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A ‘Grand Night’ honors one singular sensation – Jan McArt Lynn U. names scholarship for ‘First Lady of Florida Theater’

By: Dale King Contributing Writer Just before the 2016-17 school year ended, before diplomas were handed out and before classrooms were vacated for the hot Florida summer, Lynn University dedicated an evening to a very special woman – Jan McArt – the lady who 14 years ago brought a lifetime of singing and acting credentials and achievements to Lynn as director of theater arts development.

Before Jan belonged to Lynn, she belonged to Boca Raton where her name became synonymous with theater. McArt’s Dinner Theatre in Royal Palm Place was a popular performance site in a town where, at the time, few theatrical venues had put down roots. She also created the Little Palm Theater, where Boca’s tots and teens received their first exposure to the arts. Youngsters like Kevin Ross, now president of Lynn University, and Ariana Grande,

pop vocalist-turned-mega star, were among the children who honed their abilities on her stage. On a warm evening in May at the Wold Performing Arts Center -- McArt’s home theater on the Lynn campus -fans, family and friends gathered for a “Grand Night for Singing, A Tribute to Jan McArt,” a musical revue of hit songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein shows like Carousel, Oklahoma!, The [CONT. PG 2]

Jan McArt with daughter Debbi Lawlor. (Submitted photo)

Ocean Breeze golf course discussion coming this month By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer The next step toward purchase of the vacant Ocean Breeze golf course property, in Boca Teeca, will be a joint meeting between the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and Boca Raton City Council on July 24 at

4:30 p.m. -- at a yet to be determined venue. “The city is not buying it [the golf course property]. The District is going to buy it,” said Beach & Park District Board Admin-

istrator Madlane “Maddy” Bentivegna on June 12.“The city will be funding it for us through a bond issue. The city is going to take out a revenue bond. The District will [then] make payments to the bonding company. All of the details have not been worked out yet.”

The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District voted unanimously to execute a contract for Ocean Breeze at its May 22 meeting. About 25 people attended the meeting, including Board members. Also at the May 22 meet-

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King and I and The Sound of Music. Organized by Lynn President-emeritus Donald Ross and his wife, Helen (parents of Lynn’s current chief executive), with support from dozens of McArt’s admirers, the evening not only honored her years of sharing her talents and abilities with students at Lynn, but also recounted McArt’s multitude of personal accomplishments. Dubbed the “First Lady of Florida’s Musical Theater” by two governors’ decrees, Jan has enjoyed an exciting and wideranging career, from opera, Broadway and the concert stage to award-winning television performances and highly acclaimed supper club appearances, both nationally and abroad. “Jan is the most vivacious person you’ll ever meet,” Donald Ross said. “Everyone loves her. She deserves to be honored now. It’s her turn.” Lots of friends crowded the Wold Performing Arts Center to honor Jan. One of Boca’s most elegant performance venues, the site has it hosted stars like Tommy Tune, Mitzi Gaynor and Lucie Arnaz and was the site of the third presidential debate between former President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in October 2012.

Sorely missed at the celebration was Jan’s beloved, performer brother, Don “Bunny” McArt, who passed away in Nov. 2012. While still a teen, Jan was hired by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the lead in Oklahoma. Don’s first show was with legendary director George Abbott in Kiss ‘n Tell. Both McArts were constantly working in New York, Hollywood, Europe and the Orient. Don took time from his work in L.A. in 1977 to do the comic lead in The Merry Widow that opened Jan’s Royal Palm Dinner Theatre, and, in 1990, they finally worked together when Don moved to Boca Raton and became a steady comedy star in all of Jan’s five theatres -- Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and two in Boca Raton. He quickly became an audience favorite

Students from the American College Dublin perform during “A Grand Night for Singing: A Tribute to Jan McArt” at Lynn University. (Submitted photo)

Jan McArt with Jamie and Nadine Assaf. (Submit- Jan McArt with Jay Stuart and Helen Ross. (Submitted photo) ted photo)

and, after that, portrayed George Burns in Say Good Night Gracie, on tour and as part of the “Live at Lynn” series.

cialization in musical theater.

Jan McArt’s special night at Lynn brought some very special students to the local arts venue – more than two dozen of them – from the American College Dublin to perform the full production of “A Grand Night for Singing.”

“Jan has been phenomenal, much more than a consultant,” Ross said. “She has been so generous with her time and talent, even teaching master classes when she’s visited the college in Ireland. It’s fitting to now offer Lynn students the chance to study in the program she helped develop.”

So what’s the connection between “Florida’s First Lady of Musical Theater” and a stage full of singing Irish students? It’s the new Jan McArt Scholarship—announced for the first time at May’s event. It offers full-tuition assistance for a drama student from Lynn to spend a year studying at the American College Dublin.

If two-dozen-plus theater students from Dublin flew across the Atlantic for the singular purpose of serenading you with Rodgers and Hammerstein show tunes, what would you do? Jan replied, humbly: “I’m a little embarrassed by all of the attention, but who can resist Rodgers and Hammerstein?”

But the Irish connection goes even deeper. McArt helped develop the Dublin school’s theater program, the only one in Ireland that offers a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in fine arts, with a spe-

The students’ beautiful vocals and smooth moves delighted guests of all ages. McArt has been friends with the Rosses for decades, first meeting

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Ocean Breeze golf course discussion coming this month ing, the Board granted unanimous permission to draft a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a golf course architect to design the envisioned 27-hole, world- class golf course. [FROM PG 1]

“I’ll bring it back before you before putting it out,” Beach & Park District Executive Director/Attorney Arthur C. Koski said of the RFP. Ocean Breeze Golf & Country Club first opened in 1968 as Ocean Breeze Golf Club, and has been closed since 2016. On Oct. 28, 2013, PGA professional Don Law offered golf lessons for kids at Ocean Breeze. The property contains three 9-hole golf courses, a hotel, and a country club building with outdoor pool, indoor restaurant and fitness center. Purchase price Beach & Park District Commissioner Robert K. Rollins Jr. addressed the $24 million purchase price for the Ocean Breeze property. “Am I happy with the price? No. Is Lennar willing to negotiate? No. I have made full disclosure and been transparent with the

public,” he said. Resident Harold Chaffee said, “If you pass this up, it’s going to be developed [anyway].” “I don’t think we can pass this opportunity up. If we do, I think we’d rue the day,”Koski said. Koski discussed an agreement for the District to purchase the 202-acre property known as Ocean Breeze. Koski said that a subsidiary of Wells Fargo had a foreclosure on the property. It went to contract with Lennar (a Fortune 500 company based in Miami). Lennar is the current holder of the property. Koski said he presumed that if the purchase price is $24 million, the majority of that would go to settle an old $17 million debt. The property is going to be sold to us from Redust, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo, he said. Koski said that the originally-slated closing date is Oct. 27, 2017. “At the May 8 Boca City Council meeting, one of the council members asked to be allowed an option for three, 30-day extensions,” Koski said. “Conceivably, it could be extended to Jan. 27, 2018.”

Empty Hotel and Country Club with pool at Ocean Breeze. (Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.)

Koski continued that the District isn’t obligated unless the conditions of purchase are met:

the options for best price. I think we all know the condition of the hotel property – that it’s

The District receives in writing consent to buy the property from the City of Boca Raton. “I have verbal but not written agreement,” he said on May 22.

about to fall down. We may not to have to do demolition. We may [also] have to do a couple soil tests on the property. If we find it’s somehow contaminated, we have the ability to back out...”

An executed interlocal agreement (ILA) exists between the city and the District stating that the city will provide closing funds. “If we don’t get the ILA from the city, there is no obligation to close,” he said. “Once we actually get the money, the cash in hand to close on the property, it requires 10 percent of the purchase price. We give a $2.4 million deposit to be held in escrow.” Commissioner Erin Wright said, “I’m super cheap. I want to make sure we’ve exhausted all

Commissioner Susan Vogelgesang said she agreed the purchase price is a lot money, but she would like to see it moved forward. “I’ve been sitting with Lennar since the beginning. Yes it’s high [the $24 million purchase price],” Koski said. “But [the golf course] will be of substantial value for your kids and their kids. I’m a taxpayer here too, and pay lots of real estate taxes.”

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FAU Alumni Association honors graduates’ achievements; Inducts recipient of three FAU degrees into Hall of Fame By: Dale King Contributing Writer Arthur C. Evans Jr. is CEO of the American Psychological Association, a leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. In 2015, the White House recognized Evans as an “Advocate for Action” by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Evans added another honor last month. The graduate of Florida Atlantic University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a Ph.D. was picked as the 2017 inductee into the Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) Hall of Fame. He and graduates from eight other colleges on the FAU campus were recognized for career accomplishments during the FAUAA Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception. “It’s my distinct pleasure to honor these outstanding individuals for all that they’ve accomplished since graduating from FAU,” FAU President John Kelly said during the ceremony. Before Evans became CEO at the American Psychological Association, he completed 12 years as commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Service (DBHIDS). He holds a faculty appointment at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and has held a faculty appointment at the Yale University School of Medicine. FAU’s triple-grad has been recognized nationally for his work in behavioral

healthcare policy and the transformation of service delivery systems. “My experience as an undergraduate student at FAU was life changing,” Evans said. “The education that I received prepared me well for my life’s work, which has included, among other opportunities, leading a $1.2 billion public healthcare agency, faculty appointments at two Ivy League institutions and serving as the CEO for my discipline’s professional organization, the American Psychological Association. I will forever be indebted to FAU and am deeply honored by this alumni award.” Also honored at the reception were: Anthony W. Anderson, B.A. ’79, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters – Since 2000, he has served as chairman of the Anderson Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization serving Martin County through advocacy and financial assistance. Brett Gavagni, M.B.A. ’08, College of Business – He has developed innovative technology at IBM for more than 18 years and is currently a lead Watson Health cloud engineer. He is a senior enterprise software architect and engineer with experience designing and developing business solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Danielle N. Hartman, M.N.M. ’10, College for Design and Social Inquiry – She became president and CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services in West Boca in March 2010. She sits on the board of directors of the National Association of Jewish Human Service Agencies. Gay Sherman Voss, E.D.S. ’72, E.D.D. ’77, College of Education – An educator

Florida Atlantic University alumni honored at last month’s FAUAA Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception were, front, from left, Brett Gavagni, Noemi Coltea, Dr. Gay S. Voss, Danielle N. Hartman and Ravi M. Krishnamurthy; rear, from left, Anthony W. Anderson, Rocky D. Hosie, Tiffany Weimar, FAU President John Kelly, Arthur C. Evans, Jr. and M. Phillip DeYoung. (Photo courtesy of FAU)

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Ravi M. Krishamurthy, Ph.D., M.S.E. ’86, College of Engineering and Computer Science – For the last 14 years, Krishamurthy has been a principal and executive board member at Blade Energy Partners, also serving as president from 2005 to 2008. Blade Energy Partners deals with upstream and pipeline technical challenges by integrating skills in mechanics, metallurgy, chemistry, electrochemistry and fracture mechanics.

Rocky D. Hosie, Col., USAF, NC; M.S.N./M.B.A., ’07, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing – Lt. Col. Rocky Hosie is a special needs coordinator for the 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Under his leadership, the team determines the resources available for both inbound and outbound military personnel for special medical, mental or teaching needs.

Noemi Coltea, B.A. ’05, M.P.A. ’09, Ph.D. ’14, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College – She is involved in her community through her role as development director for Boys Town of South Florida,

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things you need to know this July in Boca Raton 1 Boca Raton will host its Fabulous Fourth celebration on July 4 at Countess de Hoernle Park. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with free family friendly activities and a live band. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. 2 The Boca Raton Public Library is hosting an information event for veterans at the downtown library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 12. The library’s Military Intel programs have provided veterans and their families with information about benefits, counseling and jobs since Nov. 2016. Several organizations will present for 20 minutes followed by Q&A. Enroll in this free program through the calendar at bocalibrary.org.

3 Willow Theatre presents Waking Sleeping Beauty on July 9. Everyone is invited to the party celebrating the birth of the new princess -- everyone except

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Mathilda, an oddball fairy notorious for her terrible gifts. When she shows up anyway to present an enchanted spinning wheel, it turns out to be cursed. To be safe, a royal proclamation orders all spinning wheels to be hidden. But when Princess Aurora is eighteen, she finds the cursed spinning wheel, and falls into an enchanted sleep until she’s awakened by true love’s kiss. A fun look at this fairytale classic. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rated G.

4 Head to the Wick Theatre for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast through July 9. Matinees begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Evening performances take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Tickets are $85 for adults and children under 12 are $45. Special events include Story Time with Belle, Tea Time with Mrs. Potts and Lumiere’s Candlelight Dinner. Call 561995-2333 for pricing and information or visit, www.thewick.org 5 Patricio Espinosa, MD, MPH, has been appointed Chief of Neurology at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute (MNI). Dr. Espinosa joined the medical staff at the Institute in

December 2014 and served as Director of Neurology since December 2015. In his new duties, Dr. Espinosa will lead the program’s growing team of neurologists and provide support to the Institute’s clinical and research efforts. He offers specialized expertise in adult neurology, epilepsy and sleep disorders.

6 Boca Raton has beee ranked as a prime area for students to land a summer internship according to a report by consumer research website goodcall. com. The company reviewed data from 1,122 cities and Boca ranked No. 54. It was featured in the top 10 percent for its prominence in a number of metrics such as networking potential, amount of available internships, short commute time, relatively low cost of living and amenities. The same company also ranked the city No. 64 out of 1,662 cities as a best city for seniors to retire. It was featured within the top 5 percent for its prominence in a number of retirement-focused metrics such as percentage of residents 65 and older, access to healthcare, healthcare affordability, weather, amenities and low crime rates. 7 Interesting in taking an art class? New classes begin at the Boca Raton Museum Art School on July 5. There are daytime, evening and weekend art classes for adults in different mediums including ceramics, drawing, jewelry making and painting. The class schedule and details

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Boca’s fleet maintenance division ranked in top 100 fleets in the Americas The city of Boca Raton’s Fleet Maintenance Division has been ranked No. 86. There are more than 38,000 public fleets in North America alone. South America has thousands more. Boca has been ranked in the best 100 of those fleets. Boca has over 1,000 vehicles and pieces of heavy equipment in its fleet. “Our mechanics repair and maintain light trucks, garbage trucks, trailers, bucket trucks, police cars and vehicles- you name

Sugar Sand Park is looking for talented filmmakers, families for 6th Annual Kids’ Spooky Film Festival Sugar Sand Park Community Center is searching for the best and brightest filmmakers to create family films for the 6th Annual Kids’ Spooky Film Festival.

8 Tickets for Bar Sertanejo featuring Joao Bosco and Vinicius are on sale. The show is at 7:30 p.m. on July 29 at Mizner Amphitheater. The show is a ticketed event with standing room only. Chairs and blankets are not permitted. 9 The Boca Chamber has officially partnered with Chamber Live Radio Network to offer an online radio station called Boca Chamber Radio. The station is live and streaming online. Boca Chamber Radio offers chamber members, business professionals and South Palm Beach County residents a 24/7 online radio station. The nonstop programming is filled with member interviews, local news, upcoming events and business resources.

10 Park Place Deli has taken over the space that was formerly known as Rappy’s. The restaurant has been taken over by managing partner Lance “The Deli Man” Hirschhorn.

Film formats may include live action, animation, and digital comic books. The films will be judged by a panel of industry professionals. All films are due in person to the Community Center or postmarked by Sept. 23. Prizes will be announced this summer.

it,” Fleet Superintendent, Tony Remige said. “It averages out to about 250 vehicles per technician, so we are always busy.”

“When our residents see City of Boca Raton vehicles around town, we want them to know that we are working very hard behind the scenes not only to provide world class services, but to keep our equipment and vehicles in the best condition possible,” Municipal Services Director, Dan Grippo said. “Our team needs the best tools to do their best work and the fleet division helps make that happen. We’re very proud of their commitment to excellence.”

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The festival will coincide with the 13th year of Shriek Week, the Community Center’s annual Halloween event, running Oct. 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28. New this year, the Boca Raton Public Library is offering participants use of the Downtown Library Discovery Studio’s editing software on selected Saturdays in August and September. You do not need a library card and an experienced staff member will be on hand to help.

“The Kids’ Spooky Film Festival is a great opportunity for amateur filmmakers of all ages to get behind the camera and involve their friends and family,” Stefanie Ouellette, Booking Coordinator said. “It makes for a great summer project. Last year, we had a lot of fantastic submissions, and we can’t wait to see what our sixth year brings!” Fans can watch and vote for their favorite films online Oct. 1-31 for the People’s Choice Award. Selected films will be shown in the Willow Theatre during Shriek Week while patrons are waiting in the queue for the Haunted House Tours. Awards and prizes will be presented at a November ceremony at Sugar Sand Park Community Center.

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City, FAU to move forward with ideas for 20th Street Staff report A decade of discussions over how to transform Boca Raton’s 20th Street received a nudge forward recently by Boca officials. Council members approved researching what it will take to turn a stretch of 20th Street into an area that will become a place for Florida Atlantic University students to spend more time in. Currently, the area is a mishmash of businesses without an identity. The goal is make it a student-friendly place that harmoniously creates a district that the city and FAU campus would like to see people enjoy. The conversations between the city and FAU about the student district began back in 2007, city officials said. But until recently, the conversations didn’t trigger any traction. “The FAU administration has not been a willing partner in this as they are today,” Mayor Suan Haynie said during

a recent city meeting. “Without that partnership and that collaborative spirit, this can’t move forward.” Now, the school and the city are on board to come up with a plan of action for the area. In December, officials from FAU, the city, local business owners and residents participated in a summit on the topic hosted by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. “The corridor lacks a consistent identity, with a hodgepodge of building types, disjointed uses, surface parking lots, and outdoor storage fronting the roadway,” the summit report states. “In the past decade, FAU’s growth and transition from a commuter school to a residential campus has accelerated the conversion of uses, including the introduction of higher-density student housing. This has created unprecedented impacts on municipal services, especially police and fire response. Other “college town” impacts on the City include rental encroachment into single-family neighborhoods, transportation challenges, recreational facility demands, and increasing municipal costs.”

Kim Delaney, the council’s director for strategic development and policy, shared the ideas that came out of the summit with the city council. She said the city needs to determine what types of land uses it wants to see on the corridor, look into housing opportunities both on and off campus and improving the walkability of the area with complete streets of sidewalks and bike lanes. Other topics discussed included increasing communication between city and school officials and studying the area to determine what businesses are the best fit for the district for both students and residents. Delaney said Treasure Coast will bring in an economist to research the area and provide data the city will need to make any decisions on future land use. She said she would plan to hold public meetings in January or February. Simultaneously, FAU is updating its campus master plan. Ultimately, Delaney said the plans should be rolled into one comprehensive plan adopted by the school and the city to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Boca Raton seeks more downtown transportation options, parking Staff report If you run a trolley company or a free-ride service, the city of Boca Raton is looking for you.

To do so, the city is issuing a request for proposals for a fixed route transportation service like a trolley and an on-demand service that uses an electric or hybrid vehicle to get people from place to place.

The city is looking to add ways to get people around downtown without their cars.

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Councilman Robert Weinroth said. Boca officials have been looking for ways to replace the Downtowner, which left the city about a year ago. The service provided free rides to people through a mobile app. The service was supported by advertisements on the carts and drivers could accept tips. The city is encouraging other businesses to come into the city now. Representatives from The Free Ride and Slidr, similar concepts, said they would consider coming to Boca. Council members said businesses can begin operating immediately if they don’t require funds from the city. If they do, they can pursue a response to the RFP. The city is looking for vendors who can provide either a fixed route service, an on-demand service or a service for special events. The vehicles will have to have a mobile application component for people to request rides, be registered for use on public roads, seat anywhere from four to 32 people, not charge riders for rides and offer electric or hybrid vehicles.

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Council members said they would like to see a service implemented by the start of season. “If we could get it up and operating before season that would be absolutely ideal,” Councilman Jeremy Rodgers said. In addition to getting people around downtown, council members also have to decide on a place to build a new parking garage. The city will have a parking study to review this month. A once proposed location on the new library is now being reconsidered by some council members. Councilman Scott Singer wants to move ahead with a plan to build a garage east of the downtown library, on the west side of the railroad tracks. Other members wan the city to look for a different location on the east side of the tracks. “We all want to find a solution,” Mayor Susan Haynie said. “That being said, I agree with most of the dais that the location behind the new library isn’t the right location.”

A survey sent out from the city about downtown transportation indicated people would use a service like a trolley or a golf cart.

City Manager Leif Ahnell said the city has reached out to property owners to see if they would be interested in selling their land to the city to build a garage. He said none were willing to sell.

The city recently allowed a pedicab service downtown.

The city will discuss the topic next month when they see the parking study.

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Boca Raton officials to discuss possibly privatizing garage pick up services lenging to hire qualified mechanics for the work the city needs to be done.

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Boca Raton is considering privatizing its garbage collection services.

He said to reconfigure the complex would cost between $8-10 million. Or, he said, the city would have to acquire at least 10 acres of land to build a new facility. He estimated that would cost between $15-21 million.

During a recent city workshop meeting, director of Boca’s municipal services Dan Grippo told city council members that the city is growing and the city is having a hard time keeping up when it comes to collecting trash.

“We are bursting at the seams,” Councilman Andrea O’Rourke said. “Clearly we need to do something for space. There is a cost to growth.”

This year he said the city has more than $200,000 in overtime charges to keep up with demand. So he proposed three options for the council to consider. Those options include keeping the service in-house, but with an expansion of the city’s municipal complex, privatizing residential pick up or privatizing residential and commercial trash collection. He said the council will need to make a decision sooner than later because the city’s contract with Waste Management, which services the area by the Town Center Mall that was annexed into the city, is set to expire September 2018. He said that contract has been extended as many times as allowed and the city would have to add routes to take over collection of the area.

He said with the city’s population growing as well the city will have to add more routes as well. In addition to adding more routes, he said the city’s municipal complex is too small for the city’s fleet and maintenance needs. “We are very cramped on space,” he said. He said maintenance on the city’s fleet takes time and is costly. Sometimes the repairs have to be sent out to be fixed, he said. He added that city often finds it chal-

To resolve some of the spacing issues and the overtime, he said the council should also consider privatizing the service. He said that option would likely save residents money. Currently, residents in single-family homes are charged $16.90 per month for collection services. Multi-family residents are charged $10.25 per month. Council members said they are open to considering privatizing residential garage collection. They asked city staff to come back with some more financial information before making a decision.

FPL strengthens the electric grid serving Boca as part of 2017 reliability and storm preparedness efforts Staff report Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) continues to upgrade its system in the Boca Raton area as part of its ongoing work to strengthen the power grid and improve service reliability. Company investments, which include strengthening power lines and power poles, trimming trees around power lines and installing smart grid technology, help make the grid more reliable day-today and more storm-resilient. “We continue to build a stronger and smarter electric grid to provide our customers with reliable service yearround,” Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL said. “Our ongoing investments in strengthening the electric grid and utilizing advanced smart grid technology help us deliver electricity our customers can count on in good weather and bad. This was never more evident than during last year’s hurricane season.” FPL’s investments to the grid were tested last year during Hurricane Matthew and demonstrated its benefits to customers. FPL restored 99 percent of customers affected by Hurricane Matthew by the end of two full days of restoration following the hurricane’s exit from its service area. Smart grid automated switches on FPL’s system prevented 118,000 customer

interruptions, and strengthened main power lines performed 30 percent better than non-strengthened main power lines. Furthermore, no FPL transmission poles and hardened main power line poles failed. For everyday reliability, strengthened power lines perform approximately 40 percent better than lines that have not been strengthened, which improves reliability and speeds restoration efforts during severe weather such as afternoon summer thunderstorms. 2017 improvements in the Boca Raton area When the planned 2017 work is completed, FPL will have made the following improvements in and near Boca Raton since 2006:

Strengthened 13 main power lines, including those that serve all critical and community services, such as Boca Raton Community Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, City of Boca Raton Emergency Operations Center and a water treatment plant, which are necessary for communities to recover after a storm; Cleared tree branches and vegetation — a major cause of power outages — from 157 miles of power lines every year, and more than 1,725 miles since 2006; Inspected all 10,406 power poles every eight years, strengthening or replacing those that no longer meet the company’s standards for strength; Installed smart grid technology, including 54 automated switches on main power lines and 472 automated switches

on smaller power lines serving neighborhoods, to help detect problems and restore service faster when outages occur; and Inspected 114 main power lines and equipment using infrared technology to detect issues before they cause a power interruption. “FPL has the most reliable service of any investor-owned energy company in Florida, but we are never satisfied,” Manny Miranda, senior vice president of power delivery for FPL said. “We’re working hard every day to provide our customers within the Boca Raton area with electric service they can count on. This includes several new projects in the area, such as the community thoroughfare along North Federal Highway.”

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Ruben E. Socarras 1 What is the Jorge Nation

Foundation (JNF)?

