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Delray Beach puts out the welcome mat

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – The PTSA at Atlantic Community High School is hosting our inaugural “Get Our Kids to College” event on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the vintage gym at Old School Square. Proceeds from the event will be used to help students needing financial assistance pay college application fees and fees for college testing (ACT/SAT). In 2014, over $3,000 was provided to students who needed assistance for applications. “We want every student to have an opportunity to get a college education regardless of their ability to pay the application fees, and this year our goal is to exceed this number”, expresses Laura Simon, President, PTSA. The Parent Teach Student Association of Atlantic Community High School invites the Delray Beach community to support this event. Not only will this event help raise funds but it is our goal to also raise awareness for the school. Atlantic High School has been a huge educational component of our city for over 75 years. On April 15, the evening reception will include a historical view of the high school provided by the Delray Beach Historic Society.

The evening will begin at 6:30pm and will also feature lite bites provided by Downtown Delray Beach’s fine restaurants such as Deck 84, Smoke BBQ, Mellow Mushroom and more.

Highlighting the evening will be a silent auction and several raffle drawings for guests to bid and great raffle prizes. The Atlantic Community High School Principal, Dr. Anthony Lockhart, will be addressing the attendees who will also be entertained by the accomplished and talented Atlantic Choir and ROTC along with entertainment from the Steve Martel band.

Tickets are available at $20 per person online at http:// www.atlantichighptsa.org/ Sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Your taxdeductible contribution will go directly toward application fees for these hard working and well deserving students who may not otherwise have the chance to apply to college.

As ACHS is one of the historic educational institutions and only public high school in Delray Beach, we are excited to showcase our school to the community. Thank you in advance for your support and contribution in helping us “Get Our Kids to College.” $20 per person donation Wed, April 15, 2015 • 6:30-8:30pm The Vintage Gym at Delray Center for the Arts Free Parking at the Old School Square Parking Garage

LOOKINSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS

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At the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Special CRA Annual Report Insert HEALTH/STYLE

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Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fashion & Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 BUSINESS/REAL ESTATE

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People. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Real Estate Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MUSIC/FOOD/ETC.

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This Month at Arts Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14

Icy temperatures and record snowfall in the northeast this winter provided sunny Delray Beach the perfect opportunity to put out the welcome mat to visitors looking for their Florida fix of fun in the sun. - photo from archives

THIS MONTH INSIDE • CRA ANNUAL REPORT The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has just released its 2014 Annual Report, highlighting a number of projects in the Downtown District that were completed over the past year, or are currently in the works. For more information on the various programs the CRA offers residents and businesses in the Delray Beach CRA District, visit www.delraycra.org or call 561.276.8640.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Delray Affair

Delray Beach Politics to be Basis of Political Drama

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roduced by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Delray Affair traces its roots back to the 1940s and ‘50s and the annual Delray Beach Gladiola Festival, a community-wide event, that attracted tourists as well as local residents who participated in everything from the annual Gladiola parade to the Miss Gladiola beauty pageant.

The Delray Affair gets bigger and better every year, drawing more than 200,000 residents and visitors each year from across the globe and is a tradition spanning more than five decades.

The Delray Affair stretches for more than a mile through the city’s vibrant downtown and showcasing the works of 750 artists and crafters from across the nation. Add to that outstanding live music at the beer and wine gardens and amazing food – from sweet potato pie and conch fritters to roasted corn picked yesterday – and it’s easy to understand why the Delray Affair is known as the largest award-winning arts and craft show of its kind in the Southeastern United States.

Hollywood heartthrob actor Ed Harris to portray Mayor Cary Glickstein

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Kevin Spacey, lead actor and producer of the Netflix original series House of Cards has tapped Delray Beach politics as the subject of a new series on local politics. Although Delray’s most recent polling stations saw only 6,944 votes, the number equaled 16% of all eligible Delray Beach voters - which ranks the city in the top 5% for non-Presidential election turnouts throughout the country. This percentage is what interests House of Cards producers – as the series is based upon an algorithm that sources Netflix user data via genre searches and trending viewership reports.

“When we were developing House of Cards for Netflix, we based our theme, plot and character decisions upon a trend in search, recently watched and ‘my list’ choices of Netflix viewers,” explains Nathan Giltner, Continued on page 5

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Good green fun in Florida’s “IT” city DELRAY BEACH, FL – There’s a new, green mode of transportation hitting the streets of one of Florida’s most highly ranked beachside cities. Exhilaride, a rental fleet of electric street-legal golf carts, has opened their first location in the enclave of Delray Beach.

