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City officials work to address turnover at Delray Beach City Hall By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Delray Beach’s current commission has been through three city managers, three city attorneys and various department heads.

Resignations seem to flood city hall like a revolving door with several new ones submitted recently.

The city will soon say goodbye to its current city attorney Noel Pfeffer who has already lost several of his assistants to other jobs.

According to an eight-page city record

listing employees who are no longer employed by the city over the past two years, there a various reasons employees have left from resigning, retiring or being dismissed from their roles.

“It’s a lot of turnover at once,” City Manager Don Cooper said.

He said it’s a major problem that he is working on addressing. He said he has had employees leave for a variety of reasons including better jobs, health issues and disciplinary reasons.

He said he is yet to pinpoint one reason employees keep leaving their posts. Some issues are that the city is low in its salary

offerings, expectations of employees are often too high and life gets in the way such as family and health [CONT. PG 2]

Help could be coming to cities dealing with sober home influx By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Relief may soon be on the way to cities that feel helpless in combating the rising presence of sober homes.

City and county leaders and elected officials recently met in Delray Beach for a meeting focused on the topic.

Sober homes are a place where people in recovery live with other people in a sober environment. They are supposed to have completed any outpatient programs and are ready to integrate into society.

The closed-door session at Old School Square, led by U.S. Representative Lois Frankel and Delray Mayor Cary Glickstein, involved a tour around the city of Delray where officials from all levels of government said they saw hundreds of sober homes.

The meeting ended with a press conference, which announced efforts to revise a joint statement issued by the Department of Justice and Housing and Ur-

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ban Development by August. Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Gustavo Velasquez was present at the meeting. He attended to learn how local government wants the fed-

eral government to help.

The joint statement is used when discussing that people in recovery are a protected class [CONT. PG 2] of people under the Fair Housing

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City officials work to address turnover at Delray Beach City Hall issues, he said.

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ment heads to provide information on topics they may be discussing or voting on.

“Delray is not an easy place to work,” he said. “There are a lot of challenges.”

There has been turnover in nearly every city department over the past few years including the planning and zoning department, human resources department, community improvement, environmental services, parks and recreation, purchasing, finance, police and fire rescue.

Regardless of the reason, he said the turnover is problematic for him and the city.

He said he is constantly trying to build a team to run the city only to have to start the process over when someone leaves.

Commissioners only oversee the city manager and city attorney. Those positions report directly to commissioners.

They serve at the pleasure of the commission meaning their employment can be terminated if three commissioners agree they are no longer right for the job.

Mayor Cary Glickstein said there has been a lot change since he joined the commission, but he said a lot of the turnover has led to a more productive city hall.

“When the commission changed three years ago, I found completely decentralized city management with very little in the way of controls, oversight, critical analysis or best practices,” he said. “De-

Some of the current commissioners have seen three city managers and three attorneys. They have also seen department heads come and go. They rely on depart-

partments were largely informational silos with very little cross-pollenization of ideas or information sharing. It was a classic example of a large organization with aging in place management – many well-meaning, long-time employees hired when the town was much smaller and far less complex that were not challenged to grow contemporaneously with the complexity of the town.”

altered job descriptions and responsibilities,” he said. “Some have transitioned superbly, but like any organization we also have some that haven’t worked out. The city manager is still trying to find the right mix of motivated talent and personalities to hasten the pace of results the commission and taxpayers should reasonably expect.”

He said the past few years have been focused on fixing outdated procedures, systems and a management culture of “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” he said.

He said the city needs to create a challenging and rewarding work environment for employees as well as offer a more competitive salary structure to help recruit the best person for the job.

In turn, he said that caused changes in departments along with local government jobs not always keeping up with what the private sector can offer.

“With such across the board changes, we have brought many new people and

“But we do feel we have turned the corner on the personnel “buy-in” – that a more productive and efficient city can lead to a better work environment and ultimately higher wages,” he said.

Help could be coming to cities dealing with sober home influx [FROM PG 1]

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City leaders agree that sober homes are a necessity and that many help people come out of bad situations. But they also feel they should be regulated to help protect the people in recovery as well as the neighbors of sober homes.

Delray code enforcement officer Marc Woods said problems he sees range from death because of overdoses to residents in unsupervised homes where the clients have no hope of getting better and people becoming homeless when they violate a rule and are kicked out of their sober home.

Frankel said she knows of one South Florida city that had the fire department respond to 115 calls in a year span for overdoses at a sober home.

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Federal laws often prevent cities from enacting local rules to help keep the integrity of their neighborhoods from turning into blocks of sober homes.

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“I don’t think they understood how powerless we really are to deal with this at a judicial level,” Delray Mayor Cary Glickstein said of some of the other government leaders at the meeting.

This isn’t the first time South Florida cities have teamed up to ask the federal government to step in and help combat the proliferation of sober homes residents are seeing.

In 2014, a similar meeting took place in Boca Raton where officials discussed revamping the joint statement. The last time the statement was revised was 1999 and several city leaders say that it predates the existence of what a sober home is.

Frankel said the statement will clarify that cities and counties can regulate sober homes to protect the character of a neighborhood as long as the ruling isn’t discriminatory.

She said the new joint statement will help local governments craft ordinances and can be used if those rules are challenged in court.

Cities like Delray and Boca have tried to address the issue, but were met with lawsuits. Boca’s litigation cost the city about $3 million, Mayor Susan Haynie said.

The change may help cities limit the number of sober homes in neighborhoods. It is unclear how many sober homes will result in a neighborhood’s character changing.

Local officials say their hands are tied in addressing the problems residents bring to them without help from the federal government.

In addition to the tentative August date on a new joint statement, a state law dealing with voluntary registration of sober homes is set to take effect in July.

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things you need to know in Delray Beach this June 1 Delray Beach will be testing the city’s

play at more courses and enjoy savings,

in building out the Arts Warehouse

changed from a two-way stop to a four-

drinking water supply through June 7.

The city must conduct testing to make sure the water complies with all state and federal quality requirements. Residents may notice an increased chlorine odor and taste in tap water, which is normal and will not cause any adverse health effects. The water could harm fish tanks.

The city will also flush its hydrants, which could turn any laundry items yellow. For more information, contact 561-2437312.

according to JCD Sports Group CEO

the agency owns at 313 NE Third St.

way stop. Stop signs have been aded on

Sharon Painter.

The agency is also looking for groups

the east and west sides.

2 JCD Sports Group, which manages

are openings on the following boards:

7 Lynn DeSanti will join the city as

the Delray golf courses, has teamed up with Orlando-based Integrity Golf.

The partnership allows members to

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee,

Assistant City Attorney. She is currently

Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Board

the Chief Assistant Public Defender for

and the Police and Firefighters Retirement

Broward County where she is one of eight

System Board of Trustees. For eligibility,

lawyers who serves in a chief capacity.

descriptions and other information visit

City Attorney Noel Pfeffer will no longer

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be with the city in June.

3 Delray was the sixth highest valued city in Palm Beach County in 2015, according to the county’s property

interested in managing and operating the space once its open. The goal is to turn it into an arts and business hub.

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appraiser. The city ranks fourth in the

Commissioner Al Jacquet and

former Delray Commissioner Angeleta Gray have both announced that they are

Pine Grove Elementary has an

running for the open State House District

county for the number of parcels located

“urban forest.” The forest was donated

Seat 88.

in the city. The numbers for 2016 are

by hotelier Alan Mindel, who relocated

scheduled to be released this month.

palm trees on a development site to the

10 Sundy House has been listed as a top

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school. Mindel also paid to add nurserygrown oak trees as well.

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Delray nonprofit puts students’ needs first

By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor he said, bragging about two students

Impact 100, another nonprofit, collects

planning to attend Cornell University

$1,000 from each of the women in the

and Florida International University with

chapter. The group meets annually to

scholarships.

vote on which local nonprofits should

He estimates about 18 kids are in college now that may not have gotten in due to

The $100,000 is split into two years of

test taking issues.

payments of $50,000, Stevens said.

The students learn in a classroom

It will allow test preparation to happen

provided by the city at Catherine Strong

at Atlantic High. The goal is to serve

Park. The classes are taught by tutors and

students in the Delray zip code of 33444.

volunteers with education backgrounds.

Students learn in after-school programs through nonprofit Delray Students First. Photo Courtesy of Delray Students First

Delray Students First is doing exactly

substitute and became an athletic

what its name suggests, putting the needs

director.

of local students at the forefront.

The nonprofit focuses its efforts on helping students with college entrance examination help. It has been doing so since 2012 at Village Academy.

“I got immersed in that school,” he said.

summer program for students entering

Park pool and learn financial skills from

their sophomore and junior year in

two retired finance professionals.

school. The program is free and takes

“But test preparation is our bread and butter,” Sauer said. “We are extending the school day.”

