

The DDA through its Position Marketing initiatives strives to implement and execute business focused marketing programs for Downtown businesses. Savor the Avenue was created to support the restaurants. Now in its 8th year the event, based on feedback from these businesses, has been moved to a Monday evening to better facilitate the needs of all involved.

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Help Light Up The Miracle League Field First Annual Dinner on the Diamond Fundraiser April 2

By Caryn Stumpfl, The Pineapple Managing Editor

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It’s that time of year again for America’s annual rite of spring: baseball! As the season begins across the country for Little Leaguers and MLB players alike, it’s great to know that even kids with different abilities can hear the umpire’s call of “PLAY BALL,” and participate on the baseball diamond, thanks to organizations like the Miracle League of Palm Beach County.

The Miracle League, located at 1905 Southwest 4th Ave. in Delray Beach at Miller Park, is dedicated to providing the opportunity for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability. They help kids from age 5-18 with mental and physical challenges achieve the same “field of dreams” as their healthy peers – to play ball.

The Miracle League will be hosting its first annual Dinner on the Diamond on April 2 from 6-10 p.m. on the Miracle League Field at Miller Park in Delray Beach. They are seeking sponsorship/underwriting and auction items for this special event to raise funds to purchase and install lights for the Delray Beach field, to create an evening league for adults

with special needs as well as to continue to offer a fee-free league for all of their participants.

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Not Sure What To Do In March Delray Beach Greenmarket Hosts Savor the Bacon Parade 2016 Easter Bonnet Pet Parade

By Stephen Chrisanthus Special to The Pineapple

Would you like to reserve a table in the middle of the road and consume copious amounts of your favorite pink, four legged, curly tailed friend while drinking bourbon and wearing a green shirt…Well than this March you are in luck.

Now while you can’t do all of those things simultaneously you can attend 3 of Delray Beach’s most anticipated events of the year to experience each one. March is home to Savor the Avenue, Bacon and Bourbon Fest and The Delray Beach Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. These diverse and fun filled events are favorites of locals and visitors alike, and are unique to Delray Beach.

Who says it’s hard to get a table on Atlantic Avenue during Season? Savor the Avenue enables you to dine right in the middle of the actual road on one of the nation’s longest dining tables. The City’s top restaurants creatively decorate the table and serve their own four course dinners paired with complimentary wines. “For bragging rights and competitive spirit, the city has a table decor contest between all the restaurants. It’s pretty cool not only for the judges but for guests and spectators to walk the Ave, check out each table, make mental notes and judge for themselves. I mean, who doesn’t love to judge just a little,” explains Kyle Gonzales, Director of Marketing for Salt7 which was last year’s winner.

This year’s participating restaurants include: Tryst, 32 East, Cabana El Ray, Salt

7, Rocco’s Tacos, The Fat Rooster, and plenty more. So come out and park yourself in a seat on the Ave and enjoy the feast.

If you’re looking to get hog wild then make your way out the 2nd Annual Bacon and Bourbon Fest where you can indulge in over 80 bacon inspired menu items, along with great live music, and a collection of over 40 bourbons and whiskeys. It’s a two day affair so those hedonistic swine that just can’t get enough can always go back for seconds. The Fest also offers Bacon and Bourbon Pairing Seminars and two exclusive Pappy Van Winkle tastings. There will be a full bar, wines and Heineken Light too.

This boar bash is not one to miss!

Nothing fun to do March 12th, home feeling blue? Throw on anything green and head out to Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, the premier St. Patty’s Parade of the southeast. Show your support to the dedicated men and women of emergency services while enjoying a green beer at your favorite spot on the Avenue. This year more than 60 World War II veterans will lead the parade, the largest such gathering of its kind. The people watching will be great and the energy will be electric.

Everybody likes a parade, so don’t miss the biggest one of the year.

So throw on that green shirt, don’t be afraid to be a porker and yes this time please feel free to take a seat and hold up traffic on Atlantic Avenue because this March we are going to Savor the Bacon Parade.

For a complete listing of these and all events, as well as attractions go to visitdelraybeach.org and downtowndelraybeach.com

16th Annual event takes place March 26 at 10 am in Old School Square Park

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he Delray Beach GreenMarket will host its 16th annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, March 26th at 10 A.M. “This is a fun, family and furry-friendly event! Everything from dogs, cats, goats and rabbits have made their appearance,” stated Lori Nolan, Delray GreenMarket General Manager.

Pets and their owners can register from 9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M, in Old School Square Park; with the parade starting at 10:00 A.M. Registration and parade line-up takes place in the center of Old School Square Park. The parade will head south on NE 1st Avenue,

then right on Atlantic Avenue and will come to an end at the front lawn of the Cornell Museum for judging and prizes for all the furry friends (and their owners) participating in the parade.

New this year are two youth categories: Kids 12 years and under, and tends ages 13 – 17. Adults and youth can select any theme they wish to compete in, based on these categories: Categories for the competition include: Most Traditional Original Funniest Hats Most Tropical Owner/Doggie Look-A-Like Most Frou-Frou Best of Show Prizes are awarded for each category, and in each age group. A $5 entry fee is encouraged to cover the cost of the event.

For more information visit the Delray GreenMarket on Facebook or email greenmarket@delraycra.org.

TAO Celebrates Purim in Delray Beach We are pleased to announce that Temple Adath Or (TAO) - The South Florida Center for Jewish Renewal, will be coming back to Delray Beach for a Purim and Shabbat service on Friday, March 25th at the Duncan Center, 15820 South Military Trail in Delray Beach.

Temple Adath Or (TAO – Together As One,) is the largest Jewish Renewal community in the Southeast. It has been called the “singing & dancing shul.” Each servicer is filled with soulful music, dancing and mediation. Rabbi Marc Labowitz will once again, bring his passionate expression of Judaism to the TAO North community. We are delighted that TAO is now available to serve those in Palm Beach County who are looking for this spiritual connection too. See why folks say that coming to TAO is like coming home!

Join us in celebration: • At 7:00pm, for an abridged Reading of the Megillah (the book of Esther) which recounts the story of the Purim miracle and commemorates the salvation of the Jewish

people in ancient Persia.

• At 7:15pm the celebration service begins with meditative chanting.

Get involved. For further information call 954-888-1408 or visit our website at www.

TAOcenter.net.

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7th Annual All People’s Day Diversity Festival In Delray

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t this time of increased xenophobia and cultural injustices it’s important to take a stand for connections among all groups. You can do that and have fun at the same time while attending the seventh annual All People’s Day® Diversity Festival on Saturday, March 19, 2016 indoors at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd Street and NW 10th Avenue, Delray Beach.

The main events are from 11.00 am to 5:00 pm and a kid’s workshop is from 9:30 to 11 am. This is the second year that Delray Parks and Recreation joins All People’s Day®, Inc. and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women SPBC in presenting the festival. It’s free to the public and boasts a wide variety of connective activities for the whole family. This year even the food is free!

The Main Events starting at 11 am showcase 20 dazzling performances including a variety of dance from Kelly Academy of Irish Dance, Delray Divas, Chinese Performing Arts, and La Palma Dancers. Also, there will be an array of music from Alexander Star, Pink Slip, Carol Garrett, and The Delray Community Choir. All acts take to the stage in 15 minute intervals treating the attendees to a vast range of cultural experiences. Great prizes donated by local artists and businesses will be raffled off.

Over 50 interactive and merchandise booths feature a diverse mix to see and do.

Kids will find arts projects such as Origami Peace Crane folding, puppet making with a stage to perform, and creating images of their

families that connect to others on a mural.

Teens and adults enjoy hands on issue based activities among which are a health fair, clever word games by nonprofits and mouthwatering free international cuisine. Also present will be for sale items such as artwork, stylish teeshirts and jewelry, etc.

Prior to all this, a free workshop from 9:30 to 11:00 am will teach children to make the Craft Dough People illustrating that all people are made from the same materials and should therefore be treated with equal respect.

Pre-registration for the workshop is open to the first 30 kids, age’s four to eleven, who sign-up by calling (561) 495-9818. A packaged craft kit, based on this project, is available for a donation.

All People’s Day® is a 501c3 nonprofit diversity holiday that fosters connections among people through the arts, because the arts touch people’s hearts.

Why a diversity holiday? A holiday states our values and reinforces them. We champion the issues and rights of people of different colors, religions, ages and cultures plus LGBT, immigrants, women, and people with disabilities. Created by Susan BerkowitzSchwartz in 1973, All People’s Day® was celebrated for 35 years in New Jersey and six years in South Florida. Proclamations and tributes have been issued by city, county, and state officials as well as awards from The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and Delray’s Aurora’s Voice. Our dream is to become a national holiday one day soon.

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Author shares ways Delray Beach can stay afloat during imminent sea level rise

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer There will come a time when Atlantic Avenue will be underwater as part of the sea floor of our neighboring Atlantic Ocean, leading sea level author and expert John Englander explained to Mayor Cary Glickstein and a crowd of inquiring residents during a recent City of Delray Beach Town Hall Gathering at Crest Theatre.

“This century sea level rise will be a bigger problem than the storms. Different places need to look at sea level differently.

We honestly don’t know how bad it will be by the end of the century,” said Englander.

The City of Miami’s is progressively starting to spend what is estimated to be between $400-$500 million over the next five years to curb sea level rise. Some Delray Beach residents are already taking into account sea level rise when it comes to building a house inside of city limits.

“I’m young in my thirties with a baby.

Before I build a home here in Delray Beach I want to make sure where I’m building isn’t going to be underwater. I’m thinking of my kid’s children and grandchildren,” said Delray beach resident Elliot Weber.

In his informative presentation, Englander said Delray Beach needs to think ahead in terms of sea level rise, adapt and start planning for the next ten to 50 years.

“This isn’t a panic. It’s not going to happen tomorrow,” said Englander.

If the ocean is rising, yet this has never happened before – How will Delray Beach deal with it?

“We’ve triggered this and now we need to adapt,” said Englander.

Englander said to look at building codes and zoning in terms of sea level rise questions sooner rather than later and take the message of sea level rise elsewhere out into the local communities.

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Delray Beach Town Hall Gathering with Mayor Cary Glickstein & author John Englander

from concerned city residents about our neighboring ocean environment. After the lively discussion, followed by an energetic Q & A session, Englander was followed by droves of interested city residents into a reception and book signing in the Ocean Breeze Room for his book High Tide On Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis.

“I think he did a good job. I think he was poignant and relevant,” said Delay Beach resident Tom Moscato.

Mayor Glickstein invited Englander and city residents as part of a free and open to the public discussion as part of an ongoing effort to offer City of Delray Beach Town Hall gatherings.

“The good news is most solutions start locally,” said Mayor Glickstein while introducing Englander.

“In the end it is up to all of us working together to recognize the potential consequences of such powerful forces of change and to marshall solutions in responsible progressive ways.”

For more information and to watch this informative presentation, visit the City’s website,www.mydelraybeach.com, and select Town Hall Gatherings under Officials or click here.

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Weekends Are Made for Brunch

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outh Florida’s premier oceanfront restaurant, 50 Ocean in Delray Beach, is expanding their award-winning Sunday brunch to include Saturday service for the easygoing, brunch-loving crowd at their casually sophisticated eatery.

“We introduced our renowned Grey Goose Bloody Mary Bar and Brunch in 2012, and the response has been phenomenal,” said Mark DeAtley, general manager.

“To accommodate the demand, and to keep our loyal clientele happy, we decided to make our popular brunch menu a weekend mainstay.”

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With spectacular views of the ocean and the choice of dining inside or alfresco, 50 Ocean creates the ideal brunch experience, with an inspired menu that delights both the weekend brunch connoisseur and the traditional lunch seeker. The restaurant’s signature, build-yourown Grey Goose Bloody Mary bar, with more than 30 ingredients, juices, and seasonings, will

be going strong on Saturday and Sunday, and priced at $12, with mimosas priced at $9. You can make both bottomless for $15.

Executive chef Blake Malatesta continuously challenges his creative, culinary team to raise the bar and exceed expectations, serving locally sourced contemporary fare, along with classic concepts and a sprinkling of hearty dishes. “We’ve introduced some intriguing, cutting-edge entrées on our new winter weekend brunch menu, while keeping a few of the beloved favorites that have been embraced by our customers,” said Chef Blake.

New Culinary Surprises: • Diners can feast on the selections of “Eggs N’ Such” and bite into the new Chef’s Breakfast Sammich, with Screamin’ Reel IPAbraised chipotle buffalo sausages, local eggs scrambled with fresh market peppers and onions, and a dash of chili aioli. For the hearty soul, the Chicken Fried Steak Benny features a crispy tenderloin, buttermilk biscuits, poached farmer’s eggs, and a tomato béarnaise.

• Guests love exploring the “Jars” menu section, and delight in the nostalgia and elegance of healthy appetizers presented in stylish, wide-mouth jars. New for 2016, the Sweet Potato Hummus, with five-spice crème fraiche and maple-peppered walnuts, served with rye toast points. Or, kick it up a notch and savor the debut of the Wahoo Tonnato or the Sweet ‘N Spicy Crab.

• New menu highlights in “Soups & Greens” is the robust Grilled Bistro Steak Salad, with crumbled Gorgonzola, sliced portobello, and artisan greens; and a new twist on the popular favorite, the Chicken Wedge.

Brunch blockbuster items remain on the stylish lineup, including the traditional Eggs Benedict, The Elvis Waffle, which is stuffed with peanut butter mousse, caramelized bananas, bacon streusel, and warm maple syrup, and the Deep South version of Biscuits and Gravy, with a white chocolate and pepper sausage gravy.

Saturday and Sunday brunch at 50 Ocean is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To make reservations for brunch, please call 561-278-3364. Spectacular ocean views are complimentary, and valet parking is available.

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person; seating is limited. Call 561-414-4441 to RSVP by March 19.

“Every child deserves to play ball,” said Miracle League Executive Director Julia Kadel. She and her husband have been volunteering for the league for 10 years. Until recently, Kadel was working full time and volunteering, but now she is dedicating herself full time to working for and developing the Miracle League. “The league is fee-free – families of players don’t pay a cent,” said Kadel. The league is entirely donations-based, relying on volunteers and sponsorships. The Miracle League is a nonprofit (501)c(3) organization.

If you haven’t seen the Miracle League Field yet, you’ll notice some distinct differences from an ordinary baseball diamond. The field features cushioned synthetic turf (recycled rubber) to help prevent injuries, with wheelchair accessible dugouts and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to the wheelchair bound or visually impaired players. The Miracle League is non-competitive and the rules are a bit different from regular baseball but very encouraging to the players. Here’s how it works: Volunteer “buddies” from the community help assist the players or encourage them during the game. Buddies must be at least 13 years old.

The non-competitive league has simple rules: • Every player bats once each inning; • All base runners are safe; • Every player scores a run before the inning is over (last one up gets a home run); • Each team and player wins every game; • Community children and volunteers serve as “buddies” to assist the players.

Currently, there are approximately 100 players and a cheerleading squad comprised of

kids and young adults from all over Palm Beach County. Over the past 10 years, the league has grown to six teams, with hundreds of supportive parents, fans and volunteers.

According to Kadel, some of the players have been with the Miracle League for 10 years and are now in their early 20s. They would love to start a young adult league but the field will need lights to accommodate night games and serve all the players. “Normally, we accept everyone not playing in another league but there are no other leagues available for young adults in the area,” said Kadel. “I don’t want to turn away anyone just because they’ve aged out of our league. One of our players has been with us since he was 14 and is now in his early 20s. I’m not going to tell his parents he can’t play,” she said. “I won’t let that happen.”

At the April 2 fundraiser, dinner will be held on the actual field where the league plays. “By holding dinner right here on the field, (people) will see what we’re doing and will get a better feel for what it’s all about,” said Kadel. The funfilled evening will include dinner and dessert from gourmet food trucks, craft beer and wine, musical entertainment by the Jon Greco Band and silent and live auctions.

The Miracle League baseball season starts the following week on April 9, and they could use volunteer buddies from the community to assist them this season. For more information, go to www.miracleleaguepalmbeachcounty.com, email coachkadel@aol.com or call (561) 414-4441.

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Where & When: Location: Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 Rain Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Time: 5:30–9 p.m. *Street closes at 2pm.

Charity: Delray Beach Historical Society Restaurants will donate $3.00 of each reservation to this non-profit so that present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their communities and Delray Beach’s diverse history.

Participating Restaurants: 32 East, 50 Ocean, Cabana Nuevo Latino, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Cut 432, Lemongrass, Max’s Harvest, Max’s Social House, Gary Rack’s Fat Rooster, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar, Rocco’s Tacos, Salt 7, Solita & Mastino Delray, Taverna Opa, The Office, Tryst, and Vic & Angelo’s. Each 4-course dinner is paired with select wines that are donated by local beverage distributors to each restaurant.

Reserve Your Seat: Last day to reserve your seat is March 18, 2016 if it is not sold out before this date. Each restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner paired with complimentary wines. The menus are available only online at bocamag.com or downtownderlaybeach.com/ savor-and-tastemakers or at the restaurant.

Contact the restaurant of choice to make your reservation. Seating is limited for each restaurant.

Sponsors: Delray Beach Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Atlantic One Realty, South Florida BMW, 111 First Delray, Atlas Party Rental, and The Hyatt Place Delray Beach.

Savor the Ave Table Décor Contest: For the fourth year, the Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table to receive the Silver Plate Award!

From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant puts its unique touch to showcase their style at each table. We encourage you to arrive early and walk the avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables.

How To Check in: Arrive the evening of March 21 and make your way to the restaurant location on East Atlantic Avenue. Each restaurants’ tables will be set near their physical location. Check in with the host/hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue bracelet. Show the bracelet to receive a complimentary cocktail at your restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.downtowndelraybeach. com for a Savor restaurant map.

Greet, Toast & Dine!

5:30–6:15 p.m.

After checking in, enjoy a complimentary drink during the welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant. Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night!

6 p.m.

Seating begins.

6:15 p.m.

Welcome Comments, Grand Toast 7:30 p.m.

Table Decor Contest Winners Announced 6:30–9 p.m.

Four-course dinner to be served with donated custom adult-beverage pairings Attire: Downtown Delray Beach evening casual Parking: Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations.

Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event. Side streets will remain open for vehicle access. Visit downtowndelraybeach.com/ parking for more parking information.

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Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade, Chocolate Old-Fashioned, Prohibition Punch and Maple Bourbon Smash. Cocktail waitresses and bartenders will play the part, too, dressed in custom designed outfits consisting of heavy dark denim with big antique bronze buckles, leather pockets, bustiers, leather straps and other embellishments in what event organizer Jessica Valby calls a “hipster meets industrial look.”

Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest will take place from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Over 40 different varieties of American bourbon and whiskey will be available from the states of Kentucky, Texas, North Carolina and Colorado.

Valby and her husband Craig, an area manager for the South Florida region of Republic National Distributing Company in Deerfield Beach, were handpicked to plan and design the Bacon & Bourbon Fest, founded

by Nancy Stewart-Franczak and Bern Ryan of Festival Management Group and Delray Beach Arts Inc. Jessica has a background in hospitality and special events.

The Valbys, from West Palm Beach, have designed and built four reclaimed wood and corrugated metal bars, which will be set-up in a square configuration for the event.

“This is not just going to be tents going up in a field … and it’s not your grandpa’s bourbon,” said Jessica.

Upon entering the festival, visitors will feel like they’ve traveled back in time to the roaring 20s. The back bar will be lined with bookcases and greenery, stocked with old signature glassware, including acrylic, double walled mason jars. Some bourbon connoisseurs at the fest will have an opportunity to take home the mason jars as a keepsake. As for the bourbon, it will be featured neat, on the rocks or just

about any way that tickles the tasters’ fancies.

According to the couple, “You can serve bourbon in so many fashions ... the goal of the festival is to educate people.”

As far as the educational aspects of the fest, there will be eight informative seminars: four on Friday and four on Saturday. In addition to bourbon tastings, attendees can enjoy bacon and pork-loaded dishes from Downtown Delray Beach restaurants. The festival will also feature expert mixologists who will be on-site in the Bourbon Lounge to answer your libation questions, particularly about bourbon: how to drink it, what to mix with it or how to create customized drinks for a variety of tastes. There will also be some exhibitors this year and some backyard-style games.

However, the real gem of this fest will be found in the Bourbon Library, complete with old dark wood fixtures, comfy dark leather sofas, chairs and ottomans, music and cocktail waitresses at your beckoning. Think super high-end, luxury lounge experience.

The library is exclusively for VIPs and super limited. Fest revelers can buy a Bourbon Library Card upon admission, which will be stamped upon entrance. On the back of card will list all the rare bourbons available only to Library Card holders.

Every hour or so, a new bourbon, some so rare that their entire stock will be finished at the fest, will be available at the festival grounds. As for the food (the companion piece to the bourbon), there’ll be bacon dipped in honey, chocolate bacon, a Bourbon Lovers’ Brunch, bacon food vendors and several bourbon and food parings.

One thing is for sure – with this much bacon and bourbon, your taste buds will become sweet and savory aficionados.

For more information, visit www. delraybaconandbourbonfest.com.

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at the library New Photography Exhibit Comes to the Delray Beach Public Library

The Delray Beach Public Library, located at 100 West Atlantic Avenue is pleased to present a new exhibit entitled: “Photography: Irene Hill, The Art of Seeing” featuring the work of photographer Irene Hill. The exhibit will be on display at the Delray Beach Library’s 2nd floor Gallery from March 12, 2016 – May 14, 2016.

Irene Hill is an award-winning Master Photographer and graduate of Northwestern University with a dual Master’s Degree in English and Education.

She has photographed over 200 concerts and events throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As a lifelong photographer whose goals are now directed to instructing others in the art of fine photography, Irene brings a world of national and international experience along with a love of teaching to her students.

She has exhibited her photography in local museums and libraries and has won a number of photography competitions.