These green vehicles provide an opportunity for visitors, residents and businesses in the vibrant community to experience all the city has to offer. Exhilaride provides a fun excursion for adults and children from an open-air and connected perspective.

The Exhilaride fleet features: Four and six person electric street-legal carts with fold-down rear seats for cargo A long-range capacity of about 50 miles per charge An onboard charger, replenished by plugging in to a standard 110V outlet Daily rentals beginning at just $70, with weekend, weekly and monthly rates as well as special business discounts Local “valet” service to/from hotels, guest

houses and residences downtown Florida boasts the highest number of streetlegal Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) in the nation in an industry experiencing rapid growth. Over 76% of all vehicle trips are 10 miles or less making street-legal golf carts a viable option for local travel, especially in resort cities along the US coastline. Exhilaride Co-Founder David Freeburn says “We wanted to invest in a green business in Delray, one that would enhance the quality of life in our seaside town. Offering an alternative way to experience historic Delray’s artistic and cultural venues in a more intimate way is the perfect fit.”

Delray’s 35 mph streets paired with the coastal road A1A provide plenty of opportunities to explore the town, neighboring beaches, and parks from Palm Beach Island to Boca Raton and beyond.

Exhilaride will be hosted their Grand Opening on Thursday, March 5th at 2455 North Old Dixie Hwy. in Delray Beach Exhilaride is a privately held Florida corporation with headquarters in Delray Beach, FL. For additional information, please visit: www.exhilariderentals.com , call 561-5738287 or email: rentals@exhilariderentals.com

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• Amazon.com • Barnes & Noble, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton • Cranes Beach House • Hands Stationary, Delray Beach • Marriott Hotel, Delray Beach • Sandoway Nature Museum, Delray Beach • Walgreens Pharmacy various locations, Delray Beach

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SHOP GREEN

a Delray Beach CRA project

Compliment Coffee withNew a Cookie Wishing You Your A Happy & Healthy Year Vendor Spotlight: Delicious Town Biscotti

Biscotti, an Italian word meaning “twice cooked,” are crunchy cookies available in a variety of flavors that originated in the Italian city of Prato. They even have their own holiday on September 29! No need to travel all the way to Europe for a taste of these yummy sweeties, just stop by Delicious Town Biscotti at the Delray GreenMarket on Saturdays for a truly indulgent treat. Read more as we had a chance to speak with Susan (discussed over lattes and a chocolate biscotti, of course!)

Q: How did your business come about?

A: I have been baking biscotti for friends and family for over 15 years, and time and time again people have told me I should go into business… finally the financial opportunity was there, I did my homework and started my business (that is the very short story – stop by my booth and I will gladly share more with you!)

Q: What is your favorite restaurant in downtown Delray Beach?

A: Too tough to pick just one so it’s a tie between Max’s Harvest and 32 East.

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Q: What is your favorite place to visit and spend time in Delray Beach.

A: Definitely the beach, walking around town and people watching (wearing tinted sunglasses of course!)

Q: What’s your favorite Delray event (besides the GreenMarket of course)?

A: 4th of July Fireworks – Who doesn’t live BBQ, fireworks and celebrating America?

Q: What are three items we could always find in your fridge or pantry?

A: Butter, sugar and chocolate are staples.

SHOP SMART

Q: What are your favorite words to live by/ favorite quote?

A: “This is not a dress rehearsal.” First impressions are lasting ones and may be the only one you get!

Q: If you could be a celebrity for a day, who would it be?

A: Rachel Ray – would be fun to be on TV! Q: If you could host a dinner party with anyone (past, present, future) who would you invite?

A: Paul Newman, Bill Clinton and Meryl Streep

Q: What is your favorite product that Q: If you were trapped on a desert island you sell?

Q: What is one business tip you would what three items would you ideally have?

A: My personal favorite is the lemon-coconut share with someone looking start Old to School Square • Half block North of Atlantic Ave A: Park A lighter, a frying pan and theAve joyonofNE 2nd biscotti. selling his or her goods locally? cooking.

A: Research all the green markets in(561) the area276 - 7511 • DelrayGreenMarket.com SPACE OF MIND HOSTS “NO PLACE FOR HATE” COMMUNITY PROM and determine if there is a market fortwitter.com your facebook.com Q: What is an “insiderinstagram.com tip” to share about #delraygreenmarket A community event where everyone is royalty! product.

If the market you are interested in /delraygreenmarket @DelrayGreenMrkt @delraygreenmarket the Delray GreenMarket? has a similar product, you need to differentiate WHO: Space of Mind, a modern schoolhouse, the No Place for Hate antibullying initiative and 150 A: Come early, bring small change and a rehigh school students from Palm Beach and Broward counties yours from the competition. usable bag to carry your goods!