Executive

students on college visits and other outings.

The nonprofit is always looking for more

Director

Kirsten

Stevens

applied for the grant from Impact 100.

volunteers to help teach the students. If you are interested in getting involved contact, info@delraystudentsfirst.org

and began Delray Students First. The organization takes high school students

Impact 100, the nonprofit is preparing

preparation.

When it comes time for testing day, the nonprofit makes sure the students have

Chairman and Delray resident Mark

their identifications to take the test, a ride

Sauer said he began as a volunteer at

to the exam location and eat breakfast.

Village Academy in 2007. He would

Students also take swim lessons at Pompey

said. So, he applied for nonprofit status

and helps them after-school with exam

Community High School.

Delray Students First is also offering a

He knew he wanted to do more, he

Now, thanks to a $100,000 grant from to expand its reach into Atlantic

receive a $100,000 grant.

We have had some marvelous test scores,”

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those considering moving themselves or their business to Palm Beach County.

She has published a 150-page guide called “Moving to Palm Beach County: The Un-Tourist Guide.”

Police, fire departments release annual reports Want to know what your police and fire rescue departments did in 2015? Their annual reports have been posted online on the city’s website.

The reports include information on 2015 accomplishments. They can both be viewed on mydelraybeach.com.

Healthy Weight Community Champion The city of Delray is one of 80 communities recognized by the Florida Department of Health this year as a Healthy Weight Community Champion.

Its part of the department’s Healthiest Weight Florida initiative, which is a public-private collaboration that brings state agencies, nonprofits, businesses and communities together to help people make informed choices about healthy eating and active living.

The city of Delray has joined to help promote healthy lifestyles by implementing policies and programs that increase physical activity and improve nutrition.

For more information, visit healthiestweightflorida.com Delray resident writes guide to Palm Beach County Delray newcomer Marian White is cracking the code for

It covers arts, culture, shopping, dining, festivals, outdoor activities, sports, beach, schools, jobs, housing, marketing and other happenings in the South Palm Beach County area. The book features guest contributions from local experts, bloggers and agencies.

French photographer releases book featuring Delray Beach French photographer and Delray resident Thierry Dehove has released a destination photography book titled “Delray Beach, Jet’ Aime.”

The book is shows Delray’s beaches, landscapes, architecture and nature.

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You must be 18 years or older to enter at pbctax.net/ contest.

Delray hires new Sustainability Officer Delray Beach has hired Ana Puszkin-Chevlin P.h.D as the city’s Sustainability Officer. She replaces John Morgan who is now serving as the director of the Environmental Services Department.

The money will go toward funding an after-school reading program.

The initiative is a volunteer-based community organization that aims to help local kids by giving back.

A slice of Delray history

For more information on Thierry Dehove, visit thierrydehove.com 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?” 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.

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Delray police officers to begin using body cameras By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Body cameras are on their way to Delray Beach.

Delray Beach police officers are expected to begin using body cameras this month during a trial period, according to the police department.

At a recent city commission meeting, commissioners signed off on purchasing 20 body cameras for about $34,000.

Ultimately, the city would continue to purchase additional body cameras as funding becomes available over a five-

year-period, according to a city memo.

The city would end up with 145 body cameras.

Jacquet knew the Jones family and has been pushing Delray to purchase body cameras for its police department.

“Too often our officers get blamed for things they didn’t do,” he said. “This is a great step toward what we are trying to do.”

It’s an issue Commissioner Al Jacquet has been advocating for since the Corey Jones incident in Palm Beach Gardens when then Palm Beach Gardens Officer Norman Raja, who was in plainclothes, not wearing a body camera and driving an unmarked department-issued vehicle without a dashboard camera, shot Jones during an encounter on the side of Interstate 95.

“He who wears a camera protects himself,” he said during a commission meeting. “Every video you have seen across this country with a cop nine out of 10 times, it was taken with someone’s cell phone. When police have their own it will protect them.”

The body cameras will be purchased from TASER. When officers pull their Tasers, all body cameras will automatically activate.

He said he sees body cameras as a way for the police officers to protect themselves when they are on the job.

Other features of the cameras include a 30 second pre-event buffer, which allows the user to capture 30 seconds of footage prior to turning the camera to record mode, 12 hour battery life and easy uploading and storage programs.

Delray officials will not go forward with dog beach proposal By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Delray’s beach will not go to the dogs.

City commissioners opted not to go forward with a proposed pilot dog beach program.

The proposal would have allowed dogs on a section of the beach near the southern end of the city at Atlantic Dunes Park. The dog beach would have been open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset in the winder and 5 p.m. in the summer.

Dog owners would have to pay for a permit to bring their dog to the beach. The pilot was set to last for six months if approved.

City staff said the program was modeled after other cities that have successful dog beaches like the city of Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.

But commissioners said other dog beaches, like Boca’s, are different than the space proposed for the beach in Delray where people live close to the proposed area.

Commissioners agreed it was best to leave the city’s No. 1 asset to the people and not the dogs.

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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

in

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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Delray Police Chief Jeff Goldman 1. What made you decide to

and Tyler 12 years old. I enjoy sports

become a police officer?

and like to exercise. I started with the

My parents owned a restaurant in Pompano Beach. I worked there as an 18 year old cooking and cleaning. Pompano Beach Police Officers would come in for breakfast and lunch. I would hear them telling stories of their job. I was so enthralled in what they were saying.

One of them asked if I was interested in being a police officer. I jumped at the chance and started as an auxiliary officer in Pompano Beach at 19 years old. I fell in love with the job and made it my career.

Delray Beach Police Department in 1989. Through the years I have had the opportunity to work in many units and gain valuable knowledge of the city and this profession. I started my climb up the ranks in 2000 as a sergeant. From there I was promoted to lieutenant, captain and assistant chief. I was appointed Chief of Police in 2014. It wasn’t easy, as I went back to school to earn my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. I also attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA., a 10-week executive leadership school.

As chief, I oversee 156 sworn officers

2. Tell us about yourself and how you

and 65 non-sworn civilians. We are

worked your way up to police chief.

responsible for ensuring public safety

I was born and raised in South Florida.

I attended high school in Hollywood. I started at Delray Beach PD at the age

for the 16 square miles of our city. We are a full-service police department that is accredited.

of 20, presently I am 47 years old. I am

3. What is the best and most rewarding

married to my wife, Cindy and have

part of working for the city of Delray?

two children, Samantha 15 years old

The most challenging?

Jeff Goldman is the Delray Beach Police Chief. Photo courtesy of Delray Beach Police Department

The best part of working for this city is the people. The people I work with internally at this police department, those at city hall, and those who I meet on a regular basis. It’s such a great place to work and call home for a career in law enforcement. Most rewarding is seeing those I have mentored and championed

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push the most?

We can’t tell people enough to “Lock Your Doors to Keep What’s Yours.” We see plenty of burglaries to unlocked vehicles. It’s also important to educate our senior community about scam artists that target them.

continue to grow professionally and be

5. Tell us about how the department

the next leadership team of the police

uses social media to reach its residents.

department. I am very proud of our

Have you found it effective/helpful?

succession planning and continued investment in our employees. The most challenging part of my job is finding a balance of spending time with my employees and our community. There is not enough time in the day to interact with both. You have to find time each day to walk around and talk with the employees and make it a point to get out of the building to speak with our community.

4. What safety tip does the department

Social media is one of the most important tools for communicating with our residents and visitors. We have more than 11,000 Facebook followers and more than 9,000 for Twitter. I even have my own Facebook page with more than 2,000 followers. We use social media to let the community know about crime trends, safety tips, road closures, missing people, the work of our employees and so much more. It’s an easy way for them to ask us questions, as well.

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Don’t Miss Events 1 Celebrate dad at the sixth annual Mizner Park Downtown Drive Car Show on Father’s Day. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 19 at Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real. Admission to the event is free. The event will feature more than 150 cars including antiques, classics, custom builds, race cars, imports and street rods. For more information, visit miznerpark.com or call 561-362-0606.

2 Help starving children in Haiti by joining Food for the Poor on June 4 for its “Join the Pack” event. The nonprofit will be packing 100,000 life saving meals for hungry children at Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton. The church will become the backdrop for a giant assembly line where volunteers will pack nutritious essentials. For more information call 954-427-2222 ext. 6054

3 Symphonia Strings and violin soloist Mei Mei Luo will perform for free at 7:30 p.m. on June 10 at Mizner Park during “Summer Enchanted Evening.”

4 Delray Beach Historical Society will open its “Fish Tales” exhibit on June 17.

The exhibit explores the pastime of fishing.