“The camera is my tool of choice to express myself creatively. Through the lens of the camera, I can ‘see’ the world from different points of view, different kinds of light, different speeds, and different depths of awareness. Because I am controlling my focus and framing my scenes, I see colors and shapes and sizes as well as juxtapositions, relationships, contrasts, and conflicts that might normally be passed by. The end result is the varied photographic world that I live in and that I am able to share with others,” says Ms. Hill. She has graciously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds of any sales to the Library.

You won’t want to miss this inspiring collection of photographs the Library! For further information on this exhibit and the many programs at the Delray Beach

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Public Library, visit the website at www. delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490.

Alive Inside – Wednesday, March 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

This free event is sponsored by MorseLife Health System as part of their Experts on Aging Speaker Series. Call MorseLife at 561-687-5743 today to make your reservation. Refreshments will be served.

MorseLife also sponsors the Library’s Sunday Musical Matinee series concerts at the Library scheduled for February 28, March 20 & April 3, 2016.

This program is free and open to the public.

For further information on this or any other Library program, call the Library’s Community Relations Department at 561-266-0798 or call the Circulation Desk at 561-266-0194. Please “like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DelrayBeachPublicLibrary.

Celebrate Music & Poetry at the Delray Beach Library’s Lifelong Learning Community Institute

The Delray Beach Public Library’s Lifelong Learning Community Institute, now in its fifth year, is based on the premise that learning should never cease and keeping the mind intellectually, creatively, and culturally active fundamentally enriches our lives. Here are two courses that exemplify that definition.

What does an orchestral conductor do other than wave his arms in the air? As it turns out, the conductor is there to bring a musical score to life through an individual language of gestures. Join Cantor Paul Offenkrantz D.M. for his course titled: “The Great Conductors” that meets on Wednesdays, March 2, 9 & 16 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. He will survey the greatest conductors of the 20th & 21st century including Arturo Toscanini, Bruno Walter, Otto Klemperer, George Szell, Leopold Stokowski, Leonard Bernstein, George Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Gustavo Dudamel & many more! The cost of this 3-session course is $45.

April is National poetry month and we are celebrating with a course entitled: “A Closer Look at American Comic Poetry.” The course meets on Mondays April 4, 11 & 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. with course instructor Dr. Jeffrey Morgan, of Lynn University. The cost of this 3-session course is $45. Take a closer look at American comic poetry by exploring

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n Monday, February 8, 2016, 18 new firefighters began their careers with Delray Beach FireRescue (DBFR). These firefighters will undergo training over 10 weeks and will then be placed on shift as probationary firefighters.

The hiring process for DBFR’s newest firefighters consisted of a swim test, an oral interview, a medical scenario, a polygraph test, and a medical examination. The newest members of DBFR represent some of the best and brightest candidates available for the positions and the Department is eager for them to begin their DBFR careers protecting the citizens, business owners, and visitors of Delray Beach.

Pictured in the attached photo, left to right: (front row) FF Brett Corrente, FF Tyler Walker, FF Cesar Sanchez, FF Brittany Hoag, FF Cecilia Rabaza, FF Jennifer Levine, FF Daniel Alvarez, FF Christopher Abaldo, FF Garrod Copeland; (back row) FF Andres Colon, FF Joseph Calogero, FF Daniel De Franceschi, FF Jonathan Forrester, FF Chelsea Allison, FF Michael Ruby, FF Charles Stravino, FF Bradley Essary, FF Christian Lopez

its history, techniques, and modern masters.

It will explore the roots of our country’s comic voice from Joel Barlow’s “Hasty Pudding” to the works of James Russell Lowell.

Registration is required. For further information and registration, visit our website at www.delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490 and register today!

Who Had the Last Laugh at Laugh with the Library, Chapter 10?

The Delray Beach Public Library once again hosted the unusual and exciting Laugh with the Library, Chapter 10 event. Delray Beach residents and Library Board members Becky Walsh & Heidi Sargeant served as co-chairpersons for this creative and casual fun-filled night of comedy, cocktails, and supper-by-the-bite.

This year, we celebrated 10 years of the most talked about party of the season! We had the largest audience, the most comedians, the greatest number of sponsors and for our ten year anniversary we pulled out all of the stops!

Once again, the evening was held at the beautiful Delray Beach Marriott and featured an outstanding comedy line-up with “Bobby Collins and Friends.”

Headliner Bobby Collins, who is a nationally-known stand-up comedian and film actor who was featured at Laugh with the Library, Chapters 1 and 2 along with comedians Wil Shriner Chris Roach and Louis Ramey rounded out the evening and had the audience rolling in the aisles.

The Delray Beach Public Library depends on the success of this fundraiser to provide additional support needed for programs for children and teens. Laugh with the Library has always had a tremendous following and the ten year anniversary event was sold out again this year! The event netted over $ 111,500.

The Library is grateful to the many local residents and businesses that supported the Library and this event with their sponsorship and they were as follows: • Platinum Level – 250 Professional Building Doctors, Cheney Brothers, Marriott Delray Beach, Ocean Properties, Ltd. • Gold Level – Bank of America, BG Solutions, Amy & John Crompton, Delray Honda, Gerry and Diane Wendel, Ken and Rema Kaleel, Virginia and Harvey Kimmel, Levenger Foundation, Outfront Media, Paradise Bank, Private Jewelers, Sandy Simon, The Kazma Family Foundation • Silver Level –Bank United, Fifth Third Bank, Frank and Nilsa McKinney, Spodak Dental Group, Stuart & Shelby Development, Inc. • Supporters – Centerstate Bank, Day Pitney/Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack, Delray Beach Magazine, Nina Raynor, Printers Choice, Randolph & Dewdney Construction, Inc., The Coastal Star • Friends – Universal Beach Services, Corp., CBIZ Weekes & Callaway For further information or to find out about other sponsorship opportunities, call the

Delray Beach Public Library Development Office @ 561-266-0775 today!

Promotions in the Delray Beach Library Reference Department

The Delray Beach Public Library is pleased to announce several promotions in the Reference Department. Ms. Loanis Menendez-Cuesta has recently been promoted to head of the Reference Department and Kara Van Abel has been promoted to Young Adult Librarian. The Library congratulates to both of these outstanding professionals!

Ms. Menendez-Cuesta has been Young Adult Librarian since 2009.

Before coming to the Delray Beach Public Library she worked as a Librarian and Media Specialist at the North Broward Preparatory School.

She received a Loanis Menendez-Cuesta Bachelor of Science degree in Information Studies and a Master of Library Science and Information Studies from Florida State University.

Loanis came to the United States from Cuba with her family in 1989. She wanted to become a Librarian, “because in her native Cuba people did not have free access to information and she wanted to help people easily obtain information in the United States, her new homeland,” she said.

Kara Van Abel joined the Delray Library’s Reference Department in 2014. She was born and raised in Alabama, received a Bachelor of Mass Communication in Radio/ Television and a Kara Van Abel Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater, from Auburn University. She received a Master of Information and Library Studies from the University of Alabama.

Before coming to Delray she worked at the Braille and Talking Books Library in Daytona Beach, Florida as their Outreach and Customer Development Librarian. She also was chosen as one of 50 Librarians from across the United States and Europe as one of the 2013-2014 American Library Association’s Emerging Leaders in the Library field.

For further information on the many programs for adults, teens and children at the Delray Beach Public Library, please visit our website at www.delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490.

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Flight, a part of the Honor Flight Network, was formed in 2008 to fly WWII veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the nation’s memorials and monuments.

The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade was started in 1968 and has grown to be the Southeast’s premier parade. In 2010, organizers changed the parade theme to pay tribute to the emergency services community, including firefighters, police, and paramedics.

Uniformed emergency service personnel from across the United States and the world have been honored through the years, with personnel from Belgium, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and France being recognized for their service. Other civic, non-profit, educational, and social groups also are a part of the parade.

For a list of emergency personnel who have participated in the past, log on to http:// stpatrickparade.com/communities-agenciesrepresented/.

For more information on the parade, visit www.stpatrickparade.com.

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Delray Beach Bike Club

The Delray Beach Police Department, Delray Beach Bike Club and Delray Beach Parks and Recreation will kick off Florida Bicycle Month (March) by hosting the Delray Beach Bicycle Safety Fair and Ride. On Saturday, March 5, cyclists are invited to gather at the Old School Square Amphitheater, 51 North Swinton Avenue, for a day of outdoor fun and activities. The event is free and open to the public.

Bike Ride Registration begins at 7am, Ride starts at 8am Open to all cyclists 18 years of age and older The 25-mile ride originates in Delray Beach at the Old School Square Amphitheater.

Cyclists will bike north to the Boynton Beach Inlet, then travel south to Spanish River Road, Boca Raton. From here, riders will make

their return to Delray Beach. The entire ride will be police-escorted and two rest stops will be stationed along the route. In addition, regroup stops will be provided. The Delray Beach Bicycle Support Vehicle will follow riders to provide assistance if needed.

Safety Fair 10am-12pm Open to all ages After the Bike Ride, cyclists of all ages are invited to attend the Safety Fair, featuring a kids bicycle rodeo, bicycle helmet giveaways and more. Bike registration and safety materials will also be available.

For more information please contact Danielle Beardsley, Parks and Recreation Department, at (561) 243-7277 or email beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com. Additional information is also available by contacting Sgt. Jeff Rasor at (561) 243-7800.

How many new downtown businesses did the DDA work with last year? Were there more pedestrians downtown? What is planned for 2015-2016? Learn all of this and more in the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Annual Report for October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.

From Economic Development and Placemaking, to Position Marketing, and the financial Statement, the DDA shares information about its activities and programs in this comprehensive report. Copies will be available beginning March 16 at the DDA office, 85 SE 4th Avenue, Suite 108 or via download at www.downtowndelraybeach.com.

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pineapple slices Abundance and Wealth Expert to Speak at Unity of Delray Beach

Unity of Delray Beach will host accomplished wealth advisor May McCarthy — chief empowerment officer at Seattle’s Bizzultz, LLC — on Sunday, April 3.

McCarthy will speak at both the 9:25 and 11 a.m. services in the church’s Sanctuary. The title of McCarthy’s talk will be “Partnering with your Chief Spiritual Officer for Success and Freedom.”

She will also present a workshop, “The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Abundance,” from 1:30 and 4 p.m. in the church’s Sanctuary. There is no admission fee; a love offering will be collected.

Since 1982, McCarthy has founded and grown successful companies in a variety of industries — as well as working for various Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Boeing.

McCarthy’s current firm, Bizzultz, is a planning and design company that works to accelerate business results for other companies. Among the businesses she helped start and grow include Integrated Healthcare Systems (now Talyst), Kallback, LDNS, PhACTS and Scarlet Ribbon.

McCarthy is a speaker, trainer and author focused on business growth strategies, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing skills, investing and fundraising methods, developing intuition as a success tool, and making work and goal attainment fun.

For more information, call the church at 561-276-5796.

Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Workshop Announcement

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the following regarding a Public Information Workshop regarding I-95 at Linton Boulevard interchange improvements: “The Florida Department of

Transportation (FDOT), District Four, is conducting a Public Information Workshop for the subject project on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the First Floor Large Conference Room of the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

The workshop is being held as an open house format from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This Public Information Workshop will give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. This project proposes to widen Linton Boulevard and improve the interchange at I-95.”

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Celebrates 37th Annual Hatsume Fair

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is springing into action this April with the 37th annual Hatsume Fair on Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebrating the first bud of spring, the museum’s largest annual event transforms Morikami Park into a unique Japanese festival enjoyable for the whole family. Hatsume Fair features three stages of continuous entertainment, rows of artisan, craft and plant vendors, a Japanese food market, specialty sake and beer selections and so much more!

The weekend’s activities include martial arts, bonsai & Japanese flower arranging demonstrations; taiko drumming performances with audience participation by local favorites Ronin Taiko and Fushu Daiko; games, crafts and activities for children and families; character meet ‘n’ greets and an anime-inspired costume contest and fashion show!

New this year, New York City based Samurai Sword Soul will demonstrate traditional Japanese sword fighting and allow festival goers to join in during their infamous fighting boot camp. Also, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, visitors will be treated to a visual and sensory experience

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created by Japanese dancer Satomi Hirano and koto performer Yoshiko Carlton throughout the weekend. Morikami is also excited to introduce a new colossal fan art wall for visitors to express themselves with doodles, sketches to create their own masterpieces!

Single day passes for Hatsume Fair, purchased at the gate, are priced at $15 for adults (ages 11+) and $10 for children (ages 4-10). Discounted tickets and 2-day passes are offered exclusively online in advance at www.morikami.org. Museum members and children 3 and under enjoy FREE entry to the festival. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.morikami.org/hatsume or call 561-495-0233.

For hotel accommodations, please check out Hatsume Fair’s exclusive hotel partner, Hyatt Place located at 104 NE 2nd Ave in Delray Beach (call 561-330-3530 for reservations).

Join the Palm Beach Commuter Challenge

Anyone who commutes for work within or to/from Palm Beach County is invited to join the Palm Beach Commuter Challenge!

The Palm Beach Commuter Challenge is a friendly, countywide competition between places of work to encourage and track the use of alternative modes of transportation and pounds of CO2 saved within Palm Beach County.

From March 1 to March 31, participants will create or join a team from their place of employment and compete with other teams from similar business sizes.

At the conclusion of the challenge, a celebration will be held on Saturday, April 2, 9am-11am, at the West Palm Beach Waterfront Commons at South Flagler Drive. Event highlights will include familyfriendly educational transportation activities, raffle drawings, and an awards presentation recognizing the top teams and overall top commuters.

For more information and/or to sign up,

visit http://www.pbcommuterchallenge.org/.

About the Palm Beach Commuter Challenge The Palm Beach Commuter Challenge is a countywide initiative between the Palm Beach MPO, Palm Tran, Tri-Rail, FDOT, South Florida Commuter Services, Sky Bike, and others to encourage people that commute for work within or to/from Palm Beach County to take transit, walk, bicycle, and carpool. Participants will sign up and create teams from their place of work to track miles commuted by alternative modes as well as pounds of CO2 saved from March 1-31.

Delray Elks Donates to Local, State and National projects

Since October our donations were: $2500 to Elks National Foundation, who contributes to College Scholarships and Community Investments Projects to Elks Lodges, $1500 to Florida Elks Children’s Therapy and Youth Camp (Harry-Anna Trust), and another $385 to Harry-Anna from the benefits of our annual “Chili Cook Off” plus another $700 matching contributions from a dear member, $100 to City House of Delray, $150 to City of Delray Sister Cities, $500 to City of Delray Project Holiday, $250 to USO, $250 to Pine Grove Elementary of Delray to get their students to Washington, DC, $500 to Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, $500 to Daughters of Zion of Delray for their Robotics program, $250 to Atlantic High School of Delray for “Get Our Kids to College”, $250 to City of Delray Easter Egg Hunt, $732 to Wheels From the Heart of Delray from the proceeds of our annual “Cut For The Cause”, $1050 to West Palm Beach Dept of Veterans Affairs Canteen Cards for Christmas,.

We used our ENF Promise Grant of $2500 to bring a Christmas Party for 220 children to the Boys and Girls Club of Delray.

We used our ENF Beaon Grant of $2000 plus member’s contributions of $1000 to adopt 3 families for Christmas and donating

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Other annual contributions are $1000 to Achievement Center, $500 to AVDA, $500 Cros Ministries Caring Center, $1200 to Miracle League, $500 to Milagro Center, $500 to Family Promise and $500 to Delray’s Nation Night Out. If you would like to have fun while giving back to our beautiful “Village by the Sea”, contact the Delray Beach Elks Lodge!

City of Delray Beach Special Election Tuesday, March 15

On March 15, 2016, the City of Delray Beach will hold a Special Election in conjunction with the State of Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary Election for the purpose of presenting two (2) ballot questions to the City’s voters. One ballot question asks if voters want to change the City Charter (creation of an internal auditor position), and the other asks if voters want to repeal the special law creating the civil service so that code for future amendments may be made by City ordinance.

In an effort to inform our citizens about the ballot questions, the City of Delray Beach has prepared a “Special Election Voters Guide”. This guide provides background information and a detailed explanation about each ballot question. To view the guide, click here.

VOTER REGISTRATION: The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections will close the voter registration books on February 16, 2016 at 5pm for the March 15, 2016 Presidential Preference Primary Election. To register, obtain a voter registration application in person or by telephone from the Supervisor of Elections main office, 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, (561) 656-6200. Applications are also available at the Delray Beach City Clerk’s Office, 100 NW 1st Avenue, and online at www.pbcelections.org.

VOTER IDENTIFICATION: The Clerk or Inspector shall require each elector, upon entering the polling place, to present one of the following current and valid picture identifications: Florida Driver’s License Florida Identification Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States Passport Debit or Credit Cards Military Identification Student Identification Retirement Center Identification Neighborhood Association Identification Public Assistance Identification If the picture identification does not contain the signature of the voter, an additional identification providing the voter’s signature shall be required.

ABSENTEE BALLOT: To obtain an absentee ballot or to request the date when in-person absentee voting commences, contact the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections by calling (561) 276-1226 (Delray Beach) or (561) 656-6200 (West Palm Beach).

POLLING LOCATIONS: Polling locations in the City of Delray Beach will be open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day (Tuesday, March 15, 2016). Where you vote depends on your Precinct Number, which is located on your Voter Identification Card.

If you are unable to locate your Precinct Number, it is available on the Supervisor of Elections website at www.pbcelections.org or by calling their office at (561) 656-6200.

111th Birthday Party celebration

by Delray Beach Rotary Club

Since Feb. 23, 1905, for 111 years, Rotarians have contributed their time, energy and passion to sustainable, longterm projects in local communities across the globe. Projects focus on important issues like peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and economic and community development.

The Rotary Club of Delray Beach was chartered 68 years ago on February 10, 1948

at the Colony Hotel under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Boynton Beach. It was established with 27 charter members and guided by our first President, Lauren C. Hand. The Rotary Club of Delray Beach, together with its charitable, tax exempt corporation, Delray Beach Rotary Fund, Inc., has been involved in numerous local and international projects. These projects include contributions of over $100,000 for scholarships to the local high school and over $65,000 for Polio Plus, a Rotary International Project to eradicate polio throughout the world. The funds to finance these projects were by various endeavors such as golf tournaments, bingo and our annual hot dog and soft drink sale at the Delray Affair.

The Delray Beach Rotary Club has a lunch meeting every Tuesday at 12:15PM at the Delray Beach Public Library at 100 West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach .

For more info, visit www.rotary.org.

Ebony Chorale to Perform at Unity of Delray Beach on Palm Sunday

The Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches will give a Palm Sunday concert at 4 p.m. on March 20 in the church’s Sanctuary.

Among the musical selections will be a popular Palm Sunday anthem, as well as beautiful and compelling stories of the Easter season in song.

The Ebony Chorale is made up of singers who sing for the joy and love of music.

Though most chorale members are not professional musicians, they dedicate their time to striving for excellence in the performance of choral music. Each week they give of themselves to be the best vocal musicians possible through many rehearsals and performances.

Founded and directed by Orville T. Lawton, the Ebony Chorale made its debut in 1992 when it performed with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of the choral movement to Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony for the dedication of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.

During the last 24 years, the Chorale has made many performances and concerts at area churches for numerous civic organizations, and on tour in the U.S., Europe, and Africa.

For more information about the concert, call the church at 561-276-5796.

Goodwill’s Charter School Receives $25,500.00 Through Great Charity Challenge

As part of the Great Charity Challenge’s community event to distribute $1.6 million to local non-profit organizations, the Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Transition to Life Academy charter school received

$25,500.00.

“We are beyond grateful to have benefited from the Great Charity Challenge’s contributions to the Palm Beach County community. This is such a wonderful event for our non-profit community and adds to our school’s mission to improve lives,” says charter school director Cindy Maunder.

The Transition to Life Academy staff and students would like to express how grateful they are to everyone involved in the Great Charity Challenge’s contribution to the school.

This includes the Bellissimo Family, Anne Caroline, the Sulzberger and Green Family, Chronicle of the Horse, Fidelity Investments and riders Steven Green, Mario Deslauriers and Francesca Dildabanian who braved harsh weather conditions during the event.

The school came in 16th place, bringing its winnings to $25,500.00. The funds will enable the school to continue its work experience programs for young people with significant disabilities and to enhance its culinary training program.

The Great Charity Challenge (GCC), presented by Fidelity Investments®, returned to Wellington during the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) circuit.

Adding to the $7.5 million the event has distributed to date, the event distributed $1.6 million to more than 40 Palm Beach County charities.

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events calendar WEDNESDAY • MARCH 2, 9, 16 The Great Conductors – 6-7:30. $45. What does an orchestral conductor do other than wave his arms in the air? Head to the Delray Beach Library to find out! delraylibrary.org

SATURDAY • MARCH 5 Bike Safety Fair & Ride – 7am-12noon. Free. 25 mile ride with police escort. 10am-12pm -Bicycle Safety Fair with Bike Rodeo at Old School Square Park. 561-243-7277 Arts Garage Presents Jason Marsalis - 8pm. $25-50.

Contemporary Jazz. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

Pickleball - $2.Call for times. Pompey Park Community Center.

561-243-7356. Delray Beach Community Center.

561-243-7250. dbpickle.com

THURSDAY • MARCH 3 WLRN Radio Theatre presents It Happened One Night- 6:45pm. $TBD. Travel back in time and experience the thrill of live radio theater! The Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org

Savor Our City Culinary Private Tours – Private customized tours of Atlantic Ave and Pineapple Grove for groups of 6+.

954-410-3177, info@SavorOurCity.com

THURSDAY • MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Delray Marketplace Music Fests – 6-8pm. Various concerts each week. delraymarket.com/events

Delray Yacht Cruises Daily Cruises- 10:30am & 1:30pm. $21-24.

