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Boca council members to discuss future of golf courses this month By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Boca Raton has plans to sell off one of the city’s golf courses and preserve another one. City Council members whittled down a list of 10 developers interested in building on the 194-acre Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course, which is technically in Palm Beach County limits just northwest of Glades Road and Florida’s Turnpike, to three companies. It will either be GL Homes, which offered $73 million, Lennar Corp, which offers a slightly different,

more complex deal that would give the city the Ocean Breeze course and $41 million or Compson Boca Argent LLC, with the highest bid of $73.2 million. “We have too many moving pieces to say, ‘That’s the one,” Councilman Robert Weinroth said at a recent meeting.

Another discussion on the sale is likely to take place during the first scheduled council meeting this month.

Councilman Weinroth advocated for Compson, which wasn’t originally in the narrowed down list. Compson was added on the short list at the next council meeting after residents spoke in favor of the project.

Lennar is currently in negotiations with Wells Fargo to buy the Ocean Breeze Golf Course, which is located by Boca Teeca. The deal would total $51 million, which valued the Ocean [CONT. PG 2]

Chabad of East Boca honors three with ‘Share the Light’ awards during Gala at new Hyatt By: Dale King Contributing Writer For the Harry & Celia Litwak Chabad Center of East Boca, the night of Dec. 19 was a particularly special evening. The congregation that will soon begin constructing a new house of worship

at 770 E. Palmetto Park Road honored three members of the community with “Share the Light” awards, designating them as “lamplighters who in their own unique way have made their mark on the world, making it a better place for all of us,” said Rabbi Ruvi New from the

With TV producer and on-air personality Arlene Herson, center, are Ahuva New and her husband, Rabbi Ruvi New. (Photo by Dale King)

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Chabad. During a gala attended by hundreds, awards were handed out by Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, former Boca mayor now Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams and Rabbi New to Miami Heat announcer Eric Reid;

former President of Farmland Dairies, Marc Goldman; and TV producer and on-air personality, Arlene Herson. It was the first presentation of its kind by the Chabad, but is expected to become an annual event, said Rabbi News. [CONT. PG 2]

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Boca council members to discuss future of golf courses this month Carolina. Koski told the council that the idea of the learning center would be an enhancement to the area and help it become a profit making venture.

[FROM PG 1] Breeze course at $10 million, according to the proposal.

Boca Teeca residents have come to council members for months begging them to figure out a way to keep golf at Ocean Breeze. The course has been closed since the summer of 2016 and has not been kept up. City staff estimate it would cost at least $6 million just to open the course again for golf and more than $12 million to renovate the course and open it. It seems that they will get their wish no matter which developer is selected. Council members said they would like to negotiate to purchase the course or obtain it in another way. “I see great value in maintaining Ocean Breeze as a golf course,” Mayor Susan Haynie said. Councilman Scott Singer agreed and said he would like to keep golf in the city of Boca and at the next meeting Councilman Jeremy Rodgers brought forward a resolution that said the city supports the Ocean Breeze golf course.

“Just imagine a Greg Norman learning center at the site,” he said, adding the location at Myrtle Beach attracts all kinds of golfers. The city’s Beach and Park District has also expressed interest to the city to help with the purchase and maintenance of the 27-hole Ocean Breeze course. Lennar has stated it will only transfer the course to the city meaning the city would then have to sell it to the district if it selects that route. Beach and Parks District Executive Director Art Koski told the council that the district is willing and ready to help with the purchase, maintenance and operation of the course. He said the district has already received an offer from professional golfer Greg Norman to build an academy on the course similar to one he runs in South

GL Homes’ proposal is attractive to the city because the developer would close in 18 months without receiving any preliminary approvals from the county. GL Homes indicated it would build nearly 600 homes on the site. Compson comes in slightly higher than GL Homes. Its plans include donating more than 26 acres to the Torah Academy for a new campus that also would house 75 work-force housing apartments. For the rest of the property, they plan to build 447 homes and 170-unit adult congregate living facility. Compson did indicate that its price may be lowered if it doesn’t receive the approvals it needs. Any development would need support from the county because the course is

located in county limits. The other offers want county approvals before they close on the deal, according to city staff. If the exchange with Lennar didn’t go though, in order for Lennar to build on the Ocean Breeze course, a majority of Boca Teeca residents would have to sign off on plans because of a deed restriction. If the city doesn’t select Lennar for the land-swap, it is unclear how to the city would obtain Ocean Breeze. It may choose to use eminent domain, but council members want more information. On the western course Lennar proposes building 390 homes, 95 villas and a 200bed living facility. All proposals have due diligence periods ranging from 60 to 90s days where the city would collect a non-refundable deposit. Council members said they want more questions answered before they select an option they would like to consider pursuing.

Junior League of Boca Raton presents ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Rosemary Krieger municipal hearings and court arguments concerning construction of the new temple.

In a speech preceding the presentation, he also said the synagogue’s event “coincides with the auspicious Chassiddic holiday ‘Yud Tes Kislev,’ the day of liberation from Czarist prison of Chabad’s founder, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi in 1798.” [FROM PG 1]

“From its very founding more than 200 years ago, Chabad has been dedicated to sharing the light --the light of G-d, Torah and the Soul,” said Rabbi New. “From ignorance to hatred, darkness takes on many forms and each of us in our own way must share the light. We are proud to be honoring three exemplars of lamplighters in our community.” “Share the Light” chairman was Mitch Kirschner; Sheri Farbish served as event coordinator and David and Nadine Berkowitz were the major underwriters. The Boca Newspaper was media sponsor. The event – the first community festivity ever held at the new Hyatt Place Hotel that just opened in downtown Boca Raton – began with a poolside reception on the seventh floor of the new lodging and conference center. Those in attendance enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and made up their own plates at a taco station and sushi station at opposite ends of the pool. Awards recipients included Marc Goldman, an active supporter of Chabad of East Boca for the past decade. He is on the advisory board of the Jerusalembased Aish HaTorah and is a board member of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Now that the lawsuits and appeals are finished, plans to build the Chabad in East Boca will have to go through the city’s development approval process again, which may take a year to complete, Rabbi New said. Share the Light” award recipient Eric Reid, second from right, with, from left, Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams, Mayor Susan Haynie (partially obscured) and Rabbi New. (Photo by Dale King)

Herson is the producer and host of the award-winning cable television program, “The Arlene Herson Show,” which features personal in-depth interviews with nationally known personalities. Previously, she was a panelist on “Florida Forum” on National Public Radio. She was an interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation, videotaping firsthand testimonies of Holocaust survivors.

Reid is the lone remaining original member of the Miami Heat broadcasting team and is in his 28th season of calling the action for the team and 39 as a sports broadcaster. He also serves as a host for Fox Sports Sun’s Emmy award-winning “Inside the Heat” series. Reid won Emmy Awards for his play-by-play work in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The celebration of what Rabbi New called “friendship, love and support” marked a turning point for the local Chabad following several contentious years of angry

In 2015, City Council members approved plans for the 18,000-square-foot project that required additional height and included a 6,000-square-foot museum. The city classified the museum as a public place of assembly, which is permitted under city rules. But a court disagreed, stating that a museum isn’t listed as an approved use in the city’s zoning district, so it isn’t allowed by city zoning laws. Rabbi New said the museum segment has been removed from the proposed building. A judge in the Fourth District Court of Appeals in West Palm Beach issued a two-sentence order earlier this year denying the Chabad’s request for oral argument in a lawsuit concerning the city’s approval of the project’s site plan for the synagogue. Two other suits were also filed, but were thrown out of court. Initially, a panel of three judges dismissed a suit that challenged the city’s decision to grant the Chabad additional height to build its project. Two Boca residents sued

Former President of Farmland Dairies, Marc Goldman, received a “Share the Light” award from the Chabad of East Boca Raton at its gala reception and concert. (Photo by Dale King)

the city, alleging the decision to approve the project violated their First Amendment rights. That case was dismissed by a judge who claimed the argument lacked merit and the residents failed to show how the city’s decision specifically caused them harm. Chabad of East Boca offers a variety of programs, including adult education classes, community-wide Holiday celebrations, Jewish single’s events, the Jewish Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society, hospital visitation, counseling and crisis intervention, the Bat Mitzvah club and other youth programs.

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Boca Raton couple donates $10 million to Jewish Federation By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Boca Raton resident and philanthropist Leon Cooperman believes there are four ways to spend your money: on yourself, your kids, giving to the government or reinvesting it into society. He said he has chosen recycling the money into the world in hopes of making it a better place for people trying to live out their dreams. He said he doesn’t think it is wise to give your children large sums of money and he doesn’t want his money going to the government. Rather, his focus is aimed toward helping people obtain the “American Dream.” Recently, his investment was a $10 million gift to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Now, the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton, a new 650,000-square-foot, luxury continuing care retirement community that houses 450 seniors on 23.5 acres of the Federation’s campus will be known as the Toby and Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. “It’s a beautiful facility and I wanted to help out,” he said of the donation, which he called small relative to other donations he and his wife, Toby, have made. That “small” donation is the largest contribution from a single annual campaign donor, according the Federation President and CEO Matthew Levin. Sinai Residences is a planned life care community that provides a continuum of care, with 234 independent living apartment homes, 48 assisted living apartments, 60 skilled nursing suites and 24 memory support studio suites. Seniors enjoy amenities and services amid independence and privacy, including hos-

pitality, recreational, religious and social services, cultural and academic pursuits, fitness programs and gourmet dining. Cooperman said 50 percent of his philanthropy goes toward Jewish causes and the rest goes toward other organizations. This time, he said the donation was to help seniors grow with dignity in their golden years. Revenue generated by the donation will also provide ongoing support to the PJ Library of South Palm Beach County, according to Federation officials. The Coopermans moved to Boca full time several years ago from New York. Cooperman is the son of parents who emigrated from Poland. His father was a plumber and he is the first in his family to receive a college education. He received an MBA from Columbia University and went to work for Goldman Sachs once he graduated. “I joined Goldman Sachs the day after graduation,” he said. “I had no money in the bank, loans and a 6-month old.” He worked at Goldman Sachs for 25 years and retired in 1991 from his positions as general partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management in order to organize Omega Advisors, Inc, which he founded and is the chairman. His wife, Toby, raised their two sons and worked for 35 years as a learning specialist, consultant and school administrator on behalf of neurologically impaired children. They are signers of the Giving Pledge, ini-

tiated by Warren Buffett in “an effort to help address society’s most pressing problems by inviting the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to commit to giving more than half of their wealth to philanthropy.” “The fact that Toby and I are even candidates to make the Giving Pledge is a testimony to the American Dream, and we have a moral imperative to give others the opportunity to pursue the American Dream by sharing our financial success,” he said. Cooperman was recently inducted into the Horatio Alger Society for having overcome his humble beginnings to achieve success on Wall Street and for his commitment to philanthropy and

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things you need to know this January in Boca Raton 1 Boca Raton residents who were hon-

ored for the OPAL Award, Outstanding People and Leaders Award, will be recognized on Jan. 14 at the Boca West Country Club. Chairman and CEO of Boca Ratonbased Promise Healthcare Peter Baranoff and his wife Carmel were the award recipients. They will be honored along with other nominees Jordan Zimmerman, Arthur Adler and Yvonne Boice-Zucaro. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s service missions. For more information www.opalawards.com or www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org

Beach High, homeschooled students and women in the tri-county area interested in degrees in the technology or engineering fields. The fund looks for applicants that have: a financial need, are active in their school and community, have strong educational and career goals and are selfmotivated. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1. Application link: https://app.wizehive. com/appform/login/gssf2017

3 Yoga lovers can attend a free yoga event

presented by Yoga Journey on Sunday, Jan. 1 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. with live music yoga with Leslie starting at 11 a.m. All levels and ages are welcome to start the new year with yoga. For more details visit: http://www. somethingbig2017.com/?em=ileana%40 gulfstreammediagroup.comTo pre-regis-

2 George Snow Scholarship Fund applications are now available to high school seniors attending any Palm Beach County high school, Blanche Ely and Pompano

Quantum Foundation awards grants to Boca nonprofits

The initiative provides funds for operating support in various amounts up to $25,000 to qualifying nonprofits that help meet the basic needs of the county’s most vulnerable residents. The grantee organizations represented all four corners of the county, from Tequesta to Boca Raton and from Belle Glade to Riviera Beach. In Boca Raton, Love Boca Outreach Ministries and the Giving Tree of Temple Beth El were recipients of grants. After that breakfast, the foundation announced a second set of grants. Boca’s George Snow Scholarship Fund: Health Professions Scholarship Initiative was selected to receive $200,000. The fund helps individuals in financial need who are residents of South Florida to continue their education. The Health Professions Scholarship Initiative was launched in 2015 to provide scholarships and direct scholar support services to students from low-income families who are committed to a career in

4 The Sunshine Music Festival will hit Mizner Park Amphitheater on Sunday, Jan. 15. Free parking will be available at city hall and the libraries with trolley service. For tickets, http://www.sunshinemusicfestival. com/boca-raton/ 5 The Boca Raton Museum of Art Annual Gala will take place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the museum and Mizner Park Amphitheater. The museum’s signature annual fundraiser celebrates the opening of Glasstress with a Carnevale themed party. Inspired by the world’s most beautiful city, the Museum is transformed into a spectacular Venetian wonderland with the Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Fortuny, Teatro La Fenice, Harry’s Bar, I Giardini, Lido Lounge, Canal Grande, and more. Guests enjoy a moveable feast for the senses with fine food, flowing wine and spirits, costumed entertainment, dancing, and music through the night. For event details and ticketing information visit: https://www.bocamuseum.org/ events/carnevale-di-venezia

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coach Charlie Partridge has been fired after three seasons. He had a record of 9-27 as the Owls coach going 3-9 in each season. Lane Kiffin has been hired as his replacement.

7 The Eighth Annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29 at Sanborn Square Park. There will be 165 artists. 8 Good Morning Boca will be premiering Jan. 2 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. or 24/7 OnDemand at www.wbtvboca.com. Good Morning Boca is a lifestyle talk show broadcasting from remote locations, surrounding Boca Raton. 9 There will be no sanitation services on Monday, Jan. 2 due to New Year’s Day. Monday service has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Jan. 3 and Tuesday service will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 4. 10 Head to Patch Reef Park for Winter Children’s Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The event is appropriate for kids ages 2-12. It costs $5 per individual ride ticket and $20 for an unlimited ride bracelet.

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Quantum Foundation supports several Boca nonprotits. Photo courtesy of Quantum Foundation.

healthcare. The program will target low-income graduating seniors who are participating in either the Palm Beach County School District High School Medical Academies or the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine HCOP (Health Careers Outreach Program). Volunteer with PBSO The Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Volunteer Services Traffic Monitoring Unit has vacancies for new members. Unit members monitor traffic county-wide using radar equipped SUV vehicles. Members patrol main roads and school zones within the sheriff ’s jurisdiction. All necessary training and uniforms will be provided. Men and women interested should contact Volunteer Lt. Bob Herzog at HerzogR@pbso.org with name, address and telephone number.

