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FAU’s School of Medicine presents degrees to first class of grads

Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton campers Jason Leal, Isabella Grajales, Michael Francique and Victoria McPherson

Play It Forward to Help Local Kids This Summer

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OCA RATON, FL – School is almost out, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County are committed to keeping children happy, active and safe during the long summer months. With the help of Green Advertising, the “Play it Forward” program will encourage parents and children to clear out the garage and help others along the way.

This campaign will drive traffic to four collection points throughout Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, where donators will have the opportunity to give gently-used or new sporting and gaming goods. Now through June, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will retrieve all equipment from each of the drop-off locations and bring it to the clubs for campers to enjoy.

“This is great for kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County who spend their whole summer at these clubs,” said Phyllis Green, CEO of Green Advertising. “These donations go a long way.”

All contributions will benefit each of the 13 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County, which serve over 6,000 boys and girls between the ages of six and 18. While footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, gaming consoles, iPods and board games are among the most easily transportable goods, arrangements can be made for pick-up of oversized items, such as ping pong tables, by calling 561-512-9715.

Donations can be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays through June 30 at any of the following locations: Town Center at Boca Raton business office on the second floor of the Nordstrom garage’s west corner; Green Advertising, 7301 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; the Marjorie S. Fisher Continued on page 7 Boys & Girls Club, 905 Drexel Road,

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By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer Witnessed by family, friends, faculty and dignitaries, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University recently graduated its first-ever class of new physicians.

Fifty-three young men and women received their doctor of medicine (MD) degrees during the historic event. “This is a landmark moment for Florida Atlantic University,” said FAU president John Kelly. “This first graduating class will excel in their careers in medicine and prove noble ambassadors for the university and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.”

Prior to the ceremony, two class members took part in FAU’s first United States Air Force Commissioning and

Pinning Ceremony for the medical school, marking their official appointments to the Reserve Corps of the U.S. Air Force.

Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), delivered the keynote address. “As the inaugural class, you have led the way for the students who will follow. You should be so proud of everything you have accomplished.”

During the ceremony, Kelly presented the “President’s Distinguished Service Medallion” to Richard L. “Dick” Schmidt, FAU alumnus and benefactor, for his extraordinary service to his father’s namesake, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and to the university.

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Boca’s Arvida Park Gets New Name, Stores, Multi-family Homes

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Inaugural FAU Medical School class member Susie Sennhauser, MD (right), helps classmate Rica Zantua, MD, before the first-ever commencement ceremony for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

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By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer

The “Grand Dame” of commercial office parks in Boca Raton, the 700-acre, 37-year-old Arvida Park of Commerce, is getting a new name – and a new mission.

With a cross-section of civic, business, commercial and residential real estate industry leaders, economic development stakeholders and media in attendance at a news conference on April 28, the Arvida Park of Commerce (APOC) Association unveiled the new name for the office park – the Park at Broken Sound – along with a new visual branding program and strategic plans for Boca’s business hub.

Located in Boca’s northeast sector, along the Congress Avenue corridor, APOC has been the focus of new design and development proposals the past few years as the city created transit routes to and from the area. A zoning revision creating a “planned mobility” district in the park now allows for construction of retail and commercial uses, along with multiple-family homes.

The PM district, officials said, is designed to bring residences, places of employment, shops, restaurants and other uses into close proximity to reduce reliance on private vehicles and to encourage alternative modes of Continued on page 7 transportation. People living in

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Matt P. Baker named President of the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

Nat King Cole Generation Hope benefit concert featuring George Benson and the charity’s founders Casey and Timolin Cole

Grammy Winner George Benson performs at local charity event Benefit concert raises $103,000 for music education BOCA RATON, FL – More than 500 people were dancing in the aisles at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek as 10-time Grammy Award-winner George Benson rocked the house at the fourth annual GENERATIONS concert, a Nat King Cole Generation Hope Inc. event to raise funds for music education.

The evening also featured a pre-concert reception showcasing performances by students from the Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summers Strings Camp and the Guitars Over Guns Operation After-School Program. Mesmerizing the audience, the opening act, youth artist sensations Biana Pinchuk of America’s Got Talent and DJ/ violinist Timothee Lovelock segued into a memorable performance by headliner George Benson.

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Longtime fans of Benson, who is recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history and a remarkably versatile musician and entertainer, took to their feet as they heard “Benson’s best” during the live performance. The crowd roared during his rhythm and blues instrumentals and sang along during vocal sets that included his Grammy-winning “Give Me The Night” and “On Broadway.” Sponsors and other VIP ticket holders enjoyed chatting with Benson

at a private post-concert meet-and-greet and dessert reception.

As a patron and ambassador in the Leadership Circle of the VH1 “Save The Music” Keys + Kids Program, Nat King Cole Generation Hope will fund a grant from concert proceeds to provide an organization/school with $10,000 worth of equipment to support their music and arts program. A percentage of proceeds will also continue to underwrite the Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship that is given to a deserving high school senior who has chosen to major in music in college, as well as the Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings program at Lynn University that provides intensive string instruction for up to 100 children with the “greatest need and fewest resources” each year.

Twin daughters of music legend Nat King Cole, Timolin and Casey Cole launched Nat King Cole Generation Hope Inc. in 2008 to honor the legacy, music and life of their father after learning of budget cuts in public schools directly affecting the arts. Since that time, donations in excess of $850,000 have benefited thousands of children with the greatest need and fewest resources in MiamiDade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supplies instruments, underwrites after-care programs, supports mentoring programs, funds instruction and collects used instruments and refurbishes them. Funds from the 2014 GENERATIONS Concert emboldened the nonprofit to expand its reach to fund the needs of the Florida Youth Orchestra, New World Symphony and Art Culture Center of Hollywood, Fla. GENERATIONS Concert was sponsored

by NCCI, CBM of America, Excel Services Corporation, Florida Power & Light, Florida Public Utilities and West Boca Medical Center; media sponsors include COX Media Group Miami, Life Publications and LivingFLA.com; partners include Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, Dawn of Design Graphic Studio and Kaye Communications, Inc. For more information, visit www.natkingcolegenhope.org or call 561213-8209.

BOCA RATON, FL – The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is proud to announce that long-time supporter Matt P. Baker has been named President of the Levis JCC Board of Directors for the 20152016 year. Baker, who currently resides in Delray Beach with his wife Marisa and their three children, has been part of the Levis JCC for many years. His family’s long tradition of philanthropy and leadership within the community goes back three decades. Baker’s grandparents Adolph & Rose Levis named the Levis JCC, setting the family example of service early on. His mother, Judy Levis Markhoff, has been an ardent supporter of many programs and organizations within the community.

“My family really tries to lead by example – whether it’s being the first to make a donation to help a program, or help out at a race, serving food at the Thanksgiving banquet, or taking my kids to JARC to volunteer,” Baker said. “It’s important to me that my children and my family and friends see that my wife Marisa and I believe so strongly in giving back to this community and that we work hard to instill this philosophy and way of life in our children.”

Baker was recently honored with the Shirley & Allan B. Solomon Leadership Award for his dedication to the Levis JCC and surrounding community and his commitment to leadership and service.

“I have enjoyed three wonderful years working with our immediate past President Eric Gutmann, and now I’m very excited to be working once again with my friend and colleague, Matt Baker,” said Randy Colman, Executive Director at the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC. “It’s really coming full circle – as he and I worked together at the Levis JCC 20 years ago. Matt continues his family’s legacy of service and giving with the Levis JCC and I am very proud that he’s agreed to serve as our new Board President.”

Baker’s commitment to the organization and his support from the community was evident as more than 150 individuals gathered at the Levis JCC’s Annual Meeting on May 6, 2015 to celebrate the JCC, honor its leaders and install the new Board of Directors. The 2015-2016 Levis JCC Board of Directors includes: Eric Lipson, Paul Jacobs, Dina

Burg, and Janice Obuchowski.

Baker has been a part of the Levis JCC for many years, working as the Athletic Director from 1995-2006. In addition to his work with the Sports & Wellness Department, his children attended the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center and he has served on the Levis JCC Board of Directors since 2006, specifically serving on the Sports & Wellness Committee, the Maccabi Committee and currently on the Executive Committee.

Matt P. Baker

This past year, Matt co-chaired the JCC Maccabi Games®. He and co-chair Bonnie Schweiger worked with hundreds of volunteers and leaders to bring an extraordinary event to our community in August. Under their leadership, the Games were a resounding success and solidified the position of the Levis JCC as a key community connector.

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs for individuals of all ages. With a preschool, summer camp, family activities, athletics, cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs programming, as well as a thrift shop for bargain hunters, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone.

Learn more at www.levisjcc.org.

The City of Boca Raton to host annual Landscape Excellence Awards on Wednesday, June 3 BOCA RATON, FL – The Boca Raton Beautification Committee will announce the winners of the Annual Landscape Excellence Awards on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at Boca Raton City Hall located at 201 West Palmetto Park Road. A luncheon, sponsored by Lang Realty and Lang Management, will follow.

Each year, the Committee honors local businesses for their landscaping efforts in several different categories. The recognition encourages businesses, homeowners associations and schools in the city limits to improve their landscaping and add to the beauty of Boca Raton.

“Lang Realty and Lang Management salute these leaders and their efforts in making Boca Raton a beautiful city for all of us to enjoy,” said Scott Agran, president of Lang Realty. “We are proud to be the sponsor of this annual luncheon and join in celebrating the beauty of Boca.”

The Boca Beautification Committee was formed in 1983. City Council Member Al Edmunds and the first Chairman of the Boca Raton Blue Ribbon Beautification Committee, David Ashe, funded a landscape project on South Federal Highway at Royal Palm Way. This small area of 350 feet was the “seed” for the beautification of Boa Raton and has spread to include more than five million square feet of landscaped medians and right of way throughout the city today.

The positive response to this original effort led to the formation of an all volunteer Beautification Committee.

The group expands on this original concept with an array of activities and programs held throughout the year. The group’s goals are to work with the City to make Boca Raton the most beautiful city in America.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information contact drmapper@ gmail.com.

Lang Realty was established in 1989 and has grown from a modest start with just three sales associates to become one of the top real estate companies in South Florida.

The company has more than 400 agents with offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Manalapan, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Port St. Lucie.

For more information about Lang Realty and details on current listings, call 561-9892100 or visit www.langrealty.com.

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Boca Raton-headquartered Promise Healthcare, Inc. continues growth Opens new acute care hospital in Miami-Dade

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OCA RATON, FL – Promise Healthcare, a leading national long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital company, expands its industry presence today to 19 facilities in eight states with the grand opening of its first hospital built and managed in South Florida. The 56,000-square-foot, 60bed, all-private-room LTAC hospital will serve physicians and their patients living and working in northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties. When fully staffed, Promise’s entry into Miami-Dade will create more than 150 new jobs for the area.

Corporate and senior management from the new Promise Hospital of Miami were joined by area government and healthcare industry officials, management of surrounding hospitals, physicians and other healthcare professionals and business and community leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by the first public tours.

During grand opening ceremonies, Promise Healthcare officials named and dedicated the new six-acre hospital campus in ‘respect, appreciation and admiration’ of William M. Vazquez, Esq., who served as Senior Vice President/Legal Counsel for Promise Healthcare during its founding years as an integral part of the leadership team who laid the foundation to grow the company from its initial acquisition of six hospitals to the industry leader Promise Healthcare is today with 5,000 staff members.

According to Promise Hospital of Miami CEO Ted Welding, the new facility “is like any other acute care hospital only that it specializes in high acuity long-term hospital care for patients suffering from the most complex of medical conditions.”

The hospital’s distinctive LTAC environment provides acute medical care and aggressive therapy services for patients with unresolved, acute, or catastrophic illnesses, as well as multiorgan disease processes who require an average length of stay of 25 days or more.

“At Promise Hospital critically ill patients with multiorgan conditions are afforded ‘the benefit of extended time’ to effectively hasten recovery and achieve personalized goals,” shared Welding. “We look forward to working collaboratively with hospitals and healthcare professionals in surrounding communities as together we deliver a dynamic synergistic approach in the patient continuum of care that is founded in optimal personalized healthcare excellence.”

Promise Healthcare President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Gold reported that the new hospital is modeled after Promise’s successful custom design/builds of Promise LTAC hospitals in Bossier City and Vidalia, Louisiana and The Villages in Florida incorporated with special design and patient care nuances to give it a cheerful Miami Lakes ‘sense of place’ and provide convenience for physicians and their patients.

“Because we understand that family members and friends are important to the healing process, it should be comforting to both patients and those who visit frequently to have state-of-the-art LTAC hospital services close by,” said Gold who is celebrating his 10-year anniversary with Promise, working along side CEO Peter R. Baronoff and its leadership team through its aggressive growth period.

Promise Hospital of Miami features all private rooms with 60 telemetry beds for patient monitoring while in rooms or during mobile transport and private showers; 52 med/surg beds; an eightbed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), four isolation rooms and a fully outfitted operating room suite with pre- and post-op anesthesia areas and full sterilization capabilities available to physicians to use should their patients admitted to Promise require them to perform interim surgical procedures during their hospital stay.

Also onsite are two dialysis stations; a wound care suite for the treatment of patients with complex conditions, including Stage III – IV pressure ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, infected surgical wounds, ulcerations of the skin caused by complications of diabetes and peripheral neuropathy and a full-service respiratory program team of respiratory therapists who manage treatment for patients with complex respiratory needs such as ventilator management, COPD, emphysema, pneumonia and bronchitis.

There is also a full-service in-house pharmacy, a Physicians Lounge And Dictation Area that provides physicians with a comfortable, functional private setting while charting or dictating their medical records; a private residence-style physician room with bed, private bathroom, and amenities that provides physicians with a respite during late evening calls that require the need for a physician to remain on-site; a family consulting room for private consultations with physicians; a multi-media room is available for training and education instruction; and a cafeteria is open to physicians, staff and visitors.

“All of us at Promise are both proud and inspired to be joining the Miami-Dade healthcare continuum while also supporting providers in southern Broward County,” noted Promise Healthcare CEO Peter R. Baronoff. “Known for our clinical ‘quality’ scores that outperform national averages, especially for our successful ventilator weaning program, we look forward to delivering increased specialized healthcare services and collaboration to make the area’s healthcare services second to none.”

Promise Hospital of Miami is located at 14001 NW 82nd Avenue in Miami Lakes.

For more information, admissions, and physician referrals and affiliation, call 786-609-9200 or visit www.promise-miami. com. For employment opportunities, contact HR Manager Ilyse Jennings by phone 786-609-9033 or via fax 786-513-0363 or email ijennings@promisehealthcare.com.

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SKLAR CELEBRATES SUMMER

Free community ‘Suntime, Funtime’ Fest to fund 25 summer camp scholarships Sunday, June 28th BOCA RATON, FL – Sklar Furnishings proves ‘summertime is easy…and the living is Stressless®’ in South Florida at the free community ‘fun’ and ‘fund’ raising SunTime, FunTime fest the contemporary furnishings leader is hosting Sunday afternoon, June 28th to help send 25 youngsters to summer camp at Florence Fuller Child Development Centers (FFCDC).

(Standing) Pat and Rick Howard, Sklar Furnishings (Seated) Diane Shawcross and Ellyn Okrent, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers

Held from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. at its Boca Raton showroom at 6300 North Federal Highway, the event will feature a ‘top down’ convertible auto showcase, craft beer tastings

by Saltwater Brewery, chillin’ out summer smoothies, hot season fashions and recreation, the latest trends in poolside lounging and dining, designer tips on the best of outdoor and indoor living and more.

Event-goers will also have the chance to win a $1,000 Sklar shopping spree to spend

on their choice of customized outdoor or indoor furnishings and accessories at the only independent contemporary furniture showroom and design center of its kind in the region.

Beginning June 1st and running through event close, Sklar Furnishings is presenting its ‘Chairs-of-Care’ raffle to win a Leather Stressless® recliner valued at $2,995. Limited solely to 100 opportunities priced at $25 per entry, 100 percent of monies raised will scholarship 25 children for a full week of FFCDC summer camp.

“Our entire team continues to be impressed by the dedication of all those caring for families enrolled in Florence Fuller Child Development Centers camp and school programs,” noted Pat Howard, co-owner of Sklar Furnishings with Rick Howard. “We believe that all children deserve to enjoy a summer camp experience that inspires our youth on so many levels, from sports, arts, music and nature to life-long friendship-making.”

FFCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children from economically challenged families with the goal of preparing children for a lifetime commitment to learning and empowering their families to build a brighter future.

Through education, employment assistance, and a powerful support system of teachers and staff that truly care, FFCDC believes that every child should have the chance to learn, grow, and experience success in school and life regardless of their ability to pay.

“We so appreciate the ‘longtime giving’ by Sklar Furnishings,” noted FFCDC Executive Director Ellyn Okrent. “Its innovative and fun Chairs-of-Care program will ensure that dozens of children will have a safe and fun place to enjoy the summer while their parents remain strong in the work force.”

For more information, visit www. sklarfurnishings.com or ask for a Sklar Furnishings Design Associate at (561) 463-8815.

Local author discusses challenges of raising a special needs child at

Event at “Celebration of Hope and Help for Special Needs Families”

By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer Jan Jessup of Boca Raton remembers the horrible day in 1953 when she found her infant daughter in her crib, not breathing, her skin turning blue.

“You’d think that was the worst that could happen … but no,” she says in her book about the angst, pain and joy of raising a special needs child in the 1950s. “It was just the start of a dreadful, frightening journey.”

Author and mother of a daughter with developmental disabilities Jan Jessup speaks at “A Celebration of Hope and Help for Special Needs Family.” Photo by Dale King

Jessup shared her book and personal story with an audience at the Twin Palms Center for the Disabled in Boca Raton last month. Three organizations – Twin Palms, the Habilitation Center and JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care) – cosponsored “A Celebration of Hope and Help for Special Needs Families” at Twin Palms’ headquarters on Northwest 35th Street.

Guest speaker Jessup, author of Will I Be on Television?, a book recalling how she raised her daughter, Lindsay, now 62, who suffered a brain injury at birth, said the world was unprepared to deal with disabled children in the early ‘50s. “They said there were institutions for kids like this,” she said.

But Jessup was determined not to ship her child to such an unloving place.

The author said her daughter, whose brain injury resulted from oxygen deprivation, has an IQ of 62, but has grown up sociable and talkative. Lindsay lives in a group home in her mom’s native Minnesota, but visits Boca frequently. She was in town to celebrate her birthday with her family on Easter Sunday.

Besides living in Minnesota, Lindsay also works for Opportunity Partners, a Minnesota nonprofit that works alongside people with disabilities to provide job training, employment and residential support for people to live more independently and succeed on the job.

Opportunity Partners opened in 1953 in three small bungalows, but has grown to

“occupy three acres.”

Jessup said disabilities were taboo for years. “It took until the late 1970s for disabled children to be more accepted.”

She urged the crowd to read her book, as it offers insights into the impact of disabled children on family, loved ones, friends and medical practitioners. The book contains a special section by Dr. Susan E. Folstein, who has been honored for her work in autism and genetics.

Calling upon her own experience, the author suggested that adults and older children allow disabled people “to be who they are and praise them for how well they are doing.” She said Florida could use the type of facilities available in Minnesota, spearheaded years ago by Gov. Hubert Humphrey and his wife, inspired by their granddaughter with special needs.

“Lindsay would live in Florida if there were places” to accommodate her, said Jessup.

The three organizations that joined together at the May 13 event do offer various types of care to those with disabilities.

Twin Palms Center’s mission, said director Bari Aronson, is to “provide a unique day program for individuals diagnosed with development delays by offering social, academic and daily living skills training in a secure environment.” For information, visit www.twinpalmscenter.com.

“The Habilitation Center, incorporated in 1978, is set up to equip adults with special needs with the knowledge, skills and behavior needed to lead useful, independent lives,” said Monique DeLaTorres, director of programs. It provides individually tailored vocational training programs. Visit www. habcenter.com.

Director of Program Services for JARC, Nancy Freiwald, said that agency operates 10 group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, along with apartments for those who do not require 24-hour supervision. It also provides vocational training. Visit www.jarcfl.org.

The book Jan Jessup wrote about raising a daughter with developmental disabilities.

Photo by Dale King

Boca Raton author’s new children’s storybook says no to bullying BOCA RATON, Fla. — Author Victoria M. Howard announces the nationwide release of the third book of her children’s book trilogy, “The Adventures of Max: Max and His Friends Save the World.”

In “The Adventures of Max: Max and His Friends Save the World,” Max, the Bolognese dog, comes back in this warmhearted educational book written for children of all ages. In this story, Max starts a movement that changes the world for the better. Accompanied by his dog friends, Max teaches humans the proper values, priorities and morals, and he discourages bullying in all forms.

Howard writes her children’s book trilogy, “The Adventures of Max,” as the new, innovative way of guiding children,

which is the country’s future, down the right path in life.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Howard, who is the author of at least 10 books, was voted “Woman of the Year” in 2011 by Worldwide Who’s Who for Women.

She is an advocate of harness racing, having bred and raced horses for 40 years. Howard has also once represented her state in the Mrs. USA Pageant.

For more information, please contact Michelle Whitman, publicist, at (405) 458-5642 or send an e-mail to michelle@ keymgc.com.

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Charitable foundation delivers personalized stuffed animals BOCA RATON, FL – Volunteers from the Boca West Community Charitable Foundation made a special delivery to the four-year-old students at Florence Fuller Child Development Center’s East Campus in Boca Raton on May 1. Each child was presented with his or her own personalized stuffed animal, known as a “Budsie.”

Foundation volunteers visited the classroom previously and helped the children design and color unique drawings that were then turned into Budsies in partnership with Budsies.com. In addition to providing volunteers, the Boca West Foundation provides funding for a Health Specialist on the West Campus of Florence Fuller.

Mounts Botanical Garden – the perfect spot for young “pirates” to explore this summer.

Mounts Nature Camp 2015: Pirates in the Garden

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EST PALM BEACH, FL – Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach is launching the garden’s first summer camp for children this month, entitled Mounts Nature Camp: Pirates in the Garden.

“Parents are always looking for positive, educational experiences for their kids during the summer time, so we at Mounts are inviting them to discover the magic of the garden,” said Allen Sistrunk, director of Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. “The first Mounts Nature Camp promises to be full of adventure, discovery, creativity and fun as children explore the world around them using a mix of nature exploration, science activities, art, stories and games on our 14 beautiful acres.