Escape your daily routine with beautiful Intracoastal Waterway views! 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com

FUN FridayS

MARCH 1 - 31 Shark Feeding - Tues-Sat - 10:30am, Sun1:30pm- $5. Alligator Feeding –Wed & Sat 1pm. 561-274-7263, sandowayhouse.org Pottery Classes – Mon-Sat. Cloud House Pottery, Artists Alley.

561- 862-9222, cloudhousepottery.com

MARCH 1 - 20 Theatre Arts Garage Presents The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith” – $30-45. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org TUESDAY • MARCH 1 Old School Square Presents RAVE ON! The Buddy Holly Experience8pm. $45.This electrifying, high-energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza features America’s Premiere Buddy Holly interpreter. The Crest Theatre at Old School Square. 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org TUESDAY • MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 Morikami presents Ikebana Flower Arrangement Class 1-3pm. $60-80. Advanced registration required.

561-495-0233, morikami.org TUESDAY • MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Greenlands Store presents Vinyasa Yoga - 5:30pm by donation.

561-921-4238, greenlandsstores.com WEDNESDAY • MARCH 2 Meeting of the Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove Chapter, Delray Beach, at The Senior Center in Veteran’s Park at 7pm.

We serve dessert first. Contact Madeline at mhincken@gmail.com.

TUESDAY • MARCH 1, 15, 29 Alchemy - 8-11pm. $10. Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, and comedians, this is your time to shine!

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

MARCH 4 & 18 5:30 TIL 8:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR WITH LIVE MUSIC! The Pub at The Living Room 1709 N. CONGRESS AVE. BOYNTON BEACH Events By Priscilla

FRIDAY • MARCH 4 First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Delray - 6pm-9pm. Stroll throughout downtown Delray Beach & Artists Alley.

561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com/events FRIDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 4 - 6 Fiftieth Annual St. Vincent Ferrer Festival - With over 20 amusement rides, games, contests, a kids corner, world famous flea market and so much more, it’s is going to be the buzz of the community! 561-276-6892, stvincentferrer.com MARCH 5, 6, 19, 22 Murder on the Beach Book Signing - Join us all month long for different book signings. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com

SATURDAY • MARCH 5 & 26 Delray Beach GreenMarket –9am-2pm. The GreenMarket is an open air marketplace located at Old School Square Park a half block north of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.

Old School Square Park. delraycra.org/greenmarket SATURDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 5 - 6 Saturday Night Fever- 8pm. $45. Saturday Night Fever is packed with legendary hit songs from the Bee Gees along with new songs written for this show. Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org 19th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival - Free.

10am-5pm. Presented by Howard Alan Events.

Atlantic Avenue & NE 4th Avenue. artfestival.com SAT. - SUN. • MARCH 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Artists in The Park - Veterans Park –10am - 4:30pm. Presented by the Delray Art League. delrayartleague.com SUNDAY • MARCH 6 Arts Garage Presents Carla Visi’s Fascinating Mestizo - 7pm. $2540. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org SUNDAY • MARCH 6 & 27 Delray Marketplace Fitness in the Park - 10am. It’s Free and Open to the Public! delraymarket.com MONDAY • MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 Greenlands Store presents Tai Chi - 5:30pm. 561-921-4238, greenlandsstores.com MONDAY - TUESDAY • MARCH 7 - 8 Old School Square Presents Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Lee Roy Reams- 8pm. $49. Lee Roy Reams is one of the theatre’s most sought after actors, having performed in over 10 major Broadway shows. Crest Theatre, 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org

TUESDAY • MARCH 8 & 22 Delray Beach Library Ukulele Workshop– Contact Tavit Smith, 561-665-1718, tavitandlynn@gmail.com THURSDAY • MARCH 1O Delray Yacht Cruises Steel Drum Cruise- 6-8pm. $25. Enjoy the sounds of the islands aboard the Lady Atlantic. With beautiful views of the intracoastal! 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com Chamber Contacts & Cocktails at Carls Patio Delray Marketplace5:15pm-7pm. $10-20. It’s the best way to gain a broader awareness for your business and build relationships within the community. 561-278-0424, delraybeach.com FRIDAY • MARCH 11 Arts Garage Presents Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet - 8pm. $25-45. Latin Jazz. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org Old School Square Presents Roger McGuinn - 8pm. $57 - 77.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MARCH 11 - 12 The Forty Eighth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade- Friday Night celebrate the Irish Siamsa and Party from 5-10pm.

Saturday join us for one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the nation and pay tribute to the brave Firefighters across the globe. Parade 2-4pm. stpatrickparade.com SATURDAY • MARCH 12 Ride & Remember Trolley Tour - When you board the “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, the history of Delray Beach comes alive!

561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com SUNDAY • MARCH 13 Murder on the Beach Book Club - The Sunday Sleuths will discuss The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com TUESDAY • MARCH 15 Chamber of Commerce Membership & Media Breakfast– $22-32.

7:45am-9am. Join us at the Delray Beach Golf Club for getting the Word Out: A panel discussion with local media. Learn how to get your business in the media! 561-278-0424, delraybeach.com

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events calendar TUESDAY • MARCH 15 Murder on the Beach Book Club - The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com WEDNESDAY • MARCH 16 Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 27th Annual Lifeguard Competition 4:30pm. Join us at South Tower 5 (Casuarina & A1A). Watch as Delray Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeugards compete in the following events: Surf Swim, Surf Boat, Paddleboard, Line Pull, Run Relay & Beach Flags.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 17 - 20 The 31st Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20 along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. The international event will feature more than $1 billion worth of yachts, boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers, including hundreds of boats ranging from superyachts nearing 300 feet to small inflatables and other tenders, center consoles and sportfishers.

For more information including parking and transportation maps, boat lists, seminar schedules and more, visit ShowManagement. com or download the show’s free and convenient smartphone app, MyBoatShow, available on iOS and Android devices. Guests can also call Show Management at 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642.

Thursday, March 17: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, March 18: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 19: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 20: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Adults: $21 at gate; $19 online Children (6-15): $11 at gate; $9 online, Children under 6 Free THURSDAY • MARCH 17 National League of American Pen Women Luncheon -12pm. $30.

Discussion with Caren Hackman. Fine Arts & Graphic Design discussion. Delray Beach Golf Club 2200 Highland Ave. Register: bocapenwomen.org/luncheon Artists Alley Open Studios - 6-9pm. Studios & Galleries in Artists Alley are open in Pineapple Grove Arts District between NE 3rd & 4th Streets, east of 3rd Ave, west of RR tracks. artistsalleydelray.com Old School Square Presents Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents Kenneth T. Walsh- 2pm. $30-45. Crest Theatre at Old School Square. 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org FRIDAY • MARCH 18 Arts Garage Presents Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo 8pm. $25-35. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org FRIDAY - SATURDAY • MARCH 18 - 19 Second Annual Bacon & Bourbon Festival 12pm - 11pm. $25-75. Plan to join us as we celebrate the most beloved food in the universe, Bacon and the ultimate American made spirit, Bourbon. 561-279-0907, delraybaconfest.com SATURDAY • MARCH 19 Delray Beach GreenMarket –9am-2pm. The GreenMarket will relocate to SE 4th Avenue. delraycra.org/greenmarket SUNDAY • MARCH 20 Granfondo Cycling Event - 7am. $125. Starting at the Hyatt Place Delray Beach and continuing to Boca Raton. grandfondoguide.com MONDAY • MARCH 21 Eighth Annual Savor The Avenue - 5:30pm – 9pm. Head to Downtown Delray Beach for an evening of dining under the stars & down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue!

Reservations made with individual restaurants. 561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com/savor-and-tastemakers

THURSDAY • MARCH 24 YAD Happy Hour • Salt7, 32 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach Price: $8 in advance, $10 at door • 5:45 to 8 pm Make some noise with your gragger and celebrate Purim with the Young Adult Division (YAD). The $8 admission ($10 at door) includes 1 free drink and a night of socializing, networking and some Purim surprises. Please bring a gift card for Sports Authority or Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as basketballs, Frisbees, and tennis balls to help the Jewish Agency for Residential Care (JARC) start its new sports league. For more information, please contact Brian Sarran at 561.852.3165 or brians@bocafed.org.

Old School Square Presents Catch A Rising Star Comedy presents Judy Gold- 8pm. $45-65. Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org FRIDAY • MARCH 25 The 5th Anniversary Of Arts Garage - 8pm. $75-100. Join us for the first ever Casino Night at Arts Garage: Cocktails, catering by Sazio, music and dancing. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org SATURDAY • MARCH 26 Fifteenth Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade at the Delray Beach Greenmarket - 9am. $5 suggested donation. Everything from dogs, cats, goats and rabbits have made their appearance.

Register 9am to 9:45am with the parade starting at 10am. delraycra.org/greenmarket Savor Our City Culinary Tours – 11am-2pm. $65. Taste Atlantic Avenue. Culinary walking tour. 954-410-3177, SavorOurCity.com Morikami Family Fun: Origami Workshop- 12pm-3pm. Free with paid admission. Join us to learn a few simple origami techniques and make a few fun objects. 561-495-0233, morikami.org Old School Square Presents Rock the Square- 6pm-10:30pm. $25-100. Outdoor concert headlined by Everclear with Candlebox and Sister Hazel. The Pavilion at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Delray Beach Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt at Miller Park - 8am.

Free. Ages 1-10. Hunt for 10,000 Eggs filled with candy and special prizes! 243-7277, beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com Veterans Park, Pompey Park & Catherin Strong Park Egg Hunts 10am—3pm. Free. Easter Egg Hunts at the local parks.

Times vary by park. VisitDelrayBeach.org/annual-events SATURDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 26 - 27 Artists in The Park - Old School Square Park –10am - 4:30pm.

Presented by the Delray Art League. delrayartleague.com SUNDAY • MARCH 27 Delray Yacht Cruises Easter Brunch & Lunch Cruise 10am & 1:30pm. $42-57, reservation required.

561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com MARCH 28 - APRIL 10 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “Little Shop of Horrors” $30. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm. 561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com MONDAY - TUESDAY • MARCH 28 - 29 Crest Broadway Cabaret Series Presents Brenda Braxton 8pm. $49. Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org WEDNESDAY • MARCH 30 Hippity Hop Easter Trot 5k – 6:30pm. Free 5k through Delray Marketplace. delraymarket.com/events

Please Send Your Calendar Listings To: Calendar@delraypineapple.com THURSDAY • MARCH 31 Winning, It’s as Sweet as Honey – 5:30pm. Join YPAD for their speaker series with FAU Head Football Coach Charlie Partridge at Honey. delraybeach.com/YPAD Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “Wonder Woman” by Words Alive –2pm. $25. A play reading of dramatic works celebrating friendship in all trials, tribulations and triumphs.

561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com EXHIBITS MARCH 1- MAY 20 - Spady Museum presents Historic Nassau, Bahamas - 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com MARCH 1 - 23 - The Winter Interlude Exhibit 2016 At City Hall - A Judged Show by Delray Art League. delrayartleague.com MARCH 1 - APRIL 27 - The Cornell Museum at Old School Square presents Wild: A Groupd Art Exhibit - $5 suggested donation. 561-2437922, oldschoolsquare.org MARCH 1 - MAY 8th - Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World - 561-495-0233, morikami.org

Sandoway House

Program: Alligator Feeding Dates: Every Wednesday and Saturday Time: 1 p.m.

Listen to a short talk on alligators and watch the resident alligator feed on his favorite food. Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and up. The alligator feeding is included with admission. For more information, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

Program: Shark Feeding Dates/Times: Tuesday-Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Join Sandoway House for a splashing good time! Sandoway hosts a daily shark feeding in the center’s 15,000-gallon shark tank. Learn lots of fun and interesting facts about the ocean’s top predator. Admission is $5 per-person, ages 3 and up. The shark feeding is included with admission. For more information on this chomping good time, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

Program: Stingray Feeding Dates/Times: Every Tuesday through Saturday at 2:45 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m.

Watch the center’s Bat and Cownose rays eat their lunch. Find out what type of food stingrays eat, learn about their behavior and characteristics and even get to touch one. Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and up.

The stingray feeding is included with admission. For more information, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

library calendar LIBRARY CLOSED – EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 27 All Programs Are Free Except The Morselife Music Series - Sun. March 20 & Lifelong Learning Community Institute Courses (See Course Brochure) Tuesday, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 2 - 3:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course - “Whole Brain Workout”

Thursday, March 10 & 24 @ 10:30 a.m. – Craft Series – “Knit ‘N Purl” twice monthly knitting class presented by rotating facilitators

Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 11:30 a.m. Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitated by Don Clare & Claire Drattell

Friday, March 11 @ 2:00 p.m. – “How to Write the Perfect Online Profile” presented by Dr. Dale Koppel

Wednesday, March 2, 9 & 16 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Jewish American Organized Crime: Murder, Inc., Arnold Rothstein”

Monday, March 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 a.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“The Jews of Jamaica”

Wednesday, March 2, 9 & 16 @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “The Great Conductors” Thursday, March 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – Lunch With Liz – “Stepping Into Our Greatness” based on the insights of Ivanla Vanzant presented

by Liz Sterling Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. –Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Department Thursday, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 2 -3:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“Key Global Hotspots” Friday, March 4, 11, 19 & 26 @ 10:00 a.m. Great Books Discussion Group – “Great Conversations Six” presented by Gilbert Schechtman Saturday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:00 a.m.

The Writer’s Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Howard Gleichenhaus 561-638-7251 Saturday, March 5 @ 2:00 p.m.

“Ins & Outs of Online Dating” presented by Dr. Dale Koppel Monday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

–Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Department Monday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“Virginia Dynasty Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Madison & Monroe”- See brochure for course listings and fees Tuesday, March 8 @ 10:00 a.m. – From a Woman’s Perspective Book Group –The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr presented by Karen Kurzer Tuesday, March 8 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group The Buddha In the Attic by Julie Otsuka presented by rotating book group leaders Tuesday, March 8 & 22 @ 6:00 p.m. – “Ukulele Workshop for Beginners & Players” – For further information & registration, contact Tavit Smith at 561-665-1718 or e-mail at tavitandlynn@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 10 & 24 @ 10:00 a.m. – Great Decisions Discussion Group – 2016 Briefing Book presented by rotating

Thursday, March 17 @ 10:30 a.m. – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration “St. Patrick’s Day” presented by Chef Rey De La Osa Sunday, March 20 @ 2:00 p.m.

MorseLife Sunday Musical Matinee Series –“Davis & Dow” Wednesday, March 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

Morse Life Series “Music & Memory” Monday, March 28 @ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group – The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant presented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman Monday, March 28 @ 2:00 p.m. – Cercle Français French conversation group with rotating facilitators Wednesday, March 30 @ 2:00 p.m. – “Guerrilla Warfare” presented by Dr. Donald Borsand Wednesday, March 30 @ 3:30 p.m. – “The Crossing - Book Talk” presented by Alex Watson & his coauthor father, Dr. Robert Watson ART EXHIBITS – Through March 12, 2016 “Briny Breezes – 6 Artists” – Sue Alter, Rosemary Statt, Marion Roddin, Shirley Jeter, Judy Murry & Darlene Erickson Mar. 12 – May 14 – “Photography – Irene Hill – School of Creative Arts” Free Computer Workshops - *Registration Required – Call 266-0196 3/1 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Computer/Windows Basics 3/2 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Internet Basics 3/8 – @ 11:00 a.m. Email 3/8 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Word Basics 3/9 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Excel Basics 3/11 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Beginning iPad 3/15 – @ 2:00 p.m. xcel Intermediate 3/16 – @ 11:00 a.m. Facebook 3/16 – @ 2:00 p.m. Word Intermediate 3/22 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Excel Basics 3/23 – @ 2:00 p.m.

Word Basics 3/25 - @ 2:00 p.m.

Intermediate iPad 3/29 - @ 2:00 p.m.

Email 3/30 - @ 2:00 p.m.

PowerPoint Sign up @ Reference Desk Computer classes meet in 2nd floor Technology Center

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Four Family Friendly Features At Festival Of The Arts Boca Film, Jazz, Opera and Cirque to Appeal to Younger Festival-Goers

The 10th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA, presented by the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts from March 4 - 16, will appeal to cultural aficionados of all ages with four family-friendly features starting with opening night and the Raiders of the Lost Ark to orchestra.

The fun continues with Mozart’s The Magic Flute in a new family-friendly, semi-staged 90-minute English translation

by Festival Music Director Constantine Kistopoulos, featuring a star-studded cast of international singers, as well as local students and chorus; 12-year old jazz piano phenom Joey Alexander, recently featured on 60 Minutes; and Cirque de la Symphonie.

This season’s Festival will open on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with the Florida premiere and 35th anniversary celebration of Raiders of the Lost Ark, presented with live orchestra. Digitally remastered, the film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before. John Williams’ epic score from the film will be performed live to picture by the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos.

Arrive to the Mizner Park Amphitheater early, at 6 p.m., and take part in a Radiers-themed treasure hunt with exclusive prize packages.

Free for ticket holders.

On Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., come see for yourself why Mozart’s timeless masterpiece of high comedy and serious drama, The Magic Flute, is the second-most

performed opera in the world. A celebration of true love conquering all, The Magic Flute transports us into an enchanted world where good faces the forces of darkness. Semi-staged in a shortened English-language version under the baton of Constantine Kitsopoulos, a winning ensemble cast - including several singers from South Florida - brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale.

Twelve-year old jazz piano prodigy, “Little Man Jazz,” as recently featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper, Joey Alexander, will grace the stage on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The two-time Grammy nominated Alexander, in concert with The Symphonia Boca Raton and Constantine Kitsopoulos, will perform a program to include Gershwin’s “An American

Symphonia Features World Famous Pianist Misha Dichter

in Paris” and two other world premieres.

Alexander has already been invited to perform at venues including the Rochester Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center and a TED conference. The sky appears to be the limit for this soulful young artist.

On Saturday, March 12, Cirque de la

Symphonie will bring the magic of cirque to the music hall.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with special games, children’s activities and more at 6 p.m. Cirque is an elegant adaptation of some of the most amazing cirque acts performed on a stage shared with the full symphony orchestra, showcasing many of the best artists in the world. The audience will be thrilled and bedazzled by aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen These accomplished veterans include world record holders, gold-medal winners of international competitions, Olympians and some of the most original talent ever seen.

Other highlights of this year’s Festival of the Arts BOCA include violin superstar and conductor Joshua Bell and jazz trumpet legend Herb Alpert and his wife, Grammy Award winning singer Lani Hall.

This season’s Authors & Ideas program welcomes some of the world’s brightest thinkers. Fareed Zakaria, CNN host, contributing editor at The Atlantic, Washington Post columnist and author will talk about Global Hot Spots and Trends: The Next Security Crisis. Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and multiple-award winning author will present The Biology of Good and Evil.

Laila Lalami will talk about her novel, The Moor’s Account, an account of the Spanish exploration of Florida and the Gulf Coast that was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize.

Lalami is a regular contributor to The Nations, Newsweek and The Continued on page 9

inhabit the souls of 14 diverse members of New York City’s melting pot: A Polish-GermanLithuanian-American Jewish grandmother, a boyfriend-hating Australian, a Chinese mother of a lesbian daughter, a Jordanian woman with a fixation on the Beatles, and 10 other inimitable individuals provide their own distinctive, entertaining, and often moving perspectives on the American dream. Hosted by the charming and hilarious “Muhammad Ali” in a night club in Queens, New York, these fascinating characters from the outer boroughs of New York – bridge and tunnellers – will offer their perceptions of the immigrant experience.

“Through an annual poetry gathering we are introduced to these people from varying cultures who share their unique experiences,” Stephens explains. “It’s a delightfully entertaining view of the American immigrant story.”

Bridge & Tunnel was originally produced Off-Broadway by Oscar-winner Meryl Streep, where it won an Obie Award (Outstanding Performance) and went on to become critically acclaimed, long running hit on Broadway where

it won a special Tony Award. It was performed in both Sarasota and Ft. Lauderdale as part of the Women’s Theatre Project. Bridge & Tunnel will be directed Shari Upbin.

Playwright Sarah Jones is the winner of the 2007 Brendan Gill Prize. Jones has also received grants and commissions from The Ford Foundation, NYSCA, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and others. Her theater honors include an Obie Award, a Helen Hayes Award, two Drama Desk nominations, and HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival’s Best One Person Show Award.

Bridge & Tunnel will run for one performance, only – on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016, at 7:30 pm at Congregation B’nai Torah in Boca Raton. Tickets are $36 ($25 for congregational members), and may be purchased by calling 561-392-8566 or on line at www.bnai-torah.org. Group rates are available.

For more information about Bridge & Tunnel, Karen Stepehns, or Shari Upbin, please contact Carol Kassie at ckassie@gmail. com / 561-445-9244.

Carbonell Award-Winner Karen Stephens in ‘Bridge & Tunnel’

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he Theatre Arts Series at B’nai Torah will conclude its season with star power: Carbonell Award-winning actress Karen Stephens will reprise her award-winning performance (Best Actress 2011 – New Times Best of Award) in Sarah Jones’ Tony Award winning Broadway show Bridge & Tunnel.

On March 16th, Stephens will once again

The Symphonia Boca Raton’s March Connoisseur concert will feature world renowned piano soloist, Misha Dichter, who is also a published cartoonist; an interesting combination for a musician.

Dichter won a Silver Medal at the prestigious 1966 Tchaikovsky Competition. In addition to being a brilliant pianist, Dichter is also a cartoonist and sketch artist and has published the book, A Pianist’s World in Drawings.

The schedule for the weekend includes: Friday, March 18th - Box Lunch it with The Symphonia--Conductor Gerard Schwarz, will speak about the weekend’s concert. Piano soloist, Misha Dichter, will provide insights to ’A Tribute to the Master’s Program, which will be performed on Sunday, February 7. The Box Lunch It event costs $35 per person. Tickets can be purchases online at thesymphonia.org or by calling 866-687-4201.

