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By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

and permitting process easier for resi-

Boca Raton council members know what tops their to-do list this year.

city’s outdated local government buildings.

The council recently hosted its annual strategic planning sessions and set the city’s top and high priorities for the year.

There will be some carry over from the city’s 2015-2016 goals. Overall, Mayor Susan Haynie said the city did pretty good in completing its goals from last year.

Highlights from the list include: creating a lively downtown, giving residents more access to the waterfront, building a college district and renovating the

The city achieved its top priorities of creating a communications division,

interim

downtown

parking plans and made its building dents by moving it to an online platform.

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“Some of these we knew would take more than a single year,” she said. “We initiated everything.”

Boca makes best places to live list, laziest city By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief Boca Raton has been the talk of lists lately, which has resulted in talk around the city. Livability.com teamed up with the big guns in the world of cities for their third annual “100 Best Places to Live”

listing. The good news, Boca Raton made the grade coming in at #59. The city also made it to No. 1 in a survey realtor.com did on the “Top 10 Cities Where Lazy People Can Thrive.” Maybe that means the city is the best place for lazy

people? Maybe it means Boca offers convenience for busy, working people. Whatever it means, Boca is getting noticed. The surveys did get residents and elected officials talking about their city. After the “lazy” report went viral online, the city posted [CONT. PG 2]

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Downtown Boca Raton’s construction all part of city’s plan, report states [FROM PG 1] In the works are coming up with a comprehensive water front plan, a college district and a city campus assessment plan, which are also listed as 2016 goals.

The city wants to revamp Red Reef Park, an oceanfront park, with a cafe. Currently, the park has a picnic area, camping grounds and a nature area. Some council members feel it is underutilized.

Of the city’s high priorities, a majority of the goals from the list were also achieved.

Another key decision will be what the city decides to do with the former location of the Wildflower nightclub. The waterfront property has been vacant for years with negotiations between the city and Hillstone Restaurant Group going back and forth for months.

The city hired an employee to deal solely with economic development, increased the number of staffing positions and plans to add more and has improved the lines of communication with the airport authority. The council has plans to work with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to develop 20th St. and various city leaders have met with representatives from the city’s Beach and Parks district to come up with ways to work better together. Of the new goals, some are already scheduled to be discussed. When it comes to the renaissance of downtown Boca, the focus will be on traffic concerns. Council members will be tackling this goal soon as they are scheduled to hear results of a downtown traffic study in June. The city also has plans to conduct a parking study. Council members will address the waterfront and ways to make it more appealing to the public in several areas.

A third waterfront topic includes discussing adding more water actives at Lake Wyman Park, 1500 NE Fifth Ave. Some of the carry-over goals include plans for 20th Street Corridor where the city wants to see a walkable area with cobblestone roads, places for students, startup companies and places for entertainment. A study of the area is currently in the works.

• A Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan • A Conceptual Master Plan for the 20th Street area • A Decision on Lake Wyman Park • Finalizing an Agreement with the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Parks District HIGH PRIORITIES for 2016-2017 • Downtown Traffic Study • Decision on Pattern Book (Downtown Design Guide) • A Master Plan for Red Reef Park • A Review of the Downtown Open Space Policy • Execution of a Campus Agreement with FAU

Another carry-over goal includes what to do with local government buildings including city hall, police station and other municipal service buildings. Upgrading the outdated spaces to give residents and the city a more modern vibe is of top priority this year.

• A Rental Registration & Inspection Program

TOP PRIORITIES for 2016-2017

• Downtown Parking Study Update

• A City Campus Master Plan/Evaluation & Report

• Water Area Regulations: Legislative Advocacy

• A Decision on the “Wildflower” property

• Special Events: Review/Inventory/Policy

PRIORITIES for 2016-2017 • Annexation: Policy Direction & Actions

Boca makes best places to live list, laziest city a snarky post on social media stating the city would like to comment on the report, but it was national mani[FROM PG 1] cure, pedicure day. The city then posted a link to the livability.com report and mentioned several other events going on in the city. Residents also took to social media to post their thoughts on the city. “I like all the top surveys, except the lazy one,” Mayor Susan Haynie said. “It did give us a good chuckle. We are not lazy. We work smarter not harder.” Livability.com studied 2,000 communities with populations ranging from 20,000 to 350,000 and worked alongside noted urban thinker Richard Florida (author of “The Creative Class”) and researchers from NYU to evaluate cities based on 8 components: the economy, infrastructure, amenities, education, housing, health, civic and social capital and demographics. Rochester, Minnesota topped the list based on its booming economy, affordable housing and stellar health care as the home of the renowned Mayo Clinic. Bellevue, Washington, just outside Seattle came in second fueled by its economy, lush parks, outdoor recreation and diverse population.

Boca’s beaches, golf courses, art museums and vibrant commercial scene were cited by Livability. Also noted were the cities excellent schools and a population that is active politically and socially. The city was one point behind Monterey, California and finished ahead of Miami Beach (#79). Here’s how Boca Raton fared on the individual rankings. • #37 on the health of the economy. • #50 on health • #40 on housing • #78 on civic life • #71 on education • #79 amenities • #62 demographics • #58 infrastructure Boca Raton, Sarasota (#31) and Miami Beach were the only Florida cities to crack the top 100. When it comes to realtor.com, the lazy survey ranked 10 cities based on several factors including: number of restaurants that offer delivery, number of day spas

and massage therapy centers, percentage of homes on its site with a hot tub, sauna or steam room, average hours of sleep, average work hours per week, average cost of a cleaning service and the number of service apps in the area. Haynie said judging the city on how many restaurant deliveries and spas was a flawed rationale. “We call ourselves a world class city,” she said. “Of course those things are all part of being a world class city. We are a desirable community because we have such a

high quality of life.” The top 10 list cited how “easy it is to be a beach bum in Boca Raton” because the average temperature is 77 degrees and it is sunny 231 days out of the year. Its description dubs the city as the “Beverly Hills of Florida” and mentions Boca Bash, the Town Center Mall, Mizner Park and Royal Palm Plaza. Boca isn’t the only Florida city on the list. Orlando was ranked No. 2 and Miami No. 5.

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things you need to know in Boca Raton this June 1 Businesses that sell alcohol in the city must post at

cated at 1658 North Federal Highway.

the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District’s Sugar Sand Park Lighting Project.

least one sign about underage drinking in the establishment. The City Council voted to mandate the signs in a

9 Check out the art work of Charles McGill at the Boca

3-2 vote at a recent council meeting.

Raton Museum of Art. He makes collages and pieces of

2 Boca’s Summer in the City events kick off June 3. The

art from golf bags in a display called “Front Line, Back

summer activities include music and movies under the

Nine,” which makes artistic commentary on class and

stars at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Events run through

race issues.

August 19.

10 Boca will host a summer reading kick-off party on

3 Mayor Susan Haynie was recognized by the Florida League of Cities as a “Home Rule Hero!” during a recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting.

6 International Yoga Day is heading to Boca Raton’s Mizner Park on June 21. The second annual International Yoga Day will honor the ancient art of yoga and raise

4 Boca’s development services director Ty Harris has

funds for nonprofits. The event begins at 5 p.m. and costs

resigned from his post, according to the city. The director

$20 in advance and $25 at the clock tower. Kids under 5

oversees planning and zoning, permitting and the build-

enter for free.

ing department. Harris was in the role a little more than a year.

June 11. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spanish River Library there will be face painting, games, music and local athletes from FAU and the Florida Panthers. The reading program is called “Exercise Your Mind: Read!”

7 Boca Raton’s City Council will hear the results of a traffic study during a meeting scheduled for June 13.

5 Tucker Duke’s is now open in Boca Raton. It is lo-

8 Five parking lots will get better lighting as a part of

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Impact 100 brings women together to help local nonprofits By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor It takes one meeting and one check to be a part of a group that impacts Palm Beach County organizations from the ocean to the Everglades. The nonprofit is called Impact 100 Palm Beach County and it is responsible for bringing women together to support local nonprofits with $100,000 grants. All the women must do is bring a $1,000 check to the annual meeting and vote for the nonprofits they feel are most deserving of a grant. This year five $100,000 grants were awarded and two finalists received $16,000 grants a piece. The three co-founders of the chapter call it efficient philanthropy. Co-founder Tandy Robinson said she heard about Vero Beach’s chapter called Impact 100 Indian River County in 2010. “I had just started a new job and had a newborn baby,” she said. “I was so busy I felt all I could do was write a check.” She said she loved the idea of being able to write a check and make a difference in one night.

Lisa Mulhall, Tandy Robinson and Cindy Krebsbach co-founded Impact 100 of Palm Beach County. Photo courtesy of Sherry Ferrante Photography

“I felt like we needed to have it in Palm Beach County,” she said. “I am a working mom and it really just resonated with me at that time in my life.”

ing care of a family member. Delray Students First for its expansion at Atlantic High School to tutor disadvantaged students for college admission exams.

So she got Cindy Krebsbach and Lisa Mulhall on board and the women worked to start a chapter. The first year the group handed out grants there were 143 women so they were able to give one $100,000 grant. The second year grew to 220 women, year three brought 320, year four 436 women and this year 532 women.

Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc of its “Knowledge is Power: Dementia Specific Care Training” that provides education and training for future nurses. YMCA of South Palm Beach County for its “WaterSmart Community Initiative,” designed to reduce drownings.

“Our goal to keep growing and to try to increase our membership,” Mulhall said.

Camelot Community Care, Inc, for its “Strengthening and Development Program,” to help children and families who are at risk for abuse or neglect.

The grant recipients this year include: The American Association of Caregiving Youth for its help with the 10,000 youth caregivers in the county who are at risk of dropping out of school because they are tak-

Florida Atlantic University Foundation and Flamingo Clay Studio of Lake Worth each received $16,000 grants.

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While the only official meeting is the annual meeting where every woman has a vote in which organizations receive a grant, volunteers work year-round to prepare. The founders agreed they enjoy seeing the power women have when they come together and the difference their money makes when it is pooled together. Krebsbach said the event is about “friend raising” for both the women involved and the nonprofits. The event helps the women involved become more aware of what nonprofits are out there and need help and opens the door of friendship for women involved countywide. “My $1,000 donation is very important to that organization, but when I combine it with $1,000 donations from other women it really becomes a game changer,” Mulhall said. “It makes a big difference.”

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BOCA BRIEFS Tax collector’s office launches social media contest The Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s office has launched a social media contest called “Picture It…Who Rides With You?”

setbacks with the city, according to the project designer. The proposal is scheduled to go before city’s planning and zoning board June 9, then before the City Council on July 26. Renovations would begin in November and are estimated to take anywhere from nine months to one year to complete.

Florida drivers are invited to share photos on Twitter and Instagram showing their favorite auto passenger. The most creative pictures will win. The contest is part of the agency’s plan to use social media and technology to connect with residents and visitors about services, tax obligations and driver safety.