Jorge Nation Foundation (JNF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that raises funds to send children with serious health or terminal conditions, and their families, on all-expense paid Dream Trips to destinations of their choice. Through our partnership with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, one the region’s leading hospitals, we have sent numerous deserving children on Dream Trips throughout the continent over the past five years. We also take hundreds of children and their families on our annual group trips during the holidays to local theme parks such as Zoo Miami, the Miami Seaquarium, and Jungle Island. What makes JNF unique is that the foundation is run solely by a volunteer Board of Directors and 100 percent of the proceeds raised go to support its cause.

2 How did you get involved in with this charity? In May 2011, Jorge Brouwer, one of my closest friends, suddenly passed away at the young age of 32 from a pulmonary embolism following surgery. Jorge was a unique and passionate individual, life of the party, and a successful entrepreneur who built a national student travel company after graduating from the University of Florida (UF) where we first met. After losing Jorge, we formed JNF (naming it closely to the Gator Nation, the name commonly used to describe alumni/fans of UF) to extend his legacy and raise funds to enhance the lives of less fortunate children and their families through travel.

We asked Ruben E. Socarras, Partner at Boca Raton law firm, Marshall Socarras Grant, PL, about what it is like serving as the President of the Jorge Nation Foundation (JNF): come so legendary? JNF’s Annual White Party fundraiser is not your standard charity event. We truly go above and beyond to make it the best and most memorable charity event of the year. The White Party is held on the anniversary of Jorge’s passing, when many friends, family and supporters dress in all white in remembrance of the celebration held in his honor on the beach after his tragic passing when guests wore all white. The White Party has become so popular it often sells out prior to the event, and hosts over 500 loyal supporters. The White Party events feature live heartfelt speeches from recent Dream Trip recipients and their families, a presentation from the Board on the purpose and goals of the foundation, exhilarating live performances and music, and an impressive live and silent auction. Most

importantly, attendees leave the events in amazement each year after meeting many of JNF’s children and families in attendance, and learning more about their hardships, the cause, and the incredible impact travel has had on their lives. This year’s video presentation from the event can be seen by clicking here.

4 What are some examples of the trips that JNF has provided over the years? We have completed trips to Northern and Southern California, Colorado, New York City, Las Vegas, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. The children and their families, who cannot travel due to the financial restraints caused by extensive medical bills and challenges of the illnesses, are treated to a VIP travel experience with extraordinary and custom itineraries. Recently, a young high school

3 Why have JNF’s White Parties be-

athlete diagnosed with cancer was able to travel to San Francisco, explore Alcatraz and the city, and sit court side at a Golden State Warriors NBA basketball game, where he met and shared time with the superstar roster of players from the team. Children have had the chance to see snow or fly on an airplane for the first time, meet their favorite Disney character, run out onto the field with the players of their favorite football team, or take a helicopter ride around an amazing city.

How does someone get more involved with JNF? We host our White Party fundraiser every year and are always searching for corporate sponsors or donors that can contribute to our silent auction. Each year, some of the largest organizations and companies around the country have participated in our event, like Bacardi, AutoNation, Salah Foundation, Miami Dolphins, Perry Ellis, GEO Group, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Vitas Healthcare. We also offer donors the unique opportunity to sponsor and award a Dream Trip to a family together with the Board– an incredibly unique, personal, and rewarding experience. Through the support of our generous sponsors and donors, we hope to continue to reach our fundraising goals and have a direct and significant impact on the children and families of our local community. Please visit jorgenation.org. or contact us at info@jorgenation.org to get involved.

City changes rules to allow for new parking garage at Boca Regional Staff report

During a recent city council meeting, council members signed off on easing the city’s rules to permit the hospital to build a new parking garage.

“I realize how important the Boca Raton Regional Hospital is to the city,” said president of the Spanish Oaks Condominium association Colleen White. “And I realize they need more parking. But it affects our quality of life and peaceful enjoyment when they construct a large parking garage within 50 feet of our residences. There will be noise 24/7 from that parking garage.

The garage and what it will look like will still have to go through the city’s approval process before it can be constructed.

But a need for more parking is what swayed council members to vote in favor of allowing a garage to be closer to residences than city rules currently permit.

The garage will be near a lot of homes, which caused residents to raise concerns about their privacy, safety and property values.

“I understand neighbors have concerns,” Councilman Jeremy Rodgers said. “No one disagrees about the need for more parking for the hospitals. The need for parking

Parking at Boca Raton Regional Hospital may get easier soon.

is truly there. I see this as a reasonable request.” Rodgers said a parking garage is ultimately less of an impact than an expansion of a hospital tower would be, which under city rules is permitted to be built much higher than a parking garage. The rule change provides protection to neighbors by mandating the parking garage have screening and landscaping to shield it. The proposed parking structure will go through the city’s site plan approval process and public hearings before construction can begin.

LIFE

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Employees from Papa’s Raw Bar, from left, Bri Fernandes, Kaitlyn Alise Tainah Guinaraes and Chris Nino, both from Louis Bossi’s Ristorante, and Tiffany Linton, show the crowd at the Taste of Recovery event some Bar & Pizzeria, offered free sombreros to the crowd at the Taste of Reof what’s on the menu. (Photo by Dale King) covery event. (Photo by Dale King)

First ‘Taste of Recovery’ raises $100K to help fight addictions By: Dale King Contributing Writer Murky weather didn’t dissuade nearly 1,000 people from attending the inaugural “Taste of Recovery” culinary festival at the Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach June 3. The event, a benefit for the Crossroads Club, brought in close to $100,000 for the facility’s development and community programs. The club, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, is a non-profit, nocharge facility that provides a safe haven for anyone whose lives have been adversely affected by the use of addictive substances. Crowds braved dark skies and drizzling rain to nab food samples from restaurants that set up cooking apparatus under the pavilion roof. Comedians and musical groups offered entertainment on the nearby stage, performing to an audience tucked under a large cover. The event was hosted by Louie Bossi, executive chef and partner at Big Time Restaurant Group’s Louie Bossi Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, located in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. “Almost every family, including my own, has been impacted by ad-

diction and I’m proud to be in my ninth year of recovery, which might not have been possible without the support of The Crossroads Club,” Bossi said. “This event is a tribute to all who have lost their lives and to those in recovery. The restaurant industry in particular has large numbers of employees in recovery.” In addition to Louis Bossi’s, participating restaurants included Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Farmer’s Table, The Grille on Congress, Max’s Harvest, Tucker Duke’s, Rebel House, Josie’s Ristorante, Papa’s Raw Bar, Oceans 234, Fries to Caviar, Outback Steakhouse, El Camino, Cut 432, Fro Pro Snack Bar and Bolay. Seasons 52 provided desserts. Vero Water, AC Beverage and San Giorgio Coffee provided drinks. The evening’s MC was nationally known comedian, Sarge, who was joined on stage by comedian Rick Corso, who was selected as one of Showtime’s Comedy Club All Stars and was a member of Comedy Central’s “The A List.” Joey Piazza, The Jazz and Swing Society Band and Dave Scott and the Reckless Shots provided tunes. The chefs competed for cash prizes

for “Best Bite.” Judges included Chef Jim Furci and food writers Mike Mayo and Jan Norris. The “winning dish” came from Josie’s Ristorante, created by Chefs Mark Millitello and Sebastiano Setticasi. The second and third place winners were Rebel House and Fries to Caviar. Committee members included sponsor chair Christopher Finley, Herbert Roth, Kristina Lake, Amy Gonzalez, George Jahn, Louie Bossi, Tony Allerton, Steven English, Sarge Pickman, Mike Munger, Jamie Poist and Gary Marcoe. The Crossroads Club offers meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, Eating Disorders Anonymous, Food Addicts Anonymous and Mayhem to Miracles for hoarders. It also operates the Living Skills in Schools program, a substance abuse prevention program that serves school-aged children throughout Palm Beach County. Crossroads is open every day of the year to the more than 900 people that visit each day. Since opening, Crossroads Club has helped millions of people, all at no cost to attendees.

From left, Jenn and Ben Schlosser and infant daughter Adeline Schlosser with John Kiviat, their uncle, at the Taste of Recovery event. (Photo by Crowd enjoys entertainment during the Taste of Recovery event at Old School Square in Delray Beach. (Photo by Dale King) Dale King)

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Don’t miss events their own masks with the museum’s pro-

The event ends at 10 p.m. A hand-picked

fessional arts educators. The event costs

team of top chefs will show off their se-

$5 per family.

cret burger blends to a panel of judges. General admission is $50 and includes

Delray’s Got Talent fundraising

event benefiting the Miracle League of Palm Beach County will take place on July 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #1770, 265 NE 4th Ave. The Delray Beach Initiative is hosting the event where proceeds will help keep the fall season of the league fee free. Participate in the show, come as a guest or become a sponsor. Visit http://delraybeachinitia-

unlimited tasting and three drink tickets. VIP costs $75 in pre-sale and $125

explores the subject of creativity. For four

after for unlimited food and drink. Vis-

weeks in July, the Museum will show five

it http://www.bocaburgerbattle.com for

titles that highlight artists, scientists, and

more information.

more accomplished thinkers who have pursued unconventional paths. Films are scheduled twice each week, at 6:00 pm on

6 Catch three Friday night concerts at

Thursdays and repeated again at 2:00 pm

Mizner Amphitheater this month during

on Fridays. Check bocamuseum.org for

Boca Raton’s Summer in the City Con-

listings of the screenings.

cert Series. On July 7, Liverpool Live- The Beatles Tribute, on July 14, Turnstiles-

tive.com for more information.

Billy Joel Tribute and on July 21, Petty Hearts- Tom Petty Tribute. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public.

9 Beer lovers can head to the Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest on July 22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There will be two sessions, the first from noon to

2 Head to the Palm Beach Photographic Centre to catch its newest exhibition: John Reuter Second Impressions, Polaroid Process to Singapore Infrared. Reuter, a photographer since the early 1970s, specialized in Polaroid materials, most notably his SX-70 constructions, combining photography with painting and collage. He joined the Polaroid Corporation in 1978 as a senior photographer, later becoming director of the legendary 20x24 Studio. His work evolved through large scale Polaroid Image

3:30 p.m. and the second from 5:30 to 9

4 The Cornell Art museum is hosting

p.m. Tickets cost $45 for general admis-

its 4th Annual 6×6 Art Sale featuring over

sion and $75 for VIP, which allows early

300 donated 6×6-inch works in a variety

access. Visit http://www.palmbeachsum-

of media, from all ages, from all around

merbeerfest.com for more information.

the country on Thursday, July 27th from 6-8 p.m. Admission costs $5. The event will take place at the Crest Theatre Galleries. Come and preview the works during the month of July and take home an original on July 27. All pieces will be sold for just $30 each, and all proceeds benefit the Cornell Art Museum.

7 The city of Boca will screen the movie Moana on Friday, July 28 at Mizner Park Amphitheater as part of the Summer in the City Concert Series. A Polynesian dance pre-show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will be screened at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Transfers to digital imaging in the 1980s, to his more recent forays into video and

play by Kate Hamill based on the Jane

a documentary, Camera Ready: The Po-

Austin novel, running through Saturday,

laroid 20x24 Project. The Photo Centre

July 22; the musical “Into the Woods”

is located at the City Center municipal

running through Sunday, July 30; and

complex at 415 Clematis St. Hours are

two big band concerts will be presented

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 more information, call 561-253-2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

tival Repertory 2017 continues this month with “Sense and Sensibility,” a

filmmaking. He is currently working on

a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For

10 Florida Atlantic University’s Fes-

on Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. All shows are in the

5 Make African masks with the family

University Theatre and Studio One The-

at 10 a.m. on July 8 during the monthly family program smART at the Boca

atre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton cam-

Raton Museum of Art. Participants will

8 The 6th Annual Boca Burger Battle

pus. Tickets are $25 at www.fauevents.

3 Admission to the Boca Raton Muse-

have the ,museum to themselves to ex-

returns to Sunburn Square Park on Sat-

com or by calling 800-564-9539. Pack-

um of Art is free this month. The muse-

plore the African art collection before the

urday, July 15. VIP admission begins at

age and group tickets are also available

um is also featuring a free film series that

galleries open to the public, then make

6 p.m. with general admission at 7 p.m.

at 561-297-6124.

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Cultural Conversation: Cultural Council awards $4.37 million in arts grants By: Dale King Contributing Writer Tourist dollars offers a big boost to Florida’s economy. And in Palm Beach County, 33 cultural arts organizations will be splitting more than $4 million in cash spent by visitors to all parts of the Sunshine State. The Cultural Council of

lege of Arts and Letters, $137,067 and the Boca Raton Historical Society, $81,862. Organizations in Delray Beach receiving Category B grants were Old School Square Center for the Arts, $164,111 and The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, $181,976.

Spady Museum in Delray Beach. (Submitted photo)

Palm Beach County has awarded $3.89 million in grants to 22 major institutions and $481,000 in grants to 11 mid-sized arts and cultural groups in Palm Beach County for fiscal year 2017-2018. Its recommendations were approved by the Tourist Development Council of Palm Beach County’s Board of Directors at its May meeting. “These grants are funded with hotel tax dollars and demonstrate the important role the cultural sector plays in supporting a strong tourism-based economy,” Rena Blades, the council’s president and CEO, said. Major institutions in Boca Raton receiving Category B grants include the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, $86,863; Boca Raton Museum of Art, $209,453; FAU Foundation Inc. / Dorothy F. Schmidt Col-

Other Category B grant recipients in the county were Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Miami City Ballet, Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Photographic Centre, Palm Beach State College, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium,

SunFest of Palm Beach County, The Armory Art Center, The Society of the Four Arts, Inc. and Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Mid-sized institutions receiving Category CII grants in Boca were the Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia, $34,090; Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, $37,227 and the Boca Ballet Theatre Co., $35,906. Delray Beach-based Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage (EPOCH)/ Spady Museum received $26,950. Also: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Lake Worth Playhouse, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Street Painting Festival, the Palm Beach Symphony Society, and Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. The council promotes Palm Beach County’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents through multi-platform marketing and public information programs, including its one-of-a-kind Cultural Concierge service. For a complete calendar of cultural activities in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com or call 561-471-2901.

B oc a The City of

Raton’s

in the City 2017 Music and Movies Under the Stars at The Mizner Park Amphitheater

FREE MUSIC AND MOVIES Attendees of all ages can enjoy games starting at 6:30 pm. Hollywood Brewery’s Beer Garden open to those 21 and over at 6:30 pm. Beer Garden open

during Tribute Band Concerts only.

Friday, July 7 @ 7:30 pm*

Friday, August 4 @ 7:30 pm*

A Tribute to The Beatles Liverpool Live

A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Dreams: Crystal Visions

Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 pm*

A Tribute to Billy Joel Turnstiles Friday, July 21@ 7:30 pm*

A Tribute to Tom Petty Petty Hearts Friday, July 28 @ 8:00 pm

Movie: Moana

Friday, August 11 @ 7:30 pm*

A Tribute to Bob Marley Ruffhouse Saturday, August 12 @ 8:00 pm

The Symphonia Boca Raton A Space Odyssey

Polynesian pre-show 7:30 pm *School of Rock @ 7:30 pm; Tribute Band @ 8:00 pm

TICKETED EVENTS Saturday, July 29 @ 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 1 @ 7:30 pm Straight No Chaser and Bar Sertanej Postmodern Jukebox Joao Bosco & Vinicius Double Feature Presented by Arkeo Events Presented by Live Nation

For Tickets Visit MiznerAmp.com

Old Town Hall in Boca Raton, home of Boca Raton Historical Society. (Photo courtesy of Boca Raton Historical Society)

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What’s going on…

val is celebrating its 26th Anniversary this season. Their summer series includes four extraordinary programs that are guaranteed to delight all classical music lovers! A light reception follows each performance. For program and ticket information, visit pbcmf.org or call 561547-1070.

First Friday Art Walk

Old School Square Opens Member and Group Ticket Sales

Friday, July 7 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The July 7th First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Delray Beach features an evening of art, education and relaxation with the participation of 26 galleries and artists, special exhibits, offerings and promotions. The First Friday Art Walk is a self-guided tour held every month, from 6 - 9 p.m. Stroll through art galleries and working studios, and meet talented, local artists that make-up this award-winning arts town. Navigate your way through the myriad styles of art in the Downtown Delray Beach Arts District: Artists Alley (corner of 3rd Street & “Artists Alley” between NE 3rd Ave & NE 4th Ave), Pineapple Grove (NE 2nd Avenue), and Atlantic Avenue. This is a FREE event (no ticket, pass, coupon required) – just show up and start wherever you’d like! Art Walk Brochure & Map available at all participating galleries and studios, and online. For Special Offers & Noteworthy News from our participating galleries & studios, visit DowntownDelrayBeach. com/FirstFridayArtWalk, or phone the DDA at 561.243.1077.

Old School Square The Fieldhouse presents Rum, Rhythm & Rumba, July 8

Saturday, July 8th, 8-10 p.m.; tickets just $45 (all inclusive!); tickets are limited, so buy early! This is the 2nd event in our Sizzlin’ Summer Social Series. Join us for a fun evening of Rum, Rhythm & Rumba at the Fieldhouse! Add a little Salsa, the Hustle, alot of Cha Cha and Swing. too… the best part is that NO PARTNER is necessary! Singles and couples are welcome, and we’re excited to have dancers from the new Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Delray Beach help us get the party started! These amazing dance professionals will demonstrate a dance, teach you a few steps OR dance with you. The evening’s craft cocktails include Pineapple Rum Punch, Spiced Rum Planters Punch and Cruzan Apple. Lite bites will be available. Can’t dance? No worries! Just relax and have FUN! 21 and over only!

Thursday, July 13th – Member sales open, 10 a.m.; Thursday, July 20th – Group sales open, 10 a.m. The 2017-18 Season starts in October, but NOW is the time to purchase individual (non-subscription) tickets if you are an Old School Square member or group tickets if you represent a group of 10 or more people. Tickets must be purchased through the Box Office. View the 2017-18 season brochure and get membership information at OldSchoolSquare. org. This is the time to get the best seats available before the public! Public and internet sales open Tuesday, August 15th at 10 a.m. For questions, call the Box Office at 561-243-7922, ext. 1. Cornell Art Museum Hosts 4th Annual 6x6 Art Sale July 27th

$5.

Crest Theatre Hosts Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival Starting July 9 Sundays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 2 pm. The Palm Beach Chamber Music Festi-

15% OFF Time to do summer cleaning

Crest Theatre Galleries, Thursday, July 27th, 6-8 p.m. Admission is

Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach and has served as the community’s gathering place for over 25 years. The historic campus welcomes half a million people each year for programs, classes, events and rental activities and includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (c. 1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts and shows. The Creative Arts School (2nd floor of the Crest Theatre building) offers art, photography and writing classes. Old School Square also serves as a venue for community, corporate, private and media events. For information on all programs and services, call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare. org.

Arts Garage

This FUNdraiser for the Cornell Art Museum features over 300 6×6-inch works in a variety of media, donated by artists from around the country. All artwork will be sold for just $30 each, and all proceeds benefit the Cornell Art Museum. This year, due to exciting renovations taking place in the Cornell Art Museum this summer, the exhibit and sale will be held in the Crest Theatre Galleries, and we have added a children’s exhibition area with some amazing pieces! We expect a big crowd, so be prepared! We have a great process that puts everyone into a groups when they arrive and check in. Each group is called in random order to tag and claim the pieces they want. Come and preview these extraordinary works during the month of July and take home an original on July 27th! Creative Arts School Offers a Fun Night of Canvas & Cocktails, July 27

Monday – Friday 8am – 5:30pm Saturday 8am to 1pm Closed Sundays

This is a fun art experience where you can create an art piece in a relaxed atmosphere… all while enjoying a glass of wine, a craft beer or a signature cocktail. Each month offers something different with one of our professional art instructors. No experience necessary! It’s a perfect girls’ night out, group night or date night.

Last Thursday each month, 7- 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required; fee $35 (includes materials and one drink ticket).

Leon Foster Thomas and Drew Tucker with the Florida Rhythm All Stars Sat. July 1 at 8 p.m. A night of jazz by percussion virtuoso from around the state led by jazz steel pan innovator Leon Foster Thomas and the vibraphone maven Drew Tucker. Tickets: $30, $40, $45 artsgarage.org The Ahmad Johnson Trio

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hottest young Latin bands today.

artisans and craftspersons. Vendors can purchase a table for only $15 and it is a great opportunity to put your art in the spotlight!

Tickets: $30, $40, $45 artsgarage.org

artgarage.org ONYX – Eternal Boner & The Remyz Thurs. July 20 at 8 p.m.

The Trifilio Tango Trio with Special Guest Vocalist Mariana Quinteros

Sun. July 2 at 7 p.m. Ahmad Johnson is a West Palm Beach native and this summer, his jazz trio will be touring numerous cities across the east coast such as Miami, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. Tickets: $30, $40, $45 artsgarage.org

Sun. July 16 at 7 p.m. Tal Cohen Trio with Special Guests Sun. July 9 at 7 p.m. One of the most original and gifted musicians on today’s jazz scene, the talented pianist and composer Tal Cohen is quickly becoming recognized in the international jazz scene.

Thurs. July 6 at 7 p.m. DADA’s Poetry Slam Team is heading to the National Poetry Slam and needs your help! Poetry Slam is performance poetry where poets have 3 minutes to present their own original works by acting out their poetry through spoken word.

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Thurs. July 20 at 7 p.m.

Batuke Samba Funk!

The ONYX Art Stroll takes place in the Grassroots Gallery and showcases crafts, paintings, jewelry, and more from local

The Batuke Samba Funk project was created in 2010 by the Brazilian bassist, composer Diogo Brown, who invited the singer Mari Macedo and the musicians Cezar Santana (guitar), Adriano De Borba (cavaco).

Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at day of event

Tickets: $30, $40, $45

Fri. July 14 at 8pm

Team DADA’s Poetry Slam Fundraiser

The Sensational Trifilio Tango Trio from Washington, DC joins forces with celebrated Argentinian Tango singer Mariana Quinteros for an unforgettable night of music and passion at the Arts Garage.

Prepare to immerse yourself in South Florida’s hottest emerging artists at Arts Garage. Get ready to rock out to Eternal Boner & the Remyz!

Manuel Valera Trio

Mellow Mushroom Delray is the place to be this summer to enjoy a perfect pie with all of the family.

Tickets: $30, $40, $45 artsgarage.org

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Ed Calle Sat. July 15 at 8pm

Tiempo Libre

Saxophonist, composer, orchestrator, producer, scholar, professor, and leader Ed Calle is known for his extraordinary ability to sight-read, interpret, and perform virtually any musical style.

Fri. July 7 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $30, $40, $45

The three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is one the

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Born and raised in Havana, Grammy nominated pianist and composer Manuel Valera since arriving in NYC has become well known in the modern jazz scene.

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his lightning-fast hands and percussive

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Zawinul to bestow upon him the title of

Kick back and VIBE Delray’s growing community of talented local musicians now has the opportunity to come out and jam.

“Hand Drummer.” Tickets: $30, $40, $45

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at event

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Community Dance Jam

SHINE – South Florida’s Premier Open Mic Showcase Wed. July 26 2017 – 8 p.m. Are you an inspiring artist, writer, or musician who is itching for a spot in the limelight? Well now is your chance to SHINE! Arts Garage presents SHINE, a monthly open mic showcase for local talent. The Florida PopTarts

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at event

Sun. July 23 at 7 p.m.

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Get ready to twist, jerk, swim and head back to the 1960’s! Ultra-cool and loads of fun, the PopTarts are 4 groovy chicks who sing the most popular hits from the 60’s girl groups while dressed in matching 60’s outfits

Unlimited Devotion: A Jerry Garcia Historical Retrospective

Tickets: $30, $40, $45

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Tues. July 25 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at door

Friday July 7, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Bobby Thomas Jr. and the 7th Realm

Sat. July 29 at 8 p.m. Widely considered one of the most im-

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Fri. July 28 at 8 p.m. Unlimited Devotion is the Southeast’s premier regional touring Grateful Dead tribute band with an extensive fan base throughout the USA.

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Cool off with the kids at these South Florida waterparks By: Heather McMechan Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers 1 Rapids Water Park, 6566 N. Military Trail, Riviera Beach This water park is for the entire family. You can make a splash in the pools, plunge down the waterslides or relax

along the lazy river. When you’re finished with water play, grab a bite at their snack bars, ice cream parlors or restaurants along the property. Cost: $47.99 plus tax Saturday and Sunday. Children 2 and younger are free.