Saturday, March 19th—Meet the Orchestra 10:30a.m.–12 p.m. - The day before each Connoisseur Concert, families will be given the opportunity to interact with The Symphonia’s conductor and musicians and attend a live dress rehearsal at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Adults are $5 and children/non-profits are free. Children can learn about and hold instruments. Reservations are required and can be made at 866-687-3848 or by emailing info@thesymphonia.org or at thesymphonia.org .

Sunday, March 20th -- Pre-Concert Conversation from 2-2:30 p.m., takes place with the conductor or guest speaker, which will be an opportunity to learn more about the pieces that are to be performed that afternoon.

Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. - Gerard Schwarz, Guest Conductor, and Misha Dichter, Piano Soloist, will present ‘A Tribute to the Masters’ Program. The Symphonia will perform pieces by Beethoven, Ives and Mendelssohn.

Single tickets range between $45 and $75, depending on seat selection.

For more information, visit thesymphonia. org , call 1-866-687-1201 or email tickets@ thesymphonia.org.

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GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER March Calendar

1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton • (561) 544-8605 SEA TURTLE DAY FESTIVAL Saturday, March 5 / 9am - 4pm

Join us at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for our annual Sea Turtle Day! This fun-filled family day of environmental education will be packed with exciting things to see and do, including live animal presentations, face painting, aquarium feedings, children’s theater, guided trail walks, kids crafts, awesome booths, and more! Free parking in Spanish River park and free shuttle. For more information, visit us at www.gumbolimbo.org. No reservation required. Cost per person: Suggested donation of $5

ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE IN MARCH! WLRN Radio Theatre Makes its Debut at the Crest, March 3

The Arts Radio Theatre Project will present “It Happened One Night.” This play will be broadcast live on WLRN, so we need the audience seated by 6:45 for a 7 pm start time.

See what it takes to make a play come alive on the radio with some of South Florida’s best actors and some cool sound effects! A Talk Back and Meet & Greet Reception will follow the show.

JAMnasium presents Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, March 9

The Fieldhouse, Wednesday, 9 p.m. Direct from New York City’s legendary Birdland, Caruso’s infamous Cast Party will be re-created in Delray Beach! A cabaret concert with Broadway star, Jim Caruso and awardwinning pianist, Billy Stritch is followed by an “extreme open mic,” where South Florida singers, who sign up that night with their sheet music, are invited to join the famous duo on stage. It’s a hilariously impromptu variety show!

Lecture with Award Winning Political Journalist, March 17

Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series, Crest Theatre, Thursday at 2 p.m., KENNETH T. WALSH is a Washington insider and an expert on American presidents. He is one of Washington’s longest running White House Correspondents, reporting for US News and World Report since 1986. Walsh is the author of six books; his topic will be his latest book, Celebrity in Chief: A History of Presidents and the Culture of Stardom, which chronicles presidents as iconic figures and celebrities of the first order -- how presidents have morphed into “rock stars” and why.

JUDY GOLD

SEA TURTLE CAMP

Monday-Friday, March 21-25, 8:30am - Noon

Through games, crafts, and educational activities, our instructors will teach the young conservationist about the importance of caring for and protecting sea turtles and other marine life. Campers will experience close encounters with our resident sea turtles and visit a local nesting beach. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walkins welcome based on availability. Age: 3rd through 5th Graders Cost per child: Member $155 (Family Membership or higher required), NEW Member $205 (includes 1-year Family Membership to Friends of Gumbo Limbo) A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL - 11AM-12:30PM Tues., March 1st, Wed., March 2nd & Fri., March 18th

Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center. No reservations required. Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ECO-WATCH LECTURE SERIES: GET ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CUTTING EDGE

Wed., March 2nd, 7-8:30pm - “Climate Chaos Coming - How Can We Delay It?

by Richard W. Emory, Jr. Esq. USEPA enforcement attorney, retired.

Wed., March 16th, 7-8:30pm - “Breeding Sex Ratios of Marine Turtles Nesting in South Florida

by Jacob Lasala, Ph.D. Candidate, Florida Atlantic University

Catch A Rising Star Comedy presents JUDY GOLD, March 24

Main Stage Comedy at the Crest Theatre, Thursday, 8 p.m. Two-time Emmy Award winner, Judy Gold is a veteran of stand-up comedy and is known for her edgy wit, sharp timing, and infamous crowd work. In addition to her stand-up specials, she has had two critically acclaimed Off-Broadway solo shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.

Broadway Cabaret Series Continues March 7 & 8 and March 28 & 29

Crest Theatre, Monday & Tuesday, 8 p.m.

LEE ROY REAMS (March 7 & 8) is one of the most sought after actors, having performed in over 10 major Broadway shows. He received a Tony and Drama Desk nomination for originating the role of ‘Billy Lawlor’ in 42nd Street and starred opposite Carol Channing in Hello Dolly! He played ‘Lumiere’ in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and ‘Roger DeBris’ in the most Tony Award-winning show ever, The Producers. BRENDA BRAXTON (March 28 & 29) was nominated for “Best Actress in a Featured Role” for her performance in the Broadway show Smokey Joe’s Café. She also starred as ‘Velma Kelly’ opposite Usher in Chicago and was featured in Dreamgirls, Jelly’s Last Jam, Legs Diamond and Cats.

LEE ROY REAMS

BRENDA BRAXTON

Folk-Rock Legend Roger McGuinn in Concert, March 11

Crest Theatre, Friday, 8 p.m. Roger McGuinn (Mr. Tambourine Man, Turn Turn, Turn) made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60’s group, The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.”

Presented by MusicWorks.

ROCK THE SQUARE Will Rock The Pavilion Stage, March 26

Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. Alternative Rock and American Rock in a TRIPLE BILL opening with SISTER HAZEL at 6 p.m., followed by CANDLEBOX at 7:20 and headliner, EVERCLEAR at 8:50 p.m.

General, Premium and VIP ticket options; food vendors, game area, beer garden and bars. Tickets at OldSchoolSquare.org.

Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Attend Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s lecture series for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert.

Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org for a list of speakers and topics. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Ages: Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: $5 donation SEINING THE LAGOON - Sat. March 19th, 2-3:30pm Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals).

Bring a change of clothes and towel. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Ages: 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10 WETLANDS & WILDLIFE - Fri., March 11th, 3-5pm Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland birds and ecosystems. Meet our Gumbo Limbo Naturalist at the Wakodahatchee boardwalk (call for directions). Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Ages: 7-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Cost: No Fee LITTLE WONDERS - Sat., March 12th, 10-11am Hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds introduce your novice naturalist to a new animal each month. Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one. This month’s topic is “Animals of the Ocean.” Ages: 3&4 with an adult; no siblings please. Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8 BIG WONDERS - Sat., March 12th, 11:30am-12:30pm Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one!With crafts, lessons, and a guided tour, your novice naturalist will be immersed in the world of marine and coastal habitats and the animals that reside within. This month’s topic is “Animals of the Ocean.”

Ages: 5&6 with an adult; no siblings please. Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8

EVERCLEAR Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach. Celebrating 25 years as the community’s gathering place, the historic campus includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (formerly known as the Vintage Gymnasium, c. 1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts and festivals.

The Creative Arts School (located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) offers art, photography, writing and performance classes. Old School Square also serves as a venue for community, corporate, private and media events. For information on performances, exhibits, classes or facility rentals, call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

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MANGROVE PADDLE - Sat., March 12th, 11:30am-1:30pm & Sat., March 26th, 12-2pm Nature-lovers, get close up and personal with birds, crabs, spiders, and other swampy critters! Discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a boardwalk tour at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through sheltered mangrove trails, and out into the open Intracoastal waters! For experienced canoers only. Must be proficient at canoeing and able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. Prepayment required at least 48 hours in advance (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org (minimum sign-up required to conduct program). Ages: Ages 7-adult. One adult required per child under 18. Member $15, Nonmember $22 BEACH TREASURES - Thurs., March 10th & March 24th, 3-4:30pm Sand dollars? Sponges? Oh, what treasures you may find…sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts! Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Ages: All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Cost per person: Member $5, Non-member $8 OUTDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM FEEDINGS

Monday-Saturday 10:30am (Mangrove and Nearshore Reef Aquariums) Monday-Saturday 2:30pm ( Tropical coral Reef ad Shipwreck Aquariums) Sunday 1:30pm (all Aquariums)

What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of sharks, sting rays, and other marine life during these FREE daily feeding presentations. No reservations required. Meet at the outdoor aquariums.

INDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM FEEDINGS - DAILY AT 2:30PM What do eels eat, or better yet, HOW do eels eat? Which fish rule the school? Why are female seahorses the envy of all the girls? Learn about these and other sea creatures during our FREE daily feeding presentation! No reservations required. Meet in the Nature Center.

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his month Arts Garage celebrates five years of critically acclaimed music and drama. Join us for a special Casino Royale Fundraiser and be sure to get tickets for a month of extraordinary entertainment including some of the most popular performers ever to grace our stage, plus two theatrical productions. And for those who love being in the spotlight, Alchemy, every other Tuesday night, is the hottest ticket for spoken word, singers and artists to share their talent.

For more information, www.artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357

legacy to Arts Garage. His first recording as a leader, In A World of Mallets, reached Number 1 on the CMJ Radio Charts, and also won an Offbeat Magazine Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. With each passing year, he continues to grow and develop as both a composer and entertainer. With a fire in his heart and a passion for the music, his will to swing has never been more resolute.

Sunday, March 6th, 7pm CARLA VISI’S FASCINATING MESTIZO | $25/$30/$40 CARLA VISI

thru March 20th / Wed.-Fri. 7:30pm / Sat. 2pm & 8pm / Sun. 2pm THE DEVIL’S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH | Theatre | $30-$45 Main theatre featuring actress Avery Sommers as Bessie Smith. The Devil’s Music is a dramatization of the turbulent story of the legendary “Empress of the Blues,” whose life was as large and as outrageous as her talent.

The play re-imagines Bessie’s final electrifying evening after she and her band are turned away by a whites-only theatre. Set in 1937 in a Memphis “buffet flat,” the partying, laughter, and bawdiness all come together to deliver an entertaining, unforgettable, and surprisingly touching evening.

Carla is one of the most popular and best-selling Brazilian female singers today, identified by her powerful voice, charisma and live performances, with a combination of afrobeat and rhythmic influences. She has collaborated with renowned artists including four-time Grammy award winner, Gilberto Gil, lending her beautiful voice to their unique version of the classic track, “I Just Called To Say I Love You.”

THE DEVIL’S MUSIC

The show explodes with the classic tunes that Bessie Smith made famous including: I Ain’t Got Nobody, T’aint Nobody’s Business, There’ll Be A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight and St. Louis Blues.

JASON MARSALIS

Sat. March 5th, 8pm JASON MARSALIS | Jazz | $25/$40/$50 The composer and performer - and the youngest member of New Orleans’ venerable first family of jazz, brings his talent and

DAVE KELLER

by Blues Revue, Dave earned a 2014 Blues Music Award nomination for his most recent CD, “Soul Changes”, for Best Soul/ Blues Recording of the Year. In addition to collaborating with legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl, he toured regularly with Mississippi blues master Johnny Rawls, and spent many years as the protege of soul/blues singer Mighty Sam McClain.

Friday, March 18th, 8pm FRANK VIGNOLA AND VINNY RANIOLO | Jazz | $25/$30/$35 The New York Times has called Frank Vignola “one of the brightest…stars of the guitar,” and he is indeed one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitar List” for the Wall Street Journal.

FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO

Friday, March 11th 8pm VINCIUS CANTUARIA QUARTET | Latin Jazz In addition to being a well-known Brazilian singer and songwriter with a seductively gentle voice, Vinicius is also a guitarist, drummer and percussionist, known for his fusion of cool jazz and Bossa Nova. Born in an Amazonian city, Vinicius grew up in Rio de Janeiro, and after several successful records, he moved to New York City, where he has been a leading figure in the downtown New York Jazz and contemporary music scenes since the mid1990s. His albums, which have received critical acclaim, feature collaborations with top artists such as Arto Lindsay, Bill Frisell, Brian Eno, Laurie Anderson, David Byrne and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

At age 26, Vinny Raniolo has already performed at some of the top venues.

The professional touring musician, studio musician, educator, and arranger has been on numerous recordings with Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Emmanuel, Tony Trishka, Matt Flinner, Ken Peplowski, among many others.

These outstanding guitarists have played over 1,000 concerts together, alongside the world’s finest musicians. They are infectiously fun, melodic and will keep your feet tapping for as long as their guitars make sound.

Sunday, March 13th, 7pm DAVE KELLER | Blues | $25/$30/$35 A first-class singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Keller has earned the respect of the torchbearers of blues and soul music.

Blessed with a voice described as “stunning”

Friday, March 25th, 6:30-11pm GRUNGE & GLAMOUR’S CASINO ROYALE IN CELEBRATION OF THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARTS GARAGE Join us for our first ever Casino Night* with music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres,

desserts, and classic casino games like craps, roulette, blackjack, poker, and slots. Tickets ($75 donation in advance or $100 at the door) include 5,000 free gaming chips. All donations and proceeds will support children’s education and programming.

March 26-April 17th SMOKE | Black Box Theatre Theatre at Arts Garage Presents Smoke

by Kim Davies, directed by Keith Garsson A thriller, set in New York City, where John, an entitled college student and Julie, a jaded wannabe artist – with more in common than they thought – engage in a series of mind games, both erotic and humorous. But who gets the last laugh?

SMOKE

The New York Times wrote that “… suddenly, the sexual power games in David Ives’s “Venus in Fur” seem distant, almost artificial….provocative and exceedingly clever, the plot is intriguing, the dialogue is consistently surprising…making a convincing argument that sex is exactly like every other kind of human interaction.

Except maybe funnier!”

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art exhibits / music / events / performances WOMAN: UNTITLED”

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH

through March 12th An extraordinary multimedia art exhibition has opened featuring the work of 14 female artists representing various perspectives of womanhood. Artists include Linda Behar, Giannina Dwin, Nazare Feliciano, Misoo Filan, Soheila Ghodstinat, TD Gillispie, Naghmeh Goodarzi, Suzi Khalil, Sarah Knouse, Dorotha Lemeh, Bonnie Seeman, Vicki Siegel, Deborah Walsh and Flora Zolin. 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth. The Cultural Council galleries are open 10 am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. palmbeachculture.com or (561) 471-2901.

CIRQUE ITALIA

Thurs. March 3rd - Mon. March 7th Aerialists and acrobats and Jetskis? – oh my! Come experience the magical world of Cirque Italia – a show like no other. We are proud to be the first traveling WATER circus in the US! This incredible show takes place under our majestic white and blue big top tent which came all the way from Italy……..Inside we have such a theatrical and intimate setup, you just might forget you are under a circus tent! For more information or to purchase tickets www.cirqueitalia.com or (941) 7048572. Across the street from the Palm Beach Kennel Club. 1111 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Thurs, Fri & Mon: 7:30pm, Saturday 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm

19TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH CRAFT FESTIVAL

ART OF THE KEYBOARD CONCERTO

Sat. & Sun. March 5 & 6, 10am-5pm The artists and crafters will line their booths along 4th Avenue, North and South of Atlantic Avenue, creating an outdoor gallery style exhibit. They will be present for the duration of the festival and welcome the opportunity to discuss their art and techniques. A wide array of fine crafts, handmade functional art, as well as unique and affordable gift items will be on display and for sale. Festival patrons can expect to see a full spectrum of craft media including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, stained glass and much more. The prices will be set to suit all budgets. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. Free and open to the public. www. artfestival.com 561-746-6615

Sunday, March 13th, 3pm The Music at St. Paul’s presents the Camerata del Ré in a performance exploring the keyboard concertos of Baroque and Classical composers in historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Under the direction of Dr. Keith Paulson-Thorp, who will be performing solo parts on harpsichord and organ, the group will perform on a variety of instruments authentic to the Baroque period, including Baroque violins, viola and cello, Baroque flutes.

A $15 donation is requested for the concert, with preferred (front center) seating available at $20. Students admitted for a $5 contribution. Tickets available in advance online at music.stpaulsdelray.org. No one will be turned away at the door for inability to contribute. 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Fl 561-276-4541

DOWNTOWN DELRAY 4th & ATLANTIC

MUSIC AT ST. PAUL’S

ART IN THE FAMILY TREE

LYNN PHILHARMONIA NO. 5 LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

March 19-20, Sat. 7:30pm / Sun. 4pm Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa, Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Marche hongroise, Berlioz: Les Nuits d’Ete, Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre, Op. 40, Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe, Suite. No. 2 Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Tickets: Individual $50 Box, $40 Orchestra and $35 Mezzanine at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at lynn.edu/events or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.

EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS

Wed., Mar. 9th-Sun., Mar. 15th 10am-4pm The “Art in the Family Tree” exhibition will feature diverse pieces from the lineage of artists in the Phipps and Guest families, who trace their investment and philanthropy in Florida back to the early 20th century. This show will demonstrate that talent, much like genetics, does run in the family. The exhibition will include sculptures, illustrations, drawings and paintings from Palm Beach family members Susie Phipps Cochran, Jay Cochran, Rafe Cochran, Hubert Phipps, Michael Phipps and Diana Guest. For tickets or more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328.

2051 S. Flagler Dr. Palm Beach

be made at 866-687-3848 or by emailing info@ thesymphonia.org or at thesymphonia.org Sunday, Feb. 7th, 3pm - Connoiseur Concert Gerard Schwarz, Guest Conductor, and Misha Dichter, Piano Soloist, will present ‘A Tribute to the Masters’ Program. The Symphonia will perform pieces by Beethoven, Ives and Mendelssohn. The concert will be held at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton.

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

BRIDGE & TUNNEL

Mon. March 28th / 8pm / $39 & up Synonymous with grace, beauty and artistry, Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren captivates audiences with an intimate conversation, film clips and question-andanswer period. The legendary star’s prolific career of more than 50 years earned a remarkable array of accolades, including the first Academy Award for a foreign-language role for Two Women. Decades later, in 1991, Loren received an Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in acknowledgement of her indelible contributions to world cinema.

B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION

6TH ANNUAL CITYPLACE ART FAIR CITYPLACE IN WEST PALM BEACH

Sat. & Sun. March 5 & 6, 10am-5pm The CityPlace Art Fair returns with 150 of the finest artists in the country and a wide array of original art. The streets within this popular retail and dining destination will be closed to vehicular traffic to better accommodate festival patrons as they explore the handcrafted works of art. All of the artists will be present for the duration of the show and welcome the opportunity to discuss their work with art enthusiasts and potential investors. The eclectic displays representing diverse styles and artistic media will feature paintings, life size sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, collage, mixed media, and handmade jewelry as well as unique affordable gift items. 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Free and open to the public. www. artfestival.com 561-746-6615

HOOKING UP with SECOND CITY

LIBBY DODSON’S LIVE AT LYNN

Sat. Mar. 12, 7:30pm / Sun. Mar. 13th 4pm The Second City knows a few things about love—they’ve been looking at it and laughing about relationships for more than half a century. This show makes mirth out of missed connections, girls’ night out adventures and all the crazy things we do for love. This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in-between. 55 years of funny. Tickets may be purchased online at lynn. edu/events or by phone at 561-237-9000. Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: Individual tickets $70 for box, $55 for Orchestra and $50 for Mezzanine

JOFFREY BALLET

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ANNI PIPER

SMOKE INN CIGARS

Sat. March 5th / 9:30pm Award-winning bassist-vocalist Anni Piper just released her new ten-song disc, the first to be released on Piper’s own Sugar Daddy Records imprint, is a lively potpourri of sounds. “All the original songs on the album were written since I moved to the US about a year ago”, states the Australian expatriate now residing in Cocoa, Florida. More Guitars Than Friends was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Solar Studio (using exclusively solar power) in Orlando, FL. No cover. Info: (561) 819-1212 or www.smokeinndelray.com.

Sat. March 12th / 8pm / $30 & up The Joffrey Ballet, celebrating its 60th season, is an internationally renowned company classically trained to the highest standards. Known as “America’s Company of Firsts,” the Joffrey expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company, audiences, and repertoire that includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary works. The Joffrey continues its educational outreach via the Joffrey Academy of Dance and Community Engagement programs.

March 16th, 7:30pm, $36 The Theatre Arts Series at B’nai Torah will conclude its season with star power: Carbonell Award-winning actress Karen Stephens will reprise her award-winning performance (Best Actress 2011 – New Times Best of Award) in Sarah Jones’ Tony Award winning Broadway show Bridge & Tunnel. Stephens will once again inhabit the souls of 14 diverse members of New York City’s melting pot to offer their perceptions of the immigrant experience.

6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bnai-torah.org 561-392-8566

MUSIC OF THE FOUR B’S: BACH, BEETHOVEN, BRAHAMS & BARTÓK LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Thurs., March 17th, 7:30pm / $20 Carol Cole, violin, Sheng-Yuan Kuan, piano. Esteemed faculty artists, Carol Cole and Sheng-Yuan Kuan present an evening of the most celebrated literature for violin and piano, spanning two centuries. Their program will include: J.S. Bach Sonata in E Major BWV 1016, Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata in A Major Op. 47, Brahms Sonata in D Minor Op. 108, and the Bartok First Rhapsody. Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at lynn.edu/ events or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.

SYMPHONIA CONNOISEUR CONCERT WEEKEND SYMPHONIA

Fri., Sat. & Sun. March 18, 19 & 20th Friday, Feb. 5th - Box Lunch it with The Symphonia – Conductor Gerard Schwarz, will speak about the weekend’s concert. Piano soloist, Misha Dichter, will provide insights to ’A Tribute to the Master’s Program, which will be performed on Sunday, March 20th. The Box Lunch It event costs $35 per person. Tickets can be purchases online at thesymphonia.org or by calling 866-687-4201.

Saturday, Feb. 6th, 10:30am-Noon Children Meet the Orchestra. Great opportunity to interact with The Symphonia’s conductor and musicians and attend a live dress rehearsal at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Adults are $5 and children/non-profits are free. Children can learn about and hold instruments. Reservations are required and can

JOHNNY MATHIS

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Tues. March 29th / 8pm / $30 & up Celebrating 60 years in the music industry, the legendary Johnny Mathis, a sublime vocalist whose approach to pop eclipses passing fads is Columbia Records longest running recording artist. Best known for Chances Are, It’s Not For Me To Say and Misty, Mathis has recorded more than 80 albums, was given the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ Lifetime Achievement Award, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in Billboard’s pop album charts history.