“Because South Florida is steeped in buccaneer history, the first Mounts Nature Camp will have a pirate theme,” he added.

“Taking that spirit of adventure, our Garden Story Pirates will guide youngsters on a voyage discovering magical spaces throughout Mounts Botanical Garden. We will embark on a Treasure Trek exploring the natural environment, learning the stories behind

unusual botanicals. Each of our programs offers playful and creative opportunities for children to utilize their powers of observation and spirit of adventure through nature exploration, science activities, art in the garden, stories and games. Each day will be filled with outdoor, hands-on activities and time to create art. Participating children will gather garden materials to create art projects and work together on collaborative creations. Our goal is to balance curiosity-driven free time with content-based activities that incorporate both structured and self-directed learning. And, of course, we promise to make it fun!”

The Mounts Nature Camp will offer three concurrent sessions for kindergarten and first graders, second and third graders, and fourth and fifth graders, running for two week-long segments, June 8-12 and June 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost to enroll is $125 per week for Mounts members and $175 for nonmembers. Financial scholarships are available. To sign up, please contact Program Coordinator Rochelle Ibanez Wolberg at 561.233.1730 or email RWolberg@pbcgov.org

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Nevaeh showing off her Budsie and her picture that it was based on

“The children were so excited about receiving their very own personalized stuffed animal. Some kids had designed whimsical creatures, and others had drawn butterflies, dragons or horses; but each child received a fantastic hand-sewn stuffed creature to take home that looked just like their original design,” said Arthur Adler, founder

of the Boca West Community Charitable Foundation. “They were thrilled to see their artwork brought to life.”

The Boca West Community Charitable Foundation was started by members of Boca West Country Club in November 2010 with the purpose of giving back to the Boca Raton community. The foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County areas. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $3.2 million for specific programs of 19 local charities.

Children from Florence Fuller with volunteers from Boca West Foundation and Budsies

Federation’s Sister City Exchange Takes JFS Social Workers to Israel

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t was no surprise that when two managing social workers from Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) recently headed to Kiryat Bialik, Israel, just north of Haifa, they were welcomed like family. They set out to learn about how clinical care and senior/social services operate, and returned with far more.

Our Israeli Sister City may be located far across the globe but, since 2002, the two communities have just kept getting closer by building living bridges through Partnership 2Gether (P2G) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Residents and institutions – women, students, athletes, educators, physicians, law enforcement and more - have been coming together through a wide array of exchanges, visits and shared projects around common experiences, goals and needs for the enhancement of both communities. And all the while they’ve also been forging personal multigenerational relationships among individuals and families.

In the latest professional exchange, Dianne Matthew, LCSW, JFS Vice President of Clinical Services, and Laurie Intondi, LCSW, JFS Vice President of Senior Services, spent five days with social workers in Kiryat Bialik. Together with Shosh Sukenik, local head of social services, and her devoted staff, they toured various senior day centers, after-school programs for children from families in need, a day club for Ethiopian-Israeli women, youth center for teens at risk, and more.

Matthew and Intondi also took part in a training session at a family therapy center, and watched a unique, emotionally moving theatrical production, “Edut” (testimony), enacted by Holocaust survivors together with teenagers.

Throughout the visit, the JFS social workers met many Israeli professionals and, from the outset, learned how social services function in Kiryat Bialik and Israel in general. At their welcome reception, dignitary greetings and an impressive performance from local young musicians were followed by a “here and there” open discussion, comparing the different frameworks of social services in Israel and the US.

“Many of the same concerns we address also face Israel’s social services, like mental illness, domestic violence, child abuse and the array of senior needs,” said Matthew.

“Yet they operate quite differently within the government structure and national health care.

Preventative care for children is good from young ages on, and everyone has access to care, but there are huge waiting lists for governmentsponsored social service programs and there is always a risk of cutbacks in difficult times.”

“In fact, many services depend heavily on our Jewish Federation and others to meet vital needs,” added Intondi. “We saw an overwhelming respect and sense of responsibility for elders, including them in all activities.”

“This latest professional exchange continues the great success of our innovative Partnership 2Gether program in sharing expertise that directly benefits our community and Kiryat Bialik, while building personal and professional relationships between our community and Israel,” said Matthew C. Levin, Federation President & CEO.“ “We are grateful to the Federation’s P2G program for making it possible for us to learn so much, to make wonderful friendships in our Sister City, and to strengthen the bridge between South Palm Beach County and Kiryat Bialik,” said Danielle Hartman, JFS President & CEO. For more information about Partnership 2Gether, contact Barbara Kabatznik at 561-8526050 or barbarak@bocafed.org.

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County engages and galvanizes local residents and organizations to build and sustain a strong, caring Jewish community toward addressing and planning for Jewish needs locally, in Israel and around the world. Learn more at jewishboca.org.

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tradition known as the “hooding” ceremony, led by Stuart L. Markowitz, MD, senior associate dean for student affairs and society dean of the Charles Drew Society, and Jennifer Caceres, MD, society dean for the Elizabeth Blackwell Society in FAU’s medical college.

“The ‘hooding’ is an important rite of passage that formally acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of our

graduates,” said Markowitz. “We concluded the hooding ceremony with the graduating class reciting in unison the Hippocratic Oath to remind them of the high standards of performance and behavior that they should aspire to and reach as they enter into their professional careers as physicians.”

FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first and only medical school in Palm Beach County, launched in 2010.

The inaugural class of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

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At Gumbo Limbo Environmental Camp, children and teens will be immersed in the native world around them through outdoor fun and hands-on activities! Games at the beach, dipnetting in the lagoon, and cane-pole fishing are just a few of the outdoor adventures that bring our campers back year after year.

Older campers learn to canoe! Registration is now open to Boca Raton residents AND Non-residents. This summer we are offering EXTRA afternoon sessions. Many of the sessions still have openings! Sessions that are full/almost full are noted below.

YAD Comedy Night Live

The Young Adult Division of Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County presents their year-end event, “Comedy Night Live” featuring Dan Ahdoot on Saturday, June 13 at 9 p.m. at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton. The comedian, actor and writer has been seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show & Last Comic Standing, ABC’s Super Fun Night and Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers. Admission includes top-shelf open bar, a live DJ and more. For more information, contact Brian Sarran at 561.852.3165 or brians@bocafed. org. To register, visit www.jewishboca.org/ comedynightlive. Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 at the door.

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Local Professor earned Gold Medal for history book Visit the website at http://www.myboca. us/rec/campbocaweb/ and download the 2015 Summer Camp brochure for more information about the camp and the registration process. After you obtain your user name and password from one of the Boca Raton Community Centers, you can register here: http://www.myboca.us/rec/webtrac. shtm. Registration for this camp is through the City of Boca Raton, not Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. For questions about camp registration, call 561-393-7888. For questions about the camp, call 561-544-8615.

Camp Times: Morning Session 8:30 am-12:00 pm Afternoon Session 1:00 pm-4:30 pm 2015 Camp Dates: Week 1: June 15-19, entering grades 1, 2 Week 2: June 22-26, entering grades 3, 4 AM session is almost full Week 3 is Full Week 4: July 6-10, entering grades 5, 6 AM session is almost full Week 5: July 13-17, entering grades 1, 2 AM session is full Week 6: July 20-24, entering grades 3, 4 Week 7: July 27-31, entering grades 5, 6

Dr. Robert Watson, professor of American Studies at Lynn University, has been recognized for earning a gold medal in 2015’s Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY). Watson’s publication, America’s First Crisis: The War of 1812, won the best book award in this year’s U.S. history category – one of several entries.

IPPY is the largest book award with nearly 3,000 publishers from around the world participating in the contest annually. Watson attended an exclusive awards ceremony in New York City on May 27.

America’s First Crisis: The War of 1812 highlights historical details on what Watson refers to as “the most important fascinating and bizarre war in our history.” Interestingly enough, not many people know anything about it at all. “It was truly a global conflict that forged a nation out of a collection of states, and we came within a stone’s throw of being destroyed by the British and ceasing to exist as a nation,” explained Watson.

Gold, silver and bronze IPPY medals will be awarded in 78 national, 24 regional and 10 e-book categories, chosen from nearly 6,000 entries from authors and publishers in all 50 U.S. states, eight Canadian provinces and 34 countries overseas. The winners make up a reading list that is extensive

Federation Women’s Philanthropy Installation Celebrates at Boca Raton Museum of Art

Against the vibrant backdrop of amazing works of art, nearly 100 Jewish women came together on April 27, 2015, for the annual installation of the Women’s Philanthropy Board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Together, with joy, laughter and some tears, they remembered and celebrated the past year, then recommitted as they looked to the year ahead with Installation Chair Gail Greenspoon, Women’s Philanthropy Chair Judi Schuman, Immediate Past Chair Emily Grabelsky, and Matt Levin, Federation President & CEO. Rani Garfinkle shared her powerful experience on a recent mission to France following violent incidents there, and Robin Siegal spoke of her transformative experience in Women’s Philanthropy’s new Chapter Two program. The women enjoyed a gourmet brunch buffet at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and many toured the Helena Rubenstein: Beauty is Power exhibit after the program.

The 2015-2016 Women’s Philanthropy officers are: Judi Schuman, chair of Women’s Philanthropy; April Leavy, vice chair of Campaign; Eydie Holz, vice chair, Lion of Judah; Joan Hauser, vice chair, Pomegranate; Barbara Lewin, vice chair, Planned Giving and Endowments; Karen Dern, vice chair of Education; Janice Obuchowski, vice chair of Community Development; Rebecca Appelbaum, vice chair of Social Media; Marilyn Barry, secretary; Monica Goldstein, officer at large; Gail Greenspoon, officer at large; Margie Marlowe, officer at large; Janet Sahr, officer at large; Barbara Werner, officer at large; Emily Grabelsky, immediate past chair.

Adele Lebersfeld, Margie Marlowe, Barbara Werner, Helena Levine

Far From The Madding Crowd pre-screening party was hosted by Boca Raton’s “Truly You” a very inviting store in Mizner Park that Is run by two innovative women with patents on the products that they sell such as Dead Sea Salts or Crystal Candles.

and diverse, featuring new voices and viewpoints passionately expressed through soulful memoirs, insightful self-help books, and penetrating critiques of our social and political systems.

Sloan’s Dog Days of Summer run through June Sloan’s Ice Cream is launching an all new summer kick-off promotion entitled, “Sloan’s Dog Days of Summer.” Tuesdays at the Boca Raton shop in Mizner Park are pet-friendly, with tasty treats for both two-legged and fourlegged customers. Spend over $25 and get a free pint of ice-cream with your purchase.

Bring your family and your dog with you to the shop and receive a free milk bone treat for your four-legged fur friend. The offer runs until the end of June.

horses. She is also a former Miss America pageant contestant, a cofounder of The Maximillion Movement and Who’s Who Worldwide’s VIP Woman of the Year awardee.

The author currently lives in Boca Raton with her dog, Max.

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Boca Chamber’s 45th Annual Golf Classic

The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf event will be held at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club on Royal Palm Way on Friday, June 5. The big event begins with registration at 7:30 a.m., breakfast at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The Annual Golf Classic fields 36 teams of golfers who will enjoy a fun-filled and relaxing day on the greens, golfing and building relationships.

The eventful day also includes a putting contest and a luncheon/awards reception at 1:30 p.m. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com.

Boca Raton author imparts life lessons through animal tales

BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton resident and author Victoria M. Howard announced the nationwide release of her new children’s book, Max Goes to School, which is the second installment in her educational storybook series.

Starting school can be a very scary time for small children. In Max Goes to School, Max, the Bolognese dog, begins doggy school, where he meets dogs from different countries. He especially likes one, a French poodle named Gigi. The doggy students learn many crucial things, such as honesty, kindness and the importance of not judging others.

Young readers will enjoy this fun, easy-to-read children’s book.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises www.tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, the book is available through bookstores nationwide or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Howard is the author of 10 books. Her first book, Why Women Love Bad Boys, was translated and sold in 15 countries. She also wrote the “Max” series of educational books, which were inspired by her dog, Max. Aside from being an author, Howard is also a radio talk show host, an owner of a newspaper relationship column called “Dear Victoria,” and a trainer and breeder of race

Pam Capi, left, incoming president of the Boca Raton Women’s Club, receives a gavel from outgoing president Gwen Herb. - Photo by Barbara McCormick

Officers, members and friends of the Boca Raton Women’s Club met recently at Ruth’s Chris Steak House to honor Gwen Herb as she concludes seven years as club president.

During Herb’s tenure, the club’s previous name – Royal Woman’s Club – was changed to Boca Raton Woman’s Club. She is also credited with moving the meeting location from the Boca Raton Community Center to Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Her term also was marked by an increase in attendance of younger women by encouraging programs promoting a healthy lifestyle. Herb led members in fundraising events, including the Helen Babione Medical Scholarship Luncheon, which provided financial assistance to students studying in the medical field at local colleges. Club members also provided books for underprivileged children at the Youth Activity Center.

Incoming President Pam Oldfield Capi presented Herb with pink roses and a photo memento. Capi graduated from the University of Kentucky and enjoyed a long career in medical sales. She is completing her master’s degree in English at Florida Atlantic University and also does substitute teaching.

Club Advisor Helen Babione honored the new officers at a brief installation ceremony.

For information about Boca Raton Women’s Club activities, visit www.gfwc-boca.org.

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Skylar Mandell, age 15, of Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton raised over $1000.00 selling her unique, handmade bracelets and received 100 hair brushes from internationally acclaimed beauty company “The Wet Brush”.

All proceeds will benefit “4 Kids of South Florida”, an organization helping orphans in our community find foster care. For more information, visit 4kidsofsfl.org.

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The March of the Living is not just for teens! Meet Dr. Leon Weissberg, acclaimed Jewish educator and March of the Living

BOCA RATON, FL – Have fun, win prizes and celebrate local heroes at the Boca Raton Public Library this summer in the national Summer Reading Initiative, “Every Hero Has a Story.”

Summer reading is fun for the whole family and also provides an educational bridge between school years to prevent “summer slide,” during which students may lose up to two months of learning. The festivities will begin with a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 11 a.m.−1 p.m. at the Spanish River Library. Bring the kids to meet our local heroes, see a real police car and firetruck up close, and pick up a free fire hat. Enjoy face painting, games, snacks and a live DJ, and stop by the Thank You Booth to write a note of appreciation to our military heroes. The first 300 kids to enroll in Summer Reading at the party will receive a free comic book.

Summer Reading enrollment begins on June 8 for kids, tweens/teens, and adults.

Children will receive a free reading log, bookmark and book bag when they enroll and can collect a new prize each week for

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Adult Bus leader and Jack Rosenbaum, the Regional Director of the March of the Living, during this informational meeting for the 2016 “5-Star” Adult Bus to Poland and Israel. Find out how this remarkable trip, including the annual international March from Auschwitz to Birkenau, has been transforming lives of your neighbors. Space is Limited. All Adults are eligible to apply. *Poland-only options available.

RSVP required at mol@bocafed.org, or contact at 561.852.3318. Applications and Info available at www.molsouth.org Monday, June 8, 2015 • 7 pm At Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Campus, Levine Boardroom, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton. No charge.

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visiting the library. Tweens and teens will receive a free set of earbuds after enrolling at bocalibrary.org and will be placed in weekly drawings for gift cards when they log their summer books online. Adults will receive a free tote bag after enrolling at bocalibrary. org and will be eligible for an end-of-summer drawing for a Kindle Fire.

The Boca Public Library’s experienced and passionate library staff can match your child with the right reading materials to enhance summer reading enjoyment. Students and their families may also attend many new classes and activities this summer. Family Dates will encourage parents to take a break from their busy workweek to enjoy board games, Legos and movies with the kids on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Adults will enjoy the new film series, “Hang Up Your Spurs: The Evolution of the Western,” on Saturdays from June 13-July 25. And the whole family will bid farewell to Summer Reading with a Harry Potter Movie Marathon and costume party from August 5-8.

Be part of the action this summer at the Boca Raton Public Library and discover “Every Hero Has a Story.” For a full listing of classes and activities, pick up a copy of The Recreator or view the Events Calendar at bocalibrary.org.

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a PM district can walk or ride a shuttle to work, dinner and stores.

The Park at Broken Sound will be supported by new entry walls, monument signage and a series of marketing components sporting a new contemporary logo developed by award-winning, Fort Lauderdale-based ID & Design International (IDDI). “The monument walls will be updated first, as they are the defining entrances into the park,” said IDDI president and CEO Sherif Ayad. “The street signage, building entry monuments and street banners will be second.”

Already, two new projects are in the works for the park. TR Danburg got the City Council’s approval nearly a year ago to build 370 residential rental units inside the office park.

Schmier & Fuerring Properties – which created University Commons on Glades Road – also plans to develop 65,000 square feet of retail space at the newly named Park at Broken Sound.

Brian Schmier, the firm’s executive vice president, said the new retail and residential development will leave intact the park’s 29 acres of lakes and waterways and 28 acres of green spaces. The picturesque El Rio Trail runs through the property.

During the news conference, a new “master plan vision” for the park was announced – one that renews “sense of place,” heightens awareness of its features, advantages and benefits and highlights “smart growth” on many levels.

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The symptoms of depression, dementia and delirium often imitate and overlap one another creating a diagnosis dilemma. Ms. Petrie will discuss the differences and misconceptions behind these cognitive and behavioral symptoms. This presentation will look at the risk factors, symptoms and treatments.

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TPABS is located near major highways and a private airport, is equidistant between two international airports and features free city shuttles to and from Boca’s Tri-Rail station. It is also convenient to shopping, dining, art/culture, recreation, nightlife, major destination events, beaches and parks.

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APOC leadership tapped Boca Ratonbased PR firm Kaye Communications to design, build and message the park’s first website, develop a TPABS news bureau for destination storytelling and engage in visually and multi-media-rich social media platforms.

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“We want every child we serve at the Boys & Girls Clubs to have a memorable, fun-filled time at summer camp, “said Kevin Reagan, Director of Sports Fitness & Recreation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

“Gently used or new sports equipment and video game consoles like Nintendo Wiis or PlayStations go a long way at our Clubs. Every child needs the chance to just be a kid, and participating in the Play it Forward drive will really help our kids do just that.”

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Website started in Palm Beach The Little Gym of Boca/Delray recognized County turns user’s clicks into Delivering high-energy, fun programs that help donations for charitable causes children develop physical skills and self-confidence

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Little Gym of Boca/ Delray recently joined an elite group of franchises in the company’s prestigious President’s Circle. The winning franchise names were announced at the company’s annual “Reunion” conference, held from March 6-9 at The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Austin, TX.

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer A website started by local residents is currently raising money for nine different charities via user clicks. The website www.CaretoClick.com is built on a model which takes advertising revenue generated by user clicks to help donate and fund charitable causes. According to Chuck King, marketing director and spokesman for Care to Click, founder Tracilynn Scala created the website to give good people who have intentions to help others but not necessarily the money to do so, donate with the ease of a click, like or tweet. Boynton Beach residents Tracilynn and her husband Tracy Scala, own the website today.

In May, the Care to Click pets tab and banner on other portions of the website was recently used by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to alert users to their cause and raise money for their programs.

“The ASPCA did a takeover for the month. They came to us. It’s the biggest takeover our website has had. They have carte blanche of everything on the page and we have no problem with that because the ASPCA is a fundraising organization we believe in,” said King.

Pencils of Promise, UNICEF, Generosity.org, charity: water, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Carbonfund.org, National Wildlife Federation and CENTER FOR GREAT APES are all raising donation dollars on the Care to Click website. King said in the last year and a half, Care to Click has raised more than $10,000 for charitable causes.

“Expect that number to grow. A lot of people are out there that want to do good things,” said King.

Care to Click website tabs include dedicated pages to: cancer, children, disaster, education, environment, hunger, pets, rainforest, water and wildlife. Each of those website tabs offer options to donate a click, clip coupons, free offers, shop online, buy a t-shirt or read an informational blog.

At press time, according to www.CaretoClick.com some one million actions had been taken on the Care to Click website by users including 4,682,499 square feet of wildlife habitat saved, 1,018,057 days of vitamins given out to the world’s undernourished people, 553,268 days of water funded and 10,383,570 days of energy offset.

So, who’s clicking?

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The President’s Circle Award is bestowed on The Little Gym franchise locations that have shown exemplary performance in growing their member base. These top performing gyms excel at delivering a positive experience for children and their families, attracting new customers, and retaining existing customers by creating a loyal customer base.

“Our annual Reunion conference is the perfect venue for recognizing the achievements of these extraordinary entrepreneurs,” said The Little Gym President and CEO, Ruk Adams. “Each of our President’s Circle Award recipients excels at delivering on The Little Gym promise of helping young children burn energy, make new friends and have fun while they develop confidence in themselves and improve their physical skills.”

Reinforcing the strengths demonstrated by this year’s President’s Circle Award winners, this year’s Reunion sessions focused on “Growth through Simplification”, with Super Sessions and Breakout Sessions designed to remind attendees how to deliver maximum impact with each class by bringing fun and energy into each program.

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So, We Moved to the Burbs….

By David Ramoy The Pineapple Columnist: “Om” Wasn’t Built in a Day

Neatly cut grass, no cars parked on the street, newly paved driveways, recycling without a paper out of place, and friendly waves as far as the eye can see.

It’s official…we live in the suburbs. I moved here with the same conviction of any man who’s just worn down by constant noise of downtown living and the barrage of people driving back and forth in front of their home.

Now don’t get me wrong, from the bottom of my heart I love every nook and cranny of downtown Delray, BUT there comes a time when you need a change.

You may be thinking I sound like someone who is ready to pack it in and spend time on his shuffle board game, not a man in his 30’s still making his way in the world. Let the record show, not only am I ready, but I’ve already discussed special cleaning products for my driveway with my new neighbor. All I need is to come home to my girlfriend having a Tupperware party and we’re good to go! This month’s “Om” is focused on my own personal opinion regarding the pros and cons from Downtown living to Suburbia.

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Freedom Before I moved to Delray Beach 10 years ago, I lived in NYC. I came here on vacation, and like most people from South Florida, I wondered why would I not live here? However, after the honeymoon wore off, even an area like downtown Delray can feel crammed and congested. Once upon a time I would have laughed at myself for making that statement, but its true. Since moving to the burbs I feel like there’s room to breathe. There is serious value in being able to take my dog for a walk without cars buzzing up and down my block. Where I used to have to drive for health and wellness, I now have tennis courts, basketball and a pool at my disposal. I now understand the Jefferson’s a bit better than before.