Thirty women, teens and children recently cut and donated their hair to support those undergoing cancer treatment as part of Congregation B’nai Israel’s Kantor Family Center for Justice “Grow to Give” event. The hair will be made into wigs for women and children being treated for cancer. Participants spent months growing out their hair in preparation for the mass cutting. “Grow to Give” is the brainchild of Rabbi Marci R. Bloch of Congregation B’nai Israel. Donors, including Rabbi Bloch, gave their hair to either Locks of Love (10 inches) or Pantene Beautiful Lengths (8 inches). The rabbi started “Grow to Give” in 2014 after the temple lost another member to cancer. Hairstylists donated their time to cut hair and

provide styling and blowouts to the donors. All proceeds support cancer research. Event sponsor, Bauman Medical Group, a hair restoration center for men and women, provided information about how the wigs are made for cancer patients. caption: Thirty women, teens and children prepare to say goodbye to most of their hair as part of Congregation B’nai Israel’s Kantor Family Center for Justice “Grow to Give” event.

Boca cosmetic surgeon fundraiser brings in thousands Boca’s Dr. Glenn Charles raised more than $3,000 for the Broward Children’s Centre during a recent happy hour event. Partnering with the Capital Grille and Prime Cigar and Wine Bar, the Charles Medical group put together this event which broke the record for the most money raised at a happy hour fundraising event in honor of the Broward Children’s Center’s.

“Charles Medical Group is proud to have hosted a record-breaking happy hour, raising over $3000 in just two hours with the help of our South Florida community” said Dr. Glenn Charles. “I would like to thank our patients, friend and family for coming together during the holiday season to raise funds for the children that need it the most. We are already looking forward to next year’s event.”

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Volunteer at Boca’s Allianz Championship

Boca Raton Library focuses on culture through storytelling

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The Boca Raton Library is launching a new storytelling series this year called “One World, Many Cultures.”

It takes more than 600 volunteers to host the Allianz Championship. The charity golf tournament will take place at Boca’s The Old Course at Broken Sound from Feb. 6-12. The tournament brings golf legends to Boca Raton for the first full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season. The 2016 champion, Esteban Toledo, is set to defend his title as challengers John Daly, Colin Montgomerie, David Toms, Paul Goydos (2015 Champion), Rocco Mediate (2013 Champion), Corey Pavin (2012 Champion),Tom Lehman (2011 champion; 2011 and 2012 Charles Schwab Cup winner); Bernhard Langer (2010 champion and 2016 Charles Schwab Cup winner), Mark Calcavecchia, Fred Couples, Fuzzy Zoeller, vie for a $1.8 million purse. The fee to volunteer is $65 and in return, each volunteer receives great perks including two Allianz Championship golf shirts, hat or visor, volunteer badge, four any day grounds passes, parking pass, lunch on the days they work and access

The free storytelling programs are for adults and will be held on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library. to the Volunteer Party on Friday, Feb. 10 at The Old Course at Broken Sound. In addition, volunteers who work three shifts will be eligible to play a round of golf during one of the scheduled Volunteer Golf days. The event has more than 22 volunteer committees including playing transportation, walking scorer and leaderboards to corporate hospitality. The Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities serves as the operational and financial oversight group for the event as well as for the distribution of all charitable funds, as all net tournament proceeds “chip-in” to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. For more information visit, www.allianzchampionship.com.

“Our new Story Central series is a reflection of the library’s exciting new 2017 initiative, Cultural Connections,” Program Services Librarian Oyuki De Santiago Poletz said. “Our mission is to instill a wider awareness of the cultural diversity in our community, and these storytellers—most of whom reside in Florida— highlight several of the unique cultures in our state.” Presentations include: January 28: Caren Schnur Neile – Bagels, Bialys and Bubbe Mayses: A Celebration of Jewish Storytelling February 25: Tamara Green – My African-American Dream March 11: Joseph Sobol – In the Deep

Heart’s Core: A Celebration of William Butler Yeats April 29: Kuniko Yamamoto – From Japan with Love: The Magical, Musical Storytelling of Kuniko Yamamoto November 4: Pedro Zepeda – Seminole Storytelling: History of a People The series is coordinated by Caren Neile, former chairperson of the National Storytelling Network, who teaches storytelling studies at Florida Atlantic University, and performs and lectures on storytelling worldwide. “Many people think storytelling is just for young children at story time,” Dr. Neile said. “While that’s certainly an important component of it, our programs display the full range of the art form. Just like theater, film or music, there are different programs and performers for different interests.” Registration opens 30 days before each program on the library’s calendar at bocalibrary.org.

Iconic Mizner Park Dining Spot Marks 25th Anniversary By: Dale KingContributing Writer Everyone knows the location of Boca Raton’s iconic eatery, Max’s Grille. It’s right in the center of Mizner Park, next to the valet stand where luxury cars are usually parked out front. Across the street is the Mizner Park fountain. The only original Mizner Park restaurant still operating today, the dining spot that long ago paired two of the area’s top restaurateurs – Dennis Max and Burt Rapoport -- marked its 25th anniversary at a recent celebration. The elegant evening attracted hundreds of guests and featured entertainment, including a DJ/electric violinist, a chef on stilts, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, all served at the 404 Plaza Real dining location. The famed institution also celebrated

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Rear, from left, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, Burt Rapoport, Patti Max and Dennis Max; front, from left, City Councilman Scott Singer, State Senator Lori Berman and City Council members Robert Weinroth and Jeremy Rogers celebrate the 25th anniversary of Max’s Grille in Mizner Park.

From left, Mayor Susan Haynie, Burt Rapoport, Patti Max, Dennis Max and City Councilman Jeremy Rogers celebrate the 25th anniversary of Max’s Grille in Mizner Park.

the special occasion by showcasing its just-completed renovation. Max’s Grille owners, Dennis Max, Patti Max, Fred Stampone and Burt Rapoport, celebrated the anniversary by inviting current and former employees, as well as friends and elected officials, to join in the festive event. “We attribute our success to several factors: Friendly and efficient staff members who make every guest feel welcome; consistency, high quality food and a location on Mizner Park’s ’50 yard line,’” said Dennis Max, partner and co-founder. The contemporary menu, paired with an array of wine, is updated daily and seasonally, but maintains its popular signature dishes, including meatloaf, radiatore pasta, steaks, grilled fish, chopped salad, and complimentary crispy breadsticks and hummus served to each table. Max’s Grille introduced the chopped salad concept to South Florida, an item now found on nearly every restaurant menu in the area.

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Trading card collectors flock to South Florida Baseball Cards in Boca Raton By: David DiPino Contributing Writer

over to South Florida Baseball Cards.

One may think Tim Tebow’s rookie baseball card is the hottest commodity at a trading card store. But, with the recent presidential election there’s a box of cards that trump the rest of the deck at newly opened South Florida Baseball Cards in Boca Raton.

“I had driven by a while ago and noticed a baseball card store had opened in the plaza. One weekend my wife and sons thought we’d take a ride over to see if what the boys have is worth anything,” said Terry Collins, a Boca Raton resident.

Decision 2016 Political Trading Cards dominated by the likeness of President-Elect Donald Trump in the center of the box flanked by presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio happen to be the most popular item in the store. Ever since the 2016 Presidential Election, South Florida Baseball Cards owner Mark Zarafu has been busy keeping Decision 2016 Political Trading Cards in stock. South Florida Baseball Cards is located at 2210 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton.

“We brought some baseball coins with Pete Rose on them and had some Pokémon questions for the owner,” said Elaine Collins with sons Logan and Brady.

“Anything right now with Donald Trump is hot,” Zarafu said. Decision 2016 Political Trading Cards include 12 packs per box and six cards per pack. The entire set includes 110 cards with inserts like TUF (Trump under fire). Gem cards, God Bless America! Super Flag Patches and cut signatures round out the packs. Besides President-Elect Trump and election frontrunners on the cover of the box, republican presidential candidates included on the cards include Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz and John Kasich. “I’m selling a lot of these presidential election trading card boxes right now and people will

A First Edition 1999 Pokémon Game Charizard card in mint condition worth upwards of $2,500 is encased in a protective plastic holder sits behind one of the glass dis-

Decision 2016 Political Trading Cards and a signed Make America Great Again red hat signed by President-Elect Donald Trump happen to be the most sought after items at South Florida Baseball Cards. Photo by David DiPino.

During an unfortunate circumstance in his life he found himself in Krome Detention Center in Miami. His artwork captures the personal stories and intimate portraits of his time being detained. The students involved in the honor soci-

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But, election cards aren’t the entire buzz, there’s a hat too. Make America Great Again hats signed by Donald Trump are trendy, fetching prices as high as $400 and that’s without a case. Besides the presidential election items, Pokémon card collectors, baseball, basketball and football card enthusiasts are driving

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They experienced a tour of the exhibit Krome by Jose Alvarez - Portraits about the humanization of Immigrants in a season of denomination. Mr. Alvarez was born in Venezuela in 1961 and presently works and lives in South Florida.

Since 1993, Zarafu has been buying, selling and trading sports cards and sought after memorabilia items. Besides the popular election items and Pokémon cards, the store is full of sports trading cards, signed baseballs and football helmets, sports jerseys and comics.

find them cheaper here than what’s available at big-box stores,” he said.

Saint Andrew’s School Spanish Honor Society visits Boca Raton Museum of Art Spanish Honor Society students at Saint Andrew’s School had the opportunity to visit the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park on Thursday, Nov. 17th.

plays at South Florida Baseball Cards while Zarafu, the store’s owner, talks with the Collins family.

ety expressed that they were thrilled to view such a dramatic exhibition. The museum docent, Sandra Miller shared, «The portraits spoke to all of the students. They were honored to share part of the artist›s life. The exhibit is just fabulous.» “We could not believe that he created the artwork by using a broken pen and scraps of paper,” said Junior, Mckenzie Kupi. The students and faculty certainly benefited from their visit. The exhibit Jose Alvarez (D.O.P.A.), Krome will remain at the museum on exhibit through Jan. 8 and is made possible by the Museum’s Exhibition Fund.

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1 Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became executive director of the airport. I’ve been in airport management for my entire career starting with an internship at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority during my college years. Prior to my appointment as the Boca Raton Airport Executive Director in early 2014, I served as the Airport Manager at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, where I worked for over 20 years.

2 Tell us some history about the airport. When did it open? How many flights go in and out of airport daily and annually? The Airport’s origins date back to the mid 1930’s when it was a small local airport used by some of aviation’s early pioneers. The Boca Raton Airport expanded quickly at the dawn of WWII and was renamed the Boca Raton Army Airfield when it served as a base for air-sea patrol and a weigh station for planes being ferried to Europe. As part of its mission, the Air-

Executive Director of Boca Airport Authority Clara Bennett port played a critical role in the War and the Allies’ ultimate victory, serving as the training base for the Army Air Force flight crews learning to use radar — a then brand new technology. After the war, training continued at the base until it was shut down in December of 1947. In 1948, the Airport was transferred from the United States of America to the Town of Boca Raton, with a provision that it be used for the benefit of the flying public. Control of the land was transferred to the State of Florida in the 1950s. The State released one thousand acres foreducational use, which eventually became Florida Atlantic University.In 1983, the Boca Raton Airport Authority was created by the State Legislature to operate and develop the Airport via a land lease from the State of Florida that runs through January 22, 2073.

3 What is the best perk the airport offers? The Boca Raton Airport is a community

airport that serves the recreational, corporate and training needs of the greater Boca Raton area. It is conveniently located in the heart of the a bustling commercial, educational and research center with quick access to area hotels, sporting facilities, shopping, and arts entertainment districts. Restaurant, hotel, recreational and retail facilities are also available on site within the Airport complex.

4 What is new and exciting at the airport in 2017? We are currently constructing a new 4,500 square foot US Customs and Border Protection Facility to provide convenient arrivals back home to those travelers who currently must stop at other South Florida airports to clear before returning to Boca Raton. The facility is expected to be operational in mid-2017 and is funded through grants from the Florida Department of Transportation

and Airport Authority funds.

5 How much revenue does the airport bring in each year to the city? The Boca Raton Airport has a direct employment base of 1,426 and its annual economic impact is estimated at $173 million in the local area.

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Boca’s economic development report By: Jessica Del Vecchio, Boca’s Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

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governments are more likely to pass the controlling party’s agenda and thus facilitate more regulatory reform.

By: Jeremy Office P.h.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA

Regulatory growth and political alignment heavily effect the level of perceived certainty in the markets. Under less regulatory periods (divided government), bond markets typically perform well averaging returns of over twice that of more regulatory periods (unified governments) as investors tend to hide in safe haven assets such as bonds and subsequently push interest rates lower during times of increased uncertainty. The bond market underperforms during increased regulation because its effect parallels that of rising inflation: whenever the government implements restrictions, costs rise. In some cases, our regulatory system produces unnecessary costly rules, duplicative mandates, impediments to innovation and barriers to international competitiveness, consequently building a regulatory burden for domestic manufacturers. And of course, this burden comes at a price. Each year, regulatory burdens cost the average US firm $233,182, or 21% of the average payroll, per the National Association of Manufacturers.

Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers In November, the American voice spoke. An unexpected outcome to one of the most divisive and contentious elections in this nation’s history struck awe across the globe. Not only will a political underdog be implementing an ambitious agenda as Commander in Chief this January, but the GOP holds the majority in both houses of Congress and the White House, thus rendering a unified government. A unified government allows the incumbent party to more easily accomplish their policy objectives without the gridlock that stagnates policy implementation in a divided government. Unified, partially divided, and totally divided governments have influenced the performance of equities, bonds and commodities. However, correlating the political alignment of the incumbent government to aggregate market returns is equivalent to predicting the weekly weather forecast by solely looking at the thermometer – there are a multitude of other variables to consider. We typically measure the federal government in terms of cost: the amount it spends, the size of the deficit, the annual GDP (to name a few). One macroeconomic measure we often forget or unintentionally ignore is the pace of regulatory growth, or the growth rate of the Federal Register, a log of all regulatory activity by the federal government. Whether the federal government is divided or unified is important. But the speculation of how certain asset classes will perform is heavily dependent on the frequency of policies and regulations the federal government enacts, and recognizing the regulatory trends is critical to understanding the measure. According to James Bianco, President of Bianco Research, since 1936, the number of pages in the Federal Register has grown almost 10% a year under unified governments, but less than 2% a year under divided governments. Unified

Divided government stifles the expansion of government regulation; and can be a bullish indicator for bonds. One explanation is that Wall Street favors the slower and more predictable pace of policy makers in a divided government. On the contrary, as we saw in mid-November, it was no surprise to see a massive bond selloff shortly after news breaks that a unified government would soon be taking office. With the inferred uncertainty of a divided government now removed and pro-growth agenda, investors are now trying to capture

a risk premium and inflationary expectations by shifting over to equities. However, equities tell us a different story. The stock market does not correlate whether an incumbent government is unified or divided, as there is a very unstable relationship between regulatory growth and the S&P 500. If you compare the average returns of the S&P 500 under divided and unified governments from 1937 to 2007, the difference is insignificant: all 17 unified sessions averaged 17.36% and all 18 divided sessions averaged 17.56%. According the Wall Street Journal, “More important [than the political alignment of the federal government] are how successfully the Federal Reserve contains inflation without tipping the economy into recession, how much faster the economy and profits can grow thanks to technology-driven boosts to productivity, and the high valuations from which stocks start.” Several other factors must be taken into consideration before one can analyze the effect that the makeup of government has on equity returns. The thermometer reading doesn’t predict the weather. President-elect Trump has prioritized implementing progrowth policies and deregulatory reform the moment he steps in the Oval Office. Presumably, the President-elect will face little resistance from Congress and perhaps many of these deregulatory policies will be employed. Of the six measures President-elect Trump plans to enact to “clean up the corruption and special interest collusion in Washington,” one measure may heavily influence the effect future regulation has on financial markets: a requirement that for every new federal regulation, two existing regulations must be eliminated. If this measure is passed through Congress, we can expect to see a decline in regulatory growth; an outcome predominantly associated with divided government. America saw a similar result from 1953-1955 where a unified government controlled by the GOP shrank the Federal Register by 8.35% per annum. While it was technically a unified government, functionally, it acted like a divided government and financial market returns resembled the returns found in divided government years. No one is certain what President-elect Trump will accomplish during his incumbency, but, as we have seen in previous sessions of unified government, he will likely see little resistance in Congress. Additionally, pushing an agenda consisting mostly of pro-growth and deregulatory policies, the President-elect may slow or even reverse regulatory growth – an effect associated with gridlocked government. We believe you can’t predict the weather by only looking at the thermometer. The recent market reaction makes us believe that many investors are doing just that - trying to predict the weather by looking at the thermometer. About Maclendon Wealth Management Maclendon Wealth Management is a boutique multi-family office built on a foundation of traditional values, sophisticated knowledge and custom-tailored solutions. We cater to successful, affluent individuals, families and businesses that have an entrepreneurial mindset and are looking for a dedicated team and exceptional wealth management services.

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Can Mac computers get viruses? By: Julius McGee Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Apple has a loyal customer base, drawn to the Mac because of its ease of use and simplicity of designthey’ve used that formula since releasing the first one back in 1984. There is a rumour going around which leads people to believe that Mac computers are invulnerable to virus attacks that Windows users face. As a Nerd, it’s our duty to tell the world the truth, so buckle up. So let’s talk viruses A biological virus is a parasitic creature capable of striking anyone, and every victim is left miserable when under the hold of the cold or flu. In digital terms, a computer virus is the exact same- and while Macs aren’t affected by some of the viruses that hit PCs- they aren’t safe from all viruses. No operating system is immune to viruses yet, as viruses are just programs and every computer was designed to run programs. Some experts have suggested that one of the reasons is that perhaps they are less likely to be compromised due to their market share. After all, why write a virus for 1,000,000 computers when you could reach tens of millions. Others have suggested that Macs real-

ly do present fewer opportunities for malicious software to spread. Regardless of those suggestions, based on our data from in-home appointments, Macs can get infectedthey are not impervious. Vulnerabilities Windows will run a program however it can, even when it’s a virus redirecting it. However, Mac’s operating system is built on UNIX, which stops unauthorized redirections in its track. It doesn’t mean your Mac is immune to attacks, it just means the damage will be limited. Much like a balanced diet and regular exercise will improve your overall health…you can still fall prey to a bad flu that’s going around. Provided the code writer knows what they are doing, they are can create malicious software that can get around the architecture of the Mac OS to infect the Mac. Hence, the lack of awareness of Mac viruses presents an interesting opportunity for cybercriminals. Staying secure

Be careful what attachments you open from emails, if you don’t know the sender, don’t open the attachment, especially when faced with office documents or ZIP files. Malware frequently originates from .co and .cc domains, so you should be cautious of where your web surfing takes you. Before you even click the link, check the domain by hovering over the link and looking at the bottom of your screen- you’ll see a status bar that shows the full link. Regularly back up your important files and store them offline so you don’t lose anything in the event of a virus. Regardless, if you’re on a PC or Mac, take precaution and browse safely.

Okay, so maybe your Mac isn’t as secure as you thoughtbut don’t panic. Just as any computer user must do, the best way to prevent attacks is by taking proactive steps. There’s plenty of legitimate anti-virus software out there for Mac users; we encourage you to make use of them.

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Five financial steps to take when a loved one passes away about the deceased’s passing. Also, contact any banks, credit card companies, or utility companies the deceased may have done business with and cancel/transfer accounts as needed.

By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers When a loved one passes, it is often an emotional and chaotic time. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when you may be called upon to make a number of weighty financial decisions. Would you know what to do if you found yourself in that situation? If you’re not certain—or would just like to make sure you’re not overlooking something important—the following suggestions may prove helpful:

Establish your authority: Even if you are the sole surviving family member, you will need to prove that you have legal standing to make financial decisions. Check the will to see if you have been named executor, and/or ask the court to provide a letter certifying your status. Get multiple copies of the death certificate: While not a financial requirement per se, having 10–20 copies of the death certificate will make so many other steps

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easier. In many cases, the funeral home will be able to provide them, or you may have to visit the clerk’s office in your local courthouse. Get in touch with current or former employers: Check to see if your loved one was owed any back pay or bonuses, deferred any income, or had accrued any unused vacation or sick time. Also, find out about any pensions, group life insurance, or health benefits that may have been in force. Contact insurance companies, agencies, and financial institutions: To help prevent unnecessary complications or fraud, be sure to notify the Social Security Administration and U.S. Postal Service

Submit a life insurance claim: If your loved one was protected by life insurance, request a claim form and submit it along with a copy of the death certificate. Since life insurance proceeds are typically processed outside the probate system, this may be the only money you and any surviving members of your family receive for some time. What’s more, the death benefit is usually free from federal income taxes. Recovering from the loss of a loved one isn’t easy, especially if you are the one who has to make all the hard financial decisions. Hopefully, taking these steps will reduce some of the stress and help you to move on to the grieving process as quickly as possible. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by John M. Campanola, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact John M Campanola at 561-212-2903.

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Higher sales tax in place in Palm Beach County this month Cities will have to submit their own list of projects they would like funded.

Staff report You may notice that you are paying more in sales tax this month when you hit the mall. That’s because voters approved a penny-tax increase when they hit the polls during the presidential election in November. For the next 10 years or until $2.7 billion is collected, the sales tax in Palm Beach County will total 7 cents per dollar up from the 6 cents per dollar charge. Palm Beach County schools will receive half of the sales tax money totaling about $1.3 billion, the county 30 percent and 20 percent will go to the 39 cities located in the county. Even though the referendum to increase the county’s sales tax passed with 57 percent of voters supporting the increase, officials know many residents are skeptical about how the money will spent.

Boca doesn’t have a backlog of projects so the city will have to identify a list. Delray Beach is slated to receive between $38 million and $45 million. Identified projects include $4.6 million for a fire station/training center on Linton Boulevard, $18 million for street, sidewalk and alley upgrades throughout the city and $3 million for seawalls. In Delray, some identified places for the money to be spent include: Fire Station No. 5 project- $60,000 Pompey Park project- $470,000 Fire Station No. 1 building project- $70,000

County officials have said that the county, school district and cities will not receive blank checks. Each entity will have to form separate oversight committees that include independent taxpayers to review how the money is being spent.

Jail door replacement project- $175,000

The school district said it will receive its first share of the sales tax money this spring.

Seacrest Boulevard to NE 8th St. roadway project- $1.042 million

Money has been allocated for classroom technology, new buses and maintenance vehicles, roof replacements and building envelope maintenance. In Delray, Carver Community Middle School is slated to receive a new roof and building maintenance.

Marine Way roadway project- $3 million

Last month, the school board began selecting a citizen panel to oversee how the district uses the sales tax money. The district said it will supply quarterly updates on projects funded by the sales tax. The county has indicated that it will begin to receive its cut of the money in March and will begin work on projects later in the year. County officials say projects that deal with public safety hazards top the list.

Tennis Center project- $425,000 Old School Square parks project- $320,000 Teen Center Skate Park project- $410,000

For Delray schools: Atlantic Community High School- $5.9 million on facility improvements and $1.1 million for technology improvements Banyan Creek Elementary- $8.4 million facility improvements and $645,000 for technology improvements Delray Full Service Center- $10 million in facility improvements Village Academy Elementary- $5.2 million facility improvements and $720 for technology improvements

Check out Boca’s Park Place Staff report The newest Boca retail project Park Place is open. Park Place is a five-building, 64,000square-foot project on Military Trail between Yamato and Clint Moore Roads. “The fresh modern architecture of Park Place brings a new look and feel to Boca Raton and the feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Brian Schmier, Executive Vice President, Schmier & Feurring Properties, Inc. “The new mix of tenants will provide the surrounding communities and businesses with much needed new dining, shopping and grocery options and we are excited for the remaining tenants to open over the course of the next few months.” This month, a 20,000-square-foot Fresh

Market has kicked off the 2017 openings. It is scheduled to open on Jan. 11. Other tenants projected to open this month are PheNOMeNOM Nitrogen Ice Cream, Sprint, Raw Juice, The Cheese Course and The Fresh Kitchen. Already open is Habit Burger, Rappy’s Deli, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Eileen Fisher. Scheduled to open later this year: Venetian Nail Spa is expected to open in February followed by Burtons Grill & Bar in April/May.

S.D. Spady Elementary $3.6 milllion on facility improvements and $400,000 on technology improvements Pine Grove Elementary- $10 million on facility improvements and $419,000 on technology improvements For Boca schools: Del Prado Elementary- $8.1 million on facility improvements and $519,000 on technology improvements Omni Middle -$11 million on facility improvements and $670,000 on technology improvements Verde Elementary- $23 million million on facility improvements and $519,000 on technology improvements Spanish River Community High- $17.9 million on facility improvements and $1 million on technology improvements Calusa Elementary- $9.1 million on facility improvements and $527,000 on technology improvements Don Estridge Middle- $1 million on facility improvements and $561,000 on technology improvements Boca Raton Community High- $8 million on facility improvements and $1 million on technology improvements Boca Raton Community Middle- $2.76 million on facility improvements and $628,000 on technology improvements Addison Mizner Elementary- $20 million on facility improvements and $519,000 on technology improvements J.C. Mitchell Elementary- $9.1 million on facility improvements and $628,000 on technology improvements Boca Raton Elementary- $866,00 on facility improvements and $259,000 on technology improvements To learn more about how sales tax money will benefit district-operated schools, visit https://www.palmbeachschools.org/referendum2016/

Park Place was developed by Schmier & Feurring Properties, Inc. Retail and restaurant opportunities are still available in this new center. For leasing information please contact Ross Feurring at 561-4889100 or rossfeurring@sfrealty.com. The

project was designed by Marc Wiener Architecture (www.mwarchitecture.com), and is being constructed by J. Raymond Construction (www.jray.com), with financing by Florida Community Bank (www.floridacommunitybank.net).

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Biz Briefs FAU Tech Runway class graduates

Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway recently celebrated the graduation of “Venture Class III.” The founders of the four companies in “Venture Class III” honored at the ceremony: Thomas Gregory of Sofla Sunwear, a lifestyle brand of clothing established to represent the unique culture of South Florida; Ray Briant of TiloTag, a patented smartphone app that allows you to discover the memories that surround you; June Adams and James Khalil of PowerCalc, the first SaaS-based software that completely automates the electrical engineering calculations for the building, construction, and facility management industries that is compliant with the National Electrical Code (NEC); and Carly Asher Yoost of The Child Rescue Coalition, a nonprofit organization that builds sophisticated technology to track child predators across the globe. Delray law firm celebrates 10 years Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group in downtown Delray Beach recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary.

Abbey Delray hires new executive director Mark Trepanier is Abbey Delray’s new executive director. In his new position, Trepanier is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the senior living community, which features 352-residential living apartment homes and villas and services and amenities for its more than 450 residents. As a Life Care community, Abbey Delray also offers on-site health services and dedicated assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing residences. Lifespace Communities is the not-forprofit organization that owns Abbey Delray and 11 other senior living communities around the country. Before joining Abbey Delray, Trepanier worked as a regional executive director for ClubLink Corporation, a golf and country club management company. For more than a decade, he oversaw operations for multiple clubs, most recently in Florida, and prior to that in Canada.

Moroco Orthodontics hires new doctor Delray’s Moroco Orthodontics has a new orthodontist. The practice recently hired Dr. Kristina Christoph. Dr. Christoph was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale and grew up around dentistry as both of her parents are dentists. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Nova Southeastern University, Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences, her D.M.D. from Harvard University School of Dental Medicine and graduated Valedictorian of her class and graduated Magna Cum

Laude with Honors in Research, her M.S. in Oral Biology/Certificate of Orthodontics at Texas A&M University/Baylor College of Dentistry. She completed the same residency as Dr. Moroco, which is considered one of the top orthodontic programs in the nation. She is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. When she isn’t working, she can be found spending time with her family and friends, running, swimming, scuba diving, salsa dancing and being involved in her community. Dr. Christoph is bilingual and speaks Spanish.

“Providing a culture of hospitality and empowering staff to deliver that to country club members is a big part of my background,” Trepanned said in a statement. “Running a senior living community like Abbey Delray is similar to a country club, except there is an even larger opportunity to provide exceptional service because of the health care component.” Tommy Bahama heading to the Ave. The laid back vibes of Tommy Bahama will be heading to Atlantic Avenue soon. According to the company’s website, there are plans to open a store spring 2017 at 133 E. Atlantic Ave. The location is the former site of Ginjer Boutique. Boca actuary selected as a ‘Women to Watch’ by Business Insurance Boca’s National Council on Compensation Insurance’s first female chief actuary Kathy Antonello, FCAS, FSA, MAAA, was named one of 25 “Women to Watch” last year by Business Insurance. She was recognized last month during a leadership conference and awards luncheon in New York. Business Insurance started the Women to Watch awards program in 2006 to recognize women leaders doing outstanding work in risk management and com-

mercial insurance. Business Insurance readers nominate candidates for Women to Watch, and a panel of Business Insurance editors selected the honorees based on those nominations. Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: recent professional accomplishments, expertise, leadership and future career prospects. “We are pleased that Business Insurance has chosen to recognize Kathy’s many professional accomplishments by selecting her as a Woman to Watch in 2016,” said NCCI President and CEO Bill Donnell. Antonello is NCCI’s first female chief actuary and leads the Actuarial and Economic Services (AES) Division, which contributes to maintaining a healthy workers compensation system through the design and delivery of all actuarial and economic work at NCCI. Antonello earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Birmingham-Southern College. She is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

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Local Delray mom receives Shark Tank deal for Boca business She said Mark Cuban was nice and her and Kevin O’Leary bantered back and forth about the business, which wasn’t aired.