“There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there’s Johnny Mathis.” – Barbra Streisand

ELMAR OLIVEIRA IN RECITAL LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Thurs. March 31st, 7:30pm / $20 Violinist Elmar Oliveira’s only solo recital appearance in the 2015-16 season in Boca Raton on the campus of Lynn University with pianist Sheng-Yuan Kuan. Come hear a recital of great yet lesser known works by composers Frederick Delius, Maurice Ravel and Rodion Shchedrin as well as the masterworks of Leclair and Beethoven. Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / AmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall at 3601 N. Military Trail, tickets online at lynn.edu/events or by phone at 561-237-9000.

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curtain calls MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY

THE PALM BEACHES THEATRE through March 27th Thurs, Sat, Sun. 2pm / Thurs, Fri, Sat. 7:30 Brad Zimmerman’s My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy is the story of one man’s struggle to fulfill his dream and ‘make it’ as a comedic actor in New York. One part standup, one part theatrical, and all parts uproarious. Tickets: $40 - $65 Phone: 844-448-7469 MySonTheWaiter.com 250 South Ocean Blvd., 33462 Manalapan, FL (East Ocean Ave. & A1A – Formerly Florida Stage/Plaza Theatre)

BETTER THAN MONEY

WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK March 4-13, Fri & Sat. 8pm, Sundays 2pm The Playgroup LLC presents Better Than Money - WW II is over, but WW III is just starting for the Noodlemans. The well laid plans of the mother, Gussie, veer in unexpected directions in the face of the secret desires of the rest of the family in this comedy by Joe Feinstein, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486 Tickets: $25. www.willowtheatre. org/box-office www.theplaygroupllc.com (561) 347-3848

WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT

STAGE DOOR THEATRE through March 27th Wed, Sat. & Sun. 2pm / Fri. & Sat. 8pm Conceived by Kein Black and Michael Leeds. Back by popular demand! These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ so let’s go Downtown taking The Long And Winding Road to A Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Then I’ve Got Georgia On My Mind, so I’ll be Leavin’ On A Jet Plane with My Girl, My Guy, and Eleanor Rigby. But if you’re California Dreamin’, I’m feeling those Good Vibrations, so just Walk Like A Man, and let’s Hit The Road, Jack. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me ‘cause Our Day Will Come and we’re gonna be Happy Together. How do I know...? ‘Cause I Heard It On The Grapevine! Tickets: $38 - $42.

8036 W Sample Rd. Margate, Fl 33065 www. stagedoortheatre.com 954-344-7765

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY KRAVIS ON BROADWAY

March 22-27 / $27 & up / Tues.-Sat. 8pm Matinees Wed, Sat. & Sun. 2pm Hailed by TIME Magazine as, “Musical Theatre Gold, “BULLETS OVER BROADWAY is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show.

Written by Woody Allen, with direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film

by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can’t refuse from as mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend.

Don’t miss what the New Yorker exclaims as, “a Fun Machine from Start to Finish!”

Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway is bringing musical comedy back with a bang.” NPR called it “the best show in town, and the Chicago Tribune described it as “a whiz-bang, retro, good time Broadway musical.”

MATILDA THE MUSICAL KRAVIS ON BROADWAY

March 1-6th / $25 & up / Tues.-Sat. 8pm Matinees Wed, Sat. & Sun. 2pm TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year!

Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

Bloomberg News gushed, “Welcome to the deliriously amusing, heartwarming, headspinning world of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. You won’t want to leave.”

notices/deadlines ALCHEMY - ALL ARTS OPEN MIC TALENT SHOWCASE

ARTS GARAGE Every other Tues., 8-11pm (start Dec. 8th) Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, comedians, dancers, and madmen…Come to Alchemy Artist Showcase, show off your skills, and shine!! Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic and an open stage setting. Alchemy provides local artists with a platform to jam with the band and share original works.

NW 9th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

More Info: 561-272-1281 Ext. 4

Horsing Around” will be our first year of a show with a “Horse” theme. We have a number of equestrian enthusiasts who have been working in our studio, visiting our gallery and asking for works that involve horses. The gallery and studio will be participating in, and contributing to a major Breast Cancer Fund-Raiser at the Wellington Polo Club just prior to this event.

15 South J St. Lake Worth 33460 Questions?

Call or email Joyce 215-205-9441 Joyce@ FlamingoClayStudio.org

NO MORE HORSING AROUND

CLAY GLASS METAL STONE GALLERY Call to Artists for April 8-20th Show First 40 artists to apply. All shows are open to all media; 2-D and 3-D. We want to give each of you the opportunity to add a gallery show to your resume. “There’ll Be No More

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style • fashion •beauty GO GENTLEMEN! CAMPAIGN High School Youth Train to Project Best Image FSB Mens / FashionMenswear introduces an inspirational marketing campaign, Go Gentlemen! and plans to partner with all of Palm Beach County high school youth programs. The Go Gentlemen! campaign will train high school youth on practical ways to project their best image and teach style tips on how to dress properly for every occasion.

FSBMens/FashionMenswear has created a program for High School students throughout Palm Beach County. Students will visit the store, meet with a fashion stylist and receive a digital image, taken with their own mobile device, to use for their professional resumes, college applications and/or professional social media profile photos.

“We are giving knowledge away. We believe that it is crucial for our young men to project their best image when preparing for the workforce and/or furthering their education after high school. We are excited to provide practical life skills for youth on topics such as: How to dress appropriately for every occasion, How to tie a tie and How to press a shirt”, says founder, Giovanni Marquez.

The “Go Gentlemen! training program will encourage student athletes to develop valuable life skills as they transition from young men into gentlemen” stated head football coach T.J. Jackson from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach.

FSBMens/ FashionMenswear is an importer and designer of fashion menswear and fine footwear. The flagship store is located at: 515 E Ocean Avenue Downtown Boynton Beach, Florida has been in business for 45 years. Store hours are Monday-Saturday10am7pm EST. With a brand portfolio that includes Giovanni Marquez, named after the company’s founder, FSBMens/ FashionMenswear, is a leader in high-quality men’s tailored clothing

and sportswear, formalwear including suits and tuxedos, signature shirts and slacks, denim collections, ties, socks, accessories and leather footwear. Merchandise is available to consumers worldwide through our websites: FashionMenswear.com, FSBMens.com and GiovanniMarquez.com Local: 561.736.9977 / Toll Free: 800.790.9977

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Opens In Boca Raton

By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer

FSBMens/ FashionMenswear will be giving a FREE VIP membership ($100 value) to the students of Palm Beach County High Schools. Membership includes: Club pricing, Discount alerts, Birthday incentives, Referral credits, Trunk shows, Personalized fashion stylist, Personal shopper, Wedding and special event consultant, Complimentary alterations and tailoring. VIP membership was created to exceed shopper expectations, build brand loyalty and create lifelong customers.

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Los Angeles Times. Dr. Jay M. Winter, former professor of history at Yale University, award-winning author and specialist on World War I will explore its history and impact on the 21st century. Irwin Stovroff, U.S. Veteran and founder of Vets Helping Heroes will present “An Extraordinary Life, Gone to the Dogs.”

New this season is a free official Festival of the Arts BOCA app, a digital pocket guide featuring GPS directions, schedule of events, ticket purchasing, contests, links to social media channels, videos, sneak previews of upcoming performances and much more. Users will have the ability to enable push notifications for up-to-the-minute schedule changes, emergency information, and traffic updates. To download, visit the app store on your mobile device and search for Festival BOCA. Tickets for the 10th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA range from $15 to $225 per person and are available at www.festivalboca.com or by calling (866) 571-ARTS (866-571-2787).

Multi-event and full Festival packages are also available.

The grand opening celebration of Kiehl’s first retail store in Boca Raton took place on Wednesday, February 16, 2016. With skincare, body and men’s related areas, the new Kiehl’s store offered products to help you with that specific beauty need. Fresh juices and delicious appetizers were passed while customers had complimentary facials along with skincare consultations.

I had the opportunity to meet and interview author and Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo. His book MANMADE: The Essential Skincare & Grooming Reference for Every Man is a reference for men sharing basic tips and techniques from how to trim a beard to using an eye cream. The chapters include specific grooming needs of the polished gentleman; the extreme sports enthusiast; the bad boy/ rebel; the artistic renaissance man; and the DIY hipster. There were a few tips I didn’t know myself such as using ice for puffy eyes and I should slather eye cream on everyday.

I asked Chris one beauty product that is a must-have. He suggested one inexpensive way to help with the anti-aging process is to wear sunscreen. Living in South Florida, this should be part of our everyday beauty regimen.

Kiehl’s also donated 50% of sales at the event up to $5,000 to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers as a commitment to give back. Florence Fuller is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children from economically challenged families with the goal of preparing children for a lifetime commitment to learning and empowering their families to build a brighter future.

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et us do the cooking for you: You come in, sit down, and you are fed. Guests are encouraged to taste and discern seasonal flavors without the guide of a menu through a 5-course dinner for an evening full of surprises. Combination of small size salads, appetizers, entrees, and desserts are part of the experience presented tableside

by Chef Roberto himself. Available with or without accompanying wines. Truly a must try experience.

Back To Our Roots: This Fall-Winter edition menu carries an extraordinary

personal approach from Chef/Owner Roberto Villegas’ Mexico City gastronomy.

Authentic ingredients and seasonings are carefully chosen and experimented on with both traditional cooking methods and contemporary techniques. Authentic ingredients and seasonings are carefully chosen and experimented on with both traditional cooking methods and contemporary techniques.

Live music by flamenco guitarist Jorge de Zofia every Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm- 9:30pm. Amazing artist, amazing music, amazing food, amazing people! Not to mention... he builds his own guitars!

Visit Table 427 where you will be enchanted by the food, the service, the ambiance, the entire experience! Rated “10 Best Restaurants in Palm Beach County”

by USA Today and named “Best Culinary experience in West Palm Beach” by Palm Beach Post.

Table 427 offers their regular menu as well as the 5-course experience. Reservations strongly recommended. 561.506.8211 - 427 Northwood Rd. West Palm Beach www.

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Solita & Mastino Delray Offer Pizza 101 Classes Learn the Art of Artisan Pizza Making

Pizza in front of wood fire oven at Solita & Mastino ELRAY BEACH, FL – Solita & Mastino (solitaitalian.com), 25 N.E. 2nd Avenue in Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach, has launched PIZZA 101, a hands-on pizza making class, designed to be fun and educational.

The two-hour class, taught by Solita & Mastino restaurateur, Steven Dapuzzo, offers guests an interactive experience designed to master the art of hand-stretched dough, learn the correct techniques for building and topping a pizza, and provides some fun facts and history of the world’s most popular dish.

Participants watch their pizza bake in the restaurant’s 900-degree wood fire oven and enjoy their handiwork with a glass of wine or a craft beer. At the end of the evening, guests take home Solita & Mastino recipes.

PIZZA 101 classes are held on an ongoing basis on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the restaurant, by reservation. Some upcoming dates include March 9th, March 23rd, April 13 and April 27. To register, visitsolitaitalian.com. Classes are $69 per person and include pizza tastings, your very own pizza creation, as well as a glass or wine, a craft beer or a cocktail. Private group classes and corporate team building sessions are available, as well. Starting in the spring of 2016, classes will also be offered at Beauty and the FEAST in Ft. Lauderdale.

Solita & Mastino pizzas are made with the very best products–both from Italy and the United States. The restaurant uses San Felice “00”, which is the finest stone milled flour in the world from Naples, Italy, the purest unfiltered extra virgin olive oil, Adriatic Sea salt, fresh organic basil, fresh mozzarella, handcrafted meats and toppings, and naturally sweet tomato sauce, made exclusively with authentic San Marzano tomatoes grown in the rich volcanic soil of Mt. Vesuvius.

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Firefighter Mike March into Spring

By Mike Arciprete Special to The Pineapple

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPERIENCE IN MIZNER PARK MARCH 19TH

Up in NYC we get some brutal winters. The summers here are way too short and more often than none we get an “early” winter, meaning its freezing in October. This year has been surprisingly mild, winter wise. But mother nature was just teasing us New Yorkers. She slapped us with the largest snowfall in NYC history last month! Unless there is a snowboard attached to my feet I much rather never see snow. It’s a nuisance to New Yorkers.

As March creeps up on us we hope to feel an ounce of warmth. Give us a semi-mild day out and it becomes the greatest thing since the iPhone! The temperature can be in the 50’s, but if its sunny, everyone is out and about. People are washing their cars. Windows are rolled down. Guys are cruising the boulevards.

Women are wearing oversized sunglasses. Hipsters are selling organic sprouts on a random Brooklyn corner. You know the usual, we just can’t wait. The countdown to Spring begins!

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March is also a great month for firefighters. Why, you may ask? Because there are a dozen St. Patty’s Day parades for us to attend. C’mon now, who doesn’t love St. Patty’s Day. Great crowds of people, a fun time out with friends and green beer! Not much else to say but sign me up! So, I’ll be marching this year in the NYC Parade and also the Delray Beach Parade! Not to mention a few others . . . LOL. It’s also my calendar month in the official 2016 NYC Firefighters Calendar of Heroes. They must have known something when they gave me March! This is gonna be a good one!

A few days ago we had a whiff of spring. A rare 62 degree sunny February day. I worked the day tour at the firehouse and got the warm weather itch. I thought to myself, it’s time to cook a springtime meal for the boy’s. It was an “all hands” meal. Plenty of ingredients, plenty of chopping. But hey, when you have 10 extra sets of hands to help, you put them to work. Any good cook knows how to delegate! So with the help of my fellow firefighters, I made a healthy, delicious meal which I want to share with you, enjoy!!

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa, Black Bean Brown rice & Organic Blue Corn Chips.

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hen thousands ascend to Mizner Park Amphitheater to boost their healthy living-IQ and enhance their lifestyles at WPEC 12’s free and open-to-the-public third Annual Health and Wellness Experience (HWE) on Saturday, March 19th, community sponsor Boca Raton’s Promise (BRP) will be putting Mental Health center stage from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

With large tent location next to the main stage and across the aisle from the WPEC CBS12 and WTVX CW34 booths, event-goers will engage in inspiring and enlightening lifechanging conversations, become educated on support resources and empowered in which ways to cope for youth, young adults, college students, parents and seniors. Programming is presented

by BRP and members of the Palm Beach Action Alliance for

Mental Health, a collaboration of 28 agencies throughout the county.

Topics to be explored under the 20’ x 20’ tent include depression, post-partum and other situational stress, teen and adult suicide prevention, mental health’s impact on public safety, mental health in the workplace, and impacts of bullying.

Visitors can learn about Mental Health First Aid training and the therapeutic value of engaging in family support groups, arts and craft-making and spend time with trained therapy dogs who go regularly into our local hospitals, nursing homes, and courtrooms with volunteers sharing the mental health benefits provided by therapy dogs and the value of animal therapy for mental illness.

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ttention parents of special needs children. On March 9th at Bamboo Garden Yoga in Delray Beach Jessica McCarrick will host her first of many yoga classes specifically for children on the autism spectrum with ADHD, sensory processing and emotional/behavioral disorders, Yoga can help improve the behavior and focus, increase strength, flexibility and balance for kids with special needs.

Jessica McCarrick (Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200hour level) has been practicing yoga since childhood. She holds a bachelors degree in Psychology and is a Reiki Level 2 healer. She is currently an ABA therapist and is certified in teaching Yoga for Children with Special Needs. Yoga for Children with Special Needs is designed to meet each child exactly where he or she is. Students living with Autism, Down Syndrome and other diagnoses are welcome. We incorporate gentle movement and breathing exercises to improve motor skills, facilitate relaxation, improve focus, reduce anxiety and encourage self-regulation. Classes begin March 9th at Bamboo Garden Yoga at 5pm. Parent participation required.

Contact Jessica McCarrick to register at jmcca731@yahoo. com. Private sessions available.

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Genesis Community Health, a non-profit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, welcomed city VIPs and members of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce to its Feb. 4 ribbon-cutting.

Genesis, located at 30 SE 6th Street in Boca Raton, is a healthcare resource for family care, routine check-ups, testing, examinations and urgent care for underinsured patients or those with no insurance.

Genesis also provides OB-GYN examinations, HIV/AIDS testing, chronic condition diagnosis and management, school- and sports-required exams, and dental care.

At the ribbon cutting, about 50 guests toured the new medical center, enjoyed refreshments and heard from the leaders of Genesis and its partner, Boca Helping Hands.

“We believe this partnership with Genesis Community Health is a major piece in the puzzle to leading those we serve to a life independent of any charitable and governmental assistance,” said Boca Helping Hands’ Executive Director James S. Gavrilos.

“Without access to proper medical care, those we serve are condemned to a life of poor health, which results in further entrapping them and their children into a life of poverty and hunger.”

Genesis not a free clinic, but instead provides medical services to its patients on a sliding fee scale. To make an appointment, please call 561.430.3629.

“If there is a discount, it is dependent upon the patient’s demonstrated income, which is determined by pay stubs, tax returns, and Social Security wage print outs,” said Genesis CEO DeAnna Warren. “We also welcome patients who have health insurance through the usual payers and Medicare patients, as well as those on Medicaid.”

Local Audiology Clinic Supplying the “Gift of Hearing” in Haiti

Dr. Nimet Adam with Hearing Partners will be embarking on a very special trip to bring the Gift of Hearing to the largest deaf and hard of hearing population in Haiti. She will provide audiology care, general training and maintenance as part of an eleven person team travelling February 28, 2015-March 7, 2015 to Leveque, Haiti.

The Hearing the Call Haiti humanitarian mission trip brings audiology care to one of the least reached places in the world. According to the World Health Organization, there are over 360 million people living with a disabling hearing loss. The majority of these cases can be treated through early diagnosis and proven intervention.

Help support the work of Hearing Partners both locally and globally by donating used hearing devices for someone in need. Your donation will be used to provide the Gift of Hearing to support disadvantaged people with hearing loss.

Hearing devices of any age, style, and condition are gladly accepted.

Donations can be made at Hearing Partners of South Florida; 6110 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite A, Delray Beach, FL 33484 or 7593 Boynton Beach Blvd. Suite 100, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 during regular business hours Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM.

Gold Coast Down Syndrome to Sponsor Workshop “If People with Down Syndrome Ruled the World”

The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization will sponsor a full day workshop for parents and professionals on promoting strengths of teens and adults with Down Syndrome on April 3, 2016 from 11:00am – 4:00pm at the Boynton Beach Senior Center 1021 S. Federal Highway.

Workshop presenter renowned expert Dr. Dennis McGuire focuses on the strengths of individuals who have Down syndrome. Based on seeing over 3000 patients with Down syndrome from age 12 to 83, he will discuss how to support what is typically seen in teens, adults, and the aging population.

Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch.

Register at http://gcdso.donordrive.com/ event/dmconf/ Contact 561.752.3383 or gcdso@ bellsouth.net for more information.

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trained therapy dogs from Caring Canines and Sunshine on a Leash organizations plus children’s emoji cookie decorating and ‘I AM’ tailgate-style games presented by school FRiENDS program. In the HWE’s screenings section on the amphitheater’s clock tower patio, BRP and MHA-PBC will be hosting a ‘depression screening’ tent, youth ‘emotion’ art activity and adult coloring sheet sessions in the event’s designated ‘screening’ section.

Participating resources organizations include 211, National Association For Mental Illness (NAMI-PBC), Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services, Healthier Delray Beach, Mental Health Association (MHA-PBC), Boynton Beach Mental Health Initiative, Boys Town South Florida, Alliance for Eating Disorders, Living Skills in the Schools, Faulk Center for Counseling and more.

“In interactive, educational and empowering ways, we will be ‘turning up the volume’ to ‘break the silence’ on mental illness so that those in need of help and their loved ones are no longer afraid or ashamed to seek that help,” noted BRP Co-founder and President Rita Thrasher who has lost two daughters with mental illnesses and wants to lessen the pain of families and friends with loved ones living with mental illness. “Education leads to understanding, understanding leads to sensitivity and acceptance which in turn leads to critical action to make municipalities and faith communities mind-healthy. Such action includes advocacy for legislation changes, campus counseling, city initiatives and collaborations, school curriculum and programming and community awareness opportunities like WPEC12’s Health & Wellness Experience.”

According to Thrasher, mental illness in Palm Beach County is “much more common

than thought. In fact, it outnumbers cancer, diabetes and heart attacks combined with one in four adults having mental illness and even more affected by a family member, colleague, student, friend or neighbor living with mental illness.”

Statistics show that one half of all mental illnesses begin by age 14 and 22 percent of middle school students have reported considering suicide. It is related to bullying, drop out, absenteeism, and violence. It affects all ages, cultures, faiths, schools and workplaces. It’s cost equals 40% of the gross national product.

She adds that “the social fabric of communities is being impacted by untreated mental illness,” Every nonprofit and every school and every faith leader is being challenged.

Caregiving of adult children living at home and their siblings is stretching communities beyond their ability to respond.“ “So it is now more than ever to start the critical life-changing conversations in our communities, neighborhoods, schools, at work and houses of worship that forever ‘break the silence’ on mental illness,” she continued.

“That’s what we at Boca Raton’s Promise and the Action Alliance do every single day, and we encourage others to join us as together we start conversations to educate and help build responsive, mind-healthy communities.”

Free parking for HWE is available at City Hall and the Downtown library with complimentary trolley service to Mizner Park.

Parking is limited onsite.

For more information and updates on Boca Raton Promise’s activities planned for the WPEC 12 Health & Wellness Experience, visit www.bocaratonspromise.org, LIKE its Facebook page or call 561-866-1850.