Student work featured at library

If you enter, use @TAXPBC and #PBCDrive. Winners will drive away with an emergency roadside kit, universal smart phone charger and other goodies.

It will be on display at the library, 400 NW Second Ave. through June 30.

You must be 18 years or older to enter at pbctax.net/contest. Swim & Racquet Center renovations delayed Plans to spend a few million to renovate Boca’s Swim and Racquet Center have been delayed by about a month, according to city officials. The setback comes because of scheduling

More than 50 photographs taken by high school photography students is on display at the Downtown Library. The exhibit is called “New Perspectives: Student Photography from Boca Raton Community High School.”

desire to give back to the local area.

Randy Blakely P.h.D. has joined Florida

Summer at Sugar Sand Park Community Center

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Registration to participate in summer activities at Boca’s Sugar Sand Park Community Center is open. The center will offer full and half-day programs for children ages 5 through 16. There is spy camp, music, theater, dance, lego robotics, cheerleading, science, fitness, art, filmmaking and other options. New this summer is Advanced Filmmaking, Drama Kids and Painting, Printing, Collage and Drawing Fun.

The Boca West Community Charitable Foundation visited 23 nonprofits in May and presented grants to each one.

Programs run weekly starting June 5 through August 12. Some programs have multi-week options. The Afternoon Kids in Action After-hours Program allows parents to pick up their kids at 5:30 p.m. Kids participate in arts and crafts, games and outdoor activities after their morning program ends.

The grants awarded totaled one million dollars. Since the foundation’s inception in 2010 it has funded more than $3 million programs for 23 charities.

Registration can be done in person or online. Space is limited. Visit sugarsandpark.org or call 561-347-3900 for more information.

The foundation is made up of members of the Boca West Country Club, who have a

FAU names executive director of FAU Brain Institute

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Boca Raton in the 1960s comes to life in new exhibit

Visitors embark on a historical expedition of the ‘swinging sixties’ in latest Boca Raton Museum and Historical Society exhibition By: Adrianna Matamoros Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers The Boca Historical Museum and Society is taking visitors back in time to when Florida Atlantic University opened its doors, bikinis were beginning to be all the rage on Boca’s beaches and IBM planted its roots in the city. That’s right, it is taking folks back to the 1960s. In efforts to inspire cultural and historical appreciation for Boca Raton’s growth through the decades among its visitors, members and historians of the society decorate the hallways and rooms of the museum with photos, artifacts and informational plaques, stemming from the city’s architectural design in the 1930s, to Mizner’s Industry and apartment collections through the decades. In its newest exhibit, “Those Were the Days: Boca Raton in the 1960s,” the museum, located on North Federal Highway, pays homage and recognition to a pivotal decade in the history of Boca Raton and the nation alike. The museum prides itself in housing, preserving and displaying prized artifacts of the city’s past. The exhibit, which opened in January and will remain public through the end of the year, allows residents and tourists of Boca who lived through the sixties to relish in the memories of early AC-unit installments and residential communities, and allows younger generations to discover the decade in an educational ex-

cursion through time. “The exhibit brings back a lot of good memories,” said Arlene Brittain Owens, life-long resident and treasurer of the Boca Raton Pioneer Club. “The photos and displays remind me of simpler times.” When walking through the west doors of the museum, visitors are greeted and offered a tri-fold pamphlet with details about the exhibit’s features. Upon walking down the north hallway, enlarged photographs of women in 1968 swimwear on San Remo, alongside vintage newspaper clippings and housing designs lie along the walls, each accompanied with mounted captions describing the image’s relevance to the decade. “When we talk about the history of Boca, we always talk about the sixties,” said Susan Gillias, curator and 1960s ‘survivor.’ “[During this era] Florida Atlantic University opened, which really changed the course of the community. The great Arvida developer started developing suburban communities, and IBM moved, pivotal because they would eventually build and manufacture the first IBM PC in the 1980s.” The displays featured in the exhibit incorporate details of Boca’s beach front formations and city expansion in the early and late 1960s, including the purchase of Spanish River Park in 1969 following the passing of bond issues to preserve the

A collage of vintage newspaper clippings reporting the opening of IBM in Boca Raton, accompanies an aerial photograph of IBM’s building in circa 1969. Both featured pieces lay on alongside a wall in the Museum used for the 1960’s exhibit. Photo by Adrianna Matamoros

open beachfronts and protect them from concrete wall-barricades, as formally proposed. Also included are aerial photographs of early development of Sabal Point in 1968, featuring the inlet bridge constructed in circa 1963, and of Boca’s New Junior Senior High School Q, known now as Boca Raton High School, along with shots of its first graduating class in 1966. With accordance to the circumstances of the time, wooden desks and a ragged text book serve as the feature items of one display in particular, which pays reverence to the closing of the Roadman’s school for African American children in 1965, shortly after the integration of schools. “The kids are joyous because it’s the last day following the courts’ decision to de-

segregate schools and disperse the kids to surrounding schools,” said Gillias, referring to the image displayed just above the desks, of children running with books in hands. “We also have a display dedicated to the Civil Rights March in sympathy to Selma, initiated by the young women of Marymount College, which is Lynn University today.” These displays, among others, which include the incorporation of bikini trends in the late 1960s and of innovative musical genres, product of bands like The Beatles, represent the changing atmosphere and revolutionary progressiveness in society and pop-culture of the decade. These international turning-points in society, according to Gillias, is essentially what motivated her and other society members to organize the exhibit, so that generations of visitors from within and outside of Boca have an opportunity to marvel a decade deserving of recognition. “Things grew so tremendously in the 1960s,” said Gillias. “It was such a pivotal era nationally and internationally, the world really changed during that time. There are a lot of things in this exhibit that appeal well beyond the local.”

The Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum presents its latest exhibit, “Those were the Days: Boca Raton in the 1960s.” Photo by Adrianna Matamoros

Vintage housing designs and real estate ads line a wall of the Boca Raton Museum and Historical Society, as part of its new 1960’s exhibit. Photo by Adrianna Matamoros

For more information about the 1960s exhibit and its features, along with the Museum’s hours of operation, visit http:// www.bocahistory.org.

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Two families carry on legacies loved ones left behind By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Two families that endured two separate tragedies have come together to support one mission their family members left behind, helping the Haitian community. Love Pun, the wife of a former Delray Beach police officer Johnny Pun, has joined forces with the Gengel family, who created the Be Like Brit Foundation, to help Haitian youth. Both families have their own connection to Haiti and their own tragedies that led them together to help a disadvantaged group of people. Making a difference at home Fred Glass is a Jewish guy from Worcester, Mass. Johnny Pun, a Haitian-American Catholic, who spent time living in New York, Haiti and South Florida. But

despite

their

differences

background and Glass being several years older than Pun, the two clicked when they met at the Delray Beach Police Department in the mid 1990s. “We hit it off immediately,” Glass said. “We became immediate friends.” The duo became interested in helping Delray’s Haitian population. They did so by teaming up to open a charter school in 2002 to help teenage dropouts and at risk youths obtain high school diplomas. Pun had spent time in Haiti through an exchange program offered by the United Nations to improve relations between the United States and Haiti. Delray has a large Haitian population. Shortly after the school opened, Pun was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash in 2005. The school had a 12 year run before Glass said it was shut down due to financial obstacles. Now, Glass said it is Pun’s wife, Love, who is continuing Johnny’s mission of helping Haitians through her involvement with the nonprofit organization Be Like Brit.

Len Gengel visits children at orphanage in Haiti. Submitted photo.

Be like Brit

Making connections

Britney Gengel was a 19-year-old Lynn University student, when she decided to travel to Haiti in 2010.

Glass said he had first met Len Gengel when he was living in Massachusetts. Before he became a police officer, he was working for a friend with a countertop business and Gengel was a contractor they dealt with.

Before an earthquake struck, killing Gegel and hundreds and thousands of others, she had sent a text message to her mother stating she wanted to move to Haiti and start an orphanage. Since her death, the Gengel family has made it their mission to make their daughter’s dream come true. They started a nonprofit called Be Like Brit, which has created a 19,000-squarefoot orphanage in the shape of a “B” for Britney. It is located in the town of Grand Goave, where Gengel was supposed to travel to the day after the earthquake. The orphanage houses 33 girls and 33 boys. The number 33 is symbolic to the number of days Gengel was missing in the rubble at The Hotel Montana. Love has recently joined the team, serving as the orphanage’s administrator.

The two reconnected last year and discussed the orphanage. More recently, Glass said he knew someone looking to help and introduced Love Pun to Gengel. While she was visiting Haiti, she stopped by the orphanage and instantly wanted to become involved. She took on a role as an administrator and lives on the campus. “She is continuing Johnny’s idea to help the Haitian community,” Glass said. Gengel said the orphanage is blessed to have her. “She wanted to help,” he said. “She said for the right nonprofit she would move back to Haiti. She is helping raise the next generation of leaders in Haiti.” Love in Haiti Through email correspondence, Love Pun said she had no idea she would

end up living in Haiti after she met Gengel. “I will admit I was a little apprehensive and excited about going back home,” she said. “After my initial visit to the orphanage, I knew immediately that this was the place for me and relocated to Haiti one week later.” She said she loves being around the children and helping them live a life they couldn’t have imagined possible. “When you look into their eyes, you just want to scoop them up and give them the world,” she said. “They’re relying on every staff member to help them transition into well-rounded, productive adults.” She said she never thought of what she is doing in Haiti as a way to carry out her husband’s efforts of helping people in the Haitian community. “Johnny did his thing in the community by helping some at risk youth and I’m here doing my thing by helping these children get a better future,” she said. “I can only hope that I’m half as successful in making an impact in their lives as the Haiti administrator as Johnny and Fred did with the kids in Delray.”

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Boca Police Chief Dan Alexander

1. What made you decide to become a police officer? Tell us how you worked your way up to police chief, a little description about yourself and about the department. Fundamentally, policing is truly about protecting and serving. We strive to keep people from harm, achieve justice for victims and help people out of bad situations. That was always an attractive challenge for me. I have had the opportunity to work in four different jurisdictions, with the honor of serving in Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest municipal police agency for the past 10 years. We are a full-service department, comprised of 302 dedicated professionals. This organization is first and foremost a commu-

nity-oriented agency, and it has a long

technology, demographics, new develop-

history of providing innovative police

ment, etc.) while maintaining outstand-

services.

ing performance and professional stan-

2. What is the best part of working for the city of Boca Raton? The City of Boca Raton has a long es-

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dards. 4. What safety tip or tips does the department push the most?

tablished commitment to an exceptional

Most of the crimes in Boca Raton are

quality of life and professional excellence.

property (e.g. theft, fraud and burglary)

From its general appearance to its cultur-

related. Our biggest challenges revolve

al, educational and employment oppor-

around encouraging people to safeguard

tunities, this community clearly sets itself

their property and report suspicious ac-

apart. From a municipal government

tivity to us.

perspective, Boca Raton has always been a high-performing city and we are always looking for better ways to deliver services to our citizens. 3. What is the most challenging part of your job?