2 Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., Loxahatchee This South Florida attraction has so many animals to see as you drive through or walk through the safari. It’s the Safari Splash Park that’s all the rage with over 23 interactive water functions. Parking is for a fee. Admission (per person plus tax):Regular (ages 10-64): $35.00. Seniors (ages 65 and over): $31.50. Children (ages 3-9): $26.00. Toddlers (ages 0-2): FREE

is on from 8:00am to 9:00pm with weather permitting. There are covered pavilions and picnic tables for snack time. For toddlers ages 2 to 5. Cost: Free

5 Coconut Cove Waterpark &

Community Center, 20130 Regional Park Dr. Boca Raton

With an 897-foot river ride, this waterpark has everything a family would need to cool off. The Lily pad walk, two (2) four-story high water slides, a children’s water playground, and a Recreational Pool gives everyone a choice. There are locker rentals, locker rooms and shower facilities for you to get the kids dressed and dry for the ride home. Full-service concession stand is available. Cost: Daily Admission Adult (12 years & older) $10.60, Child (3 to 11 years of age) $8.60, Toddler (1&2 years of age) $4.60, Infant (under 1 year of age) Free

Parking: $8 per vehicle

3 Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach With 23 acres of attractions, the Palm Beach Zoo features over 800 species of animals mostly in open natural habitats. You can ride the carousel or the train. Be sure to bring a change of clothes and towel because the centrally located splash pad that will be sure to cool the kids off. Cost: $19.95 adults, $17.95 senior, $14.95 child

4 Pirates Cove Playground, 2000 NW

51st St. Boca Raton

This park is always a hit with the little kids. There is a pirate ship playground with slides and ladders to climb. The island behind the ship is a cushion splash pad with 3 turning cannons that shoot water while a ship’s mast and palm trees shower kids with more water. The water

8 Castaway Island, at T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood

Splash Adventure Water Park, Quiet Waters Park Dr. Deerfield Beach This kids’ water park features a variety of interactive splash and spray elements around a shallow pool. There are 4 slides and a giant bucket that fills and rings the bell when it’s ready to dump on the playground. Cost: $5.25/person per session when sessions are in effect, $5.25/person per day when sessions are not in effect. Children under 1 year of age are admitted free. The park’s regular gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) is also in effect on weekends and holidays.

7 Calypso Bay Water Park, 151 Lam-

stein Ln., Royal Palm Beach This water park has something for the entire family with an 897-foot river ride. There is a Lily pad walk, two (2) four-story high water slides, a children’s water playground, and a lap pool with diving boards. Locker rentals, locker rooms and shower facilities are also available. They offer a full-service concession stand for lunch or snack time. Cost: $5.25/person per session when sessions are in effect, $5.25/person per day when sessions are not in effect. Children under 1 year of age are admitted free. The park’s regular gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) is also in effect on weekends and holidays.

This waterpark has two interactive water playgrounds which are great for all ages. The one is for smaller children, with climbing features and a small slide. The other water playground features buckets that regularly fill with water and dump it out onto the playground below along with other water play. It has a zero-entry, hard-bottom Swim Lagoon with a waterfall at one end. The aquatics complex also includes a marina with boat rentals. $8.50/person + Florida sales tax ($9.01) for the entire day; $5.25/person + Florida sales tax ($5.57) after 3 p.m. Children 12 months and under are admitted free. An individual season pass (Find It All card) is available for $64 + Florida sales tax ($67.84) per person, which includes admission to Tropical Splash, Splash Adventure, and Castaway Island water parks. The park’s regular gate fee of $1.50/ person (children 5 and under free) is also in effect on weekends and holidays. Applicable Florida sales tax will be added to all fees except gate fee.

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Aprés at the Beach goes down smoothly, features 80 craft cocktails, 3,000 attendees By: David DiPino Contributing Writer With cocktail coupe glasses consisting of Coopers’ Craft Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey tilted in their hands and mixed refreshingly into a frothy delight named the Godfather 2 made by bartender Fitzy, alongside spirit sommeliers stood in the ambient front bar at 32 East smiling attractively. To get to Delray Beach, some took the first plane in the morning out of Boulder, Colorado, after they absolutely shredded the slopes summer skiing in Aspen. By afternoon they were delightfully sipping Fitzy’s effort, which later in the weekend in Delray Beach earned the restaurant, 32 East, a Jury Award Honorable Mention for 32 East and Coopers’ Craft in the Great Après At The Beach Pub Crawl And Cocktail Competition. Even though he resides in sunny Delray Beach, it’s not uncommon for Fitzy to craft his cocktail creations similar to the different layers of ski slopes found on a snowy Aspen mountain.

Sandbar bartender Desiree Jones winner of the Audience Award Honorable Mention for her Rosebird with Stoli at the Great Après At The Beach Pub Crawl And Cocktail Competition. Photo By: David DiPino.

“I have so many funky bitters (I make from scratch on a daily basis) to use,” said John Fitzpatrick, head bartender at 32 East. “This cocktail here known as the Godfather 2 it could be a two sipper almost.” Many of the Après patrons downed the Godfather 2 in just two sips, puckered their lips and smiled at Fitzy. With lanyard pass hole punched in it by an attractive representative they moved down Atlantic Avenue with a confident strut towards Caffe Martier. But, before they turned east on Atlantic, they noticed quite a party going on at ROK:BGR. Again, an attractive twenty something guided them toward the door at ROK:BGR and one step inside the door, everyone discovered another treat. In ROK:BRGR, Après attendees sat cheerful, lively and perky on bar stools as they sipped and enjoyed their free swag woman in black mini dresses and high heels from Woodford Reserve gave them as freebies.

Bartender John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, a legendary bartender at 32 East, pours perfect Godfather 2 cocktails with Coopers’ Craft at the Great Après At The Beach Pub Crawl And Cocktail Competition. Fitzy won 32 East earned the Jury Award Honorable Mention. Photo By: David DiPino.

Sebastien Derbomez shakes up a Monkey Shoulder Trevor Schneide at the Reyka ice bar at Apres at cocktail. Submitted photo. the Beach event. Submitted photo.

There is no better way to meet Delray Beach’s best mixologists and bartenders and enjoy the fun in the sun before it gets too hot and hurricane season threatens than the Après At The Beach and the Great Après At The Beach Pub Crawl And Cocktail Competition. Or should it be pointed out, a great way to spend a weekend getting to know Delray Beach’s famed bartenders and mixologists outside of season, there’s Fitzy at 32 East, Erica Watkins at The Old Arcade at Caffe Martier, winner of the Audience Award Best Cocktail with her Funky Ginger cocktail with New Amsterdam Gin, mixologist Keith Popejoy winner of the Jury Award Best Cocktail for Death or Glory with his Prize Fighter’s Breakfast featuring Tullamore Dew, Sandbar bartender Desiree Jones winner of the Audience Award Honorable Mention for her Rosebird with Stoli and mixologist Greg Weiss winner of the Best Save of the Day by Death or Glory with his Chili Chile featuring Hendrick’s Gin.

city. Bob Wieder a.k.a. “Bobby Delray” and Angela Maria Botero were a Delray Beach couple who really enjoyed the first annual Aprés at the Beach and some of the 80 craft cocktail tasting options, mixology seminars, pop-up experiences and exclusive tastings.

Bartender Nikki Palazzolo won ROK:BRGR the Best Aprés Beach Scene award with her Orange Is The New Black cocktail featuring Woodford Reserve and a drink Inga thoroughly enjoyed at the beach and then the pool. JoJo Low helped Deck 84 patrons cool down with her French Quarter Lemonade featuring Bayou Rum.

The weekend culminated with the Great Après Pub Crawl & Cocktail Competition on a cloudless Sunday and along the popular Atlantic Avenue featuring 32 East, ROK:BRGR, Death or Glory, SandBar, Deck 84, and Caffe Martier. Participating spirit brands included Stoli, Tullamore Dew, Hendrick’s, New Amsterdam Gin and Woodford Reserve.

Aprés at the Beach organizers confirmed over 3,000 people attended the three-day event in Delray Beach at the Delray Beach Marriott and various venues throughout the

Joe Lang, Laura Albers and Kevin Haasarud produced the Aprés at the Beach events. For more information visit: www.apresatthebeach.com.

“We absolutely enjoyed the first annual Aprés at the Beach weekend of parties, tastings, and education. We love Spirits. Bravo to the event organizers!” Wieder said. Aprés at the Beach partnered locally with Breakthru Beverage and lead sponsors William Grant & Sons, Stoli Group USA and Brown-Forman. The Grand Tasting Village Experience included “Aspen in Delray: Craft Under the Stars” featuring DJ Vinny Vinsane, Beach Yoga, “Aprés All Day” pool party and a Tiki-Hula Dance Party with DJ Troubles. Stoli Elit, Jack Daniels, Coopers Craft and Woodford Reserve held interactive seminars at Death or Glory as well.

Max’s Harvest hires new executive chef Staff report With Chef Eric Baker departing to start his own restaurant in West Palm Beach, Max’s Harvest has hired Blair Wilson as its new executive chef. Wilson comes from The Social Club on Miami Beach, where he served as Executive Chef. “We are particularly excited that Eric Baker is opening his own restaurant,” co-owner of Max’s Harvest Dennis Max said. “I’m proud of the fact that I’ve worked with such great people who have learned from us and then been able to graduate to another level and follow their dreams. It’s the highest compliment to Max’s

Harvest and is the natural order of things in our business.” Wilson has received a number of accolades while at The Social Club, including “Best Breakfast in Miami” from New Times, “Top Ten Best Ribs in South Florida” by Eater, “Top Ten Restaurants in South Beach” by Thrillist and the coveted “People’s Choice Award.” He also received the “Snail of Approval” from the Miami Chapter of the Slow Food Movement. “Although Southern food holds a special place in my heart, I enjoy exploring all the flavors of the world,” said Wilson, who started out at Rustico Restaurant and Jackson 20, both in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. He has also been at the restaurants at the Charles-

ton Place Hotel in South Carolina, Colorado’s Broadmoor Hotel and at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. “I always find ways to incorporate the techniques and ingredients from where I’ve lived into my cuisine.” Virginia-native Wilson fell into cooking while working at a historical farm near his Alexandria, Virginia home. When a large wedding reception left the farm’s chef short-staffed, Wilson jumped in to help and impressed the chef so much that she kept him on the catering staff throughout his college career. Though he graduated with degrees in business management and computer science, Wilson went on to study at the Culinary Institute of America and is also trained in whole animal butchery and

charcuterie. “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really alive,” general manager Pete Stampone said. “Congratulations Eric Baker on your new venture. Chef Blair Wilson is going to take us into a new chapter of growth, and we could not be more excited.”

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Restaurant Roundup Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week returns next month Staff report The second annual Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2017 returns next month from Aug. 1-7.

Batch Gastropub, a popular place for cocktails, food and football, opened its second location last month in West Delray.

Beach Downtown Development Authority in partnership with downtown Delray Beach restaurants, cafés and juice bars lo-

Located at Delray Marketplace, 14813 Lyons Road, the restaurant and craft cocktail bar, features all food and drink made from scratch.

cated in The Set, Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove, SOFA, Federal Highway and the beach. The event showcases downtown dining options and culinary experiences with special multi-course prix fixe lunch and

restaurant. No passes, tickets or coupons

Farmhouse Kitchen, JuiceBuzz, Juice

dinner menus and culinary experienc-

required.

Papi, Max’s Harvest, Mellow Mushroom,

pairing dinners, juicing/nutrition class, cocktail classes and chef demonstrations.

Participants as of June 14 include: 32 East, 50 Ocean, Big Al’s Steak, Boston’s On The Beach, Caffe Luna Rosa, City

PRIME , Racks Fish House & Oyster Bar, SALT 7, Sandwiches By The Sea, Sazio, Windy City Pizza.

Reservations are strongly encouraged

Oyster & Sushi Bar, CREAM, Death or

For more information, www.downtown-

and may be made directly through the

Glory, Delray Hideaway, Eat Market,

delraybeach.com/RestaurantWeek

MIA Kitchen & Bar opens in West Delray Staff report MIA Kitchen & Bar, which stands for modern, inventive, authentic, is opened. “We have been anticipating this opening for several months,” Proprietor Joey LoGrasso said. “And we thank our loyal followers for their support.” Chef Blake Malatesta, formerly of 50 Ocean, said the goal is to bring local flavor to the table, showcasing Florida farming, agriculture, breweries, distilleries and more. “We want to educate the public on what Florida does,” Malatesta said. “There’s a lot more to this state than Disney, South Beach and Key West.” MIA will be serving dinner and happy hour seven days a week starting at 3 p.m. In the upcoming months, look for live music and local artists who will transform the restaurant into a cultural hub.

Batch Gastropub opens second location in Delray Marketplace Staff report

The event is produced by the Delray

es including wine & beer tasting/food

“I always wanted to open a place that doesn’t just serve food,” Malatesta said. “The restaurant will boast a lively dining scene with the open kitchen and contemporary bar. When dining, the guests will be excited to engage with their surroundings. MIA is the place you will come to experience new things and interact with the community.”

Batch also will feature 16 beers on tap and a host of bottle options, mostly consisting of Florida and other American craft beers, as well as a wide variety of new world wines. In the kitchen, there is no freezer, just a walk-in cooler. Food items including produce are sourced locally. Batch will also feature live, local music, has all sports programming packages and shows UFC fights without cover. “We wanted to come up to Palm Beach County,” owner Kevin Danilo said. His first location in Miami has been opened since Dec. 2013. The concept is to appeal to casual diners who want to be able to enjoy fresh, high quality food, along with a vibrant bar scene, sports and entertainment. Danilo says he looked at more than 20 locations over the last 18 months to find the perfect location for Batch’s second location. He said he was attracted to the Delray Marketplace because it is a growing area with working professionals and young families.

LoGrasso took on the project with the belief and idea of creating a long-lasting establishment in the community just like his other concepts, Mamma Mia’s Trattoria, Mamma Mia’s Trattoria Express, Mia Dolce Gelato and, coming soon, Every Event Catering. “The unique character of MIA will be a different approach to the dining experience. I wanted to step out of the more traditional scene of cooking and step into a no-boundary culinary experience,” LoGrasso said. “I want to give people what they want and have fun do-

At the bar, all syrups, bitters, tonics, juices and even the root beer is made in house. The restaurant even creates its own brandied cherries. The “batching” system features barrel aged cocktails, house infused liquors and libations on tap. The in-house Fireball takes six weeks to make.

ing it.”

“We want to be a place where everyone feels welcome,” he said. “West Delray Beach is an incredible area that has been starving for a fun casual dining concept, we’re excited to be able to step in and provide that to the locals.”

To learn more, visit www.mia.kitchen. MIA is located at 7901 W Atlantic Ave #101.

Batch will be open for lunch, brunch, dinner and late night food/drinks.

Long Ribbons (tagliatelle): gator sausage puttanesca, roasted garlic, local chilies, Bottarga & Sambuca. Photo courtesy of LibbyVision.com

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Dash around the world: Mexico By: Joel Dash Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

Mexico, our neighbor to the south is one of the most popular travel destinations. Negative press, mostly about the drug cartels, has scared potential visitors, but the tourist destinations have been a safe haven. It is a popular destination for honeymoons, destination weddings, family reunions, multi-generational trips, singles, snorkeling, golf and cultural exploration. Don’t forget that you musth have a valid passport to travel to Mexico. One of the most popular things about travel to Mexico is that there are many all-inclusive resorts, which helps in making affordable vacations.

Cancun-Riviera Maya: North Americas’ top international travel destination is a city of fancy hotels and white-sand beaches. Cancun brings sun-filled adventure in turquoise waters during the date and late nights of

music and peppy cocktails. If there is ever a time away from Cancun’s charm, a must-do experience is embarking on a day trip to the Mayan ruins at Chicen-Itza. Also sharing the Cancun airport, and located to the south of Cancun, is Riviera Maya. Most of the hotels are all-inclusive and offer spa and golf packages. For a culture-filled choice, take a day trip to the ruins of Talum, the only Mayan ruins by the sea, or Coba, which is hidden away in the Riviera Maya jungle.

and golf courses, while Zihuatanejo holds its laid back lifestyle a bit closer to the heart. This stretch of Pacific coastline is among Mexico’s most scenic, with sun and sea activities available year-round. Los Cabos: The magic of the Sea of Cortez is enough incentive to head to Baja California Sur, but the beauty and comforts of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, sister towns connected by the Trans-Peninsular Highway, make a visit that much sweeter. Take in the famous Arch, get tickled by a spicy margarita at Medano Beach, book a spa treatment and go art-gallery hopping in San Jose, as this destination is all about fun and play.

Cozumel: Just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, the island of Cozumel is home to part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the largest of the its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Rent a Jeep, a bike or a moped and explore this Mayan sanctuary, spacing almost as much time underwater as you do on land.

Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit: Smuggled between Banderas Bay and the southern portion of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta is a vision of pitched roofs covered in red tiles, stone walls adorned with bougainvillea and artistic expression everywhere you turn. This is a city whose rise as a tourist hotspot is often attributed to a Hollywood movie, but its natural beauty is better than anything you’ll see on the big screen. Also using the same airport and located just north is Riviera Nayarit, with upscale reports featuring golf and spas.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: Just a few miles apart, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are often lumped together as a grand 2-in-1 destination, but they are in fact, quite different from each other. Ixtapa is home to the more modern hotels

Acapulco: Mexico’s original No. 1 resort of the Pacific Coast is Acapulco. It has highright beachfront hotels with a vibrant highlight. Still popular in Acapulco is shopping in the numerous boutiques, as well as native

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Marc Falsetto of J.E.Y. Hospitality Group 1 Tell us a little bit about

yourself and how you got into the restaurant business?

I am the Co-Founder of J.E.Y Hospitality Group. J.E.Y, meaning, Just Enjoy Yourself, started just shortly after my business partner Charles Hazlett and I opened the first OK:BRGR Burger Bar & Gastro Pub in the historic Himmarshee Village located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Just Enjoy Yourself, is the parent company of multiple restaurant concepts including Rok:BRGR, Himmarshee Public House, TacoCraft, Pizza Craft, The Apothecary 330 and underground mezcaleria, Mercado Negro. My hospitality roots started at the University of Central Florida. In 2000, I approached the popular hangout, Devaney’s Too, to run their promotions and nightly events. Between 2000 and 2006, me and my team of promoters hosted over 1,000 parties, concerts, and block parties at college hot spots like Roxy, Makos, Bar Orlando, Dragon Room, Knight

Library, Church Street, The Pub, and countless others. They offered all-youcan-drink nights, cover charges for free beer and the first promotional group to offer free rides from the UCF campus to downtown Orlando.

locations (South Miami, Hallandale and Fort Lauderdale too).

2 We understand you have a slew

We would love to see our brands expand to Delray. It is all about timing, and when locations become available though. Timing and location is everything.

of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. What made you decide to open your first Palm Beach County location in Delray? We have always looked to expand in to Delray since the locals and visitors that come to Atlantic Ave are in line with our brand. The vibe of Delray and the growth and success it has had in the past few years really drew our attention. When the space opened up, it was a perfect sign to go forward with it.

3 Out of all your different brands why did you decide to expand the ROK:BRGR concept to Delray? ROK:BRGR is really on track for expansion in many cities since the vibe that we create can easily fit in with any city. It has been highly successful in different

4 Can we expect to see any of your other restaurants in Delray or Palm Beach County?

5 How many burgers are on the menu and how did you come up with so many versions of a hamburger? What is your favorite menu item? We have 18 signature gourmet burgers on our menu that are hand crafted with the highest quality ingredients. My team and I came up with the creation of many of the burgers through many years of experimenting what flavors we liked and what our customers like. Building and exploring different flavor profiles of burgers are always fun and seeing how people respond to the craziest toppings on a burger. We get creative, like trying peanut butter and jelly

on a burger is actually pretty amazing. We created scratch made peanut butter and a local strawberry jam and added smoked pepper bacon for the Fat Elvis!! Just try it and you will see what I mean. My favorite is the ROK:BRGR - a classic burger with smoked pepper bacon and Vermont cheddar cheese topped with house made Bourbon BBQ Sauce (we actually bottle the sauce and sell it too because everyone loves this stuff). A meal can’t get better then that for me!

Death or Glory stirs up cocktails, fresh food Staff report Cocktails and comfort. That is the goal of one of Delray’s newest restaurants, Death or Glory. When the founders got together to create the concept, they agreed they wanted the vibe to feel like a place locals could come and hang out, as if they were in their own home. The restaurant is located in a historic house, the 1925 Falcon House.

“It is all about this house,” co-founder Annie Blake said. “We love this house.” The team of Blake who also works for Cocktail Kingdom, Ayme Harrison, former owner of Kreepy Tiki; Isaac Grillo and April DeVona, co-founders of Repour Bar in Miami, all knew each other from the hospitality industry. They decided to join forces to bring Death or Glory to fruition. Inside, the house looks like it is someone’s

home. Real family photos that date back to a time before color film line the walls. The outside bar, a rum bar, pays homage to the rum rummers of yesteryear. Blake said the team worked together to fix up the interior to bring back the glory of the Falcon House. “We wanted to shake it up in a really comfy home,” she said. As for the name of the watering hole, Blake said everyone has their opinion on the boldness of it. In actuality, she said the name comes from a song by The Clash. Head bartender Keith Popejoy also had a pop-up bar last year with the same name. The founders all have a background in craft cocktails. Making a proper cocktail is all about knowing the history of cocktails, Blake said.

Mayor Cary Glickstein joins the founders of Death or Glory for their official ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo courtesy of Lucas Stein Photography.

Death or Glory bartender shakes up a cocktail. Photo courtesy of Lucas Stein Photography.

ized absinthe and aromatic bitters; Peachy Blinders, an unsuspecting whiskey drink, of Jameson Irish Whiskey, lemon, ginger peach jam, garden basil and egg white; and classics like a Mai-Tai, Flor de Cana, mandarine napoleon, like, orgea, served in a fitting tiki-themed glass. As for the food, that is always changing as well. Chef Jessie Steele creates items from local farms that change seasonally.

She said all the bartenders know why certain flavors work with others. They know how to master classics as well as new concoctions.

On a recent late afternoon, locals began filing in at the bar for happy hour. Just a few weeks after opening they joked with their favorite bartenders while sipping on a craft cocktail.

Cocktails include the Jet Pilot, Mt. Gay Rum, grapefruit, cassia, falernum, atom-

“We are here for the Delray community,” Blake said.

HEALTH

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Summer heat may bring health problems By: West Boca Medical Center Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give your children more opportunities to be outside and enjoy themselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing the weather stations talk about the “heat index.” A heat index tells the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This means that if the temperature outside is 90º F, and the humidity is 70 percent, then it feels like 105 º F. If you’re directly in the sun, the heat index might be as much as 15 degrees higher. This combination of heat and humidity makes it harder for your child’s body to cool itself by giving off heat. As a result, children’s internal temperature will rise, and heat-related illnesses might result. Young children, and those who are sick or overweight are most likely to develop problems due to heat, but anyone can have a heat-related illness.

Heat exhaustion is the second stage of heat illness. This means that your body can’t keep itself cool. Symptoms may include thirst, dizziness, weakness, lack of coordination, nausea and profuse sweating. Their body temperature will be normal, but their skin will feel cold and clammy. If you start to see the signs of heat exhaustion, follow the steps listed above. If they don’t start feeling better soon, you should seek emergency medical care. The final stage is heat stroke, which requires immediate emergency care. This is a life-threatening illness where your body can’t regulate its temperature by sweating. If this occurs, your temperature rises so high that brain damage or death may occur. During heat stroke, your internal temperature may reach 106 º F within 10 to 15 minutes. The warning signs of heat stroke include: • Body temperature of 103 º F or more

Stages of Heat Illnesses

• Skin that is red, hot and dry

For most kids, there are warning signs that the heat is beginning to affect them. The first sign may be muscle cramps in the stomach, arms or legs. You may see swelling in their feet, legs and ankles. Another early warning sign may be dizziness or feeling faint. If you notice these early signs of heat illnesses in your children, here are some steps you can take:

• Lack of sweating

• Stop any physical activity and move them to a cooler, shady area. • Have them drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks containing caffeine. • Put their legs up if you notice swelling or feel dizzy. If these measures don’t work, contact their pediatrician.

• Throbbing headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Mental confusion • Unconsciousness Remember that if you see the signs of heat stroke, this is a life-threatening emergency. Anyone with these symptoms should be taken immediately to the closest emergency facility. Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance and start trying to cool the person until help arrives. Prevention is best You can prevent most problems with heat illnesses. If your home doesn’t have air conditioning, con-

sider getting a small, window unit to cool one room so that you have a cool place to rest during extreme heat. Use fans to circulate the air. Stay indoors during the heat of the day and limit your exposure to the sun. There are many public buildings like libraries, malls and movie theaters where you can go during the heat of the day. During days of extreme heat, many towns will open special cooling shelters for people to use. Drink plenty of fluids, especially those that don’t contain alcohol or caffeine. Eat light, well-balanced meals. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Lighter colors will help reflect heat and keep you cooler. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face and neck. Most importantly, avoid strenuous activities such as exercise, working in the yard during the middle of the day. Children are prone to heat stroke. Sometimes it’s just minor but for more serious issues, parents need to have an ER dedicated to treating young patients. Our Pediatric ER is designed specifically for children, and our goal is to see your child in 30 minutes or less. Since the pediatric ER treats newborns up to children 18 years of age, our waiting room is for kids only. If your child’s condition is not urgent, we offer an online ER check-in service to reserve your time online and comfortably wait at home. It’s quick, easy and our goal is to have you your child be seen by a healthcare professional within minutes of your scheduled time.