Staff report Sarah Blaine has been sending kids messages from the North Pole for years. This Christmas season her wish was fulfilled when she was offered a deal from one of the investors on the popular TV show Shark Tank. Sealed by Santa started 11 years ago. Blaine, obsessed with all things Christmas, created a business where parents can send a custom letter to their kids directly from Santa and the North Pole. The letters are shipped to the North Pole for the official postmark and include special Santa seal, personalized note and notification if the child made it on the “Nice List.” There are also gift packages available with Santa’s favorite hot chocolate and an ornament pack made by one of Santa’s elves. Blaine aired on Shark Tank last month where she pitched for an investor to join the company for a 25 percent stake in the business. She has plans to expand the business to include letters from the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. She walked out with a deal from the QVC Queen Lori Greiner that included

“They drill you,” she said. “But the whole experience was positive. Going into it I knew whatever happened happened, but this is my sole business. I really went in knowing I wasn’t leaving without this deal.” The impact she didn’t know she would have was on people who are also going through divorce. She said the weekend after the show aired she received hundreds of emails from people who were touched by her experience with divorce. $150,000 which $75,000 is a loan and Greiner received 22.5 percent of the company. Blaine said she knew she was walking out of the tank with a deal and she wanted it to be with Greiner. She said the day Shark Tank called her to be on the show was the best and worst day of her life. She was getting divorced and then the phone rang with the opportunity to be on show.

“I was in the middle of a crazy time in my life,” she said. “I was getting divorced, selling my house, it was the best and worst day of my life.”

“I touched all these people and it has bene the best experience to read all their comments,” she said.

She said the 10 minutes that aired on the show doesn’t begin to explain the experience of being in the tank.

With the deal, she said she will be busy launching letters from the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy this year.

“I was in the tank for an hour and 20 minutes,” she said. “That breaks down to 10 minutes and they are going to play what makes good TV.”

To send your own memorable letter from Santa or to learn more about the company and its offerings, visit www.sealedbysanta.com.

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Boca Raton-based juicing company expands in South Florida wanted to create,” Kaufman said.

By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

A third Boca location will be opening soon in the Park Place shopping plaza. Other planned locations include South Beach, the Turnberry Hotel and Coral Gables.

Guests sampled juices, asked questions and chatted with team members as they waited for a smoothie to be blended up at Boca Raton’s Raw Juce. The original location on Glades Road was packed with people waiting for their favorite post-workout blend. “I love this,” founder Barry Rabkin said of his flagship store and the throng of people. “This is my life.” Rabkin said got into juicing after he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009. He said he felt mentally depressed even though he had great doctors and surgeons. Usually high-energy, he said he couldn’t get that feeling back until someone introduced him to juicing. “Instantly I felt better,” he said, adding he was no longer craving unhealthy foods. At Whole Foods, he said he would load up his cart with every fruit and vegetable and then experiment blending different concoctions in his kitchen. “I would juice jugs of juice,” he said. “I did it for the nutrients not for the taste. I

The Berry Hemp Acai Bowl is one of Barry’s favorites. Submitted Raw Juce offers juices, bowls, salads and photo. shots of healthy juices. Submitted photo.

was feeling amazing. I had so much energy. I felt like Superman.” He said he felt a change in his body, his skin and felt like he exuding a glow that everyone around him seemed to notice. He said juicing allows you to consume three to five pounds of fruits and vegetables in one serving. The nutrients flush through your body and help you feel full, he said. It was at that point that he turned to his neighbor Jeff Levine, who started Salad Creations. He said he thought he could turn his juices into a fast-casual style restaurant like Salad Creations. He made a juice for Levine and he said

Levine told him he better pay attention to the taste of the juices because if they didn’t taste good he wouldn’t have a business. So, they got to work on the flavors with the help from a professional chef. A little over three years ago, the first Raw Juce opened in Boca Raton. The company is headquartered in Boca along with its commissary where the juices are made. The company is USDA certified organic. Rabkin and one of his managers Teddy Kaufman, who has been with the company since its inception, said they knew nothing about the restaurant world when the store opened. Rabkin used to work

Rabkin said he wants to open as many stores as possible. Currently, he employs more than 200 team members. A lot of them attending Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University and local high schools, he said. Part of the culture is not calling it work. Rabkin calls it a party every day and will ask team members if they are having fun. In addition to the more than 20 flavors of cold-pressed juices, Raw Juce serves acai bowls, smoothies and salads. Barry’s favorites: F.O.Y.- A juice with cucumber, spinach, celery, lemon and e3 live Square Root- A juice with beet, gala apple, lemon, ginger and aloe water Berry Hemp Banana Acai Bowl- A bowl filled with banana, mango, acai, almond mylk, raw honey topped with hemp

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Raw Juce’s East Boca location. Submitted photo.

with hedge funds. But, they said they had confidence and swagger like they knew what they were doing. That attitude they said helped propel them into success. “We wanted to be the Starbucks of juicing,” Rabkin said, explaining that when you walk into different stores you know you are in a Raw Juce. With a total of five stores and several more in the pipeline, the two said they have begun to achieve that goal. “I love that all the Raw Juces are what we

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Ice-pops get new, adult look The ice pop from the summer days of your youth is getting updated with an adult twist. FrutaPOP is a small-batch, hand-crafted ice pop company that features coffee pops, fruit and juice pops, detox pops, and alcohol infused ice pops. The New York City-based start-up company has made its South Florida debut at Delray’s Sandbar with boozy ice pops. The Sandbar Rum Punch POP and Pina Colada POP are available for purchase. This popsicle doesn’t have a stick and doesn’t use artificial ingredients like sticky syrups. The popsicles feature healthy, seasonal ingredients that can be completely customized for group orders. The alcohol-infused popsicles contain less than 5 percent of alcohol. You must be of drinking age to purchase a popsicle with alcohol.

Co-founders Tracy Memoli and Laurance Rassin say there is a popsicle for every hour of the day. There are coffee pops, juice pops, alcohol pops and detox pops. “We have a pop for every part of the day,” Rassin said. “We are building a lifestyle brand around the popsicle.” Now, some of the pops will be for sale at Sandbar in a freezer that holds 300 popsicles at a time. The company partners with other companies that make products they may use in a popsicle, like Bacardi for the rum popsicles at Sandbar. The popsicles are wrapped in a recyclable material and there is no stick, which leaves less of a mess. They are made in Pennsylvania and can be shipped anywhere overnight with dry ice.

Memoli started the company after she spent years making sangria and popsicles for her family and friends. She is a food-blogger who works with dessert professional magazines. Now, the co-founders are selling their cold confections to families, businesses and customizing flavors for events like weddings. For more information, visit http://www.frutapop.com

Delray shoe store owner named ‘Retailer of the Year’ Staff report

group worked on home re-building.

The best place to buy a pair of shoes is Delray Beach.

He serves on the Downtown Delray Beach Taxing Authority, overseeing economic development of the city’s Downtown Taxing District. He is also chairman of the Delray Downtown Merchants & Business Association; past chairman of the Delray Beach Parking Management Advisory Committee; and past president of the Delray Beach Rotary Club, where he spent 18 years as its Scholarship Committee chairman.

That’s according to the National Shoe Retailers Association, which selected Mark Denkler as the 2016 Retailer of the Year. Denkler humbly said it is a great award to win and is a testament to the city. He was recently awarded the honor during the association’s annual leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas. He owns Vince Canning Shoes in Delray Beach, Florida, with his wife LaRonda. He is a third-generation retailer. His grandfather opened the store in 1952, and the Denklers purchased it from his uncle in 1994. In 2015, Denkler bought a second store, Tootsies, which first opened in 2006. The Denklers have quadrupled Vince Canning sales during their 22 years of ownership. He said he didn’t know he was even up for consideration for the award. There are about 2,000 shoe stores that are part of the association and they can submit

nominations. A committee of former winners and officers select the winner. Denkler has served on the association’s board and various committees. He was chairman of the board of directors in 2012 for a two year term. He continues to serve on different committees. In addition to having a successful store, Denkler said the winner must be active in the community and hold leadership positions. His civic contributions have included being an elder of his church, as well as the church’s bookkeeper and Finance Committee chair. He has also made multiple mission trips for the church, to varied places, including Namibia, Africa; a Native American reservation in Montana; and Asheville, NC, where the mission

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Vince Canning Shoes started the annual Stiletto Race in 2012. Contestants, both male and female, run specific distances in high heels, either as individuals or as members of a relay team; all proceeds from the race go to a local non-profit organization which provides day care to children of low-income parents, allowing the parents to work. The race is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on Jab. 27.

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Do I have to give a recorded statement to insurance company if involved in automobile accident? By: Shane Farnsworth Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Following an automobile accident, it is common for in-

have no contractual obligation and they cannot make

surance companies to seek statements, which are often

you give a statement prior to a lawsuit being filed. How-

recorded, from the people involved. The insurance com-

ever, in some instances where liability is in question, the

panies use this information to help determine liability,

other insurance company may refuse to repair your vehi-

inquire about any injuries and make a determination as

cle until you provide a liability statement.

to how they intend to handle the claim. Often times people wonder if they are required to give these statements and if so, is it in their best interest to do so?

That raises the question is it in your best interests to give a statement? In regards to your own insurance company the answer is most likely yes. You certainly don’t want

The answers to those questions is largely dependent on

your coverage denied when you need to use it. As to the

who is asking for the statement and under what circum-

other insurance companies the answer is a bit more com-

stances. These statements are often taken shortly after the

plicated.

accident occurs. In most instances both your insurance company and the company for the other parties involved

The other insurance companies will be looking to protect their insureds and not you. It is likely that they will use

tion is sworn testimony under oath. That testimony can

any information you give that helps their insured against

then be used throughout the court proceeding. It is im-

If your insurance company asks for a statement, you are

you as the process moves forward. What you say, even

perative that you be represented by counsel if your depo-

required to give one. Your insurance policy is a contract

inadvertently, could negatively affect any damages you

sition is scheduled. Your attorney will prepare you for

between you and your insurance company. Under your

may be entitled to receive. For this reason, unless you are

your testimony and protect your rights at the deposition.

policy there is a duty for you to cooperate. This means

represented by an experienced attorney, it is probably not

Remember, if you fail to take steps to protect your rights,

you are contractually obligated to assist your insurance

a good idea to give a statement to the other insurance

nobody else will.

company in their investigation of the accident. This

companies. You should definitely not give a recorded

would include providing a recorded statement if request-

statement.

will ask for a statement.

ed. A failure to cooperate with your insurance company

Shane Farnsworth is an attorney at Shane M. Farnsworth, P.A. in Delray Beach. He represents clients in the areas

Once a lawsuit is filed the circumstances change. During

of personal injury, insurance disputes and civil litigation.

the litigation process you can be compelled to give a

His office can be reached at 561-272-8337 or online at

You are not required to give a statement to insurance

deposition. The deposition is often taken by the attorney

shanemfarnsworth.com

companies for other parties involved in the accident. You

for the parties you are suing or being sued by. A deposi-

could lead to a denial of coverage.

Local author writes for young adults addresses teenage topics A cardboard cut out of Adam Levine was nominated homecoming king, attendees dressed up like they were going to a homecoming dance and there was a float decorating competition. A portion of the proceeds benefitted The Big Dog Ranch Rescue because Ramey said every dog needs a good home- which also stuck with the home, homecoming theme.

Staff report Stacie Ramey has seen the secrets that kids hold inside. She has worked with kids as a speech language pathologist for the past 30 years. About eight years ago, she said she decided to share some of those emotions that students have through writing.

She said the story is of two sisters who make a suicide pact, but only one goes through with it. The story is told through the eyes of the surviving sister. That book sparked a spin-off of “The Homecoming,” which follows the surviving sister’s secret boyfriend’s own struggles with drug use and family issues.

To help with her writing career, she said she attended tons of workshops and writing groups. She did go back to school for her MFA. “I don’t write every day,” she said. She has another book scheduled to come out in November and a fourth to follow in 2018.

“There’s a lot of kids carrying a lot of things around with them,” she said. “I like to write about kids.” In 2015, her first young adult book, “The Sister Pact” was published.

Even with two published books, being an author isn’t Ramey’s full-time job. She still works in the school system.

The themes can be dark, but they are also realistic issues that young adults could be grappling with. She said she writes her books for a young adult audience. The Homecoming touches on substance abuse, divorce, depression and grief. A book launch was recently held at Barnes and Nobles in Wellington with a homecoming dance theme, a play on the name of the book.

The third book will be another spin-off that follows a character from The Homecoming. It focuses on a character that has emotional disturbances and wants to hide on the Appalachian Trail until he turns 18. The fourth book she said will be a new idea completely separate from the characters in her previous books. Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

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Atlantic Crossing developers file amended suit, request summary judgment Staff report Delray Beach’s legal battle with Atlantic Crossing redevelopment project is still in full force. Last month, the developers of Atlantic Crossing, Edwards Companies, received approval from the state court to file an amended lawsuit. Atlantic Crossing was granted the ability to file an amended complaint on Dec. 9. The 84-page amended suit was filed on Dec. 14. The city has 30 days to respond. The amended suit possibly places the city at risk for an estimated $40 million in financial damages and legal bills. The

Several city commissioners voiced their

ment, which asks the state court to de-

The lawsuits began in 2015 when the de-

joy on social media when a federal suit

clare the developers the rightful owner

velopers alleged that the city was improp-

with monetary damages was dismissed

of the alleyways, require the city to issue

erly delaying the project from moving

by a judge in July. The monetary damages

final site plan certification and plat ap-

forward. The suits started in state court

being added to the state suit could put the

proval and determine if the city is liable

and then were bumped up to federal

sion,” said Edwards Companies COO

city back at risk as the federal suit did.

for breach of contract by improperly at-

court. Now, there could be legal proceed-

Dean Kissos. “While we remain hopeful

The federal suit may not be totally dead

tempting to reconvey the alleyways and

ings in both courts.

amended suit asserts 21 claims for injunctive relief and adds monetary damages. “We are pleased with the court’s deci-

to resolve issues amicably with the city, these two downtown city blocks are cru-

either. The developers have also appealed

Seventh Avenue back to the city.