5. Tell us about how the department uses social media to reach its residents. Have you found it effective/helpful? Boca Raton was an early adopter of social media and we have leveraged various platforms to build our relationship with

We live and work in a very dynamic time

the community. We primarily use social

and place. We must constantly adapt to

media to build support and to promote

a rapidly changing environment (i.e.

citizen involvement in public safety.

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Keeping up with the times By: Anne Marie Van Casteren Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers For entrepreneur and local businessman Marc Bell, partnering up with a cuttingedge watch company has not been just another investment; it’s become a lifestyle. Along with holding many investments in the hospitality, finance and theatrical industries, Bell is no stranger to the world of success. With his latest business endeavor, KY-

BOE!, a global brand originating in Europe, Bell said he fell in love with the brand’s appeal. The original owners, Dick Sijmons and Kees de Bruine, built KYBOE! in the Netherlands. Building a strong following, the duo traveled to the South of France, an international and high fashion hot spot, where they found instant success in Saint Tropez. This began the start of

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with you guys. And that is how we got involved with KYBOE!.”

With Saint Tropez being a summer vacation spot for Bell, he said little did he know that is where he would embark on his next business venture.

With the help of the original owners and experienced retail investor, Joe Roos, the group expanded the brand and brought it to the United States.

“About eight years ago, I walked into a small watch shop in France and bought a KYBOE! watch,” Bell explained. “All my friends immediately took a liking to the watch, and I thought to myself, ‘nobody ever commented on my watch before.’ Before I headed back to the United States, I bought about a half dozen others. Everyone at home had the same reaction to these KYBOE! watches.”

“We are now in Saks, Lord and Taylor, and Nordstrom,” Bell said. “We are adding new retailers every day and are very excited to continue to do so. Eventually, we are going to make this a global brand.”

As more people began to comment on his newest accessories, Bell said he decided to purchase more until his collection amounted to 120 wristwatches. After not being able to travel back to Europe, Bell contacted the small shop to request a shipment from their latest line. He said KYBOE! declined because the company never shipped to the states before. With Bell being such a savvy entrepreneur, giving up has never been part of his forte. He decided to come up with a simple solution. “I ended up meeting the two founders of KYBOE!,” he said. “They are really great guys. I thought, I don’t want to buy the company but I do want to be partners

With its sleek designs and fashionable colors and trends, the KYBOE! watches not only catch the attention of every day consumers, but the eyes of celebrities such as DJ Armin Van Buuren, Sean Paul, DJ Tiesto, and professional soccer star Jasper Cillessen. With the variety of colors, sizes and accents, KYBOE! collections are customized to fit consumers for all occasions. “How many people every day compliment your watch?” he said. “They may compliment your shoes or your handbag but not your watch. Now they will.” Although residing in Boca Raton, KYBOE!’s brand is known on a global scale and will continue to expand with the help of Marc Bell Capital. “You have to be willing to take measured risks in order to start your own business or partner with others,” Bell said.

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Jim’s journey in the automobile business began in 1972 as a Finance & Insurance Manager and desk Manager for the best dealership in Chicago Heights -- Yanson Chevrolet. From there Jim went on to hold General Sales Manager and General Manager positions at dealerships in Indianapolis, Ind., Harrisburg, Pa. and Joliet, Ill. before moving to Naples, Fla. in 1988 to run Germain Lincoln-Mercury and Toyota. Over the years, Jim became familiar with JM Lexus’ outstanding reputation and the dealership’s tradition of being the #1 Lexus Dealership in the World in Sales and being Elite in customer satisfaction. On August 8, 2005 Jim accepted the position of Vice President & General Manager of JM Lexus and as such, is responsible for all JM Lexus operations, including new and pre-owned car sales and service operations. 3. What is the most rewarding experience you have had during your time at JM Lexus? Outside of selling over 10,000 new Lexus in 2015, which is a testimonial to 450 associates working together as a team, I was privileged to be able to be mentored for the first two years of my tenure by our founder Jim Moran. His leadership and innovative mind has allowed me to continue innovating processes, many of

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which that have been very successful. He has given us all the spirit of leading and not following. 4. What is your favorite car and why? My favorite car is the 2002-2010 SC 430. I have always enjoyed convertibles but when Lexus came out with the first hard top convertible it was an engineering marvel to me, great handling with a powerful V8 engine and classic styling. There will never be another like it. 5. What are the coolest/newest things JM Lexus is offering its clients? Why is important to provide these amenities? Our industry is changing dramatically with the advent of the smart phone and similar devices. It allows our customers to instantly check out products and goods. We realize that time is our guests’ most important asset. We realize that purchasing of a car often takes too much time, so our Ready Upon Arrival known as RUA is a big step into taking the traditional buying process into obsolescence. We really want the buying process to be convenient and transparent for all of our customers. As a matter of fact, our next innovation is going to be called LHD or Luxury Home Delivery where the guest can do everything over the phone and expect a highly trained delivery specialist to deliver the car within the comfort of their own home going through all of the features, benefits and technology in a relaxed environment.

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Biz briefs Broken Sound office space available

Cushion & Wakefield has been named the exclusive leasing and sale agent for an office building in Boca Raton. The 66,905-square-foot building is located at 5401 Broken Sound. The three-story building was formerly known as Applied Corporate Center South. It is located on the 15th and 16th holes of the The Old Course at Broken Sound. The building features private covered parking, golf course views, conference rooms and reception area. Spodak Dental Group gives back Spodak Dental Group has partnered with best-selling author Tony Robbins and Feeding America to help raise money for the hunger-relief organization. Dr. Craig Spodak is launching a “40 Days of Giving” campaign to raise $40,000 in 40 days for Feeding America. “I could not think of a better way to celebrate our 40th Anniversary than to partner with our friend and patient, Tony Robbins, and his alliance with Feeding America,” said Dr. Craig Spodak, owner of Spodak Dental Group. “Our noble cause has always been to change the world through the power of compassion and it’s an honor to be able to positively impact so many people who desperately need it.” To reach the $40,000 goal for the “40 Days of Giving” Campaign, Spodak Dental Group will donate $400 per Invisalign case sold in the 40-day period preceding the Group’s June 2 anniversary date. At the end of the campaign, Tony Robbins will match the Group’s net proceeds, dollar for dollar, to ensure that 800,000 meals will be distributed through the network of food banks served by Feeding America. For more information about the “40 Days of Giving” Campaign or Spodak Dental Group, please visit: www.SpodakDental.com. Grove Health Restorative Medical Center opens The Grove Health has opened in Delray’s Pineapple Grove Arts District. The Grove Health offers a variety of services to facilitate health, self-improvement and effective pain relief. Choices range from evaluation and treatment by medical professionals to nutritional guidance, yoga and SurfSet fitness classes, and massage and aesthetics consultations. To learn more about The Grove Health Restorative Medical Center, please contact

Michelle Ewart at info@thegrovehealth. com or call 855-SPINE-89, or visit the website: www.thegrovehealth.com Modernizing Medicine hires chief revenue officer Boca Raton’s Modernizing Medicine, which created the Electronic Medical Assistant, a cloud-based electronic health record system, has named Rick Von Pusch as its Chief Revenue Officer. He will oversee sales, marketing and business development teams. He has more than 20 years of experience in working with technology companies. Florida 360 Realty opens in Delray

For more information, call 561-868-2999 or visit palmbeachpace.org Delray conservation nonprofit to team up with universities Delray Beach-based Institute for Regional Conservation has been subcontracted to work with scientists from the University of Montana and Tufts University to survey endangered species at the Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead. The four species that are the focus of this work are the Strymon acis bartrami (Bartam’s Hairstreak), Anaea troglodyta (Florida Leafwing), Linum carteri (Carter’s Small Flax) and Brickellia mosieri (Florida brickell-bush). These species are all considered federally endangered and occur within pine rockland habitat. Surveys will be completed throughout 2016.

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Founder Thomas Pidgeon opened his first office in Weston in 2009.

Downtown Delray’s 32 East is offering “Sunday Funday” until Thanksgiving.

The company offers brokerage services to buyers and sellers as well as international concierge services to assist foreign nationals who want to work and live in the states.

The deal features 50 percent off any bottle of wine under $100 and $50 off any wife over $100.

Economic Council of Palm Beach County names interim leader While the Economic Council of Palm Beach County looks for a new president and CEO, Dr. Joseph Arthur Rooney Sr. will fill the position. He has worked with Marriott Corporation, Chesterfield Hotel and the Palm Beach Kennel Club. “As the Economic Council enters into a new phase of leadership, Dr. Rooney brings stability and a deep understanding of not only our operations, but also how our great community works,” Economic Council Chair Wendy Sarory Link said in a statement. MorseLife Health System expands PACE program MorseLife Health System has launched its second site for Palm Beach PACE, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly at Delray’s Temple Sinai. PACE is a managed care program for people over the age of 55, who meet certain criteria for nursing home placement, but want to live at home. PACE was established in West Palm Beach in 2013. The program at Delray also offers transpiration, medical care, adult day care actives and meals five days a week at no cost to enrolled eligible for Medicaid or Medicare or both.

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FAU eLearning Center hires Boca marketing agency Boca Raton-based marketing agency Keenability has been hired by Florida Atlantic University’s eLearning Center. The university is looking to the agency to help educate the public about its eLearning programs it offers to facility graduation. Beauty needs in one place, My Salon Suites celebrates two years Tired of schlepping all over for a manicure, somewhere else for a massage and a third place for a haircut? My Salon Suites in Delray Beach offers a one-stop shop for all types of beauty and health needs. Located in Pineapple Grove, the building houses 37 suites that offer a variety of beauty and health services. Delray resident Al Martell owns the building. He bought it two years ago and gutted the entire existing salon suits and built brand new suites with new furniture and a new feel. “The building itself is a beautiful building,” he said. “It was ripe for a renovation.” The suites accommodate massage therapists, manicurists, estheticians, hair stylists and other services. The building allows its tenants to make their own hours because it is equipped with a camera security system.

“We have been able to attract some of the top professionals in the area,” he said, adding having all types of services located in one place as the way the salon industry is moving in. New FAU board of trustees’ appointments Governor Rick Scott appointed two new members to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, Malcolm J. Dorman, M.D. and Abdol Moabery. Both Dorman and Moabery will be joining the board until the end of the term in 2021. FAU student government president Michael Cairo, a junior at FAU who has served on the student government for three years, will also be joining the board with them until May 2017. Dr. Dorman is a highly praised heart surgeon and is also a part of the FAU College of Medicine advisory board. Moabery has served on the board since 2011, is a part of organizations such as His House Children’s Home and many others, and is a former attendee of FAU. ivivva opens in Town Center Mall ivivva has opened its first store in Boca Raton at the Town Center Mall. The store is created by lululemon and inspired by active girls. The store features athletic clothes appropriate for running, yoga, dance and other activities for girls sizes 6 to 14. ivivva currently has over 80 locations across North America. Great Give update The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council and Boca nonprofit, The Spirit of Giving was able to raise $54,360 during the Great Give fundraising event. The event took place on May 3 and is a county-wide day of giving and fundraising. Conde Center welcomes new doctor Dr. Haley Girard has joined The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology practice as a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. New at FAU’s Research Park Certified Inc. has been admitted to the Research Park at FAU Technology Business Incubator. Certified developed a smartphone app called AUGI, which is advanced product tracking and tracing program. The app allows people to know where food and other purchases come from.