5 Sign up for a “Turtle Walk” at Gumbo Limbo. The walks are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in June. The event includes an ecology walk along the beach where you may catch a loggerhead turtle although there is no guarantee. The event starts at 8:45 p.m. and ends when one loggerhead is seen or at midnight. Children must be at least 8 years old. It costs $17 per person. Visit gumbolimbo.org/turtle to reserve a spot.

6 Participate in a “silent disco” at Delray’s Old School Square Fieldhouse on June 2. The event starts at 9 p.m. and costs $20. The DJ dance music is heard from wireless headphones. For more information call 561-243-7922 or visit oldschool-

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7 Celebrate Juneteenth with the Spady Museum at Old School Square. The event celebrates the end of the Civil War and slavery in the United States. The event takes place from 3 to 8 p.m. on June 18. There will be food, music and family friendly events.

8 Catch the Second Annual Chef vs. Chef competition on June 15 with a draw party at Max’s Harvest. Brackets for the 16-week competition will be announced.

The competition begins at 9:30 p.m. on June 22 at Max’s Harvest and will last until one chef remains.

9 If you missed Billy Joel’s New Years Eve concert, head to Boca’s Mizner Park to catch Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute band, on June 17. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

10 Delray will hold its “Dad and Daughter Date Night” at 6:30 p.m. on June 17.

The event will be held at the Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Beach. It will feature food, dancing and fun.

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Cultural Conversation: Kravis Center’s digital organ By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor need an organ in it,’” he said. “The project grew and it really became a performing arts theater with opportunities for opera and broadway.”

“George had been a lover of gadgets,” Dreyfoos said of his friend. “One of the gadgets we liked was the organ. He had a small one in his home.”

Even though the center was ultimately built without the organ, Dreyfoos said space was left to add one.

Dreyfoos said he wanted to memorialize his friend after he was killed when a car hit him while he was riding his bicycle. He wanted to do so by dedicating the organ to his friend.

Known as Opus 11, the organ was dedicated to Dreyfoos’ late business pattern and friend, George W. Mergens. The organ is called the George W. Mergens Memorial Organ.

Kravis Center has recently added a digital organ. Photo courtesy: Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach.

Palm Beach County’s Raymond F. Kravis Center is home to a digital organ and it’s the first performing arts center to install a custom Marshall & Ogletree instrument in its theater.

The custom-designed digital organ made its debut recently when internationally acclaimed organist Cameron Carpenter took the stage with the Jacksonville Symphony.

This organ isn’t the one you would find in a church. It’s a pipeless organ that combines the latest technology with five manuals, 200 stops and 96 audio channels. It has about 300 high-definition sounds sampled from 35 American pipe organs. The organist can make it sound like a string instrument, a clarinet a trumpet and other sounds.

The high-tech instrument completes a dream that was always envisioned for the performing arts center.

When Alexander Dreyfoos donated $5 million to the Kravis Center, he requested $1.5 million of the gift be allotted toward purchasing a digital organ. To keep within the budget for the center, the organ was scrapped from the plans.

It took some time, but the inventor’s wish to add an organ has come true.

“It is pretty exciting,” he said reflecting on the organ’s debut. “I couldn’t expect anything better on our opening concert.”

Dreyfoos said the had the idea to bring a performing arts center and organ to Palm Beach after he spent time living in Boston.

He said he used to go to the Boston Symphony Hall, which has an organ, and thought Palm Beach needs one of these, too.

“The sound is absolutely incredible,” Dreyfoos said. “It’s just a beautiful piece.”

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What’s going on…

Old School Square June 3 - First Friday Art Walk: DANG 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 33444 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Friday, 6-9 p.m. Admission is a suggested $5 donation Art Walk is an open house for the art galleries in downtown Delray Beach. Start your evening at the Cornell Art Museum, where you will see works in a variety of media by artists formerly located at Artists Alley. See the Museum’s current exhibit, “Lit” where 16 internationally recognized artists have used light to bring their creative vision to life.

Thursday, June 9 Old School Square Open Reading Night from 6:30-8:30pm-Free Writers, your stage awaits! An open invitation to all those who enjoy writings of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry is being presented by the Cornell Art Museum.

Writers of any level are welcome to sign

up to read their original work, published or unpublished, to an audience of other literary lovers. Each participant will be given 10-15 minutes to present their piece and after a short discussion will be held to encourage future writing endeavors. Whether you’re a first time writer, a seasoned veteran of the pen, or just want to enjoy the ambiance, the Open Reading Night is perfect for you. Call 212677-4278 to sign up early, or come to The Cornell Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach the day of to sign up as a walk-in.

June 10, 2016 – Sci-Fi Summer: The Day the Earth Stood Still Crest Theatre at Old School Square

after learning something about the natives, Klaatu decides on an alternative approach.

June 16, 2016 – Spider Cherry The Fieldhouse at Old School Square 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 33444 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Thursday, 9 p.m.; tickets $10 Launching summer entertainment in the Fieldhouse is Spider Cherry, the creation of artist Nathan Mercado. Spider Cherry connects many genres, from rock to funk to dance to theatre. As both front man and pianist, Nathan combines a powerful soul/rock voice with an effortlessly slick playing style.

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June 18, 2016 – Juneteenth Festival

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Friday, 7:30 pm; tickets $15/$25 WLRN Radio Theater presents this science fiction classic, where Klaatu and his mighty robot Gort land their spacecraft on Cold War-era Earth just after the end of World War II. They bring an important message to all nations. However,

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June 17 7:30 p.m. Turnstiles - Billy Joel tribute (free) June 19 7 p.m. FAU Old Time Concert in the Park (free) June 21 5 p.m. International Yoga Day Event (ticketed) NamaStacy Yoga Corporation “The Stars cOMe Out at Night!”

5-10pm $20 pre -sale, $25 at the clock tower Mizner Park Amphitheater All proceeds benefit NamaStacy Yoga Corporation Meditation, Kids Yoga, Acro Yoga, Drum Circles, Live music June 24 7:30 p.m. Zoso - Led Zeppelin tribute (free)

Kravis Center

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June 4 at 8 pm (Saturday)

Saturday, 3-8 p.m.; tickets $30 adults, free for ages 17 and under

‘Weird Al’ Jankovic

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Old School Square welcome everyone to a cultural celebration, recognizing a special date in American and Florida history – commemorating the end of slavery. The event will include live music, artistic expressions and demonstrations, belly dancing, drumming, story-telling, speakers and food inside the comfort of the Fieldhouse.

June 30, 2016 – Canvas & Cocktails 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 33444 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Last Thursday each month, 7-9 p.m.

The Creative Arts School has a fun, new art experience, where you can create an art piece in a relaxed atmosphere… all while enjoying a nice glass of wine, a craft beer or a signature cocktail. Each month will offer something different with one of our creative Canvas & Cocktails instructors. It’s a perfect girls’ night out, club night or a date night!

Summer in the city in Boca June 3 6:30pm Rewind 80’s Movie Night featuring Sixteen Candles( Ticketed) June 11 8 p.m. Cyndi Lauper (ticketed)

The Mandatory World Tour “Weird Al” Yankovic, the kinky-haired prince of parody hilarity, has won four Grammy Awards and accolades galore for classics such as Eat It (Michael Jackson’s Beat It) and Like a Surgeon (Madonna’s Like a Virgin). The top-selling comedy recording artist of all time, Weird Al got his start as a shy, accordion-playing teenager. His 2014 rendition, Word Crimes (Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines), debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Al one of only three people to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades. The other two? Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $22 June 19 at 8 pm (Sunday) Maks and Val On Tour: Our Way Maks & Val Live On Tour: Our Way is the thrilling all-new smash hit dance tour of the summer. Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the hottest stars of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars are coming to a theater near you this summer. The brothers are bringing to life the show they have dreamed about since childhood, combining an honest and unfiltered narrative of their life story, with the world class dancing, creativity and passion they are known for. Collaborat-

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ing with the greatest choreographers in the business and supported by a cast of fellow professionals, the show will surprise and delight with timeless elegance and steamy seduction.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $25

The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room Cabaret Young Broadway Stars Summer Residency Program June 3-4 & 10-11 Wayne Hosford Wayne Hosford, the award-winning and critically acclaimed entertainer, singer, musician, comedian actor and composer, is returning to the Royal Room with “Wayne, Women and Song.” He has toured worldwide and performed with numerous cabaret luminaries including Julie Wilson, Christine Andreas, Len Cariou, Ann Hampton Callaway, Michael Feinstein, Dorothy Loudon, Marilyn Maye and more.

Career highlights include performances at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Danny’s Skylight Room, Sardi’s, Spoleto Festival USA and at national conventions for both Democrats and Republicans. He wowed the audience a few weeks ago at this season’s final Culture & Cocktails At The Colony.