Interim city attorney R. Max Lohman

two counts they maintain were improp-

Atlantic Crossing is a redevelopment

could not be reached for comment de-

cial to Delray Beach’s future. Whether

erly dismissed by the federal court, relat-

project that will bring apartments, of-

spite a phone call to the city attorney’s

through resolution or litigation, we re-

ed to “improper taking” and “lack of due

fices, restaurants and shops to 9 acres of

office. The city is using outside legal

main fully committed to protecting our

process” based on the city’s actions.

East Atlantic Avenue. The plans received

counsel to help with ligitation. Typically

commission approval in January 2014.

the city doesn’t comment on ongoing lit-

property rights and delivering on the site’s potential.”

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SAN MARCO AT WESTCHESTER CC $310,000 - Largest Elodea model in highly desirable San Marco. No Membership Required! Accordion Hurricane Shutters. Beautiful ceramic tiled lanai. Blonde wood laminate ﬂooring throughout (Master & 2nd bedroom brand new carpet) Home has ideal space for guests and entertaining! ID#10282117

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Kaufman Lynn Construction purchases land to build Delray headquarters Congress Avenue to continue its evolution into an innovative live-work-play area that extends the energy and appeal of downtown Delray Beach with business, affordable housing, and ease of access through various transportation options. City officials have nicknamed the 4.1 mile stretch of Congress Ave. the city’s “next great street.”

Staff report Kaufman Lynn Construction is officially moving from Boca Raton to Delray. The company will make its new home on a nearly 3-acre parcel located at 3185 S. Congress Ave. Avison Young principal Keith O’Donnell closed the $3.2 million sale. Kaufman Lynn plans to develop a mixeduse complex on the site, which includes a Class A office building for its 135-employee national headquarters as well as a free standing 132,000-square-foot self-storage facility.

dent and CEO of Kaufman Lynn Construction, a full-service commercial construction company.

“Due to its attractive location, Delray Beach’s Congress Avenue Corridor is ideal for our business to settle, grow, and attract top talent and clientele,” said Michael Kaufman, Presi-

The mayor created a task force, which came up with a plan to attract more action to the area. The vision of the Task Force is for

City commissioners have been advocating for more development on Congress Avenue.

call home.” Glickstein said the $30 million project is something he is excited to see on the dormant property. Kaufman Lynn will join PetMed Express, Call 4 Health, Hardrives, Babor, Levenger and several other headquarters already located on Delray’s Congress Ave.

“We are very excited to welcome Kaufman Lynn Construction’s headquarters to our city, a company known for its community involvement and diverse, talented, and well-compensated workforce,” said Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein. “This investment significantly moves the Delray Beach Task Force initiative forward and further positions our city as a place for businesses, and the good people and jobs they bring, to

“Companies are interested in Congress Avenue because of our access to world-class talent, close proximity to our vibrant downtown and the support they can receive from the city and community,” said Delray Beach Economic Development Director Joan Goodrich. “We look forward to supporting Kaufman Lynn Construction’s growth for years to come.”

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New rentals at Boca’s The Park at Broken Sound Chief Operating Officer of CC Residential.

New rental apartments are on their way to The Park at Broken Sound. 850 Boca is a new multi-family development in the pipeline by multi-family developers CC Residential, an affiliate of real estate investment and development firm Codina Partners, and The Praeduium Group.

Located at 850 Broken Sound Parkway in Boca, the 370 unit community is comprised of one, two and three-bedroom units in 5 story buildings as well as three-bedroom townhomes in two-story buildings with leasing prices starting from $1,700 to $3,200 per month. The units range from 766 square feet to 1,825 square feet and offer modern interiors.

“850 Boca is located in The Park at Broken Sound, a 700-acre business park, which allows residents to take advantage of the live/work lifestyle while also having access to over 50 acres of open greenspace. This property is the first residential development in The Park,” said Andy Burnham,

“Our apartments and townhomes with discerning finishes and interior details are designed with the Boca lifestyle in mind, which means oversized balconies and patios, as well as an abundance of indoor and outdoor amenity space. 850 Boca is scheduled for final completion in the sec-

ond quarter of 2017,” said Peter Calatozzo, Managing Director of The Praedium Group. Resort-style amenities at 850 Boca include: • Two-story, 11,000 square foot clubhouse • 4,000 square foot fitness center. • Private cabanas surrounding the beach-entry, salt water pool • Entertainment media and billiards lounge • Indoor children’s play area and outdoor tot lot • Outdoor summer kitchen • Pet washing stations and gated dog park • Lush walking trails with lake views • Easy access to El Rio bike trail plus onsite bike repair station and storage • Concierge Storage package system

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Title Insurance—What is it? Do I need to pay for it? the seller pays for the lender’s title insurance premium.

By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers According to Wikipedia, “Title insurance is a form of indemnity insurance, which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans.” So, do you need title insurance, which is

a onetime cost at the time of closing and based on the value of the property? The answer is: Yes! And it is best described why you need it by sharing my own experience.

But to insure yourself - the buyer, this insurance is optional. Owner’s title insurance is complex and you should read the policy to understand any exclusions. Ask the title agent to explain the coverage to you.

My investor client closed on a property in Maryland on a Tuesday after having

Living... Loving...Selling DELRAY BEACH & BEYOND walk-through at the property. The property needed work and my client went back to the property on Thursday with his construction company to start working. When they arrived, the house was wrapped like an Easter Egg with crime scene yellow tape and a sign: ”Do not enter by court order – do not trespass.” My client called me and we found out that the court had attached the house to a lawsuit for punitive damages. Apparently the dog of the former owner had bitten a person, who sued him in court for damages. The judge attached the house to the lawsuit for punitive damages on Wednesday.

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The importance of having title insurance was imminent. My client hired an attorney who notified the court of the closing, which luckily happened prior of the judge’s order. The damages for my client were small, mainly attorney fees – but paid by his title insurance. Other examples for claims could be: ·A person in bankruptcy signs the deed to convey the property without authority to do so; ·A family member is forging the signature and conveys the property to a third party;

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·A deed is incorrectly recorded with wrong legal description; ·A mechanics lien was placed against the property, which was not found at time of title search. If you finance the purchase of the property with a mortgage from a lender or refinance your loan, you have to obtain a title insurance to protect the lender. You do not have a choice. In some areas (like Palm Beach County) it is customary that

How much is the title insurance? In the state of Florida the insurance and endorsement rates are promulgated by the Florida Insurance Commissioner. To give you an example: For a sale of property valued with $200,000, the insurance premium is $1,075 (endorsement fees may be added.) Since you are required to pay for the lenders policy, you can ask for a simultaneous issue rate, which will make your owner’s policy relatively inexpensive. In the above example the additional fee would be $25. Also if the owner has a policy, which was issued less than three years prior, you can request a re-issue rate – which is a reduced premium of up to 40 percent. If you are paying cash, the owner’s policy would be the full amount of $1,075. The insurance covers you as long as you (or your heirs) own the property. About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. In 1985 she was licensed in Maryland and Washington DC as a Realtor and later as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Associate Broker and has been in Florida since 2001. The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) President appointed her (20102014) as the President’s Liaison to Germany, where she grew up and worked at the Justice Department for 17 years prior to coming to this country. The Germany Real Estate Organization (IVD) has an agreement with the NAR and she is an International member of this organization. Christel is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. Having been President for the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter, she is now serving as a Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, currently for Virginia, Central Virginia and Maryland. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www. silverhouses.com.

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Golf legend Jack Nicklaus to redesign Via Mizner Golf & City Club Staff report Boca’s newest private club will have its golf course redesigned by golf icon Jack Nicklaus. The club is part of plans that include adding a Mandarin Oriental Hotel to downtown Boca. The club is being developed in connection with Via Mizner, which is being built by Penn-Florida Companies. “We have done multiple projects with Penn-Florida in the past, and are particularly excited to be a part of the new Via Mizner in concert with Mandarin Oriental,” Jack Nicklaus said in a statement. “My team and I have visited the site several times and our group has been actively working on plans for the golf course. We have been tasked with delivering a spectacular golf course consistent with the world-class character of Via Mizner, and that is exactly what we intend to do.” Nicklaus and his firm, Nicklaus Design, have already started pre-construction

activities including site analysis, landscaping and preliminary routing plans. Construction is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of this year, with an anticipated completion in the fall. “Our vision was to create an urban resort that offers a full-service luxury lifestyle including championship golf,” said Mark A. Gensheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Penn-Florida. “Once Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group selected Via Mizner to be the home of its newest hotel, and one of only nine Mandarin Oriental Residences in the world, it was only natural that Mr. Nicklaus was selected to design the golf course. He is simply the best.” The City Club will be located inside the new Mandarin Oriental, featuring a members-only clubroom and lounge with private dining rooms and an interactive kitchen, wine-tasting areas, and a kids club. Membership affords preferred access to

all of the hotel amenities, including its two resort-style rooftop pools, holistic spa and athletic club. A dedicated concierge staff is available to assist and access to these amenities and services are limited to club members, Mandarin Oriental residents and hotel guests. Membership privileges include access to a second venue, The Golf Club, located just five minutes west of Via Mizner.

In addition to the golf course, plans include practice and teaching facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, a resort-style pool, a children’s playground, modern locker rooms and indoor and outdoor dining venues. “Via Mizner Golf & City Club represents the next generation of private clubs,” Gensheimer said. “This club is all about interesting people, fun and service.”

Money, time, values saved by decluttering By: Cheryl Adelman Special to the Boca and Delray Newspapers Money... You can “Make Money” as you declutter. That is, because, as you clean out your closets, drawers, cabinets, home office, and garage, you’ll find things you have purchased that are still packaged, or doubles of items you already own, most of which can usually be returned for cash or credit. You may find unused gift cards, un-cashed checks, cash and coins. Also, other things turn up, like the missing piece to an outfit or game, the other earring, the 12th dish, gifts that were never given. You may even find a collection, painting or vase that has significant value. You get the idea...“There’s money in them there hills!” Time... One thing is for certain; we feel there is not enough time in our day. We don’t put things away where they belong, or know where to look for what we already own it before we shop. Over the course of our lifetime, we will spend a total of 3,680 hours or 153 days searching for misplaced items... research found we lose up to nine items every day—or 198,743 in a lifetime. Phones, keys, sunglasses, and paperwork top the list. Experiment... Say to yourself, “I have all the time in the world!”

Do a specific organizing task and time yourself. You’ll probably find that it takes less time than you thought. This may encourage you to be more willing to take the time in the future and help you stay organized. Now what? To save time and money, you resolve to get organized. You are actually doing a personal cost/benefit analysis of your time, money and what you value. Do the work of the one big clean up to; 1-Discover all that you have, 2-Decide what you do or don’t need or want, 3-Determine where to keep it all, and 4-Commit to new behaviors for keeping things in their place. If you sincerely change some habits you’ll be able to keep your home beautiful, financially stable, and functional. Values You’ll be finding things that can “make you money” in the process of decluttering. You’ll also be reminded about what has value and meaning to you as you organize. And with a little effort, you will see you are finding more time for fun with hobbies, to relax, volunteer, or enjoy

activities with people you love. Then, shopping can become stress free, purposeful, and will add value to your life. Your happiness and well being are worth the effort. Cheryl Adelman, owner of Organize In A Day™ loves helping people get organized, writing about it, and giving entertaining talks about organizing! organizeinaday.com organizeinaday@gmail.com

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Lang Realty hires new agent Staff report Lang Realty welcomes veteran agent, Frank E. Tipton, to the Boca Raton sales team. Tipton brings 21 years of real estate experience with him, specializing in luxury, single family gated communities and waterfront residences, and has completed $300 million in transactions throughout his successful career.

“I am looking forward to a great future with Lang Realty,” he said. “In addition to being a leader in South Florida, Lang is locally owned and managed. Lang offers turn-key services to its agents including IT marketing training with ease for all agents to access within the 11 office locations.”

become one of the top real estate companies in South Florida. The company has more than 400

Established in 1989, Lang has grown from a modest start with just three sales associates to

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Kolter Group and KAST Construction raise $1 million for nonprofits Staff report

agents with offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Manalapan, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Port St. Lucie.

Kotler Group and KAST Construction teamed up to raise just over $1 million during a Havana Nights Charity Poker Tournament. The event was held at the Boca Raton Resort raised money to benefit several local nonprofits. It raised a total of $1,010,950.

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Staff report Boca Center recently celebrated 30 years as a premier shopping destination in Boca Raton. To honor the milestone, Crocker Partners threw a party to mark the occasion. Originally founded by Tom Crocker as ‘The Crocker Center,’ Boca Center has found its own identity over the years attracting such names as Guy La Ferrera and Marcello Sport, EN Vogue and Bella Boutique who, with the help of Allen Edmunds, treated everyone to a dazzling fashion show. Renowned for its First Class dining experiences such as Morton’s The Steakhouse, Brio, Tap 42, Cafe 5150, Rocco’s Tacos, and Sushi Ray and, perhaps most notably given the 30th anniversary, Uncle Tai’s. Howard Tai was the very first to sign a lease even before the ground was broken in 1986.

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What’s up in the real estate market… Blue Anchor for sale

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up through completion.

A Delray anchor restaurant, the Blue Anchor is for sale.

CRE Florida Partners hires new commercial real estate specialist

The local, authentic English pub has been listed by Prakas & Co. for $8,000 per month for rent. The listing states there is eight years left on the lease with one 10 year option. The sale price is listed for $695,000.

CRE Florida Partners has added Jaime

“Jaime will be critical to expanding our firm’s Commercial Investment team throughout the tri-county areas in South Florida,” said President of Rauch, Robertson & Co. and CRE Florida Partners Michael Rauch. “We are excited to have him as a member of our real estate family.” CRE Rauch, Robertson & Co. is also seeking leasing and investment sales professionals for its growing commercial real estate expansion in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The restaurant is 2,700-square-feet and has a corner patio. The pub was transported from its England location that was erected in 1864 to Delray in the 90s. The whole outside of the pub including its dark oak doors, paneling and stained glass windows were dismantled in sections and shipped to Delray. Realtors Association honors members Godoy to its teams of commercial real estate specialists. Prior to joining CRE, Jaime served as an independent agent specializing in commercial multifamily investments in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. He became a top-3 producer in 2015. He attained this achievement by working with local and foreign investors in obtaining residential properties and commercial properties from Auctions, Wholesaler, Off Market, FSBO, MLS, foreclosures and short-sales.

RAPB President Judy Ramella honors Matt Halperin of the Keyes Company as Realtor® of the Year Matt Halperin of the Keyes Company was recently recognized as the 20`6 Realtor® of the Year by the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB.) The group acknowledges Realtor® and Affiliate members in Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties for volunteerism and excellence in leadership, community and education. About 200 people attended the annual awards brunch that honored 16 award winners. To see a list of all winners, visit www.