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Game changer for stroke rehabilitation By: Dr. John C. Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Stroke, or cerebral vascular accident, occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked by a blood clot. Typically a stroke produced by a ruptured blood vessel is termed a hemorrhagic stroke where as one caused by a clot is termed an ischemic stroke. Either way the effects can be devastating rendering the individual with paralysis, spasticity, dizziness, disequilibrium, speech difficulties, fatigue, anger, aggression, anxiety, and even death. The American Stroke Association has launched a campaign termed FAST which stands for face, arm, speech, and time. This

campaign focuses on prevention and increased vigilance from the individual and surrounding friends and family. The main warning signs that are highlighted here are a drooping face, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and the last one being time to call. The understanding in the medical literature is that the faster an individual receives treatment the greater the chance for survival. In the event a stroke is identified the major treatment options are aimed at dissolving the clot in an ischemic stroke which includes a procedure known as IV rtPA, tissue plasminogen activator. This treatment must be administered

within 3 hours of onset making stroke identification paramount. Other treatment options include endovascular procedures such as stents and surgical procedures which mostly utilized in hemorrhagic strokes. Stroke rehabilitation is essential for restoring a person’s functional capabilities to at or near pre-stroke status. As in acute care, timing is of the essence. Beginning rehabilitation as soon as possible is important to limit neurons in the brain termed astrocytes from producing excessive scar tissue and thus limiting neuronal activity. A proper examination with an accurate diagnosis is just as important in directing the treatment to the correct location in the nervous system. Traditional rehabilitation encompasses speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. However, technology and knowledge in the field of neurological rehabilita-

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tion has advanced significantly in the last ten years. Three cutting-edge rehabilitative procedures will be reviewed and include Interactive Metronome, Dynavision D2, and mirror therapy. These therapies are all based on a concept called neuroplasticity which states that the brain can change or mold according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to. They are also very heavily researched and allow the examiner and therapist to objectify the findings allowing for proper progression. In referencing Interactive Metronome, this is primarily a motor-timing therapy. It works on a neurological process called efferent copy which integrates the cerebellum and the frontal lobe, two very important parts of the brain that allow us to have executive functions and independent thought processes. The exercise requires the user to keep up with a computer generated beat that is delivered in both an auditory and visual manner. In regards to the Dynavision D2, this is a revolutionary diagnostic and rehabilitative tool. It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well as the efferent copy mechanisms referred to earlier. This therapy also has a positive effect on the cerebellum and the frontal lobe. The user is required to manually compress targets made up of LED lights that are blinking in a strategically established manner according to the neurological presentation of the person. The information is recorded and attention is focused on speed and sequence. Lastly, mirror therapy works on the mirror neurons in the frontal lobe. This is an excellent therapy for limb dysfunction as in spasticity when a person’s arm is curled up and usage is difficult and in foot drop when the person loses the ability to elevate the foot of the floor when walking. The goal of this therapy is to “trick” the brain into thinking the affected limb is fully functional. This therapy can actually activate the neurons in the pathway producing the limb movement without actually moving the affected limb. Mirror therapy was founded by a neurologist named V.S. Ramachandran, director of the Centre for Brain and Cognition. Nutritional and dietary considerations must be taken into account when rehabilitating a stroke patient. Emphasis must be placed on reducing inflammation through anti-inflammatory based diets that remove foods like red meat, fried foods, dairy, peanuts, and partially hydrogenated oils. Importance must also be placed on consuming a low glycemic diet to reduce excessive insulin production from the pancreas and subsequently reduce the neurodegenerative effects of insulin on the brain. In conjunction with eating more complex carbohydrates it is important to eat many meals throughout the day. I usually recommend eating every two hours with the largest meals coming before 2:00PM. Anti-oxidants such as CO-Q10, reduced glutathione, acetyl-L-carnitine, and alpha-lipoic acid are effective free radical scavengers. Following a stroke, free radical production is significantly elevated due to altered physiology therefore reducing there harmful effects on cells is conducive to healing. Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only one thousand in the country. He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He provides specialized care for difficult cases of back neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at 561-330-6096, drconde@thecondecenter. com, and at www.thecondecenter.com

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A new hope for depression: Part 1 By: Raul J. Rodriguez MD, DABPN, DABAM, MRO Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Treatment resistant depression is one of the most crippling and emotionally devastating conditions known to man. The loss of hope in ever recovering from a disease that does not respond to conventional treatment and has hopelessness as one of its symptoms can lead to a deadly downward spiral. Many good medications have been developed to treat Major Depression over the years, but sometimes the disease can be too severe and the medicine does not work. Some intensive treatments, such as ECT, are very effective but have severe side effects. This leaves many patients seeking a better solution. This dire need for a better solution led to the development of TMS. So what exactly is TMS? TMS is the acronym for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, which is a cutting edge treatment for depression that involves stimulation of brain tissue using electromagnetic pulses. This noninvasive procedure improves symptoms of depression by activated the parts of the brain associated with mood control and depression. TMS has grown in popularity due to the high degree of effectiveness while having very few side effects and absolutely no circulation of medication in the bloodstream. The process starts with the placement of an electromagnetic coil over the scalp near the

forehead. The motor strip, the area of the brain responsible for movement of limbs and muscles, is then mapped out. This is necessary in order to subsequently determine the location of the lateral pre-frontal cortex. The actual procedure involves a delivering a sequence of magnetic pulses to the left lateral pre-frontal cortex to induce stimulation. The magnetic pulses pass through the scalp and the skull to reach the target brain tissue. TMS activates the actual neurons by inducing an electrical current in the part of the brain cell called the axon. This current travels to the nerve cell body and then affects other connecting brain cells. This stimulation ultimately creates the powerful antidepressant effect. TMS is indicated when conventional treatments for Major Depression have not worked. TMS is also an option for individuals who suffer from Major Depression and do not wish to take medications. TMS was approved by the FDA for the indication of treatment resistant depression in 2008. Deep TMS, possible with the newer generation of TMS technology, was approved by the FDA for the indication of treatment resistant depression in 2013. Deep TMS, also known as dTMS, refers to a more deeply penetrating form of TMS now possible using the newer generation of TMS technology produced by the Brainsway

Corporation. Brainsway has engineered the H1 dTMS coil that was approved by the FDA for the indication of Treatment Resistant Depression. The H1 coil produces a magnetic pulse that stimulates a larger area than a traditional figure 8 coil. The stimulation also penetrates deeper, reaching 1.7 cm into the cortex. The benefits of this have to do with both a more complete stimulation of the target area as well as some stimulation of the neighboring areas of the brain that interconnect with the target area. The risk of dramatically losing efficacy from deviating even just 1mm from the target area is greatly diminished using a Brainsway device, as compared to a traditional figure 8 coil, due to the larger and deeper area of stimulation. The treatment session consists of 2,500 pulses delivered over a time span of approximately 20 minutes. This all helps yield higher rates of both response and remission of Treatment Resistant Depression. Part 2 coming in August! Dr. Rodriguez is the founder, CEO and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Brain Science, a true Brain Center which specializes in Treatment Resistant Depression, ADHD, OCD, Memory Disorders, and optimizing brain performance.

Brain tumor treatment trial at Boca Hospital deemed ‘promising’ By: Dale King Contributing Writer Boca Raton Regional Hospital, through its Marcus Neuroscience Institute, has begun a clinical trial examining the potential therapeutic role of the immunotoxin MDNA55 in the treatment of patients with recurrent malignant brain tumors. The Institute is the only site in the southeastern United States to be conducting this specific study. It is headed by nationally recognized specialists Frank Vrionis, MD, MPH, PhD, director of Boca Regional’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute, and Sajeel Chowdhary, MD, director of Neuro-Oncology at the Institute. Highly toxic to brain tumor cells. MDNA55 targets a cytokine, IL-4 (interleukin 4) found on the surface of most recurrent brain tumors. Use of MDNA55 is considered a targeted therapy because it is made to attach only to tumor cells. Most normal brain cells have no IL-4; therefore, the trial aims to kill brain tumor cells while not harming healthy cells. The immunotoxin is delivered by what is called Convection Enhanced Delivery (CED), a therapeutic strategy that facilitates targeted introduction of pharmaceuticals to

the brain through tiny catheters implanted in the tumor for several hours. CED ensures that the drug covers the entire tumor and bypasses what is known as the blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier functions as the brain’s own security system by allowing entry of nutrients while blocking other substances. Unfortunately, it also serves as a major impediment to traditional chemotherapy. With the Marcus Neuroscience Institute’s specialized intraoperative MRI, the drug infusion can be monitored in real-time during surgery and any leakage outside the target area can be modified immediately. “Research to date on the therapy has been encouraging,” Dr. Vrionis said. “In previous studies, complete or partial responses were seen in 56 percent of patients with these tumors.” “Given those promising results, this therapy has received fast-track designation by the FDA, which expedites the development and review of drugs through trials such as ours.” But because of the infiltrative nature of these malignancies and the complexity of the brain itself, these tumors are highly refractory to treatment and a complete cure can be extremely difficult.

“Recurrences, regretfully, are the norm despite radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy,” Dr. Chowdhary said. “When they occur, options are limited, as most patients have already re-

ceived all known available treatments. Our investigation into the use of immunotherapy for them is of the utmost importance and has the potential to pay great dividends.”

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Get ready to tee off By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

One of our Golf Conditioning Coaches, Tony, demonstrates the warm up:

hold for a few seconds (rotate head as well). Then to left. Repeat two times each side.

So why warm up?

1. Hold club in hand shoulder width apart and rotate to right and left while raising arms overhead to toleration 20 times.

Finally, assume golf position while “keeping head on ball” and repeat above stretches two times each side.

A proper and appropriate warm up accomplishes two critical goals.

2. With club at chest level, rotate to right and left 20 times

1. Reduces risk of injury. Moving without force prepares the musculature for the task at hand. Increased blood flow assists in better movement during your game.

3. Raise club overhead and squat down to toleration (pushing buttocks back while not allowing knee to move forward of ankle,) 10 times.

Only then should you attempt hitting a practice ball or swing. You will be amazed at the difference!

The summer allows us to engage in many activities that are nearly impossible during season. Many South Floridians dust off their sticks and find great summer rates at many of our beautiful golf courses.

warm up. After showing them the warm up below, the difference is life changing.

If you haven’t played in a while is your body prepared? Taking a few simple measures helps you feel better, reduces injury, makes the game more enjoyable, and helps you to lose less money! (In case you’re unfamiliar, there’s a lot of money exchanged on the greens!)

2. Improved performance. Moving in the ranges used in the golf swing aids in higher performance levels. The body tolerates higher loads and endurance after a focused warm up.

In over 20 years of helping people, I still bang my head against the wall convincing golfers to warm up. We implemented a solution for those we train in a group or one-on-one environment. Simply put, we begin each workout with an active warm up appropriate for the planned activity.

1. Execute the warm up before hitting one ball!

For example, whether it be a pro golfer or a weekend warrior, a golf specific warmup is priority number one. Many golfers think hitting the range constitutes a

YourBestFit’s Golf Warmup

The Plan:

2. Hit a few practice balls. 3. During play, ALWAYS perform a practice swing. 4. If the course allows, walk rather than ride in a cart. There’s a reason why the Pro’s walk. It keeps your mind on the game and maintains blood flow for better play.

Repeat. Next, place club on shoulder blades and assume golf position. Rotate to right and

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Youth sports today By: Giovanni Roselli Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers “Your child’s success or lack of success in sports does not indicate what type of parent you are. But having an athlete that is coachable, respectable, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient and tries their best is a direct reflection of your parenting.” —Coach Bruce Brown of Proactive Coaching Our world continues to evolve and sports are no exception. Athletes are bigger, faster and stronger. Professional athletes in particular display phenomenal skills. Equally mind boggling is the potential money to be made for simply playing a game. Thus, the competitive nature of youth sports and athletics has reached new heights. Some would say not for the better. A common misconception in the fitness industry is that more is better. The same holds true for sports. Travel teams and year-round sports have become the norm. But is this better for our children?

It seems that in today’s world we have two contrasting situations: Either your child needs to get off their iPads, iPhones — iEverything — and move more, or he is constantly being shipped to this practice, game or recital. Can we find the right balance? Listen to the doctor Orthopedic surgeon James Andrews has become so alarmed by the latter trend that he is issuing written and verbal warnings to anyone willing to listen. Andrews, who has practiced medicine for nearly 40 years, is most famous for his ability to put professional athletes back together. In 2010, Andrews was the only doctor to be named among the top 40 most powerful people in the NFL by Sports Illustrated. He’s found that overuse of the body followed by lack of recovery time is one of the main contributing factors in sports injuries: “Professionalism is taking these kids at a young age and trying to work them as if they are pro athletes, in terms of training and year-round activity … They’re thinking, ‘What’s more is better,’ and they’re ending up getting the kids hurt.” Andrews gives this advice to parents: “The

first thing I would tell them is, their kid needs at least two months off each year to recover from a specific sport, preferably, three to four months. Example — youth baseball . . . let the body recover in order to avoid overuse situations. That’s why we’re seeing so many Tommy John procedures, which is an adult operation designed for professionals. In my practice now, 30 to 40 percent of the ones I’m doing are on high-schoolers, even down to ages 12 or 13. They’re already coming in with torn ligaments. Give them time off to recover. Please. Give them time to recover.” What sports can teach us The highs and lows of sports are like an emotional roller-coaster. We learn from striking out with the bases loaded and from getting the game-winning hit. There are great benefits to both. Some of the most successful people on the planet will tell you that past failures are the reason for their ultimate success. They help us mold our character, build resilience and acquire perseverance. But we are also products of our environment. Certain qualities, or lack thereof, are instilled in us by what we see and hear. Last April at a high school baseball game in Cooper City, a brawl erupted between two parents, who fought each other to the ground before being separated. The stunned children stopped playing and stared at the violence in horror.

During elementary school youth sports, I’ve witnessed many parents pacing and yelling at the umpires and referees, telling them how to do their jobs. Is this the type of behavior we want for our children? What are your children learning about sportsmanship and character from his/ her triumphs and defeats and from your reaction to them? What now? Celebrate innocence Let your children be kids. Let them celebrate the joy that comes along with being a child. As we have learned as adults, the world only becomes more complex and stressful as we get older. Kids will lose in sports. They will win in sports. Let’s model the behavior we want our children to learn and encourage safe playing limits so that they can benefit the most from their sports activities. Giovanni Roselli is the Regional Director Of Personal Training for PurLife Fitness Center located in Delray Beach. Originally from Westchester, NY, he graduated from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT double majoring in business administration and sports management. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds a nutrition certification with industry leader Precision Nutrition. His television appearances include NBC’s ‘Today Show’ and National Geographic’s ‘Brain Games.’

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A look at The Naked Mermaid Soapery’s soaps. Photo by Emily Creigh- A few of The Naked Mermaid Soapery’s soaps. Photo by Emily Creighton. ton.

Naked Mermaid Soapery bubbles with success in Delray By: Emily Creighton Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers While most people enjoy a relaxing bath as a means to treat themselves, Tracy Gunn found a different kind of comfort in bathtime. After being laid off from her job as an animal pharmaceutical rep, the single mother of two teenage sons had only $100 to her name – then an idea struck. Running out of her favorite luxury body wash, she made the bold decision to purchase $32 worth of soap-making supplies. “I had a hundred dollars in the bank, and I thought, ‘This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever done. I’m absolutely out of my mind,’” recalls Gunn, who was 41 at the time. But that was only the beginning of an emotional journey that would eventually become the Naked Mermaid Soapery – the home of UR Bath and Body, a line of handmade body soaps, scrubs and bath bombs – located on Delray Beach’s 6th Ave. Starting out of her Oklahoma kitchen, Gunn began selling handmade soaps to friends and through word of mouth. She said, “I put it on Facebook and from there, it just kept growing. Before you know it, our 3-bedroom house was covered in soap.” After three years, her products were being sold in over 1,000 stores across the country, and in the fall of 2014, she was able to afford a manufacturing facility. However, the rise to success didn’t last long. In May 2015, a tornado devastated her building, bringing her back down to square one – this time with a painful bout of shingles.

just so determined to start my business over and survive everything. I sat up one day – both kids were sitting in the living room with me – and I said, ‘I’m going to New York City.’” So she did. For two years, she traveled between New York and Oklahoma, selling her soaps, body scrubs and bath bombs and vowing to help others with her restored business. But, it wasn’t until a visit to a women’s and children’s shelter in the Bronx that her brand got its signature, UR. “The director [of the shelter] was your typical Bronx, sort of hard spoken, tough girl,” Gunn said. “She would be telling me about their facility and how I could employ them, and as every woman would leave for the day, this very hardcore woman would stop mid-sentence with me and she would hug them and would say, ‘You are amazing, you are going to do such great things today, you are going to be okay…’ and it just stuck in my mind.” With renewed purpose, Gunn named her line UR Bath and Body. Every product is branded with an affirmative message, including “UR Sexy,” “UR Fearless” and more. Looking for a permanent home for her business and family, she made the move to Florida in May 2016. By August, she opened her storefront, but once again, her good fortune took a turn for the worse when she discovered that employees were stealing her products and reselling them online. Disheartened, Gunn reached out for

help on the Delray RAW Facebook group, a private page dedicated to connecting residents. This is where she began to find her footing amongst the locals. “At that moment, when I thought I didn’t know what the hell I got into, I posted on Delray RAW and the community came out and they rallied,” she said. “The whole Delray Beach Police Department took me in and treated me like family.” Eventually, the stolen product was found and returned, leaving Gunn grateful. “If it hadn’t have been for Delray RAW – that community on Facebook – I would’ve lost my business.” Since then, Gunn has been doing the inspiring. Rashelle Moore, 24, began working at the Soapery in February 2017 after being introduced to Gunn by her cousin, a Delray Beach cop who helped recover the stolen property. “I admire her for starting [UR Bath and Body],” Moore said. “She is the type of person you know you can look up to because even when she was at her lowest point, she never gave up, and now she’s selling across the country.”

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As for what’s to come, The Naked Mermaid Soapery continues to grow while staying true to its original mission of empowering women in need. This month, an organic, all-natural line will be released and will be sold to health food stores around the country. Additionally, Gunn will bring on three new employees as the beginning of a partnership with an organization that brings less fortunate women from New York to Florida in hopes of a fresh start.

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“I lost everything,” Gunn said. “I had no money again, and I was scared.” Unable to work for two months while healing, her favorite television show, CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” and its focus on New York’s homeless community, inspired her. “I had decided that there’s probably tens of thousands of me out there and not to feel sorry for myself because there’s always somebody out there who is in a worse position,” she said. “I was

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Boca’s economic development report

on our city as a corporate hub and here’s what he told us, “Boca can be misleading to many visitors who only know it by the

By: Jessica Del Vecchio Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers WDSrx Networking Event We recently partnered with the team at WDSrx to host the City’s first networking event – a free event designed specifically for the Life Science industry. Our goal was to bring the local life science leaders together under one roof to help build relationships and encourage local companies to work with one another. There were more than 50 C-level executives in attendance and during the event, the guests were given a tour of WDSrx’s 70,000 square foot logistical facility located on Clint Moore Road. During the tour, CEO, Adam Runsdorf told us that on a typical business day, over 800 packages containing 14 million dosages are shipped from the Boca facility - traveling over one million miles, arriving at 530 different zip codes. That has an enormous impact on the national pharmaceutical supply chain, as well as the local economy. With the success

of this event, we’ve decided to continue working with our corporate community, hosting similar events throughout the City’s diversified class of industries.

Boca Tops the List in Palm Beach County Of the 39 municipalities in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton is the county’s most valuable city with a taxable value of $21 billion, including new construction, for 2016. To put this in perspective, West Palm Beach’s 2016 taxable value was $11 billion and Boynton Beach was $5 billion. Boca Raton is a financially sound city; these taxable values are indicative of our economic vitality.

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We recently met with the leadership team of Unify, the Atos brand for communications software and services, and were completely impressed by their long standing history in Boca Raton. Recently named “Company of the Year – Team Collaboration” by Frost and Sullivan, Unify was previously known as Siemens Enterprise Communications and with various legal entity names, they’ve had a presence in Boca dating back to the late 1970’s. The Enterprise Division was the result of several acquisitions by Siemens, including Rolm. In October 2013 they changed their name to Unify, Inc. and in early 2016 was acquired by Atos SE. Unify provides communications and collaboration solutions, from fully integrated software-based applications to the services that implement and manage them globally. With 100 Unify employees here in Boca, Atos operates in 72 countries and has over 100,000 employees across the globe.

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Greater Boca Raton Chamber promotes Pearson to executive VP The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Sarah Pearson to executive vice president. “Sarah’s talent and contributions have been invaluable to our organization,” said Troy McLellan, Chamber president and CEO. “Her innovative thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction and growth of our Chamber.” Pearson has been with the Chamber since 2011 and has more than 10 years of experience in the industry. In July of 2016, she graduated from the Institute for Organization Management – the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Prior to her promotion, she served as the senior vice president of external relations. In her new role, Sarah will oversee communications, events, sales and foundation departments while guiding the Chamber through a rigorous accreditation process. A 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization, the Boca Raton-based group is the largest Chamber in Palm Beach County, with a membership of more than 1,400 companies representing more than 55,000 employees in eastern, central and western Boca Raton and beyond. It was founded in 1952. Infinite Electronics acquires four new companies, one in Delray Infinite Electronics, a supplier of engineering-grade wired and wireless connectivity products, recently acquired four new companies and one is located in Delray Beach. It acquired Irvine, Ca.’s Pasternack Enterprises & Infinite Electronics; Tucson, Az.’s L-com Global Connectivity; Denton, Texas’ MilesTek; Allen, Texas’ Fairview Microwave and L-com Global Connectivity in North Andover, MA and in Delray Beach. For additional information about Infinite Electronics and its portfolio companies, visit http://www.infinite-

electronics.com Celsius Holdings, Inc. approved by NASDAQ Stock Market Celsius Holdings, Inc., the makers of CELSIUS®, a leading fitness drink ideal for the active lifestyle, has been approved by the NASDAQ Stock Market to list the company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Look for ticker symbol CELH. “We are pleased to reach this important corporate milestone. Up-listing to the NASDAQ Capital Market is a major achievement for Celsius and a testament to the business vision. Celsius has made significant progress in all areas of the organization over the last several years as we are expanding our global distribution and gaining a favorable brand image with our consumers,” said John Fieldly, interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Celsius Holdings, Inc. “Transitioning to the NASDAQ supports our evolution as a public company and will allow us to communicate with a broader audience. We believe this increases our appeal to institutional investors, enhances trading liquidity, and broadens awareness of the CELSIUS brand and fundamentally enhances the value of our company. CELSIUS product portfolio is positioned to capitalize on today’s consumer trends and we look forward to our next chapter of our company’s future.” Celsius Holdings, Inc. was founded in April 2004. It is a global company, with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for flagship brand CELSIUS®. CELSIUS®’ original line comes in seven sparkling and non-carbonated flavors, and in multi-count powder packets. CELSIUS®› new natural line, is also available in six flavors: three sparkling - grapefruit, cucumber lime, orange pomegranate and three non-carbonated pineapple coconut, watermelon berry and strawberries & cream. The natural line is also naturally caffeinated and naturally sweetened as well. CELSIUS® has no preservatives, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, is non-GMO, with no artificial flavors or colors, and is very low in sodium. The CELSIUS® line of products is kosher and vegan certified, soy, gluten, and sugar free.

Sold nationally at Fitness Clubs, 7-Eleven stores, Sprouts, the Fresh Market, and key regional retailers such as HEB, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, Shaws and others. The first university study of the science underlying CELSIUS® products was conducted in 2005, and additional studies from the University of Oklahoma were conducted over the next five years. All studies were published in peer-reviewed journals and validate the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides to the consumer. For more information, please visit www.celsiusholdingsinc.com Alternative Home Health Care hires new market manager Alternative Home Health Care, one of South Florida’s licensed home health agencies, has hired a new market manager, Sonia Carestio, to build its brand throughout the Palm Beach County region. Sonia Carestio brings over 20 years of experience in the health care industry to her new role. Carestio will be responsible for the overall success of the Palm Beach County office, including pursuing and obtaining new clientele and developing and maintaining long-term relationships with community partners and referral sources. Working directly with sales and operations, Carestio will promote the Alternative Home Health Care brand as a market leader through direct community engagement and targeted marketing. In addition, she will manage the performance and quality of team members, while overseeing caregiver recruiting and staffing. As a development coordinator for Tenet Healthcare of Delray Beach, Carestio streamlined and improved departmental processes and overall business operations and oversaw employee training, quality management, event planning and other projects. “We are excited to have Sonia join our close-knit team,” Zachary Desmond, executive administrator of Alternative Home Health Care said. “Not only is Sonia passionate and enthusiastic about the health care industry, but she also brings with her key management and business development tools that will help us effectively grow our Palm Beach operations.”