Accessibility Ugh this one definitely goes to Downtown. When we decided to move away from Downtown Delray, we knew this would come back to bite us. Although we still live very close to it all, it’s truly not the same.

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Healing with Light

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple

The therapeutic use of light, photobiomodulation (PBM), has been utilized in Europe for over 40 years and recently gained FDA clearance in the United States in 2002. In essence it is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects in damaged tissue through the enhanced metabolism of local cells, increased blood flow, and increased immunity. Improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and decreased swelling are just some of the positive effects experienced by most patients. This cutting edge technology is revolutionizing the treatment protocols of simple strain/sprains to chronic debilitating joint and disc disorders.

A laser is any device which can be made to produce or amplify electromagnetic radiation in wavelengths ranging from 180 nm to 1 mm by the process of controlled stimulated emission. These wavelengths of light contain tiny particles called photons. These photons stimulate certain receptors or sensors on the mitochondria in cells thus enhancing energy production and metabolism. The type of cells affected depends on the tissue which is targeted by the laser. For example, in individuals with acute or chronic lower back pain the cells affected include those in the spinal joints and discs as well as the ligaments and tendons that surround the spine. This ensures healing at the level of the injury and not just a masking of the symptoms.

Laser technology is classified based on the wavelengths of light that the unit is able to produce as well as the power it is able to emit. The larger the wavelengths of light the greater the penetrating depth into the tissue and therefore the more effective the treatment. Shorter wavelengths of light treat

more superficial injuries whereas longer wavelengths treat deeper injuries including fractures. The power emitted by the unit also has a large impact on treatment time, healing time, and overall success. Generally more power equates too faster treatment times and most importantly shorter healing times. Which means the patient gets better faster. Classes range from I-IV. Class IV lasers usually emit from 5-12 watts of power and offer longer wavelength capabilities. The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology offers Class IV laser technology.

Effectiveness of laser therapy has been demonstrated scientifically. In-fact there are thousands of published studies demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy.

Among these, there are more than one hundred rigorously controlled scientific studies that document the effectiveness of laser therapy for many clinical musculo-skeletal conditions.

Laser therapy can benefit conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to knee pain to back pain.

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

He has sub-specialty training in vestibular disorders and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561-330-6096 and at thecondecenter.com.

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By Devin Burke Special to The Pineapple THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: What is gluten and should I be avoiding it?

ANSWER: Recently, there has been a lot of press around gluten. Gluten is a protein (amino acid) found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye and barley. It’s the glue-like substance that gives bread its elastic properties.

Gluten isn’t technically harmful to your health unless you have celiac disease, the most severe gluten allergy, or have a gluten sensitivity.

When you have Celiac disease, the immune system attacks gluten and the cells of the digestive tract. It is classified as an autoimmune disease and can lead to nutrient deficiencies, digestive issues, fatigue and an increase risk of many other diseases. It is believed to afflict about 1% of people with over 80% not even knowing they have it.

The other type of gluten intolerance is called ‘gluten sensitivity’ and is much more common. Those who are sensitive to gluten have adverse reactions such as headaches, brain fog, bloating and fatigue. It has been estimated that around 6%-8% of people have gluten sensitivity.

If you have any of the above symptoms or suspect you may have a sensitivity to gluten, simply eliminate it from your diet for 14 days, then reintroduce it and see how your body responds.

Important Note: Just because it says “gluten free” on the label doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Food marketers are smart and play into consumer treads. Since gluten has gotten more and more exposure over the past several years, food marketers are responding with more and more gluten free food products. For example, just because the box of cookies says “gluten free” doesn’t make them any healthier than if they had gluten in them. In fact, sometimes “gluten free” package food can be even more processed and contain even more sugar and other harmful ingredients simply to enhance the flavor and texture of the product.

The bottom line is that many processed artificial foods contain gluten. So by avoiding these foods, you will lose weight, have more energy and generally feel better. This begs the question… is it that you’re avoiding gluten

that you’re experiencing all these amazing health benefits? Or is it that the food you were consuming that contained gluten was simply not really healthy to begin with? Hmmmm….

Try this: If you’re someone who eats a lot of processed foods, try avoiding all processed foods for at least 14 days, then reintroduce a healthy food item that contains gluten (such as whole grain bread) back into your diet and see how your body responds. You may find that it really isn’t the gluten you’re sensitive to. Give this a try and let me know how it goes.

Gluten or not gluten…that is the question!

PS: I’ll be doing a book signing and giving a free lecture highlighting what foods cause sickness and how to avoid them, and introduce the healthiest foods on the planet based on my new book “Healthy Eating in the 21st Century” at Life Extensions Wellness Center on Saturday, June 20th at 1pm. Come enjoy free samples of a variety of healthy foods and drinks, purchase a book and say hello. Hope to see you there!

Devin Burke is a Wellness Educator, Health and Fitness Coach. He has studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. His life’s mission is to inspire and educate as many people as he can to experience optimal health. Visit www.

DevinBurke.com to learn more.

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as they returned to their gyms.

“All of the programs at The Little Gym of Boca/Delray have one simple idea at their core: when you make exercise fun and rewarding, you not only help children develop their physical skills, you help them build a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits and respect for their own abilities,” said Mitch Greenberg of The Little Gym of Boca/Delray.

“Receiving the President’s Circle Award this year is an affirmation that we are successfully delivering ‘Serious Fun’ to our children and value to their families.”

For more information about The Little Gym of Boca/Delray located at 15280 Jog Rd Ste E in Delray Beach, please contact them at 561-637-9992 or tlgbocadelrayfl@ thelittlegym.com, visit them at www. thelittlegym.com/BOCADELRAYFL, or visit www.TheLittleGym.com.

The Little Gym is an internationally recognized program that helps children build the developmental skills and confidence needed at each stage of childhood. The first location was established in 1976 by teacher and musician Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. The Little Gym International, Inc., headquartered

in Scottsdale, Arizona, was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept. Today, The Little Gym International has locations in 30 countries, with more than 200 gyms in the U.S. and over 300 total worldwide. For more information, visit The Little Gym at www.TheLittleGym.com.

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According to King, mostly women from the U.S. - 58 percent of the Care to Click website traffic is from women and the average person who comes to the website is on the site for almost three minutes and clicks on six of the Care to Click website pages. New users count for 59 percent of the traffic to the website.

How does care to click fund the charities and organizations it supports?

“Advertising revenue, our shop online feature and being active in social media clicks, like and tweets,” said King.

“We think people’s everyday actions make an impact on lives and the welfare of others.

If enough people feel this way we’ll be able to get more advertisers”. This in turn is more funding to the causes Care to Click supports.

King said shopping online from the care to click website offers prices from businesses that support the caused and the sharing of resources.

“The portion you save goes to the cause,” said King.

Care to Click is interested in guest blogs from experts on the topics and causes the site focuses on. Another initiative is the new Care to Search Extension by Care to Click. By using this new, free Care to Click browser users can link to product and retailers that give portions of the proceeds going to the charity that matters to the user. To learn more about this Care to Click feature visit: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QySM28rXYCA#t=48. For more information on Care to Click’s Care Page also visit: http://caretoclick.com/lls.

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Venture Construction Group of Florida kicks off statewide annual giving campaign Local construction and restoration company raises monies for ALS Association

Boca Raton-based Venture Construction Group of Florida, kicked off its 2015 annual corporate giving 2015 campaign at the Walk to Defeat ALS in West Palm Beach on March 21, 2015. They will sponsor the Walk to Defeat ALS in Miami-Dade County on September 26, 2015; and will sponsor the Ride to Defeat ALS in Tampa, Florida on November 7, 2015. Venture Construction Group of Florida donates thousands of dollars to the ALS Association every year.

“Part of our company mission is to help people in need. Philanthropic giving is an absolute must. My dad was diagnosed with ALS in 2010 and passed away in 2012.

He was a great man and instilled in me the importance of giving back. Watching him endure this was painful. It totally changed my life. I am determined to help beat this disease by supporting ALS research to help find a cure,” says Steve Shanton, CEO and founder of Venture Construction Group of Florida.

According to the ALS Association, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The disease affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) that control a person’s muscles. As the disease causes these motor neurons to deteriorate, the brain loses the ability to start and control voluntary muscle movement.

“Having a construction and restoration company headquartered in Florida means we help a lot of property owners rebuild after catastrophic storm events. We definitely see some of our nation’s worst storms here.

I am passionate about the storm repair and insurance restoration business because it allows me to help people rebuild after disaster strikes. I have the same passion for life and my business. Work with passion, give with passion, and always take the time to help others,” says

Steve Shanton, CEO and founder of Venture Construction Group of Florida.

In addition to providing construction, renovation and restoration services, Venture Construction Group of Florida helps property owners recover quickly after storm events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, wind, fire, and flood. Venture Construction Group of Florida has helped thousands of homeowners, commercial property owners, and property management companies recover from disasters and storm damage throughout Florida. Giving back to philanthropic charities is also an integral part of the company’s mission. Parent company Venture Construction Group also donates tens of thousands of dollars annually to other charities throughout the nation including ALS Association, Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, Luke’s Wings, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Susan G. Komen and more.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Venture Construction Group of Florida is a leader in residential and commercial construction, renovations, insurance restoration, storm damage repairs, and 24/7 emergency services throughout the state of Florida. They are a full-service general contractor and assist residential and commercial property owners with their construction and restoration needs.

Founded in 1998, Venture Construction Group of Florida services commercial and residential properties throughout the state including Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Hillsborough County and cities of Miami, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Vero Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Key West, Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Destin, Key Largo.

For more information call 866-459-8348 or visit us online at www.vcgfl.com.

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The Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep…Naturally!

By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple

“The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.”

– W.C. Fields

What could be sweeter than a night of peaceful, restful sleep? Sleep is the time for your mind and body to restore and heal itself. A good night’s sleep can put worries into perspective.

Through your dreams your subconscious mind makes sense of the events of your day. In dreams, your superconscious mind or “higher self” brings you guidance toward a better life.

Soothing, peaceful sleep rejuvenates your body, mind and soul!

“Sleep is the best meditation.” –

Dalai Lama

But if you’re like me, there may have been times when you found peaceful, restorative slumber elusive. Have the stresses of the day sometimes kept you tossing and turning when you longed for sleep? Or if you’ve had chronic insomnia, has restful sleep itself come to seem like a only a dream?

Before reaching for chemical sleep aids that may cause side effects and create dependencies, try the natural relaxation effects of reflexology!

You can easily give yourself and others a minireflexology session to help you shift gently into the sweet slumber you desire.

By stimulating reflex points on your feet, hands, face and ears, reflexology subtly impacts the whole body, affecting organs, glands and each and every part of the body. A short, easyto-learn reflexology routine working just on the feet can assist you—or a loved one—to drift off naturally. There are nearly 15,000 nerves in your feet alone, one of many reasons that foot reflexology is so calming, soothing and gently effective.

Reflexologists use a map of the feet (see chart) where all the organs, glands, and parts of the body are laid out in the same arrangement as in the body. The toes reflect the head. The ridge beneath the toes on the top part of the ball of

the foot is a natural shoulder or neck line. The ball of the foot reflects the chest. The arch mirrors the digestive organs and the heel and ankles contain reflexes for the reproductive system. Even the inside curve of each foot, where we find the important spinal reflex, corresponds to the actual curves of the spine.

Using my chart, here’s a 15-minute routine you can easily incorporate into your bedtime ritual: 1. Relax the feet, one at a time, with simple relaxation techniques: pressing and squeezing, lightly slapping or gently kneading—whatever feels good. Finish by pressing and holding your thumb on the solar plexus point of each foot for five to ten seconds each (see chart.)

2. On the bottom of each foot, “walk” your thumb up from the base of the heel to each toe (imagine your thumb is a caterpillar inching its way up your foot), then press these reflex points with the outer edge of your thumb or tip of your forefinger: • Head/brain (top of each toe) promotes clarity and positive thinking • Pituitary or “master gland” (center of big toe) stimulates/balances hormone secretions of all other glands • Pineal gland (outer side of big toe) secretes melatonin which controls our circadian rhythm/ sleep cycle • Thyroid (base of big toe) balances metabolism • Neck/shoulders (ridge of toes) releases tension • Chest/lungs (ball of foot) calms breathing • Solar plexus/diaphragm (under ball of foot in the center) encourages profound relaxation and peacefulness.

(If you have other particular areas of your body that are stressed and causing sleeplessness, you can press the corresponding reflex area or point. My book Feet First contains more extensive charts and routines for a wide variety of issues.)

3. Apply the relaxation techniques again and finish with another thumb press on the solar plexus point on both feet.

4. End with “breeze strokes”—lightly running your fingertips down the tops, bottoms and sides of each foot in a feathery motion, barely touching the skin. Repeat this several times. It is very soothing to the nerves.

Reflexology transports you into a state of deep relaxation where you are open to suggestions you give yourself. This is a good time for a pre-sleep affirmation such as, “A kind and forgiving world sings me to a peaceful sleep.” Also count your blessings and appreciate all of the good times in your day. Embrace and embody your joy. Envision how you would like your next day to be.

“Sleep is the real beauty secret.”

– Chelsea Leyland Your bedtime ritual can include a nurturing exchange of reflexology mini-sessions with your partner. Use these same techniques to help your child go to sleep easily. (They are also very helpful for a child with bed-wetting issues, combined with a reassuring visualization—such as a glowing white dome surrounding the home, keeping your family safe and happy.)

Sweet dreams!

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, worldrenowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the bestselling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Delray Beach.

Visit www.lauranorman.com • Call 561-272-1220

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Come have a flashback and good time as we celebrate Family Promise.

Believing that every child deserves a home, we empower families in making their transition from homelessness to sustainable independence Great music, food, costume contest & best brownie contest When: Friday, June 19, 2015 Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Delray Elks Lodge 265 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach General Admission: $25 Includes food from some of Delray’s best restaurants, dessert and 1 set of hippie beads. Cash bar Sponsorships Opportunities: Jimi Hendrix – $500 Includes: Reserved table for 8 people, 8 drink tickets, 16 beads, 8- 50/50 raffle tickets, name on sponsor ship board, Sign or banner (supplied by sponsor) and all marketing Santana – $250 Includes: 4 tickets to event, 4 drink tickets, 8 beads, 4- 50/50 raffle tickets, name on sponsorship board and all marketing Joe Cocker – $100 Inludes: 2 tickets to event, 2 drink tickets, 4 beads, 2- 50/50 raffle tickets, name on sponsorship board

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By David J. Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer

I didn’t have to think too hard when making the decision to become a Yoga instructor. There wasn’t a vision of Shiva, or conversation with a Buddhist monk on a mountaintop, but rather simply attending a class at a hot yoga studio in Delray Beach. Defeated physically, tested on every level mentally and emotionally, my first class at Hot Yoga of Delray surpassed all of my expectations. There was music and passion, plus twists and holds way beyond the 26 postures I’ve come to know. The teachers were smiling and engaging, while the owner, Jane Schreier, was glowing with warmth (pun intended). I walked out of class that day, much like finding a soul mate, I just knew.

Hi Jane! Please tell us about yourself.

My name is Jane Schreier, and I have been the proud owner of Hot Yoga of Delray from its inception when we opened our doors back in June of 2008. My personal journey into yoga actually began after receiving some disturbing news. After seeing an osteopath for knee pain I was having, it was explained to me the jogging I had been doing for many years had become a detriment to my knees. If I continued my routine I would need a knee replacement. So there I was faced with needing a new way to exercise (for both my physical and mental health). Not one for lifting weights or doing Aerobics, I began taking an informal yoga class here and there. I enjoyed the focus on breathe and liked that I was stretching – something I knew to be good for me. Then I did my first Hot Yoga class. This was like nothing else I had experienced ever before! It seemed as if I had discovered an entire new way of exercising, one that quickly became one of my most favorite activities. It had lead me to become a healthier and happier person and I let anyone who would listen know

how wonderful the benefits of Hot Yoga could be for them too (what my friends and family would come to know as “The Recruitment Session”).

Why did you believe it was your calling to open up a Yoga Studio?

Well as it turned out, all this talking about Yoga was predestination of what was to be. All of the benefits I touted about Hot Yoga that I wanted to share with others pushed me to do something drastic. Instead of just talking about Yoga, I was going to actually provide Yoga to people in the community. I figured that with my passion and belief in the benefits of Yoga, along with a strong desire to help others (be it with weight-loss, stress management, overcoming injuries, or just better mental and physical fitness) they could best be served if I had a studio of my own. A place where like-minded individuals could congregate to feed off the positive energy for each student’s own well-being. But I knew a key to the studio being a success was having a great team in place - I would need the best teachers around. So I reached out to Matthew Ruggiero (my favorite teacher at the time) and we teamed up. Then we recruited my husband (a CPA) to get on board. We each concentrated on our strengths and made this dream of mine a reality.

What about your Yoga Studio stands out from the rest?

We focus on people’s happiness, being nonjudgmental, non-competitive, and creating a warm (no pun intended) friendly communitylike environment. As a practicing student of several years, I was able to take my experiences in Yoga and really concentrate on the Student’s perspective of what they would desire in a studio. We understand that to some, a regular yoga practice is their medicine. We emphasize to our students that this is YOUR class – we are here to guide you, but no one knows you like yourself. And by recognizing and respecting that everyone is a unique individual, each with their own path, we encourage students to do what benefits them (all the while being mindful and respectful to their fellow classmates), not to focus on what they look like in the room – or getting into the final pose.

Favorite quote to live by.

Attitude is everything. If we have the right attitude there is nothing we cannot accomplish.

The sky isn’t the limit – your belief system is.

What is the best part about being a yoga teacher/studio owner?

The best part of owning a Studio and being a Yoga Teacher for me is getting to watch people’s lives change and flourish in so many ways. Assisting people in their journey to find their own personal empowerment and happiness (specifically seeing people who are not the healthiest become the best they can internally and externally – the truest mind and body connection) has been one of the most satisfying experiences of any work I have ever done. It is this that drives me to continually make each class my students have at Hot Yoga of Delray be a positive in their life. Namaste. Please check out our website! www.hotyogaofdelray.com On a personal note, Jane has been kind and welcoming to me since the first day I met her. I have always felt appreciated as a student at Hot Yoga of Delray. My mom, who recently passed away from leukemia, originally introduced me to Hot Yoga of Delray. She always spoke very highly of the studio and how much love she had for Jane. No matter your age or current fitness level, this studio makes you feel right at home. The biggest tribute to a studio is how you feel when you leave. Speaking for myself, I felt good enough to want to teach. That is a true testament to Hot Yoga of Delray, the teachers and especially to Jane. Namaste

Check out David Ramoy’s website for class times and more. www.davidramoy.com Davidramoy@gmail.com

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Why is losing weight so hard?

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer Getting fit and losing weight are consistently in the top 3 New Year’s resolutions year after year on virtually any list you can find.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why? Most people would simply blame our superficial society and the heavy emphasis on appearance across almost all demographic groups. This is certainly a part of it. Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe it is just plain hard?

The answer is yes, losing weight can be very difficult for many individuals for a number of different reasons. Now difficult by no means indicates that it is impossible.

Difficult means that without a strategic, methodical, well thought out plan, weight loss is either hard to achieve or not sustainable beyond a short period of time.

An essential part of a well thought out plan that is often overlooked is to analyze the less obvious reasons that may make losing weight more difficult for any particular individual, as well as the general population.

The most significant psychological factor that most people are oblivious to is the depth of the instant gratification fixation. We all know about instant gratification, having dealt with it since childhood. What we may not realize is that this seemingly simple principle has many layers of complexity that develop as we reach adulthood. The depth that I am referring to is best exemplified in the almost compulsive tendency of people to chase fad diet after fad diet.

Fad dieting does not work. If it did you would not be reading this. Fad diets are immensely successful at generating revenue for the companies that promote them, yet abysmal failures when it comes to sustainable weight loss for the great majority of the population. How can that be possible? They capitalize on the natural human preference for instant gratification.

Unless we are trained otherwise, we humans will consistently pick instant gratification over delayed gratification.

We can further intensify this tendency by repeatedly making immediately gratifying choices. In situations involving obesity, more often than not there are long standing patterns of instantly gratifying self-indulgence with food. Due to the frequency of the physiologic need to eat, the opportunity to make these types of choices comes along rather often.

When food becomes a vehicle for quick gratification, whether it is for pleasure or to quell emotions, the behavior can become deeply engrained. This tendency is easily transferred over to fad dieting, due to the quick results often seen.

Fad diets yield quick results and no one can argue that. The problem lies in that the results are not sustainable and the several pounds of fat, muscle and bone that are lost are fully regained in the form of mostly body fat.

The greater problem really lies in that the very behavior we are trying to retrain, repetitive instant gratification, is actually reinforced by fad dieting. That type of dieting, despite being presented as a solution for the problem, actually makes the problem worse at the very core of the human behavioral drive.

The ultimate solution does involve the human behavioral drive, but not in the manner affected by fad diets.

The key to success in weight loss involves retraining the individual to thrive on delayed gratification while implementing a personalized nutritional plan that avoids triggering hunger and caters to the individual’s metabolic profile. The specificity of the meal plan to the needs of the individual is of critical importance.

Certain foods that work well for one person may not be nearly as effective for someone else. These trends are not governed by simple rules but can be effectively identified by an experienced nutritionist. This is where professional consultation can really make a difference.

The correct meal plan, together with a consistent exercise regimen, results in a sustainable loss of body fat with preservation of muscle and bone mass. This type of weight loss does not happen as quickly as what you would see with a fad diet, but it also does not

trigger a rebound weight gain.

Doing it the right way does take some work and patience, but when you get there you are much more likely to stay there. The steady weight loss also provides the delayed gratification we seek. You can harness even more gratification by shifting your focus away from a “target weight” and actually settling in and enjoying the journey.

The process of learning and embracing a healthy lifestyle can actually be immensely pleasurable in and of itself. Make it fun.

Make it something you look forward to rather than looking at it as work. You may actually experience more satisfaction and happiness from the positive life changes than from the actual weight loss.

Raul J Rodriguez, MD is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center for Healing, as well as the founder of Fit Club Delray, a social fitness group that fosters an active and healthy lifestyle.