Cost: $120 per person for prix fixe dinner and show; $60 for show only.

June 17-18 & 24-25 Spencer Day Widely regarded for his original songs that blend compelling melodies, smart lyrics and lush arrangements, Spencer Day has wooed audiences at venues as diverse as Birdland in New York, the

Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco, Jazz Alley in Seattle, the Pacific Rim Jazz Festival in Manila, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Tanglewood Music Center in Boston, and on national television on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson. His hit song “Till You Come to Me” reached the number one spot on the Contemporary Jazz Billboard charts. His recent album Daybreak debuted at Number One on the iTunes Jazz Chart and reflects Day’s roots in the Great American Songbook, with a contemporary, upbeat twist that has become his signature sound.EndFragment Cost: $120 per person for prix fixe dinner and show; $60 for show only.

Morikami Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series

Takahashi Charitable Foundation

(no advance registration required)

(On view concurrently with Transcending Forms: Japanese Bamboo Baskets)

Learn to artistically capture local fish with the traditional Japanese fish printing technique, gyotaku.

The Kyoto born artists Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun has developed a unique artistic voice that combines traditional Japanese art forms and the bold intensity found in contemporary graphic illustrations. Hiromi’s three-dimensional cut paper pieces are the result of a multi-step process which produces an art that is at once lighthearted fantasy and startlingly alive. This exhibit explores cultural perceptions of female beauty in traditional Japanese society and other tribal cultures.

NEW EXHIBITION! Transcending Forms: Japanese Bamboo Baskets Dates: Friday, June 10 – Sunday, September 18, 2016

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation

Cost: $8/adults (ages 11+); $6/child (ages 4-10); FREE for museum members ages 3 and under

(On view concurrently with Shadows of the Floating World: Paper Cuts by Hiromi Moneyhun)

$2 for taiko performance (optional). Reservations are not required.

For thousands of years, Japanese farmers and artisans have plaited woody grasses of the bamboo family into practical containers. Utilitarian and unsigned by their maker, these containers were used for fishing, winnowing, or even flower display for the refined tea ceremony. During the 1950s, a small number of bamboo artists moved beyond functional baskets to experiment with purely sculptural forms. Drawing from works in the Morikami collection, this exhibition will trace the evolution of the humble Japanese bamboo basket from its agricultural beginnings to the revolutionary bamboo expressions of avant-garde artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Date: Friday, June 10, 2016

Sushi & Stroll is back for the summer and offers a tranquil, twilight stroll through the 16-acre gardens and spectacular sunset views. Excite your palate with something delicious from the Cornell Café, indulge in some shopping at the Museum Store, or tantalize your senses with a drumming performance by Fushu Daiko. Please note the museum galleries are closed for these special nights. Food and drink are sold separately and are not included in admission price.

NEW EXHIBITION! Shadows of the Floating World: Paper Cuts by Hiromi Moneyhun Dates: Friday, June 10 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Henri and Tomoye

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Family Fun: Father’s Day Fish Printing Date: Sunday, June 19, 2016 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: Free with paid museum admission

Sumi-e Ink Painting Workshop Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $35 (advance registration required) Material fee: $3 (cash payable to the instructor) Learn about the history and philosophy of sumi-e and how it relates to the subjects painted. Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China to Japan in the 12th century. Composition and how to paint with brush and Japanese ink, two traditional implements, will be introduced.

Students will have time to do a simple sumi-painting using the principals of composition.

Family Fun Holiday Activity: Tanabata Date: Thursday, June 30 – Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: Free with paid museum admission (no advance registration required) Tanabata traces its origins to the legend of Altair and Vega, stars and lovers separated by the Milky Way, allowed to meet just once a year: on the seventh day of the seventh month. During this time of year in Japan, families decorate bamboo branches with wishes for the future. Mirroring that tradition, visitors can write their own special wishes and place them on the tanabata bamboo in the museum lobby.

Arts Garage Fri. June 3, 8pm & Sat. June 4, 8pm TITO PUENTE JR. B-DAY BASH |

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LATIN JAZZ Tito Puente, Jr. flawlessly carries on the musical legacy left by his father with charm and grace. Be prepared to mambo the night away as he brings his phenomenal band to Arts Garage for a high voltage celebration.

“His skill at playing, singing and dancing is undeniable… Tito Puente Jr. shines with a talent that is all his own.” -The Examiner

TICKETS: $25/35/45 Friday, June 10, 8pm - BETTY FOX | Blues Soul is what it’s all about with this gut-busting, heart wrenching quartet. Performing a danceable mixture of funk, blues, and old school soul, Betty Fox is Florida’s hottest new vocalist, and an incredible entertainer.

Betty is a force to be reckoned with, as the 2015 representative of the Suncoast Blues Society, an International Blues Challenge Finalist, and a two-time winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best Local Blues Act”. With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwaver-

ing talent.

TICKETS: $25/35/45 SAT. June 11 - CAROLINE WATERS - Jazz Pop Caroline belts out her jazz songs and describes her performance style as “funky eclectic pop with a jazz flourish, sensual

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Tito Puente, Jr. flawlessly carries on the musical legacy left by his father with charm and grace. Be prepared to mambo the night away for a high voltage celebration.

Performing a danceable mixture of funk, blues, and old school soul, the award-winning singer is Florida’s hottest new vocalist and an incredible entertainer.

Waters’ funky, rhythm and blues, smooth jazz and dreamy ballads have been earning her international attention. Come check her out as she showcases her new musical thriller, “Finding Venus”.

2 nights, 2 unique shows! Experience the authentic art form of Spanish dance, with a display of colorful costumes, soulful song, and the highest caliber of professional dancers.

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The vivacious and charming singer draws from a repertoire of classic blues and jazz standards, delivering a focused blend of West Coast Jump, Blues and Swing with her rockin’ band.

Voted by Rolling Stone as one of the 10 Greatest Drummers of All Time, the legendary Palmer put together this show to pay homage to his supergroup, Emerson Lake & Palmer.

Voted the Best Jazz Artist of the Year by the Miami New Times, LeNard Rutledge’s robust vocals have made him one of the most sought-after talents in contemporary jazz.

The soul singer and her stellar blues band are a tour de force, with legendary influences like Etta James and Janis Joplin. “A mesmerizing performer, with a voice for the ages.”

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grooves, dreamy melodies and deeply empowering lyrics.”

It is her funky rhythm and blues, her smooth jazz and her dreamy ballads that are bringing her international attention.

“Her voice has a greater passion, quality and strength than the majority of famed divas (such as Mariah Carey and Celine

Dion,) as she draws the power of Sheena Easton and the ethereal beauty of Tori Amos and Enya.” - Metro LA Waters is currently showcasing her new musical thriller, Finding Venus. This musical tells the true story of the frightening and amazing healing journey that followed Caroline’s near death accident at age eighteen. Join her at Arts Garage as she sings

songs from her musical and other original music. A powerful night not to be missed.

TICKETS: $25/35/45 FRI. JUNE 17, 8 P.M. - FLAMENCO PURO Presents “FLAMENCO DEL AYER” (Flamenco of Yester-

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This exhilarating production encompasses a historical journey into the roots of traditional flamenco dance and it’s persevering beauty. Choreographed and directed by Clarita Filgueiras, this exciting show celebrates the heart and soul of Spain with a display of colorful costumes, fans, soulful song, and the virtuosity of the flamenco dance and guitar.

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Your local mom scoop on the local dad scoop on Father’s Day By: Heather McMechan Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Father’s Day is near and I always have a

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Dash around the world on the Grand Celebration By: Jeff Dash Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Way back in 1986 I was a guest on the inaugural sailing of the Carnival Celebration. After a wonderful life as a Carnival ship, the ship has been refurbished and is sailing from the Port of Palm Beach on two night cruises to Grand Bahama Island. It is a great option for those that do not want to run down to Miami for a short cruise. It is the ideal ship to get started in cruising. Another option is the cruise and stay option, which allows you to stay for two, four, or six nights at a hotel Gn grand Bahama, essentially using the ship as a ferry.

The ship, which holds 1,800 passengers has 9 public decks and has 751 passenger cabins. Four dining venues are available including a buffet that is open late, a main sit-down restaurant, a poolside grill and a specialty that charges a supplement.

There is also a main theater that seats 850 passengers, a casino, eight bars and lounges, and a nightclub/disco. There are age-appropriate kids clubs, an arcade and game room, and a splash pool. The ship has two additional pools, three jacuzzis, a spa, a salon with a sauna, a steam-room

and a fitness area.

With the Grand Celebration, old-time cruising is back. They have set-seating dining, steel drum bands, and a midnight buffet. That means passengers have to do without ice skating rinks, ziplines, high diving acts and rock-climbing walls. The Grand Celebration gives passengers a sense of what ocean cruising is all about. Live nightly entertainment, several pools and hot tubs, a casino and children’s clubs are enough to keep passengers entertained for two nights.