In 2013, after working in residential leasing in Hollywood, he became the top producer in leasing for ten consecutive months. He also specialized in leases in the industrial, office, multifamily and retail sectors. He later became a part of the management team in order to assist restaurant owners with their expansion plans. He was also responsible for assessing the condition of properties and recommending repairs and assisting current tenants with their needs. As a valuations manager, he was in charge of providing BPO (brokers price opinion) for REO inventory, which consisted of 175 properties. Additionally, he was tasked with managing office personal, training new field agents, responsible in assessing the condition of the property, order bid repairs and follow

Multiple positions are available within these and other Florida markets. Commission and benefits are commensurate with experience. A Florida Real Estate License and Commercial Real Estate experience are required. Only qualified candidates should apply by forwarding resumes to mail@crefloridapartners. com.

County believes that every child deserves a home. The organization empowers families in making their transition from homelessness to sustainable independence. They are an organization that depends on approximately 1,200 active volunteers representing 20 interfaith congregations to accomplish their objectives of providing temporary shelter, food, life skills education and other individual assessments so that they receive the appropriate services. Dedication photo from left to right: Randy Nobles, Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County’s CEO, Mariella Gonzalez, Marketing Director for Florida Peninsula InsurancePaul Adkins, Chairman of Florida Peninsula Insurance, Jesse Jean-Baptiste, Shanaya Jean-Baptiste, Luckner Jean-Baptiste. Submitted photo. Habitat for Humanity partners with Boca company to give family new home

Delray Beach Initiative raises Almost $28,000 for Family Promise SPBC

The Delray Beach Initiative (DBI) recently received an award from Family Promise SPBC for their continued dedication and support of that organization. The DBI raised almost $28,000 for Family Promise in the last 18 months. DBI is a volunteer-based community organization geared to enhancing the lives of local children. The group creates events that encourage community engagement and raise awareness about the needs of local children. “We want to thank Family Promise for this recognition for our team because it means a lot,” said Allison Turner, Chair of the Delray Beach Initiative. “We love the vision and the mission of Family Promise in helping homeless families.” Family Promise of South Palm Beach

A Delray family has a new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County and Boca Raton’s Florida Peninsula Insurance. Jessie Jean-Baptiste is a single mom to Shanaya and takes care of her father, Luckner, who is dealing with deteriorating health. Her mother recently died, which has been difficult for the family. She works as a supervisor with a cleaning company and often has to work the day shift night shift to make ends meet for her family. Now, the family has a new home. “Our firm and dedicated employees have a long history of supporting Habitat projects and this one was especially satisfying. The Jean-Baptiste family worked hard to earn this home and Florida Peninsula Insurance was proud to play a pivotal role in it,” said Paul Adkins, Chairman of Florida Peninsula Insurance.

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Delray’s Azure Development building award-winning projects Staff report Rick Caster has done it all when it comes to building. He

designed by Silberstein, each home has four bedrooms, four and one half baths, two car plus golf cart attached garage and total 4,432-square-feet under air. The homes

has built homes, offices and shopping centers.

used as an office, gym or optional fourth bedroom. Theres is a gated garden entry, great room concept with open waterfall island kitchen, lush landscaping for privacy and individual 9’ x 22’ pools. On the ground floor

Now, his focus is more specific to infill projects. The de-

ceilings are 11’ high with 11’ floor to ceiling windows.

velopments his company Azure Development is produc-

The roof top terrace features include a back bar, spa and

ing are gaining recognition and winning awards.

fire pit.

His most recent award was for townhouse project Delray

Boca Beach House

Modern East. The architect on the project Jeffrey Silberstein of Silberstein Architecture brought home the Design Excellence Award of Honor in the residential category from the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The project consists for four homes that are just over 2,800-square-feet under air. They are a modernist style with three bedrooms, three full baths and a half bath and two-car garage. The homes don’t feel like townhouses because you walk into a gated garden and have a large pool with fire pit, summer kitchen and covered patio.The floor plan is open

can be combined to create a house totaling 8,843-squarefeet. There is a gated motor court entry, great room concept with double island kitchen, adjacent clubroom and large covered terraces on both the ground and second levels. On the ground floor ceilings are 12’ high – with 12’ high glass sliding doors – and 10’ high ceilings on the second floor. A wrap around pool feature has fountains and a

with a great room that has an open waterfall island kitch-

fire pit.

Azure is also making its mark in Boca with a show-stop-

en, 12 foot ceilings on the ground floor and 10 foot ceil-

Delray Modern Beach

the sand, the homes each have four bedrooms, five and

ings on the second floor. There are floor to ceiling win-

ping ‘beach house’ on 2600 N. Ocean Blvd. Built right on one half bathrooms, a glass elevator, four car garage and

dows, skylights and a glass wrapped staircase.

The homes at 225 and 235 Macfarlane Drive have views

“We felt we had to do something dramatic,” Caster said

beach. Also designed by Silberstein, the homes each in-

The total square footage has not yet been determined.

clude three bedrooms, four full and one half baths and

LEED designated office/retail space coming to Federal

of the project. All four of the units have been sold. The smaller projects are different from what Caster produced previously in his career. He said he has completed

of the Intracoastal and are walking distance from the

an attached two car garage that toal 2,895- square-feet under air.

rooftop pool with a spa, fire put and summer kitchen.

Highway

A roof top glass enclosed ‘retreat’ with full bath may be

projects with several hundred homes. Now, he works on six to eight projects a year. Even though the project count is lower, he said there is such an attention to detail that takes up just as much time as a large scale project. Azure has several other projects in the works: Delray Modern Intracoastal

Azure also has an office and retail building totaling

Located on Palm Trail, the waterfront property contains

ray. It will be available in April.

two homes. It is close to a five-acre nature preserve. Also

6,500-square feet on Federal Highway in downtown Del-

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Ask an expert: About your condo, HOA rules By: Steven R. Braten Esq. Special to the Boca newspaper

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Q. I live in a homeowners association (HOA) and I have two questions concerning me: (1) What is the board supposed to do when there is a surplus of funds at the end of the fiscal year and (2) Do I have a right to request a copy of the association’s receivable report, as there has been a large amount written off as bad debts? S.P., Boca Raton A. These are two great questions. Regarding to your first question, the board of directors has a few options when actual expenses are less than anticipated at the end of the fiscal year. One option is for the board to carry over the surplus to the next fiscal year to reduce assessments, keep them flat, or to offset an increase, all of which depends on the forecast of expenses for the next fiscal year. Another option is to refund the surplus to the members. This option is usually not recommended, because the board may be forced to levy a special assessment if projected expenses for the next fiscal year are less than actual expenses. A third option is for the board to vote to transfer the surplus of funds to a contingency reserve or other board-made reserve account. This is to be distinguished from reserve accounts that are subject to Section 720.303, Florida Statues, which were either established by a vote of the members or initially by the developer of your community. Such reserves are referred to as statutory reserves and may only be spent on the reserve item or items subject to statutory protection. Regarding to your right to view the association accounts receivable report, you have a right to inspect this report pursuant to Section 720.303(4)(j), Florida Statutes. The association has a duty to maintain accounting records for seven years. You should verify whether the association has adopted a process for how to request an inspection and copying of the official records of the association and follow the adopted procedure. Otherwise, per Section 720.303(5), Florida Statues, you should make your inspection request on the association in care of the secretary or registered agent, in writing, and you should mail your request to the association via certified mail, return receipt requested. Q. We live in an HOA and there is a house that has been abandoned for over 10 years. The association is mowing the grass and occasionally trimming the landscaping but there are stickers all over the house and mold on the stucco. The bank apparently does not want the house and it is not clear if the HOA fees are being paid. What can the association do?

I.F., Boca Raton A. Unfortunately, the problem your community faces with an abandoned home was all too common a challenge that community associations throughout Florida had to deal with in the most recent real estate downturn. Equally unfortunate is that the Florida Legislature only responded by amending Florida’s Condominium Act to provide a statutory solution to the abandoned home crisis. Under Section 718.111(5), if a condominium unit is the subject of a foreclosure action and the unit has been vacant for four continuous weeks, or where the unit is not subject to foreclosure and the unit has been vacant for two consecutive months and the association is unable to contact the owner or determine the owner’s whereabouts after reasonable inquiry, the association can petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a receiver to rent the unit out for the benefit of the association. So, what is an HOA to do? First and foremost, your board of directors should consult its community association attorney for options. The association has a fiduciary duty to collect assessments and so if the owner has not paid assessments, the association can foreclose on the home. There may be unique issues with the property that make it cost prohibitive for the association to foreclose on the house in question. If so, then petitioning a court to appoint a receiver may still be an option based on the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Granada Lakes Villas Condominium Association v. Metro-Dade Investments case, where our state’s highest court held that trial judges have broad discretion over when to appoint a receiver and that these powers are not limited to specific statutory provisions (such as §718.111). It sounds like a compelling argument can be made for this home that a receiver should be appointed to take control of the property and rent it out for the benefit of the association. Steven R. Braten Esq., is Managing Partner, Palm Beach of the Law Firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC, with offices located at the Sanctuary Centre in Boca Raton. Visit www.GADClaw.com or ask questions about your issues for future columns, send your inquiry to: question@ GADClaw.com. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.

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Party trends, tips for 2017 Staff report The holiday party season may be over, but the new year brings new trends in the party scene. Whether you are throwing an intimate dinner party at home or a blow out wedding, we asked Delray-based event planners Brian Kelly and Sean Koski of Ticket2Events to dish on what is on and what is out when it comes to throwing a party in 2017. Walking dinners

If you don’t want your guests to have to decide between chicken or beef, a walking dinner can offer both options and then some. And the decision to have a cocktail-served style wedding doesn’t make it less classy or cheaper. The trend to serve guests all types of options with a walking dinner is in for 2017. Photo booths Providing your guests with an activity as well as a takehome to remember the night is still in at parties. Even though photo booths have been around for years, the technology is always changing. So the question isn’t whether to have a photo booth, it is what kind of photo

so your guests use it after the event. Activating the party

booth to have. There are all types if options that incorporate social media and animations. Wedding traditions Ceremony The consensus on certain wedding traditions is that some are in and some are out. When it comes to the service, the Kelly and Koski agreed that many couples are opting for ways to shorten the ceremony to about 20 minutes. That may mean a shorter mass or cutting out some traditions. There is more awareness of the guests’ time and attention span they said.

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Pickleball: The fun, the fanfare, the exercise friendships we have made,” said Harriet, an ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association.

By: Diane FeenContributing Writer There’s an addictive quality to the newest paddle sport called pickleball.

Marc Thomas might be the baby in the group (he’s in his 30’s) but he plays the game with the same enthusiasm and vigor as his opponents. The handsome Rhode Island native plays every day for hours and seems to meld into the social fiber of his surroundings. “I used to play tennis but really love pickleball. You don’t need to run as hard and the courts are smaller. This is the best game I’ve ever played.”

It’s easy to see why. The game is played outside (or indoors) the players are congenial folks who are older in years, and you get to exercise at a pace that makes tennis look like a speeding bullet train. Not that pickleball is a slow pokers game – quite to the contrary – it can have velocity and ferocity. But not the type you see at the US Open. The pickleball way is tamer and more lighthearted. You don’t see fierceness or yelling on the courts (like in some tennis games). Instead you see players enjoying the challenge of running around a smaller playing field that allows them to spring into action even with a meniscus tear. That’s why the game is catching on in Palm Beach County like wildfire. The local Delray players are thrilled to have pickleball courts at the Tennis Center, Pompey Park Gym, The Delray Community Center Gym and in gated communities all over the county. If you’ve never heard of pickleball, chances are you’re in the majority. The sport seems to have grown up like weeds among the grassy knolls of everyday life. The name pickleball doesn’t conjure up thoughts of active adults (and children) volleying a small ball across a net. Instead it reminds one of something to top off a burger or a way to relish the ability for agility.

like badminton the net was lowered and the courts were marked (like a tennis court).

players are congenial folks who realize that your best years are always ahead of you.

Played by four people at a time the swiftness and spirit of the game makes it the perfect backdrop to socialize and get into shape at the same time.

It’s so much fun it has the same addictive quality as cheesecake or flourless chocolate cake. “I played pickleball at Pompey Park at 8:30 am (for a couple of hours) then played at Delray Tennis Center and at night I played at Kings Point. I love this game – its gender neutral and challenging,” said Jay Gordon, who won a silver medal for pickleball at the Florida Senior Games for men over 70.

“I was in martial arts for 53 years and my body got beat up pretty bad,” said Mike Turturro. “Even though I had a hip replacement and a bad knee I play pickleball three times a week. It’s a terrific sport that’s competitive and social.” The social aspect is what psychologists might categorize as imperative for seniors who seem to embrace its inclusiveness with zeal.

The game has a lower impact on your joints and doesn’t require the vigorous bending in tennis. Its easy going nature – and simplicity of social etiquette – has captivated older folks with the same zealousness of Viagra.

“I just moved here in July and all my friends came by way of pickleball. The people here are my extended family. I come three times a week and I’ve found it’s a great way to get the day started,” said Janet Novack, who has abandoned her golf clubs for what she calls the dopamine rush of pickleball.

Played on a surface the size of a doubles badminton court, players use a flat paddle and perforated plastic ball to volley back and forth over the net.

If it sounds pretty cool, it is. That’s why over 2.5 million people are playing pickleball and there are over 15,000 indoor and outdoor courts in the US.

The reason it’s so beloved in Delray (and beyond) is because the game is slower than tennis, more social than ping-pong and has a swing more elegant than badminton.

Novack isn’t the only one who has taken pickleball as her chosen object of affection. So has retired intelligence officer of the Delray Police Department, Ed Smith. Smith plays the game three or four times a week and has become an avid ambassador for the game. “I’ve been athletic my whole life and I just love pickleball. It’s great exercise and the social aspect is appealing.”

When conceived the game’s heritage was rooted in all three of these sports. Washington State Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell were at Pritchard’s home when they noticed their family had nothing to do. Their badminton court was intact but they had no rackets. So they improvised and used ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. Un-

From an outsiders perspective pickleball can be pretty alluring. It’s played by both men and women (in the same game) the score seems less important than getting out and giving it your best try, and the

Though the Delray Beach, Boca and Boynton group of pickleball players seem to be nearing retirement (or immersed in it) it’s played by everyone from nine to 90. But you can’t dismiss the camaraderie and joyfulness of its senior players. It lends merit to the belief that 70 is the new 50, and age is nothing more than a numerical sequence. Harriet Kalin will tell you that in a heartbeat. The 78-year-old learned about the game when she and her husband Josh lived in the Villages. Now they are believers. “Pickleball is awesome, we love the exercise, the camaraderie and the

Pam Garcia is also a sparkling example of the pickleball phenomenon. The retired paramedic-firefighter for the Delray Beach Fire Department plays the game with gusto and passion. She imbibes the same professionalism and pedigree as a pickleball version of Chris Evert. Garcia recently won a silver medal in the Palm Beach State Championships and is limber in her social and athletic ability. Many of the players in the area have similar mojo and mannerisms. They value the unrivaled camaraderie and team spirit of pickleball and enjoy the physical workout that comes with its neatly measured territory. There’s also the economic impact on the city. “Delray Beach is poised to become a national and international destination for pickleball, which will undoubtedly lead to increased tourism and revenue spike for businesses. There are eight new pickleball courts that just opened at the Delray Tennis Center,” adds Novack. There’s another good reason to take up this supreme sport – you have to stay out of the kitchen on most occasions. And for someone meeting their golden years with gusto (and bad knees) it just makes sense. Call Harriet and Josh Kalin for information at 561-499-2020. Contact Carl Steinberg for lessons (he’s terrific and patient) 561-271-3017.