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Chamber Chat Delray chamber news Delray Chamber hosts Focus on Women event The Delray Chamber is hosting a painting party for its Focus on Women group on June 1. The class will take place at the chamber, 140 NE First St.

Barb of Art-Sea Living will guide painters through the steps of paining a wine glass. The event starts with networking from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and the paining begins at 6:15 p.m. It costs $25 for advance tickets if you are a chamber member, $35 for chamber members at the doors and $40 for non-chamber members. For more information, visit delraybeach.com Delray to del Rey Delray Beach is promoting tourism with another Delray, Marina del Rey in California. A delegation from Delray including representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Delray Marketing

Cooperative and Ocean Properties, recently traveled to the west coast to discuss ways to promote tourism and business.

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Boca Chamber starts “Prime Professionals Group”

event is capped to the first 30 people who register on the chamber’s website.

Boca Chamber’s under 40 group PULSE holds luncheon

The Boca Chamber of Commerce is starting a new program for the professional over the age of 40. Prime Professions Group will follow the format of SmartTalk for Women and International Business Alliance programs where you will sit with 25 other business people over the age of 40 at a roundtable and discuss topics.

Boca Chamber hosts 46 Annual Golf Classic

The business professionals of PULSE, Professionals under 40 United for Leadership, Service and Empowerment, will host at luncheon on June 21.

The group meets on the first Friday of each month. For June, the event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 3 at Regents Park, 6363 Verde Trail. The topic is Community Engagement: High-Level Volunteerism and will feature guest speakers Susan Diener, executive director of Spirit of Giving and Karen Krumholtz, executive director of the Schmidt Family Foundation. The event costs $25 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. The

The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf classic on June 6. The classic hosts 36 teams of golfers at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. The event starts with 7:30 a.m. early bird registration, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. shotgun start and concludes with a lunch and awards reception at 1:30 p.m. There is also a putting contest. It costs $200 to attend. There are also sponsorship opportunities.

From 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steak House to discuss “From ideas to patent to profit.” The event will feature three speakers and a moderator. The event costs $25 for advance tickets for chamber members, $35 for members at the door and $50 for non-members.

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Is Tesla here to stay? By: Jeremy Office Ph.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Tesla has dominated the headlines with their highly anticipated release of the new Model 3. The amount of hype generated for a new car was unprecedented. Because of the hype surrounding the Model 3, it got us thinking: Is Tesla on the verge of a pivotal change in the auto industry or is it just a fad? Where do they go from here? From an entrepreneurial perspective, we are fascinated by the “buzz” Tesla has created for its product. Tesla has yet to deliver a Model 3 vehicle and is not expected to for another 18 months (at least), but there have been nearly 400,000 people who have pre-ordered the vehicle to date. Although a customer can cancel their pre-order at any time and receive a full refund, Elon Musk and Tesla have ultimately been given a $400-million-dollar interest free loan by its customers. In one of business history’s most brilliant moves, Elon Musk essentially just held the largest Kickstarter campaign in history. But what makes customers wait in line for a product that they won’t receive for over a year? One of the first areas we look into when making an investment is the management team. Elon Musk has a successful track record of building disruptive companies

that change industries. He has cultivated a following of customers that believe in his mission to create a better future. We have seen similar types of customers with Apple, buying into the culture Steve Jobs fostered within his mission statement of “To make a contribution to the world by making tools for the mind that advance humankind.” But you need more than a cult following to become a successful business. The product has to embody what the company strives to be known for. When Apple came to market, their products were viewed as contrary to the rest of the market. The perception of being just a high end piece of hardware changed with the iPhone. The iPhone was viewed as more than just a phone, it was a symbol of what could be in the mobile industry. This is the type of approach Tesla has undertaken as it is viewed as much more than just a car. It is viewed as a car of the future, with its sleek designs, environmental consciousness, safety rating, and advanced technology that set it apart from the rest of the industry. Tesla embodies what could be in the auto industry. It is this vision of the future that has Tesla planning to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2020, an ambitious figure, but realistic

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considering the huge interest in the Model 3 vehicle. The huge demand has also led to doubts that Tesla may not be able to meet production. In 2015 it is reported that there were only 50,000 deliveries of Tesla vehicles and estimated 80,000 – 90,000 units in 2016. In the first quarter, Tesla only delivered 14,820 units; this was short of the 16,000 units expected. This type of shortfall raises the question of whether or not Tesla can make the transition from niche automaker to mass-market company; from producing 50,000 units a year in 2015 to 500,000 units a year in 2020. Getting production up to scale continues to be one of Tesla’s biggest hurdles. A part of that hurdle is completing its Gigafactory by 2020 which will be the second largest plant in the world behind Boeing. Building the battery packs at the Gigafactory is essential to Tesla successfully meeting production demands. So is all this hype regarding Tesla worth it? Tesla as a company is still not profitable and a lot is riding on how well the Model 3 does. The announcement of the Model 3 comes 18 months before the expected delivery of its first vehicles. This leaves plenty of room for its rivals to act. GM amongst others is due to release the Chevy Bolt in 2017, with many considering it to be a direct rival of the Tesla Model 3. With a 200mile range, cheaper price and its release expected to be a full year before the Model 3, the Chevy Bolt can be a desirable substitute for the Model 3. After tax rebates the Chevy

Bolt can be purchased at a price of $30,000 that’s $13,000 lower than the average Tesla Model 3 car. According to Elon Musk, the average Tesla Model 3 vehicle will cost the customer $43,000, which will bring Tesla approximately $17 billion in revenue from the Model 3 alone going off current reservations. Even with that being said, the success of Tesla is still uncertain. Electric vehicles have still not been adopted by the masses. In our opinion, Tesla may not even look like the same company 5 years from now. We believe they will pivot and morph into something greater than a car manufacturer. The application of the batteries from the Gigafactory alone could change the trajectory of Tesla. In our view, Tesla cars are just a portion of the bigger picture Elon Musk has envisioned for electric transportation and consumption. With Elon Musk at the helm, we look forward to what Tesla becomes over the next months and years. We could be on the verge of a major disruption and point in history. Jeremy Office, Ph.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA, is Principal of Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long-term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning. He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide, a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com; 855.MAC.WEALTH

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Cruise through downtown Boca Raton on Bike Cruz By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

tours to include a wine tour and a Sunday brunch tour.

bicycles while studying abroad in certain European cities.

Each tour includes two staff people, a driver and a host. Appel said it is like having a pilot on an airplane and a flight attendant, who makes sure everyone is having a good time.

He said he never thought they would be allowed in the United States so he let the idea fade while he started working for Florida International University.

For those not big on the drinking scene, the bicycles can be used for corporate retreats, team building and kids birthday parties where the stops include pizza places and ice cream parlors. It’s a bicycle built for 12 and it can be found on the streets of downtown Boca Raton.

longest amount of time riders will pedal is about 15 minutes and the shortest pedal lasts about four minutes.

Bike Cruz combines a little exercise with friendship and local restaurants and bars for a night out on the town.

Bike Cruz offers private tours for groups and public tours where you will meet other people interested in checking out downtown Boca.

Co-founder Brandon Appel started offering the tours in October of last year. The bicycle takes riders through Royal Palm Plaza and Mizner Park stopping at various bars where riders are offered discounted rates. The bike tours last about three hours and stop at four to six places. Appel said the

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A new promotion for a public tour costs $40 per person and includes the tour and two drinks at two different locations on the tour. His tours are expanding, too. There is already a brewery tour offered in Boynton Beach and he plans to expand the Boca

Appel said he didn’t want the bicycle to be known as a bar hop bike because it can be used for plenty of things not related to alcohol. He said it was been used for wedding photo shoots and rented out by real estate agents as a creative way to showcase homes for sale in private neighborhoods. The bicycle features a bamboo bar top and a 42 inch television, which can feature photos, advertisements and announcements like a “Just Married” sign. He said he got the idea for the business when he was in college and he saw the

When he started seeing the bicycles present in the United States, he said he revisited the idea. Knowing he always wanted to start a business, he said he got to work researching. “I don’t have a kid, but I have a business and I feel like are similar,” he said. “They say there is never a right time to have a kid and I feel it’s the same for a business. There’s never a right time. You just do your homework, take a shot and do it.” He said his favorite part about the business is watching people on public tours, which are offered Thursday through Sunday, make friends with each other. “I love when I see at the end of a tour people becoming friends,” he said. “Perfect strangers get together and become friends. It’s nice to see.”

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5 reasons why young families need financial protection now By: John M. Campanola, New York Life Insurance Company agent Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers If you’ve played sports at any level, you know how powerful momentum can be. When it’s on your side, the game feels easy. When it’s not, well, things can snowball on you in a hurry. That’s why it is so important for young families to start building financial security and to do it right away. While it may seem like an impossible task in today’s economy, you may find it comforting to know that there are steps you can take, no matter how small, that can have a significant impact on your future. Take life insurance for example. While many young couples

mistakenly believe that life insurance is too expensive, those who look closely are often pleasantly surprised. Here’s a look at a few reasons why 1. Life insurance is more affordable the earlier you buy it. The premiums on life insurance policies are partially based on age. In most cases, that means the earlier you buy, the lower your premiums will be. 2. Term life insurance provides economical protection. Term life insurance policies provide temporary protection, as opposed to the lifelong protection of permanent life insurance policies, so they are initially

less expensive. That means you have the ability to provide your family with more protection than you ever thought.

since they often have the fewest assets to fall back on and the most time to live without your financial support.

3. You may be able to upgrade later. Many term life policies allow you to convert to permanent life insurance if your needs and budget change. That way, you can lock in a lifetime of protection and never have to worry about being denied coverage due to a change in health.

5. You can use other assets more freely. Knowing you have this basic protection in place, you may be more willing to put your other financial resources to work. It isn’t easy for young families to make financial headway these days. But like most things in life, the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be. As we’ve seen, life insurance can be an affordable way to get the ball rolling, and to give your loved ones the financial protection they need, at the time

4. You never know when something will happen. While we don’t like to admit it, tragic events can—and do—happen every day. For young families, this can be especially troubling

6 essential marketing and advertising trends By: Allison Turner, Business Consultants of South Florida Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

Our world is rapidly changing and if you own your business or make decisions in the marketing or advertising budget of a company, you need to be aware of these changes. The following seven items are just a few of the changes to expect this year.