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of the world, schlepping ourselves looking for parking spots, paying for parking meters and concerned about 1-drink limits in order to safely drive home. The same people I used to mock trying to scramble for parking have now become my peers. This one still irks me.

Safety Burbs all the way! Living downtown comes with pubs and with the pubs comes pub patrons. Conveniently, most of those patrons would pass my front door on a regular basis, providing some colorful noises, fights and even car accidents. My new environment is immaculate and the neighbors are some of the nicest people I’ve met. Not to say downtown people weren’t amazing, but as I’m getting older and thinking of starting a family, the burbs are a much safer option in my opinion.

No more “I love you bro” being screamed on weekends at 2 am. Love me some guard gate!

Excitement Sighs…. Downtown by TKO. Lets face it, downtown living forces you to be more social. Who needs Netflix when you have a Jazz Festival going on two blocks over or a farmers market every Saturday morning within walking distance! Want a new piece of art? How about a pitcher of Sangria? Well, then don’t hesitate to throw on some flip-flops and just walk on over baby!

Friends come to visit? Nothing says cool like being able to mosey on over to all the action simply by walking or taking a golf cart.

Downtown living is truly accessible. There’s always something to do. You never have to

worry about drinking and driving, and the only time you say the word “Uber” is when you get really excited. Downtown living is just awesome.

So there you have it, my interpretation of burbs vs. downtown. Agree or disagree, this is just my opinion, and who knows, this may all change in the next six months. Here is what I know now; life is full of changes and transitions and you will find yourself living in many different settings, states and even countries. My advice- there are pros and cons to each place – BUT wherever you are NOW – enjoy the pros and forget about the cons, because your next big life change may take you to a place where you miss those things… like not having to look for a parking spot.

Check out David Ramoy’s website for class times and more. www.davidramoy.com Davidramoy@gmail.com

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He or She Hair Salon Question My boys all make fun of me because I go to, lets call it, a lady centric hair salon, rather than one of these trendy barber shops for my hair. Personally, I don’t need the whiskey, oldfashioned furniture and ironic wall art. C’mon John - I know you’re with me on this one. Real forward thinking contemporary gentlemen like us go to hair stylist - not mustache curling, tattooed hipster barbers right?

Paul

Answer (I will preface this answer with this: I am extremely pro-whiskey.)

Doooooood, why do your friends even think about your haircut?

I love all these pictures of skinny guys with long beards, piercing blue eyes, plunging collars, meaningless, decorative pirate tattoos, trendy hair cuts and fake-worn in boots, staring at the camera and posing. The hashtags about beards and feigned ambivalence about their appearance is precious. They are just as if, if not more, appearance obsessed than any purveyor of a ‘lady-centric’ salon. If a trendy barber salon is your style, that’s fine, but let’s not delude ourselves: you’re spending an hour in the mirror today.

Paul, go get your haircut from whoever does the preferable job. That’s it. Personally, I have more faith in a ‘salon’ than a ‘barber’ to clean me up. There are several trend barbers in my neighborhood with names like ‘Wolf’ or faux-urban like ‘The Block’ and I won’t go in.

They are scenes. Similar to what you described,

with a bunch of guys lounging about. I don’t need to be plied with whiskey, straight razor shaves, and homemade tables. I’d like my hair cut please.

And just like anything that becomes a trendy scene imitating a style that maybe, at some point, could have been OK, the quality naturally waters down. One cocktail bar, ok, sure I’ll have a negroni! Twelve cocktail bars, I’ll pass on the ‘pomegranate fister.’ I realize I sound like an old man, I’m OK with that, just be sure to cut my hair high and tight.

What do I like about my salon? My stylist, she cleans me up, massages my scalp, and I look good. They do a professional job where I’m at, and I don’t get nervous when I go in because it looks like a place to get your hair cut rather than a bar during prohibition managed by a guy wearing suspenders who took four hours to get ready for work.

But people have their opinions and can go where they like, a fact your chums haven’t picked up on. They are making fun of appearances, because you care about your appearance, while obviously caring a great deal about their appearances, plus caring about your appearance to boot. Those mean girls! Your friends, and a lot of fellows with extremely coifed beard cut combos, appear to be much more image concerned than 99% of people and this is somehow ‘manly.’

There is nothing wrong with caring about your look (my general standard is: hygienic with nice shoes), but to insult you for caring about your appearance by getting your haircut where women do, let’s just all be happy with ourselves and respect each other. You’re doing fine, keep getting your hair cut wherever you are comfortable, ditch your buds the next time they want to go denim shopping, buy a bottle of scotch, and sit back, happy with who you are, not with who the guy next to you thinks you are.

South Florida you could get your hair cut by a can opener and I’d still think you are beautiful, but I know you got problems, you got your hair cut by a can opener. Send them into thenjackhappened@gmail.com and we’ll help and put them in print.

3. Get a Spray Tan. Want to hide those flaws, put a spark in your relationship or get your glow on in photos, then you need a spray tan.

It’s another anniversary for Local Mom Scoop!

By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer A lot can happen in a year, a month even in a day. Local Mom Scoop has been contributing to the Pineapple Newspaper for a year and it’s been my pleasure sharing the Scoop with all of you.

When I look back at the articles I’ve written, I can see how my life and Local Mom Scoop has changed.

Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way as a mom and an entrepreneur.

1. You still don’t get enough sleep.

I thought with my kids being older, those baby years would be behind me. Now, there are nightmares, sleep walking, stalling, colds, nose bleeds, and just general missing your mom.

2. You need to disconnect.

There are times when you need to throw your phone in your purse and forget about it. It can be such a distraction around your family that you might miss out on some of the most cherished and hilarious moments.

4. Shop on Atlantic Avenue.

Over the past year, so many new boutiques have opened on Atlantic Avenue for men and women. When I was in need of an outfit for an event or special occasion, I’ve reached out to the local boutiques to look and feel fabulous. I’ve also made some great relationships with owners and managers of these boutiques. You need personal attention? They are there to help.

5. Find your pose.

After attending many events and being in front of photographers, I realized “one hand on the hip” is my pose. It may seem funny or weird when you are doing it, but your photos will look so much better.

6. Don’t let your kids make you feel guilty.

I take my kids to birthday parties, ballet practice and soccer games. We have movie, karaoke, and beach nights, and the list goes on. It seems when it’s time for work events, date nights or a girls night out, I’m made to feel like I’m the worse mother alive. Well, someone once told me to “give guilt the finger”. Walk out the door, do what you need to do, because you’ll probably have a visitor in the middle of the night anyway.

7. Everyday is Mother’s Day There are amazing highs and some lows of being a mom. Scheduling, sleep, making time for yourself all sound like the perfect combo, but they don’t always go as planned.

So, have a dance party, drink a glass of wine, take a deep breath, smile more, watch a funny show, or go to the beach. Because you need to know that you are doing the best you can!

20-Something and stuck in transition?

By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer Recently in my Coaching Practice I am seeing more women and men ages 24 – 34 come in for Life and Love Coaching. The choices you make during these years are pivotal to establishing one’s entire life path. Those in their younger twenties are worried about career decisions. There is nothing like the feeling that “You did it!” when you graduated from college. No matter your age, this is certainly a milestone to be proud of. However, this also starts a major life transition; as you dream of things to come, and yet, worry – where will this all lead me? Great paying jobs are still hard to acquire, and many companies have eliminated benefits, or only hire part time employees. So where do you go from here?

Many college kids come home.

Once home, they often get stuck doing a local job at minimum wage. There may be college loans that overwhelm them or their family – and often there is guilt, anxiety and depression which develops because “they feel lost.” They are searching for meaning and purpose in life, and can’t seem to pull it all together.

Many in college do their final course work in an internship, only to find that they hate the area that they just got a degree in – making them even more stressed out.

Sometimes, the changes in emotion causes one to selfmedicate with alcohol or other substances, or they begin to seek casual hook ups in dating just to feel a temporary sense of fun, attention or love. However, all temporary selfmedication makes you feel miserable afterwards leading to depression and moodiness with your parents and loved ones. Parents become resentful as they are trying to save for retirement and seem confused on how to help their adult kids.

This is when they hire a Certified Coach like me and have their children enter a 3 or 6 month Life Transformation program that has them refocus and set new goals that bring them clarity, confidence and direction. It helps to launch them onward to a life they can be proud of, and move them out of the family home to a happy, independent life.

Clients who are ages 27 to 34 are often those who went on to a Bachelor and Master’s program, lived at home to save money, or are working hard at their careers. They are confident about their jobs and income but feel a deep sense of loneliness and wonder, “Is this all there is?” They now want love, marriage and a family. With horrendous apps like Tinder, they are stuck in today’s “hook-up heaven” and mostly find heart-ache. Many become so traumatized while dating they became afraid to try to find an emotionally, evolved healthy Love. Unfortunately, they never teach this course at school!

Their parents may have married and divorced several times, or stayed unhappily married for many years “for the

kids.” Society in general has lost the golden age of proper values, morals, integrity and honesty in love relationships.

They often feel “all the good ones are taken” and live a life of quiet despair. This is when they come to me as their Love Coach – to change negative dating patterns and thinking of lack into positive choices and thinking of abundance.

They learn exactly what to look for in choosing a date and what questions to ask while dating. They understand all the warning signs of the toxic personality types who could hurt them and notice when they emerge, leading them to be more self-protective and move on.

I help raise their self-esteem and dating confidence because they must be a Successful Single feeling fabulous about themselves and life – to attract another wonderful person who is ready for love and commitment. We look at the triggers that may emerge from early childhood family situations – that could be sabotaging them while dating or in love relationships. You cannot change what you don’t understand, therefore, together we honestly explore their past, forgive it, than move forward with consciously healthy choices that will only be in their best interests. Coaching provides an education for Life and Love that lasts forever – and if they can choose the right person the first time, it saves a life-time of heartache.

Your twenties is a time to be brave and go for your dreams! It starts by focusing on you, setting personal goals, starting your career while building positive friendships and enjoyable dating relationships. You can proceed successfully through “The Traumatic, Twenties Transition.” Don’t be afraid to get help from a Certified Life or Love Coach along the way, it will save you time, anxiety and aggravation as you become confident and refocused on a new you and the amazing world you will create!

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“DEAR SUSAN” Dear Susan, A business associate of mine has taken a sincere interest in my wife. He will call the house when I am sure he knows I am out and has a knack for showing up at social events that we are at. He has also asked her on several occasions to meet for dinner when I am out of town. She is aware of his advances and jokes with me about them, but I am seriously getting concerned. What should I do?

Sincerely, Jealous Husband Dear Jealous Husband, Well . . .before you make any rash decisions, maybe the guy will make you an offer for your wife you can’t refuse. Seriously, you made the

Riana Mine, MA, LMHC, CAP is a Certified, World-wide Relationship & Life Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert. Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach. Riana is also a published author and motivational speaker.

Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers many articles and her books, LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, and LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve addresses relationships with yourself and others. www.RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com. Skype Coaching and FB: coachrianamilne.

Delray office (561) 701-8277; cell: 201-281-7887 right first move and confronted your wife about your concerns. She is most obviously flattered by his attention but needs to set boundaries.

Your wife needs to be more sensitive to you and your feelings by stopping this man at the pass, literally. If your wife sees his name on caller ID, she should let the call go to voicemail and you can call him when you return home and by all means, she should refuse his invitations. She should be civil and friendly at social events, but if you feel she is acting flirtatious and is making you uncomfortable, you need to address it at the time. Hopefully, he will get the hint and you will not have to intervene.

Susan Susan B. Lander is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, and a Certification in Yoga Instruction. She is a Private Practitioner in South Florida with extensive training in addiction & recovery, mind/body therapy and cancer support.

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Why Acupuncture?

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple If you have never been exposed to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture, you might not know exactly what they are. However, many people know someone else who has been helped by these ancient forms of medicine. That’s right, medicine. Acupuncturists must attend formal training at a certified accredited college and must pass strict licensing exam for the state they will practice in.

So what is stopping you from achieving the same health benefits as those other people? Maybe you think it doesn’t really work or will not work for you.

Well if you don’t believe your friends, consider this. Acupuncture and TCM have certainly stood the test of time. They have been practiced for thousands of years and have been accepted by many as a viable form of treatment either on its own or in conjunction with Western Medicine. The United States is beginning to accept TCM as studies by respected organizations such as: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, University of Cornell, just to name a few, have seen exciting positive responses in patients who use Acupuncture and TCM. Scientists are now working backwards to see how/why people feel better after treatment. A tremendous amount of data is being accumulated to support Acupuncture’s complex influence on the body and recently, many insurance companies are coming onboard and realizing the cost effectiveness of TCM. Now for those who say, “I’m afraid of needles!” This is the number one reason people refuse to try Acupuncture. While there are some who have a genuine fear/phobia of needles, most are hesitant because of the “ouch” factor. The truth is Acupuncture doesn’t hurt! The needles used in Acupuncture are nothing like the needles used in Western medicine for injections or drawing blood. The Acupuncturist uses very thin needles that actually bend to the touch. Not only do the needles not hurt, many patients report a feeling of complete relaxation during and after treatment. During a session, the Acupuncturist will leave the needles in for a few minutes and leave the room for you to relax in. Many people fall asleep during treatment and may feel a sense of revitalization for many days after treatment. More good news. There are no side effects with Acupuncture.

Many Western medicines are invasive or release chemicals into the body which may have long lasting dangerous effects.

Now that you are armed with the facts, take control of your health. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Call us for an appointment. Your initial exam is free and Dr. Scarlett will perform a comprehensive analysis of your health and create a personalized wellness plan specific to your needs.

Dr. Edward Scarlett is an expert in multiple Acupuncture and Body Work techniques.

He has studied biological and functional medicine in the U.S. and Germany. Dr. Scarlett is certified in injection therapy as well, and utilizes nutrition, detoxification, along with Electoral Dermal Screening of the body and advanced lab screenings to customize a program for each patient. For information visit www.Aliveandwellacupuncture.com. email:aliveandwellacupuncture@gmail.com or call 561-272-7816.

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Physical Exercise – Life Is Motion

By Ronna L. Clements The Pineapple Contributing Writer

“Nothing causes as much physical damage to our body as long-term physical inactivity” ~Aristotle~ We are designed to move. Our design is motion design. Physical exercise is so important for the proper functioning of our heart, muscles, circulatory system, removal of toxins and wastes, and for increasing the whole body’s efficiency.

Exercise is especially important for ill people. An ill body actually needs more physical exercise than a healthy one. If one suffers from let’s say, circulatory problems, he or she should exercise regularly and strengthen their body to withstand this factor.

Here is one simple truth: A physically active lifestyle not only protects us from becoming ill, but it also helps to eliminate many disorders that some of us currently have today.

What stops people from exercising? Well, for some, it is pure laziness and lack of motivation to become fit.

But, for many others, they just don’t know where to go or how to get started on a proper exercise routine. It can be a little bit overwhelming to think about all of the exercise options that exist and a lot of the time, people are intimidated and scared to take the first step.

Another reason some people may not exercise is due to cost. Not all of us can be fortunate enough to afford many of the fitness luxuries that exist today; health clubs, fitness franchises, one-on-one personal training and pilates, yoga memberships, martial arts training, cross-fit gyms, golf and tennis memberships.

The list could go on and on with costs of fitness related activities. I have a solution to this as you will soon read below.

None-the-less, an exercise program or activity should be designed for your individual body, age, and health goals. If you choose something that is enjoyable, you’ll look forward to doing it and then you’ll make good progress along the way.

There is nothing worse than choosing a type of exercise that you do not care for just because it may be “ in vogue” at the time. Choose something you enjoy so you can stick with it.

I’ll let you in on a little secret I have come to realize recently.

Over the course of the 40 years of my personal

exercise experience, through trials and tribulations of practicing many different forms of exercise options I have chosen along the way, I have settled on believing that walking is one of the safest and best forms of exercise to perform.

That’s right – plain and simple – walking. And what is one of the best parts about walking? It’s free!

It is very important to invest in a quality pair of walking shoes, though, that will support your feet and entire body structure.

Human beings are naturally meant to walk. We are bipedal, upright organisms with bodies designed for locomotion. Walking is actually a complex behavior that requires functional integration of a great deal of sensory and motor experience; it exercises our brains as well as our musculoskeletal system.

When you walk, the movement of your limbs is cross-patterned: the right leg and left arm move forward at the same time, then the left leg and right arm. This type of movement generates electrical activity in the brain that has a harmonizing influence on the whole central nervous system – a special benefit of walking that you do not get from other kinds of exercise.

Many of the healthiest people I have met are dedicated walkers.

For all of us who live here in sunny south Florida, we have the wonderful opportunity that many others do not have to walk outside in the warm weather whether it be on the ocean or just outdoors among the oxygen rich air which are provided by all of the palm trees.

Walking in the early morning is energizing for the rest of your day or you can choose to walk in the evening under the beautiful Florida sky.

So, there you have it. No matter what form of exercise you choose, just get moving!

Not only will you feel better, but you’ll usually sleep more soundly at night.

Remember, our body is designed to move. Life is Motion.

Ronna Clements is a Natural Health & Wellness Innovator who has been helping people lead healthier lives for over 25 years. She is a Certified Specialist in Cellular Regeneration & Detoxification, Advanced Colon Hydrotherapy and Iridology. Ronna can be reached at: ronnaclements@aol.com or 561-632-9187 www.ronnaclements.com

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briefs 1,000 Boynton Beach High School students learn about teen dating violence from their peers

This past month Boynton Beach Community High School’s Teen Leadership class, with the support of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, AVDA, (www.avdaonline. org), educated 1,000 of their peers on how to have safe dating relationships and reduce incidents of teen dating violence and domestic violence.

Prevention Initiative Curriculum.” The classes were presented to members of the freshman, sophomore and junior classes.

With one in three teens experiencing abuse in a relationship before graduating from high school, these students understand the importance of sharing the information they have learned with their fellow students.

“We are excited that the students who have had the opportunity to go through the two year course have agreed to share their knowledge with their fellow students,” Jennifer Rey, Program Services Director, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), said.

“Oftentimes learning from your peers is the most effective strategy in the prevention and understanding of domestic violence.”

About AVDA AVDA promotes violence-free relationships and social change by offering alternative choices to end violence and domestic abuse. For more information about AVDA’s services, please visit www. avdaonline.org or call 561-265-3797.

Genesis Community Health moves to Bethesda Hospital East

Jennifer Rey, Program Services Director, AVDA

The classes were presented a number of times over the two days at the school, which is located at 4975 Park Ridge Boulevard in Boynton Beach.

Teen leaders conducted two lessons with each of their assigned classes; one on the dynamics of teen dating violence and one on building healthy relationships, using the information they learned while participating in AVDA’s “Commit to Change Violence

After serving the South Palm Beach County community from offices at Woolbright Road and Federal Highway for more than five years, Genesis Community Health is expanding its services and moving to its new location within Bethesda Hospital East, located at 2815 South Seacrest Boulevard in Boynton Beach.

The Genesis Board of Directors has announced that effective this past May 1, Genesis Community Health is relocating to the first floor of Bethesda Hospital East, offering patients convenient and easy access to healthcare services. Located across from the Emergency Department, Genesis’ clinic plans to be an alternative resource for urgent care, as well as family care, routine checkups, testing and examinations for underinsured patients or those with no insurance.

The former offices, located at 564 E. Woolbright Road, in the Sunshine Square Plaza, closed May 1, 2015, with the relocation.

“In our new location, Genesis will offer all of the services that patients enjoy now, such as OB-GYN examinations, HIV/AIDS testing, chronic condition diagnosis and management, school- and sports-required exams and urgent care,” said DeAnna Warren, Genesis CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Genesis Community Health to Bethesda Hospital East, as we seek to improve the health of our community and provide vital health services to our patients, said Roger L. Kirk, FACHE, President and CEO of Bethesda Health, Inc. This partnership also provides a wonderful opportunity for our medical resident physicians from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University to work in a dynamic medical setting, where they can care for many patients with diverse medical needs, Kirk added.

Within Bethesda Hospital East, Genesis Community Health will have private examination rooms, a waiting area and staff offices. Hours of operation will be: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Pap Corps donates $3.6 million dollars to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center It was another outstanding year for The Pap Corps as hundreds of members ignited in applause when the big check was revealed.

The Pap Corps donated $3.6 million dollars to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

It was announced that this year’s donation will be allocated in ways that will help accelerate Sylvester’s path toward the prestigious National Institute of Cancer (NCI) designated cancer

center status. In addition, The Corps also has launched an innovative partnership with Sylvester, forming a matching-fund initiative in collaboration with the acclaimed Community Foundation of Broward.

“We are so proud of our chapters,” said JoAnne Goldberg, President of The Pap Corps. “Year-after-year, they have consistently dedicated themselves to providing the critical funding needed to develop cutting-edge new treatments.”

Goldberg energized the crowd even further as she explained The Corps’ increased innovative and new alliances that will amplify their giving.

“Alliances are the future of philanthropy,” she said. “This year, we are beginning an innovative partnership with Sylvester. It is a matching fund initiative in collaboration with the acclaimed Community Foundation of Broward. Our special allocations will be matched dollar-for-dollar and will establish a research grant to support the study of metastatic tumors.”

Goldberg also discussed last year’s Herculean effort which established the first Pap Corps Endowed Professorship in Leukemia.

“Lives were on the line,” she said. “So we dug deep, we made strategic decisions and we were blessed with additional legacy funding.

Last year, all the stars aligned and we were able provide the critical funding needed to begin ground-breaking research.”

The audience listened with rapt attention as Dr. Stephen Nimer detailed many of the advances that have occurred thanks to The Pap Corps’ support.

“It is an exciting time in cancer research and our phenomenal grassroots organization is affecting global change,” she continued.

“Together, united, we will remain steadfast to our vision of living in a world without cancer – until we can say, “Mission Accomplished!”

For more about The Pap Corps, please visit www.thepapcorps.org

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Local entrepreneur brings bold prints and bright patterns to Delray Beach this summer

Jewelry That Speaks To You…..

Jennifer Schulman’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis led her to pursue dream career

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ocal entrepreneur Jennifer Schulman will open the first Scout & Molly’s boutique in Delray Beach this summer at 16950 Jog Road, bringing a multitude of new fashion trends to the area.