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Vic & Angelo’s celebrates 10 years with new offerings served tableside Staff report Whether you are planning a place for your birthday dinner with friends, looking for an intimate night out or a place to grab dessert, Vic & Angelo’s caters to all crowds. In its 10th year, the restaurant is celebrating the milestone with some new items. We were recently invited to sample some new interactive experiences and savor the classics. The newest menu item is table side mozzarella, a starter, which is a must-order for large groups. A cheese-maker will roll a cart over to your table, think how some restaurants offer tableside guacamole service, and they will explain to you how the cheese is made and within minutes it is in front of you on a platter of food.

when the cheese is ready is when it appears shiny, Miranda said. From there, the 12-ounce-ball of cheese is dunked into an ice bath to get it to a temperature appropriate for eating. Then, it is placed on a platter of your selection. The options are: • Caprese- heirloom tomatoes + sweet basil • Pesto- sweet basil + roasted garlic + roasted almonds + marinaro campari tomatoes • Terra- Proscuitto di San Daniele+ fig balsamico • “Super” Mozzarella- platter with all options

The ingredients are mixed together by hand and stretched. The key to knowing

thing you may want to sample like pasta and meats in one dish. The fish tasted like it was fresh out of the Mediterranean and was thoughtfully flavored with grilled lemon and thyme that wasn’t overpowering.

The table side option was popular on a recent Wednesday night. The cart was rolled around the several different tables. Another tableside option is a shaved truffle carpaccio served alongside Risotto al Tartufo, a mushroom feast of cremini, portabella oyster mushrooms and parmesan cream.

Chef Erick Miranda walked us through the process while an assistant prepared the cheese. Curd is combined with boiling hot water in a bowl with salt. That’s it.

Miranda didn’t want to steer us in any particular direction when it came to dessert, so he brought a sampler of the home-made desserts.

For our entrees we stuck with classics. Our server recommended the oven roasted Branzino, served with Tuscan cucumber salad and buttered red skin potatoes and a special of Sunday Gravy, which was rigatoni with a giant meatball, pork, sausage in a san marzano sauce topped with ricotta cheese. The portions were large enough to easily share or bring home for leftovers. The Sunday Gravy had the tastes of every-

In case you have picky eaters, the restaurant’s award-winning coal oven pizzas are still on the menu. The pizzas are hand crafted with locally made mozzarella and fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.They are topped with sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes imported directly from Italy. Their crisp, charred crusts are created with water shipped in from Brooklyn, New York, and then cooked in a vintage-style coal oven at 900 degrees.

If you like Italian-style cheesecake, which uses ricotta cheese, that option is a palette-pleaser as is the seven-layer, vanilla Venetian cake, which is light and airy. The banana cream pie is a blend of bananas and a crust that feels like grandma made it. The carrot cake is traditional and hits the spice nodes a carrot cake should. A classic cannoli has a twist with crushed pistachio nuts. Homemade biscotti are crunchy enough for coffee dipping. If you are with a large party indulge in the chocolate cake, which is an oversized slice of decadence that can feed an entire table. Our waitress said everything is made inhouse except the chocolate cake, which is made in a boutique bakery. Vic & Angelo’s restaurants are located at 290 East Atlantic Avenue (844-842-2632) and 4520 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens (844-842-2632). Both locations are open daily. For hours, reservations and information on private events, visit www.vicandangels.com

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Want to eat healthier at home, but don’t have time to cook? Just stop by Boca’s Farmer’s Table Express for healthy meal, to go.

• Short Ribs with Mushroom Bordelaise, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts • For quick, healthy pick-me up snacks, the store will offer tasty items like Almond Butter Oat Date Bites, Chia Pudding Parfait, and Spicy Eggplant Dip.

The new concept offers a “slow food fast” take-away concept that allows you to bring home healthy meals that are pre-portioned. All you have to do is boil a pot of water and cook for the designated amount of time. The meals are in a vacuum-sealed package that can remain in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, according to the Farmer’s Table Express website. In addition, there will be fresh, ready-to-go sandwiches, salads and snacks available for purchase as well as sauces and dressings and organic cold press juices. The menu items are sourced cleanly and responsibly and no chemicals, hormones, pesticides or antibiotics are used in any of the meals. Co-owner and chef Joey Giannuzzi calls it the “never ever” menu meaning you won’t find any of those items in a meal.

Dishes use fresh, seasonal ingredients without extra fat, salt and toxins. No butter or cream is used in any dish. There are dishes for a variety of diets including gluten free, Paleo, vegetarian and vegan. Some of the featured menu items: • “Spasta” and Meatballs – Farmer’s Table uses spaghetti squash in place of pasta with choice of Chicken or Quinoa Meatballs • Sweet Treasures Salad

“Fast food became popular because it was convenient,” said co-owner Mitchell Robbins. “We are now making healthy convenient with this concept. Customers in our restaurant will be able to order Express meals from their table and have their take-out orders brought to their table before they leave,” Robbins said. Farmer’s Table Express is next door to Farmer’s Table Boca Raton and adjacent the Wyndham Hotel Boca Raton, 950 Glades Road. The hours are 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily and online ordering is available. For more information, visit the website www.farmerstableexpress.com; www.instagram.com/farmerstableexpress; www.facebook.com/farmerstableexpress or call 561-409-2727.

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Humorous work of fiction about murder on Palm Beach hits Delray shelves By: David DiPino Contributing Writer A book by author Sharon Geltner about a murder on Palm Beach intertwined into a humorous story about an unexplored world of charity, status seeking and social climbing has made its way off the island and onto Delray bookshelves at Hand’s Office and Art Supply, 325 E. Atlantic Ave. and Tootsie’s Shoes, 310 E. Atlantic Ave.

Mindy Horvitz, general manager of Lord & Taylor at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, with Sharon Geltner, author of the Palm Beach mystery and society novel, Charity Bashed. Geltner signed copies of her book at the store’s Shop Smart Do Good day, which raised funds for nonprofits. Submitted photo.

whole county,” Geltner said. She began following the society pages closely following the latest galas, dinners and high profile events local philanthropists attended and combined that knowledge with experience of volunteering at several non-profit organizations.

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Geltner wrote Charity Bashed a few years back when she had two weeks off from a job over a holiday break. She wrote 14 hours a day for two straight weeks and finished the book.

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Louis, the tabloid mogul found dead in his swimming pool at the beginning of Geltner’s book Charity Bashed has a coincidence with a strange set of circumstances surrounding a death on the island of Palm Beach. Soon after Geltner finished the book, Jeffrey Picower, an investor named in the Bernie Madoff investment scandal, whose estate later

“I think in terms of writing the book being a reporter helped me a lot. It gave me the discipline to just do it, to be observant with an eye for irony and detail,” Geltner said.

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“I did work at non-profits for some time. The senseless humor Justine (protagonist in Charity Bashed) exhibits isn’t just peculiar to her. Social workers, who work at these charities, some of them have Master’s Degrees and are paid very little. There’s a juxtaposition or contrast. People are working these jobs as a labor of love. They have bills to pay. I did a lot of fundraising for these charities and the contrast was so great between the haves and have-nots, people who needed our services,” Gentler said.

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“It’s a dynamic area we live in. I found it fascinating how unexplored the world of charity is. I would like to say it’s all based

As a reporter, Geltner worked as a foreign correspondent in Israel, Cairo, Egypt, Lapland (in Finland) and Singapore, and here in the U.S for Knight Ridder newspapers. Geltner also worked as a book editor and she said that job helped her when it came time to craft, outline and organize the book. Today, Geltner is a business analyst with the Small Business Development Center at Palm Beach State College and President of Froogle PR.

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She points out there’s just as many really great stories about charity involving a beloved parent, relative or friend who had cancer or another type of disease or health ailment and died, their name immortalized in awareness, support and research for the cause.

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An experience Geltner had as a newspaper reporter where she was once told she’d be banned from Boca Raton by a philanthropist angry over her publishing information that the high-level donor was operating under a fake title got the wheels spinning in terms of her writing a book.

settled $7.2 billion in claims associated with the Madoff Ponzi Scheme, was actually found at the bottom of the pool at his oceanfront mansion and later died.

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The story begins with Vincent Louis, a tabloid tycoon and big-time charity donor, being found murdered in the pool of his Palm Beach home. Without spoiling the plot, Justine Romanoff, an observant social worker working at a Palm Beach charity, finds herself smack dab in the middle of the scene and hungry to dig deeper to solve the murder case. Throughout the story Romanoff finds humor in aspects of Palm Beach life.

on altruism, doing the right thing and offering a helping hand. It’s not just people in gowns and tiaras. There’s politics involved too,” Geltner said.

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Then Jack Happened

Dear Jack,

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding and we are beginning to run into some troubles with our families. We are both a bit older than your typical marrying couple and are footing the bill for the whole shebang. We are both very happy with this arrangement, but even though we are doing financially ok saving for a party of large amount of people has some sacrifices and we’ve had to conserve in some spots. Now we are hearing it from relatives. Parts of my family are upset with out choice of venue. Her immediate family, which is much larger, is upset that we aren’t inviting family that is three times removed from her and her father went so far as to pass along an invitation to his cousin regardless of our wishes (we communicated with the family throughout the in-

vite process). Also, because our ceremony requires many guests to travel out of state at cost to them and also because we really don’t need any ‘stuff ’, we decided to not have a gift registry and rather asked that, although it isn’t necessary and we made that very clear I think, we requested cash for our honeymoon if a guest wanted to give us a gift. Now there are whispers of tackiness and money grubbing from various corners. I don’t care of I get a thin dime from any guest. How do we respond to all this in an appropriate manner?

to participate and feel more involved. If that ship has

Based on your families’ behaviors I’d say just send them invites and be done with it but it’s too late for that now. This is your wedding and it’s your money and you aren’t obligated to cede control or illicit opinions from guests.

highly likely that your guests will as well. The specific

However, there is an inherent tension. While a wedding is about the betrothed first and foremost, it is secondarily about the family and friends in attendance. Naturally attendees are going to want to be a part of the wedding, and in some cases, the planning. Therefore, you must be clear about the boundaries of participation. Don’t discuss big decisions with people whose input won’t be taken seriously. If your cousin can’t convince you to use a venue she really likes for your reception then there’s no reason to ask her what she thinks. However, if you couldn’t care less about what kind of flowers that are going to be on the tables then it’d be a nice gesture to talk to your mother about what she thinks. This gives close people a chance

already sailed, particularly after the unwarranted invitation of the distant cousin, then you and your spouse need to learn to put your foot down and stop these types of communications. As for the whispers, you have to tune that out and accept that you won’t satisfy everybody. Focus on making your spouse and yourself happy, and let the chips fall where they may. If you have a good time at the wedding it is folks that don’t would most likely be sourpusses no matter what. Controlling, complaining people aren’t motivated about results but rather maintaining control. You can’t help it if Aunt Millie thinks that your gift idea is tacky or that you are just trying to make money or whatever other theory she cooks up. Be clear and stand on that. It appears that you are having a more ‘grown-up’ wedding and have been making some ‘grown-up’ decisions so don’t let your guests infantilize you. If Aunt Millie then decides to give you the dog’s old afghan, graciously accept, move on and laugh about it later. Del Ray/Boca let’s elope, but before that I know you have some troubles, lets iron them out at thenjackhappened@ gmail.com.

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Boca’s Broken Sound Club awarded Best Overall and Private Golf Course Staff report Boca’s Broken Sound Club, home to the Allianz Championship and PGA Champions Tour’s opener, has been named the Overall and National Private recipient of the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. The award is presented annually by the Golf Course Su-

perintendents Association of America and Golf Digest in partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird’s Golf Division. Club officials will be recognized in February at the Opening Session at the 2017 Golf Industry Show in Orlando. “This is such a great honor as it recognizes the high standard Broken Sound Club leadership, our members and golf

course maintenance team continuously set for ourselves every single day ‘on and off ’ our golf courses,” notes John Crean, CCE, BSC General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. “Sustainability combined with hospitality is our Club DNA.” Awardees are selected by an independent panel of judges representing national environmental groups, turfgrass experts, university researchers and valued members of the golf industry to recognize golf course superintendents and their courses for overall course management excellence and best management practices. Such best practices include the areas of water conservation, water quality management, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, wildlife and habitat conservation, communication and outreach and leadership. “The ELGA winners are not only stewards for the environment, but excellent examples of the focus our industry keeps on sustainable efforts,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA CEO. “They are on the frontline of how superintendents are making great playing conditions and environmental management practices work in tandem.” According to GCSAA, Broken Sound Club’s efforts through the on-course stewardship of its maintenance director and environmental consultant Shannon Easter have led to using no chemical inputs for the past three years over the 36hole facilities including the BSC’s club course and The Old Course, while leading the club’s efforts to create a welcome habitat for native wildlife, including several endangered species. The club began its sustainability efforts on the greens with reclaiming water and adding birdhouses, a butterfly garden and true native areas on its golf courses. Looking internally at facility operations, BSC moved to paperless accounting, cardboard and paper recycling and installing of water reduction toilets, shower heads, motion sensor lighting systems with LED fixtures and bulbs, and replacing Styrofoam cups with biodegradable products made of corn starch before its large investment in composting. It also installed a Tesla charging station and hired a beekeeper to install and maintain 22 beehives on its two Audubon Sanctuary and GEO Certified golf courses.

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Society Scene

A record-breaking crowd of 400 of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s top donors filled the room at The Polo Club in Boca Raton on November 29, 2016 for a sophisticated evening of inspiration. They enjoyed a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner and two powerful speakers at this season’s annual Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. Pictured: Allan & Judi Schuman, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Anne Jacobson, Diane & Larry Feldman. Photo by: Jeffrey Tholl Photography. Mayor Susan Haynie with Councilman Robert Weinroth and candidate Andy Thomson at the mayor’s campaign kickoff. Submitted photo.