1. Customer experience is still very important: Relationship marketing is still very valuable but besides building your in-person relationships, digital relationships are also crucial. With the advent of online marketing, many marketing platforms are now tracking the buyer’s journey and interests and providing additional information and advertising that integrates with the customer’s experience. Regardless of whether you meet customers in person or online, keeping in front of your ideal client is essential.

2. Mobile is a necessity: If your website is not mobile friendly then think again. More and more people are searching online through their phone or tablet. If your website is not user friendly, don’t expect the potential client to stay on your website for very long.

and advertising. Video is now an absolute necessity and a powerful content marketing tool just as blogging, guides or infographics also continue to be. Video is on track to being more important than the written word in online marketing. People want to be engaged.

3. Social media: Many feel this is a strategy, but this alone is not a strategy. One platform must be combined with others to make it effective.

5. SEO: While SEO used to be all about tricking the system, today, content has an even greater advantage because the robots crawling your website are able to differentiate between SEO games and whether your content is truly answering someone’s question.

4. Content marketing: Gone are the days when the written word is the only thing you use in marketing

when they need it most. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by John M. Campanola, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, contact 561-212-2903. Update your website, add videos, create fresh content. All are very important in SEO. 6. Digital advertising: This continues to be on the rise as more and more companies sink billions into online marketing and advertising. $10 billion more is expected to be spent this year than last year on this strategy. What’s more, video ads are making their way to the forefront. Don’t be surprised to see fewer pictures and more videos as we move through 2016. With this being said, we are also seeing an upswing of ad blocking so keep this in mind as you set your digital advertising budget. Know how to get around this through social media advertising and other platforms.

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Trendy offices in town Steinberg Garellek is a boutique law firm specializing in commercial and residential real estate transactions, international and domestic tax and estate planning. The firm was established in 2011 by Lawrence Steinberg and Steven Garellek who were partners at a large South Florida law firm. Steinberg Garellek’s offices were originally in the Via Mizner offices on South Federal Highway. When word got out that Penn Florida was going to demolish and redevelop the Via Mizner offices into a condo-hotel, Steinberg Garellek went looking for new space. As it turned out, the Via Mizner complex is to be redeveloped into the Mandarin Oriental hotel and residences in the next couple of years.

1 Where did the inspiration for your office space design come from? The partners discovered that the former III Forks/Philippe Chow restaurant space in the 200 East Residential Condo Building was available. They explored the purchase and conversion of restaurant space to law office space. This was a daunting task and required a complete interior demolition and reconstruction. Sophisticated cooking and fire safety infrastructure, restaurant equipment and a glass walled wine room had to be completely dismantled and removed. Steinberg Garellek was assisted in this endeavor by Auer Designs and GSD Contracting. The new office combines high tech innovation, high end finishes (but not over the top) and a comfortable feel. The restaurant space was larger than what was needed by Steinberg Garellek but their existing co-tenants from the Via Mizner office, Kopelowitz Ostrow, Mindy Stein, P.A. and Richard Rappaport agreed to join Steinberg Garellek in the new space.

2 What is your favorite part/design of your office space and why? The location is fantastic as it is close to all amenities. It is comfortable yet offers all the comforts and convenience of a high tech office. An interactive office conferencing system, Microsoft Surface Hub, will be installed in the next couple of weeks in one of the conference rooms – one of the first in Palm Beach County. We love being on the ground floor as you can see and feel vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The office feels alive as you do your work but have a direct view of a busy intersection with people jogging, walking their dogs and enjoying the outdoors.

3 Tell us about your company and what it means to you to have a well-designed office space? The space is very innovative for a law office. Typically law offices are located in the above ground floors in commercial office buildings. Law Chambers is located on the ground floor of a luxury residential condominium building in what would typically be retail space. The windowed offices of the attorneys overlook a covered pedestrian walkway that used to be outside seating and bar area for the restaurants. Steven Garellek’s office is actually located in what was the dishwashing area of Philippe Chow. There was some uncertainty as to how the ground floor retail space could be adapted to a law office. But it has worked out tremendously. The office is prominently identified as Law Chambers at the southeast corner of East Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Boulevard in the heart of Downtown Boca Raton. Some of the residents of the condo building have observed that people have remarked that they live in the “Law Chambers Building”.

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Ideal southern exposure with 90' frontage. 3 BR, plus office, 2 BA waterfront pool home with heated saltwater pool, dock and 10,000 lb. boat lift. Updated kitchen and generator included.

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Lake Ida Waterfront ~ $949,000

Light & airy 4 BR, 3 ½ BA pool home offering 100' on the water with dock. An open floor plan boasting 2,649 sq. ft. under air with soaring 13' ceilings and abundant natural light. Split bedrooms, fireplace and kitchen with breakfast bar. Desirable southern exposure and just seconds to Lake Ida. Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

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Place Au Soleil Pool Home ~ $849,999

Beautifully maintained 4 BR, 3 BA pool home situated on a large private lot on a quiet street in Gulf Stream. Spacious and inviting with 3,835 sq. ft. under air and a recently updated kitchen. First floor master suite with luxurious bath. Erik Ring, 561-441-6880

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Tropic Cay ~ Delray Beach

2 BR, 2 BA corner unit on the 5th floor with a spacious glass enclosed balcony offering an Intracoastal view. Interior features include split bedrooms, parquet wood floors and custom mirrors. Walk to the beach and downtown.

3 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2 car garage two story townhomes in Tropic Isle. 1,800 sq. ft. under air. Top of the line finishes and hardwood floors. 4 Phase 2 units are currently under construction. Starting at $419,000.

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Highland Beach Club ~ $595,000

Completely renovated 2 BR, 2 BA on the 9th floor offering outstanding Ocean and Intracoastal views. Interior features include Saturnia marble floors, 2 master suites, upgraded bathrooms, washer & dryer, plus an open kitchen with granite. Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

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Lakeridge Falls ~ $409,900

Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home with a heated saltwater pool and spa. Soaring cathedral ceilings, custom mirrors, plus an eat-in kitchen. A gated Boynton Beach community. Linda Welch, 561-951-6433

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Parkview Manor ~ $400,000

Completely renovated 2 BR, 2 BA second floor unit with a spacious screen enclosed porch, plus high impact windows and sliding glass doors. Porcelain tile floors throughout and high end modern kitchen. Walk to Atlantic Avenue.

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Tahiti Cove ~ Direct Intracoastal

This quiet community with only 18 units is right on the Intracoastal. Three 1 BR, 1 BA condominiums are currently for sale, starting at $399,000.

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Renovated 3 BR, 2 ½ BA two story townhome with a 1 car garage and fenced yard. Volume ceilings, wood and marble floors, plus an upgraded kitchen. No HOA fees. Elizabeth Rurey, 561-302-1552

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The Grove ~ $338,000

Tropic Bay Waterfront ~ $275,000

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Updated 1 BR, 1 BA beach condo just one block to the ocean and a half block to Atlantic Avenue. Great rental property with wood ceilings, tile floors, new bath and granite kitchen.

Tropic Isle ~ $335,000

2 BR, 2 BA first floor condominium with an eastern exposure offering wonderful harbor and marina views. Split bedrooms, ceramic tile floors throughout and an updated kitchen. 3 community pools.

Quail Run ~ $209,900

Well maintained 3 BR, 2 BA coach home with a 1 car garage. Cathedral ceilings, split bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and enclosed porch offering a view of the lake.

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What’s up in the real estate market By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief According to a recent study by CoreLogic - West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach, Fla. has the second highest cash sales for real estate in the country. While the numbers for cash sales are trending down across the country, the West Palm, Boca and Delray markets are still seeing a large number of buyers buying property without any financing. According to the latest figures available, cash sales accounted for 35.5 percent of total home sales in January 2016, down 4.2 percentage points year over year from 39.7 percent in January 2015. On a month-over-month basis, the cash sales share increased by 1.9 percentage points in January 2016 compared with December 2015. The month-over-month increase was typical for the month of January. The cash sales share peaked in January 2011 when cash transactions accounted for 46.6 percent of total home sales nationally. Prior to the housing crisis, the cash sales share of total home sales averaged approximately 25 percent. If the cash sales share continues to fall at the same rate it did in January 2016, the

share should hit 25 percent by mid-2017. Real estate-owned (REO) sales had the largest cash sales share in January 2016 at 59.8 percent. Resales had the next highest cash sales share at 35 percent, followed by short sales at 31.7 percent and newly constructed homes at 17 percent. While the percentage of REO sales that were allcash transactions remained high, REO transactions accounted for only 7.8 percent of all sales in January 2016. In January 2011 when the cash sales share was at its peak, REO sales represented 23.9 percent of total home sales. Resales typically make up the majority of home sales (about 79 percent in January 2016), and therefore have the biggest impact on the total cash sales share. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Alabama had the largest cash sales share of any state at 53.1 percent, followed by Florida (49.1 percent), New York (47.4 percent), Mississippi (45.8 percent) and West Virginia (45.8 percent). Of the nation’s largest 100 Core Based Statistical Areas measured by population, Detroit had the highest cash sales share at 65.6 percent, followed by West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach, Fla. (54.3 percent), Miami-Miami

Beach-Kendall, Fla. (53.4 percent), Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, Fla. (51.5 percent) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla. (51.1 percent). Syracuse, N.Y. had the lowest cash sales share at 11.6 percent. Tech Sector Growing A new study by international real estate firm CBRE has good news for those hoping to see technology and biotechnology grow in South Florida. The trend lines are up in terms of office space and co-working spaces in the region, including in Boca Raton and to some extent Delray Beach. According to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Boca is home to about half of the biotech companies in Palm Beach County, an impressive number considering that the Florida Scripps Research Institute anchored in Jupiter over Boca a decade ago. Here’s a look at the highlights of the study: •Office leasing by South Florida tech firms doubled between 2013 and 2015. •Absorption by companies in the biotech services and manufacturing sector increased tenfold. Tech firms now make

up 19 percent of office users up from 11 percent in 2013. In 2015, almost 850,000 square feet was leased to tech companies, up 83 percent from 2014. •In each of the past three years, co-working and/or executive workspaces have signed new leases totaling more than 100,000 sq. ft. Another bright spot is an increase in venture capital funding. In 2015, South Florida ranked 21st nationally in VC funding just behind long time trendsetter Boulder and ahead of Dallas. More than $300 million in venture capital poured into South Florida in 2015 and the number of firms getting VC money doubled between 2012 and 2015. Among the recipients: Boca’s Modernizing Medicine which received $38 million and is located at FAU’s Research Park. Biotech is leading the way and now makes up 21 percent of tech leased space, up from 4 percent in 2013. Shared workspaces or co-working remains a hot category and locally both Delray Beach and Boca Raton are seeing increases in those types of spaces along US 1, Congress Avenue and downtown.