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Q: Top 3 words to describe your product.

A: Fresh, delicious and flavorful!

Q: Why is shopping local so important and valuable?

A: When we support our local economy we support the foundation on which this country was built – when possible, shopping local, small businesses is the best way to go!

Q: When you aren’t at the Delray GreenMarket, where would we mostly likely find you?

A: In the kitchen, baking biscotti of course!

Q: What is one place you hope to travel to someday?

A: Italy – for cooking school and home of the biscotti.

WHAT: Space of Mind, a social homeschool program in downtown Delray Beach, is hosting a first annual all-inclusive, bullyfree community prom for any 9th – 12th grade student in high school or homeschool. The night’s theme, “Everyone is Royalty” will celebrate every student in red carpet style and create an environment where everyone is accepted for who they are and there is no need to worry about fitting in or being bullied. There will be food, entertainment and fun opportunities for students to meet new friends, build a sense of community and come together to celebrate diversity and express their personal style.

WHEN: Friday, April 24 PreParty and No Place for Hate Banner Ceremony (for local schools) 7 – 8pm • Prom 8pm – 11pm WHERE: Vintage Gymnasium, Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Ave, Delray Beach For more information about prom, and to purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit: www.myspaceofmind.com/prom

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DELRAY BEACH MOVIE - cont’d from page 1

Senior Financial Analyst at Netflix. “And obviously, the show propelled Netflix into a new role of current entertainment establishment.”

Giltner continues, “Delray Beach politics is pregnant with the issues that interest our viewers – including controversial PACs, unethical campaign ads and even self-made loans to mayoral campaigns.”

Netflix approached the Board of Commissioners on March 24, 2015, asking for emails relating to

Jonah Hill as Mitch Katz

Eva Longoria as Jordana Jarjura

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“For the Love of Cities” author Peter Kageyama to speak April 30

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority is pleased to present guest speaker Peter Kageyama author of “For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places” and “Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places” on Thursday, April 30th from 6-8pm at the Crest Theatre as part of the City of Delray Beach Town Hall Gatherings.

Kageyama is an internationally sought-after community Peter development consultant and grassroots engagement Kageyama strategist who speaks all over the world about bottom-up community development and the amazing people who are making change happen. He lives in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

All Town Hall Gatherings are free and open to the public but please note that seating is limited, available on a first come, first served basis. For more information please call 561.243.7000.

The 2015 Town Hall Gatherings is supported in part

by Abacoa, the Arts Garage, CNU Florida, Delray Beach Center for the Arts, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Delray Beach Public Library, Downtown Development Authority Delray Beach, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach County Planning Congress and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.

Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway & Sweepstakes

Here’s to Mom! The annual Orchid Giveaway program created by the DDA, and generously supported by the Merchant Association and merchants, encourages shopping Downtown in honor of Mother’s Day. Customers who visit the more than 300 retail fashion boutiques, specialty gift shops, art galleries and jewelry shops, or spas and salons and collect $200 or more in receipts (restaurants not included) from April 25 – May 9, can receive a Phalaenopsis orchid plant. This is our way to say “thank you” for shopping in Downtown Delray Beach!

The Orchid Station for turning in receipts will be located in front of Hands Stationers at 325 E Atlantic Ave. from 11am to 2pm on April 29, April 30, May 6, 7 and 8; 10am to 2pm on May 2; and 10am to 5pm on May 9. Thank you to Delray Garden Center for supplying us with the beautiful

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the recent elections and stating their intentions to create a screenplay on the events leading up to the electoral rematch of Mayor Carey Glickstein and Tom Carney.

Tentative roles and their actors include Ed Harris as Mayor Cary Glickstein; Jonah Hill as Commissioner Mitch Katz, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Commissioner Al Jacquet; Eva Longoria as Commissioner Jordana Jarjura, and Candice Bergen as Commissioner Shelly Petrolia.

Cuba Gooding Jr. as Al Jacquet

Candice Bergen as Shelly Petrolia

orchid plants. And to continue the celebration of Mom’s, enter the Mother’s Day Sweepstakes at delraylovesmom.com to win a prize package including gift certificates for dining, shopping, and spas from Downtown Delray Beach merchants valued at more than $500.

The Mother’s Day Sweepstakes runs from April 25 through May 18 and the winner will be drawn on May 21. For Orchid Giveaway details visit downtowndelraybeach.com or facebook. com/delraydda.