Scout & Molly’s was launched in 2002 by entrepreneur Lisa Kornstein, who at the age of 26, took a leap of faith, quit her corporate job, and within three months, opened the doors to the first Scout & Molly’s, a boutique designed to make women feel like they are shopping in their best friend’s closet.

Kornstein’s business model is designed specifically for semi-absentee ownership, something that she was personally forced into with her own business when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008.

“It was difficult to deal with MS in the beginning, but I refused to let it keep me from living my life to its fullest, and I knew I had to find a solution,” said Kornstein.

“We’ve set up the business so that the owners can successfully build their business without having to do all of the day-to-day operations.”

Schulman was drawn to Scout & Molly’s because she shares the same passion for boutique styles as Kornstein and was also diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Jennifer and her mother Diane will run the business together, with Diane handling more of the day-to-day operations. Diane recently retired from her position as an office manager for a group of orthopedic doctors and is excited for this opportunity to work with her daughter.

“I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007,” said Schulman. “I can’t help but appreciate the fact that Lisa uses her business to positively impact the life of others living with this or any other chronic condition.

She is an inspiration through her strength and determination. Her business model will allow my mother to handle the daily activities I would struggle handling on my own. I couldn’t imagine finding a better business opportunity. ” Schulman, originally from New York, moved to Coral Springs, Fla. with her parents when she was six years old. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

After college, she held various auditing, accounting and finance roles at Arthur Andersen, LLP, Spherion Corporation and JM Family Enterprises. In 2012, Schulman decided to leave corporate America to start a consulting business, which she now operates out of her home in Boca Raton. Schulman’s entire family supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which provides assistance to those with multiple sclerosis and conducts research on the disease and finding a cure.

They also support local animal rescue foundations and assist with the Akita rescue program.

Scout & Molly’s boutique features a truly unique blend of chic couture you’d be hardpressed to find anywhere else, from rotating fashion trends from top brands to jewelry that is often purchased from local artisans.

“Whether Delray Beach shoppers are searching for the perfect pair of jeans or a go-to dress for a special occasion, we try to make the experience fun, comfortable and undoubtedly productive,” said Schulman. “Everyone deserves to look and feel their very best!”

For more information on Scout & Molly’s franchise options visit http://www. scoutandmollys.com/franchising/

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ixity is a U.S. based company with over 35 years of cumulative experience in the diamond and fine jewelry industry.

As a testament to their hard work, Vixity has seen tremendous growth despite being the new kid on the block - having only opened in Delray Beach just over a year and a half ago.

As they continue to expand their designer collections, the owner, Mindy Zwerin, passionately believes that what makes Vixity an extraordinary place is, that “the merchandise we carry is truly a story,” she explains. “There are plenty of designers in this world and they are the heart of why we do what we do. We are just here to tell their stories!”.

As soon as the door opens in this bejeweled little slice of heaven, you are captured by the ambiance of lovely candles burning amidst a welcoming staff. The boutique is filled with jewelry from all over the globe, bursting with different historical and spiritual stories.

From bracelets engraved with “Always and Forever” to necklaces reminding you to leave your worries behind and just “Breathe”. These pieces are more than sterling silver or white gold, they are messages that can be shared

with those around you. More often than not a bystander may stop you to compliment your jewelry and, in that moment, these subliminal messages engraved in your bracelet may encourage and remind them to live their life to the fullest!

Vixity has a message for everyone, from peace signs to Hamsa’s, otherwise known as the hand of God. These are a reminders of how to live our lives. They can be worn casually and they can be a key accessory to your favorite black dress. There are many designs that can be custom engraved upon request, therefore if you’re at a loss for words, allow your creative spirit to say it for you on a beautiful necklace, bracelet, or ring.

You can follow them on facebook at www. facebook.com/vixity or visit their website where there is over 30,000 extraordinary pieces to choose from. They also have a growing blog with amazing stories capturing a glimpse of the exquisite works of art in store.

Vixity is located at 812 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483. For more information, call 561-270-3544. You can also visit their website at www.vixity.com.

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DBMC Kicks off summer marketing campaign to drive tourism

DELRAY BEACH, FL – This year Delray Beach never seemed to cool down as it received a record number of visitors and a mass of national media attention, making it one of the hottest small towns in the country. And if it’s up to the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, the organization charged with the tourism and destination marketing for the City, it will continue to be one of the coolest places to visit this summer even when the temperature rises. Their Be Hot Here: It’s Always Cool in Delray Beach marketing campaign, to drive summer travel, kicks off this month.

With hotel occupancy rates in the 80s and 90s throughout the high season there is no need to sell the Delray dream to keep the town going, there are already enough believers there living it. But when time comes to turn that thermostat way down and our friends from the north fly home to nest, South Florida tourism slows.

The locals may like the increased parking availability and renewed peace but a large decrease in people also means a drop in revenue, and this is when local tourism could definitely use a boost.

So where do we find this mild infusion of travelers to sustain us through the summer and shoulder seasons? “We primarily target other Floridians in the 2-3 hour drive radius,” explains Stephanie Immelman, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC).

“Floridians tend to take a few trips within Florida during the summer and their lead time in decision making is short – 3 days to 2 weeks maximum.

We’re also targeting residents in the non-stop markets for Palm Beach International.” The campaign aims to drive traffic to visitdelraybeach.org/ hot where hotels list their summer promotions, Continued on page 3

The Metropolitan is the latest condo project to be proposed in Delray’s hot Sofa District and the second one in the district designed by Architect, Richard Jones. “Metro will be an upscale boutique mixed-use project with retail, office, and 48 couture condo units, said Jones. There will be 24 hour concierge, fitness center, and the rooftop sky deck which will offer amazing views of the downtown, sunsets, and the ocean.” Sales prices for the one and two bedroom units will be in the $500/sq ft. range. Jones added, “The dwellings will be open loft plans, with high ceilings, floor to ceiling glass, and several will have expansive exterior decks”. Construction is expected to start late 2015.

DELRAY BEACH CRA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND LANDMARK CHANGE

The City of Delray Beach, with its picturesque moniker ‘Village By the Sea,’ has gone through a dramatic economic and cultural renaissance over the past 30 years. Established in 1985 by the City Commission, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has proven that collaboration and inclusive partnerships can stimulate positive change and improved quality of life for its stakeholders. Today Delray Beach is a thriving urban center with quality places to live and ample entrepreneurial opportunities.

The 30th Anniversary marks a significant milestone of strategic planning and active leadership in community building resulting in a more sustainable downtown. In these past three decades, the CRA has worked to advance meaningful redevelopment projects that help businesses

and the local economy, while also preserving the unique character of individual neighborhoods.

The CRA District covers approximately 2,000 acres east of I-95 primarily, and consists of the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods and business districts. The CRA district has become a vibrant cultural arts and coastal tourist destination, attracting many diverse businesses and visitors. Committed to business retention and recruitment, the CRA has created a progressive incentive package to attract new talents while promoting existing businesses.

Major CRA milestones of the last three decades include the infrastructure improvements along East and West Atlantic Avenue, creation of Pineapple Grove Continued on page 6 Arts District, beautification

Harbour’s Edge touts $20 million expansion, renovation project Delray Beach retirement community to build new lifelong learning center, expand restaurant venue and make other major enhancements

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Harbour’s Edge senior living community is breaking ground on a $20 million renovation project to enhance the community and best position it to serve the dynamic population of seniors in the area. The project will focus on building a new Lifelong Learning Center, which includes a media center, library and performing arts center. The project will also add a second dining venue, remodel the main restaurant, and make large-scale renovations to the fitness center and wellness areas, spa rooms, and a complete upgrade of the interior design throughout the main common area.

“This project will allow us to continue providing the atmosphere and amenities our residents have come to expect, while also bringing new ideas and creativity to the table,” said Steve Miller, executive director of Harbour’s Edge. “ We want to compete at the highest level when it comes to the restaurant and dining experience, hospitality, and providing seniors with engaging activities and opportunities to learn.”

This $20 million project is the second phase of the senior living community’s master plan for overall enhancements. The first phase of the renovation project was completed in 2013 with the enhancement of the community’s Health Center, which includes skilled nursing and shortand long-term rehabilitation services. That $5 million project included Continued on page 3 the expansion of its physical and occupational

Pictured in photo (from left to right): Arthur Miller of Plaza Construction, Julie Rose of Plaza Construction, Chris Buscaglia of Plaza Construction, Andy Johnson of Harbour’s Edge, David Moon of Plaza Construction, David Randazzo of Lifespace Communities, Leonard Sutton of Harbour’s Edge, Mayor of Delray Beach Cary Glickstein,

David Hagen of Harbour’s Edge, Phillip Silver of Harbour’s Edge, Steve Miller of Harbour’s Edge, Jennifer Stevens of Harbour’s Edge, Todd Anthony of C. C. Hodgson Architectural Group, Kathy Rousos of Harbour’s Edge Todd Anthony, C.C. Hodgen Architectural Group, Kathy Rousos, Harbour’s Edge

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of community to learn and grow together”.

When Mrs. Granger finished her questions which included concepts of reinventing yourself at various stages of life, pros and cons of doing business in South Florida and some celebrity scoop, the captive audience was allowed to ask questions.

“At the Chamber we have access to many great speakers – the best ones engage the audience and leave them with relevant and actionable items to incorporate into their businesses.

It is a goal of the Delray Beach Chamber to work with businesses and provide programming that makes them better – and this was one of those great events”, said Patty Reed, Program Director for the Chamber.

According to Jessica Rosato of Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty, “It was such a pleasure meeting Sheila G. I’ve been following her career and find her to be a tremendous Karen Granger – President & CEO, Greater Delray Beach Chamber inspiration. Taking a big risk is of Commerce; Jessica Rosato – Real Estate Agent, Nestler Poletto; Dr. Marilyn Shore – Doctor/Owner, Shore Chiropractic; Sheila G. quite courageous, and more often – Founder, Brownie Brittle; Patty Reed – Programming Director, than not, those leaps of faith help Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce; Alyson Austin – cement our futures. I love being Principal, Maclendon Wealth Management part of the Focus on Women committee (with Patty Reed, Alyson Austin, Sheila G., as she is known, was named a Lynn Van Lenten and Kim Bentkover) and 2014 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO by the South am proud that we are able to put on such Florida Business Journal. Her award winning fabulous events that bring strong women into sweets have been featured in all the major news the forefront.” media outlets and enjoyed by A-list celebrities.

About Greater Delray Beach Chamber of She recently partnered with Weinstein Commerce – Focus on Women Company to celebrate this season’s family film, The Focus on Women’s objective is Paddington, starring Nicole Kidman. to enhance our community by initiating “Listening to a woman that took adversity business events, social and charitable and turned it around into such a success story opportunities in concert with the female is so empowering,” said the Focus on Women professionals within the Greater Delray Chair, Alyson Austin. “South Florida is home Beach Chamber of Commerce. To learn to many successful entrepreneurs and we more, call us at 561-278-0424. are fortunate to have such a strong sense ELRAY BEACH, FL – In Delray style, the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Focus on Women Committee hosted a sold-out breakfast at the breathtaking Seagate Country Club. President of the Chamber, Karen Granger, interviewed the dynamic, strong and empowering Sheila G. in front of an audience of successful, entrepreneurially minded women.

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Boca Raton Public Library’s Downtown location received a LEED Silver Certification plaque in May from the U.S. Green Building Council.

BOCA RATON, FL – The City of Boca Raton Public Library was awarded a LEED Silver Certification plaque in recognition of the Downtown Library’s designation as a green building.

Ian Nestler, AIA, LEED AP, of PGAL presented the plaque to the Boca Raton City Council on May 11, 2015. An award-winning planner and designer, Nestler is a strong proponent of sustainable and green design initiatives, and leads PGAL’s Florida operations. He worked with the city’s library employees, Friends of the Library and community members to design the 42,000-sq.-ft. facility to meet Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) specifications.

LEED is a green building certification program of the U.S. Green Building Council that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. LEED-certified buildings are reported to save money and resources, and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy. LEED certification is recognized around the world as the premier mark of achievement in green building.

The Downtown Library, which opened to the public in June 2013, is twice the size of the original library and features many green elements, including efficient heating and cooling systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-efficient irrigation. The LEED Silver Certification plaque will be on prominent display at the library until June 5 and then permanently installed at the library, located at 400 NW 2nd Avenue.

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packages and Florida resident rates.

The DBMC hopes that if Floridians are going to be hot this summer, they will choose to be hot in Delray Beach, taking advantage of all the restaurants, art, and entertainment that the City offers year round. Also, with temperatures in cities in the Midwest and Northeast often hitting the 90’s in July and August, that people will come endure it on beautiful beaches where they can enjoy the ocean breeze and water, as opposed to landlocked, on subways and fenced by concrete. The creative for the campaign portrays people being hot in an uncomfortable environment stating you can “be hot here”, then being “hot here” but happy in Delray and finally depicting what has seemed to be the truth all year: “It’s always cool in Delray Beach.”

For more information and hot summer specials go to visitdelraybeach.org/hot About the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative: The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC) is a partnership between the City of Delray Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. The DBMC’s mission is to attract people to the City, create a positive image and increase awareness of Delray Beach for a positive economic impact through Destination Marketing, marketing programs, special events and community collaboration. For more information, please contact DBMC at 561.279.1380 or visit www.VisitDelrayBeach.org.

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hanks to a grant and donations from Delray Medical Center and Regal Home Health & Care Management, the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce has a new Automated External Defibrillator installed in their lobby.

L – R: Ferial Andre, owner and CEO of Regal Home Health, Kristin Bruce, who researched the grant as a volunteer at the Chamber, and Susan Kaplan, Director of Business Development for Regal Home Health. Not pictured: Mark Bryan of Delray Medical Center.

therapy room, state-of-the-art kitchen, dining room, and a complete upgrade of the interior design. Harbour’s Edge is a Life Care community providing residents with 266 independent living apartment homes, as well as a continuum of health care services.

“These renovations emphasize the modern options and variety today’s seniors expect at a senior living community,” said David Randazzo, regional operations director for Lifespace Communities, parent company of Harbour’s Edge. “The response by residents has been phenomenal, because we’ve kept the foundation of versatility within our community, while

catering to new tastes and desires of the next generation of seniors.”

These designs are a reflection of Lifespace Communities’ and the Harbour’s Edge commitment to a lifestyle of vitality, quality services and first-rate amenities.

Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein joined leadership at the community and other dignitaries for the ceremonial groundbreaking.

Ohio-based CC Hodgson Architecture group has been selected as the designer for the project and Plaza Construction as the contractor. Construction and all phases of the project are scheduled to be complete

by December 2016.

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people New York Life Agents help celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA

As part of the YMCA’s commitment to strengthen community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, Healthy Kids Day encourages kids and parents to commit to keeping the spirit, mind and body active this summer.

Healthy Kids Day was recently celebrated at YMCA locations across the country with the goal of helping families build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Healthy Kids Day included free community events that were open to all kids and families and were filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities.

(L to R) Joel Bouvier, Nicholas Waters and John Campanola

Several agents from New York Life’s South Florida General Office participated in one of these events by providing Child ID’s at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA in Boynton Beach. The agents provided free CD’s that

included a photo, fingerprints, emergency contact information and vital information for approximately 50 children. To receive an ID, children must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

“We are pleased to have participated in such an important community event that focuses on families building healthy habits that can last a lifetime. The children enjoyed having their photos taken and their parents were very appreciative of this easy and free service,” said New York Life Agent John Campanola. “We believe our obligation to be there for people when they need us goes beyond our day-to-day business; we are committed to helping families build a better tomorrow.”

Chef Josh Thomsen

Daniel Salgado joins Mizner CC as Clubhouse Manager, Director of Food & Beverage

Rising star Chef Josh Thomsen joins Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, the AAA Five Diamond resort in Palm Beach, announces that Josh Thomsen has been named Executive Chef of the property, overseeing all Culinary operations including Angle, Temple Orange, Breeze and Stir Bar & Terrace, as well as banquets, weddings, room service, groups and more. Thomsen, a much lauded chef who has been featured in Food and Wine, The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Dujour and MSNBC, among other outlets, is the author of the upcoming, highly-anticipated “Agricola Cookbook” [Burgess Lea Press].

He brings over 23 years of industry experience to his new role, having worked alongside renowned chefs such as Thomas Keller, Joachim Splichal and Michael Mina, among others. He most recently dazzled diners and critics as Executive Chef and Partner of the award-winning Agricola in Princeton, New Jersey.

“It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to work with a chef as accomplished and talented as Josh Thomsen,”

Francisco Bay Area by StarChefs in 2010.

Thomsen is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, a member of The James Beard Foundation, and an avid supporter of Meals on Wheels, Edible School Yard and The V Foundation of Cancer Research.

said Michael King, Managing Director, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. “We are thrilled to have found a culinary partner whose passion, innovation and creativity are such a perfect reflection of the unique Eau Palm Beach brand.”

“I am so very excited to move to South Florida and join the award-winning team of the beautiful Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa,” said new Executive Chef Josh Thomsen, who grew up vacationing in Palm Beach with his family. “It’s really a dream come true, and I look forward to adding my personal touch of seasonal, local cuisine, as well as working hard to nurture our guests and my culinary team.”

In addition to his time as Executive Chef/ Partner at Agricola, Thomsen honed his skills at some of the most prominent restaurants in the country including Patina, The French Laundry, Hotel Bel Air, The Lodge at Pebble Beach and Boa Steakhouses, among others.

He was named a “Rising Star Chef” in the San

Daniel Salgado recently joined Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach as the new Clubhouse Manager. Mr. Salgado brings an extensive food and beverage background from high-end local clubs, including the Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, FL and Woodfield Country Club, in Boca Raton. He also spent six years at The Ritz Carlton Palm Beach as a manager of banquets and restaurants.

According to Larry Savvides, Mizner’s General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, “Daniel’s wealth of experience will enhance the membership experience at Mizner. Further, he is a certified Sommelier with an appreciation for fine food, wine and service. We are fortunate to have him join our team.”

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biz briefs Kids Rule Golf Camp

Kids Rule Golf Academy is accepting students of all golfing skill levels for the summer sessions. Sessions begin June 9th through August 14th. Three days of instruction and fun are conducted Tuesday - Thursday, 9 - 12:30, lunch and snacks are included for the very reasonable fee of $120. Discounts are given for multiple weeks and sibling campers.

For more information or to sponsor a child that could not otherwise attend golf camp contact: Ronnie Dunayer at 561-213-1298 or rjdelbch@aol.com.

Kids’ Rule Golf Camp June 9 - Aug 14 • 9am-12:30pm Delray Beach GC • 2200 Highland Ave

Business Consultants of South Florida small business clients expanding their possibilities

Business Consultants of South Florida (BCoSF) www.BCoSF.com, a South Floridabased Business, Marketing, Branding, and Sales Consulting plus Website Design Company is currently working with many small business clients to take their company to the next level. Owned by Allison Turner, BCoSF works with companies to strategically grow, expand and increase revenue through proven business, marketing and sales strategies.

Lisa Miller, of LB Miller Associates, just moved her corporate headquarters to the west coast of Florida. Her company is strategically positioned to work with businesses to generate new leads and follow up with former clients.

Having created a unique system, Lisa and her team uniquely work with each business to generate a steady stream of leads into their sales funnel. For more information, go to http://lbmillerassociates.com.

Joey LoVullo is launching a Junior Summer Camp as part of his High Performance Tennis program at Mission Bay in Boca Raton.

Having been in the tennis industry for over 20 years, LoVullo is fulfilling his dream to start his own junior program, which will bring his passion and dedication to the development of each student. To learn more, go to www.

JoeyLoVulloTennis.com.

Pat Heydlauff, a corporate speaker and consultant, who works to improve a company’s efficiency, productivity and sustainability through her 7 Strategies supporting the Flow of Focus within a company is working on her latest book, “Focus • Connect • Regenerate, 7 Ways to Lead and Fuel Sustainability”, set to launch later this year. For more information on Pat Heydlauff, go to http://www.patheydlauff.com To learn more about the company, go to www.BCoSF.com or call (561) 276-4422.

Women’s Executive’s Club announces June speaker Deborah Graham

Women’s Executive Club of South Palm Beach County is proud to have fellow member Deborah Graham speaking of Relationships & Spirituality How to Open Yourself Up to True Love at our monthly luncheon from 11:30 AM to 1:00PM. The monthly luncheon is held at Brio of Boca Raton on Military Trail Blvd in Boca Center.

The Women’s Executive Club is in its 38th year which is South Palm Beach County’s oldest women’s networking group which promotes women doing business with other women in the community. To learn more about our club, you can go to www.womensexecutiveclub.com .

For more information or to attend this event, please RSVP to Ashley Sherman our Communications chairman ashley@Oceans234. com or contact her at 978-319-3763.

A message from Troy McLellan, President and CEO of The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Within the last decade, technology has rapidly changed the way we do business across the globe. As the largest Chamber in Palm Beach County and one with the most culturally diverse group of members, we understand that the world is changing and we are constantly moving along with it. Therefore, in November of 2013, we created the “International Business Alliance” (IBA).

The first Tuesday of each month, a maximum of 30 international business professionals gather for a lunch at Lynn University to discuss various

topics such as: breaking the culture barrier, networking in a global economy, immigration law and global trade, among many others. Each session is professionally facilitated and focuses on all attendees around the table, who have their own experiences and challenges to share with one another - ultimately providing a true round table discussion.

From its inception, IBA has been a sell-out and we are excited to announce the next level of this wildly successful program - the 2015 IBA Symposium. This symposium will brand and demonstrate the viability of Boca Raton as the ultimate international business hub and will bring international business owners together and educate them on a variety of topics.

The symposium will be held on October 13th 2015, at Lynn University. With students from 44 states and 78 nations, Lynn is the ideal location. The agenda will consist of key plenary sessions and several workshops. Topics will range from Global Marketing and Branding to Economic Trends in Israel and Germany to How to break into other Markets. Each session will be led by prominent experts in each field.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. As in true IBA fashion, we are certain that these sponsorships will sell out quickly, so don’t let them slip away! If your organization is interested in participating, please click here to download the sponsorship form or contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to receive 2015 American Business Awards

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County will receive two prestigious Stevie awards for best public relations event and best house publication in a ceremony in Chicago on June 22. Considered the Oscars of the business world, the Stevies recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of companies and business people from around the globe.

More than 3,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories.