Mizner Country Club renovates its golf course By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Mizner Country Club is spending some green on its greens. The club’s Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course is undergoing a $6 million renovation, which is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 1. It is the first major renovation to the course since 2000. When completed, the course will feature new Tifeagle

grass, fairways will be replaced with Celebration Bermuda grass, bunkers will be rebuilt with new drainage techniques and rock walls will be added. Club officials said the updates are in a response to both the natural wear and tear of the course and to respond to the way the game has changed. They say the renovation will also help players request for fast, sure-playing surfaces, which has been requested as the game has changed

with more powerful clubs and ergonomic balls. Kipp Schulties Golf Design is in charge of design and RyanGolf Corporation is the contractor for the project. During the renovation, Mizner has arranged playing privileges for its members with 20 neighboring private clubs. For more information visit www.miznercc.org.

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Costume World and Wick family purchases Wick Theatre building past three years has created a cultural institution that has garnered critical acclaim and vibrant audience support.

By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor The family and company behind the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum has purchased its space.

“I will admit that there were times I wasn’t sure that this would ever come about,” Wick said in a statement about the purchase. “We’ve had such overwhelming support and encouragement from the community that I am confident we will continue to grow and thrive in this magnificent space.”

Marilynn A. Wick and her company Costume World Inc. bought the space. The $5 million mortgage is with Newtek Small Finance LLC, a New-York based small business lender. Wick’s daughter, Kelly Kigar of Lime Door Realty, facilitated the sale. Wick, founder and CEO of Costume World, was leasing the space for the past three years from Legacy Bank of Boca Raton. Costume World is a theatrical costume distributor signed the lease with Legacy Bank in 2013 with an option to purchase. The building had been the former home of the Caldwell Theatre Company, which shuttered in 2012. Wick completely renovated the building, and during the

Marilynn Wick, seated left, signs paperwork April 29 to close on her purchase of the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton. With her are her daughters, Kelly Wick Kigar, seated right, of Lime Door Realty, who facilitated the sale, and Kim Wick, curator of the costume museum. Also present is attorney John Cappeller.

The Wick announced it will begin expansions and enhancements to the facility. These include upgrades to the sound and lighting system, the addition of a partial fly loft and the creation of an orchestra pit underneath the existing stage. The Wick has launched a $5 million dollar fundraising campaign, of which $100,000.00 has already been committed by Wick Theatre donors.

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Boca housing market cited on CNBC By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief It’s not the kind of headline you want to see—if you live in Miami. But when CNBC reported that “Miami Real Estate is Melting Down” last month, there was good news for homeowners in Boca Raton. Despite plunging values and sales in Miami, CNBC noted an upsurge in prices and sales in the Boca market singling out the city for its strong market. “Of all the major markets right now in [southern Florida], Boca is the leader,” 100 Miller NE 5th said Jonathan CEO Ave of Miller Sam-

completed a study of local conditions for Douglas Elliman, a real estate brokerage. “I think it’s an area that’s less correlated to the foreign buyers and in Boca, the high end of the market is performing as well right now as the broader market.” The average sale price in Boca Raton jumped 12 percent, to $304,196, while the number of sales increased 21 percent over the prior-year period, to 607. The study covered the first quarter of 2016.

market. The average sale price in Miami Beach and the nearby Barrier Islands fell 7.5 percent year over year to $905,252. The median sale price fell 6.6 percent year over year to $408,750. The total number of sales in the area also fell during the period, dropping 21.1 percent to 810 properties. Inventory surged nearly 33 percent, and there is now a 21.5-month supply of properties. That pileup means homes are taking longer to sell, with the number of days on market nearly doubling from 53 to 97 days year over year.

The average price per square foot for condos and townhouses in Boca is $190 up from $166 in the last quarter of 2015. Inventory is up 2.3 percent to 1,418, about seven months of supply. Single family home sales are also healthy with an average sales price of about $672,000 up from $605,000 in the last quarter of 2015. The median sales price is $390,000 and there is about an 8 month supply of inventory. Realtors are report-

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Ways to prepare to sell your home By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief Summer is a prime time to buy a house as families seek to move while the kids are off from school. We scoured the web and talked to some real estate agents about what buyers should look for when they attend an open house or arrange a visit with a local realtor. 1. Water Although water can be an attractive feature if it’s part of your view, it can cause a

significant amount of damage to a home if it comes inside your home. If you’re touring a house, look for water stains beneath sinks and on walls and ceilings. Water stains can mean a leaky pipe or if the stain is on the ceiling, it can mean the roof is leaking. It’s also a good idea to the check the inside of cabinets for a damp smell or mold, as this can be indicative of a plumbing problem. In addition, you may want to turn on all of the faucets to check the water pressure and see if there are any leaks under the sinks.

2. Drainage We have lots of rain in Florida and drainage is an important feature to check out before committing to a home or neighborhood. Walk around the outside of the home and see if there is any standing water near the exterior walls. Unless there was a recent storm, there shouldn’t be any water next to the home. All water should drain away from the home. You may also want to check the roof gutters and downspouts to make sure they are in

good condition and not clogged. 3. Cracks If you see a hairline crack in an interior wall, it could mean the plaster wasn’t applied correctly when the house was built. But if you see a large crack, especially on the exterior of the home, it could mean the foundation is shifting and there’s structural damage. Either way, it would be advisable to tell a home inspector so he or she can get to the root of the problem. A number of years ago, an entire neighborhood in Delray Beach was built on an old landfill and required significant repairs. When the ground shifted it led to major cracks. The city and CRA had to team up for mitigation, but we wouldn’t suggest relying on city government to fix your foundation problems. 4. Roof

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It’s difficult to check the roof without climbing on top of the building. But if you walk to the edge of the street, you may be able to see if the roof is tattered, if shingles are missing or if it’s caving in. Sometimes the repairs can be simple, other times you may need to replace the entire roof. Be sure to have a home inspector check the roof and if necessary, contact a licensed roofer. 5. Electrical systems As you’re walking through the house ask about electrical outlets to make sure each room has at least two outlets. Older homes may only have one outlet per room, meaning you may end up using extension cords. Too many extension cords can put a burden on the home’s electrical system and start a fire. Also look for exposed electrical wires, as they can lead to electrocution or a fire. In today’s “wired” world it’s important to check if your new house meets our device centered lifestyle. 6. Termites and wood damage Termites can cause a tremendous amount of damage. They like to eat cellulose, a substance found in wood, and left untreated, they can destroy wood floors, walls and patios. One way to determine if a home has termites is to see if there is wood damage. For instance, wood floors may droop, buckle or sag. You can also check for soft spots in the wood, especially along the bottom of wood decks or patios. Other signs are their droppings or wings. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if the damage was done long ago or if there’s a current infestation. As a result, you should request a termite inspection. Many lenders require proof that the property is free of termites, but if you’re lender doesn’t, be sure to request an inspection.

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From the editor’s notebook: Our slice of paradise By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief

officials try to find and empower.

I am addicted to inspiration.

Truth is when you are elected there is no shortage of people and information coming at you. A lot of it can be defined as negative—some of it is true and some of it is overblown. The best elected officials find the doers in their communities and do their best to stay in touch with them. Most of these people don’t come to commission meetings or write emails on every subject but they are out there quietly making it happen. Bill and Howard are but two of hundreds of examples.

Every day I seek it out—in people, writing, projects, businesses, books, movies you name it. There’s something energizing about being in the presence of people who are positive and who aspire. I love the dreamers and the doers—the risk takers and the creatives. Complainers? Not so much. This month, I found inspiration in a lot of different places and I thought I would share some with you. Many years ago, I met two Boca-based entrepreneurs Patrick Stinus and Brian Niles in a Delray coffee shop. We’ve been friends ever since. When I met them, they were two MBA’s who had gone through GE’s renowned training programs and at young ages—we are talking 20s—they were running big projects for GE all over the place. Both decided to get off the corporate track and start a firm called 7th Element to help small and midsize businesses grow. One of their clients loved their work so much he hired them to run his business and they doubled sales to over $100 million in short order. These days they are working on their own start-up called Rooster and you’ll hear more about that effort in future issues of our newspaper. We caught up recently and had a wide ranging conversation on the entrepreneurial journey, the nature of partnerships and the start-up climate in Boca and Delray. Being an entrepreneur can be an emotional rollercoaster—the highs are very high, the lows can be crushing. But if you have the bug you have no choice but to launch your idea into the world. It does help to have a community to fall back on and to work in an environment or city that celebrates entrepreneurs and nourishes their needs for space, seed capital and other services. Being an entrepreneur-- and also having worked on the investment side-- I know the most important factor in success is the team and its ability to execute. Based on those criteria, Brian and Patrick, are going to make it big.

Another inspiring moment this month came courtesy of Suzanne Spencer, the volunteer head of Delray’s Drug Task Force. I had been in meetings and briefings with Suzanne but never had the chance to sit down and get to know her. But when we did, I was impressed by her vision, passion and analysis of some of the challenges and opportunities in Delray.

again (Bidtellect) right here in Delray. He always makes me laugh and he always inspires me. I had the honor of presiding over his wedding to the beautiful Jenna Ferber at few years back. The duo just had a beautiful baby and we wish them all the best. So what makes John a great entrepreneur? Let’s see: a razor sharp mind, an ability to see around corners and a strong passion for making a dent in the universe. He’s also extremely generous—super busy, but always willing to help another entrepreneur. Speaking of visionaries who give back, I was happy to see our Associate Editor Marisa Gottesman hanging with former CRA Chair Howard Lewis and current CRA commissioner Bill Branning, who also serves as chair of Old School Square. Howard and Bill are successful businessmen who have volunteered a ton of time to making Delray Beach a better place.

Speaking of successful entrepreneurs, we ran into John Ferber and his team at the Seagate this month.

They inspire others to get involved, spend countless hours promoting causes they believe in and quietly have done a great job to move our city forward.

John is extremely talented and incredibly smart visionary who has done it before (Advertising.com) and doing it

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In short, she’s fascinating and someone to watch. She has vision and ideas and seems to be the type of person who will persevere and get things done. Our final inspiring snapshot came courtesy of lunch with Boca Chamber President Troy McClellan at Abe and Louie’s. Troy and I used to meet every year around Thanksgiving to trade notes on Delray and Boca. We missed a year or so but we picked up the conversation where we left off. In short, there are sure lots of really cool things happening in Boca and we at the newspaper plan to cover it. The Chamber is in the thick of things—as it should be and the future looks bright. Chambers of commerce have taken a beating in recent years—with some questioning their value or whether they are still needed in today’s digital world. But the best chambers are more important than ever. The best are those that advocate for their members and the general business climate. They inform the business community of threats and opportunities and take the time to introduce people to one another so that everyone can grow and prosper. Can that happen online? Maybe, to an extent. But the best connections are in person and chambers are still great conveners. Troy and Delray’s Karen Granger are doing bang up jobs championing their cities economies. They are making an impact and they are inspiring.