Delivery Dudes support the DDA

For the last three weeks Delivery Dudes has visited merchants and residents to distribute the Social Connection newsletter and 2015 Guide to Downtown Delray Beach on behalf of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). This new partnership is an efficient communication vehicle for the DDA within the community that it serves.

“This program is an innovative way to work with businesses in our district and to further strengthen relationships with our own merchant constituents - similar to Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Week with retail and Savor Alex Cole of Delivery Dudes with the Avenue with restaurants, said Laura Simon, Associate Neil Littlefield at C. Orrico.

Director, DDA, “We have started with the delivery of our two publications, and look forward to continuing the service.”

Founded in Delray Beach by Jayson Koss in 2009, Delivery Dudes is a service for ordering from various restaurants and having it delivered by the Dudes. The company is now serving 27 cities in four states with 20 cities in Florida from Pensacola to South Beach in Miami. “We love the SOCIAL theme that the DDA has conveyed in their newsletter and Guidebook, “ said Alex Cole, Marketing Director, “People are excited to have these newsy products delivered by the Dudes and the reception has been great.”

Call the dudes for restaurant delivery needs 561.900.7060, or visit deliverydudes.com.

For information on the DDA please call 561.243.1077 or visit downtowndelraybeach.com and facebook.com/DelrayDDA.

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Student Chefs Prep Local Sweet Peppers and Green Beans from Pero Family Farms to Wow Judges at Garlic Fest

By Dave DiPino Contributing Writer

For the first time in the Delray Beach Garlic Fest’s illustrious and pungent history, a Student Cooking Competition featuring sweet peppers and string beans from local and sustainable staple Pero Family Farms showcased culinary teams from West Boca High School and Lake Worth High School. Given just 30-minutes to cook and plate an entrée for a panel of judges, future chefs now excelling in high school culinary programs shined.

They balance life and school to explore their passions – culinary expertise. From West Boca High School, the culinary team of Nikoya Key, Jessica Kesman and Brooke Applebaum won the first ever Delray Beach Garlic Fest Student Cooking Competition over Lake Worth High School’s Avery Mauri, Jose Pedro Pascal and Robert A. Auson.

Both teams were given 20 minutes to pick from a mystery items box of ingredients. Staggered via a pre completion coin flip, so both teams would have a chance to select, cook and present in front of the judges, West Boca High School went first. Surprisingly,

both teams selected just about the same items and ingredients – vegetables to make a stir fry, necessary items from sponsor Pero Family Farms sweet peppers and green beans, and beef strips. Both teams also had the uses of a fully stocked kitchen and one stinky, yet tasty ingredient – lots of garlic!

“Can I get a sauté pan on the fire? Please!

Please! Get the beef sautéing in the pan!” said Nikoya Key, chef of West Boca High School’s student culinary program team to his two sous chef’s Jessica Kesman and Brooke Applebaum.

Chefs Key, Kesman and Applebaum added mushrooms, white onions, Pero Sweet Peppers, Pero Green Beans, lots of roasted garlic, the beef and vinegar to make a sweet and sour stir fry in 30 minutes that wowed the judges. In fact, one of the judges was some mesmerized by the student’s dish that he grabbed the microphone and said “this was better than the professional chefs dishes I judged earlier in the day” while the other two judges ate every bite of the dish. While both West Boca’s and Lake Worth’s dishes were scrumptious, Lake Worth’s missed one key and necessary ingredient - the Pero Family Farms Green Beans which was left off the plate and

The first ever Delray Beach Garlic Fest Student Chef Competition winners include West Boca High School student chefs Jessica Kesman, Nikoya Key and Brooke Applebaum, Pero Family Farms Chef Scott Seddon and runner up student chefs from Lake Worth High School Robert A. Auson, Avery Mauri and Jose Pedro Pascal. Photo by: David DiPino.

caused some points to be deducted by the judges. The overlook also resulted in a little less crunch and zang to the dish.

The winning dish was a Soy Sauce and Sugar Marinated Beef with a Garlic, Mushroom, Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Stir Fry by West Boca student chefs Key, Kesman and Applebaum.

“I want to give credit to Brooke and Jessica because they really put it together in the last five minutes. They got the dishes on and surprised me a bit that we did it in time,” said Nikoya Key.

It wasn’t just a competition for the culinary students, during the Delray Beach Garlic Fest student chefs Key, Kesman, Applebaum, Mauri, Pascal and Auson put out about 3,000 sample plates for Garlic Fest attendees. The teams worked directly with Pero Family Farms Chef Scott Seddon during the week of Garlic Fest to hone their championship dishes they would present to judges and help out with prepping thousands of green peppers and sweet peppers for the Garlic Fest faithful.