The Council will ultimately be a Gold, Silver or Bronze winner in both categories. Last year’s winner for best public relations event went to the Jersey Shore’s grand reopening. Past Stevie winners include Apple, AT&T, Capital One Investing, Cigna, Marriott Vacations Worldwide and Toshiba.

“We are thrilled to be honored with these awards for our work in cultural tourism for Palm Beach County,” said Cultural Council CEO, Rena Blades. “To be selected by such a distinguished and diverse group of business people is a benchmark achievement for the Council.”

The Council will be recognized for a cultural mashup produced for the 2014 Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in Boca Raton, Florida that featured the Palm Beach Symphony, Ballet Palm Beach and rapper/television personality, Vanilla Ice. In addition, the Council’s house publication, art&culture magazine will be honored.

“The mashup and magazine were labors of love for the Council,” said Director of Marketing and Government Affairs, Marilyn Bauer. “We are so proud of our cultural organizations and their sophisticated and diverse programming.

The Council’s marketing team excels at finding unique ways to promote art and culture in The Palm Beaches.”

Finalists for the Stevies were chosen by scores of business professionals nationwide during first-round judging in April and May. Members of several specialized judging committees will determine Stevie Award placements from among the finalists during final judging to take place later this month.

The Council joins several internationally known brands in this final round competition, including Bon Appetit and Bravo magazines and the public relations campaigns for Samsung Strategy and Degree deodorant.

“So many fascinating and inspiring stories of success were submitted to the ABAs this year,” said Stevie Awards President and Founder, Michael Gallagher.

Details about the American Business Awards’ Stevies can be found at www. stevieawards.com/ABA.

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one block west of the $250 million Atlantic Crossings mixed-use development currently under construction, and one block east of the proposed iPic Theatre site.

Delray Beach mortgage bankers arranges $10,300,000 in financing

Christel Silver and Peter Bolton King (Director of Royal Institution of Charters Surveyors in London)

Christel Silver, owner of Silver International Realty in Delray Beach, recently attended the Asian Real Estate Association of America Global and Luxury Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The event focused on the necessary skills for realtors to position themselves as the cross-border transaction leaders in their markets.

Thousands of professionals attended this ultimate luxury event. The program included the current state of global housing markets and insider secrets on how to develop business relationships with international clients.

According to Ms. Silver, “International investment in the U.S. real estate market is no longer a trend. It is a fact of life. Led by investors from Asia and Canada, luxury real estate in the U.S. is experiencing tremendous growth and development.”

Former Atlantic Antique Mall sells

A prime Downtown Delray Beach commercial property recently sold for $6.25 million. The 11,500-square-foot retail and office building, located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and SE 5th Ave., sold for nearly $588 per square foot.

The seller, Antique Experience, LLC, was represented by William Scherer of Nestler Poletto Sotherby’s International Realty, and the buyer, MROD Realty Corp. was represented

by Mark Dreyer and Dan Casey of Re/Max Commercial.

The two story landmark building, located at 602 E. Atlantic Ave. and formerly known as the Atlantic Antique Mall, was renovated in 2013 and now hosts ground floor retail tenants including Starbucks Coffee and Cafe Gelato Panini Wine Bar. On the second floor, 504 Office Suites, provides executive suites, virtual offices and a conference center.

Located in the heart of Downtown Delray’s Atlantic Ave. retail district, the property is just

Bob Dockerty & Joe Hepp of Dockerty Romer & Co. have arranged mortgage financing and a future funding facility for ICM Realty Group’s newest office acquisition, a 145,000 SF class “A” office building known as Cypress Executive Center. Built in 1988, the building is strategically located in the Cypress Creek sub-market of Broward County just west of I-95 and north of Cypress Creek Blvd, directly across the street from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Although only 65% occupied, Cypress Executive Center boosts an impressive rooster of tenants, with several new leases currently under negotiation. Ownership has also begun a considerable renovation project, which will further enhance the quality of the building.

Dockerty and Hepp arranged the financing on behalf of their client ICM Realty Group through Colony Mortgage Capital.

The loan proceeds were utilized to recapture funds used for a recent all-cash purchase and to provide a funding facility for future tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

“Without the diligent efforts and market leading expertise of Dockerty Romer & Co. we would never have completed financing in an accelerated time frame. It’s because of partnerships with firms like Dockerty Romer & Co. and Colony Capital that allow ICM to continue its long track record of success.”

Said Andrew Webb, ICM Realty Group’s Managing Director.

Dockerty commented that, “Both the Borrower and the Lender were highly focused and professional in all areas of this transaction, which resulted in completing this transaction in a very short time frame.” Hepp stated that, “It was truly a pleasure working with an extremely experienced and knowledgeable borrower, our client is very bullish on the Cypress Creek sub-market, and is committed to investing in the South Florida markets.”

Chamber of the Palm Beaches Presentation to REALTORS® Commercial Alliance

The REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA), a division of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB), had their monthly breakfast and networking event on Tuesday, May 12th at which Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches discussed Branding and Marketing.

Ms. Fanelli spoke about how to more effectively zero in on consumers’ needs and then how to address them. She also discussed how to better use social media to increase REALTOR® visibility.

“Strong professional associations like this [RCA] provide so much for their members,” she said. “They are always looking for ways to help their members grow their business and enhance the skill set they bring to their clients” she added. “I was impressed by the

attendees, their meeting agenda, and the information they shared with one another.”

Ms. Fanelli handed out worksheets to fill in as she discussed different marketing approaches.

“We are always looking for speakers to bring different types of presentations to our membership,” said Belinda Krause, Executive Director of RCA. “I believe Ms. Fanelli opened the eyes of some of our more junior members and provided a refresher for our more senior ones which is always welcome.”

The May breakfast, sponsored by Palm Beach Community Bank, is one of many events hosted by the RCA. RCA represents over 300 REALTOR® and Affiliate members involved in all aspects of commercial real estate. For more information about the RCA and their upcoming events, visit www.rcapb.com. For more information about RAPB, visit www.rapb.com.

Lang Realty celebrates Grand Opening of Jupiter office

Pictured from L – R: Gail McCormack, Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce; Ilan Kaufer, Vice Mayor, Town of Jupiter; Doreen Nystrom, Lang Realty; and Scott Agran, Lang Realty

Lang Realty recently celebrated the grand opening of their 11th office at 920 West Indiantown Road in Jupiter with a lavish cocktail reception and steel drum band welcoming agents, community leaders and local dignitaries.

“We have realized tremendous steady growth that required us to have a stronger physical presence in this area to meet the needs of our clientele,” said Doreen Nystrom, Sales Manager for Lang’s Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens offices. “This office specializes in upscale waterfront, single family and country club community residences in Jupiter, Hobe Sound and surrounding communities.”

The elegant casual office, designed with blues and crisp whites, replaces a satellite office and will house 17 on-site agents with plans for additional growth and a sales coach/mentor.

Last year, Lang opened an office in Manalapan to add to its Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach offices. For more information visit www.langrealty.com or call 561-623-1238.

Local Realtor attends Strategic Forum

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Christel Silver, owner of Silver International Realty in Delray Beach, recently attended the World Strategic Forum presented by the International Economic Forum of the Americas in Miami, Florida. The Forum addressed the major governance challenges of the new world economic order, focusing on the central role of the Americas and in the global market.

More than 200 global leaders convened to discuss how to Engineer a Resilient Economy in the face of the myriad of political, economic and environmental opportunities and challenges confronting countries and businesses around the world.

According to Silver, “This meeting helped foster a better understanding of opportunities and challenges at stake for the Americas in the Global Market. This year’s Forum brought together an impressive array of political and economic leaders to foster a better understanding of the issues and trends driving the global economy.”

Silver also recently received the Greater Palm Beach County Women’s Council of Realtors Blue Diamond Circle Elite Award.

This prestigious title is given to top realtors who achieved over $5 million in sales over six transactions in 2014.

“I am extremely honored to be receiving such an important award from the Women’s Council of Realtors,” said Silver. “I am

(L to R) Maggie Sarubbi, Blue Diamond Circle Chair; Carol Van Gorp, Chief Executive Officer at The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches; Christel Silver, Blue Diamond Circle Elite Award Recipient

earnestly grateful for the recognition I have received for my work. I am pleased, honored and humbled to accept this award and to join recipients who I have long admired and respected.”

The Women’s Council of Realtors feels strongly that working with a Blue Diamond Circle recipient provides an advantage. The REALTORS® admitted to the Blue Diamond Circle are top agents in Palm Beach County, and their hard work and dedication make them as rare as the Blue Diamond Circle award after which they are named.

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of the historic 5th Avenue and other significant corridors such as Federal Highway, and enhancements within the Osceola Park, Seacrest/Del Ida, and Southwest neighborhoods. In addition to these projects, the CRA is responsible for the creation of innovative economic development strategies, development of the Delray Beach Community Land Trust and funding of other affordable housing initiatives, support of vital Arts and Cultural institutions such as the Delray Center for the Arts, Delray Library, and Spady Museum, and much more. The goals of the past 30 years still resonate and inspire collective efforts, and continuing to make Delray Beach a quality place to live, work, and play.

The CRA will be kicking off its 30th Anniversary celebration with a proclamation

by City Commission on June 2, 2015, 6 pm, at City Hall. The CRA will also be participating in other events throughout the year such as the Delray Meets Delray on June 17, 2015, 6 pm, at the Old School Square Gym, the Fire Station Headquarters Groundbreaking, and the Pineapple Grove North Entrance Feature Ribbon Cutting, which will be held in the next few months.

“Delray Beach, through the extraordinary vision its leaders have had throughout the years, has become a model city that many have tried to emulate,” said Herman J. Stevens, Jr., Chairman, Delray Beach CRA Board of Commissioners. “We could not be more proud of the incredible achievements we, as a community, have accomplished over the past 30 years, and we are excited to begin the next chapter in this ever evolving city.”

To learn more about other CRA projects and initiatives, visit the CRA website at www.delraycra.org or call the CRA office at (561) 276-8640.

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Success Factors in Starting a Business?

By Allison Turner Business, Marketing & Sales Consultant I often work with entrepreneurs and startups and while most have great ideas for a business not all have a clue on what it really takes to own and run a business. Often, I am struck by how naïve a prospective business owner is on all it takes to open a new company. Many want to do it with no budget therefore are doing it all themselves. While yes this can be done, you must know exactly the steps for success.

I recently ran across the 2015 Sage State of the Startup Survey. What it shows is that, “The top-tier startups are more profitable, growing faster and more aggressively hiring.

In fact, 91 percent reported they have met their initial business goals, compared to just 12 percent of the bottom tier.”

Here’s what Sage discovered from the successful entrepreneurs: 1. Find a partner. Top-tier startups were 59 percent more likely than the bottom tier to have more than one founder. While BCoSF, Inc. was originally founded by myself and a partner, who has since left the company, I do believe that we built the foundation of our business faster given there were two of us doing it. With that being said, you must find the “right” partner who not only compliments your strengths and weaknesses but is also the best person with whom to achieve your longterm business goals.

2. Don’t skip the business plan. Successful founders were 78 percent more likely than the bottom tier to have created a formal business plan before launching their new business.

I stress to businesses all the time that they need a strategic marketing and business plan – not so much one geared towards investors but one that keeps your marketing message and strategy clear and gives you a detailed roadmap on how to grow your business.

3.

Recruit professional advisors.

The best startups lean on the wisdom and experience of trusted advisors such as accountants and mentors. I am a firm believer in professional advisors whether consultants, accountants, executive coaches or attorneys. In building a business, you want the strong foundation and you want to do everything the right way from the start.

4. Embrace the latest marketing techniques.

Today’s top entrepreneurs are masters of websites, social media, forums and the latest marketing tactics. In today’s day and age, you must be up to date on the latest marketing techniques. We live in an online society so if you do not embrace that, you are missing out.

5. Balance! Unexpectedly, the most successful entrepreneurs were 58 percent more likely than the bottom tier to report a “great” balance between work and life. I am a firm believer that your personal life must come first and your business must fit into that life.

Balance is essential! So many entrepreneurs put all of their time into their business and let everything else be a distant second. What you will find is that is the best way to burn yourself out and ultimately destroy your life. While there will be sacrifices to make in business, you never sacrifice your happiness.

I am clear that not everyone is cut out to be a business owner. Many think about starting a company but don’t realize the time, hard work and sacrifice that it takes. The best advice I can give someone who is thinking about starting a business is be clear on your goals for your personal life first then your business, write a strategic business and marketing plan focusing on the next year or work with a consultant to develop that plan, build a strong foundation for your company by incorporating the right accounting and legal advice, and find the balance between your personal and business life. Ultimately your business will only be as successful as the idea for the business, the team who implements, the marketing / advertising, the plan for growth, and the bottom line.

Allison Turner is CEO and cofounder of Business Consultants of South Florida,(BCoSF, Inc.) located at 301 W Atlantic Avenue, Suite 05. She is a resident of Delray Beach as well as active member of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. BCoSF is passionate about helping their clients either start or grow a sustainable and profitable business. For more information visit www.

BCoSF.com or call 561-276-4422.

Life Insurance Agent: Key to Estate Planning

By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple You may be used to doing just about everything yourself—or trying to become an instant expert by reading the latest articles on the hottest subjects. Still, when it comes to your financial affairs, it may be more efficient and effective to work with a team of experienced professionals. Chances are that they can better guide you in the management of personal finances than you could by yourself.

There’s a wealth of business, financial, tax, insurance, and estate planning experience readily available. Tapping into these resources is a matter of knowing who to look for and how to get started.

A life insurance Agent is a valuable resource.

There are many reasons why a life insurance Agent should be a key member of your estate planning team. A life insurance Agent’s job is more than just simply selling insurance and financial products—it’s much more.

Specifically, your Agent can: Help you to coordinate business and personal affairs. Your personal and business matters may be closely intertwined, and if that’s the case, they should be addressed simultaneously. Needs may include family decisions in business succession planning, estate planning and conservation, and

retirement funding. Your Agent can help you decide on a program tailored to meet your financial goals.

Conduct what is called a fact-finder. In the privacy of your home or office, a life insurance Agent can help you see where you are at this stage in your life, financially, and where you’d like to be in the future.

Discuss financial products. Life insurance is not a one-size-fits-all product. A life insurance Agent can explain the various types of life insurance and other financial products, and how they can be customized to meet your specific needs. Of course, the final decision will be up to you.

Your life insurance Agent can serve as the “quarterback” of your insurance team. Life insurance Agents are trained to see the big picture and will be glad to cooperate with your other advisors in the creation of a professional team whose objective is to work in your best interests.

John M. Campanola is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company.

For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact him at 561-212-2903

Wealth ≠ Health

By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple At Maclendon we have the responsibility to educate our members on the risks that can adversely affect their portfolios. Traditionally this includes interest rate risk, currency risk, investment style risk, and concentration risk to name a few.

But one risk that is not nearly as talked about and sometimes “overlooked” could have a drastic effect on your retirement if not adequately planned for healthcare costs.

According to a recent study from AARP, 55% of working Americans older than 50 believe they will not have enough money for healthcare in retirement. Even more astonishing is that 38% say they haven’t saved anything for such expenses.

Checkup Healthcare costs have drastically risen over the past 25 years. Although we have seen growth decelerate from the historical rate of 7.2% from 1990 through 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expect growth will average 6% from 2015 to 2023. To put this in perspective, a couple retiring in 2015 is expected to need over $250,000 in today’s dollars to cover healthcare costs in retirement.

To better understand the potential effects of rising healthcare costs on your portfolio it is important to understand the costs involved. So what do healthcare costs include? They consist of copays and premiums for Medicare, Medigap, retiree health insurance, and other services not covered by Medicare such as dental care, vision care and hearing aids. In addition, the possibility of needing long-term care in a nursing facility can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars which can quickly deplete your retirement assets. All of these costs can not only deplete your portfolio assets, but can entirely derail your retirement.

Factoring in healthcare expenses has increasingly become a critical part of retirement planning. Fortunately, there are steps you can do now to help you avoid the potential sticker shock of costs in the future.

Rx First you should be aware of your options.

Educate yourself and be aware of what you need and the cost for that coverage. Know the different deductibles, co-pays, or other limitations. This will not only give you peace of mind, but will also help your advisor determine how much to set aside for future healthcare costs when developing your financial plan. Taking into consideration future healthcare costs allows for a more realistic assessment of retirement cash flow

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needs, which can increase the likelihood of a successful financial plan.

You can also create additional financial security with the purchase of long term care insurance. It is estimated that at least 70% of people over 65 will need long term care services at some point. With the national median cost of one year in a private nursing home room to be about $87,600 and the yearly cost of a home health aide working 44 hours a week is $45,188, it is no wonder why long term care can provide a needed benefit to protecting your assets.

Unfortunately, fewer than 3% of American adults have purchased a long term care insurance policy. This could be because of the lack of planning or foresight with respect to healthcare costs in the future. Insurance can be perceived to be just an expense as many do not see the value until they actually need it. Typically the younger you establish coverage the lower your premiums will be, but will also be based on your health, elimination period, benefit amount, and other factors.

One of the easiest ways to save on healthcare cost is of course to live a healthy lifestyle and emphasize proactive preventative healthcare.

Although we cannot control family history or genetic dispositions, we can control our diet and lifestyle.

The many benefits of not smoking, eating healthy, and exercising regularly reaches far beyond your well-being. It is estimated that people who live a healthy lifestyle save hundreds of dollars a year in medical expenses and preventative healthcare can save billions of dollars annually.

As with any risk to your portfolio the best plan of action is to have a plan. The sooner you plan, the more likely it will be successful. As healthcare costs continue to grow and the probability of becoming a major expense in retirement increases, you must take actions now to protect your future.

Jeremy Office, PhD, CFP, CIMA, MBA is founder and Principal of Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach. Maclendon provides comprehensive financial advice to successful, affluent individuals that have an entrepreneurial mindset and are looking for a dedicated team and exceptional wealth management services. He is also co-founder and Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com 855.MAC.WEALTH

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Magnificent Cobalt Model with 5 Bedrooms and 4 baths. For more information or to schedule a private showing please call Tara Brandenburger (954) 598-3802

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Gorgeously updated home in the desirable community of Sherwood Park. For more information or to schedule a private showing please call Paul G. Lykins (561) 267-4284

Beautifully updated 5bed/3bath pool home in the desirable Silver Shores neighborhood. For more information or to schedule a private showing please call Ryan Keough (352) 359-0868

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3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home in the very Beautiful 3 bedroom plus den/office, 3 bathroom, 2 story Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the very desirable desirable Chapel Hill/Forest Hill neighborhood. For more home in quiet gated community of Oxford Estates. For Chapel Hill/Forest Hill neighborhood! For more information or to schedule a private showing please call more information and/or to schedule a private showing information or to schedule a private showing please call Noelle K. McIntyre (561) 703-3759 Blair J. Brown (850) 669-5503 please call Michelle Fauerbach (954) 707-8363

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DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Boca Chamber’s 45th Annual Golf Classic Friday, June 5th

Government Affairs Meeting June 19 Please attend the June Government Affairs meeting on Friday, June 19, at 8am to meet Tim Stillings, the City’s new Planning & Zoning Director. Mr. Stillings joins the Delray Beach team from Wellington, where he was Director of Planning & Development Services.

7:30 a.m. - Early Bird Registration 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Shotgun 1:30 p.m. - Lunch & Award Reception

Economic Development Meeting June 30

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club 199 Royal Palm Way, Boca Raton

Economic Development meeting will host Hamid Hashemi, owner and founder of IPIC, regarding his 4th & 5th Delray project, which includes an iPic Theater for Delray Beach.

Please join us at 8am on June 30th to hear about this important project for our downtown.

Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members DSquared Media (561) 654-0237, 2905 S. Federal Hwy, Ste. C-2, Delray Beach www.dsquaredmedia.net – ADVERTISING & MARKETING / Website Design, Internet Marketing The Frog Pad, LLC (917) 454-4696, 2712 Dunlin Rd., Delray Beach www.thefrogpaddelraybeach.com – HEALTH & WELLNESS (Referred by Jim Hartman, Hartman House of Delray Beach & Kelli Freeman, Hamilton House Oceanfront Condos) Blank Canvas Brand Productions (561) 419-3940, 385 NE 69th Cir., Boca Raton www.blankcanvasbrands.com – ADVERTISING, BRANDING, & MARKETING / Brand Story Development Van Arnem Properties Inc. (561) 272-2912, 306 NE 2nd St., Delray Beach www.vapgroup.com – REAL ESTATE / Commercial & EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES Kiwanis Club of Delray Beach – Sunrise (561) 271-7602, PO Box 7083, Delray Beach www.delraybeachkiwanis-sunrise.org NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION / Association (Referred by Dale Morrison & Peggy Kelleher, Morgan Stanley) Dempsey Legal Solutions LLC (561) 330-0063, 50 East Rd., Ste. 6H, Delray Beach ATTORNEYS & MEDIATORS

Another Broken Egg Café (561) 276-7466, 430 E. Linton Blvd., Ste. 900, Delray Beach www.anotherbrokenegg.com – RESTAURANTS & BARS Ultimate Staffing Services (561) 750-1688, 1900 Glades Rd., Boca Raton www.ultimatestaffing.com – EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (Referred by Mike Kane, ADP Payroll) Lifeskills South Florida (561) 900-6320, 705 Bond Way, Delray Beach www.lifeskillsoutpatient.com – REHABILITATION & ADDICTION TREATMENT (Referred by Drug Task Force) European Wax Center 410 E. Linton Blvd., Store #706, Delray Beach www.waxcenter.com – SALONS, SPAS & BARBERSHOPS Inroma Dental (561) 501-5759, 13910 Jog Rd., Ste. 103, Delray Beach DENTISTS (Referred by Atlantic Family Dental) Guardian Recovery Network (561) 274) 6133, 333 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 402, Delray Beach www.grncare.com – REHABILITATIONS & ADDICTION TREATMENT Keller Williams Realty / Cathy Brue (561) 577-8947, 1111 Lemon Tree Terrace #102, Delray Beach www.cathybrue.kwrealty.com – REAL ESTATE / Residential

Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County, Inc. (561) 276-6161, 2475 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.templesinaipbc.org – CHURCHES & SYNOGOGUES

Creating Your Style with Cindy (954) 873-8880, 200 W. Coral Trace Circle, Delray Beach www.southhilldesigns.com SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / Jewelry

Southern Waste Systems (888) 800-7732, 620 Hillbrath Dr., Lantana www.southernwastesystems.com – WASTE DISPOSAL, SANITATION & RECYCLING / PORTABLE RESTROOMS

The Phoenix at Delray (561) 495-7111, 5624 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach www.thephoenixatdelray.com RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES & SENIOR CARE

Inspection Xpress (561) 742-7222, 2005 Vista Pkwy., Ste. 200, West Palm Beach www.inspectionxpress.com – INSPECTION

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty (561) 278-7370, 822 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.bhhsfloridarealty.com – REAL ESTATE

Healthier Delray Beach (561) 703-8691, 555 NW 4th St., Delray Beach www.healthiertogetherpbc.org – HEALTH & WELLNESS (Referred by Abby Goodwin, ACCF Foundation)

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices / Cuppy Kraft (412) 606-8196, 10 Little Club Road, Gulf Stream REAL ESTATE / Residential

Life of Purpose (561) 447-8990, 3848 FAU Blvd., Innovation Center 2, Ste. 100, Boca Raton www.lifeofpurposetreatment.com – REHABILITATION & ADDICTION TREATMENT (Referred by Jeffrey Lynn, Weiner, Lynn & Thompson & Kelli Freeman, Hamilton House Oceanfront Condos) Purlife Fitness Center (561) 852-9200, 45 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach www.purlifedelray.com – FITNESS (Referred by Sarah Martin, Experience Epic & Linda Albright, NPSIR) Muse (561) 716-9029, 2019 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach www.museeventdesign.com – EVENT PLANNERS

Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton (561) 989-9945, 5910 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton www.artissl.com – SENIOR CARE Keyes Company Real Estate / Michelle R. Blair (954) 871-1853, 250 Congress Park Dr. #196, Delray Beach www.michelleblaire.keyes.com – REAL ESTATE / Residential iHummingbird (561) 819-2770, 1405 N. Congress Ave., Ste. 12, Delray Beach www.ihummingbird.net – COMPUTERS, IT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Milton Myers American Legion Post #65 (561) 330-6905, 263 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach www.facebook.com/miltonmyersdelray NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION / ASSOCIATION

International Business Alliance Round Table When: Tuesday, June 2nd / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail Sponsore by: Image 360 Lunch Sponsored by: Palm Beach Regional Center Facilitator: Al Zucaro Topic: Foreign Direct Capital and the Creation of Jobs.