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Dear Jack,

I hang out with this nice couple pretty frequently. They have this French Bulldog, let’s call him Bully. Bully is a sweet guy except you can’t really mess with him or else he might bite. I have taken care of Bully in the past while they are out of town and I really get along with the dog. So the other night we had gone out for the day, having drinks, and we ended up back at their place. I was playing a little with Bully and he nipped my nose. He didn’t growl or anything and I don’t think he meant to hurt me, but I started to bleed everywhere. The couple was really apologetic and got me to the hospital down the street

and stayed while I got stitches. They got me medicine and ointments and have been checking in on me and my nose is getting a lot better thankfully. The problem is: I got the hospital bill and it’s a couple hundred dollars. They’ve been nice but haven’t mentioned paying the bill, and I need to get it paid soon. I really don’t have a couple hundred bucks to throw around for this. I don’t want to mess with our friendship. What do you think is the best course of action? I used to be Handsome I understand that it can feel awkward asking for money, but they owe it to you. I say that assuming that you are entitled to the medical fees. Your statement: ‘you can’t really mess with him or else he might bite’ is interesting. This indicates that you, and your friends, were aware that Bully might bite. They needed to take the proper precautions with the little guy for others’ safety. By the same token, if you knew that Bully might bite, you definitely shouldn’t instigate

him. You know best what happened, but it doesn’t sound like you crossed the line and if not it’s your friends’ responsibility. If that’s the case then you need to talk about the bill. And by talk with them I mean request payment. Don’t over-think they’re not mentioning your hospital fees. You don’t know why they haven’t, maybe they are dodging you or maybe they forgot, but you need to ask to find out. The bill means more to you than it does to them so a reminder isn’t out of line. I don’t agree that your friendship is at risk so long as they properly handle the situation. Expect them to make this right. If they act huffy and puffy after you mention the bill, it tells you about their quality and what your next step should be both in your friendship and how else to pursue the money. On the flip side, not asking for the money creates problems as well. First, financially because if you can’t afford the medical bills this screws with your credit, your rent,

your food, your whiskey money, your everything. This leads to the second problem, if you don’t ask for the money it is understandable that you, now homeless and swindling tourists for shower money that you’re actually buying malt liquor with, will grow resentful of them by not doing the right thing thus putting you in a bad predicament. That resentment won’t end well. So be honest and cool and talk to them about it. Don’t assume a negative response. Don’t assume anything. They’ve been pleasant so far, and if they are the good chums you are describing they should look out for you. Just accept that you don’t have to be self-conscious about what is yours lest you end up both hideous and living under a bridge. A free, dangerous French bulldog or your answer in print goes to the best question of the month, enter the contest with your trials and tribulations at thenjackhappened@ gmail.com. I’ll leave the prize choice up to my editors.

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Boca Raton couple in love since age 16, married 75 years By: Dale King Special to the Boca Newspaper Lou and Edith Bluefeld, who live at Boca West Country Club, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary earlier this year. The couple met at age 16, and have been inseparable ever since.

and senators. In addition, many non-Jewish socialites in Baltimore society used Bluefeld Caterers for their affairs, even though the food was Kosher, because the company was

Lou’s family owned a kosher catering

considered the best catering firm in the

business in Baltimore, and he worked

city at that time.

long hours there as a teen. If fact, he told Edith that if she wanted to see him, she would have to come work beside him. So, she did. Their own catering firm, Bluefeld Cater-

The Bluefelds have lived in Boca West Country Club full time for more than 30 years. A number of their former customers have moved into the community as well.

ers, the Orchid Touch, did a heck of a

“We never took deposits. Our business

business on its own. In fact, it delivered

was built on trust,” Lou Bluefeld said.

kosher food to the White House kitchen

And he always took a personal interest in

when the Middle East Peace Accords

his work. “When we catered a wedding,

were announced by President Jimmy

it was never just another wedding. We

Carter. That was the first time a kosher

knew how much each event meant to our

meal had ever been served at the White

customers.”

House.

Lou presented unsigned contract after

The Bluefelds catered all the meals for

unsigned contract to demonstrate how

Menachim Begin while he was in Wash-

the business was built on a handshake.

ington, D.C. the week the Peace Accords were reached. They even catered President Nixon’s Inaugural Ball and have provided food at events for congressmen

Today, Lou is 95, Edith is 94, and both are still as sharp as tacks, remembering their years together as if it were yesterday.

Lou and Edith Bluefeld on their wedding day.

Lou and Edith’s life together is a real love

send a radiogram to Edith with details on

story. When they were 19, Lou’s mother

when he would be coming home.

asked him what his intentions were. He told Mom he didn’t have the money to get married and she told him not to worry about it. His mother put on a beauti-

Lou and Edith Bluefeld in their Boca West Country Club home today.

Both Edith and Lou have been active volunteers at Boca West Country Club. She still organizes luncheons for her building.

ful wedding for them, with her favorite

“We’re so thankful we’re both well,” Lou

flowers, orchids, everywhere. His mother

said. “More and more, health means ev-

died suddenly later that year.

erything and money is nothing.”

During World War II, Edith traveled for

When asked about the most important

three days by train across the country

life lesson this vibrant 95-year-old could

to say goodbye to Lou when he shipped

pass on, Lou recalled what his father al-

out from California. And, when the war

ways told him: “Name is everything. Your

ended, Lou stood in line for nine hours to

good name is what is most important.”

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Rapoport’s Restaurant Group offers special summer promotions By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor has

menu daily from 5 p.m. to close start-

Happier Hours- Each Rapoport’s restau-

launched summer dining deals at Hen-

ing at just $20 per person. Featuring

rant features more than just your typical

ry’s, Bogart’s, Deck 84, and Burt & Max’s.

signature starters, entrees and desserts,

4-7 p.m. happy hour. All locations offer

Henry’s prix fixe menu will feature entrée

half price drinks and special bar bites

selections such as Maple Mustard Glazed

menus at the bar and/or lounge areas.

Kids Eat Free- Sunday through Thursday

Salmon, Spaghetti & Chicken Meatballs,

Check out each locations extended hap-

bring the whole family for dinner at any

Caramelized Onion Snapper, or Chicken

pier hours below:

Rapoport’s restaurant. Enjoy a free kids

Milanese. Deck 84 will also be offering a

entrée with any adult entrée purchase.

three course prix fixe this summer start-

Valid all day at all four restaurants, guests

ing at $22 Monday through Friday from 4

can enjoy this summer time special five

to 6 p.m. Entrée options include Chicken

days a week at Henry’s, Bogart’s, Deck 84,

Parmesan, Crispy Shrimp Tacos, Grilled

Rapoport’s

Restaurant

Group

Some of the deals include:

and Burt & Max’s.

Canadian Salmon and more.

Summer Uncorked- Rotating nights

10 for $10 Lunches- A popular promo-

from Monday to Thursday, guests can enjoy half price bottles of wines with the purchase of an entrée at one Rapoport’s Restaurant Group location per night. Monday’s- Burt & Max’s; Tuesdays- Henry’s; Wednesdays- Deck 84; ThursdaysBogart’s Bar & Grille.

• Henry’s- Monday - Saturday 12:00 - 2:30pm & Monday - Sunday 4:30 -

June events:

6:00pm

West Boca Chamber Breakfast

• Bogart’s- Daily 11 am - 5 pm & Reverse Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday, 9 – 11 pm

tion available at Burt & Max’s, Deck 84

• Deck 84- Monday-Friday 3-6 pm &

and Henry’s throughout the year is now

Reverse Happy Hour Sunday-Thurs-

available at Bogart’s for the summer. Visit

day, 8:30 pm-close. (bar bites available

any location to enjoy your choice of 10

4-6 p.m. only)

items priced at just $10 each which includes a soda, tea or coffee. Available Mon-Fri at Burt & Max’s (11:30 am-3

• Burt & Max’s- Daily 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (bar bites available 4-6:30 pm only)

pm), Deck 84 (11:30 am-2 pm) and

For additional restaurant specific deals

3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner- Henry’s

Henry’s (11:30 pm-2:30 pm), and daily

and events, visit each restaurant’s website

will be offering a three course prix fixe

lunches at Bogart’s (11 am-3 pm).

for more details.

Quick tips to organize your life By: Cheryl Adelman Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers 1. Take 10 minutes before bed to finish an unfinished task. (the kitchen sink.) 2. Donate old towels to a pet shelter. 3. Turn your kitchen junk drawer into a useful utility drawer. 4. Use huggable hangars in your closets. In small spaces use cascading huggable hangars. 5. Repurpose a magnetic knife rack; behind your bathroom mirror to hold small metal items. 6. Paint a magnetic bowl from the hardware store and use for your keys. 7. Use a Lazy Susan under your bathroom sink. 8. In small spaces and for kids, use items

that have 2 uses. wayfair.com 9. Try the service “free cycle” to donate items and keep them out of landfills. freecycle.org 10. Buy floating bookshelves to eliminate bulky shelving units. 11. Try the iprimio cat litter trapper for messy cats. petslady.com 12. Chart/map your storage unit and update it when you move things. Label boxes. 13. Replace doors with curtains or screens.

West Boca Chamber happenings June 14, 2016 7:30AM - 9:00AM Boca Greens Country Club Breakfast $20.00 West Boca Chamber Business Roundtable Meet & Greet other chamber members June 24, 2016 8:00AM - 9:00AM AmTrust Bank (Mission Bay Shopping Center) Coffee & Bagels provided - no charge West Boca Chamber After Hour Event June 29, 2016 5:30PM - 7:00PM Carrabba’s Italian Grill

15. Keep bills separate from everything else! Mark due date on the front, stack in order of due date. 16. Make a yearly home maintenance file so you don’t have to rely on remembering. 17. Store your many scarves in a clearpocket over the door shoe holder. 18. Store Legos by color in labeled dollar store stackables. Cheryl Adelman is owner of Organize In A Day™.Please visit organizeinaday.com to receive her thoughtful questionnaire or to contact her. Cheryl is reliable, ethi-

14. catalogchoice.org to end junk mail

cal and offers realistic, sustainable sugges-

and consumer.ftc.gov to eliminate tele-

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6909 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433 The West Boca Chamber of Commerce was created to serve the business community by providing its members with invaluable tools and opportunities for increased visibility and strategic alliances necessary to build successful businesses. Through networking events, educational seminars, and other business and social activities, the members of our Chamber build essential relationships vital to the advancement of the business community’s interests. Our mission, simply stated, is to be the resource which connects, educates and speaks for the West Boca business community. Check out the website for other events to be scheduled. www.westbocachamberofcommerce. com

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Society Scene

Carly Asher Yoost, president and founder of Child Rescue Coalition, City Of Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Mike Mullaugh, CRC Board Member Desiree Asher and Marty Fagan, Senior Vice President, Specialized Risk Group, TransUnion, presented local law enforcement with teddy bear care packages in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Located in Boca Raton, Child Rescue Coalition uses advanced technology to help law enforcement track, arrest and child predators. To date, the technology has resulted in over 7,100 arrests and the rescue of more than 1,600 children. Photo courtesy of CRC.