Meet the Neighbors

Many positive developments are happening on West Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Ave. and I-95. The Gateway feature, the Libby Wesley Plaza on SW 5th, and development projects such as the Fairfield Inn, have all been initiated in the past few years. Meet some of the people that have worked tirelessly to develop the West Atlantic area. They come from all backgrounds and walks of life, but the common driving force among all of these individuals has been the positive development of the West Atlantic area. Meet the neighbors.

Laurent Jean Charles

Hometown: Port-au-Prince & Delray Beach Profession: Founder & CEO, BOYO* Development Inc. / BoyoFest BOYO* is an American Indigenous people (Indian) word mean: “Excellence”.

Vision for West Atlantic: Generate a power that propels Delray Beach to the 3rd most famous destination in Florida in less than one decade.

Favorite quote: “Where there’s a will, there is a way” What you may not know about me: I’ve been a professional painter & a photographer since I was 13 years old. My next exhibition is coming soon in West Atlantic.

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TENNIS SCENES Delray Beach February 2015

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Volunteers are appreciated at Delray Beach Public Library A volunteer gives time and expertise without expecting monetary compensation.

Volunteers make the world a brighter place.

National Volunteer Appreciation week will take place in April and the Delray Beach Public Library was pleased to sponsor the 16th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at the beautiful home of volunteers Michael Dixon and Jack Fitzsimmons.

The Library honored more than 55 volunteers for their extraordinary service to the Library this year. Volunteers, who range in age from 40 – 90, including 8 couples, received

lunch and thank you gifts. Awards were given out for hours of service by the Library from Director of Community Relations, Bonnie Stelzer and Board President Nancy Dockerty.

Several volunteers including Emmie Dubin, Leon Ellis, and Jack Fitzsimmons have “worked” more than 300 hours this year.

Dick Straus volunteered 392 hours this year, which set a record.

For further information on becoming a Library volunteer, pick up a volunteer application at the Circulation Desk or visit us on line at www.delraylibrary.org.

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Sharks, Gators and Beaches!

Laugh with the Library, Chapter 9?

Surprise matching gift of $100,000 pledged by Virginia and Harvey Kimmel

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he Delray Beach Public Library once again hosted the unusual and exciting Laugh with the Library, Chapter 9 event at the Delray Beach Marriott. Delray Beach residents and Library Board members Becky Walsh & Heidi Sargeant served as cochairpersons for this creative and casual funfilled night of comedy, cocktails, and supper by the bite.

This year the evening featured the nonstop comedy of one of America’s favorite comedians – Paul Mecurio. Paul is an Emmy and Peabody Award winner for his work on “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart.” During the Laugh performance Paul left the stage and roamed the audience. He had them rolling in the aisles. The guest Emcee was Paul Castronovo, of “Paul & Young Ron Show” on BIG 105.9 and the Opening Act was Miami native, Comedian Ricky Cruz, seen on HBO, Comedy Central and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. This was a non-stop party!

The audience got a great surprise when the Emcee announced that there was a couple, who were new to Delray Beach, Virginia and Harvey Kimmel who had just pledged $100,000 in the form of a MATCHING GRANT to help with the exciting Foothold on the Future Campaign to expand the Children’s Department. The Kimmels who were in the audience, agreed to match every penny raised for this project

up to $100,000. The Laugh with the Library event raised over $82,000 which will be matched by the Kimmels and they urge the community to join them and donate to this worthwhile campaign!

The Library is so very grateful to the Kimmels and to all of our event sponsors for their support of the Library: Platinum Sponsors = Marriott Delray Beach, Ocean Properties, Cheney Brothers, Bank of America, Private Jewelers, Joseph & Tandy Robinson, 250 Professional Building Doctors; Gold Sponsors = IBERIA Bank, Delray Honda, Bank United, Fifth Third Bank, Paradise Bank, Sandy Simon Ken & Rema Kaleel, John & Amy Crompton; Silver Sponsors = Stuart & Shelby, Tauriello Company Real Estate, The Coastal Star and Delray Beach Magazine; and Bronze Sponsors = Bernstein Global Wealth Management, Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack, Moroco Orthodontics, Nina Raynor, Printers Choice, Spodak Dental Group, The Knight Group LLC; Universal Beach Services, Lowry Watkins, Jr. and Weekes & Callaway, Inc. The Library appreciates all of our many sponsors and supporters.