Immigration as an Economic Engine Prime Professional Group Round Table When: Thursday, June 4th / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trail Sponsored by: Allegiance Home Health Speaker: Clive Cholerton, Vice President, National Growth Practice Management Topic: Financial Life Management, The Intersection of Your life and Finances EXCLUSIVE Trustee Luncheon When: Thursday, June 4th / 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Mortons Steakhouse, 5050 Town Center Circle Speaker: Marc H. Bell, Managing Director of Marc Bell Capital Partners LLC President, Boca Raton Police Foundation Boca Chamber’s 45th Annual Golf Classic When: Friday, June 5th / 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Royal Palm Yacht & CC 199 Royal Palm Way New Member Orientation | SOLD OUT When: Tuesday, June 9th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber June Membership Breakfast When: Thursday, June 11th / 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Where: Via Mizner Golf and Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive Sponsored by: Florida Blue Government Affairs Committee When: Thursday, June 11th / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting When: Friday, June 12th / 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber Economic Development Committee When: Tuesday, June 16th / 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber

South Healthcare Advocacy Network (SHAN) When: Wednesday, June 17th / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: The Veranda Club, 6061 Palmetto Circle North Leadership Boca 2015 Graduation Lunch When: Wednesday, June 17th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: 17751 Boca Club Boulevard Smart Talk for Women- Round Table When: Tuesday, June 23rd / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: BRIO Tuscan Grille- 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239 Facilitator: Nancy Proffitt Golden Bell Education Foundation Fund Raiser When: Thursday, June 25th / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Pinon Grill, Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road #1390 Sponsors: Pinon Grill & The Inner Circle All events are in Boca Raton unless otherwise indicated.

Details about all of these events are available at

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June 2015

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arts & ends EWW! WHAT’S EATING YOU?

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium opened May 3rd Step right up this summer to a carnival of creatures! The Science Center’s summer traveling exhibition, Eww! What’s Eating You? explores the human parasite relationship - for the good and the bad! Famed comedian Carrot Top serves as a remote tour guide throughout the exhibit, which features a variety of bugs - live and preserved - that swirl and twirl, including body morphing Guinea worms, rash causing Hookworms, kid-loving Pinworms, eye-invading Toxocara worms, malaria-causing mosquitoes, blood-sucking leeches and more.

The highly interactive exhibit, presented in a carnival format, will surely entertain science seekers all summer long - and offers a great opportunity to beat the heat! 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 832-1988

EXPRESS YOURSELF

BLUEPRINT Gallery at the Milagro Center 695 Auburn Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 www.milagrocenter.org 561-279-2970 now through June 19th “Express Yourself” is the fourth BLUEPRINT Gallery exhibit of amazing art in by local artists since the Gallery’s opening in September 2014. Milago Center provides daily to the 80 children and Teens it serves each day in its afterschool and summer camp programs.

SUMMER SERIES OF MUSIC, MOVIES & MORE

Downtown Boca’s Mizner Park Amphitheater through August 21 The City of Boca Raton’s Summer Series, presented by Alpine Jaguar, promises a lineup of great FREE concerts at 590 Plaza Real.

Blankets and chairs are welcome, but for convenience, chairs are also available to rent $5. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, car pool and use free parking at City Hall and the Boca Raton Library. Food and beverages will be available to purchase inside the venue.

No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. All shows are rain or shine.

Friday, June 5, 7:30pm - The SYMPHONIA Boca Raton Friday, June 19, 7:30pm - U2 by UV (U2 tribute) Sunday, June 21, 7pm - The FAU Concert Band Friday, June 26, 7:30pm - Neil Zirconia (Neil Diamond tribute) Saturday, June 27, 8pm - Into the Woods (movie) For more information visit www. mizneramphitheater.com For recorded information call (561) 544-8600.

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

The Stage Door Theatre now through June 21st Weds, Sats. & Suns at 2pm / Fri-Sat 8pm

By Johy Van Druten, Gillian Holroyd is a witch. She can cast spells and perform feats of magic, but she can’t fall in love. And when she casts a spell over her attractive neighbor – partly to keep him away from an old rival, and partly because she is attracted to him – this slight ‘imperfection’ leads to a number of unintended and somewhat tricky situations. $38 - $42. 954344-7765 - 8036 W Sample Rd., Margate, Fl 33065 www.stagedoortheatre.com

CULTURAL COUNCIL BIENNIAL 2015

through August 29th The goal of this juried show is to broaden the range of artists on display. Nearly 130 artists, whose careers range from emerging to professional, submitted more than 400 paintings, photos, sculpture, videos and sitespecific installation art for consideration.

Cultural Council Manager of Artist Services, Nichole M. Hickey, says “The works of 62 artists were chosen because they represent what is happening in the art scene right now.

The diversity of talent in The Palm Beaches is remarkable and the juried process allows the Council to cast a wider net and exhibit artists who have not yet been shown here.”

The Biennial show is free and open to the public. Gallery hours Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 601 Lake Avenue | Lake Worth

PARENTS NIGHT OUTSOMETHING’S FISHY

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium June 5th / 6-10pm Ready for a date night? Drop off the kids at the Science Center! Parents Night Out includes science crafts, Make n Take Jelly Fish and Ocean in a Bottle activity, Touch Tank experience, pizza dinner, and a planetarium show! Cost is $30 per child (each additional child is $15). Call (561) 832-2026 to register.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Slow Burn Theatre June 5-28 / Fri-Sat 8pm / Sun 2pm Book by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith. Tickets: $25-40. 954-344-7765, 866-811-4111 / slowburntheatre.org, West Boca Performing Arts Theatre at West Boca High School, 12811 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 33498

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St through June 7th / Thurs-Sat 8pm / Sat & Sun 2pm In this affectionately autobiographical play, Simon tells the story of Paul and Corie Bratter, two newlyweds settling into their first Manhattan apartment. $30, $15 for students (18 and younger) Tickets: 561-272-1281 ext. 4

MUSIC AT ST. PAUL’S

GALINA DENNISON, VIOLA AND YOKO SATA KOTHARI, PIANO Sunday, June 7th / 3pm Music at St. Paul’s, in historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 188 S. Swinton Ave. in the heart of Delray Beach. The concert will feature the Sonata in D Minor by Mikhail Glinka, the second viola sonata of Johannes Brahms, two movements from Romeo and Juliet by Serge Prokofiev, and the exciting Phantasy by English composer York Bowen.

A $15 donation is requested with preferred (front center) seating available at $20. Students are admitted for a $5 contribution. Tickets: music.stpaulsdelray. org, 561-276-4541 or at the door. No one will be turned away for inability to contribute.

2015 SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium June 8-August 14th Each exciting week will offer hands-on exploration for young scientist ages 4-12. The days are packed with fun science lessons, experiments, labs and outdoor activities led by expert science educators. Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with extended hours of structured activities available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee. For more information, call (561) 832-2026 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Sol Theatre June 12-28 / Fri-Sat 7pm / Sat-Sun 2pm Book, Music and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes.

This wildly funny and warm-hearted musical begins when the Music Hall Royale “puts on” its flamboyant rendition of the unfinished Dickens mystery in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekylland-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud; Miss Bud is in turn engaged to Jasper’s nephew, young Edwin Drood... who disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve. Has Edwin Drood been murdered? Tickets: $15 / $10 juniors (11 and younger) 561-447-8829 / www.solchildren.org 3333 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431

NEWEST KIDZ ON STAGE

10-WEEK PERFORMANCE CLASS SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE Begins June 13th From ages preK and up! And you get to see them perform on stage at the end of the 10 week session! If your child is destined for the stage, you have to check this out, it’s always a hit with both parents & children alike! NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS! www.showtimeboca.com/ newregistrationform.htm or call (561) 3942626 For details and registration visit www. showtimeboca.com 503 SE Mizner Blvd. Ste 73 Royal Palm Pl, Boca Raton

“MY FATHER-MY FRIEND”

Artisans On The Ave, 630 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, www.ArtisansontheAve.com Friday, June 19th, 5-9pm - FREE Enjoy a night discovering unique art hand made by our talented artists. Give Dad or your special friend a gift, functional or fun that he will enjoy.

Support creative male artist’s featured in our gallery by purchasing one of their man-made pieces. We have unique pottery mugs for his favorite beverage. If he is a whiz in the kitchen a selection of beautiful exotic wooden cutting boards and baguette trays. Choose a fused glass wine holder or a great corkscrew/stopper.

Perhaps a vintage car photograph or a custom created ink pen.

Our male featured artists are John McCoy, Robert ben Kline, James McClean, Robert Hunter, Dennis Tishkowsky, Barry Friedman, Al Abraskin, Howard Fleischer, Wilmer Gallego, Rick Eggert, E J Morales , Jessie Showalter, Boaz Kimelman, Dr. Herb Brofsky, Ray Gross and Kelly Dean Manganaro.

REFRIGERATOR ART

BLUEPRINT Gallery at the Milagro Center 695 Auburn Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 www.milagrocenter.org 561-279-2970 Opening Reception June 19th The BLUEPRINT Gallery at Milagro Center invites you to the “Refrigerator Art” Opening Reception on June 19th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Come view the homegrown talents of our very own STARS and Teens; reflections of their hearts and souls. The evening will include a diverse talent showcase comprised of local performers. This visual and performing arts event is an opportunity for Milagro Center’s supporters and friends to experience the same joy and creativity the Center provides daily to the 80 children and Teens it serves each day in its afterschool and summer camp programs. The exhibit will run from June 19th through August 14th. Attendees will view the incredible works of art exhibited by our flourishing

artists and enjoy snacks and wine. Local jewelry designers and other craftspeople will have their items available for sale during the evening. This is a complimentary event.

Please RSVP to Cultural Arts Director, Nicole Escalera at nescalera@milagrocenter. org or call (561)279-2970.

OCEAN COMMOTION NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium June 26th / 6-9pm Under the sea is the place to be! Enjoy fun ocean life activities for kids of all ages, snow cones, popcorn and plenty of science fun including: Crab Lab, 3D octopus printing demo, Echinoderm lab, Lamprey dissection, Touch Tank experience. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561-832-1988.

Admission is free for members, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

GEMS CLUB - GENETIC JOURNEY

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium June 30th / 5-7pm While having tons of fun along the way, our GEMS club offers the opportunity for young girls in grades 3-8 to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. $5 registration fee per child per session. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This month’s GEMS club session will feature a discussion on genetics and students will participate in a Twizzler DNA Models lab and Tape Cell Activity.

To register, call (561) 832-2026 or visit sfsciencecenter.org/gems.

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by Priscilla Speicher ASK PRISCILLA So Much Music, So Little Time Around the Boca Raton Delray Beach area there are many good bands that a person can go and hear. But a few stand out above the rest. One of those is the Jon Greco Band.

I first discovered them about a year ago thanks to a Facebook group called Delray Raw. They are a true delight to experience and, to coin a phrase of my grandmother’s, “it does my heart good” to hear them.

So what is their style? Well, it’s a bit complex and unique. They have a folkish, Americana sort of twinge to them, but what they are playing is rock and roll — the softer kind. Their covers are spot on — Bob Dylan, James Taylor, David Gray, Jimmy Buffett. But they also do exceptional original music and I have come to really like a couple of their songs. This month they release their new CD, Borderline, featuring lead singer, Jon Greco.

Jon Greco is a singer-songwriter who called on his personal struggles and triumphs to create his songs. They are an extension of his life and spirit. He put together a band that provides soulful, stirring music that appeals to the mainstream yet introduces them to something a bit different.

The band started with Jon on guitar and vocals, and drummer Pete Larmon. They had played together as teenagers and then reconnected in 2013. At that time, Jon was writing music and Pete agreed that there

was an audience for this music. They both believed in the material and wanted to bring it to the public. During the course of their collaboration, Pete met a bass player named Micah Robbins, and invited him to come hang out during a practice session. Micah was immediately on board and the three began doing trio performances, adding a local harmonica player, Dick Perkins.

Today, their full band consists of: Jon Greco, lead vocal and rhythm guitar; Pete Larmon,drums and percussion vocals; Kevin Molloy, lead guitar; Dan Prall, keyboards and Micah Robbins,bass guitar.

Jon is from Pittsburgh (no wonder I liked him right off!) and moved here when he was 22 years old. Pete was raised in the burbs of Chicago, and came to Florida in 2007. Kevin is also from Chicago and moved here in 2012 to be near the ocean. Dan grew up in the hills of Vermont and his parents introduced him to the piano. Micah hails from Bangor, Maine, and fell in love with the bass guitar in high school.

Monthly shows at Tim Finnegan’s Pub (first Fridays) and 32 East in Delray (last Wednesdays), and the Brewhouse Gallery in North Palm Beach, you have plenty of opportunities to see them. They also play occasionally at South Shores Tavern in Lake Worth and The Backyard in Boynton Beach.

They are available for hire – jongreco.com

Introducing Hot Summer Nights Outdoor concerts with a dance party vibe!

EVERY FRIDAY, July 3-31, 8 pm at the Outdoor Pavilion.

Come out and experience some of South Florida’s best dance bands!

Date night or family night... your choice!

Here’s the lineup: July 3 - HIGHER GROUND (New/Current Pop) July 10 - MIKE MINEO (Acoustic/”feel good” Pop) July 17 - FLAVOR (Top 40 Dance Music) July 24 - LIBIDO (Dance Party) July 31 - THE CLIQUE (Multi-Genre Hits) All concerts are weather permitting; suggested donation at the gates.

PLEASE no pets or outside food/beverage. Food trucks and cash bar available.

Chloe Dolandis ART ART MUSIC MUSIC ETC. ETC.

Local Resident Expanding Her Musical Boundaries

Chloe Dolandis announced the release of her new EP entitled There’s More to coincide with the launch of an online storefront on June 2nd. There’s More is available via a number of popular streaming services such as SoundCloud and YouTube, and as a free download on shop.chloedolandis.com, also giving fans around the world access to her previously released music and new merchandise.

Chloe had her first musical theatre experience performing at the Delray Beach Playhouse when she was seven, and continued performing there through her formative years.

She went on to become a professional musical theatre performer.

As a jazz/pop singer, Chloe has performed at Jazz On The Ave. (a couple of times with different bands), the Arts Garage (several times both with her band and other bands), Dada (several times with her band), and Sundy House. She has sung the national anthem at the International Tennis Championships, and she and her band provided the entertainment for that event.

“The thing I love about Delray is that it has everything I could want in a city--peaceful natural beauty and the beach, really rich culture, a cool music scene, great restaurants, and vibrant night life!”

Putting an emphasis on creating music that resonates with fans across multiple genres, Dolandis’ new EP builds on the title There’s More, not only highlighting her jazz roots, but also harnessing pop and R&B ­based sonic ideas.

Tapping into her close­knit network of co­writers and musicians from all over the globe—along with having spent time in music capitals including Los Angeles and Nashville—played a big role in recording the EP. The release features songs

including R&B­inspired “Am I Ready To Tell You Goodbye”, pop ballad “There’s More”, and jazz/country­ flavored “Dancin’ On Cloud 10”, written in Nashville. Chloe’s live performance of the latter won Balcony TV’s Global Music Rumble late last year.

Dolandis’ debut album, Bring Back the Fever, was released in 2011 and reached #19 on the iTunes Jazz Download Chart. Her success and stage presence not only garnered several accolades, such as becoming a Florida Grammy Showcase finalist and a National Society of Arts and Letters two­-time National finalist, but subsequently opened doors for her to perform at events for Vice President Joe Biden and for major brands including Tiffany and Co. and Bacardi—on top of helping to assist her growing voice­over career with major clients such as HBO and Starbucks.

The joint storefront launch and EP release is not only a creative culmination of the last few years but, as the name suggests, a look towards the future and Dolandis’ increasingly diverse projects. chloedolandis.com

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www.PineappleNewspaper.com way of Rod Serling. While the faces and names are familiar, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, and company inhabit a sylvan neighborhood in which witches and bakers are next-door neighbors, handsome princes from once-parallel fables are competitive (and equally vain) brothers, and all the stories intersect through unexpected new plot twists. Stephen Sondheim’s intricate score and James Lapine’s clever, humorous, and ingenious script combine to make Into the Woods a classic American musical bound to appeal to audiences of all ages.

June 4 / Thurs. 10am-1pm / $5 FIRST THURSDAY SITE TOURS No reservations necessary!

Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of Delray Beach Center for the Arts!

Tour the beautifully restored, historic school buildings, which include the Cornell Museum of Art, Crest Theatre and Vintage Gym. Tours begin in the Cornell Museum, are led by site docents and include a slide show presentation with fun facts on Delray history.

June 5 / Fri. 6-9pm / FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Cornell Museum of Art invites you to start your evening right here! Experience the Museum’s current exhibits, “BLING: Art that Shines” and “Adornment: A Faculty Showcase,” enjoy a little wine and cheese, and visit with featured artist, PAT KAUFMAN, who will have her tropical watercolors on display. Then make your way to other participating galleries on Atlantic Avenue, in Pineapple Grove and at Artists Alley.

June 25 / Thurs. 5-8pm EXTRAORDINARY ART SALE Cornell Museum of Art

Experience extraordinary art and take home an original! See a unique display of 6 x 6-inch works in a variety of media by local artists, all of which will be on sale for just $30. The current exhibits will also be open. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.

June 18-28 / $25 ENTR’ACTE THEATRE’S INTO THE WOODS Crest Theatre

Wednesday, June 24, 8 pm Thursdays, June 18 & 25, 8pm Fridays, June 19 & 26, 8pm Saturdays, June 20 & 27), 2 & 8pm Sundays, June 21, 2 & 8pm; June 28, 2pm Fractured fairy tales of a darker hue provide the remarkable context for Into the Woods, which deconstructs the Brothers Grimm by

4 attractions…

LION COUNTRY SAFARI • MIAMI SEAQUARIUM MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE • ZOO MIAMI

4 months of fun…

JUNE / JULY / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

1 price!

SUMMER SAVINGS PASS The Summer Savings Pass, for the sixth year in a row, will give pass holders unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!

The Summer Savings Pass may be purchased at each of the parks or their respective websites: www.mods.org, www.LionCountrySafari.com, www.miamiseaquarium.com, www. mods.org and www.zoomiami.org. In addition, Museum of Discovery and Science has the passes available by phone at (954) 713-0930.

At $56 plus tax, per adult and $46 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12), this pass grants unlimited admission through September 30, 2015 at Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami. Annual Pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $31 plus tax, per adult, and $21 plus tax, per child. For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit www.summersavingspass.com

June 29-Aug 7 / Six 1-week sessions for ages 7-13 CAMP DEL ARTE

Delray Beach Center for the Arts introduces a summer arts camp like no other -- Camp Del Arte! Camp Director and professional musician, Drew Tucker and his team invite children to EXPLORE, DISCOVER and CREATE through a variety of arts activities.

Children choose either MUSIC (guitar, bass, percussion or vocals), THEATER (which includes stage movement & fun Hip Hop routines), VISUAL ARTS or CIRQUE activities to focus on for the week.

Campers are grouped by age and activity.

Family and friends are treated to a Camp Showcase every Friday at 2 p.m.

Camp Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Drop off is 8:30-9am. Extra care is available Mon-Fri, 8-8:30 a.m.and Mon-Thurs, 3-5 p.m.

Camp Fee is $250/week; extra care $50/week or $20/day. Register at DelrayArts.org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 478

July 3-31 / Fri. 8pm HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Outdoor concerts

Hot Summer Nights is a new outdoor concert series with South Florida’s best dance bands bringing their own unique sound to our sizzling summer stage. Mark your calendar for this hot lineup! July 3 - HIGHER GROUND (New/Current Pop); July 10 - MIKE MINEO (Acoustic/”feel good” Pop); July 17 - FLAVOR (Top 40 Dance Music); July 24 - LIBIDO (Dance Party); and July 31 - THE CLIQUE (Multi-Genre Hits).

Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, Delray Beach Center for the Arts, located at Old School Square in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, offers a total arts experience™ through events, theater, exhibits and learning opportunities.