At a Boca Raton Fire Station, volunteers of all ages prepared holiday gift bags for first responders as part of Jewish CommUNITY in Action Day in South Palm Beach County. Photo by: Jeffrey Tholl Photography.

Boca Raton City Council Member Robert Weinroth, Gregory Fried, Max Tucci, John Sternal, and Ash Ruiz at Unicorn Children Foundation’s fundraiser at LIPS, which raised more than $32,000. Photo by: Mitchell Zachs

California Closets of Boca Raton hosted a “clothes” raiser for the Palm Beach chapter of Dress for Success. Called Mix, Mingle and Give, guests were asked to bring gently used handbags, costume jewelry, new mascara or ladies’ undies to the cocktail party. Thousands of dollars worth of items were gathered so that women who are striving to get into the work world can obtain, free of charge, a full outfit to wear for an interview. Once they are hired, they can select a week’s worth of job-appropriate clothing. Photo by: Simpson Photography

Volunteers of all ages brightened the day for residents of Menorah House with a spirited afternoon of Bingo as part of Jewish CommUNITY in Action Day in South Palm Beach County. Photo by: Jeffrey Tholl Photography.

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Lacoste brand teams up with Boca’s Broken Sound Club Staff report Crocodile-branded polos are now a staple at Boca’s Broken Sound Club. The country club has partnered with French brand Lacoste, which is now the official sponsor of the club. BSC Director of Tennis Greg Wheaton said he has had a relationship with the clothing brand for years, both personally and professionally. He said he made Lacoste his top choice for his daily tennis apparel “since discovering the quality of the clothing was second to none.”

“I loved how amazing my clothing would look, even after months of wear,” Wheaton said. “So, I knew I wanted to share the fantastic quality of their products with our membership here at Broken Sound.” Lacoste merchandise has been a top seller at the tennis shop and Lacoste noticed that. So, officials from both groups got together to figure out how to take the partnership to the next level. The strategic partnership creates new opportunities for both organizations. Among them, Lacoste will: • hold up to six photo shoots a year at

the club for promotion of the brand’s tennis, golf and fashion collections. Photos from these sessions will include the Broken Sound Club name, giving the club international exposure via print ads, online and social media promotion and more. • provide the club with tennis professionals for club exhibitions. • support for various club member events with product giveaways. • provide clothing to tennis and golf pros and retail staff.

Greg Wheaton with the Lacoste collection at Broken Sound Club. Submitted photo.

• organize on-site presentations of the

Lacoste Sport lines each season. • invite its guests to BSC for the day to experience/discover club amenities. “This strategic partnership demonstrates that whatever one’s passion or interest… their active enviable home life, business life, sporting life, and social life complement each other perfectly at Broken Sound Club,” said John Crean, CCE, BSC General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Broken Sound Club is located at 2401 Willow Springs Drive. For more information on Club membership, contact Membership Director Maureen Schreiber at 561-241-6800.

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Tee off at the Boca Raton Resort & Club again new course has more water streams and

Staff report

waterfalls.

After an eight month hiatus, the renova-

Jimmy Gascoigne, head golf professional

tion of the Boca Raton Resort & Club’s

for Boca Raton Resort & Club said the

18-hole course is complete.

renovation has been a long time coming

The course reopened last month after

and turned out phenomenal.

closing in April.

He said the course is all about gathering

Boca Resort officials said the course has

people to have an experience.

been restored to its classic beauty that

called “Barefoot Golf ” a more laid-back

clubhouse and larger tees have been add-

dates back to 1926.

experience intended toward families and

ed. The course was re-grassed with mod-

those seeking a more casual golf environ-

ern turf grass to help improve playing

ment.

condition. Celebration Bermuda grass

“It’s a very exciting time for us,” said John Tolbert, President and Managing Director of the Boca Raton Resort & Club on

“We aimed to modernize the existing

the course’s debut.

Fred Couples and Gene Bates design,

The last done the course was redone he said was 1997. The renovation this time he said was planned in conjunction with the resort’s 90th anniversary. Now, the course caters to golfers of all

while elevating playability and enjoy-

was used for all tees, fairways and rough. Bunkers have been reshaped or removed and new bunkers have been added. The

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ment for guests,” Tolbert said. “Now, those seeking a challenging golf experience may gain just as much enjoyment as those seeking a more casual, barefoot golf experience.”

skill levels with its new family tee on ev-

In addition to Barefoot Golf, the putting

ery hole, which allows families to enjoy

surfaces have been redone, a new putting

the game with shorter holes. The tees are

practice green has been added behind the

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Boca Bowl puts Boca on national screen for third year tents and live on-stage entertainment by Ruffhouse, the excitement-building prelude to the on-field action was the crowd-pleasing marching band, cheerleader and dance team competition.

Staff report Football fans and community members converged at Florida Atlantic University’s Stadium for the third annual Boca Bowl. Western Kentucky University and Memphis University entertained with an offensive match-up with the Hilltoppers coming out on top, 51-31.

A new Boca Bowl 2016 mobile app created by Boca Raton-based Flagship Solutions Group was designed to help this year’s bowl-goers make the most of their pre and during game enjoyment.

The announced crowd totaled nearly 25,000 fans who enjoyed football and fanfare before the game. The bowl is one of 41 postseason college football sanctioned bowl games and the only one located in Palm Beach County.

A new outdoor tented suite area provided an upscale experience to watching the game without being in an indoor suite. Couches and love seats were brought in along with a bar and servers for the ultimate game experience.

“We are so pleased to have brought this wonderful highprofile internationally televised destination sports event to Boca Raton,” said Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie. “It gives us a great opportunity to demonstrate why Boca Raton and Palm Beach County are ideal for living, working, playing, learning and visiting. Each year the bowl teams, fans and game officials return to their hometown as enthusiast ambassadors of our great assets.” Its charity partner is Boca Raton-based Spirit of Giving that distributes thousands of game tickets to nonprofit and U.S. veteran organizations; proceeds from bowl-re-

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers celebrate their Boca Bowl Win. Photo credit: Ron Elkman.

lated events and activities support the nonprofit’s annual gift giving drive that annually brings holiday magic to more than 4,000 children.

Even before the game, the teams were involved in city activities. Both team mascots rode in Boca Raton Bowl cars in the city holiday parade.

Spirited tailgating and the Bowl’s free pre-game Ford Fan Fest and the Family Midway set the stage for opening ceremonies that included skydivers descending from the sky with the coin for the coin toss and 16-year-old Boca resident and Nashville recording artist, singer/song writer Maggie Bough performing the national anthem by fiddle.

Western Kentucky University held activities and parties during their stay at their official team hotel at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and the pep rally at Mizner Park Amphitheater included a custom sand sculpture with a 6-foot football and bowl and WKU branding lit up in red. While in Boca, the players visited patients at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and held their practices at Saint Andrew’s School.

With plenty of interactive family fun, games, exhibition

Boca’s Child Rescue Coalition partners with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Boca nonprofit Child Rescue Coalition will now combat online child sexual exploitation with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The center was founded in 1984 and is a national resource center on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. Child Rescue Coalition helps global law enforcement officials rescue children from predators and potential sexual abuse by using leading edge technology. Now, the groups are working together with law enforcement to identify and remove children from abusive situations and sexual abuse. “It is an honor to partner with an incredible institution committed to the protection of our most vulnerable populations, our children,” said Carly Asher Yoost, CEO and founder of the Child Rescue Coalition. “We are grateful for this new partnership as we work to help protect and rescue countless children from online

sexual exploitation.” Child Rescue Coalition will provide its technology to NCMEC at no cost. In the last four years, the data provided by Child Rescue Coalition to law enforcement partners worldwide has led to the arrest of more than 8,000 child predators and the rescue of nearly 2,000 children from sexual abuse. “Working together, the Child Rescue Coalition and NCMEC will further our mission to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation and prevent future victimization,” said John F. Clark, NCMEC’s president and CEO. “The technology and data provided to NCMEC by the Child Rescue Coalition will help identify more child victims, thus moving forward law enforcement and prosecutors’ efforts to rescue children from sexually exploitive situations.” For more information, visit childrescuecoalition.org.

Deadline to file for Boca Raton’s March city election is Jan. 11 By: Dale King Contributing Writer Anyone planning to run for office in the March 14 Boca Raton municipal election must file the proper documentation in City Hall by 5 p.m. on Jan. 11. The official qualifying period runs from Jan. 3 to Jan. 11. The offices of mayor and Seats A and B on the City Council will be decided. So far, incumbent Mayor Susan Haynie says she will seek her second three-year term. One challenger, Marc Allen Brown, has also said he will be a mayoral candidate.

With incumbent Seat B Councilman and Deputy Mayor Michael Mullaugh leaving the council due to term limits, three people say they want to succeed him: Emily Gentile, Andrea O’Rourke and Andrew Thompson. As of year’s end, incumbent Seat A Councilman Scott Singer is unchallenged. Candidate qualifying information is available on the city’s website, www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

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Councilman Robert Weinroth on transportation summit By: Councilman Robert Weinroth Special to the Boca Newspaper Recently, Mayor Haynie and I attended the 2016 Florida Automated Vehicles Summit in Tampa and left the two-day meeting with a mixture of excitement and terror due to the implications of what had been discussed. Also in attendance at the summit was Florida state Senator Jeff Brandes, a driving force (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) behind the state embracing the autonomous vehicle technology sooner rather than later. In 2012, Google delivered two autonomous vehicles to Tallahassee at the invitation of Brandes to demonstrate the technology. Since then, Florida has become one of the most welcoming venues for autonomous vehicles. During the last legislative session, HB 7027 won unanimous approval and in April was signed by Governor Scott making Florida the first state to allow selfdriving vehicles on its roads. Autonomous vehicles offer the promise of reduced traffic congestion and less land allocated for parking. But the true

reason for embracing this new technology is the potential for a dramatic reduction in the carnage on our roads. Distracted drivers, drivers under the influence and drivers with diminished driving skills would no longer be causing accidents on our roads. The independence we each cherish (symbolized by access to a private passenger vehicle) would be preserved for those of advanced years without imperiling those with whom they share the road. But, and there always seems to be a “but,” the disruption in our transportation system caused by the introduction of fully autonomous vehicles (especially while sharing the road with human drivers) promises to create a problems akin to what occurred with our transition to the horseless carriage at the beginning of the 20th century as cars and horses shared the road. At the same time as we are moving toward the day when communication connections are created between the infrastructure (e.g., road markings, signs and

signals) and vehicles; and between vehicles, the transition from internal combustion to electric engines will continue. It is projected that by 2030 (less than 15 years from today) 20-30% of our vehicles will be powered by electricity. This will necessitate alternate funding mechanisms for the maintenance and upgrade of our highway system, now dependent on diminishing gas tax dollars Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing services are but the precursor for the future when vehicle ownership will be replaced by vehicle subscriptions. Garaging will be unnecessary as multiple users take advantage of the time the vehicle would normally sit idle. Today, vehicles are parked over 90% of the time. We have become numb to the carnage on our roadways. Notwithstanding the required period of transition, with over 90% of the over 38,000 deaths from motor vehicle accidents in the US last year attributed to human error (and an additional 4 million injuries), autonomous vehicles could potentially save the equivalent of a full 747 every week and eliminate the suffering of those injured.

Councilman Scott Singer’s five big ideas By: Councilman Scott Singer Special to the Boca Newspaper At a recent town hall meeting, I proposed “Five Big Ideas” for Boca Raton to consider for short, medium, and long-term planning. As 2016 closes and 2017 begins, this is a great time to think about some visions that may take many years to realize. These concepts will need refinement and greater study, input, and funding, and I offer them now to advance what should be community-driven conversations about them. First, we can improve mobility in Downtown Boca and the desire for a thriving, walkable downtown streetscape with a traffic bypass to divert pass-through traffic away from Federal Highway and onto Dixie Highway. This would serve several goals. First, it would ease traffic originating from Delray or Deerfield onto a less-used road, which capacity would be expanded. Second, it would enable to the city pursue funding for a “complete streets” approach to increase parking and improve pedestrian access. Third, it would enhance the retail presence and create more of a Main Street feeling, tying into the current and planned major in-

vestment from 101 Via Mizner, the Mandarin Oriental, Royal Palm Place, and the Hyatt Place. Beginning to work now on a multi-year plan – which would cost very significant sums – can advance us to the long-sought goal of a strong sense of place for Downtown Boca. Second, we can increase our city’s support for our public schools, and enhance the mission of even the A-rated schools. Taking cues from other cities’ best practices, for a modest investment, we can work together with the School District to expand program offerings and technology, partner for needed social services (including greater access to counseling), and liaise better on key concerns for students and parents. I plan to cover more specifics in a future issue. Third, I’m working on plans with city staff to develop internal duties dealing with innovation and best practices. Some leading cities have a designated Chief Innovation Officer, whose role typically includes analysis of data, regular review of best practices, and much more. These positions help government generate new ideas to benefit residents and businesses, and can pay for themselves in cost savings. Sizable grant money may help these or similar positions, which I’ve also begun exploring. In addition, we can lever-

age our universities to find partners in analyzing key data and other novel ways to improve our services. Fourth, we can and need to make gains in our accessibility and accountability. A key to attracting and retaining companies in making it easier to do business with the city. We have significantly reduced permitting time and enhanced the ability for permit applicants to see the status of their permits. We should build on these successes to make permits – and all of residents’ dealings with government – the very best of any local government everywhere. Fifth, we need to move far more quickly to develop better parking and mobility solutions for our downtown. A prior top goal for the city was a new parking garage downtown, but it was moved down on the annual list of goals in recent year. New construction and the increase in downtown residents shows why we need reprioritize this goal. The likely locations for a garage, most of which are west of Dixie Highway, make a traffic circulator regularly operating throughout downtown a key part of a successful plan. More parking will reduce traffic from searching for spaces and increase the access to a more vibrant downtown. These ideas are not simple, quick, or finalized. Rather, they are the starting

HB 7027 allows anyone with a valid drivers license to operate an autonomous vehicle as long as the vehicle is capable of alerting the operator to a technology failure. If the operator can’t take control of the vehicle it must be capable of bringing itself to a complete stop. It all sounds like something out of the Jetsons but it is going to be a reality before children in Kindergarten are ready to get behind the wheel. Level 3-vehicle automation is due to be available in 2018 whereby the driving functions are sufficiently automated that the driver can engage in other activities. Level 4-vehicle automation will follow soon thereafter allowing the vehicle to be driven without a human driver! Many a parent will sleep more soundly knowing their children are not making life-changing mistakes behind the wheel, relying, instead on the autonomous technology to get them home safe. point for more planning and conversations, which I welcome with all parties. My strong goal of working on ideas like these for the next decade and beyond is a big part of what fuels my running for re-election in March. I hope to earn the chance to keep serving you and help bring some of these, and other, longerterm goals to fruition.

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