It seems everyone is on-board to have a good time, even the crew, who seem more at ease than on other ships. Legends Theater impresses not only with its 850 seat capacity, but also the size of its stage.. The signature production shows change every eight weeks, but include performances of popular American hits with plenty of costume changes, plus variety acts that might feature contortionists, acrobats, comedians or magicians. In addition to live musical performances and headliner shows, the theater is used for comedy shows, movies and orientation.

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The Par a Dice Casino has more than 75 slot machines, 4 black jack tables,a craps table, roulette, and three poker tables.

The bars and lounges are scattered on the upper decks. The Indulgence Spa on Deck 9 has an expansive spa menu with options ranging from mud and cellulite wraps to aromatherapy and hot stone treatments. The salon offers wash and cuts, hair-coloring, island hair braiding and makeovers. Tucked away in the back of the Spa is a Fitness area with treadmills, bikes and weight machines.

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They also have 18 handicap-accessible cabins. There are also 18 suites. They have a kids program and a teen zone.

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Pizza 101 at Solita & Mastino

Dinner: It’s gone to the dogs

By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

By: Ryan Boylston Publisher

Solita & Mastino is taking you back to school.

She’s the one you can’t wait to come home to after a long day. Snuggling on the couch watching sitcoms with her is the best thing in the world. Her love for you is unconditional, and she’s never ashamed to show it. So, why not take her out for a nice steak dinner?

The Delray Beach restaurant has started a pizza academy where the lesson is: Pizza 101. The interactive class combines history, art and food.

It begins with a cocktail, beer or glass of wine, an apron and a history lesson about pizza.

The teacher, restaurateur Steven Dapuzzo, explains that pizza dates back to biblical times. The pizza we know today can be traced all the way to 996 AD in Naples, Italy. He said the different types of pizza made back then were focaccia-style and marinara. Marinara-style pizza, he explained, is named after the mariners and made by their wives.

One of the most beloved pizzas was created in 1887. The queen at the time loved pizza, which was considered a street food. It was rumored that she would put on monks-attire and go out to find pizza, Dapuzzo said.

The king served heavy, French-based food in the palace. Since the queen loved pizza, they had a contest to see who could cook the best pizza. The winner was Rafael Esposito, who combined three ingredients to make the Italian flag. The result, a Neapolitan Margherita pizza, which was named after the queen.

A pizza oven was built in the palace and pro-

Take a pizza making class at Solita & Mastino. Photo courtesy of Solita & Mastino.

tected by mastinos, guard dogs. The restaurant takes its name after those guard dogs.

The class teaches how to make a Neapolitanstyle Margherita pizza. One of the biggest secrets is the flour. The restaurant uses 00 flour, which is super fine. Dappuzzo reveals other tricks along the way on how to prepare the dough and the proper ratio of toppings.

He even gives you tips for how to do it at home without the 1,000-plus degree pizza oven.

While waiting for your individual pie to be complete, the pizza chef whips up tasting of pizzas on the menu to taste.

You leave the class full and with the secret recipe.

The class is offered on a rolling basis. Dates of when the class is offered can be found online, society8.com.

There is one problem, however. This special lady in your life isn’t your wife or girlfriend… …She’s your dog.

for those who want to step it up, Max’s Grille in Mizner Park offers a special menu for your number one pal, ranging from gluten-free biscuits for the sensitive pet to an 8 oz. filet mignon with roasted potatoes and steamed spinach for the aristocrat. And why deny the dessert? Let her “nom” on some frozen Pupcakes (peanut butter and yogurt treats) while you sip your cappuccino. Ah, life is good.

And yes, they’ll give you a doggie bag.

This tends to complicate going out a bit. Where can you take your beloved pet out to dinner without, at the very least, getting a few upturned noses or raised eyebrows?

Five reasons why your dog is a better dining companion

Fortunately, South Florida is a decidedly pet friendly locale, with our mild climate allowing for plenty of year-round outdoor dining options.

Many establishments have come to the realization that welcoming furry friends is good for business.

2) She won’t embarrass you by sending her steak back or complaining about the service

When dining alfresco with the pup, most people usually opt for a plain burger patty or grilled chicken. But

5) No woman can resist a single man dining alone with his adorable dog.

Just saying.

1) She’s a cheap date because she doesn’t drink.

3) You won’t feel pressured to keep the conversation going 4) She cleans up after herself

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Stroke prevention awareness spread in local hospitals Staff report Tenet Healthcare Florida hospitals brought awareness of stroke prevention during National Stroke Awareness Month last month.

Tenet has 10 stroke centers in South Florida including Delray Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center.

The theme used to educate is “Time is Brain,” which explains the importance of time in the treatment of a stroke.

“Each minute left untreated, a stroke patient loses 1.9 million neurons,” Marsha Pow-

ers, CEO of Tenet’s Florida Region said in a statement. “That’s why we have dedicated multidisciplinary teams in place to act fast to ensure patients receive potentially lifesaving treatments as quickly as possible.”

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts, according to Tenent. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood it needs to survive. Tenet officials said patient outcomes improve when action is taken early to restore blood flow to the brain.

Use the American Stroke Association’s FAST test to remember warning signs that assess three specific symptoms of a stroke: • Facial weakness - can the person smile?

Has their mouth or eye drooped?

• Arm weakness - can the person raise both arms?

• Speech problems - can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?

• Time - if you observe any of these signs, call 911

West Boca Medical Center earns top score in patient safety Staff report West Boca Medical Center has received an “A” Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that provides patient safety information.

The nonprofit scores hospitals biannually based on performance in keeping patients safe from preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections. The grading scale goes from A to F. The hospital has received an “A” ranking nine consecutive times.

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“We are pleased to achieve the highest rating for the ninth consecutive time since the inception of this designation four years ago,” said Mitch Feldman, CEO of West Boca Medical Center. “It demonstrates that our commitment to patient safety is continually making a difference.”

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The Leapfrog Group evaluated and graded more than 2,500 hospitals nationwide. West Boca Medical Center’s “A” score is part of The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2016 report and can be found in the latest update to the Hospital Safety Score.

The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts in patient safety and is designed to provide the public information that can be used to protect themselves and their families.

Delray Medical Center recognizes National Trauma Awareness month Staff report Delray Medical Center recognized victims of traumatic injuries during National Trauma Awareness Month in May.

If you have Parkinson’s, your days are often spent dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of this debilitating disease, including shaking, stiffness, difficulty moving and involuntary muscle spasms.

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The hospital hosted its annual Trauma Survivors’ Celebration on May 23 where past trauma patients and their families celebrated the lives saved by the physicians, nurses and staff at the hospital.

This year, the hospital is supporting the theme “Safe Steps for Seniors,” which focuses on senior safety and falls.

According to the American Trauma Society, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls result in more than 2.5 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 734,000 hospitalizations and more than 21,700 deaths.

“We hope this year’s theme will draw attention to this prevalent issue and help promote change within the community,” Mark Bryan, CEO of Delray Medical Center said in a statement.

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Check out aerial silk yoga By: Raul J. Rodriguez MD, DABPN, DABAM Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

The first and most basic benefit of aerial silk yoga is that it is so new and so different. A novel experience, in and of itself, stimulates positive chemical reactions in the brain.

This type of stimulation raises levels of certain brain chemicals such as Dopamine and promotes creation of a number of new brain connections. The benefits include improvements in mood and some protection from dementia. Any new experience will create a similar reaction in the brain, but the degree of stimulation created by aerial silks is on the very high end of the scale.

When you walk into a silk yoga studio the first thing you will notice are the vibrant colors of the swings. The space is as inviting as it is captivating, setting the stage for a graceful practice. Beauty has a powerful effect on the brain and aerial silks at the most basic level is just that, beautiful. It is easy to get caught up in what feels more like a romantic dance than a form of exercise, but that is exactly what you want to do. It is easier to escape into this peaceful world while cradled in the comfort of

your silk sling. The sling provides comfort when you are trying to restore and an embrace of support when you are extending into a challenging pose. The new physical orientations, such as the many inverted positions, force the brain to quickly adapt in a number of different ways beyond just visually. It is difficult to match the magnitude of this new experience.