For further information on joining the Foothold on the Future Campaign call the Delray Beach Public Library Development office @ 561-266-0775 today!

Shark Feeding at Sandoway House Nature Center Dates/Times: Tuesday-Saturday at 10:30am and Sundays at 1:30pm Come join us for a splashing good time! Sandoway hosts a daily shark feeding, in the centers 15,000 gallon shark tank. Learn lots of fun and interesting facts about the oceans top predator!

Admission is $4 per-person ages 3 and up. The shark feeding is included with admission. For more information on this chomping good time contact the nature center at 561-274-SAND (7263).

Alligator Feeding at Sandoway House Nature Center Dates: Every Wednesday and Saturday • Time: 1:00pm Join us every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm to listen to a short talk on alligators and watch our resident alligator feed on his favorite food! Admission into the Nature Center is $4.00 per person ages 3 and up. The alligator feeding is included with admission. For more information call 561-274-SAND (7263).

Beach Clean-Up at Sandoway Park Dates: April 18, 2015 • Time: 8am-10am Make plans now to join thousands of volunteers of all ages across America who will be taking part in efforts to clean up and improve their local communities. Join us at Sandoway Park (directly north of the Sandoway House) Saturday, April 18th from 8am-10am for our annual Great American Beach Clean Up! Please pre-register with the Sandoway House Nature Center at 561-274-7263. You can download your registration form at: http://www. keeppbcbeautiful.org/. Please bring the registration form with you the day of the event.

Remember if you are under the age of 18 you will need an adult to sign the form!

DELRAY BEACH GREENMARKET HOSTS 2015 EASTER BONNET PET PARADE

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he Delray Beach GreenMarket will host its 14th annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, April 4 at 10 A.M. “This is fun, family and furry-friendly event! Everything from dogs, cats, goats and rabbits have made their appearance. It’s a festive event and benefits a great local organization, Dezzy’s Second Chance Rescue,” stated Lori Nolan, Delray GreenMarket General Manager.

Pets and their owners can register from 9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. with the parade starting at 10:00 A.M. Registration is at the west side of the market, just past the rescue groups. The parade will head south on NE 1st Avenue, then right on Atlantic Avenue and will come to an end at the front lawn of the Cornell Museum for judging and prizes for all the furry friends (and their owners) participating in the parade.

Categories for the competition include Most Traditional, Original, Funniest Hats, Most Tropical, Owner/Doggie Look-A-Like. Most Frou-Frou and Best of Show. A $5 donation for an entry fee to benefit Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue is encouraged.

For more information visit the Delray GreenMarket on Facebook or email greenmarket@delraycra.org.

Recently, the Delray Beach Public Library raised over $82,000 at the Laugh with the Library Chapter 9 event. A matching $100,000 grant from Virginia and Harvey Kimmel to the Foothold on the Future Campaign will go a long way in expanding the Children’s Department.

Virginia and Harvey Kimmel have been great supporters, advocates, and patrons of cultural and educational communities for many years. Over 30 years ago the Kimmels started their first educational assistance program through two endowments to sponsor minority graduate enrollment at The Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. Through this effort, almost 300 minority students have received their MBAs. Two years ago Virginia and Harvey began the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Grant Program to encourage mature organizations to engage Philadelphia-area students in new and creative ways by providing multi-year grants. These grants have included STAMP, which allows Philadelphia high school students one year of free admission to 12 of the city’s top museums and attractions. Over 12,000 high school students have registered for this program.

The Kimmels now reside for six months in Delray Beach, Florida, where they have started their cultural community grants with a $100,000 matching grant to assist in the renovation and expansion of the Children’s Department at the Delray Beach Public Library.

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at the library New “Memories in Color Art Exhibit” at The Library

The Delray Beach Public Library is proud to present a new exhibit entitled: “Memories in Color art exhibit with artists Elsie Arratia & G.W Amme” which will be on display at the Delray Beach Library’s 2nd floor Gallery through May 2, 2015. Ms. Arratia and Mr. Amme have graciously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds of any sales back to the Library.

Elsie Arratia

– Military historian Dr. Donald Borsand will present his program titled “Hiroshima and Nagasaki.” Learn why, despite the destruction of much of the Japanese homeland, Japan’s refusal to surrender was instrumental in President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that caused the end of World War II in the Pacific.

• Wednesday, March 4th @ 10:30 a.m.

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Elsie Arratia is a Venezuelan folk artist who enjoys displaying magical realism in her work.

Her canvases are subject to remarkable bursts of color, gathering homegrown scenes of her everyday life activities represented through green markets, celebrations, personalities, ecclesiastical processions and other themes from the cultural bustle that categorizes her country.