Publix on its way to The Set Staff report For years, residents of Delray’s West Atlantic neighborhoods, now known as the The Set, have asked for a place that they can walk to for grocery shopping. Their wish is one step closer to reality. Last month, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency board signed off on a deal that will bring a 25,000-square-foot Publix Supermarket to the Southwest 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue, between Southwest Sixth and Seventh avenues. “I definitely support this,” board member Dedrick Strangh said. “I am a huge fan of Publix.”

In 2012, the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition (WARC) organized a needs assessment for what was then referred to as the West Atlantic Neighborhood. Community members said one of the No. 1 needs of the area is a grocery store. “What a night to celebrate,” West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition chairman Chuck Ridley said. “Of all the things that [WARC] talked about, the No. 1 use for the West Atlantic neighborhood was to bring a full service grocery store. Who would have guessed it would be Publix? It is about time.” A grocery store was anticipated for the area in a previous project known as Uptown Delray. That project failed to come

Some board members expressed concerns about what the grocery store will look like. They want the design to fit in with the area and not look too suburban.

to fruition. Now, the board has an agreement with Pasadena Capital, Inc. to sell the 2.75 acre property for $2 million. Upon corporate approval, the store will be operated as a Publix Supermarket. The project will have to go through the city’s approval process before any construction can take place. An early timeline estimates several years before a grocery store is opened at the location.

Board member Cathy Balestriere said Publix has designed locations to fit in with the community they are in. She cited the City Place location as an example. “I am very happy we are going to have a new grocery store in The Set,” she said. Board Chair Reggie Cox said he is excited to be able to walk to the new location, which will be located just two blocks from his house. The rest of the board supported the plan as well. “It’s good to see Publix coming to town,” board member Daniel Rose said.

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Raises not an option? Increase their benefits instead By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers You’ve hired good people, but how do you keep them happy and productive when raises, bonuses, and other forms of compensation may not be in the budget? That’s a dilemma many corporations face—especially in today’s economy. One possible solution is to improve your company’s benefit package. In fact, a recent report by the Society of Human Resource Management found that “many job seekers frequently place greater importance on health care coverage, flexible work schedules, and other benefits rather than on their base salaries.” Unfortunately, however, some benefits—such as employer-sponsored health care coverage—can be prohibitively expensive. That’s why you may want to look into a Voluntary Payroll Deduction (VPD) program like employee-owned life insurance. VPD has become one of the most popular ways for consumers to purchase life insur-

ance, and it can be an easy, cost-effective way to show your employees you care. In most cases, these programs can be set up using your existing payroll system, and they are therefore simple to administer. Because the insurance company usually provides all the information and materials, there are virtually no direct, out-of-pocket costs to your business. If your company can’t afford to give raises this year—or if you just want to help your employees feel a bit more secure—consider adding a Voluntary Payroll Deduction program to your benefit package. When it comes to retaining key employees, it could be the best and the least-expensive investment you ever make. Note: Employee participation in a payroll deduction insurance program is completely voluntary. Since this program is not intended to be subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), employers cannot

contribute to, or endorse, this program. 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 561-642-5180.

Delray Beach’s retail environment: Locals vs. nationals By: Christina Morrison Special to the Boca and Delray Sometimes it is difficult to remember that Delray Beach is far more than Atlantic Avenue – four more miles long and four more miles wide, to be exact – and this includes lots of different types of retail/shopping areas. Retail, in general, is an industry in transition right now, mostly because of the effects of internet sales, but also because many consumers now have more of an appetite for consuming “experiences” rather than “goods.” Delray Beach is fortunate since it provides lots of variety of both. “Distribution” is the new “retail,” the ex-

a cup of tea or coffee on Congress, but change is coming.

perts say. Larger and larger distribution centers are being developed and used now because so many orders are placed online or on the phone then filled remotely, rather than people actually walking into stores these days – a trend that is growing annually. This is a factor that is not likely to reverse, and storefronts are suffering in some areas because of it.

The four corners at West Atlantic and Military are also in flux – having four size-able shopping centers all at one intersection is challenging and two of them are suffering because of it. It’s time for some change of use there to reenergize this whole area. Tweaking the zoning to allow mixed use with some residential, office and minimal retail on at least two of these corners may be the answer to fully utilize this under-appreciated area the city.

In Delray Beach, retail is also in flux because of the high rents plus the other expenses to operate, real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, etc. Rents for Atlantic Avenue storefronts are astronomical and make it very hard for businesses to survive, but having affluent traffic at your door 70 percent of the retail operating hours makes it viable for some. For many of the local retailers that do not own their spaces, coming off of the Avenue and going on to Fourth, or one of the Federals, or Pineapple Grove, or Southwest, or The Set, or the SOFA area makes great alternatives as all of these areas are being activated by more and more people living and working downtown. Congress Avenue will also be great once we can make it a full-service location to work and consume in place. Right now, there’s just about nowhere to even get

Don’t expect too many national retailers on Atlantic Avenue - it does not fit their normal business model for parking, synergy and other factors - but they all love Linton Boulevard. From I-95 to east of Federal, this whole street has been reenergized with grocers, all types of restaurants, numerous discount fashion stores, and all kinds of services - with more of all to come soon. Why? Because the city’s demographics are strong enough to support all of these nationals and Linton offers so many features that East Atlantic cannot – large space, ample parking at the front door, and synergy being the most important. So local retailers vs. nationals in Delray Beach? They all win here…just pick the right spot.

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A look at how South Floridians handle financial freedom Merrill Edge recently released its spring report. We reached out to Andrew Wilson, Consumer Banking & Merrill Edge Region Executive to explain what the survey revealed about locals and their saving/spending habits.

1 Tell us a little bit about the survey. Who did you poll? What was the goal? Our semi-annual, nationwide survey, takes an in-depth look at the financial concerns and priorities of mass affluent Americans. Designed to examine financial patterns, the report serves as an example of generational behavior and regional behavior, giving perspective on financial tendencies of a variety of Americans. In this latest edition, we discovered that millennials are striving for financial freedom, focusing less on retirement. The latest Merrill Edge Report surveyed over 1,000 Americans, including an oversample of 300 South Florida residents between March 21 – April 5, 2017.

2 The report states millennials and South Floridians have a lot in common. In what ways? The report found that the majority (63 percent) of millennials are looking to save a set amount of money or income necessary to enjoy their desired lifestyle—compared to the majority (55 percent) of Gen Xers and baby boomers who are saving so they can leave

the workforce. Similarly, the majority (53 percent) of South Floridians are also saving to achieve financial freedom and flexibility— whether for a future home or an upcoming trip—millennials and South Floridians both prioritize the short-term over saving for retirement or a workforce exit strategy. The great news is that millennials are saving – in fact, when we examined the national data, it shows that millennials are saving 36 percent more than their counterparts. The interesting takeaway is what they are saving for.

3 The report states South Floridians could improve their everyday spending habits. How? The local data showed that South Floridians are more likely than any other market sur-

veyed to prioritize designer fashion, season tickets and plastic surgery/cosmetic enhancements over saving for their financial future. What’s concerning is, like national respondents (42 percent), four in 10 South Florida residents are saving less than 10 percent of their salary, including 9 percent who don’t save at all. That’s a big number – nearly 50 percent of South Floridians are saving less than they should, and this has left many feeling unprepared for life’s “what-if” scenarios. More than 50 percent of respondents felt unprepared to meet their financial goals if they had children, got divorced or outlived their significant other. On the other hand, South Floridians indicated that they see the importance of saving, with 62 percent of residents believing that individuals in the U.S. should be required to save for retirement, and 45 percent believe financial education should be required. The great news is that like freedom, flexibility greatly appeals to South Floridians, as nearly half (47 percent) of local respondents say that they manage their investments through an online or mobile portal. Recognizing this growing tendency, we launched the Merrill Edge Guided Investing platform earlier this year. The platform combines expert insight with the convenience and flexibility of online management to allow investors to create a customizable portfolio that is built and managed by professionals.

4 What are South Floridians spending their money on? The report found that South Floridians prioritize lifestyle over retirement. In other words, South Florida residents are shifting their long-term savings goals to achieve their desired lifestyle instead of leaving the workforce. In fact, the majority of South Floridians are likely to spend their money on travel (81 percent), their home (76 percent) and dining out (67 percent).

5 What is the difference in spending/saving habits in millennials vs. Gen Xers and Baby Boomers? Millennials are the first generation to consciously plan for financial freedom—the amount of savings or income necessary to live their desired lifestyle—instead of retirement. This drastically differs from the majority of Gen Xers and baby boomers who are saving to leave the workforce. This shift illustrates a broader mindset of how millennials continue to redefine life’s milestones, including how they prioritize landing their dream job and when they want to start a family. It is a ‘FOMO’ (fear of mssing out) mentality that drives many of these decisions, which are apparent in their spending habits. The majority say they’re more likely to spend money on travel (81 percent), dining (65 percent) and fitness (55 percent) than save for their financial future.

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Trendy office in town: 3C Interactive 1 Tell us about your company. 3C was founded ten years ago on three core principles; build a sustainable business, do important work for quality customers, and develop a culture that inspires the personal and professional development of the team! Over the last ten years those principles have helped us to build an innovative mobile marketing technology company that today serves some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Our products and services help marketers deliver personalized and contextually relevant mobile engagements with their customers, which drives measurable business outcomes.

2 Where did the inspiration for your office space design come from? Our Founder and CEO, John Duffy, has a passion for guitars and motorcycles and we knew we wanted to incorporate those

elements into the office space, which evolved into an ‘urban’ feel with similar elements like graffiti, brick walls, garage doors and chain link fences. We knew we wanted a fun, collaborative office space that fit the energy and culture at 3C.

3 What is your favorite part/design

of your office space and why?

The kitchen has to be my favorite spot at 3C. Like any home, the kitchen is the heart of our office. The buzz of the kitchen in the morning with everyone interacting and sharing ideas is an inspiring way to start the day.

4 Do you feel that having a well designed and inspiring office has changed the way you and your employees work? I believe our office space absolutely makes a difference in the way we work at 3C! We wanted to create an environment for our employees where they look

Call 4 Health celebrates its 20th anniversary By: Brett Pizzi Contributing Writer Call 4 Health, a leading medical call center and nurse triage in Delray Beach, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Using state-of-the-art technology, Call 4 Health is able to handle up to 30,000 calls each day for 1,253 hospitals nationally. As the ability for hospitals to field the volume of calls they receive from patients continues to diminish, Call 4 Health incorporates Tele-health, which is a collection of means or methods using telecommunication technologies to enhance health care, public health and health education. Joseph Pores and Nick Koutrakos, the founders of Call 4 Health, look to mitigate the issues that the health care systems face due to the large demand that hospitals face to accommodate their patients. With locations in Delray Beach,

and Linthicum Heights, Maryland, Call 4 Health is continually looking to expand and grow. “We have experienced exponential growth over the past 20 years, which can be attributed to our incomparable customer service and our always expanding services,” Joseph Pores said. “Unlike a traditional call center, we pride ourselves in offering our clients solution-based services to fill their demand, while still delivering professional and compassionate care to patients.” Call 4 Health continues to expand, growing its staff to over 400 employees and is currently looking to expand to locations throughout the U.S. Call 4 Health serves clients nationwide in almost every state, ranging from hospital and health care services to homecare, hospice and pharmaceuticals.

forward to spending their days and give them a space that supports and encourages collaboration. After all, we spend most of our day here — might as well make it a fun and functional place to be!

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Statistics have shown that 80 percent of Instagram users come from outside the United States making this a great platform for international marketing. Instagram is used by 31 percent of American women and 24 percent of American men; 28 percent of internet users between the ages of 18 and 29 use Instagram making it a great tool to market to the younger generation. The fashion consciousness in youth and the urge to keep up with what is in vogue makes Instagram appealing to them. Since

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Obviously any Instagram user would have come across the use of hashtags on pictures or videos at one point or the other. Though some persons make use of hashtags for fun, businesses today use it to help brand and market their companies as well as to keep track of their brand through social media. Hashtags are shown to boost engagement; using just one hashtag boosts engagement 12.6 percent. The uses of hash-tags on Instagram have helped in making some businesses go viral and get nationwide attention. Look for what’s trending and get involved with the conversation through a hashtag. Once a person clicks on a hashtag, he automatically sees all public posts and uploads containing the hashtag. This helps to boost the visibility of a business.

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Over the years, visual marketing has proven to be a more effective method than oral or written ads. With the aid of good graphics messages are easily passed. The video clips have also proven very effective. Studies have shown that a good marketing video will convince prospective customer more than just mere writing. A short video can be used to pass messages at the same time as entertaining the viewer. Videos on Instagram get two times the engagement of photos making video one of the best ways to use your marketing dollars.

cessfully been able to keep its users from moving to its competitors thus retaining a huge user base. A huge user base means a huge market audience for marketing and this is good for business. When reviewing where your business focus needs to be in social media marketing, consider Instagram, a great visual platform reaching the younger generation and the International markets.

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Entry-way to Thermae Retreat. Photo courtesy of Francisco Aguila Photography.

A treatment room at Thermae Retreat. Photo courtesy of Francisco Aguila Photography.

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Thermae Retreat opens second location in Delray Beach There is such a good vibe.”

Staff report Thermae Retreat has expanded to Delray Beach.

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She said there were about a dozen differ-

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Boca Raton company delivers prescription medication over 1 million miles daily By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor When you have a prescription that needs to be filled, you head to your local pharmacy. Ever wonder where the pharmacies get their supply from? It is likely from one of warehouses operated by WDSrx, which supplies pharmaceuticals to 530 zip codes. One of those warehouses, a 70,000-squarefoot facility on Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton, ships out more than 800 packages containing 14 million dosages per day. “Pharmacists are licensed to dispense to patients,” President Adam Runsdorf said. “We are licensed to dispense to stores.” Local healthcare and life science companies were recently invited to tour the facility, a retrofitted IBM building, in an event organized by the city’s Office of Economic Development. The goal was to get people in the same industry to network and better work together.

cials including Mayor Susan Haynie and Councilman Robert Weinroth attended as well. “It’s not a fancy business,” Runsdorf said during the tour. “We are in the trenches.” The company has to be licensed in every state it distributes to and each have their own set of rules, he said. The one exception is the state of Massachusetts, he said, which doesn’t require licensing. Everything that the warehouse receives and then sends out is electronically catalogued. Monthly, he said a report is sent to Washington, D.C. where activity is monitored by the government. Because everything is electronically catalogued, Runsdorf said there is very little phone calls to the warehouse. Communication is typically handled electronically. “With a scan gun we can see and know where everything is in this location,” he said. “In this business accuracy is key.” The warehouse itself is also regulated.

Runsdorf said the local life sciences community is unique because of the willingness of companies to cooperate and collaborate with each other to build businesses together. The audience of about 50 included healthcare professionals from local universities, financial institutions, manufacturers, start-ups, support services and other suppliers. Several elected offi-

Exact locations of all products in the warehouse are controlled by the warehouse management system. City officials and health industrial professional tour Submitted photo. the WDSrx warehouse facility. Submitted photo.

Temperature readings are taken every 30 minutes to make sure the correct temperature is maintained to house the medicine. Of course there are cameras and security measures taken as well.

in Palm Beach County.”

Inside the warehouse is the second largest controlled substance vault in the state. He said it was built to accommodate a New Jersey-based company. The door weighs 11,000 pounds, has a generator, alarm system, cameras and must be handed by two people at all times if it is in use.

Another function of the company is to collect, catalog and transport old and expired medication to be incinerated. The company collects from 800 pharmacies across the country and then take the drugs to be destroyed.

“This is Fort Knox,” he said. Runsdorf said Florida doesn’t produce a lot, rather it imports a lot. The warehouse receives shipments from 14 countries daily including fish oil from Lima, Peru and other European countries like Italy and Spain. Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie touring the packaging suites at the WDSrx warehouse facility.

“We have become a destination location,” he said. “We are Fed Ex’s largest customer

About once a month he said everything in the warehouse is replaced with new inventory.

The facility also has machines to bottle medications and capsules in house. A new machine will begin making blister packs after it receives FDA approval. He said the machine cost $700,000 and was custom ordered from Taiwan. Starting in November, he said all prescription drugs will have an individual serial number just like a dollar bill. The machines will be equipped to handle the new regulations.

Boca-based Mave Maternity offers new pregnancy fashion trend: Bellyhoods By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Mathilda Christofferson felt sexy when she was pregnant with her son and she wanted her pregnancy clothes to reflect how she felt. So, she began wrapping a scarf around her pregnant belly to showcase her growing bump. Now, through her company Mave Maternity, she is selling those scarves that she calls “Bellyhoods” to expecting mothers. Mave translates to belly in Danish, her native language. It started when she was expecting her son, Hudson, who is now 7. She said she had a hard time finding more fitted pregnancy clothes, so she would tie a scarf around her baby bump. But the knot in the back became uncomfortable when she was driving or sitting, so she got a sewing machine

and created the first Bellyhood. She said it can be worn over dresses or pants and helps cover your stomach when wearing tank tops that may be too short to cover an expecting mom’s growing belly. It is a soft, stretchy material that goes over your stomach and expands with you as your belly grows. You either step into it or put it over your shoulders and onto your stomach. It hides a protruding belly button, pant buttons, open pants and love handles. Towards the latter stages of pregnancy the Bellyhood offers support. The back is pleated and rests on your lower back. It is 29 inches in circumference when ‘un-stretched’ and due to the pleated backing, the middle of the bellyhood will accommodate a bump up to 50 inches in circumference. “It goes with whatever you can match it with,” she said. “Use your creativity.” She switches out the patterns depending on the season.

Christofferson moved to Boca Raton recently. She is a single mother to her son and a real estate agent and decided to relaunch and improve her creation. Currently, she said is working on educating people about her product. “It’s a new product,” she said. “I’m selling something that no one knows what it is.”

She sold them in a few boutiques in Los Angeles where she was living at the time and online through ETSY.

She has a manufacturer that brings her designs to fruition. Bellyhoods have an international presence in Denmark, Japan and Australia.

But when her son was born, she said she wanted to focus on being a stay-at-home mother, so Bellyhood took a hiatus.

Bellyhoods can be purchased locally at Bellini in Boca Raton and online at mavematernity.com. They cost $45 and shipping in the United States is free.

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Military veterans bring unique skill sets to corporate work force By: Robert L. Beatty, Director, Stanton Chase, Boca Raton Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers The war for talent has never been more intense than it is today. The unemployment rate is under 5 percent, now, and immigration policy going forward—for both low-skilled and high-skilled workers—has never been more uncertain. Corporations, then, must compete, and compete hard, for senior- and mid-level executives who can succeed under pressure, gain the respect of their subordinates, and convey a selfless and loyal attitude focused on getting the job done. Yet many corporations are ignoring an extraordinary pool of available talent: separating and retiring members of our military. Although recent veterans are filling a growing number of management and executive positions in corporate America, many companies are reluctant to consider them because they often don’t fit the exacting specifications of a published job description. Sometimes for a company or a hiring manager, of course, there’s no way around these published requirements, but where there’s a little bit of latitude, former military leaders usually come to the civilian workforce with track records of responsibility and authority that far exceed their civilian peers. At the age of 58, General Tony Thomas, the commanding general of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in Tampa, has responsibility, today, for nearly 80,000 employees scattered around the world in dozens, if not hundreds, of physical locations, and he has authority over a budget that now exceeds $10 billion. And at the younger end of this country’s military establishment, the services are chock full of young officers and senior

enlisted leaders in their late 20s and early 30s who have responsibility, today, for hundreds of employees and authority over budgets in the millions of dollars. Comparable experience in the civilian world—management experience with these extraordinary levels of responsibility and authority at similar ages—is rare, indeed. This isn’t to say that any given veteran is qualified, by definition, for any open position. Nor does it suggest that veterans should be offered jobs out of gratitude for their service. It argues, instead, that veterans often have far greater management experience than their civilian peers and almost certainly have far better leadership training, both formal and informal. Let’s take a look at leadership, in particular: • Veterans have demonstrated leadership under challenging circumstances during times of both war and peace. • They have a military “mindset” that focuses on a specific objective and on the steps it takes to meet this objective. • Veterans view themselves as “servants,” never putting their own needs ahead of those they lead or ahead of the larger organization. Notions of “self-enrichment” and “self-aggrandizement” are anathema to those in the military.

means that officers and NCOs would never ask subordinates to do something they wouldn’t do themselves. • And despite the perception of some civilians without military experience, themselves, veterans understand better than most that leadership by example and by persuasion is far more effective than leadership by authoritarian threat. Another benefit that veterans bring to the civilian marketplace is strong interpersonal skills that have been honed inside a large management hierarchy of extremely diverse individuals. And in order to survive in this meritocracy, the vast majority of these veterans are quick learners who get up to speed on assignments on their own and can complete those assignments with little or no supervision. Veterans are especially capable of this because they exist in a culture that puts them in different and usually more challenging positions every two or three years, and this requires them to master new skills and to manage new sets of superiors and subordinates on a regular basis. Moreover (and poorly understood by many civilians), the United States military may be the purest meritocracy in American life. It matters not one wit where you grew up or who your parents were or where you went to school.

• They understand the concept of accountability and never blame others for their failures.

And, yes, it’s true that General Thomas graduated from West Point, but don’t forget that Colin Powell graduated from City College of New York or that Tommy Franks dropped out of the University of Texas because of poor grades and first joined the Army as a private.

• The finest veterans give “lawful” orders. Translated into civilian language, this

It’s also worth noting that General Mike Flynn, our new national security advi-

• Veterans are known for their focus, their tenacity, and their persistence.

sor, is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and that General James Mattis, our new secretary of defense, is a graduate of Central Washington University. Neither attended one of our military academies. So what does this meritocracy mean to you as a hiring manager? It means that a military track record of advancement speaks volumes and that the responsibility and authority that came with each of those promotions weren’t granted lightly or granted for any reason other than demonstrated competence and excellence. Robert L. Beatty is a director with the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase, a global retained executive search firm. Beatty has more than 25 years of executive search experience, beginning in New York with a firm that specialized in Wall Street engagements, primarily real estate finance and investment banking. He joined the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase in 1991. Beatty’s corporate career followed five years in the United States Marine Corps. Airborne and Ranger-trained by the Army, he was an infantry and a reconnaissance officer. He left the service as a Vietnam-era veteran with the rank of captain. Prior to his service, he graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. degree.

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A look at Moderne Boca We asked President of Kolter Urban Bob Vail to give us some insight on one of Boca’s news developments, Moderne Boca. What makes Moderne Boca such a unique offering in Boca Raton? Over the years, most of the new development in Boca has taken place out west or north of town, taking people farther away from the popular dining and shopping areas. If you wanted a new home in east Boca Raton, you had to look for dated resales or ultra-expensive oceanfront. Moderne Boca is locat-

including elevators in many of the residences. We’ve identified these high-end features as “Game Changers.” They include some aspects of the construction that homebuyers may not be aware of, such as poured concrete floors and roof decks and designer tile accents on the exteriors of the buildings. On the inside, we’re delivering contemporary kitchens with waterfall edge entertainment islands; Himalayan Lime-

sacrificing on the quality of their home. It’s also attracting homebuyers downsizing from the surrounding golf communities who are looking for a contemporary modern design, but don’t want to leave Boca Raton. And we’re also seeing many international families who recognize how unique it is to have this prime Boca Raton address, new construction, innovative features and a price from $550,000 to just over $1 million. The floor plans provide many flex options to meet their needs. “The architecture at Moderne Boca as a high priority,” Vail said. “Addison Mizner set a standard for cutting edge design in Boca Raton. We think he would appreciate our focus on creating an architectural landmark that evolves with today’s contemporary modern lifestyle.” “The design incorporates large windows that provide an abundance of natural light in these open great room floorplans,” Ed Jahn, Kolter Urban’s SR. Vice President said. “We’ve incorporated the European-style kitchens and entertainment

ed in the heart of town, surrounded by communities with classic Mizner architecture. This is the first contemporary modern design that also brings an affordable offering for year-round and seasonal residents who want to be in the center of the action. If you do a search online, it’s the only new construction in Boca priced in the $500s. Why are people referring to the community as a “Game Changer?” Moderne Boca is really a hybrid. We’ve taken all the luxury features we build into our tower condominiums and have brought them into these three-level homes,

stone treads on the stairs with ultra-modern stainless steel railings, large format porcelain flooring and upgraded Jenn-Air appliances. So many innovative and cutting edge features you don’t typically find in other communities.

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Perper Residence Hall at Lynn University to house 170 students

mailroom and tennis complex. The couple also donated to the mezzanine seating at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center and the stands at the Bobby Campbell Stadium.

By: Dale King Contributing Writer A new residence hall nearing completion on the Lynn University campus in Boca Raton is scheduled to open in the fall, providing apartment-style living quarters for 170 juniors and seniors.

After accumulating their wealth in the hospitality business by creating and operating a chain of 50 Holiday Inns in the Northeast, the Perpers retired to South Florida. They made their first donation to Lynn in 1994 for the study lounge in the library, which has since been renovated into a coffeehouse.