Beyond the neurochemical benefits derived from the new experience, aerial silks provides a number of psychological benefits. Hanging upside-down seems easy enough until you actually try to do it past the age of 22. It is natural for most people to experience some apprehension before their first silk inversion. Facing this natural fear and then actually overcoming it is a major psychological victory with far-reaching benefits. Most people live a life working around their fears and perceived limitations. Going past your first assisted inversion and becoming adept at initiating and controlling your own inversions blows the top off of living in fear. This actually builds confidence that spills over into other aspects of the person’s life, including career and relationships. People are amazed at how powerful this confidence builder can be. Feeling stronger mentally only facilitates getting stronger physically.

as back and joint pain. The relief of pain without the use of medications is the optimal solution for an injury and improves quality of life. Inverted positions also help with lymphatic drainage and improve circulation. A body that heals efficiently only makes you feel good.

In addition to the neurochemical benefits of aerial silk yoga, the body derives a number of physical benefits as well. The partial neutralization of gravity in certain positions creates an effect of decompression on the spine and other joints. Improving flexibility in a decompressed position offers additional benefits over just basic flexibility work alone. This can help with common problems such

Dr Rodriguez is the founder of the Delray Center for Healing, Bamboo Garden Yoga, and Delray Aerial Yoga. Delray Aerial Yoga is a full-scale aerial silks yoga studio wit highly experienced instructors that caters to all skill and experience levels of students.

Feeling good and being healthy is a common goal for all of us. There are not many opportunities where we get to try something so radically new that we actually remember our “first time” doing it. Aerial silk yoga is exactly one of these rare opportunities. Face your fears and go hang yourself.

Boca’s WOW Health Group caters to women By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Want a one-stop shop where you can go for all your health and wellness concerns? Boca Raton’s WOW Health Group may be the place.

The office combines beauty and wellness with a team of estheticians and physicians who address women’s issues from anti-aging treatments to weight management treatments.

Recently, we tried out one of WOW’s newest treatments called Alpha-Stim M. The portable machine sends alpha waves through your body. Alpha waves are what some say put people in a zen-like or meditative state. The treatment is used to help people with anxiety, depression and even pain.

Licensed massage therapist and esthetician Nikita Brown explained how the treatment works and that the machine can be bought for home-use if it is prescribed to a patient. She said the technology has been used by the military to help treat soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Little probes hang from your ears like earrings and you feel tiny pulsations on your ears. You can control how strong the

Brown said the probes can be used on places where a person has joint pain as well.

So, I closed my eyes and let the alpha waves take over. I don’t know how deep of a state I got into, but I do know when Brown nudged me to open my eyes, my face was completely flushed as the vibrations got the blood flow moving in my face.

If you want to stay more traditional when relaxing, WOW offers massages, facials and a menu of other treatments.

Paramedical esthetician Evette Carrazana demonstrated a facial offered on the menu. She said her No. 1 requested treatment is anything that will help with anti-aging.

“The Fountain of Youth, everyone is looking for it,” she said.

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How to have fun hanging yourself: Ok, that statement could be taken the wrong way if you have never heard of aerial silk yoga. Aerial silks refers to a new type of yoga that is practiced with the assistance of a silk swing as a tool to help students achieve the traditional Yoga positions. Much of this exciting practice involves actual aerial suspension, which creates a very different experience than what people are used to with more traditional practices. Yoga in general offers a number of health and wellness benefits. Aerial silk yoga takes it to the next level with a whole host of additional benefits.

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Holistic Treatment for Vertigo and dizziness symptoms By: Dr. Haley Girard, DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers You’ve likely heard someone you know speak of “having vertigo,”or maybe you yourself have experienced the unpleasant symptoms of abnormal spinning sensations, lightheadedness, or imbalance. Vertigo itself is a symptom, not a condition, and can be caused by a number of vestibular conditions.

According to a poll on vestibular.org, participants were asked “In a years time, how many days of work do you miss due to your vestibular disorder?” Out of 494 respondents, 253 (51%) responded that they are unable to work, and 101 respondents (20%) reported missing two to five weeks of work per year.

This is a significant amount of time and these symptoms are obviously very negatively impacting the quality of life of those they are affecting. While this poll is questioning sufferers of many vestibular disorders, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo symptoms.

BPPV occurs when otoliths (small calcium carbonate particles) become dislodged from the membrane where they are normally embedded, inside of the organs within the inner ear that detect movement. When these particles become trapped in the inner ear canals,

West Boca Medical Center appoints new chief operating officer Staff report Ryan Lee has been appointed the new chief operating officer of West Boca Medical Center.

In his role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital and for providing management oversight for the development of new clinical initiatives.

abnormal perceptions of movement of the environment around you or of yourself occur due to the vestibular stimulation caused by the improper position of these particles.

Specific head movements usually trigger the vertigo when true BPPV is occurring, and these head movements result in reflexive eye movements, or nystagmus, which indicate which area of the inner ear is involved. At The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology, our board certified chiropractic neurologists use their extensive functional neurological training to detect the area involved, and are well equipped to treat BPPV through conservative measures including the Epley maneuver, specific chiropractic adjustments, balancing exercises, and general habituation exercises.

Lee comes from South Carolina. He began his tenure at Tenet Healthcare in 2013 as the director of physician services at Coastal Carolina Hospital. From there, he was promoted to associate administrator where he was involved with development projects, including the expansion of the Women’s Pavilion, the addition of the MRI suite and the renovation of the Operating Room. Lee also played a lead role in the construction of the hospital’s new Observation Suite and Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit.

“Ryan will serve as a valued addition to our leadership team, and we are pleased to welcome him to the West Boca family,” hospital CEO Mitch Feldman said in a statement. “He brings a wide breadth of

knowledge that will be integral as we continue to expand our network of services and provide our community with high quality care close to home.”

Lee is a graduate of the Tenet Leadership Academy, a 15-month senior leader development program that brings together a small class of high-potential clinicians, administrators and corporate office employees. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Lee received his Master in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Clemson University.

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Experience a happier, healthier pregnancy—with Reflexology By: Laura Norman Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers cialize in supporting fertility and pregnancy, both in Delray Beach.

What is Reflexology? Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to “reflex points” on the hands, face, ears and (most commonly) feet to bring balance to all your organs, glands, and every part of your body. There are nearly 15,000 nerves in the feet alone, one reason why reflexology is so soothing, relaxing and pleasurable—and also therapeutic.

One of my favorite things about being a Reflexologist is when I help mothers-tobe enjoy happier, healthier pregnancies.

Reflexology offers many benefits to help expectant mothers, their partners, other children in the family and their new babies have a joyful experience with conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.

That’s why I am so thrilled and excited to be providing my reflexology services at a wonderful birthing Center, the Orchid Nest at the Palms Birth House, and at Acupuncture Associates, where they spe-

Is Reflexology Safe During Pregnancy?

According to the experts—yes! During my over forty years of professional practice I have helped hundreds of women through their pregnancies and births.

And, because stimulating certain reflex points can sometimes bring on uterine contractions, I recommend that you find a therapist who is specifically trained in treating pregnant women.

What are the Benefits of Reflexology in Pregnancy?

Conception: Starting an amazing new life on its way is easy for some couples– and a challenge for others. Stress is often a factor, and reflexology is a natural way

to achieve deep relaxation. Reflexology sessions can also stimulate the reproductive organs and enhance healthy glandular function.

even hemorrhoids. Reflexology can also ease emotional stresses, such as depression and anxiety, and reinvigorate a wilting energy level.

You and your partner can easily learn to give one another a simple, pleasurable reflexology routine that releases tensions while promoting warmth, trust and intimacy–the perfect environment for creating new life. In the deeply relaxed state that results from such a session, you are open to suggestions you give yourself.

That’s a great time for visualization, such as imagining yourself holding your beautiful newborn in your arms. My book, Feet First, gives a simple, easily followed reflexology routine to assist in conception.

How Does Reflexology Help During Labor–and After? A 2011 study demonstrated that reflexology eases the birth process.

Women in the study who received reflexology during labor experienced less pain and shorter labors than those who received only emotional support.

Pregnancy: Once your baby is on the way, reflexology offers a multitude of benefits. It can soothe aches and pains in your back and joints, which are working overtime to support your new “passenger.” Reflexology can help relieve the discomforts that often accompany pregnancy, such as morning sickness, heartburn, fluid retention, constipation, breast tenderness, hypertension, insomnia, bladder problems, mild cramping, and

Another study in 2010 showed that reflexology sessions improved sleep for mothers after their babies were born. A little reflexology “footwork” can also help re-balance your body after giving birth, stimulate milk production and release unneeded baby-weight.

Each pregnancy is unique, and reflexology is a natural choice to assist you, your baby and your family to enjoy a happy, healthy, joyful pregnancy.

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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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5 questions with Jim Dunn, Vice President and General Manager of JM Lexus 1. What does a day in the life of a GM at JM Lexus look like? Tell us about it.

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.

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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.

FLORIDA 360 REALTY has opened a new office in Delray’s Fountain Square complex, 80 NE Fifth Ave.

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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.

Boca chamber news

For more information, contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com

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.