For more details on the HWE event, visit www.thewellnessexperience.org

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3-Year Old Bone Marrow Recipient Meets Woman Who Saved His Life

Rebecca Hubbird with her son, Mario Lopez and his bone marrow donor, Laura Pacheco

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OCA RATON, FL – A highly emotional meeting of three-year old Mario Lopez, Jr., a bone marrow transplant recipient and his 22-year old life-saving donor, Laura Pacheco took place Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation’s annual Run/Walk for Life 5K. Gift of Life, an international bone marrow registry, held the ceremony despite the 5K being cancelled due to weather. Hundreds attended the event at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center and witnessed the touching moment.

Pacheco, a Union College student and member of the university’s women’s field hockey and lacrosse teams, was swabbed in 2013 on a whim and received a call about a year later informing her she was a match.

“When I got the call I cried at first, overwhelmed with the idea of it all,” said Blue Bell, Pa. resident Pacheco. “I did not really comprehend the impact of it right then because I was just doing what I was always taught to do, give back to others.”

Mario, who was joined by his mother Rebecca Hubbird and two sisters, was diagnosed with Histiocytic Disorders, a rare blood disease that is caused by an excess of white blood cells, in December 2013.

His family was told that the best hope of a cure was a bone marrow transplant. Like 70 percent of patients in similar circumstances, Mario did not have a relative who was a suitable match. He had to rely on a search of the registry to find that one stranger who could save his life.

Mario eventually found his match through the Gift of Life registry and his transplant took place at Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee in

Wisconsin in October 2014.

“If it wasn’t for Gift of Life and what you guys are doing out there, we would not have our son,” said Hubbird . “Also, millions of people wouldn’t have their loved ones--you guys give people a second chance at life.”

Boca Raton City Council member and Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency Scott Singer served as the emcee of the event and shared the story of his motherin-law’s bone marrow donor being found through Gift of Life.

The donor/recipient pair was introduced by Boca West Community Charitable Foundation Chairman Arthur Adler. Gift of Life is a proud beneficiary of the Charitable Foundation and uses funds received to offset the laboratory fees associated with testing cheek swab samples from donors. In fact, Laura’s cheek swab was funded by the foundation.

Gift of Life’s annual Run/Walk for Life is the only event in the South Florida area that is solely dedicated to raising awareness for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants. The funds raised are used to add new donors to the worldwide bone marrow registry, as the cost to process each donor’s test kit is $60.

About Gift of Life Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and facilitating bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related diseases. Gift of Life’s vision is to find A match. Anytime. Anywhere. For anyone. For more information on Gift of Life, visit www. giftoflife.org.

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For Mango Salsa: 3 Ripened Mangos peeled and Diced 4 Cups of Cherry tomatoes Sliced in half and drained 4 Green Onions chopped 3 Jalapeno’s seeded and chopped 2 Cups of Cilantro chopped Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste For Cilantro Brown Rice: (1) 3Lb. Bag of Carolina Brown Rice (2) Jars of Goya Recaito cooking base (3) Cans of Goya Black Beans (Drained and Rinsed) (2) Jars of Goya Salad Olives with Pimentos 3 Tbsp. Black Malabar Course Pepper (2 or 3) packages of Soft Tortillas, enough for 2 tacos a person.

1 Package of Cole Slaw Mix Organic Blue Chips (any brand) After Shrimp are cleaned and deveined, rinse shrimp and pat dry. Add Cajun seasoning to shrimp and mix around coating all the shrimp. Let marinade for 30 minutes.

After prepping salsa ingredients, mix ingredients together and refrigerate for 20 minutes. While shrimp is marinaideing, cook brown rice as directions suggest.

Once rice is cooked, add recaito, black beans, olives and black pepper to the rice.

Then add about half the juice from each jar of olives. Mix around till rice is fully coated then add a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil to keep

it moist. Set rice aside on stove to keep warm.

Heat a very large skillet or 2 medium skillets on medium heat till they are hot. Add butter to skillet(s). Once butter is slightly bubbling add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp fully. I lightly heat up tortillas over burners (only couple seconds each side).

Add 4-5 Shrimp per tortilla. Then a little bit of Cole Slaw Mix, then add mango salsa on top. Add Rice and chips to plate and serve.

Hope you try it out and enjoy it! See ya on St. Patty’s Day!

Mike Arciprete is a NYC Firefighter, Certified PT, Clean Eating Coach, Musician, and loves Delray Beach, cooking and tattoos.

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Diabetes a Major Health Concern

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple

Approximately 25.8 million men, women and children have diabetes. It is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. today. Treatment for diabetes requires keeping close watch over your blood sugar levels (and keeping them at a goal set by your doctor) with a combination of medications exercise, and diet.

Common symptoms of diabetes: Urinating often Feeling very thirsty Feeling very hungry - even though you are eating Extreme fatigue Blurry vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Weight loss - even though you are eating more (type 1) Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2) Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing complications.

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. With type 2 diabetes your body does not use insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance.

Diabetes Drugs If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need insulin in the form of injections or through use of a continuous pump By checking your own blood sugar levels, you can track your body’s changing needs and work with your doctor to figure out the best dosage.

For some people with type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise are enough to keep the disease under control. Other people need medication, which may include insulin and an oral drug.

Acupuncture and Diabetes A theory has arisen as to how diabetes progresses. The disease begins with a deficiency of yin. However, patients in the early stage of diabetes actually have a hyperactive metabolism that does not provide useful energy. Food nutrients are not successfully utilized; This yin deficiency generates heat and parches the yin. The imbalance of yin and yang eventually degrades and inhibits the qi (chee), so

that qi and yin deficiency co-exist. At this point, secondary effects may begin causing many serious symptoms. Without proper nourishment of qi and yin, yang eventually becomes impaired, and the patient, now with advanced disease, has a combined deficiency of qi, yin, and yang.

How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Treats Diabetes In treating diabetes, Oriental medicine offers a way to address each patient individually to eliminate the symptoms associated with diabetes and reduce the need for insulin. The practitioner may choose to use a variety of techniques during treatment including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork, lifestyle/ dietary recommendations and energetic exercises. The treatment for diabetes will focus on regulating the circulation of blood and Qi and balancing the organ systems to improve pancreatic function and address internal heat and the depletion of fluids.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine can be an important component to the treatment of diabetes.

Different formulas may be effective for different people, so practitioners may try several different approaches Remember, prevention (and laughter) is the best medicine, so why don’t you call me at (561)272-7816 and arrange for a free consultation and personalized wellness treatment program or treatment for diabetes and any other health issue.

For nearly 20 years, Dr. Edward Scarlett has been serving the Delray Beach community by spreading wellness through multiple Acupuncture styles and Body Work techniques. He is the founder and lead physician at Alive and Well Acupuncture Clinic. Specializing in managing acute and chronic pain conditions with the use of Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustation, and Deep Muscle Therapy, Dr. Scarlett has built a reputation for achieving excellent results. He believes it is most important to treat the cause of people’s health issues while focusing on achieving relief.

sports Florida TOPSoccer gets $145K from lawsuit

Representatives of the Soccer Association of Boca Raton and the Florida Youth Soccer Association traveled to the Mandel Jewish Community Center west of Boynton Beach on January 26 to pick up a check for $144,958.84, part of the $1.7 million unclaimed proceeds of a Florida-based class-action lawsuit.

The plaintiffs’ attorneys, Cleveland-based Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A., employed a doctrine known as cy pres to distribute the unclaimed funds not claimed by the plaintiffs.

In many lawsuits, unclaimed settlement money reverts to the defendants, but under the cy pres doctrine, those funds are distributed to designated charities. In the Florida case, the law firm determined half of the recipients and half were decided on by the plaintiffs. The recipients came from throughout the state.

“Cy pres deters the wrongdoers from further wrongdoing,” said Patrick Perotti, senior partner at Dworken & Bernstein., who presented the checks to 13 charities from throughout the state.

The $145K gift will benefit the 28 TOPSoccer programs in the state, which give youths with mental, physical and developmental disabilities the chance to participate in soccer in a joyful, supportive environment.

“This money will directly affect the TOPSoccer programs throughout the state,” said Vic Nocera, director of the Soccer Association of Boca Raton’s TOPSoccer program. Steve Lesser, a shareholder at the Florida law firm of Becker & Poliakoff assisted as local counsel in the class-action lawsuit and requested that a portion of the unclaimed funds be directed to the TOPSoccer program.

Lesser, a director of the junior varsity TOPSoccer program advised the attendees that it is the goal of the program to make it free for all participants and the money will help fund these programs throughout Florida.

TOPSoccer, which was created in 1991, came to Boca Raton in 2000 through the efforts of Dean Frost. On opening day in 2000, Frost had 13 players and a handful of buddies enrolled. Buddies are teenagers who act as guides to the players and help lead them through the activities. By the end of the season, the program had added 10 more players. Today, SABR’s TOPSoccer is the largest in the state, with 167 players enrolled and more than 220

buddies and buddy captains. The club provides printed and electronic media to help new clubs to get started, and communities that are considering TOPSoccer clubs often visit SABR to learn how a well-run program operates.

The SABR TOPSoccer program received its check from Perotti, but had a gift for him, too: One of the teams in the 2016 league was named in honor of Dworken & Bernstein, and the players’ jerseys are emblazoned with the firm’s logo.

“We appreciate what this means for our special-needs athletes throughout Florida,” Lesser said.

Golfing Great Greg Norman at Bocaire Country Club to Share Concept for Course Redesign

Pro golfing legend Greg Norman, a South Florida resident who spent more than 330 weeks as the number one ranked professional golfer in the world, recently shared his ideas for redesigning Bocaire Country Club’s golf course and helping to ensure the boutiquesize community maintains its leadership position as one of the most luxurious country club communities in South Florida.

“The easiest thing to do is build the hardest golf course in the world,” Norman said. “The hardest thing to do is build a balanced course that everyone can enjoy playing.”

Norman’s West Palm Beach-based company, Greg Norman Golf Course Design, is one of a handful of firms under consideration

by Bocaire to redesign the course, which last underwent a major renovation in 2001.

“Our goal is to create a course that is very accessible, very playable but that looks stunning,” Norman said.

“We have a great piece of property on which to build a great course,” said Bocaire’s Chief Executive Officer Russell Carlson, adding that hiring a firm to design the course will be the first step in an expected two-year process.

Norman, and the company’s senior vice president for golf course design, Chris Campbell, told a group of interested Bocaire residents that five of the top golf courses in the world are among the more than 100 courses designed by the firm since it began in 1987.

Behind all those courses is a philosophy that incorporates unique landscaping, open sand and natural areas, and creative bunkering to improve playability and create

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a distinctive feel and appearance.

To highlight a golf course’s appearance, Norman and his designers use native landscaping to provide color and offset it with coquina sand, which is used along the edges of the fairways as well as in the bunkers.

Norman, a Hobe Sound resident, said one advantage of having his firm design the course – in addition to the branding that comes with his well-known name – is that he is nearby and will be very involved in the process.

“This is really my backyard,” he said. “I will be here.”

About Bocaire Country Club: Bocaire Country Club is located at 4989 Bocaire Boulevard, east of Military Trail between Clint Moore Road and Linton Boulevard in Boca Raton. For more information about Bocaire – where all homes are from 3,000 square feet on a minimum 1/3 acre lot – please call 561-997-6556 or visit www.Bocairecc.com.

Chair Yoga Training Workshop for Yoga Students and Instructors on Saturday, March 19

Unity of Delray Beach is hosting a Chair Yoga Training from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 led by yoga instructor and author Kristine Lee. The workshop is designed for both yoga teachers and students, and will be held in the church’s Sanctuary.

Activities will include an introductory overview of Sit-n-Fit Chair Yoga; three breathing techniques; sitting and (optional) standing poses; a tense-and-relax exercise; guided total body relaxation; visualizations and a question and answer period.

The only requirement is to wear comfortable clothes and to register in advance. There is no fee; a love offering will be collected. A signup sheet will be in the church bookstore, or you can call the church at 561-276-5796.

Kristine Lee is a longtime Unity of Delray member who has become an outstanding yoga instructor and author. She recently published a book: SIT-N-FIT CHAIR YOGA: Simple Chair Yoga — which was created to give those who cannot do standing exercise the experience of a yoga class while sitting in a chair.

Two Florida Atlantic University studies showed Sit-n-Fit Chair Yoga can help with pain reduction, improve mobility, increase a sense of security and well-being, and lessen depression.

You can find more information on Kristine’s website at www.sitnfitchairyoga.com

Boca Raton Triathletes Kicks Off “So you want to do a Tri” Free Six-Month Program for Women

Thanks to a grant from Women for Tri and Ironman focused on promoting women in the sport of triathlon, Boca Raton Triathletes is putting its focus on helping 24 women complete a triathlon for the first time. The race being targeted: the July 4th triathlon put on

by Multirace at Tradewinds park in July. Boca Raton Triathletes is just one of 27 esteemed clubs nationwide chosen for the grant.

During the kick-off meeting, Nicole Boger, a member of the Women for Tri Committee and Boca Raton Triathletes Board spoke about triathlons, whats needed to get started, and focused on taking the fear out of competing in a new discipline.

According to Kristy Breslaw, Boca Raton

Triathletes President: “The meeting went amazing. We had about 40 people, more than 20 of who were women interested in getting to the start line of their first triathlon. We had a ton of positive feedback and replies to the meeting. The participants are very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program.”

Learn more about the six-month program and view the calendar of events at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/981293738584568/.

Learn more about Boca Raton Triathletes at http://www.bocatri.com; learn more about Fleet Feet Delray Beach at http://www. fleetfeetdelray.com.

Delray Beach Vendors Come Together To Host March Makeover: Feel Good, Look Good Event

Want to feel and look your best? On Monday, March 7th, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM, South Floridians are invited for a chance to get a total wellness makeover at a “MARCH MAKEOVER: FEEL GOOD, LOOK GOOD”event right here in Delray Beach.

SloBody Yoga, the conditioning infused yoga studio has gathered the best group of local Delray Beach partners to get attendees feeling healthy, beautiful and energized!

What: FREE March Makeover: Feel Good, Look Good Event presented by SloBody yoga, Naked Hair Salon, the biostation, Greenlands Delray Beach, Nature’s Way Cafe (Delray Beach), OrangeTheory Fitness Delray Beach, Wine and UnWind, Peaceful Body Massage, Circe + SWAG Delray and Fleet Feet Sports Delray Beach.

Evening filled with beauty and wellness tips, free advice from experts, brief presentations from guest speakers, delicious food and refreshments, complimentary wine, raffles and giveaways, product and service demos, your favorite Delray Beach businesses, and a community of like­minded people.

Extras: Discounted products and specials; Vendor raffles; plus the first 50 attendees will

get an exclusive goodie bag with awesome beauty & health samples and coupons from sponsors and partners.

When: Monday, March 7, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM Where: Event will be hosted at SloBody Studio, located at 209 NE 5th Terrace, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1673266432953403/ or email her at info@sitnfitchairyoga.com.

“Be Well, Boca!” a Big Hit

BOCA RATON, FL – Genesis Community Health, a non-profit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, welcomed local families to celebrate its new Boca Raton office at the “Be Well, Boca!”

Block Party on Feb. 20.

A neighborhood audience enjoyed a bounce house, face painting, a DJ, dancing raffles and food. Staff was on hand to offer free vision, hearing and dental screenings for children, and health and dental screenings for adults. Staff also introduced guests to the comprehensive healthcare and dental services offered at Genesis, which is seeking to be a healthcare home for Boca Raton residents.

Genesis’ services include eligibility for Medicaid, assistance with enrollment for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, primary care and family practice for all ages.

Patients seeking a healthcare home can visit 30 SE 6th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432; hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make appointments, call 561.430.3629.

In Boca Raton, approximately 34,700 low-income patients reside within the city limits, but only 930 are currently being seen at an existing healthcare center. To serve its patients, the new center has access to two bus lines, Routes 1 and 91, and Genesis is working with Boca Helping Hands to reach potential patients and coordinate referrals and appointments.

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Why “Crazy” Is The New “Normal” - Part 1

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer The word “CRAZY” is a horrible word.

It is the F-bomb of Psychiatry. Yet it is still frequently used in most facets of society and in general conversation. Most people do not realize how damaging it can be. It is as insulting as it is dismissive to any form of behavior that does not fit neatly within the box of “normal” behavior.

This word will forever remain as the flag-bearer for mental health stigma across most generations and cultures. Why is this?

Why do so many people from so many places hold such a strong negative opinion about something they know so little about?

One word; FEAR! Fear is pervasive negative human emotion that has existed since the dawn of time. Fear is defined as “an unpleasant

emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.” This emotion has a purpose; to keep us out of harm’s way.

Throughout the course of evolutionary history, having a healthy fear and avoidance of something unknown was usually the safest course of action. Curiosity killed the cat, as well as many humans and countless lower animals throughout the Earth’s natural history. Their genes often did not get passed on to the next generation. The humans and lower animals that kept a safe distance were much more likely to survive and pass on this trait to their offspring. So how does “crazy” fit into this?

To most people, the origin of “crazy” behavior is the epitome of one of life’s great mysteries. The clear majority of humans on Earth have no understanding of mental illness, which is a big part of why it makes

them feel so uncomfortable. It is very common for people to attack that which they don’t understand, rather than develop an understanding of it.

To this day, Psychiatric disorders are still stigmatized and shamed in large part for these reasons. Individuals who have suffered from many of these conditions have been treated poorly by most societies, in many regards punished for having their disease.

This behavior is also what has been modeled by older generations, so there is also a major aspect of learned behavior here. Over time people just assume that dismissing “abnormal” behavior is what we are supposed to do and don’t think much of it. It is not until a friend, a family member, or they themselves start to suffer from a mental illness that anyone cares to learn more and develop an understanding of what is going on.

Acceptance of having any type of “mental condition” is typically very difficult. Nobody wants to believe that they-themselves or a loved one is “crazy”.

This often leads to denial for long periods of time and avoidance of treatment with consequential worsening of the disorder.

You don’t see this nearly as much with other conditions in medicine such as diabetes and heart disease. Nobody wants to have those conditions either, but because they are so common and non-threatening the fear and stigma are not there.

There has also been a greater societal understanding of how diabetes and heart disease work for decades now, further reducing the fear. The well-known causes and mechanisms of these diseases make them more tangible and easier to accept.

Type II Diabetes is one example of a disorder that has more recently been understood as deriving from a normal genetic variant.

The idea of the normal genetic variant is a more recent and groundbreaking concept that explains a number of disorders as complications of actual normal human trait variations that do not function as well under

m o d e r n lifestyle standards.

Type II Diabetes exemplifies this. For most of human h i s t o r y, scarcity of food has been the norm. Stable and consistent food production is a relatively recent phenomenon. It was common for groups of humans to be subjected to periods of famine for myriad reasons ranging from weather to war. During a period of famine, individuals that were able to maintain higher blood glucose levels were better able to function, survive and procreate than those who could not. This trait conferred a survival advantage. This same trait, when food is processed and plentiful, can lead to organ damage and health problems.

Realize that for the overwhelming majority of natural history, lower organisms and humans have been constantly adapting and evolving to survive having inconsistent and scarce food supplies. The very limited adaptation to a processed and plentiful food supply has not been nearly enough to prevent Type II Diabetes from being a major public health problem. So how does this principle apply to mental illness? *To be Continued in Part 2 in the April 2016 issue* Dr Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing. He is Board Certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a clinical focus in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and trauma.

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Delray Medical Center Receives Recognition as One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades Delray Medical Center is once again a recipient of the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™. This distinction puts Delray in the top 1% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

“Since the inception of the award 10 years ago, Delray Medical Center has been recognized each year due to the tremendous job of our medical staff,” said Mark Bryan, hospital CEO. “This designation wouldn’t be possible without their ongoing commitment to provide all of our patients with the utmost quality service and care.

In the South Florida area (Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties), Delray Medical Center was the only hospital out of the 31 that were eligible to receive the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™. The 50 recipients of the award stand out among the rest for overall clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of care. During the 2016 study period (2012-2014), these hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 of the most common inpatient conditions and procedures —as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications).

For a full list of the hospital’s awards and distinctions, please visit www.delraymedicalctr. com/about-us/awards-distinctions.

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Game Changer for Stroke Rehabilitation

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple

Stroke, or cerebral vascular accident, occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked by a blood clot.

Typically a stroke produced by a ruptured blood vessel is termed a hemorrhagic stroke where as one caused by a clot is termed an ischemic stroke. Either way the effects can be devastating rendering the individual with paralysis, spasticity, dizziness, disequilibrium, speech difficulties, fatigue, anger, aggression, anxiety, and even death.

The American Stroke Association has launched a campaign termed FAST which stands for face, arm, speech, and time. This campaign focuses on prevention and increased vigilance from the individual and surrounding friends and family. The main warning signs that are highlighted here are a drooping face, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and the last one being time to call. The understanding in the medical literature is that the faster an individual receives treatment the greater the chance for survival.

In the event a stroke is identified the major treatment options are aimed at dissolving the clot in an ischemic stroke which includes a procedure known as IV rtPA, tissue plasminogen activator. This treatment must be administered within 3 hours of onset making stroke identification paramount. Other treatment options include endovascular procedures such as stents and surgical procedures which mostly utilized in hemorrhagic strokes.

Stroke rehabilitation is essential for restoring a person’s functional capabilities to at or near pre-stroke status. As in acute care, timing is of the essence. Beginning rehabilitation as soon as possible is important to limit neurons in the brain termed astrocytes from producing excessive scar tissue and thus limiting neuronal activity. A proper examination with an accurate diagnosis is just as important in directing the treatment to the correct location in the nervous system.

Traditional rehabilitation encompasses speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. However, technology and knowledge in the field of neurological rehabilitation has advanced significantly in the last ten years. Three cutting-edge rehabilitative procedures will be reviewed and include Interactive Metronome, Dynavision D2, and mirror therapy. These therapies are all based on a concept called neuroplasticity which states that the brain can change or mold according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to. They are also very heavily researched and allow the examiner and therapist to objectify the findings allowing for proper progression.