The additional living space in the 50,512-square-foot structure will increase on-campus student residency by 20 percent. School officials say the housing facility will be named for Mary Ann Perper and her late husband, Harold Perper, who have made a number of financial contributions to the private university over the years. The building is being constructed on a former intramural field. Students moving into the residence hall for the coming school year will have ample study areas, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, lounges, modern furnishings, double beds and an entryway leading from a secure courtyard. Outdoor amenities include fire pits, hammocks and patio areas. The suite-style living will include Wi-Fi

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In addition to supporting Lynn University, the Perpers donated the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton Museum of Art, United Way Tocqueville Society and Hospice by the Sea, among others. The Mary Ann and Harold Perper Residence Hall now under construction on the campus of Lynn University in Boca Raton. (Photo courtesy of William R. Nash Inc.)

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time for the opening of the 2017-2018 school year soon after.

Construction began after a groundbreaking in March 2017 and the building is scheduled for completion in August, in

The Perper name appears at various locations around the campus, including Perper Plaza, as well as a coffeehouse,

Harold Perper died in January 2014 at age 94. Gerrits Construction, Inc. is the general contractor for the new residential building. Gensler, a global design and planning firm, is the architect. William R. Nash Inc. from Miami is handling the mechanical contracting.

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Property Matters opens first office in Boca Raton Property Matters has opened its first of-

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What’s up in the real estate market Palm Beach County single-family housing inventory slow to increase The single family housing market in Palm Beach County continues to reflect a seller’s market as inventory has been slow to increase, according to April’s Florida Realtors® Monthly Market Detail. Active inventory rose only a mere 0.5 percent in comparison to last year, ending April with 5.1 months of supply. The median sale price for single family homes is up 6.5 percent to $327,000. “Single family housing numbers are continuing to point to a seller’s market,” Jeffrey Levine, President-Elect of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) said. “Now is a great time for prospective sellers to sell, and buyers have to prioritize what they are seeking as it is becoming more difficult to find the ‘perfect’ home.” Visit www.rapb.com/market-updates for more information Delray Beach Housing Authority debuts into its permanent office space

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It has been more than ten years since Hurricane Wilma destroyed the Delray Beach Housing Authority’s (DBHA) administrative office space, located on the grounds of the Authority’s Public Housing complex, which was also destroyed. Since that time the agency has moved twice to rental space within the city. Last month, the authority celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent office building with a ribbon cutting ceremony. More than 75 people attended. The new mixed-use building (office on the first floor, residential on the second floor) is located within the West Settlers Historic District, 82 NW 5th Ave. The facility is the first new construction project in Palm Beach County certified by the Green Building Initiative for Resource Efficiency & Reduction of Environmental Impacts. The design has focused on minimizing

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manding an aesthetic that is respectful and contextual with the surrounding residential community.” With most Florida buildings, glass areas are maximized to bring in natural light and views; however, courtrooms and detention facilities which require maximum security rendered that a challenge. CSA’s innovative solution was to create an interior courtyard that opens to the sky, bringing light and vegetation to the center of the building. The firm also had to create a way to keep the general public away from detainees as well as consider the tropical weather while designing the facade. “Through creative design, color schemes, and vegetation, we will create an atmosphere that blends and is integrated with this residential community,” Currie said. “Weather issues are also a factor as design in the tropics needs to account for heavy rains, high winds, and heat. These considerations were addressed through the creation of window louvers for shade that will also provide scale considerations for the articulation of the façade. The design element also creates an illusion that makes the scale of the building appear less massive and highlights the complex’s entry point.” WeBocaTV to launch new original series on Boca builders

A new original series “Boca Builders and Beyond” will debut this fall on WeBocaTV. com, The show will air at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and be available “on demand.”

Delray Beach-based Currie Sowards Aguila Architects has been selected to design the Monroe County Courthouse and Detention Center in Plantation Key. This $20 million, 47,000-square-foot project is one of several municipal buildings that the 48-year-old Delray Beach firm has designed in the Florida Keys. The modern courthouse will reflect the character and influence of its locale while providing top security measures. The project is expected to break ground in the summer of 2018 and open in mid-2020. “We are honored to have been selected for this project,” Bob Currie said. “This is an exciting and challenging design as we are working within a small site that requires both the critical functionality of a courthouse and detention center, while also de-

The series will be hosted by multi-million dollar waterfront real estate developer Mary Widmer of JMW Florida Properties. She is currently developing a $10 million dollar waterfront masterpiece located at 899 Enfield Street. Each week will take you behind the scenes of the project and show what it takes to develop and design a new waterfront home form the ground up. From purchasing the lot, tearing down it down to showcasing the most luxurious decor from the best furnishings, fabricators and manufacturers in South Florida. The series will also showcase some of Widmer’s previously built homes, her designs and her passion for building homes as well as her hunt for next new million dollar waterfront luxury project to develop. Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches merges with Greater Fort Lauderdale

Realtors A member vote to merge the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors® passed forming the third largest local Realtor® association in the nation. With a 99 percent passing rate as well as the highest voter participation of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches in its history, the group will be known as Realtors® of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), this is the first local association merger of 2017. “With a 99 percent passing rate, as well as the highest voter participation in the history of the RAPB, our members turned out in record numbers to vote in support of the merger,” Dionna Hall, Chief Executive Officer of RAPB said. Hall will be installed as the CEO of the merged Association and MLS. “We are very excited to bring our members together in being the voice of real estate for more than a 100 mile span. After seeing our members overwhelming support, I’m confident that we made the right decision for our Association and our local real estate market.” President of RAPB John Slivon said. Association members will have more opportunity with leadership involvement and the ability to bring forth ideas and issues that are very localized with Regional Boards in Western Broward County, Eastern Broward County, Southern Palm Beach County, Northern Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. The merging of these two “mega boards” creates an opportunity for the Realtors® in Palm Beach, Broward and St. Lucie Counties to have the best in class representing over 25,000 Association members and 30,000 MLS subscribers. The merged association’s multiple listing services will carry more than 40,000 on-market listings, totaling over $21 billion in inventory. This creates both a single source for homebuyers and greater exposure for sellers throughout the Southeast coast of Florida. The company will become one of the ten largest MLSs in the United States. According to NAR, the national trend shows mergers and partnerships are becoming more popular among Boards and Associations for a variety of reasons including overlapping markets, similar services, geographic considerations, cost-savings, membership benefits and wider recognition in the marketplace. NAR’s “core standards” have been a driving force in association mergers and dissolutions involving tens of thousands of Realtors®. The “core standards” mandate a minimum level of service from location associations.

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Should you refinance your mortgage? By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Refinancing means replacing your current mortgage at the current interest rate with a new mortgage at a lower interest rate. Taking advantage of a lower interest rate will reduce your monthly payment. In short, swapping out the old for a better new loan. But wait - you need to get all the facts first to make a smart decision. Nothing is free, so there is a cost for refinancing and it can take a couple of months before you have paid off the cost with the savings. Here are some costs to consider: * The bank will charge a fee for processing the refinance and credit report. * You have to get a new title insurance, and if you have followed my articles, I mentioned that you can save money at time of refinancing if you have a title insurance in place. * The attorney for the bank or a title company also charges a fee for the closing. * There are also some costs that are partially refunded, like insurance and taxes. * And you need a new appraisal. A total estimate of $4,000-$5,000 The first question you have to ask yourself is, “How long will I stay in the house?” If the answer is less than two years, then refinancing is not a benefit. If you have been able to increase your credit score substantially since applying for the original mortgage, you will have the benefit of getting an even better interest rate, and it can lower your monthly payment even more. If the value of your house has gone up and you need to pay off some high interest credit cards – you can get a “cash out” refinance. The new loan will be higher than the old loan and you will get cash to pay off higher interest debt. There are occasionally programs when a bank offers you a refinance of your remaining loan without closing cost. This is the best opportunity to save money – go for it. The government also offered a HARP program, which helps you lower your interested rate without cost. The end date to get a HARP refinance is Sept. 30. If you need more information go to www.harp.gov. The loan limit is $300,000 and if you qualify, go for it. If you have an adjustable mortgage, (which means the interest rate will change periodically) and you can refinance into a fixed rate mortgage (which means the interest stays the same for the rest of the term), this is a good reason to refinance and an advantage most of the time. Also if you have an FHA loan, which requires a mortgage insurance for the life of the loan – you are not only getting the lower interest rate but also get rid of the insurance premium each month. Let’s assume you got a mortgage 15 years ago for $200,000 with 6 percent interest and you are thinking of refinancing:

Your principle and interest payments would be $1,199 per month and the loan would be paid off in 2032. You decide to refinance the remaining $150,000 with a 4 percent interest loan without mortgage insurance. The new principle interest would be $716 – but your loan would not be paid off until 2047. The difference of $483 every month has to pay off the cost of refinancing first being $4,000$5,000 – so after the first year you would save this amount every month – but you are paying the loan off 15 years later. That translates that you would pay $215,830 during the next 15 years for the original loan and $257,760 for the refinanced loan over the next 30 years. But if you are considering selling the property in five- six years, refinancing is the answer. If you want the refinance for a 15-year loan to keep the payoff in 2032, your monthly payments would be $1,109 – the $90 saving would take you four years to recover the closing expenses and the monthly savings are minimal. So once you have educated yourself about your options, talk to a lender and CPA to verify that you are making a good financial decision. 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 (2010-2014) 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. Ms. Silver served the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter as President, as Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, and as a member of the Board of Directors for two years. She is currently an ambassador. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com.

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Ask an expert: About your condo, HOA rules By: Ronald E. D’Anna, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Q. We have a house down the street in our neighborhood that has been empty for somewhere around 10 years. This house has mold on the outside of the house. Every now and then the front lawn is mowed and the trees and shrubs are cut back. The house is an eyesore and obviously empty. Children have been caught on several occasions going into it and I’m afraid someone is going to get hurt. What can be done to get this house sold or torn down? Our homeowners association (HOA) board claims the attorney said it is too expensive to foreclose on. I emailed the Bank of New York which is listed on the county’s website as the owner and asked them if they were ever going to do something with the house, and they responded that Bank of America is the servicing bank so it’s up to them. This is a ridiculous situation that needs to end soon. What can I as a homeowner do to get this house dealt with? L. B., Boca Raton, FL A. I regret that your neighborhood has been burdened with this dilapidated home. However, based on the rights given to Florida HOA’s under associations governing documents and the provisions of Florida law, there is a solution. The governing documents of Florida HOA’s and the Florida HOA Act require all homeowners who reside in a community governed by an HOA to timely pay HOA assessments and provide the HOA with the corresponding right and obligation to enforce the assessment payment provisions. The HOA’s right to enforce the timely payment of assessments includes the obligation to send notices of non-payment, record a claim of lien and to foreclose on the lien. Under the scenario you described, it appears that the subject home is owned by Bank of New York. In the context of HOA’s, when title to a home situated in the community governed by the HOA is in the

name of a bank, the logical conclusion to be drawn is that the subject bank acquired title as a result of a mortgage foreclosure judgment. When a bank becomes the title holder of such a parcel of property, for purposes of abiding by the HOA’s governing documents and the HOA Act, unless the governing documents provide otherwise, the bank is treated like any other community homeowner and is charged with the obligation to pay HOA assessments which accrue from the date the bank is conveyed title to the home. Depending on the language of the HOA’s governing documents, the foreclosing bank is also liable for payment of assessments which were past due at the time it acquired title to the property to the extent of 1 percent of the original principal amount of the first mortgage or 12 months of assessments for the year immediately preceding the banks receipt of title, whichever is less. Therefore, your HOA has the right to force the Bank of New York to pay assessments due on the home it owns, and the obligation to sue the bank in the event the bank does not pay all assessments due and owing, after receipt of required written notices of past due assessments and notice of intent to foreclose. The fact that the bank has delegated its servicing duties to Bank of America is of no consequence to the HOA. Bank of New York is the owner of the parcel and as such it has the obligation to comply with its obligations under the governing documents and the HOA Act. Although you advise that the board of your HOA apparently does not desire to incur the expense of filing a foreclosure action, which is understandable, the bad news is that the HOA board has a fiduciary duty and obligation to enforce the governing documents; however, the good news is that the HOA Act entitles the HOA to an award of prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the foreclosure action. Therefore, the financial disincentive inherent in filing such lawsuits is

A look at Palm Trail Townhomes Staff report Two new townhouses are headed to Palm Trail. The Palm Trail Townhomes recently received some waivers it needs from the city to build on Palm Trail north of George Bush Blvd between McKee Lane and Witherspoon Lane. There will be two identical five unit buildings that will replace structures built in 1960. Each unit will be a three or four-bedroom town home that will be three stories and accommodate a two-car garage. The units range from about 3,900-square-feet to 4,900-square-feet. Each unit plans unique configuration is

A rendering of Palm Trail Townhomes. Submitted photo.

based on its unique stair and elevator layout. There are three 2-bedroom floor plans and three upper levels with a bedroom, a club room and an open terrace. Each of the five units per building will have lush landscaped private backyards and private swimming pools. In addition, the middle unit will have a landscape private courtyard.

mitigated because in the event the HOA wins the foreclosure lawsuit, it will be reimbursed for the attorney’s fees and costs incurred in compelling the bank to pay the past due assessments. As to the board’s concern regarding the expense of paying a lawyer to handle the collection matter, there is an abundance of qualified attorneys who handle association collection cases under a variety of fee arrangements. Moreover, the bank is certainly financially capable of paying the amount of the foreclosure judgment. Therefore, enforcing a judgment entered against the bank will not entail concerns about the bank’s ability to pay the amount of the judgment. I suspect that when the bank receives notice of the HOA’s intent to foreclose, it will comply with its obligations. As to the rectifying the horrible condition of the home, HOA documents customarily contain terms that require homeowners to maintain their homes, which if not properly maintained, permit the HOA to enforce the maintenance provisions to the same extent the HOA has the power to enforce the homeowners’ obligations to pay assessments. If the HOA has to file an action to enforce the maintenance terms of the governing documents, the HOA is entitled to an award of prevailing party attorney’s fee and costs. The failure to maintain and the failure to pay assessments can be addressed in one demand

letter and one lawsuit. Ronald E. D’Anna, Esquire, is partner of the law firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw.com or ask questions about your issues for future columns by sending 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, PLLC, 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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Getting ready for your home purchase: Check out your credit By: Karen Laurence Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers You have now made the decision to buy a home. What are the things that you must do to begin the process? It is not all financial, such as bank statements, investments, even retirement funds. Your credit report contains the outstanding debts that you have accumulated, how long you have had them, where you lived, names you have used, places you have worked. There are some people who have always been monitoring their credit score and are aware of the Dos and Don’ts of retaining a good score. Then there are others who have trashed their credit or do not have credit at all. How can these people help themselves and put themselves into position to buy their house that they have been dreaming of?

minimum on any credit card balance.

Here are a few tips to maintain and improve your FICO score. You do this by running your credit for free at the 3 major bureaus; Transunion, Experian, and Equifax all have promised one free report a year.

Validate your social security number and that all information is correct on the report. There should ideally be 4 credit lines, either major credit cards such as a Visa or Master card, a student loan or car being paid so that a lender can see that you are a worthy citizen and pay your bills on time. This translates to the bank that the risk of you defaulting on your home loan is less. Banks care about risk. Banks care about your credit score, which directly affects

-Check your social security number-make sure it is yours and it is right. -Pay your bills on time-pay more than the

-Get current with missed payments-check out the months you were late (late fees apply.) -Pay off any collection accounts-you can negotiate the balance. It is better to be paid. -Don’t open cards you don’t need or buy a big ticket item that has to be paid off monthly. -Pay down debts to 30 percent of the high balance listed on the card. Do not pay off cards until checking with someone in the know. -Confirm to see that the birthdate is correct-where you lived, your employment, your name or aliases, and make sure that all of the debts that you are carrying are yours and not someone else’s or a relative with the same name. Requirements of lenders

the loan program you will qualify for and the rate, as well as the amount of your down payment. You may be paying this loan for several years, maybe 30 years, so you want to make it the best rate and loan terms for a large debt that you will be carrying a long time. Money for a down payment must be in the account for two months prior to applying for a mortgage. Gifts from relative can be used and that has its own set of qualifications. All large deposits must be explained and sourced so no cash deposits while applying for a loan. For those who have just come to the United States, having a social security number is not enough. You need credit lines for two years to qualify for a loan. Everything you have done in the past creates a credit profile. If in fact, you do not have these credit lines, non–traditional credit can be used. Higher down payments are usually required. You will need 12 months of paid bill statements, below are some examples, prior to applying for a loan. -Rental payments-12 months cancelled checks or auto withdrawn from account -Gas, electric, water bills, cable-all in your name-no collection accounts or late payments -If a business owner, self–employed, for at least two years, there are programs that will

let you use 12/24 months of bank statements so that you can show a flow of money and in that way qualify for a loan. Weaker qualifiers are: Insurance payments, child care bills, retail store accounts and documented 12 months of savings. Once you have a copy of the credit report, you must start to repair those errors. Most things can be done yourself, but if not or beyond your capabilities, then you may elect to hire a credit repair agency that will aid you. It is a time-consuming task, but is well worth the time. You have a right to know who has received a copy as you need to give permission to have the credit run. This may take a while, usually six months is a good time frame to figure. Keep in mind, you cannot close a loan if there is a dispute on your credit report. Look up the three bureaus and go on their websites to obtain your free report and to clear up any outstanding issues. Know your rights. The Fair Credit Reporting Act was passed by the Federal Trade Commission to protect you. Karen Laurence is a sales associate with The Keyes Company. She is a Technical Real Estate Instructor, Real Estate Agent and Certified Luxury Agent. 516-524-3953.

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5 cool things to check out at the new $3.5 million Sales Gallery for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton Al Piazza, Senior VP of Development for Penn-Florida Companies, picks the five coolest features of the stunning new sales gallery The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton. Feature one: Recreating the Experience As one of six locations in the world where you can purchase a Mandarin Oriental Residence, the Sales Gallery for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton is just as special, as it was designed to recreate the unique experience and exclusivity associated with this prestigious brand. When a guest arrives, they are greeted by a uniformed valet and doorman and escorted into the gallery, where guests are welcomed by our Director of First Impressions, and offered refreshments by a uniformed butler. While they await their appointment, they can relax in the waiting area or enjoy a cocktail at the MO Bar.

tribute to Boca’s rich history. The custom, mosaic tile floor pays tribute to Addison Mizner’s architectural elements and design techniques, and also represents what is planned to be in the

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functions and special events. Feature four: The Kitchen

Feature two: Technology The Sales Gallery features a nine-screen video wall used for presentations driven by, SAGE, a proprietary 3D application custom built and designed for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton by Evolution Ventures. Audio One, the same partner retained by the developer to provide automated, ‘smart’ home technology and upgrades in The Residences, installed the state-of-the-art electronics and hardware.

Additionally, The Residences Sales Gallery is much larger (approximately 8,100 square feet) than a typical sales office and several design elements pay

The level of finish throughout the gallery is like no other. The kitchen vignette features large format porcelain flooring, custom, Italian cabinetry by Tizzoni Cucine featuring automatic/motorized cabinets, Quartz countertops, a center island with Quartzite floating waterfall accent, Subzero and Wolf appliances and Waterworks fixtures. Feature Five: The Master Bath The master bath vignette features large format Carrera stone floors and full-height walls, an oversized walk-in shower and water closet with a Toto Legato toilet, custom designed cabinetry by Tizzoni Cucine and Waterworks fixtures.

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Feature three: The MO Bar With more Michelin stars than any other hotel group in the world, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for their excellence and innovation in food and beverages, and creative restaurants and bars. Each venue around the world remains true to Mandarin Oriental’s standards of excellence, attention to detail and a strong sense of place. Likewise, the mini MO Bar is unique to the of sales office. Elegant yet informal, the mini MO Bar was designed to provide a fun and relaxing area for buyer presentations, broker

To schedule a visit please call 561.417.8020 or visit moresidencesbocaraton.com. The Sales Gallery is located at 10 East Boca Raton Road and is open daily, Monday-Friday, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Boca Raton mom turns real estate experience into home staging company By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Margaret Schaffer has always had an eye for potential in homes. The Boca Raton mom and entrepreneur didn’t realize the value of her skill until she began practicing real estate. “I was really blown away that people could not visualize what a space could look like,” she said. “I didn’t realize that was a skill of mine until it became abundantly clear that some people couldn’t see beyond other people’s current furnishings.” She was working for her cousin, Samantha DeBianchi founder of DeBianchi Real Estate and a star on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Miami, as a transaction coordinator. With her cousin’s business mostly based out of Fort Lauderdale and Miami, she said she handled the Boca Raton listings, where she lives with her husband and three children. “When I started to go out on my listings I would just bring some things,” she said. She would buy vases and decorative pillows from HomeGoods and stage the houses she was trying to sell.

Boca resident Margaret Schaffer stages homes for Margaret Schaffer helps Bravo TV star Jill Zarin dec- clients so they can get the best price for their home. A look at a home that Margaret Schaffer staged. Suborate her Boca vacation home. Submitted photo. mitted photo. Submitted photo.

“I found my niche in staging,” she said. “Design is my passion. I love for things to be visually compelling. We pride ourselves on having high-end furnishings. We are on trend, but never trendy. We are constantly sourcing fresh inventory. We are always getting new things in.”

then literally an hour after we staged it they got a contract on the property. We are chalkfull of these kinds of stories.”

She said her team really focuses on who the potential buyer for the property is before delving into designing the space. She said it is important to determine if the home will be for a family, a retired couple or someone’s third vacation home. That will help determine what type of paint, decor and furniture her team should bring in.

“I am a young entrepreneur,” she said. “I just turned 30. I have a lot of passion for helping women in business especially moms. I always felt like I had to apologize for being a mom.”

“It worked,” she said. “Properties that were sitting on the market were selling with what I was doing. It pays to stage.”

If a client hires her, she said she will drill down on the details to make sure the home is design-forward, but safe enough for people to feel comfortable wanting to live in the home. She also works with developers who are looking for ideas on home finishings.

So, she started her own business of staging homes in 2014. Based in Boca Raton, ReStyle Home helps people update their homes with the best furnishings and finishes to sell their property for top dollar.

“We provide an estimate for us to bring in furnishings and make it look like a decorator model home,” she said. “We have such amazing testimonials like a $1 million property that was on the market for a year and

When she started her company, she said she wanted to make it a business that was comfortable for working moms like herself.

She said she wants her employees to feel like they don’t have apologize for being parents and prioritizing family. In previous jobs, she said she would find herself saying sorry for having to say no. Her company will also help select clients redesign their homes. She was recently hired by former Bravo Housewife of New York Jill Zarin to furnish Zarin’s rental vacation property in Boca’s Woodfield Country Club. Schaffer said she knew who Zarin was from the show and knew she was glamorous, elegant and wanted to feel like she was on vaca-

Harmonize your home with Feng Shui: Part 2 By: Cheryl Adelman Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Feng shui practices compliment the productive health and wealth energies of your home. Try these cures, or design your own; see Part 1. Front Entrance The color red signifies strength and confidence. Choose a red front door to attract opportunity, abundance, prosperity, success. Plant exotic flowers in upgraded pots. Stage a fountain to promote new growth (try solar). A green front door conjures healing and relaxation. Plant a tree to learn stillness, focus, patience, perseverance. Include the colors pink or peach to invite creativity and new or enhanced romance. Place rose quartz along the path. Plant fragrant Damask Rose in beautiful pots (or tea rose begonia, tulips, medinilla, or hibiscus). Keep the entranceway to your home well lit and well maintained. Although cacti symbolize protection, do not include them here. Instead, hang a wind chime near the front door to dis-

suade negative energies. Place a welcome mat and/or sign as a friendly gesture. Kitchen Kitchens represent prosperity by measure of quality and abundance of food. With the stove central for cooking, the dominant element is Fire, associated with wealth. For people who choose not to cook their food, the sun, symbol of fire, naturally prepares wholesome fruits, greens and vegetables. With strong evidence of elements Water; used for cooking and cleaning, symbolizing finances and communication, and Metal; pots, pans, and utensils, symbolizing future, the kitchen is relatively naturally balanced energetically. So, let in the sun’s natural light! Be sure to have good ventilation. Keep the refrigerator, pantry, cabinets and drawers neat, organized, clean. And, remember that a good mood of the cook is encouraged and appreciated! Living Room For relaxation and healing, create an oasis of positivity and comfort for yourself and friends. Place furniture to include

tion when she was in her home. So, she went shopping and within three days was decorating the home. She used a combination of her company’s products, rugs from Zarin’s new luxury line “Manhattan” and textiles and fabrics from Zarin Fabrics. “She walked into a turn-key residence,” she said. In addition to being featured on Bravo, her team’s work can also be seen on the CBS program, “Mansion of the Week.” Shaffer will have a recurring expert role on a home renovation show on a major network, set to air this summer. Schaffer said she never thought this is where her career would take her. She has a college degree that she is still paying for. But she said some of her childhood is reflected in her current job. She said her parents owned rental properties and she remembers shopping with her mom to pick out paint and other items for the properties. “That was one of my favorite times I spent with my mom,” she said.

everyone and accommodate conversation. Choose art and lighting that are calming. Avoid cluttering the room with too many decorations. Doing work in the living room is discouraged... Relax. Bathroom Keep bathrooms well lit, very clean, and well ventilated. Have one large solid mirror with textured frame to stimulate the mind in the morning and promote positive energy. Water represents finances, so keep your toilet seat down, drains covered with stones, and bathroom doors closed so not to let your money (symbolically) “go down the drain”! Master Bedroom For serenity and to recharge, keep your master bedroom private, far from the front door, and clutter free. Placement of the bed is best when diagonal to the entrance so you can see the door, with headboard on a solid wall. Avoid placing the bed under a window or ceiling beam: but if you must, use heavy curtains for the window, and hang crystals along the beam. Cheryl Adelman, Home Organizing Coach, owner of Organize In A Day™, Life Coach Certification candidate, makes organizing fast, easy, and fun. She writes articles and gives talks. Contact Cheryl to speak to your group about “How To Save Money by De-Cluttering!” and other topics. organizeinaday@ gmail.com or 609-287-3119

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Palm Beach County school updates Third graders improve on English, Language Arts on standardized tests Third graders in Palm Beach County showed a slight improvement on the English Language Arts (ELA) portion of the Florida Standards Assessment taken during the spring at School District of Palm Beach County-operated schools, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education.

points compared to the previous year, including Boca Raton Elementary School, which improved by 10 percentage points. Florida statute requires students not scoring a Level 2 or higher on the ELA to be considered for retention in the third grade. However, students are eligible for promotion through other “good cause” criteria.