Kids brought their drawings to life thanks to a partnership between Boca West Community Charitable Foundation, Budsies and Florence Fuller Child Development Center. Photo courtesy of Buzz Agency.

From left, Anne Jacobson, incoming Jewish Federation board chair; Larry Feldman, Jewish Federation campaign chair and Hal Klein, Super Sunday co-chair, were among the hundreds of callers who raised nearly $440,000 at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s annual Super Sunday Phone-a-thon. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Tholl Photography

Ann Matarazzo, Genevieve Mangini and Lisa Marie Conte Browne at UNICO’s Brian Piccolo awards dinner at Arturo’s in Boca Raton. Photo courtesy of UNICO. Rona Bernstein, Rita Thrasher, Dr. Seth Bernstein, Vivian Washington, Dr. George White at Boca Raton Promise event. Photo courtesy of Precious Moments Photography.

Dara Levan, Chief Chocolatier at Hoffman’s Chocolates, Darius Daughtry, Director of Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphins great and Founder of Jason Taylor Foundation, Jarett Levan, CEO and President of BBX Capital and CEO of Hoffman’s Chocolates and Seth Levit, Lisa Archer, Mark Duper, Hilary Loftus, Don McNeal and Roy Foster at a fundraiser for the HOW FoundaExecutive Director of the Jason Taylor Foundation. Photo submitted. tion at Kendra Scott in Boca Raton. Photo Courtesy of the HOW Foundation.

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Boca’s Dick Schmidt finds muse, writes first book By: Dale King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers with his grandparents at their inn on an outer island in the Bahamas. “He spends a lot of time in the water, and, one day, he hears a commotion coming from the lagoon.” “Toby develops a deep and lasting friendship with an unlikely companion: A bottlenose dolphin.” Dick Schmidt is not the only author in the family. His wife, Barb, penned the international best seller, “The Practice.” In 2011, she founded the non-profit organization, Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Life, and currently offers classes and workshops through FAU as part of the university’s Peace Studies Program’s community outreach. Her book is a companion volume to her teachings.

Dick Schmidt reads a portion of his new book, “The Boy and the Dolphin,” during a book release reception at the Eleanor Baldwin House on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. (Photo by Dale King)

BOCA RATON, FL – Dick Schmidt, a Boca Raton businessman, sports enthusiast, pilot and philanthropist, has discovered his literary muse. At age 72, he has published his first book, “The Boy and the Dolphin,” a novel about an orphaned 13-year-old who befriends a dolphin and finds a companion in the finny aquatic creature. Florida Atlantic University President Dr. John Kelly and wife, Carolyn, recently hosted a book release reception and signing at the Baldwin House, the official home of FAU’s chief executive. The Schmidt family has donated vast amounts of money to the local university. Two of FAU’s colleges, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, are named for Dick’s parents.

is a daunting task, which is why we don’t get started.” He said he’s had the idea for a novel about a boy and a dolphin for some 10 years. He finally wrote a chapter and sent it along to friend and presidential biographer, Doris Kearns Goodwin. “She contacted me and said, ‘You have to write this book.’ That was all I needed to hear,” said the newly minted author. Schmidt said the book took about three

months to write. Goodwin gave it a second read and promptly offered this assessment: “Fascinating, heartwarming and absorbing from beginning to end.” Because he wanted to get the book to market expeditiously, he chose to selfpublish it. As he told the audience at Baldwin House, Schmidt’s book begins in 1956 after a boy named Toby loses his parents in a plane crash. He goes to live

The new author said he “drew heavily” from his own underwater experiences, including a run-in with JoJo, a famous dolphin known to inhabit the waters of the Turks and Caicos. “He came up from behind me, started screeching and scared the hell out of me.” President Kelly praised Dick and Barb Schmidt as “stellar members of the community.” Based on incentives from their recent donation, he said, coaches at FAU have been able to raise the grade point average of all sports teams. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy of “The Boy and the Dolphin” can go on the link, http://fau.edu/dickschmidt.

The Schmidt Family Foundation just donated $16 million to promote academic and athletic programs at the university. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be given to the Kelly Family Scholarship Fund created by John and Carolyn Kelly. “Most of us have said, ‘I have a book inside me,’” Dick Schmidt told the crowd before reading several passages. “Doing it

From left, Carolyn Kelly, Florida Atlantic University President Dr. John Kelly, Dick Schmidt and Barb Schmidt pose with a poster of Dick Schmidt’s first book, “The Boy and the Dolphin,” during a book release reception at the Eleanor Baldwin House on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. (Photo by Dale King)

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Council Corner

Here’s what Councilman Robert Weinroth has to say about Boca being lazy live in Florida in the 2015 Niche Rankings. In the category of municipalities having a population between 50,000 and 100,000, Boca Raton came in after Sarasota and was listed as 72 in the national rankings, receiving “A” grades in five categories: things to do, EASIEST COMMUTE, health and fitness, weather, and outdoor activities.

By: Councilman Robert Weinroth Special to the Boca newspaper

Drilling down into the article, the character of our city and the lifestyle we enjoy appear to contribute to this conclusion seeking the U.S. cities where the work-life balance scale tips toward “life.“

and massage therapy centers; the percentage of homes on Realtor. com boasting a hot tub, sauna or steam room as amenities; average hours of sleep; average work hours per week; average cost of a cleaning service; and the number of available on-demand service apps), the wonderful weather and abundant recreational opportunities are clearly the reason why many of us have planted our flags here.

While many of the factors used to generate this list could be deemed „silly“ (e.g., the number of restaurants offering delivery services; the number of day spas

All in all, if picking this lifestyle, where every day we can look out the window and wonder why anyone wouldn‘t want to enjoy this piece of paradise,

I’m not sure whether to be offended or view, with pride, the placement of Boca Raton on the top of the list of Cities Where Lazy Folks Can Thrive, according to a Realtor.com survey.

means we are lazy, so be it. I‘m quite happy to have abandoned my snowplow for my beach chair and umbrella! Let us let us not forget that last year, Boca Raton was deemed to be the second best place to

Additionally, finance website NerdWallet.com recently named Boca Raton among the best cities to start a restaurant, taking the top spot in Florida and ranked 27th nationally. To come up with its results, NerdWallet analyzed 530 Ame-

A message from your Boca Chamber President & CEO One of the priority issues in the Boca Chamber’s 2016 Legislative Agenda is the development of a restaurant on the former Wildflower property located in downtown Boca Raton on the Intracoastal Waterway and the Palmetto Park Road Bridge. The development of this site is also named as one of the City’s top priorities for 20162017. The development of this site as a restaurant is a progressive, fiscally responsible and sound decision that enhances the goal of active usage on the waterfront. In 2012, the property was designated to include a free standing restaurant under a land lease arrangement. This agreement would generate an estimated $10 million over the term of the lease. Not only would the city recoup its original investment of the property ($7.5 million), it would energize that area of our downtown with a premier waterfront restaurant that would be an attractive destina-

tion for our community. Furthermore, the restaurant would generate a positive economic impact to our city and help create a sense of place in our emerging downtown. Alternative uses of the site would not result in the same overall positive outcome. This action will: • Generate a positive financial gain to the city • Enhance our downtown • Create an active usage of our waterfront property As a community stakeholder and supporter of economic prosperity, we ask you to demonstrate your support for the development of a restaurant on the former Wildflower property. This prime piece of waterfront real-estate has been dormant since the purchase six years ago. We can’t let it sit vacant any longer!

Boca Raton is a successful, growing community that is the envy of many. The Boca Chamber and City have worked together over the years to make it that way. Our Mayor and City Council members often deal with complex issues facing our city. They are the policy makers that shape the future direction of the community. They need our input. They need our support. They need our voices.

rican cities for population growth and population density and took into account median income, income growth, restaurant sales per resident and the number of new eateries. With Boca Raton‘s median annual income growth at 11.8% and its sales in restaurants per resident beating out all but one of the 26 cities preceding it, there’s no question that area residents love their food. The nation may know Boca Raton superficially as a swanky place to vacation or retire, but as the locals know, it‘s a cultured urban paradise on the beach that’s perfect to call home.

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Future local olympic hopefuls, raise money for summer games By: David DiPino Contributing writer

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Jasmin said if he can cut his hurdle time by three seconds at an Olympic tryout in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in mid-July, he’ll make the team. Similien is working equally as hard to finish in the top places in track heats at the same tryout in Haiti.

“I’ve never left the country before so I’m really looking forward to competing in Haiti and Brazil. My parents were both born in Haiti so it’d mean a lot to them and also me if I make the team,” said Similien.

complete race,” said Jasmin.

“The more money these athletes can raise in these next few months the fewer hours they have to work part-time jobs and the more time they can focus on training. These three athletes are not involved with

any kind of sports contracts. It’s tough,” said Coach King.

The athletes are training with coach Randall King four days a week at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. Coach King of West Palm Beach, is also the assistant track coach at Spanish River Community High School. Crossword by Myles Mellor

(From left to right) Bryan Jasmin, Lana Mims, Coach Randall King and Ron Similien, are working hard to make the upcoming Olympics in Brazil by raising money solely from the local South Palm Beach County communities. Photo by David DiPino.

“My last Olympic trial four years ago I missed making the team by four centimeters. The Olympics before that one I missed qualifying at the last minute because of a heart procedure,” Mims said.

There will also be an All4Run Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on June 1, at Fleet Feet Sports Delray Beach, 1705 S Federal Highway, Suite 5, in Delray Beach, which happens to be National Running Day. The event promises 10 percent of sales on June 1, benefits the Olympic athletes. From June 2-10, five percent of all sales will also benefit the athletes.

Lana Mims of West Palm Beach, plans to represent the USA Olympic Track & Field team in the long jump and 400 meters, Ronald Similien of West Palm Beach, plans to make the Haiti Olympic team to run in the 100 and 200 meters, and Bryan Jasmin of Boynton Beach, is also planning to run for Haiti in the 110 meter hurdles. Mims will attempt to qualify in Eugene, Oregon, during the beginning of the Olympic Trials on July 1-2.

With the help of Coach King, SloBody Yoga owners Janine Tiede and Kirk Slobody, Mims, Jasmin and Similien, with the help from the Delray Beach community, hosted a Red, White & Blue Reception where the athletes and supporters to dressed red, white and blue to raise money via raffles donations to raise money for the upcoming Olympic run. The athletes also received support from D1 Sports Training in Palm Beach Gardens.

A trio of talented local athletes is raising money all in an effort to increase funds prior to qualifying for this summer’s XXXI Olympics in Brazil.

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