For tickets and information on performances, exhibits, classes or facility rentals, call 561-2437922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

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GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton (561) 544-8605

ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP Weekly Summer Sessions-Morning & Afternoons

At Gumbo Limbo Environmental Camp, children and teens will be immersed in the native world around them through outdoor fun and hands-on activities! Games at the beach, dipnetting in the lagoon, and canepole fishing are just a few of the outdoor adventures that bring our campers back year after year. Older campers learn to canoe!

Registration is now open to Boca Raton residents AND Non-residents. Many of the sessions have plenty of openings! Sessions that are full/close to full are noted below.

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL Every Tues & Wed. 10-11:30am

LITTLE WONDERS World Oceans Celebration Sat. June 6th, 10-11am

BIG WONDERS World Oceans Celebration Sat. June 6th, 11:30am-12:30pm

SEINING THE LAGOON

Sat. June 18th, 3:30-4:45pm Sat. June 27th, 1:30-3pm

BEACH TREASURES

Wed. June 3rd, 3:30-4:45pm

OUTDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM FEEDINGS

Mon.-Sat. 10:30am Mangrove and Nearshore Reef Aquariums Mon.-Sat. 12:30pm Tropical Coral Reef and Shipwreck Aquariums Sunday 1:30pm All outdoor aquariums

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arts garage …… HOT! THIS MONTH AT

For information and tickets: www.artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357

Joyce Moreno is a 4-time Latin Grammy nominated artist, known for her strong feminine Brazilian identity. The singer, composer, arranger and instrumentalist has authored over 400 recorded songs, released over 30 CDs, and has performed around the world.

Beyond Brazil, Joyce’s work has been recorded by top artists such as Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Claus Ogerman, and Gerry Mulligan. She is known for pioneering the first-person feminine voice; she was the first Brazilian songwriter to express herself in this form, opening the way for countless other artists who followed.

June 19 / Fri. 8pm / $25, $30, $35 ANIBAL BERRAUTE QUARTET / Tango Fusion

June 5-6 / Fri-Sat 8pm / $25, $35, $45 TITO PUENTE JR. / Latin Jazz

June 27 / Sat. 8pm / $25, $30, $35 FLAMENCO PURO / Dance

Flamenco Puro brings the highest caliber of professional dancers to the stage, complete with colorful costumes, fans, castanets, Sevillanas, and Rumbas. Comprised of Miami’s best dancers and musicians, their performances are vibrant and elegant, traditional yet modern, and always exciting.

The troupe is led by Artistic Director, Choreographer and Dancer Clarita Filgueiras, who has performed in Miami for over 20 years and has established herself as one of the top flamenco dancers in the U.S.

Led by pianist Anibal Berraute and fivetime-Grammy winner, violinist Federico Britos, the quartet combines the resounding powers of the piano, violin, bass cello, and the bandoneon to create intoxicating music that spans genres. The musical masters rearrange tangos, improvise Latin jams, and incorporate musical vocabulary that transcends classic Tango. This dynamic quartet delights audiences with their spirited tango interpretations and sexy, exciting sound.

TITO PUENTE JR.’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!!

Tito Puente Jr. is determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father, and he does so with charm and grace, captivating audiences who echo his passion. Crowds who were lured to venues by his father now return to see his son – and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage. Be prepared to mambo the night away as Tito Puente, Jr. brings his phenomenal band to Arts Garage.

July 3 / Fri. 8pm/ $25,$30,$35 THE WORLD MUSIC 5 / Jazz Fusion

June 12-13 / Fri-Sat 8pm / $25, $35, $45 JOYCE MORENO / Brazilian Jazz

June 20-21 / Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm $25, $35, $45 DUFFY JACKSON / Jazz

Duffy Jackson, drummer extraordinaire and son of legendary jazz bassist Chubby Jackson, returns to Arts Garage for another high-energy performance. His distinct swinging style combined with his enthusiasm and wit is a show that all jazz fans should experience. Not to mention that he has performed with legendary artists including Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Carter.

The World Music 5 consists of multiGrammy winning violinist Federico Britos, the twice- Grammy nominated Negroni’s Trio (featuring pianist Jose Negroni, drummer Nomar Negroni, and bassist Josh Allen), and two-time Latin-Grammy nominated saxophonist Dr. Ed Calle. Their style is a unique repertoire of acoustic music fusing jazz with Afro-Latin American and Caribbean rhythms, world genres, and European harmony. The talented group has been touring continuously, sharing their unique sounds with the world. Catch them at Arts Garage and experience the magic for yourself!

Palm Beach Pops Sadly Ceases Concert Series but Continues “Music & You” Education Programs Jon Lappin, President of The Palm Beach Pops, recently released the following statement: “By all rights and for so many reasons, the 2014-2015 season was a triumph for The Palm Beach Pops, South Florida’s most beloved pops orchestra since 1991.

Thanks to the incredible talent of our musicians and ongoing support from fans and supporters, we not only survived the sudden passing two summers ago of our founder, Maestro Bob Lappin, The Palm Beach Pops continued the ‘Music & You’ In-School Youth Education Program and we presented three critically acclaimed concerts.”

While both music fans and reviewers cheered our past season, The Palm Beach Pops continues to confront several serious challenges, however, including a declining donor and audience base, increased and unexpected competition, and the inability to secure the required number of acceptable performance dates at the Kravis Center.

Accordingly, it is my sad duty today to announce that The Palm Beach Pops Board of Directors has decided to cease concert series operations at this time. With the full support of our Board of Directors, however, we are determined to continue presenting and expanding our critical music education programs that teach Palm Beach County schoolchildren the rudiments of music, introduce positive role models while developing creativity, providing tools for communication and enabling students to build a strong sense of self.

The Palm Beach Pops remains financially sound and we intend to aggressively pursue performance opportunities and other profitable endeavors that we have identified going forward. We are not closing our doors. In fact, The Palm Beach Pops is actively seeking paid engagements, at which the Grammy and Emmy-winning Lee Musiker will still serve as conductor and music director.

While this difficult decision may be disappointing, The Palm Beach Pops will forever remain one of the most important cultural gems in the County. The contributions to the cultural landscape, the support in founding a performing arts center, the thousands of people and children whose hearts we touched, the opportunities we gave talented youth onstage, the employment opportunities we provided, the tourism we attracted and the guardianship of the American Songbook are tremendous and must be recorded in the history of our community.”

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‘Step Onto Our Stage’ and ‘Free Night of Theatre’ Help Patrons Experience Theatre

CHEF vs. CHEF

Participants Announced Chef Patrick Broadhead and Chef Eric Baker of Max’s Harvest have secured 16 of South Florida’s top chefs to participate in an exciting original summer competition series, Chef vs. Chef, a bracket-style competition that kicks off Wednesday, June 17. The competition will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings at 9:30 p.m. at Max’s Harvest, 169 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Fashioned after the popular TV show, “Knife Fights,” the showdown will continue for 15 weeks until one chef is crowned the winner.

The contestant chefs will attend a draw party at Max’s Harvest on June 3rd at 9:30 p.m. All Chef vs. Chef events are open to the public for a $10 donation, which will include one complimentary, beer, wine or cocktail.

Food and drink will be available for purchase at happy hour prices. Chef vs. Chef will benefit the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach.

Participating chefs include: Bill Ring, 32 East Victor Franco, Oceans 234 Kelly Randall, The Office James Strine, Cafe Boulud Jarod Higgins, Cut 432 Chris Miracolo, S3 Victor Meneses, El Camino Aaron Goldberg, Bogarts Ben Burger, Burt & Max’s Blake Malesta, 50 Ocean Che Frey, Henry’s Danielle Herring, Rebel House John Thomas, Tryst Eric Grutka, Ian’s Tropical Grill Bruce Feingold, Dada’s Adam Brown, The Cooper Qualified members of the food press and foodie community will judge the Chef vs.

Chef competitions, awarding weekly prizes and a grand prize to the winner.

“We invite everyone to come and cheer on their favorite chef,” Dennis Max, co-owner of Max’s Harvest said.

Floribbean Cuisine

Taste History’s Summer Focus As Taste History slides into the Summer season, Floribbean cuisine and food culture will continue on the gastronome cultural tour.

Floribbean cuisine represents a culinary evolution in Florida that is a mixture of various cultures influenced by European and Caribbean immigrants. These new cuisines are now strongly associated with a Florida experience thus the term Floribbean. The Florida origins of Floribbean cuisine begin in year 1513 with the arrival of Spaniard explorer Juan Ponce de Leon who gave Florida its name which means flowers. Other Spaniard explorers arrived in Florida and brought with them their culture, religion and cuisines too.

An exchange of food stuffs and foodways developed between the Native Americans and Spaniards. The Native Americans ate from nature and the sea; and the Spaniards brought pigs, cattle and their foodways. Then you have the arrival of the British and the French who brought their foodstuffs too that further influenced new foodways in Florida.

In the 1900s Florida’s foodscape continued to grow with the immigration of Cubans.

The non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County are $45 to $50 per person; free for children under age 14 (accompanied by a paid adult family member). Tickets can be purchased at tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

Pre-payment is required. For information, call 561-243-2662. The food tours board at Macy’s (Outside at the East Entrance) at 801 N. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach.

Sat. June 6th Northwood Village/ West Palm Beach/Lake Worth Sat., June 13, Lake Worth/Lantana Sat., June 20, Delray Bch/Boynton Bch Sat., June 27, Delray Bch/Boynton Bch

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he Theatre League’s Summer Theatre Fest has become an integral part of South Florida’s cultural landscape, and this year, South Florida audiences will once again have the opportunity to see theatre for free, check out new plays in development by South Florida playwrights, and tell the world what the arts - and theatre - mean to them. The success of last summer’s Come Under Our Umbrella program and play reading series indicated to the League that theatre patrons are ready and willing to try new theatrical experiences, and even cross county lines to do it.

The theme governing this year’s Summer Theatre Fest activities is Step Onto Our Stage. A unique ‘step and repeat’ has been created especially for the program, featuring theatrical curtains in front of a wall imprinted with the League’s logo. Patrons will be invited to Step Onto Our Stage to be photographed or videoed ‘on stage’ as they are interviewed about their theatrical experiences, and the significance of the arts in their lives. The step and repeat, which made its ‘debut’ at the South Florida Theatre League sponsored Carbonell Awards ‘after party’, will travel to participating theatres throughout the summer.

Summer Theatre Fest: Each Monday from June 1 to August 31, a South Florida Theatre League member theatre will host a reading of a new play by a local playwright. Playwrights range from established local favorites, including Carbonell Award-winners and nominees, to emerging talents, with plays vastly ranging in subject matter and style. For more details,

including a synopsis of each reading, please visit www.southfloridatheatre.com.

Step Onto Our Stage - Reading Schedule: June 8 - A Girl’s Guide to Saving the Universe

by Andie Arthur at Lost Girls Theatre at the Deering Estate June 15 - Fortuna’s Ire by Guillermo Ramon at Storycrafter Studio at the Luna Star Cafe June 22 - Text M for Murder by Carol White at Arts Garage/Bailey Contemporary Arts June 29 - Women Who Hate Their Jobs

by Leah Roth Barsanti at Evening Star Productions July 6 - Life and Death by Bob Bowersox at TheatreXP July 6 - Stages of the Sun Student Edition: Readings of Short Plays by Local Student Playwrights at Area Stage Free Night of Theater is an audience development program that has proved to be immensely popular since the League first introduced it in 2008. Free Night offers patrons an excellent opportunity to visit a venue they’ve never been to before, or sample a type of theatre they might not otherwise ever consider. Developed by the Theatre Communications Group (the national organization for American Theatre) about a decade ago to increase audiences, subsequent studies found that approximately 42% of patrons who attend a Free Night of Theatre return to that theatre and purchase tickets.

So far, participating theatres include Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Palm Beach

Dramaworks, and Evening Star Productions, however several more theatres are expected to participate.

Patrons can sign up for tickets at http:// summerfestfreenight.southfloridatheatre. com/ starting on June 10 for performances during the month of July. The window to enter the lottery will close on June 24, and patrons will find out if they have won tickets on June 29.

The South Florida Theatre League is “an alliance of theatrical organizations and professionals dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and advocating for the growth and prestige of the South Florida theatre industry”. To date, the League is the umbrella organization for close to 80 theatres between Key West and Jupiter.

For more information about the South Florida Theatre League, including a list of member theatres and their current and upcoming productions, visit: http://www. southfloridatheatre.com/ or contact Andie Arthur at: andie@southfloridatheatre.com . ***The Dana Plays: Dana Castellano was a treasured supporter of the South Florida Theatre Community who passed away from cancer in November 2014. Last year, during Summer Theatre Fest, Naked Stage Artistic Producer Antonio Amadeo coordinated the first Dana Plays - an evening of short plays about hope. The event raised over $2,000. This year’s proceeds will be donated to one of Dana’s favorite charities, the Humane Society.

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Kids Eat Free, and Well, at The Tavern at The Wick Makes its Premiere Rappaport Group Restaurants Theatre Chef William Walden Stages a Unique Dining Experience Award-winning Rapoport’s Restaurant Group, South Palm Beach County’s largest independent restaurant group, is kicking off summer vacation with a mom and dad-approved offer with an equally approved price. Kids eat free at all five Rapoport’s Restaurant Group locations- Henry’s, Bogart’s Bar & Grille, Deck 84, Burt & Max’s and Apeiro. Offered from open to close every Sunday through Thursday until the end of September, guests receive one free kid’s entrée, which includes a drink, with any adult entrée purchase.

Rapoport’s Kids Eat Free promotion offers a variety of locations and culinary options for families to choose from. Each of Rapoport’s executive chef’s have created new and health conscious entrée and side options, which have been analyzed and adjusted to meet the nutritional criteria of registered and licensed dietician, Tamra Hammet. The calorie count and nutritional breakdown is provided under each new healthy option on the kids menu.

“Parents are gravitating towards healthier dining choices for their children, especially in the restaurants they frequent,” says

President of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group, Burt Rapoport, “With summer vacation approaching, they can feel at ease dining out at a Rapoport’s restaurant as a family without having to worry about cost or food quality.”

New entrée options include Chicken Meatballs and Whole Wheat Spaghetti (410 calories, Henry’s), Grilled Chicken Breast with steamed broccoli, white rice and orange slices (400 calories, Bogart’s Bar & Grille) and Grilled Chicken Tacos with diced tomato, lettuce in a flour tortilla (350 calories, Deck 84). Lighter pasta entrées include Penne “Primavera” with tomatoes, broccoli, and green beans sautéed with garlic and shallots (390 calories, Burt & Max’s) and delectable seafood such as Kids Mediterranean Platter with pistachio yogurt sauce, pita bread, hummus, celery, carrots and cucumber (280 calories, Apeiro). In addition to full entrées, expect healthier side alternatives such as fresh seedless grapes, carrot and celery sticks, quinoa pilaf, mixed greens, apple sauce and more. Plus, soda substitutes including 100% juice and milk.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Hatches in Delray Beach

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ay 4th saw the opening of Double R Restaurant Group’s grand opening of Another Broken Egg Cafe (ABEC) at 430 East Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Serving from 7 AM through 2 PM seven days a week, this upscale 3,174 squarefoot southern inspired breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch restaurant will have seating for 79 indoors, with an additional 48 seats on the outdoor patio.

Guests dining at Another Broken Egg Cafe will have plenty of tempting dishes to choose from as the menu features fresh, nutritious southern-inspired dishes. There are six varieties of eggs benedict, 11 gourmet omelette choices, an exceptional signature Bananas Foster over Belgian waffles, French toast or sweet potato pancakes, southern crabstack, biscuit beignets, along with handcrafted burgers, specialty sandwiches and fresh salads. Each meal is carefully prepared to order with the highest quality, freshest ingredients available. ABEC menu prices range on average from $8 to $15 and for breakfast cocktails, don’t miss the Mimosa, or the house specialty Bloody Mary priced at $5.99 each. Furthermore, ABEC’s Healthy Side menu, which includes Granola, Fruit & Quinoa, Gluten Free Friendly Jumbo Pancakes, the Skinny Omelette, Steel Cut Oats and Simply Salmon, is also available at this location.

ABEC mug collectors will also look forward to finding Delray Beach’s logo, a series of palm trees with a sun, represented on the hand-thrown stoneware used for coffee service and hot beverages. Each ABEC

location has its own distinctive symbol on the American made design, which is produced in various colors year round and available for purchase at the restaurant as well.

Double R Restaurant Group is based in Lafayette, LA and is dedicated to opening restaurants that represent value, with a focus on fresh and comforting food. Double R operates multiple concepts and currently has 20 ABECs operating in Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida and Louisiana. Double R also recently announced its South Florida development agreement to open 40 locations over the next 10 years. Each new ABEC creates approximately 30 new jobs in the community. Double R is currently searching for qualified candidates in all regions to join their experienced team.

Please visit www.dblrrestaurants.com for more information.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is an awardwinning restaurant and a leader in the morning restaurant sector with 47 restaurants to date across the southeast United States, California and Indiana. Ron Green founded the first ABE Café in 1996 on Girod Street in Old Mandeville, Louisiana. ABEC’s mantra is “Nothing short or right is right.” Each restaurant is managed by hands-on owners who believe that every detail is important to make the customer happy. ABEC serves from 7 AM through 2 PM seven days a week, closing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas with all major credit cards accepted. For more information about the restaurant locations, the history of ABEC and complete menus, please visit www.anotherbrokenegg.com.

Kids Score a Free Meal at Boston’s In the month of June, Boston’s on the Beach salutes students whose hard work and dedication have earned them high marks in the classroom. Students, 12 years old and younger, get a free meal from the children’s menu at Boston’s, just for bringing in their report cards. For scoring straight As – there is a free meal and a custom T-shirt reward. Celebrate your children’s achievements at Boston’s without breaking the piggy bank. The special children’s menu features tasty, nutritious selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, starting at 7 a.m., with patio or indoor seating. The report card reward offer is good Monday through Friday, for up to two kids per adult entrée, in the month of June 2015. Complimentary valet parking is available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Boston’s on the Beach, 40 South Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483 bostonsonthebeach.com 561-278-3364

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arilynn Wick is proud to announce the debut of The Tavern at The Wick. The full-service restaurant is now open to both theatre patrons and the public, offering a historic ambiance for dinner, brunch and catered events. The acclaimed chef, William Walden, will be staging menus inspired by each new theatrical production. With a reputation for perfection and an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine, Chef William will showcase fresh Modern American, French Continental and Country fare. The restaurant will be open WednesdaySunday 5-8pm, with a Sunday brunch 11am2pm. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information, seating times and event catering please call 561-995-2333, or visit www.thewick.org.

“We are thrilled to open The Tavern to the public,” said Marilynn Wick. “Everyone who has participated in our Costume Museum tour and luncheon, has been overwhelmed by the beauty of our dining room, which incorporates many elements from the original Tavern on the Green restaurant in New York. From the dazzling chandelier to the table settings-these are all original pieces. And the beautiful garden scene wallpaper that graces the room is a photographic replica of the restaurant.”

Having been inundated with thousands

of requests, Mrs. Wick implemented a plan to create a unique dining experience for everyone. She chose Chef William Walden to helm the kitchen and direct the equivalent of a gastronomic standing ovation.

Whether catering to music aficionados at The Wolf Trap or delighting the taste buds of Presidents, Secretaries of State, Diplomats and celebrities at both the famed L’Auberge and The Restaurant in Virginia, Chef Walden has garnered national acclaim for his brilliant interpretations and meticulous attention to detail.

“I am delighted to be the Executive Chef at The Tavern,” said Walden who has been the owner of two critically lauded restaurants and starred in an Emmy Award winning miniseries. “This venue offers an exceptional opportunity for me to expand my creative spirit. The theatre world instills such a dynamic energy; I am thoroughly inspired by this atmosphere.”

Chef Walden has expansive plans for the restaurant, but will build upon the program, act by act.

The menu will change for each production, taking cues from theatrical themes, and offering a price-fixe menu including a salad, choice of several entrees, and desserts, starting at $39. The restaurant all has a full liquor license and Chef William is expanding his burgeoning wine list.

The Sunday brunch menu will offers an incredible depth of flavors including classics such as Eggs Benedict, Homemade Sausage and Bacon, Homemade Brioche French Toast and more delights. There is also a three course brunch selection which includes a choice of a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or glass of champagne with a choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert for $49.

The Tavern Room is also available for special private parties including wedding receptions, Bar Mitzvahs, corporate events and more.

Mellow Mushroom Launches Sunday Brunch Menu To kick off the summer and celebrate the Delray location’s seventh anniversary, Mellow Mushroom launched a Sunday Brunch Menu available Sundays from 11am to 2pm plus added 15 new hand-crafted cocktails, 30 new beer selections, and five new wines. Further, Happy Hour specials have also been updated by offering $4.20 drafts every day from 3 to 7pm and adding Tuesday Night Trivia at 7:30 pm to its weekly schedule.

Mellow Mushroom Delray Beach is one of only a select few Mellow locations nationwide offering the brunch menu; the location also becomes the only establishment to offer pizza for breakfast in Delray Beach.

“Brunch is very popular now in South Florida, and especially Delray Beach,” said Ron Platt, owner of Mellow Mushroom Delray Beach. “Our customers have been asking for a brunch option for a while now, so we are excited to finally deliver a creative, fun and delicious Sunday brunch menu – fit for a Mellow Morning!”

The expanded brunch menu includes the following: Breakfast Pizzas: The Classic, The Veggie, The Western and The Morning After (scrambled or sunny side up eggs; small $12.99, medium $19.99, large $24.99; calzones $12.99)

Breakfast Burritos: Dudes and Portabella, (served with salsa and sour cream; $9.99; add a side of beer cheese for $2.99) Sweet Breakfast Dude Signature Pretzels (three for $4.99; six for $7.99)

Drinks: Irish Coffee: Jameson or Baileys ($5.50) Bloody Mary ($4.20 Smirnoff; $6.50 Titos or Ketel One) Mimosas: Champagne and OJ ($4.20); Champagne, OJ and Vodka ($5); Champagne and Peach Nectar ($5); and Bottomless Mimosas at the bar only ($16) 15 New hand-crafted cocktails to be added to Mellow’s everyday drink menu. All hand-crafted cocktails and martinis are $2 off from 11:30am to 7pm every day.

The family owned and run Delray Mellow Mushroom is located at 25 SE 6th Ave. in Delray Beach, Florida. 561-330-3040.

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