G.E. Amme

G.W. Amme is a realist specializing in landscapes and seascapes of his favorite scenes in Delray Beach and surrounding communities. His inspiration comes from both internal and external sources. His father was a portrait artist who painted as a hobby and G.W. started drawing and painting with his father. He enjoys both oil and acrylic painting, carving woodblock prints, and carving and painting shore beach birds.

You won’t want to miss this exciting exhibit at the Library!

The 2016 Presidential Race – A Closer Look: Does Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady and Secretary of State, have the Democratic nomination for President in 2016 all wrapped up? Or can U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) give her a credible challenge?

Will former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush get the Republican nod or will he be defeated for the nomination by Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin or another contender? Will the primary races produce exciting contests or will the nomination process become a run away for one contender of either party? Learn more about the upcoming presidential race at the Delray Beach Public Library from Dr. Robert Watson who is considered and expert on presidential politics. Professor of American Studies at Lynn University, Boca Raton Dr. Watson will present his views on the 2016 Presidential Election during a three lecture series on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 at the Library at 100 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The programs are from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $50. Guest Passes for single sessions will not be sold Assassination & Assassination Attempts on American Presidents: Four presidents have been assassinated, while others have suffered wounds from attempts on their lives.

Every president is the target of threats. Join Dr. Ronald Feinman for a three part series based on his new book, “Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency: From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama.”

Feinman, a professor of history at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, will explore the ramifications of these attacks on Mondays, June 15, 22, 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the library at 100 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The cost of the program is $45. Guest Passes for a single session are $20.

Cultural Arts Programs in April

We celebrate all the arts at the Delray Beach Public Library with many talented speakers. We’re sure that you will find these free programs in April of interest!

• Wednesday, April 8th @ 2:00 p.m.

– Leading lecturer and musical historian George Feirstein will return with a music program titled: “Theater as In Politics.” Come and enjoy clips of musical shows as he will offer songs and stories pertaining to a political theme. Mr. Feirstein has taught courses in theater at Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach Community College and has been named one of the five leading lecturers on American Musical History.

• Monday, April 13th@ 2:00 p.m. – Boca Raton resident & jewelry designer Phyllis Annunziato will present a program titled: “The History of Jewelry – How Jewelry Traveled Around the Ancient World.” Since 1984, Phyllis has been sharing her jewelry making skills with others by teaching jewelry design and fabrication.

• Wednesday, April 15th @ 2:00 p.m. – Enjoy a musical trip “Singin’ & Swingin’ with the Gloria Waldman Swing Combo” as they perform swing music plus songs from the American Songbook. They have performed locally in many Florida communities and clubs.

• Thursday, April 16th @ 2:00 p.m. – Please join Boynton Beach’s Michael Shapiro for a dramatic staged reading program titled: “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” The program provides a vivid description of life in the Terezin Concentration Camp.

• Wednesday, April 22nd @ 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Terryl Lawrence

The World of Art Deco: In-Depth: Miami’s South Beach boasts a stunning array of Art Deco sculpture and buildings.

Artists have incorporated the bold Art Deco style in sculpture, painting and even home furnishings. Discover the world of Art Deco, during a three part lecture series at the Delray Beach Public Library on Mondays, July 13, 20, 27 from 2-3:30pm for a cost $4. Dr. Terryl Lawrence, a professor of drawing and art history at Digital Media Arts College, Boca Raton, will discuss the work of artist, Tamara de Lempicka, the sculpture and Art Deco preservation in South Beach and more. Guest Passes for a single session are $20.

There is ample free parking at the Library.

For more information or to register go to www.delraylibray.org or call 561-266-9490.

Dave Barry Is coming to the Delray Beach Public Library

The downtown Delray Beach Public Library is pleased to announce that New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry will be coming to the Library on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6:00- 8:00pm to discuss his latest book “Live Right & Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster)” which will be released on March 3rd.

Join us for this uproariously funny examination of what one generation can teach another – or not – as told by this awardwinning author and humorist.

The event will include Mr. Barry’s live presentation, Q & A, a reception and book signing. Limited tickets are available for $35 per person and the proceeds of this program will benefit the Foothold on the Future Campaign, to expand the Library’s Children’s Department.

Tickets are going fast so don’t delay! You won’t want to miss this event at the Library.

To purchase tickets visit us on line at www. delraylibrary.org, pick up your tickets at the Library’s Circulation Desk or call 561-2660799 today.