Approximately 54 percent of third graders in the District earned a Level 3 or above on the ELA, an increase of 2 percentage points from the 2015-2016 school year. But the county results were still 4 percentage points lower than the statewide average of 58 percent. Superintendent Robert Avossa said he was pleased that the District hit its Strategic Plan target of 54 percent of students earning a 3 or higher on the ELA for the 2016-2017 school year, but said the results show that there is still work to be done. Increasing the number of students reading on grade level by third grade is one of the four long-term outcomes highlighted in the district’s five-year strategic plan. Twelve schools improved their Level 3 or higher scores by more than 10 percentage

ly recognized by author James Patterson and the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for their participation in the 2017 ReaderCorps campaign. Jack and Andrew Young, Colin Riley and teacher Hillary Feerick-Hillenbrand from St. Andrews School in Boca Raton organized a book drive and team participation in the Loop for Literacy fundraiser. The Coalition kicked off the ReaderCorps initiative during Florida Literacy Week as a way to provide meaningful service opportunities for children and teens that make them excited about reading while supporting literacy in Palm Beach County. Through ReaderCorps, youth earn prizes and recognition for reading and promoting the value of literacy.

Literacy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder; St. Andrew’s School teacher Hillary Feerick-Hillenbrand; St. Andrew’s student and Delray Beach resident Jack Young; author James Patterson; and St. Andrew’s student Colin Riley. Submitted photo.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County recognizes Delray brothers Two Delray Beach brothers were recent-

After the three-month campaign, nearly 300 students from 28 cities attending 60 public, private, charter and homeschools in South Florida – and a few from other states – participated in the Coalition’s 2017 ReaderCorps campaign. Nearly 2,300 books and 272,000 total pages were read during the campaign. Thanks to the book drives and donations made through the 2017 ReaderCorps campaign, the Literacy Coalition will

be able to provide an additional 2,000 books to children in Palm Beach County. The Literacy Coalition distributes 70,000 books each year to adults, children and families in the county. For more information about the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, or to get involved, call 561-279-9103 or visit www.literacypbc.org. Free breakfast, lunch provided all summer at local schools The School District of Palm Beach County is once again offering the Summer Food Service Program to provide free, nutritionally balanced breakfasts and lunches to children through the age of 18 on weekdays. Summer Food Service sites are located at schools in the immediate vicinity of areas of need where 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced-price meals during the school year and to those students enrolled in summer school or camps. No application is required to receive the meals. To find a site near you and the dates and times the meals are available, https:// www.palmbeachschools.org/sfs/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2017/05/SSO2017-51717.pdf

Teaching freedom is as complicated as freedom itself By: Ali Kaufman, Founder & CEO at Space of Mind Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers July is my favorite month. It’s when we celebrate freedom, usually with a vacation. As an educator in our tumultuous political climate, I am really looking forward to my time off this month, as I really just need a vacation from teaching freedom. These past two academic years have exhausted me. During the 2015-16 academic year at Space of Mind, a modern schoolhouse offering a project-based learning platform, we themed our Humanities curriculum around American History and Literature and planned a year-long and schoolhouse-wide celebration of democracy that De Tocqueville would have crashed. Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s miraculous Hamilton: An American Musical, we had the ultimate textbook - and soundtrack. The election run-up year culminated in a “Magical History Tour” on an 8-day bus ride through America’s most historical cities from St. Augustine to Washington, DC and back. We celebrated America’s political and cultural prowess through museums, parks, historic districts and, of course, incredible soul food. Along the way and throughout the year, we debated the diversities and iniquities within our history and even our own school family. It was an epic year of learning through

uniquely American experiences. For 2016-17, as our country’s political structure transferred administrations, we expanded our perspectives on ourselves through the lens of World History. As the election and results crafted a new narrative in real-time, we studied the political systems designed by the Greeks and Romans. We read and discussed the Shakespearean perspectives on current hot-button themes like love and hate, revenge, corruption, free will, fate and transformation. We traveled to New York City and visited the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Tenement Museum to honor our country’s immigrant grit. We wept at the 9/11 Museum at Ground Zero for the humanity lost that fateful day. We saw Hamilton and Come From Away, two prolific musicals that weave our country’s triumphs and heartbreaks into inspiring, life-changing and storied productions. We visited the United Nations and reconfirmed our support to achieve the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Of course, we ate incredible ethnic food from the many world cultures we studied throughout the year. These two years were not easy. As we survived the election and its aftermath, there were incidents where frustration

and fears came out as fighting words. Students brought hate into the building, had shorter tempers and much less tolerance of differing opinions. So we taught poetry, created art and practiced communicating clearly, respectfully and factually to one another through interactive assignments and activities. Some students found their voices and rose up to state and stand proudly behind their beliefs. Others learned to control their voices while trying to be heard and confirmed. Our weekly current events activity was sometimes a political firestorm with students sometimes feeling on or under attack, and so we set new boundaries when discussing politics and governance. As an educational program certified to be a “No Place for Hate” program participant each year, we reached out to the Anti-Defamation League for some new skills and tools to help calm the communications between scared, angry and confused students. As curriculum writers, we made adjustments as needed to ensure we were supporting our students’ developing social and emotional concerns, as well as their academic and creative needs to contextualize the daily news. Together with parents, educators, students and community members, we reinforced our schoolhouse building to be a safe space to ask questions, express

opinions and even change your mind. Next year’s curriculum theme is “The Emerging World.” We will continue to imagine a world without hate, injustice, poverty, disease and dwindling resources. Our students will create their own economy, design a sustainable community, study cultural and personal resilience and practice accountability within their own schoolhouse society through their math, literature, social studies, science and elective courses. Additionally, they will develop life skills by working to rebuild and renew our ever-changing world through leadership, creativity and connectivity. As my team and I take the summer to rest, rejuvenate and create next year’s curriculum, we know two things to be true: Education is dependent upon inspiration. So is democracy.

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Then Jack Happened

Dear Jack,

I’m having an issue with a long distance relationship. I met a woman when I was working overseas and we spent a few months together before I had to move back to home base. I wrote her a letter letting her know that I had strong feelings for her and she seemed receptive. We kept in touch and decided to meet in another city for a long weekend. It was like a honeymoon the first three nights, but then things fell apart on the final night. We were in a small group of friends, and we couldn’t decide on what

to do. I was absolutely fine but she kept asking me what was wrong with me. I wasn’t sure if I had the stink face on and reassured her that I was fine. Later on at a bar she pulled me to the side and told me that she knew something was wrong and if I wasn’t willing to talk to her about it, then she’s making a mistake with me. I was insulted and we left. I took a walk after I dropped her at the apartment, when I returned she was extremely apologetic and said she didn’t mean it, she doesn’t know why she does ‘these things.’ She tried to get cuddly but I just wasn’t into it, everything felt cold, and I flew out a

few hours later as scheduled. I like her a lot during the good times, but not during the bad times. How can I get back the good times?

down, don’t believe will work. You must find ways to build confidence and trust and distance can be a large impediment to that.

Not sure that you can. Your good times might be castles built on sand, and unless you are willing to make a strong effort to figure out if they are, this is probably where it ends.

Another difficulty is that you haven’t known each other very long. You can’t be sure if are dealing with a person that creates unnecessary drama and she can’t know if she is dealing with someone that makes stink face when he’s having a tough night. Without the distance you could work and smooth these things out naturally but now you are playing guessing games because you don’t have enough quality time to get to know one another.

Her actions are nervous and unsure, which is wholly understandable when looking at a relationship that appears to have little long-term potential. You probably do mutually like each other at some level but you must attend to that budding love properly or your feelings won’t matter. When things are stable, things are good. Look at the first three nights back you wily ex-pat. Honeymoon. You’re only a pinch and a giggle away. The last night, before the goodbyes, before the swirling mysteries across seas, you misread each other and fear the worst. You, she believes you’re having a bad time and won’t say why (should’ve said because “I’m going to miss you,” you manipulative jerk) and responds poorly, she, having realized that she’s probably overly insecure and makes a mea culpa, only finds your prideful cold shoulder. These are the actions of people that don’t have confidence in one another or are self sabotaging a relationship that they, deep

This leaves you in a tough spot. You can’t un-ring the bell that you told her you had deeper feelings for her. While arguably romantic, you created an unnaturally advanced situation neither of you were prepared for. Unless you’re ready for a serious rededication that goes well beyond a plane ticket and a lovelorn email, I’m talking RomCom moves, then you probably should call her and let her know you’re sorry you led her on, apologize about the last night and end the relationship. I’ll move anywhere for you South Florida, serious RomCom moves, just tell me your trials and tribulations at thenjackhappened@gmail.com

Are smart devices making our world stupid? By: Julius McGee Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Informative, controlling, captivating and undeniably addictive - there is no doubt smart devices have significantly revolutionized our world. However, the question that has caused anthropologists, teachers, psychologists, automation authors and technological gurus to debate is whether smart devices are inadvertently causing a decline in the collective intelligence of the human race. The world we live in today is as weird as it can get. The colossal advancement of novelty related situations and events has put humanity into a high number of ironic, conflicting and contradicting predicaments. The power and effect smart devices have on our lives is mind boggling. Everyone is “jacked in” taking selfies, posting images of their food, following, unfollowing, liking, un-liking, hashtag’n and sending gifs and emoji’s just to keep up. Is this the Twilight zone or an episode of Black Mirror? In 2015, there was a debate held by the Intelligence Squared U.S. in New York at the Kaufman Music Center, where two opposing teams addressed the subject with an intent of persuading the audience for their votes. Before the commencement of the discussion, 37 percent of the audience were in favor for the proposition that smart devices were hindering our intellectual abilities, while 33 percent disagreed and 30 percent were undecided. After a lengthy debate where intriguing points were put forth by both teams, the result was 47 percent in favor, 43 per-

cent opposed, and 10 percent remained undecided. By evidence of this interesting event, the answer to whether smart devices are making us ‘stupid’ is not as straightforward as one may think. Here are some of the points summarized that were presented by both sides. In favor • Our lives have become automated. By depending on technological devices to do our thinking for us, our cognitive skills are fading away. • Naturally, humans are not capable of intense multitasking, and digital media’s distractions weaken our focus and destroy our attention. Instead of widening our intellectual and sociocultural boundaries, social media confines our worlds to echo chambers. • Tech giants know more about us than we know about ourselves. As they relate to us as mere consumers, and as data. Opposed • The digital revolution has reinvented the spreading of information, replacing usual constraints with open,

unlimited networks. With the internet, humans can work together to infinitely scale knowledge.

• With our 24/7, hyper connected networks, knowledge has been democratized, giving increasing agency to everyone and everywhere. •

The effective, seamless presence of digital technologies has freed us from menial tasks, thereby opening space in our heads for higher pursuits.

• Technology is what we make it, not vice versa. Far from mindless, passive consumers, people across the world are actively engaging with technology to better their lives and societies. Clearly, both parties of the debate provided compelling points that make you think twice about the effects of our technology. To know whether our advancements in this domain, that is still quite young, is negatively affecting our cognitive more than what it is positively producing can only be known by what the future will tell us. The human race, therefore, has no choice but to experience the weirdness of it all as it comes. Let’s hope we can still retain our mentally gifted abilities, for in regards to the world as it currently is, we will need some intelligent ideas to help our current predicament.

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A taste of Boston’s on the Beach new menu By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer There’s a great reason to head over to Boston’s on the Beach this summer, and it has nothing to do with the incredible oceanfront view, entertaining band lineup, or perfect game-watching seats at the bar. While all of those things do play a large part in the restaurant’s success and popularity, those are not the reasons why Boston’s should be on your radar right now. This legendary beachfront hotspot has unveiled a new all-day menu that features fresh-caught seafood and creative, New England style cuisine. Boston’s on the Beach has been a premier sports bar, entertainment venue and restaurant in Delray Beach for the past 35 years, and has been dubbed the official destination for New England sports. Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or you’re just another local soaking up the Delray Beach sun, Boston’s is a crowd pleaser for hungry beach-goers as they’re heading toward or coming off the sand.

jams; sesame-seared Ahi tuna with teriyaki glaze, seaweed salad and wasabi cream; and mussels with roasted shallots, white-winechili broth and fresh tomatoes. The mussels come with a few pieces of crusty Italian bread, but you made want to ask for a few more. No broth left behind! Boston’s does serve typical bar food such as nachos, fried calamari and burgers, but since their main focus is on New England style seafood, there are a not-so-typical items too — things you may not see at your average sports bar. One of their most popular dishes is the classic lobster roll, which you can get with a side of crispy seasoned fries, Cape Cod chips, or the island mango slaw. Insider tip: if you decide on the fries, get a side of the slaw too. It’s well worth trying! The lobster roll may be delicious, but it’s not a new addition to the menu. More new items include the grilled shrimp salad with young arugula, roasted butternut squash, Granny Smith apples, sun-dried cranberries, goat

cheese, and toasted pumpkin seeds with maple balsamic vinaigrette; The Big Papi with shaved ribeye, sautéed peppers and onions, and provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll; and Boston’s twist on a classic BLT that highlights the fresh Florida flavors that Boston’s is proud to serve their customers. The SBLT features a patty made of 5-spiced local shrimp topped with thick-cut applewood bacon, tomato and pickled ginger slaw. New burgers include the Hot ’N Spicy made with Boston’s signature custom beef grind and topped with green chilies, guacamole, tomato, greens, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño, and spicy aioli; and the salmon burger. Fresh salmon is blended with capers, dill, mustard and Old Bay seasoning — no breadcrumbs or filler! It’s topped with arugula, sun-dried tomato tapenade, sliced cucumber and roasted red onions, and served on a multigrain bun. If you thought the new food was good, check out their refreshing list of craft cock-

New appetizers include the Devilish Eggs with smoked salmon mousse, crispy bacon and fried Ipswich clams; five-onion dip with caramelized onions, served with perfectly crispy house-made potato chips; spicy hummus with roasted jalapeños, corn, tomato and avocado relish, served with plantain chips; the artisan cheese board filled with Chef’s choice of seasonal fruits, honeys and

tails too. Enjoy the Summer Sangria, made with either red or white wine and seasonal fruit; the Rock-A-Rita with Bacardi Coconut Rum, Sauza Signature Blue 100% Agave Tequila, persian lime and Valencia orange juices, 100% organic agave nectar and splash of fresh pineapple; the Spiked Raspberry Lemonade with New Amsterdam Red Berry Vodka, fresh raspberries, cold pressed lemon juice and a touch of 100% agave nectar; or the Mango Mule with Bacardi Mango Rum, fresh muddled oranges and topped with ginger beer. If you’re a Bloody Mary lover, you’ll want to try The Wicked Mary. It’s made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, premium imported San Marzano tomatoes, pure squeezed celery and lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and fresh-grated horseradish, rimmed with grey celtic sea salt and Old Bay, topped with pepper jack cheese, “filthy” red piri piri pepper-stuffed olives, celery and a colossal shrimp. Next time you’re sunbathing on the beach in Delray and need a snack, hop across the street to Boston’s! Boston’s on the Beach is located at 40 South Ocean Blvd. (A1A) in Delray Beach, Florida.

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‘Eclectic bunch’ graduates from Chamber’s Leadership Boca program By: Dale King Contributing Writer

lenges facing the community.

Thirty additional civic-minded individuals have joined the ranks of community-oriented men and women educated in the workings of Boca Raton through the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Boca program.

The Chamber’s effort to make sure that local leaders possess the knowledge to help them meet the challenges of the future came to an official end with a luncheon and certificate presentation June 14 at Boca Country Club.

The two-and-a-half dozen participants in Leadership Boca’s Class of 2017 received certificates last month for completing the eight-week course designed to help citizens develop an awareness of business issues and chal-

“We have an eclectic bunch here,” Lloyd Comiter, co-chair of Leadership Boca 2017 and an alumnus of the Class of 2016, told the audience during the mid-day event. “You are now informed, and ready make a difference in your community,” he added.

Seventh Annual “White Coats-4-Care” reception to benefit FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College Of Medicine set for next month Staff report

coat has served as the pre-emixnent symbol of physicians, and our White Coats-4-Care event is a wonderful way to memorialize this tradition while welcoming our newest medical students to the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and to this community,” said Phillip Boiselle, M.D., dean of FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.”

Help the newest class of Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine during the seventh annual “White Coats-4-Care” donor appreciation and fundraising reception. Co-chaired by Kaye Communications principals Bonnie and Jon Kaye, the event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Delray Acura Club in the FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The goal is to “dress and equip” the college’s incoming class each year for success. The “thank you” reception is hosted for those who underwrite white coats for the 2017 class and donate scholarship funds to equip students with the tools they need to begin their medical education and launch their careers. Reception admission is invitation-only for those who pledge or donate a minimum per-person gift of $200 to dedicate a white coat for a new medical student or a choice of other contribution opportunities, including:

This year the reception will be held the night before FAU’s College of Medicine’s coveted White Coat Ceremony so guests will meet second and third year students as well as incoming students who have received scholarships and their parents.

Standing from left: Dr. Sarah K. Wood, Bryan Drowos, Mary Katherine Morales, Jon A. Kaye, Bonnie S. Kaye, Doreen Alrod, Robert Alrod, Jo Ann Williams, Dr. Stuart Markowitz.Seated from left: Lynn Ouslander, June Gelb, Dr. Phillip Boiselle, Dr. Michael Dennis, Bonnie Halperin, Constance Scott, Debbie Leising, Elizabeth Markowitz.

• $200 White Coat

• $2,500 Dean’s Fund For Excellence

• $500 Medical Student Scholarship Award In Memory of Founding Dean Michael L. Friedland, M.D.

• $5,000 “Named” Medical Student Scholarship Fund

• $1,000 Named Seat in The June and Ira J. Gelb, M.D., Auditorium

The event has raised more than $250,000 since its inception. “For more than a century, the white

Attendees will also experience the latest high tech, high touch demonstrations with FAU medical students and faculty focusing on health and wellness, research and community outreach programs. For more information about “White Coats-4-Care”, pledge a gift to attend the event, or make a contribution, contact Yael Matan at the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, at ymatan@health. fau.edu or 561-297-4452. Online registration is also available at https://fauf.fau. edu/WhiteCoats.

A ‘Grand Night’ honors one singular sensation – Jan McArt at McArt’s Little Palm Theatre, where their son, Kevin, and daughter, Ellen, received their introduction to the performing arts. [FROM PG 1]

“She is a very special human being,” Ross said. “And she has done so much for the culture of South Florida.” Jessica Quigley, who graduated in May with a drama degree, spent 10 days in Ireland in 2015 to present a musical with the Lynn theater department. She said the students who receive the Jan McArt Scholarship will be transformed by Dublin. “It was the best trip of my life,” she said. “I was doing what I loved surrounded by another culture. The drama kids over there were giving us insight into how they grew up in

the theater and how they learned acting. They showed us around the city and taught us the local lingo.” Quigley said she was moved by the culture and by the thrill of performing in a place so rich in theatrical history. The Irish campus is close to events like the Wexford Drama Festival. It is even closer to buildings rooted in the Irish theater tradition. The childhood home of dramatist, writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde, in fact, serves as the campus’ cultural center. “Ireland has things to offer in terms of performance, study, atmosphere and history that you just can’t get anywhere else in the world,” McArt said. “It makes a wonderful education in the performing arts for our students.”

As she drank in the events of the evening, Jan remarked: “How can you pay tribute to someone who loves what they do and does what they love?” “A Grand Night for Singing,” including the trip for the Dublin performers, was fully paid for by McArt’s friends and admirers. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Jan McArt Scholarship. Annie Green, Christine Lynn, Debbie Lindstrom and Patricia Toppel chaired the event, with Elaine Johnson Wold – who donated the money to build the performance center named for her and her late husband, Keith C. Wold -- -was honorary chair.

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Search for Boca Raton Bowl Idol underway Staff report Think you have what it takes to perform the National Anthem during the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl? Then audition for Boca Raton Bowl Idol: The Quest to Find the National Anthem Performer for the 2017 Game that kicks off on Tuesday, December 19, at FAU Stadium. Bowl organizers along with community partners Roger Dean Stadium and Spirit of Giving Network will seek entries to win the opportunity to perform the National Anthem during pre-game ceremonies. The competition is seeking entries ranging from vocalists and instrumentalists, amateurs to professionals, individuals to groups, and the youngest schoolchildren to seniors. “Boca Raton Bowl Idol is the newest addition to our bowl countdown activities and a fan-tastic way to invite and encourage community participation,”Boca Raton Bowl

executive director Doug Mosley said. “We anticipate contestants from a wide range of our area’s population. We look forward to not only showcasing our local talent but also to sharing their interesting personal stories with Boca Raton Bowl fans.”

SIAA Gold Medal for Mobile Advertising?

I’m proud and honored. Obviously, it’s something that everyone in our industry aspires to, particularly since mobile is the fastest growing segment of not only advertising dollars, but also media consumption. When you combine those facts with what technology is making capable in terms of making sure your ads are on target, there are huge opportunities. It speaks to the abilities of the team at Pinnacle to put together an execute such a sophisticated campaign and I am thrilled that we’ve been recognized for it.

2 What Awards?

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SIAA

The SIAA Awards are the only advertising awards to specifically recognize the advertising achievements in the service industry. Many other advertising awards are dominated by consumer goods, packaged goods and other tangible products. The service industry is adding a significant contribution to marketing and advertising. (www. siaawards.com)

3 What was the campaign that won you the gold medal? The campaign we developed was for the Edison Insurance

Eight of the finalists will be invited to perform on stage on Aug. 1 during the official kick-off event for Boca Chamber Festival Days in front of a panel of judges and a live audience at Boca Raton’s Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery.

Along with performing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies at FAU Stadium prior to the game being televised nationally, the Boca Raton Bowl Idol will receive 10 game tickets for family and friends which will include sideline access during the performance.

A combination of audience vote and judges’ selections will determine three finalists who will perform once more to see who will be chosen as this year’s Boca Raton Bowl Idol.

Those who are interested in sharing their talent (vocal or instrumental) must upload an audition demo video by Sunday, July 9, as well as complete the official online entry form and provide a hi-res color headshot at www. thebocaratonbowl.com.

Brian Lenihan, Chief Digital Officer of Pinnacle Advertising, on winning a gold medal for mobile advertising 1 What’s it like to win a

On Thursday, July 13, selected entries will be featured on the Boca Raton Bowl website for public voting. The “bowl idol poll” will close on Sunday, July 23, at 11:59 p.m.

Company – a subsidiary of Florida Peninsula Insurance based in Boca Raton. The client approached us with a new business model in the homeownership space, which is direct-to-consumer policy sales. To facilitate the introduction of this capability they needed an educational, compelling campaign and strategy to generate awareness among consumers that you now had the option to go out and check if your current homeowner’s insurance was a good value vs. the Edison option, without the need to speak with an agent or leave the comfort of your own home. To accomplish these goals Pinnacle developed a programmatic display campaign that was extremely targeted geographically. Once the audience was limited in that manner, tax record and credit data was layered on so that ads were only shown to homeowners; and a household income was put in place to eliminate lower value properties. An additional, and novel component added the finishing touch: weather targeting. While the main campaign ran a series of evolving creatives focusing on weather, fire, and theft, and two additional creatives were added to the mix that only ran when a consumer was being rained on, or under a severe weather alert. Due to the highly-targeted

nature of the campaign and the ongoing optimization strategy, Pinnacle and Edison exceeded industry benchmarks by a wide margin and earned this Gold Medal in Mobile Advertising from at the SIAAs.