In referencing Interactive Metronome, this is primarily a motor- timing therapy.

It works on a neurological process called efferent copy which integrates the cerebellum and the frontal lobe, two very important parts of the brain that allow us to have executive functions and independent thought processes.

The exercise requires the user to keep up with a computer generated beat that is delivered in both an auditory and visual manner.

In regards to the Dynavision D2, this is a revolutionary diagnostic and rehabilitative tool. It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well as the efferent copy mechanisms referred to earlier. This therapy also has a positive effect on the cerebellum and the frontal lobe. The user is required to manually compress targets made up of LED lights that are blinking in a strategically established manner according to the neurological presentation of the person.

The information is recorded and attention is focused on speed and sequence.

Lastly, mirror therapy works on the mirror neurons in the frontal lobe. This is an excellent therapy for limb dysfunction as in spasticity when a person’s arm is curled up and usage is difficult and in foot drop when the person loses the ability to elevate the foot of the floor when walking. The goal of this therapy is to “trick” the brain into thinking the affected limb is fully functional. This therapy can actually activate the neurons in

the pathway producing the limb movement without actually moving the affected limb.

Mirror therapy was founded by a neurologist named V.S. Ramachandran, director of the Centre for Brain and Cognition.

Nutritional and dietary considerations must be taken into account when rehabilitating a stroke patient. Emphasis must be placed on reducing inflammation through antiinflammatory based diets that remove foods like red meat, fried foods, dairy, peanuts, and partially hydrogenated oils. Importance must also be placed on consuming a low glycemic diet to reduce excessive insulin production from the pancreas and subsequently reduce the neurodegenerative effects of insulin on the brain.

In conjunction with eating more complex carbohydrates it is important to eat many meals throughout the day. I usually recommend eating every two hours with the largest meals coming before 2:00PM. Anti-oxidants such as CO-Q10, reduced glutathione, acetyl-Lcarnitine, and alpha-lipoic acid are effective free radical scavengers. Following a stroke, free radical production is significantly elevated due to altered physiology therefore reducing there harmful effects on cells is conducive to healing.

Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He has achieved Diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.

Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561330-6096 and at thecondecenter.com.

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LOVE is ETERNAL

By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer My mother just passed away yesterday; and although she was very sick and frail for a long time, the thought of never seeing her again saddens me greatly. I recently met a new male friend whose partner died seven months ago of cancer, and he still mourns the loss of his best friend and love.

“When does the pain of the separation ever get easier?” he asks me. “Does it help to know if one was very sick, that they are in a much better place – in “heaven” or the “afterlife?” I am questioning that for myself today.

Being a spiritual person (and also Rev. Riana), I try to use the strength of my faith to help comfort me.

Our humanness mourns the fact we will not see our loved one’s again until we, also, pass over to the other side. Our compassionate side knows they are released of their pain of any long-term illness, and we feel a sense of relief from that fact because they do not have to suffer anymore. We try not to be selfish, but the loss of our parent or friend is still difficult and it tends to consume us for a while.

When a death of a loved one is sudden, like the losses I had at a young age with my friends, Michael M car accident (at age 16) and Corrine R (at age 24) being murdered by her boyfriend; these types of death are a shock, and one certainly often experiences PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Time heals all wounds, but it also helps to do something as a memorial for the one who passed – like create a charity around something they were compassionate about; or do something to help with research or support around their reason of death.

For example, when Michael was killed by a drunk driver our senior year of high school, I wanted to become an addictions counselor to help with people’s struggles around this social issue. When Corrine’s death occurred due to a domestic violence incident, I took special training in that area to help victims of

violence; as well as donate partial proceeds of my book, LOVE Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve – to AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse).

We may have lost our loved one physically, but never spiritually. I have read many books about those who have passed on and came back to life (actually pronounced dead on a surgery table) and also felt and experienced too many spirits who have presented themselves, to be absolutely certain there is an afterlife.

Our love ones still are with us through their energy and love which exists within our hearts and mind. These fond relationships never die. Do reach out to close friends and family, for their comfort and take the time you need to remember all the wonderful memories you have with this person who has passed on with a “Celebration of Life Ceremony” versus a funeral.

My daughter Stephana has offered to make a video slideshow of the wonderful traits about my mother. This will be a beautiful keepsake for all of us in the family, and something we can easily share on social media as well.

If you have lost a partner of many years, be gentle with yourself. This hurt takes time.

You may question who you are now as an individual, since your partner is not part of your everyday life. You will need to re-invent yourself, make new goals, and create an entire new life for yourself as a single person.

Do get the help of a certified life coach to help you with all these decisions; so that you make wise, well-thought out decisions, not impulsive ones based on fear, loneliness, exhaustion or depression.

As a friend of someone who experienced a death, give them the time they need to mourn, but offer to help with chores, cooking, cleaning or anything else they may need to help with the healing process. Every death reminds us, that life is too short – not to waste time by not going for our dreams.

Here is a Haiku poem I wrote after

My Relationship Coach Michael’s death, which profoundly affected my entire life – and my sense of purpose and accomplishment with the time I may have left in this world ---You were born to die, and there’s a pause in-between, which is only life…. what will you do with yours?

Riana Mine, MA, is a Certified, global Relationship, Love & Life Coach, a #1 Best Selling author, Host of the WRPBiTV show: Lessons in Life & Love, a motivational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach. Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers more articles and her 5 star rated books, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve and LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, addresses relationships with yourself and others. Go to www.

RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com. Worldwide Coaching Phone: (201) 281-7887. Delray office: (561) 701-8277; Skype Coaching and FB: Coach Riana Milne.

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Get Your Life Back: Manage Addictions With Reflexology

By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple

“The moment you can visualize being free from the things that hold you back, you have begun to set yourself free.” – Unknown

The Dis-invite Question My friend from work (who is a good friend!), ‘Tanya’, is a drama queen when it comes to guys and it is now causing me some problems with a new girlfriend of mine, ‘Kim’.

Kim and Tanya don’t know each other.

The problem is this: Tanya was dating a random guy from Kim’s office. One day this guy told Tanya he knew who I was because of the work connection with Kim. It was a weird coincidence. Kim works in a large office, barely knows this guy, and when they have spoken she has had a bad impression, but whatever.

Tanya was planning her birthday, a party bus, and told me to invite whoever I wanted to get the numbers up. I invited Kim because she has been really nice to me and we have had fun when we have hung out together.

Of course, Tanya “broke-up” up with the guy four weeks in because he is crazy, she is a little crazy, and this is how these things go. All the time. For some reason he blabbed to Kim, who could not care less, and Tanya told me that she doesn’t want Kim to be at the party.

Kim just texted me to see if we are still on for the party bus. I’m thinking about giving her a little white lie (like I’m not going or it was cancelled) and trying to hang out with her some other time. Is this a good move?

Signed, It’s her birthday and she’ll dis-invite if she wants to

Answer Oh man, grown person birthday drama!

Some of the weirdest and most trivial drama there is!

First, don’t lie to Kim. You shouldn’t poison your new friendship because of Tanya’s drama. Lying sets a bad precedent, is habit forming, infuriates karma, and doesn’t address the root problem.

Talk to Tanya one last time about it.

Explain the minimal connection Kim and this guy have, how this dis-invitation places you in a difficult situation, and how you want Kim there. If she still says ‘no,’ you have to accept it. Her birthday doesn’t excuse her from common courtesy and social decorum, but Tanya is setting the party up and you can’t force Kim onto this bus.

Tanya can invite or dis-invite whomever she wants because you extended Tanya’s invite to Kim, not yours. It’s her faux pas and that’s why lying to Kim is a bad idea. If you lie, this becomes your problem when it is certainly Tanya’s. Plus, you might not have the whole story. Maybe this guy told Kim embarrassing details or Tanya is upset for another reason so it is best to deal with what is in front of you: Tanya doesn’t want Kim there.

I know this puts you in a somewhat awkward position but you’ll be surprised how people react if you are straightforward with them. Tell Kim: ‘I’m sorry but Tanya’s being weird about you knowing dude and says she wouldn’t be comfortable with you there. Can we hang out this weekend some other time?’

Boom! Honest, simple, straightforward, and, best, done. Tanya and Kim aren’t friends so this won’t create problems between them.

Bonus points: how Kim reacts tells you a little bit about her too! If she is reasonable and understanding you might got a keeper here. If she is angry or petulant about something you can’t control, that might be a bad sign.

I think the lesson here is a simple one: lying for other people is a bad idea unless you materially benefit from it like getting Heat tickets or rubies.

Delray, I will lie for you, I will cheat for you, I will take you on party buses you aren’t even invited to, just keep telling me your problems and I’ll answer them right here in The Pineapple send them to thenjackhappened@gmail.com

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“Addiction.”

For many, that word once conjured images of decadence and criminality. Today, in a more enlightened time, we recognize that dependencies of one kind or another are very common, affecting people from all walks of life. While we traditionally associate addiction with alcohol, drugs and tobacco—food, coffee, shopping, gambling, sex, work, social media posting, texting and many other things can also turn into compulsions.

Whether it’s too many cups of coffee, too many cigarettes, shopping binges just to make ourselves feel good, hours of online video games or Facebook posting, many of us have displayed addictive behavior at one time or another.

“We are free to make our own choices, but we are not free from the consequences of our choices.”

– Bilal Zahoor Breaking the habit is like opening a lock. It requires the right combination, and that depends on the treatment plan for recovery, support from family and friends, avoidance of “enablers” who encourage the habit, and commitment. One’s strong determination to replace addictive patterns with healthy ways of living is the single most important factor for success. And today there is a therapy being used that supports and enhances the effectiveness of the traditional techniques for getting back on track— reflexology.

Reflexology is a science and art that applies specific thumb and finger techniques to stimulate reflex areas on the feet (which most people associate with reflexology), as well as on the hands, face and ears to facilitate healing of organs, glands and all parts of the body. It soothes thousands of nerves and induces deep relaxation of the body, mind and spirit.

A graduate of my professional reflexology training program, a recovering alcoholic, works in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in New Jersey.

He provides reflexology sessions to most clients in the program. He discovered that regular sessions diminish much of the edginess and anxiety caused by substance deprivation. And it is very rewarding for him to be able to contribute to the well being of so many people.

Reflexology is a natural, effective tool that can take the place of addictive behaviors because it has some of the same characteristics as addiction—but without the negative impact. Addictions offer both immediate gratification and escape. Reflexology also offers both immediate gratification and escape, but without the calories, hangover, the crash or the jitters. It’s a healthy way to reward and pamper yourself when you feel down or anxious, and to give yourself a beautiful, and natural, high.

Reflexology is also an escape in the best sense of the word. There’s much in modern life we seek a break from now and then: traffic jams, deadlines, overwork—even the incessant chatter in our heads!

Slipping into deep relaxation through reflexology can help you drop out for an hour or two, clear your mind and steady your nerves so you can cope more effectively.

“I was on a roller-coaster of overeating/dieting, gaining/losing weight and feeling better/worse about myself. Since I started having reflexology sessions I

feel like I’m finally on solid ground. I’m happy and at peace, my weight has stabilized, and I have more energy than I’ve had in a long time.” – Jennie L. As Alcoholics Anonymous reminds us, addictions are as much spiritual as physical. Reflexology’s meditative quality nurtures the soul. It facilitates spiritual as well as physical and emotional healing.

When reflexology is given by a friend or family member, it’s a way to be loved and pampered by someone important to you. You can also work on yourself. My book, Feet First, gives easily-learned reflexology routines to address different kinds of dependencies.

Reflexology can help support, enhance and integrate all the components of a program to create a better, freer life. Best of all, it is a powerful way to let go, remember your connection to your higher power and love the person you really are!

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world... as in being able to remake ourselves.” – Mahatma Gandhi Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, Holistic Reflexologist and author of the bestselling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting February 6th. Visit www.lauranormanreflexology.com • Call 561-272-1220

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Rotary Club Boca Raton Earns Bernays Award

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he Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton was presented a 2016 Bernays Award for Best Special Event by the Gold Coast PR Council (GCPRC) for the Club’s 2015 Inaugural Boca Raton Mayors Ball. The Club’s vision, debut and presentation for the sold-out first time Mayors Ball has established itself as the city’s newest coveted annual social season opener. GCPRC is South Florida’s largest independent group of PR, Marketing and Communications professionals.

Because of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s conception, pre-event marketing, public relations, community engagement, media relations and sponsor outreach/collaboration and event planning more than 400 Boca stakeholders and visionaries were on hand for all the ‘pomp and circumstance’ of the first-time ever Boca Raton Mayors Ball that has now made its indelible mark as the newest coveted annual social season opener.

Plans For Mizner 200 Luxury Condominiums

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OCA RATON, FL – Elad National Properties, LLC submitted finalized design and site plans recently for Individual Development Approval (IDA) by the City of Boca Raton for its Mizner 200 luxury ‘for sale’ condominium project in Downtown Boca at 210-398 Southeast Mizner Boulevard. Located east of SE Mizner Boulevard, south of SE 1st Street and west of South Federal Highway on the current site of Mizner on the Green (MOTG), the one ninestory residential building planned for the 8.76-acre property features 384 residential units averaging 2,200 square feet, including golf course level villas.

Designed to comply with code, meeting Ordinance #4035 requirements regarding height, construction, parking, landscape and traffic concurrency, the submitted proposed plans do not request any technical deviations or variances. It meets 40% required in open space (which is more than currently offered at MOTG). To demonstrate its

‘good neighbor’ commitment, the site plan exceeds in many locations, including the setback along its south boundary (the north end of Townsend Place) that allows a more expanded view corridor for Townsend Place units than the view corridor that would result from the minimum per development rights.

The setback areas will be landscaped to achieve a natural, harmonious connectivity.

Maintaining the spirit and quality of the Downtown ordinance that residents have supported and the City has previously approved, the Mizner 200 features a stepped architecture that provides unobstructed views from units and draws inspiration from the surrounding tropical environment. It incorporates gentle undulating curves and transparency blended with rhythms and patterns found within the historic surrounding context. The selected materials create a warm palette and varying textures ever-present within the context, utilizing materials of stone, wood, stucco and glass.

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5,000 New Listings Hit Palm Beach County Market in January “According to market reports from Florida Realtors®, over 5,000 new listings hit the market in January; 2,835 single family homes and 2,295 townhouses/condos.

Seller confidence is up, and should be, as days on market declined for both subtypes, year-over-year, and buyers paid 93.3% of original list prices for homes and 92.3% for townhouses/condos. If you are looking to sell your property, contact a professional with access to real-time market data contact a local REALTOR®,” said Judy Ramella, President of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB). Ramella is also a Broker Associate with Continental Properties, Inc. in West Palm Beach and can be reached at 561-689-4766 or jramellarealtor@ bellsouth.net for questions.

Bonnie Kaye and Jon Kaye of Kaye Communications, Inc. (KCOM-PR) seen accepting their own awards at the 2016 Bernays Awards for their work with the inaugural Great Doggie Dine-Out & Paws Fest.

Jon Kaye serves as President of Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton.

Celebrating the City’s long, rich history, attendees at the gala black-tie dinner/dance at Broken Sound Club toasted to ‘all that is great’ in Boca Raton and danced the night away as the evening honored the elected officials who exemplify Rotary International’s motto, ‘Service Above Self’ and recognized the City’s visionaries who have elevated the community nationally and around the globe. The event raised $83,000 start-up monies to launch the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s new grant program that funds the health and wellness needs of Boca Raton nonprofits.

While raising awareness of the “service above self’ mission that the all volunteer Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton provides its community, the event recognized honorees with the inaugural George E. Long Awards named for Boca’s first mayor. Presented in three categories for accomplished work in promoting Boca Raton as a great place to live, work, play, educate and visit, the outstanding individual recipient was Barb Schmidt, the non–profit organization was American Association for Caregiving Youth and for-profit organization was the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl. The annual event will continue to recognize its succession of Mayors as stewards of Boca Raton from 1924 to the present.

For more information on the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton and the 2016 Boca Raton Mayor Ball, visit www. rotarydowntownbocaraton.org or call 561-299-1429.

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real estate briefs Lang Realty Honors Top Producing Agents

Lang Realty recently recognized its top agents and teams at a special awards brunch at The Delray Sands Resort.

“The past year was another record-breaking year in sales for Lang Realty and I credit our team of agents,” said Scott Agran, President.

“We have a team of more than 400 agents who have closed more than a billion dollars in each of the past three years and have brought us to being the undisputed listing leader in all of Palm Beach County for the sixth consecutive year.”

For the third consecutive year, Lang’s Tripta Chawla was recognized with a Diamond Star Award in 2015. First time award recipients, Olive Belcher and Carol Falciano also received Diamond Star Awards.

Lang’s Diamond winners included Suzanne Block, Bruce Gaines, Julie Giachetti, Barbara Hill, Marc Schafler, Shereen Randazza, and Thomas Walsh. Diamond Team awards went to Kay Rodriguez & June D’Angelo; Lynne Agran & Judy Romanow; and Ken Reichle & Ira Merritt.

Ruby award winners: Ryan Greenblatt, Lisa Hindin, Eve Hyatt, Michael Mullin, Richard Ralston, Aristi Constantin Remite, and Betty Schneider. Ruby Team award winners: Bobbie & Steve Ruff; Kathy Pendleton & Phil Metzler; Vini Antonacci & Brian Pearl; and Mimi Glass & Steve Brendle.

Emerald Award winners: Warren Heeg, Nancy Osherow, Mary Windle, Elaine Perlmutter, Robert Cahan, Allyson Sullivan, Linda MacCormack, Moira Feely Rekus, Lisa Baetzold, Dixie Scott, Judith Sontag, Dabralee Arcaro, Michelle Schneider, Caron Dockerty, Patricia Baker, Maria Kovachev, Catherine McLean, Diane Gault, Donald Gorbach, AnneMarie Rodriguez, Michelle Agrusa, Stephanie Kaufman, Jamie Shatsky, William Giberson, Susan Eddy, Barbara Horowitz, Diane Duffy, Joanne Loud, Allison Melvin and Barbara Lamborghini.

Emerald Team award winners: Steve & Robin Rosen; Scott & Julie Warner; Elise Danielian & Ingrid Hewitt; Michael Gallacher & Anne Bemet; Cathy Well & Sandy Tobias and Tony & Ryan Reagan.

For more information visit www.langrealty. com or call 561-989-2100.

Dockerty Romer & Co. Arranges Acquisition Financing

Bob Dockerty & Joe Hepp of Dockerty Romer & Co. have arranged mortgage financing and a future funding facility for ICM Realty Group’s newest office acquisition, a 98,000 SF office building known as Atrium at Broken Sound. Built in 1986, the property is located at 6111 Broken Sound Parkway within the 700-acre Park at Broken Sound commercial development. Included in the sale was about 8 acres of land — most of which is currently used for surface parking, but may be developed in the future. Although only 75% occupied, Atrium at Broken Sound boasts an impressive roster of tenants.

Dockerty and Hepp arranged the financing on behalf of their client ICM Realty Group through Florida Community Bank. The loan proceeds were utilized for the acquisition and to provide a funding facility for future tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

“It’s because of the diligent efforts and market leading expertise of Dockerty Romer & Co. that we were able to successfully structure attractive financing in an accelerated time frame. ICM’s strategic partnerships with firms like Dockerty Romer & Co. and Florida Community Bank allow us to continue our long track record of success.” Said Andrew Webb, ICM Realty Group’s Managing Director.

Dockerty Romer & Co. based in Delray Beach, Florida is a full service commercial mortgage banking company specializing in the capitalization of income producing properties.

Dockerty Romer & Co has closed nearly $4 Billion of real estate transactions since its inception in January 2000.

Year-End Reveal: Sellers’ Sweet Spot

“Florida Realtors® just released yearend reports for Palm Beach County, and single family home sellers should take note!

Properties between $300,000 and $600,000

generated the highest levels of interest, representing 34.2% of closed sales. Properties between $100,000 and $200,000 delivered near-instant gratification at 27 median days on market. Average percent of original list price received has increased to an impressive 93.5%.

For a comprehensive analysis of the market ‘sweet spots’ in your neighborhood, contact a local REALTOR® today,” said Judy Ramella, President of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB). Ramella is also a Broker Associate with Continental Properties, Inc. in West Palm Beach and can be reached at 561-689-4766 or jramellarealtor@bellsouth. net for questions.

Women’s Council of Realtors President Selects the Charity to Support in 2016

Each year the incoming President of the Greater Palm Beach County’s Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) selects a charity to support during their administration. This year, Jessica Rosato, Luxury Residential Specialist with Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty and 2016 President of the WCR, has selected the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach (ACCF).

During the year the WCR will be conducting drives at meetings to collect items needed for the children with a portion of proceeds from events throughout the year donated to the Center.

The Center has been serving Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable children and families since 1969. They provide affordable quality care to children whose parents otherwise could not maintain their job or go to school without the Center’s help. Their programs are designed to meet a child’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs.

Stockbridge Capital Sells Delray Distribution Center for $18.5M

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that it has brokered the $18.5 million sale of Delray Distribution Center, a 185,624-squarefoot, two-building industrial facility located at 420 and 440 South Congress Avenue.

Senior Director Christopher Thomson, Executive Director Richard Etner, Executive Director Christopher Metzger and Associate Director Matthew McAllister represented Stockbridge Capital in its sale of the asset to PetMeds for $18.5 million.

PetMeds is an online pharmacy offering pet medications and animal grooming products.

The company, previously headquartered in Pompano Beach, will relocate its office and distribution headquarters to Delray Distribution Center.

Delray Distribution Center was built in 1994 on a 14.3-acre site in the Congress Park industrial sector. The building offers 26’ clear ceiling heights, dock-high and gradelevel loading, a 150’ truck court, complete Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) fire sprinkler coverage and a generous parking ratio with room to expand. The facility is conveniently located on Congress Avenue with easy access to Interstate 95, Florida’s Turnpike and downtown Delray Beach.