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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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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.

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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

Howard and Bill are the kind of people that smart elected

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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Then Jack Happened

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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For Barbara By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief We lost Barbara Garito last month.

She was a wonderful person; truly unforgettable.

Like many, many others who knew and worked with Barbara, I loved and respected her very much.

She served as City Clerk when I was on the Commission and she swore me in when I was elected in 2000 and again in 2001 and 2003 when I became mayor. She sat at the end of the dais for four years of my seven year term and when the going got rough—as it sometimes does in local government—I knew I could look to my left and always find a friend and calming influence.

We clicked from the instant we met. I have a feeling that Barbara clicked with lots and lots of people, but right away you felt like you knew her forever. I had lost my mother to cancer two years before I ran for the City Commission. There was something about Barbara—her friendliness, her sense of humor, her ability to connect with others—that reminded me

of my mom. So she became a touchstone for me. Someone I felt safe talking to and asking for candid and honest advice.

When Barbara retired in 2004, we went to the golf course to say so long and thank you. I remember the tributes and the kind remarks and I remember telling the crowd that Barbara could be best defined by the word “warmth.”

She was a down to earth person. Funny, smart, grounded and so supportive of her staff and everyone she worked with.

She loved her city, very much. She also loved her family, which was a Delray family. Her husband, Larry was a firefighter known to all the kids in town for his outreach into schools, their son Tim was also a firefighter and became a captain, rising high up in a very good organization. Their son-in-law Charlie Stravino rose to assistant fire chief. They are all great contributors to Delray Beach. And it’s the people who make a place great.

Barbara was one of the greats. There is just no doubt.

When I think of Barbara, I think of family. She talked about them often, her husband, her kids and grandkids and all the fun they had together. During holi-

day parades, they always sat in the same spot on Atlantic Avenue, what we dubbed “Garito” corner and for the 7 parades my kids and I rode in we always looked forward to passing them by so we could see them laughing and having a blast.

When I was mayor, I enjoyed visiting the clerk’s office which was the happiest place in a happy City Hall. Barbara had a great group of people working for her and when it was time to retire she turned the reigns over to Chevelle Nubin, a wonderful person whom she had prepared very well for the job. Chevelle became president of the Florida Association of City Clerk’s last week, a testament to her talent and hard work and also a tribute to Barbara’s skill at finding and developing talent. She took pride in everybody who worked for her and she took a lot of pride in Delray Beach.

As to sober home issue, I greatly appreciate Congresswoman Frankel’s leadership on this issue that impacts all of Florida and many other states. I’m not sure many people realize how meaningful it was to get a congressional delegation together with a senior cabinet-level delegation to Delray Beach to tour our city and see first-hand the abuses going unchecked by current outdated laws and agency policy. As we toured many neighborhoods, they heard from our senior staff what is really going on. They

Along the way, she touched a lot of lives, mentored many public servants and raised a family in our community that has given back enormously.

Isn’t that what this should all be about?

A village is community and community is relationships.

We lost a really great person this week, but we were so blessed to have her right here in Delray Beach.

The day before she passed, I happened to have lunch with several former de-

You touched our hearts and you will be in our hearts forever.

By: Mayor Cary Glickstein Special to the Delray newspaper

Here is what he had to say:

When we learned that she passed, there was an outpouring of emotion and sadness. She was one of the really good ones—someone who came here in the early 70s from New Jersey and worked hard to build a really nice city.

We met for lunch a few times after she retired and I could always count on seeing her during the annual St. Vincent’s Spring Festival. I didn’t see her this year and I missed visiting with her and her family. I missed the laughter and I missed her trademark warmth.

Commission Corner We checked in with Delray Mayor Cary Glickstein to get his take on the recent closed-door meeting of officials at Old School Square regarding sober homes.

partment heads that have retired but remain in touch, like a great team does. We talked about Barbara at lunch and were encouraged to hear that she might have been doing a little bit better.

were visibly shocked. At the end of the tour and subsequent multi-city/county meeting, both congresswoman Frankel and I felt encouraged we would see a new Joint Agency Statement, perhaps as soon as August, that may provide all cities with the legal cover to craft reasonable ordinances that preserve the character of existing neighborhoods and still afford persons in recovery reasonable opportunities to heal in residential settings but with real consumer protections against the many unscrupulous sober home owners and operators that currently ignore neighborhood impacts and exploit human suffering for profit.

The Dept. of Justice (charged with enforcement) togeth-

Thanks, Barbara for all you gave to your Delray family.

We love you.

er with the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (charged with interpretation) are responsible for promulgating a Joint Agency Statement providing meaningful interpretation and definitions of federal laws based on real world conditions. The Fair Housing Act was last amended in 1988; the current Joint Agency Statement was issued in 1999, an era that predates the current sober home business model and the proliferation. Changing federal laws is extremely difficult. JAS’s are persuasive in federal court as they speak to the intent of the legislation within current context. In this instance, we are hopeful a JAS would recognize the public safety need to regulate the complex web of substance abuse, addiction and recovery that reflects contemporaneous conditions of 2016. Let’s hope they go to work when the get back to DC so that we see something soon.

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Society Scene

The Government Affair committee of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce honored retiring Fire Chief Danielle Connor. From left to right, Christina Morrison, Economic Development Chair, Todd L’Herrou (Chamber of Commerce Vice President), Kelli Freeman (Chairman of the Board) and Jeff Perlman, Government Affairs Chair with Chief Daniele Connor (seated). Photo courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce.

Larry Savvides, Mizner Country Club General Manager; Dawn Newby, Mizner Country Club Catering Manager; Michelle Smith, Counselor; Carol, Ciara, Jazmeiry, Lily; and Angela Clarke, PACE Executive Director at the Ladies’ Annual Charity Card Party at Mizner Country Club, which raised $3,000 for the PACE Center for Girls.

Natalia, one of the garden girls from The Delray Beach Children’s Garden, is handpicking fat, well-fed Tomato Hornworms off of a Tree Spinach Shrub. There is no need for pesticides when a little icky, sticky fun is to be had handpicking the rascals off of one of their, and our favorite foods.

Photo courtesy of the Delray Beach Children’s Garden.

Delray resident Chuck Halberg at the Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches 5th Annual Better Ball Invitational Golf Tournament. Photo courtesy of JLM Communications.

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Share your perfect Delray day By: Stephen Chrisanthus Special to the Delray newspaper This summer the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative invites you to have your “Perfect Day in Delray.”

The team responsible for the marketing of the city is launching its summer advertising campaign aimed at luring in travelers in the somewhat slower summer and shoulder months, and it kicks off this month. The ads aim to showcase the almost infinite combinations of ways you can experience Delray Beach.

Ads will spotlight real residents and describe how they spend their morning, noon and night providing insight to visitors on the various ways one can spend a whole day in Delray. “It’s a great way to show how locals spend their days and it gives visitors an idea of the specific places we like to go and things to do”, said Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative.

After just seeing several of the advertising profiles it becomes obvious the city has a lot more to offer than one can experience in a single day. Whether it be enjoying some outdoor activity, dining at a favorite spot on the Ave or enjoying some live entertainment, the locals really know how to enjoy the city and it’s fun to read all the different variations, not to mention get new ideas for yourself.

Hotels have jumped on board with the campaign, offering great deals and summer specials to allow visitors to stay longer and do more. With deep discounts and enticing packages it allows people who may not be able to stomach the prices during high season to have chance to experience the city.

Delray Beach will be happening this summer and it’s a great place for a weekend visit.

The town boasts two miles of some of the prettiest beach in Palm Beach County, but the beach is only the very beginning. This exciting, elegant and yet unpretentious oasis of the county has temptations to tantalize any temperament. With culture, sports, art, shopping, nightlife and much more, there are so many ways to enjoy your day in beautiful Delray.

There is still time to participate so send in your perfect day and have it posted for all to see. Send a description of your day and a photo to tmazer@delraybeach.com.

For more information on the campaign and a complete listing of hotel specials, visit delraybeachsummer.com

New and noticed downtown By: Delray’s Downtown Development Authority Special to the Delray newspaper All of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) districts from The Set, Pineapple Grove, and the Beachside, to Atlantic Avenue and SOFA are experiencing exciting changes. We would like to offer a special welcome to the new residents of the SofA One Apartments who have recently moved downtown.