4 Is this digital campaign something that other businesses should consider? This particular campaign is not a one size fits all sort of thing. These types of programmatic campaigns are tailored specifically to each client, product, or goal. That being said, any business interested in the ad technology and how to utilize it should know that is not prohibitively expensive, and is accessible even to small businesses if you have the right partners, namely a good digital agency.

Tell us more about Pinnacle’s Digital division. Pinnacle Digital was built from the ground up to meet the growing demand for highly sophisticated digital marketing campaigns. Our team encompasses website development, social media, and all variety of digital media buying consolidated under one roof. Given my computer science background, our team leans heavily on the latest ad technology to stay ahead of the curve, and keep our clients ahead of the competition.

To cheer on the contestants during this designated bowl lead-in event, admission for all guests is a $10 donation per person to Spirit of Giving, the Boca Raton Bowl charity partner, via www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com or at the door.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Boca’s Tilted Kilt Staff report Celebrate America while supporting the Boca Fire & Paramedic Benevolent Fund and Boca Raton Police Athletic League at Boca’s Tiled Kilt Pub & Eatery. The second annual 4th of July Fireworks Block Party is set to begin at 5 p.m. on July 4. The event is free and open to the public. “Last year more than 400 celebrants came out to spend July 4th with friends and family at The Tilted Kilt, and we are thrilled to be expanding the program and entertainment this year with our All American-style hot dog eating contest and a large craft beer expo,” said Samir Changela, owner of popular sports pub that opened in 2014. “But what makes it even more exciting and heart-warming is that we are celebrating alongside and for our own reds and blues, Boca’s own firefighters, paramedics and police who keep us safe all year ‘round.” This year, there will be the first Tilted Kilt Hotdog Eating Contest and a new Craft Beer Expo hosted by local breweries.

There will be a DJ, live performances by the Two Eds Band, a bounce house, inflatable sumo wrestling, face painting and balloon art. All monies collected from the Craft Beer Expo tasting ticket sales (six tastings for $5) and a percentage of overall event proceeds will benefit Boca Raton Police Athletic League and Boca Raton Firefighter & Paramedic Benevolent Fund. At 6:30 pm the first Annual Tilted Kilt Hotdog Eating Contest will take the stage. There is a $25 entry fee with a $500 cash prize for the winner who will have his/her name proudly displayed on a plaque at Tilted Kilt. To reserve VIP patio table dinner seating beginning at 7:30 p.m. and for perfect view of City fireworks at 9 p.m. launched from the Spanish River Athletic Facility at deHoernle Park. There is charge of $25 for a table of four with advance payment required online at www.tiltedkilt. com/boca-raton/. A minimum $40 food and beverage purchase will be required for patio dining.

Brett Lea and Diane Lea of the Boca Raton Firefighter & Paramedic Benevolent Fund, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Owner Samir Changela, Tom Vladimir of the Boca Raton Police Athletic League. Submitted photo.

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FAU Tech Runway® announces fifth and largest class of companies Staff report Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway® has selected its fifth and largest Venture class of startup and earlystage companies to participate in its business accelerator program. This year, four companies will receive a $25,000 non-equity grant, participate in a 16-week intensive boot camp, engage in a rigorous year-long mentoring program with a team of five accomplished business mentors, and will be provided a workspace for one year. The four companies are: Videopura LLC is a video services company with patent-pending technologies to reduce the bandwidth necessary for video services. Tap2Open LLC is a secure, convenient, and easy way for residents and guests to gain access to gated communities via smart devices. Tap2Open allows residents and invited guests enter a gated community or secured door at the push of a button on their smart phone or device. “We are very thankful to be admitted into the Tech Runway program,” CTO Mark Grosberg said in a statement. “The Tech Runway team has a reputation for excellence and we are excited to be a part of the hottest startup incubator in Florida!” Ridgeback Network Defense Inc. delivers enterprise network security by turning the tables on hackers, dynami-

cally counter-engaging the adversary, causing them to absorb the expense of attack and eliminating them as a threat. Hubspring Health is an innovative software company founded by physicians focused on solving several of the chronic problems plaguing our industry. Hubspring provides a cure for these chronic conditions and enables healthcare organizations to embrace the future with its innovative and powerfully flexible platform, The Hub. In addition, 16 more companies were awarded based on various tracks including, community, student and faculty. This will give them many of the same benefits as the prior four companies, minus the $25,000 grant. Six companies are still in the process of being selected and confirmed, however, the 11 companies already identified are: Two Degrees Inc.; ScaleWize; Land of Zorth; WAHspace; Bacon Boxes; SlideMap; PAPER; STAX; Gaming Frog; MMP Biopharma Inc.; and PQSecure Technologies LLC. “A record number of companies entered the 2017 FAU Tech Runway Launch Competition. They significantly raised the bar, in terms of their quality and breadth represented,” said Rhys L. Williams, associate vice president for research and the managing director for FAU Tech Runway®. “Consequently, this year’s winning Venture Class will be expanded by 50 percent

Gov. Rick Scott stopped by a Boca Raton business recently to recognize one of its founders and to sign a bill to reduce taxes. “It’s a lot of fun to try to start a business like this and build it up,” Gov. Scott said of 3Cinteractive, which is where the bill signing took place.

governor discussed the company’s internship program, college reimbursement program for its employees and awarded co-founder Mark Smith with a Business Ambassador Award. Before signing the bill that is for disaster preparedness and sales tax holiday with a blue Sharpie embossed with his signature and the states’ seal, Gov.

to 21 companies. After they complete our year-long program, many of these companies will no doubt make a profound impact upon the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.” Under the purview of the FAU Division of Research, Tech Runway® is a public-private partnership formed to foster technology start-ups and earlystage companies. Since its inception in late 2014, 205 jobs and 76 internships have been created; 39 FAU students have been employed; 136 corporate partnerships have been created; more than $8 million in revenue has been earned; and more than $19 million investment capital has been raised. “FAU Tech Runway serves as a core entrepreneurship hub for Florida Atlantic University and as a key resource for the regional technology eco-system,” Daniel C. Flynn, FAU’s vice president for research said. “As the program matures, it will continue to launch thriving, innovative companies that are ready for their next stage of growth, contributing to the university and the state’s economic vitality.” For more information on FAU Tech Runway®, visit techrunway.fau.edu.

Scott said he has cut taxes by $6.7 billion since he took office. He said signing a tax cut bill isn’t easy to get done and it’s an important thing to do. “We have got to reduce taxes,” he said. “No one has come in my office and said raise my taxes or cut a program that they care about.”

Little Makers introduces children ages 5–11 to nationally known educational robotics and coding programs such as Squishy Circuits, Cubetto, Little Bits, Ozobot and Finch Robot. Teens and tweens will learn new skills in Youth Makers classes using Hummingbird Robotics and Sphero. The Youth Makers and Little Makers classes are an expansion of the BRPL Discover Studio, which was launched at the Downtown Library in August 2015 to teach emerging technologies. “When the community began to ask for more classes for youth and teens in our Discover Studio, the Friends of BRPL wholeheartedly supported our initiative to expand and meet the new demand,” Ann Nappa, Library Manager said. “The library is a partner in education for the community, and these new classes provide a unique opportunity to connect kids and teens with the latest technology to foster creative learning, and develop new talents and skills,” Max La Mura, Discover Studio instructor, said. “These new classes also reflect the library’s Summer Reading theme of ‘Build a Better World,’ which inspires young people to learn ways to impact their community and the world.” BRPL cardholders can register through the calendar at bocalibrary.org for the following classes on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. July 6: Little Makers: Ozobot (ages 8–11) Learn the basics of algorithms with markers and the Ozobot smart robot that will follow any command drawn on paper. July 13: Little Makers: Finch Robot (ages 8–11) Explore basic computer science concepts using the Snap! block coding program and the Finch robot. July 20: Youth Makers: Sphero (ages 12–17)

July 27: Youth Makers: Hummingbird Robotics (ages 12–17)

“They have really interesting offices,” Gov. Scott said as he stood at a podium in front of a wall of guitars facing several motorbikes.

Before signing a bill to cut taxes, the

The Boca Raton Public Library is holding summer coding and robotics classes for kids ages 5-17 thanks to a donation by the Friends of the Library.

Discover coding and robotics with Sphero SPRK+, an interactive, app-enabled robot.

The Boca-based company is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It employs 80 people and is a leader in mobile marketing.

“This is a wonderful place to live and it’s a wonderful place to build a business,” he said of Boca.

Boca Raton Public Library holds coding, robotics classes for youth Staff report

Gov. Rick Scott signs bill in Boca Raton Staff report

Create and program robots using the Hummingbird Duo electronic kit and Snap! drag and drop program environment.

Gov. Rick Scott awards 3Cinteractive co-founder Mark Smith with a Business Ambassador Award. Staff Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill in Boca Raton recently. Staff photo. photo

The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations.

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Boca Raton funeral home owner aims to combat preventable youth deaths with new tour By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

Five years ago Garrett Jacobs buried one to three people who died from overdoses a year. Now, he said is burying one to three people who overdosed a month. He wants that to change. To do so, he is offering tours for youth through The Gardens of Boca Raton, which he purchased almost a year and a half ago. “I want them to not need me,” Jacobs said. The idea isn’t to scare the young adults, but to inform them of the amount of preventable deaths that are happening, he said. From drug overdoses to texting and driving, he said he wants young people to know that they can control their future when it comes to these issues. “We are losing an entire generation of kids,” Jacobs said of the amount of overdoses. “We have never seen anything like this.” Without revealing how anyone specifically died, Jacobs took five teens and young adults on a tour of the crypt recently. He told the students to pay attention to the dates. Many were the same

Students sit in the chapel of The Gardens of Boca Raton during a tour led by owner Garrett Jacobs aimed at raising attention of youth deaths caused by preventable causes. Staff photo.

age or close in age to the students on the tour. He told the students that many of these deaths may have been preventable if the kids had worn a helmet while riding a motorcycle or put their phone away while driving. At the end, he brought them into the chapel where they sat in the first row. In front of them was an empty casket. He asked one of the students, LeShante Henfield, 23, to pretend her friend was in the casket and give a eulogy. Henfield said if the experience had been real she probably wouldn’t have been able to complete her sentences or look into the crowd. “It was a good experience,” she said of the tour. “It’s eye opening for those who don’t know what could happen when they text

The Gardens of Boca Raton owner Garrett Jacobs leads a group of students on a tour of young people LeShante Henfield, 23, pretends her friend died and who died from overdoses or texting and driving. Staff gives a eulogy during an exercise on a tour of The Gardens of Boca Raton. Staff photo. photo.

and drive, drink and drive or do drugs and drive.” Adding the amount of drug overdoses to the growing number of Baby Boomers and their parents who are dying, Jacobs said he is expanding the cemetery faster than he anticipated. He has plans to add another wing and a new two-story chapel with a mezzanine for overflow. He said with social media, more and more people are attending funerals than before. Jacobs said he has been in the funeral business since he completed mortuary school in 1994. Prior to that he attended Lynn University. He worked at Babione Funeral Home and Beth Israel. He said he always knew he wanted to own his own family-run funeral home.

When it comes to the overdose calls, he said he and other funeral home directors are overwhelmed with the saturation. “I’ve had every type of case,” he said. “Calls from families who live in mobile homes to mansions on the water. This has no face.” Lynn University student Jennifer Naginsky said the tour was eye-opening and overwhelming. She has never attended a funeral. She said the experience reinforced that she wants to stay away from drugs and alcohol. When asked if she would recommend the tour to her peers she said, “Definitely.” For more information, visit http://www. thegardens.com.

Soroptimist group presents checks to 24 Boca area nonprofits By: Barbara McCormick Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Members of Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach recently hosted their annual Service Awards celebration by presenting checks to 24 nonprofit organizations who share their goals to improve the lives of women and children in the community and throughout the world.

Soroptimist member Jennifer Thomason planned the event and coordinated the buffet. Elke Schmidt, together with Judith Hinsch, made the presentations to a full house of Soroptimist members, awardees, co-workers, families and friends. Each awardee gave a brief talk describing

their organization, goals, benefactors and how the money will be used.

2016 Women of Distinction Breakfast events.

Among the organizations supported include: Kid Safe, SOS Children’s Village, Boca Helping Hands, CityHouse, Delray Beach, Gold Coast Down Syndrome and St. Laurence Chapel Homeless Day Shelter.

In addition, SI members Cynthia Cummings and Jennifer Styblo report that two hard-working women were awarded the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Scholarship Awards. Congratulations were sent to Samantha Larry, a student at Palm Beach State College, and Liberty Gilmore, enrolled at Florida Atlantic University.

Money for the awards was generated by

Female heads of household currently enrolled in a college degree program are encouraged to apply for the Live Your Dream scholarship awards.

From left, Mariela Montgomery, Soroptimist co-president; Samantha Larry, Live Your Dream awardee; Liberty Gilmore, Live Your Dream awardee and Hei- From left, Carole Wilson, Rania Jawde, Susan Heim- From left, Jennifer Styblo, Cynthia Cummings and di Schaeffer, MD, Soroptimist co-president. (Photo by berg and Jennifer Thomason. (Photo by Barbara Mc- Samantha Larry, awardee. (Photo by Barbara McBarbara McCormick) Cormick) Cormick)

Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work together to improve the lives of all women. For information about activities and membership, visit www.soroptimist4women.org

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Society Scene

West Boca Medical Center has donated 11,150 servings of cereal and nearly $200 for Boca Helping Hands, during its Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive. Submitted photo.

Eric Gordon, Labor & Employment Practice Group Chair at Akerman LLP and SPBCBA President; Michael Higer, incoming Florida Bar President; Patricia Alexander, outgoing SPBCBA President; Michelle Suskauer, incoming Florida Bar President-Elect; and Robert Weinroth, Boca Raton City Council member attend the South Palm Beach County Bar Association Installation Gala held at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Eric Gordon, Chair of Akerman’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, was installed as the organization’s new president. Photo courtesy of Akerman LLP. Officers, Members and Friends of the Boca Raton Women’s Club, dined at the Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mizner Park, before holding the Official Ceremonies of installing the new slate of Officers for the 2017-2018 Seasons. Pictured: Pam Capi, President, Bonnie Mason, 2nd V.P. Membership, Carol Stenke, Recording Secretary, Virginia Bauer, Corresponding Secretary, Annette Phelps, Treasurer. Photo by Barbara McCormick.

Boca’s George Snow Scholarship Fund hosted its Annual Awards Reception last month where donors and supporters meet the people they help support with college scholarships. This year, the fund will commit $1 million to over 100 local scholars. Submitted photo.

Dr. John Kelly, Bryan Drowos, Lane Kiffin attend Men’s Night Out presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Men’s Division that featured a night with New FAU Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Tholl Photography.

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Boca Chamber attracts 400-plus at Business Awards Luncheon By: Dale King Contributing Writer

Business of the Year.

Mutual admiration was heard early and often around mid-day May 19 at the annual Business Awards Luncheon, held in the Great Hall at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and, again, sponsored by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

Troy McLellan, president and CEO of the Boca Chamber, offered opening and closing remarks. He concluded by telling award recipients: “We applaud your remarkable accomplishments.”

More than 400 entrepreneurs representing companies from throughout the city and Boca area attended the event that included a light lunch, cheerful speeches and lots of table conversation. When the occasion was over, exactly at the promised time of 1:30 p.m., Rob and Jennifer Jager, owners of Plum Productions, were heading out the door with the 2017 Small Business Leaders of the Year award. Andrew Duffell, president and CEO of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, was savoring his victory as 2017 Business Leader of the Year and those attending from SBA Communications walked proudly to the valet line, having earned the award for 2017

More than 400 people attended the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon May 19 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Chamber President and CEO Troy McLellan is at the podium. (Photo by Jordi Gerking)

Noting the importance of commerce to Boca Raton, McLellan said nearly half the corporate headquarters located in Palm Beach County are actually in Boca. The city is also ranked 56th in the nation as the best place to start a business. Rob and Jen Jager, the brain trust behind Plum Productions, began their business in Boca in 2009. Called on stage to collect their award, they said their firm has “helped businesses grow through the power of video.” “Our clients range from world-renowned corporations like LexisNexis and Twinlab, to nonprofits like the YMCA and even skyrocketing startups like The Beebo, which was featured on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank,’” they said. Jen

Among those at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon May 19 are, from left, Mayor Susan Haynie, Daniel Cane, CEO and co-founder of Modernizing Medicine and Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. (Photo by Jordi Gerking)

Jager noted the firm has “capitalized on delivering quality video” on the road to success. Rob Jager offered his wife a double compliment: “There is no better partner than you in life and in business.” The Jagers have worked as professionals in TV for a while, Jen for 15 years, Rob, 17. Rob’s experience also includes retail management, restaurant ownership and business consulting for small and medium-sized firms. He said his goal at Plum Productions is to continue to grow the business into a video production powerhouse in the South Florida region. Born in England and raised in Spain, Duffell became president and CEO of the Research Park at FAU in 2011. Since he took over, it has been re-branded to become highly visible; re-engaged in the business and higher education community and its relationships with leaders throughout the region have been strengthened. Duffell’s personal achievements include being named a 2015 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal and being recognized in January 2015 as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star in Economic Development.”

From left, Boca Raton City Councilman Robert Weinroth; Rob and Jen Jager, recipients of the Small Business Leader of the Year Award and Boca Chamber President and CEO Troy McLellan. (Photo by Jordi Gerking)

Jeffrey A. Stoops, president and CEO of SBA Communications since 2002, accepted the Business of the Year Award. Founded in 1989 in Pittsburgh, the firm moved to Boca Raton in 1994. “Why?” he asked. “Because it was wintertime in Pittsburgh.” Within Boca, he said, the firm has moved four times, but always stayed in the city. Each occasion, he considered, was “a recommitment,”

“I am still under 40,” he said with a pause, “for another nine days.”

SBA is an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central and South America. The firm leases antenna space on multi-tenant towers and other structures and offers assistance to wireless firms developing their own networks.

Taking a moment to speak against child abuse and the need to protect children, he said he serves on the Children’s Home Society, Palm Beach Division, and told the audience he would match donations to CHS, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000.

“With anticipated ongoing, dynamic growth in wireless traffic (in particular data and video),” he added, “SBA will continue to lead the way in providing innovative business strategies and continuous improvement to our network infrastructure.”

Council Corner Councilman Robert Weinroth on home rule By: Councilman Robert Weinroth Special to the Boca newspaper Over the years I have heard many shorthand phrases to remind me of life’s lessons. A favorite is, “when you are a hammer everything looks like a nail.” In other words, our background and experiences tend to create a lens through which we identify problems and develop solutions. This last legislative session was a clear example of this phenomenon permeating Florida House leadership. The Florida state constitution confers broad Home Rule power to municipalities. Specifically, municipalities, which are voluntarily created and chartered, were granted the power to act for any valid municipal purpose except as prohibited by law. Notwithstanding this clear constitutional mandate, multiple attacks on Home Rule were launched during the last session, with House Bill 17, sponsored by Rep. Randy

Fine (HD-53) leading the charge. Rep. Fine, a Harvard educated successful businessman, purports to be focused on improving lives. However, his lack of municipal perspective was telling in his decision to file a bill which would have eviscerated Home Rule. Fine was not alone. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, believes Florida House members are closer to the people than municipal representatives declaring,“I care more about the people of this state than I care about the governments of this state. There are some issues best left to the United States Congress to maintain continuity throughout the country. There are many issues best addressed by our state legislators to maintain continuity throughout the state. And, there are issues best left to county commissioners to ensure continuity throughout

the counties.

However, there are many issues (land use, emergency services, water, sewer and solid waste disposal, business licensing, etc) where municipal officials are better equipped to respond to residents in a timely manner. The assaults on Home Rule will likely resume when the next 60-day legislative session begins in January inasmuch as the same legislators will be back in Tallahassee, with Speaker Corcoran at the helm. Residents need to stay vigilant to these attempts to undercut the broad Home Rule powers granted by the Florida Constitution to govern ourselves rather than allowing local issues to be in the hands of a centralized state body, convened for a 60 day session each year, hundreds of miles away. As former US Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Tip O’Neil, famously quipped, “all politics is local.” There’s nothing more local than municipal govern-

ment. When municipalities are free to exercise Home Rule, citizens and businesses enjoy greater transparency and have opportunities to interact with local decision makers, without leaving their hometowns. If state legislators successfully transfer responsibilities for local issues to Tallahassee, they’ll likely find themselves spending increasing amounts of time legislating on local issues, leaving less time to address pressing statewide needs.

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Why local government matters By: Councilman Scott Singer Special to the Boca Newspaper As much attention goes to national poli-

ment agencies. Boca Raton’s CRA, which

tics, it’s the local level of government that

I chair, was instrumental in the revital-

affects your life more than any other. This

ization of the downtrodden downtown

month, I’ll touch on some of the chal-

in the 1980s and the creation of Mizner

lenges to municipal governments and

Park, and each year keeps millions of dol-

why strong leadership in our cities is so

lars in Boca for Boca residents. Also seri-

important.

ously considered in the last few sessions

The City of Boca Raton is one of few fullservice cities in Palm Beach County, as we provide our own police, fire rescue, water, sewer, sanitation, and recreation services. Not only do citizens enjoy an excellent and full array of services, we also boast the lowest property tax rate of any full-service city in Palm Beach County

were laws designed to deny residents the right to determine the timing of local elections and terms of office for their rep-

the local level.

empt an additional $25,000 of the value

tions that residents expect. Boca Raton’s quality of life depends on smart planning

port we get from the Legislature.

munities. The city worked with the Lake

The amendment, if approved, would ex-

the abolition of a host of zoning protec-

government, and are grateful for the sup-

at the local level.

ment most positively rated and trusted is

gerous proposal likely would have led to

advocate for Boca residents at all levels of

rainstorms led to flooding in some com-

voters to consider in November 2018.

thorized by general state law. This dan-

residents. We will also keep working to

ply when dealing with self-determination

continually show that the level of govern-

ness or occupation, unless expressly au-

services at minimal costs to Boca Raton

tinued to help residents. Recent heavy

proposed constitutional amendment for

any new local requirements on any busi-

keep working hard to provide world-class

some of those principles seem not to ap-

are examples of why survey after survey

nearly passed, HR 17, would have barred

next year’s vote, please know that we will

ration with some other agencies has con-

cial mention. The Legislature approved a

dents to govern themselves. One bill that

sentatives? Regardless of the outcome of

cry big government in Washington, but

of this, coupled with our accessibility,

sion to limit the ability of cities and resi-

in each city and county and their repre-

Closer to home, our city’s recent collabo-

A key measure that did pass bears spe-

a number of steps this past legislative ses-

local taxes be better left to the residents

resentatives. Many in Tallahassee can de-

and routinely run budget surpluses. All

Despite this, the Florida Legislature took

of the burden. Wouldn’t this decision of

of most homesteaded properties. Ex-

Worth Drainage District, which oversees most local canals, to help the District respond directly to requests from homeowners’ associations so that they could open flood gates to drain lakes and retention ponds. Boca’s advocacy on this issue will help our neighborhoods if summer

pected tax savings per household would

rains bring more flash floods.

be about $300, but only if the millage rate

Earlier this year, the School Board and

remains the same. If the voters approve

our representative Frank Barbieri re-

the measure, as expected, the City of Boca

sponded to our concerns calls to ensure

Raton will see its tax revenues decrease

that plans for elementary school redis-

by $1.75 million each year. That money

tricting would keep Boca residents in

has to be made up somewhere - through

Boca schools. With the county now set

even more fiscal soundness (which is not

to allocate additional sales tax revenues

easy, given our great record there), cuts to the budget (not easy or desirable), or a higher millage rate (a last resort).

park space. Sometimes, government agencies will disagree on policy or philosophy, and those disagreements may end up with cities and our taxpayers bearing the burden. Fortunately, most of the time, our city and other agencies work in greater harmony to provide better government to our residents. At the center of all of it are city staff and your local elected leaders, who are working most closely with you to address your concerns. Continued thanks to the residents of Boca for letting me work hard for you.

Meet the team

to infrastructure improvements, the continued advocacy for Boca by our County Commissioner Steven Abrams has been

to protect residential neighborhoods, yet

During the next year, this discussion will

essential to making sure our city’s priori-

this law could have resulted in absurdi-

be framed as a simple tax savings mea-

ties and needs are understood. Currently,

ties like adult dance clubs and heavy in-

sure, but it’s anything but simple. Instead

the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks

dustrial uses in or nearer to single-family

of limiting home rule, the Legislature

District is pursuing an acquisition of the

neighborhoods, and an end to a number

could have instead cut the taxes they set,

Ocean Breeze golf course for a new pub-

of noise and nuisance ordinances. This

and to their credit, did so in many ways.

lic course within Boca, and there is hope

bill, which was a priority in the Florida

It is now foreseeable that many cities will

we can work together on this transaction.

House, may make a return in 2018. Oth-

eventually be forced to raise local millage

Finally, other agencies will help defray

er bills would limit cities’ ability to form

rates, with businesses and non-home-

the cost of upcoming major improve-

and maintain community redevelop-

steaded properties bearing even more

ments to our waterways and waterfront

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