Notable tenants include DHL and Levenger.

“The disposition of Delray Distribution Center provides great insight into current market conditions,” said Thomson. “The South Florida industrial landscape is increasingly more supply-constrained and PetMeds saw an opportunity to meet its existing needs while investing in the future.”

“Stockbridge’s efforts to rehabilitate the property helped make that possible,” added Thomson. “They purchased the buildings out of foreclosure and made the necessary investments to create an institutional-quality asset which is now 100 percent occupied.”

Cushman & Wakefield research has documented the tightening of the Palm Beach County industrial market and predicts continued growth in the region.

“The industrial vacancy rate in Palm Beach County fell to 5.7 percent, its lowest level in five years, cutting in half the amount of available space in the market,” reported Senior Research Analyst Valerie Tatum in the company’s 4Q 2015 Palm Beach County Industrial MarketBeat Snapshot. “Every submarket in Palm Beach County was under 8.0 percent vacancy with most

essentially having very little product vacant and ready for occupancy by new tenants. Moreover, only two industrial spaces over 100,000 square feet were vacant in the market.”

“The industrial market in Palm Beach County is poised for further improvement on continued job and economic growth,” added Tatum. “Cushman & Wakefield forecasts solid improvement in the industrial market for Palm Beach County for 2016.”

Commercial REALTORS® Honored with Deal Maker Awards

Members of the Realtors® Commercial Alliance (RCA), which is a division of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB), were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the commercial real estate industry. The awards were based on complexity, environmental concerns, financing, proficiency in overcoming obstacles and the overall impact the business deal had on the community.

Chip Armstrong of The Keyes Company was presented with the 2015 Top Deal of the Year for the sale of the Harbor Point property on Singer Island. He also received the Land Deal of the Year Award for this sale.

Christina Morrison, Certified Property Manager (CPM) of Carmel Real Estate & Management was named 2015 RCA REALTOR® of the Year. Ms. Morrison has generously given her time to the RCA by serving as Director and President on the Board over the last several years. She also serves on various committees at the state level. Ms. Morrison is very involved in giving back to the community throughout the county and especially in Delray Beach.

In addition, six other local agents were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, including: Blair Lee with Lighthouse Realty Services was presented with the Retail Deal of the Year Award for the sale of two buildings at 1830 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Mr. Lee was also presented with the Hospitality Deal of the Year Award for the sale of a former Rodeway Inn in Melbourne.

Paul Snitkin of Anderson & Carr, Inc. received the Multi-family Deal of the Year Award for the sale of an apartment building in Riviera Beach. RCA President Alan Steinberg of Keyes Commercial North was presented with the Business Brokerage Deal of the Year Award for the sale of the Miracle Car Wash in Boca Raton.

Robert Hamman of Sperry Van Ness was awarded Office Deal of the Year for the sale of a Class A office building at 1295 US Highway One in North Palm Beach. Frederick J. Schmidt, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) at Cornerstone Realty was presented with the Industrial Deal of the Year Award for the sale of the Truck and Trailer USA building. David Joseph with Keyes Commercial North was awarded the Special Purpose Deal of the Year for the sale of a hospital in Belle Glade.

The Outstanding Affiliate Member Award recognizes an Affiliate Member for their generosity and service to RCA. Allan Wier of Regions Bank was recognized this year for serving as Education/Program Committee Chair for 4 years and for numerous sponsorships of RCA breakfast meetings and other programs.

Ken Duke of Illustrated Properties, as Chairman of the Awards Committee, presented the awards, and according to Belinda Krause, Executive Director of RCA, “We are delighted to recognize these talented dedicated RCA Members for all of their hard work this year.”

For more information about the RCA and their upcoming events, visit www.rcapb.com.

For more information about RAPB, visit www. rapb.com.

Carmel Commercial Real Estate Team Shatters Sales Records

One of Delray Beach’s leading commercial real estate teams, Carmel Commercial Real Estate & Management, shattered records this year with over $15 million in sales and more than $1 million in leasing. Partners Nichole Carosella, Alessandra Bianchini and Christina Morrison and associates, Laura Rolinc and Valerie Enlow, have used teamwork and their unique expertise to achieve the dollar volume they made this year.

One of the 2015 sales by Ms. Morrison included a transaction for the sale of Windsor

Gardens Hotel & Conference Center in Palm Beach Gardens for $9.4 million. She also sold the Marlin Commerce Center for $4.8 million and Carmel retained the Lease Management Package along with the Leasing and Sales contract with the new owners.

The team attributes their success to the power of teamwork and the cutting edge technology they employ. This enables them to provide exemplary customer service, which is the mantra of the team. Partner Nichole Carosella comments, “We carry a diverse listing portfolio and we strive to make each client feel as if they are our only client.”

With the team’s 60 plus years of collective sales experience, partner Christina Morrison understands that commercial markets fluctuate.

There are great years and not so good years. Ms. Morrison says, “Our top priority is our clients’ satisfaction. Their success is our success, and we aim to keep it that way.”

When asked what to expect in the 2016 commercial real estate market, Ms. Carosella said, “With the commercial real estate market so hot, one of our goals for this coming year is to get our commercial leases to $3 million which would double what we did in 2015. We are also looking to get more business, especially big projects. We work with Commercial Investors, Developers, Commercial Property Owners and we are equipped to buy, sell, lease and manage property. Our long range plans include adding additional staff to our team.”

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Cushman & Wakefield announced more hires in South Florida. The global commercial real estate firm continued its targeted growth in the region with the addition of Associate Matt Avelar in its Boca Raton office.

Mr. Avelar joins Cushman & Wakefield’s South Florida operations after spending nearly two years in the firm’s Long Island office, where he handled business development for the office leasing team of Senior Director Philip D’Avanzo and Senior Director Roger Wooster. In South Florida, he will focus on tenant representation and work with the team of Senior Vice President Rick Miller and Associate J.D. Brussels.

“It’s rare to find someone with Matt’s background in business development, marketing and brokerage,” said Larry Richey, Senior Managing Director and Florida Market Leader. “His broad spectrum of experience will be a tremendous asset to Cushman & Wakefield and our clients. ” Cushman & Wakefield also announced two more new hires in South Florida. The firm, which is expanding rapidly in the region, added Associate J.D. Brussels and Senior Research Analyst Valerie Tatum. Both will operate out of the firm’s Boca Raton office.

Mr. Brussels will join the tenant advisory team of Senior Vice President Rick Miller, which specializes in helping tenants identify and align strategic business, financial and operational objectives with real estate requirements. He comes to Cushman & Wakefield from CBRE where he served as a Researcher focused on the analysis of commercial properties throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

“J.D. will be a tremendous addition to our team,” said Miller. “He has quickly established an encyclopedic knowledge of the South Florida commercial real estate market, which will be of great benefit to both Cushman & Wakefield and our clients.”

Ms. Tatum will serve as the firm’s Senior Research Analyst covering Broward and Palm Beach Counties as well as the Treasure Coast. Ms. Tatum joins Cushman & Wakefield from CBRE, where she served as Research Coordinator. For the past 15 years, she has amassed an impressive commercial real estate track record as a broker, acquisition manager and appraiser in South Florida and Central Florida.

“The addition of Valerie to our South Florida team helps Cushman & Wakefield Research further establish its primacy in the market,” said Florida Research Manager Chris Owen. “Her vast experience and knowledge of the region make her a unique candidate. Valerie has worked every side of a deal and brings an uncommon skill set to the table in our efforts to better serve our clients and brokers.”

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people / briefs Delray Medical Center Appoints New Director of Revenue Analysis

With over 18 years of experience in health care finance, Heather Pasitoniu joins Delray Medical Center as the director of revenue analysis. In her new role, Pasitoniu will oversee the day-today operations of the business office.

Heather Pasitoniu This includes being responsible for directing the revenue cycle team, monitoring and analyzing the accounts receivables, ensuring revenue integrity for the hospital, and collaborating with all the business units for prompt and compliant billing processes.

Prior to her current role, Pasitoniu most recently served as a disputed claims manager for Conifer Health Solutions and was responsible for 12 Tenet hospitals across the Florida and Philadelphia regions. When she first started at Tenet in 2004, she worked as an appeals specialist in the disputed claims

department at the National Insurance Center in Boca Raton. She was then promoted to disputed claims supervisor the following year.

Pasitoniu earned her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Florida Atlantic University.

Principal Jeffrey A. Weissman Named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

Jeffrey A. Weissman, principal of the marital and family law firm Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., was recently named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).

The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation is an honorary organization of lawyers, judges and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession.

“It is a great honor to be named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation,” said Weissman.

“I look forward to supporting the organization’s groundbreaking research on the role and impact of law, lawyers and the legal process on society.”

For more about Weissman, visit www.gwpa. com/Attorneys/Jeffrey-A-Weissman.shtml.

Mizner’s Steven Heydt Receives 2015 Top Private Club Award

BoardRoom magazine, designed to educate the board of directors, owners, general managers and department heads in the private club industry, annually recognizes the world’s top private club presidents, captains and chairs.

Their “Private Club Presidents of the Year” distinction now in its eighth year, honors club presidents for their outstanding work, their understanding of the industry, and their role and responsibilities to the club’s board of directors.

This year, Steven Heydt, President of Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach, has been honored as one of the top 22 private club presidents for 2015. According to Larry Savvides, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Mizner, “We are very proud of Steven receiving this award. Out of the thousands of private clubs nationally and the 300 nominations, BoardRoom magazine selected him among the top 22.”

Explains John Fornaro, Publisher of BoardRoom Magazine. “The board president exemplifies the focus on the leadership responsibilities, the accountability and

the management of the board providing a healthy respect for the club’s management.”

Steven Heydt has been on the Board of Mizner since 2010 and has been the Club’s president for the last year. He credits the men and women of his Board maintaining, “Nothing could be accomplished without a dedicated, focused and honest group of directors.” By day, he is President of his own company, Elite Island Resorts.

Local Allstate Entrepreneurs Honored for Providing Outstanding Customer Service

As business leaders and involved citizens in Boca Raton, Allstate exclusive agency owners William Anderson, Howard Greenberg, and Wilhelmina Jack have been designated Allstate Premier Agencies for 2015.

The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon 48 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country. This designation is being presented to these agents for their outstanding performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of their agencies’ work.

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people / briefs New Chief Operating Officer Named at Delray Medical Center

Delray Medical Center welcomes Jared Smith as its new chief operating officer.

He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital and provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective Jared Smith and integrated clinical programs.

Smith has nearly 15 years of hospital management experience. He started his tenure with Tenet Healthcare in 2010 as the director of business development at Delray Medical Center. Four years later, he became the chief operating officer at sister hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and now, his career has come full circle.

“We couldn’t be more pleased about the opportunity to bring Jared back on board our team,” said Mark Bryan, CEO of Delray Medical Center. “His past experience and longstanding dedication to our organization

make him an invaluable asset.”

Smith also previously served as the director of strategic development and project management at another South Florida hospital and was responsible for implementing a $65 million financial turnaround. He began his career at Deloitte & Touche in the audit and advisory services group as the enterprise risk services manager. Smith is a certified public accountant and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, as well as his master’s degree in science in taxation from the University of Miami.

Gold Coast PR Council Announces Winners of 12th Annual Bernays Awards

More than 100 local public relations, marketing and media professionals attended the 12th annual Bernays Awards luncheon hosted by the Gold Coast PR Council (GCPRC), the largest independent organization of PR/Marketing professionals in South Florida. Awards were presented in 13 different categories.

The Presidents Award, the most prestigious of all Bernays Awards, was presented to the “Culture Keepers” at the three daily

newspapers: Rod Hagwood from the SunSentinel, Jan Sjostrom of the Palm Beach Daily News and Leslie Grey Streeter from the Palm Beach Post. They were lauded for their outstanding coverage of South Florida’s cultural and entertainment community.

In nine competitive categories, the winners were: • For Best Nonprofit/Charity Project or Campaign – Large, for an organization with an annual budget of more than $100,000, the 2016 Bernays Award went to Mounts Botanical Garden of West Palm Beach for its popular exhibition Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks.

• For Best Nonprofit/Charity Project or Campaign – Small, the award went to Kaye Communications in Boca Raton for the Great Doggie Dine-Out & Paws Fest.

• For Best PR Campaign by a Large Company or Firm (with five or more employees), the award winner was The Buzz Agency in Delray Beach for Chef vs. Chef at Max’s Harvest.

• For Best PR Campaign by a Small Company or Firm, this year’s Bernays Award was given to JLM Communications for work on behalf of Avocado Grill in downtown West

Palm Beach.

• For Best PR Blogger, the winner was Newsy Parents for How to Swim in 5 Days with Baby Otter.

• For Best Marketing Material, the Bernays Award was given to FAU Division of Research for the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Network Systems Engineering at FAU (I-Sense) Video, which also picked up this year’s coveted Judge’s Award.

• For Best Internal Communications, the award was presented to the Constitutional Tax Collector, Palm Beach County for In-Service Day 2015: Learn, Grow, Excel, Repeat.

• For Best Social Media Campaign, this year’s winner is JM Family Enterprises for #ToyotaInTampa.

• For Best Special Event, the winner is the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton for the Inaugural Boca Raton Mayors Ball.

• GCPRC’s annual Founders Award was presented to former Board member and long time supporter Judy Joffe from NCCI Holdings.

• For the annual PR Star Award, there are two winners this year: the Constitutional Tax Collector, Palm Beach County and Discover the Palm Beaches.

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chamber notes Boca Chamber Joins the Business Rent Tax Coalition

Part of the Boca Chamber’s 2016 legislative goals include the elimination of Florida’s six percent business rent tax. In conjunction with other chambers – including the Florida Chamber of Commerce – and advocacy organizations, the Boca Chamber is part of the Business Rent Tax Coalition, dedicated to remove this tax.

Florida is the only state in the nation that imposes a six percent sales tax on commercial leases. This six percent tax is levied on all businesses that rent office space including retail, warehouse and even convention and meeting rooms. Forcing business owners to pay an extra six percent limits companies from hiring additional employees and contributing to the overall enhancement of the community.

“The Boca Chamber supports the elimination of the Business Rent Tax to further commerce and ensure continued growth in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County,” said Boca Chamber President & CEO, Troy McLellan. “As a pro-business advocate, The Boca Chamber strives to maintain an environment where these organizations provide opportunities for employees and Boca Raton families. Eliminating the Business Rent Tax would entice more businesses to our great state, thus contributing to the cycle of commerce.”

For more information about the Business Rent Tax Coalition, visit: http://www. cutmybizrent.tax/

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Boca Chamber Diamond Award Luncheon

The Boca Chamber hosted the 10th annual DIAMOND Award Luncheon on Friday, February 19 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. During the celebratory luncheon, the nine previous recipients were honored, a new mentor program was unveiled and an inaugural “DIAMOND in the Rough” recipient was announced.

At the DIAMOND Award Luncheon, The Chamber previously recognized a professional woman in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach Country that contributes to the vibrancy of the community. A DIAMOND recipient is a Dedicated, Inspiring, Accomplished, Motivated, Outstanding, Noble and Driven woman.

Rachel Zietz of Gladiator Lacrosse was named the inaugural “DIAMOND in the Rough” recipient. She was a participant of the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) in 2012 and grew her business to sell over one million dollars of lacrosse equipment. Through her entrepreneurial spirit, determination to succeed and strong belief in community outreach, Rachel displays all of the attributes of a DIAMOND at a young age.

The Chamber also announced a new mentoring program with the previous DIAMOND Award recipients. The nine previous DIAMONDs will be mentoring students from the YEA! program and share their valued business insight, experience and talents to these young entrepreneurs.

You’re invited to join the Boca Chamber and JM Lexus at our March Membership Breakfast.

March 10, 2016 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Via Mizner Golf and Country Club 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive

Mizner 200 architects Jorge Garcia and Peter Stromberg of GarciaStromberg/ GS4Studios share that “the building respects its dual responsibility to the street and urban environment as well as the vast open park space of the surrounding golf course and views to the east. The response is a building that sets up a more structured rhythm and appropriate character along Mizner Boulevard, then unfolds and opens up at the corners to express the beauty of its other environment.”

From the west, the building proposes a ground-level linear pedestrian area along Mizner Boulevard, incorporating undulating paths and sitting areas all overlooking the resident gallery space that continues to the north and south on each side of the project’s main entry. All vehicular parking along the active street-side pedestrian zone as well as along the golf course and golf villas on the east is masked. All service areas for the project are located within the building structure, out of view from public realm.

From the east golf course view, the building is in constant movement and results in natural flowing patterns that create harmony within the surrounding landscape. Along this golf course side, the structure ripples gracefully and moves in both the horizontal and vertical planes creating a variety of outdoor landscaped terrace areas as well as two elevated green park/amenity areas on top of the parking structures below (which are in addition to the 40% open space requirement). The building proposes to utilize the rooftop areas for active outdoor gathering and lifestyle spaces that will also contribute to its overall character.

“Neighboring residents and businesses as well as visitors will enjoy the new park-styled pedestrian streetscape along SE Mizner Boulevard that we have incorporated into the plan to create a seamless connectivity with Royal Palm Place shops, spas, salons, art galleries and restaurants,” shared Elad CEO Amnon Safran. He noted that

by including a generous setback from the street that far exceeds the minimums, the site plan is able to draw from the patterns set forth within the code guidelines for the street level pedestrian experience, creating covered walkways, trellised sitting zones, linear park areas, as well a continuous oneand-half level active gallery space that acts as the main circulation within this level.

Safran reported that Mizner 200 should yield minimal traffic impact, as some units will be combined into larger units and a large percentage of residents will be seasonal, low workforce peak time driven unlike the higher tenant activity currently at MOTG. In addition, the design and site plan is pedestrian-friendly and encouraging to yield reduced traffic trips. Mizner 200 residents can walk to nearby businesses, workplaces/offices, personal services providers and dining spots throughout Downtown Boca, including Royal Palm Place, along Palmetto Park Road and Federal Highway etc.

Initial plans were presented by the owner/ developer to City of Boca Development Services Department on January 5, 2016 for City staff feedback. A review meeting with City Staff was held on January 19th and finalized plans/renderings/site plans have been submitted.

Upon City approval, construction will be done in phases as well as the demolition of the MOTG’s 18, three-story rental townhome buildings. Over the last year, current residents have been formally noticed about owner/ developer redevelopment interest and plans and all prospective tenants are briefed before executing leases.

“Historically 50 percent of Mizner on the Green residents do not renew as they reside there for temporary reasons as they renovate or build homes, need to relocate for jobs and preferred schools, are seeking to purchase single-family homes or condos or want a different type of rental than a threestory townhome,” shares Safran. “If they want to stay in Downtown, there will be plenty of brand new inventory as more than 2,000 rental residences become available.”

Including MOTG, Elad also owns and operates four apartment rental communities in Boca Raton totaling 771 residences.

DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Media & Membership Breakfast • March 15 • 7:45-9 PM Delray Beach Golf Club Getting the Word Out: A panel discussion with local media Learn how to get your business in the media! Rich Pollack of Pollack Communications is our mediator, as members of the media - magazines, newspapers, TV/Radio, etc - talk about the different ways to get coverage.

Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members Fido’s Play N Stay - (561) 501-6178, 1885 SW 4th Avenue, Suite E1, Delray Beach www.fidosplaynstay.com PET CARE SERVICES New York Life Insurance Company & NYLIFE Securities, LLC / Maryanne Garnsey (561) 517-3282 1107 Periwinkle Lane, Delray Beach www.newyorklife.com/agent/mgarnsey INSURANCE Ritota & Ritota, P.A. - (561) 272-6664, 3401 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach www.delraydental.com DENTISTS Bateman Gordon & Sands Inc - (954) 941-0900, 3050 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point: http://www.bgsagency.com INSURANCE Boca Home Staging / Mizner Grande Realty (561) 706-6037, 945 Banyan Drive, Delray Beach www.bocahomestaging.com Home Staging, REAL ESTATE, Residential Fratellis Italian Restaurant - (561) 243-4800, 1684 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach www.fratellis.com RESTAURANT & BARS

Healthy Living with Patti Green (716) 479-5925, 555 SE 6th Avenue, 8C, Delray Beach www.patti-green.com HEALTH, WELLNESS Voice for the Children, Inc. - (561) 586-8515 8128 Sedgewick Court, Suite B, West Palm Beach www.voiceforthechildren.org NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS A La Carte Gallery Art (561) 542-6318, 5665 Via De La Plata Circle, Delray Beach http://alacartegalleryart.com ARTISTS, GALLERIES Delray Beach Pest Control (561) 395-6701, 4160 NW 1st Avenue, Unit 16, Boca Raton www.delraybeachpestcontrol.com PEST CONTROL Nada’s Italy Tours - (704) 877-2003, 310 East Blvd, Suite 4, Charlotte, NC www.nadasitaly.com TRAVEL AGENTS, TOURS

Dawn Edwards Salon - (561) 350-1033 - 2275 S Federal Highway, Suite 260, Delray Beach SALONS, SPAS & BARBERSHOPS

Moore Mobile Golf - (561) 662-8195, 4330 Palm Forest Drive South, Delray Beach www.MooreMobile. Golf GOLF, COUNTRY CLUBS, INSTRUCTION

Babcock Home Furniture & More - (561) 243-8393 2400 N Federal Highway, Delray Beach www.badcocksfl.com SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL

Cruise Brothers / Cruising Free - (561) 945-0300 9089 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens http://CruiseBrothers.com TRAVEL AGENTS, TOURS

CHALK - (561) 921-7181, 151 NE 5th Avenue, Suite C-5, Delray Beach www.chalkdelray.com CHILDREN ACTIVITIES, CHILDCARE

Equality Dating, Inc. - (561) 900-3352, 55 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 312, Delray Beach DATING SERVICES

Joe Gillie - Delray Beach, FRIEND OF THE CHAMBER

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