Museum/Entertainment (Vintage Pinball) – E. Atlantic Ave Windy City Pizza Restaurant – The Set KTCHN - WOO Incubator Space

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Elektrik Boutique

The Grove Health

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Restorative Medical Center – Pineapple Grove

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market

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The Metropolitan Residential/Retail/Office – SOFA

Restaurant - SOFA

2nd Time Around (will be moving on June 1st to their other location at 801 George Bush Blvd)

Juice Papi

Project Mate Bar

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Juice Bar - SOFA

Specialty Store – Pineapple Grove

Uptown Delray

Black Pearl Fine Art

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Gallery – E. Atlantic Ave

Olio

Gary Rack’s FARMHOUSE Kitchen

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Restaurant – Opening May 16 – E. Atlantic Ave

Style & Wine

Retail/Grocery – Pineapple Grove Dunkin’ Donuts

MareBlu Retail – Beachside PEDEGO Delray Electric Bicycle Rentals & Retail Store – Arts & Entertainment District

Retail - SOFA Expansion PurLife Fitness Fitness – Pineapple Grove Coming Soon

CENA: Modern Italian

Capital One 360 Café

Restaurant – E. Atlantic Ave

Banking – E. Atlantic Ave

Silver Ball Museum Arcade

Under Construction

Uptown Atlantic

Residential Apartments - SOFA Leasing SofA One Residential Apartments – SOFA Sales 111 First Delray Residential Condominiums – SOFA Save the date for the DDA’s Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2016. It will be held Aug. 1 through Aug. 7.

For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or call 561.243.1077.

From the Delray Chamber of Commerce CEO Three things to get excited about and three things to be concerned about Things I’m excited about: ■ The entrepreneurial scene – entrepreneurs are excelling and expanding.

Businesses made in Delray, for Delray and growing beyond Delray – like the Downtowner, Delivery Dudes, and Saltwater Brewery. These young minds have created products and services that are getting national attention and encouraging other entrepreneurs.

■ Sister Cities – you may have heard we now have official Sister City partnerships with Aquin, Haiti as well as Pesaro, Italy; Moshi, Tanzania; and Miyazu, Japan. The arts and culture, student exchanges, and business connections is very exciting.

■ Delray to Marina del Rey, LA and beyond – together with the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative and Ocean Properties we are building relationships promoting business and tourism coast to coast. The synergies are endless.

Convenient and direct flights are available and Marina del Rey/Santa Monica/ LA is about 15 minutes from LAX. Things I’m concerned about and what the Chamber is doing: Drug related issues nationally and in Delray—we are really concerned about issues related to overdoses, patient brokering and all around bad-practices.

Our Board Member, Suzanne Spencer with the Drug Task Force and our Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Manager and many elected officials in the county are coming together at the Chamber often and digging into these issues.

Social Media – Social media is amazing – offering so many benefits in getting any message you want out to the world.Business activities, family milestones, corralling help for a cause. But social media can also promote gossip, bad facts and overall horrible messaging. I see big decisions being guided by false social media and individuals speaking as if they represent

the masses. Social media can be dangerous. I’m concerned. We at the Chamber think very carefully before we speak out on social media; and, we hold any difficult discussions in person rather than picking battles before the masses.

Special Events – We shared concerns with City Leaders who asked us join them on a special events task force to evaluate the number, frequency and quality of special events in our town. Event planners came to the table and made revisions, eliminations and upgraded the quality of events and continue to do so. We do not agree with some who want to cancel events and move all events out of the downtown. The events helped create the “vibe” in Delray. We remain very engaged in this discussion.

As you can see your local business community has much to be grateful for and we are here to serve and help create solutions in areas of concern as well.

Warmly, Karen Granger

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Here is what we think…

By: Delray newspaper staff Something is rotten at City Hall.

There we said it.

It’s out there now. And we better do something about it.

For close to three years, the morale and turnover at City Hall has been the quiet talk of the town. At first it was a whisper “did you hear so and so is leaving” and now it’s a roar: “wow, what’s going on.”

We get around. We speak to people who work at City Hall at every level from department head to entry level and the refrain is the same: morale stinks, there is a culture of fear and just about everybody who has options is exploring them.

when you lead with a bat across the head.

Something is clearly going wrong at City Hall.

Like most cities in Florida, Delray Beach is a council/manager form of government.

That means the Mayor and city commissioners sit as a board of directors setting policy for a City Manager who acts as the CEO of the organization. In Delray, the City Commission has two employees: the manager and the city attorney. Both answer directly to the Commission, but every other city employee outside of the attorney’s office works for the City Manager.

a fire chief retire unexpectedly and rumblings that many of our younger police officers are looking elsewhere. We have heard from local builders and homeowners that it is harder than ever to get permits from the Building Department or answers from the Planning Department.

We have also heard that many senior staff are shopping their resumes and we’ve have already seen key people leave our Planning Department, Economic Development Office and Department of Environmental Services. There are also lingering issues resulting from two different efforts (both aborted) to merge our Fire Rescue Department with the county and undo a 23-year agreement to

That kind of conversation doesn’t happen in a healthy organization. We can deny.

We can try to spin, fold and mutilate or we can blame it all on past administrations. But the truth is what we’re seeing here reminds people of the 80s, when Delray Beach suffered from divisive politics and instability in city government.

When young police officers leave it’s often in search of better wages and pension benefits. But when department heads leave—or shop for new jobs—it’s not usually because of salaries. They know what they’re making when they sign on for the job. They leave because of culture, micromanagement and or an inability to get things done.

Despite the tired old canard that libels government workers as lazy, the truth is many are motivated by public service and work in government because they are passionate about building great communities.

For many years, working in Delray was a source of pride. The city was transforming from “Dull Ray” to a vibrant, All America City and a talented city staff was integral to the process.

That does not mean that there weren’t problems, or bad eggs. There were—mistakes were made, but a whole lot of good work was accomplished and the city enjoyed a reputation as an innovator among local governments.

There’s an old saying, “fix gently and with humility.”

Like any large organization, City Hall in Delray Beach has strengths and weaknesses. There are things to fix and there are things to celebrate and build on. Leadership needs to encourage constant improvement, but not much good can occur

to having a quality city attractive to residents and businesses. Obviously, this task is the responsibility of our City Manager.

But managers cannot succeed without a good culture and political bodies own culture. Managers can’t build a winning team if key players are constantly jumping ship or looking to bail on the organization.

When such environments take root, organizations tend to lose their good employees—after all talent always has options. It becomes a vicious cycle in which it becomes hard to recruit and retain capable professionals and operations begin to spiral.

Many commissioners ran on a platform of “fixing” City Hall. It’s clear that they haven’t. In our cover story this month, City Manager Don Cooper says he has never experienced this level of attrition in his long career.

This should be a moment of introspection for all five commissioners. Again, the best thing they can do is hire a good city manager and attorney and let them do their jobs. If they don’t perform—fire them. But they should also take a deep look at the culture and climate which is clearly having an impact on the organization. This is a burning issue for Delray taxpayers. It’s time to look deep and solve it. As the old adage goes; a boss creates fear, a leader creates belief. Belief leads to performance, fear leads to instability and paralysis.

There are strengths and flaws to this model of government, but generally speaking the best thing a political body can do to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services is to hire and support a good city manager. Managers should be held accountable for staff performance, budgetary discipline, staff behavior and ethics, oversight of vendors and contracts and customer service. They are also tasked with implementing commission goals and community visions—if they exist. If they don’t, he or she needs to ask commissioners to prioritize, otherwise you have a government driven by the crisis du jour and nothing gets done.

provide fire rescue services to Highland Beach-- a deal that also includes benefits for our city since the Highland Beach station handles many calls for residents of southeast Delray.

Political bodies have a responsibility not to micromanage and the city charter prohibits them from hiring or firing any employee other than the manager and attorney.

Delray Beach is an interesting case study.

There is no doubt that the city achieved a remarkable renaissance over the past 30 years. But there is also no doubt that the city lags behind in salaries, technology, training, staffing level analysis and procedures in several key departments. Many buildings were not maintained, capital improvement projects get stuck in a clogged pipeline and there have been embarrassing problems in purchasing and serious legal and ethical gaps including employees doing business with their own city.

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Still, we believe that there is much to build on in Delray Beach. Building a talented and passionate team is essential

Marisa Gottesman, Associate Editor

But while Mayors and City Commissioners don’t have day-to-day operational responsibilities, there is no question that a community’s political climate and a commission’s “style” has an impact. Delray Newspaper examined two years of attrition at City Hall. Something is clearly going on folks.

In recent months, we have seen wholesale resignations at the City Attorney’s Office,

Local land owners and real estate professionals are reporting that potential buyers and businesses are reluctant to invest in Delray because they have heard how hard it is to put a shovel in the ground.

The city’s land use approval process is exhausting, lengthy and unpredictable.

Even commissioners have expressed how painful the process can be. But they are the only ones who can fix it.

Meet the team Ryan Boylston, Co-founder and

Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and Principal Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Officer and Principal Craig Agranoff, Content Director and Principal Fran Marincola, Adviser and Principal

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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.

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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.

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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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