Authors meet at the Library

The downtown Delray Beach Public Library welcomes a variety of authors during the year and this April is no exception. Attend the following programs to hear these authors speak on many fascinating subjects!

• Wednesday, April 1st @ 2:00 p.m. – Career educator and humorist Robert O’Connell will present a program titled: “A Discussion on Writing for New Authors by the Writers’ Café.” Mr. O’Connell representing the Parkland Writer’s Café will lead a panel discussion featuring members of this group.

They will discuss their work, their writing process and a general overview of both the writing and publishing process. Anyone interested in reading or writing should find this program enlightening.

• Monday, April 6th @ 2:00 p.m. – Licensed psychologist Dr. Andrea Corn will present a program titled: “Raising Parental Awareness

About Youth Sports.” She has written a book, Raising Your Game, in collaboration with sports writer Ethan J. Skolnick that is a compilation of anecdotes and advice from 100 athletes across the sports spectrums who discuss their setbacks and successes. The vignettes will highlight the critical difference that a supportive adult can make in guiding children through youth sports.

• Monday, April 20th @ 2:00 p.m. Author, photographer & lecturer Robert Stave will discuss his book Ten Good Horses.

It offers an honest and heartfelt portrayal of the life of a working cowboy.

• Wednesday, April 29th @ 2:00 p.m. – Award-winning poet Sarah Brown Weitzman will present a program of “Humorous Poetry: Then and Now.” She has been widely published in journals and anthologies and has also published several books.

This season’s final Publix Cooking Demonstration at the Library

The Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue, is having this seasons’ last cooking demonstration of its popular and successful Publix Apron’s Cooking School Series with Resident Chef Rey De La Osa on Thursday, April 16, 2015 @ 10:30 a.m. The topic will be “Pub Grub.”

Chef Rey is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University. He was a Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami and joined Publix Supermarkets in 1999. He is now the Resident Chef at Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Boca Raton where he continues to share his culinary passion with others.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For further information on the many FREE programs at the Delray Beach Public Library, please visit our website at www. delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490. Please “like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DelrayBeachPublicLibrary.

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Over $130,000 raised at 13th Annual Junior 8 Fun and informative horticultural events Achievement’s WATCH A RISING STAR Gala at Mounts Botanical Garden in April WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast welcomed 350 friends and supporters at the 13th annual Junior Achievement’s WATCH A RISING STAR Gala. The family friendly event at the Kravis Center raised more than $130,000 for Junior Achievement, which empowers young people to own their economic success and reaches over 18,000 students in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Hendry Counties.

Presented by The Law Offices of Greenstein & Associates, the Mardi Grasthemed celebration complete with fancy masks and party beads honored the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation (KPMF), which was founded by Kathi Kretzer Sayler, one of the originators of this popular fundraising event.

KPMF sponsors the Kretzer Kids, a group of talented music students who take turns entertaining on weekends at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Juan & Carmen Cocuy take their required “selfie” of the evening. Cocuy, Burns & Co., P.A. was one of the sponsors for the evening

The highlight of the evening was the entertaining and inspiring Vocal Competition between five young musical finalists vying for $10,000 in scholarship money. The esteemed judges that evening were jazz singer Donna Singer, Broadway actress Jodie Langel and Nashville recording artist Monique McCall.

The winner of this year’s vocal competition was Virginia Mims, a student at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and the daughter of retired Metropolitan Opera star Marilyn Mims and

Lloyd Mims, the Dean of Music and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

The other singing competitors in the order they finished were Sydney Carbo of Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Katie Rodgers of The Pine School in Palm City, Christina Layton of The King’s Academy, and Drew Tanabe, also from Dreyfoos School of the Arts. For the first time, all five finalists were Junior Achievement alumni.

Longtime local TV personality Bob Nichols served as auctioneer at the event, generating bids on a number of desirable items, including a one week Costa Rica Getaway, an Ireland vacation to Kinsale of Cork County, a two night New Orleans Getaway, a South African Photo trip for two, a framed signed picture by Russell Wilson, and a Three Corners of Florida Golf trip.

One particularly exciting part of the auction was the bidding for JA BizTown™.

In fact, JA BizTown™ kiosks were present for the attendees to view, including the Sports Experience where several JA Alum students demonstrated how it worked. David Nicholson of The Stiles-Nicholson Foundation bid $25,000 with Rick Stone of the Richard & Leslie Stone Family Fund generously matching his bid. Members of the JA Company Program at Palm Beach Gardens High School were onsite selling decorative key chains.

Claudia Kirk Barto, President of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, warmly welcomed all attendees and gave a special salute to Presenting Sponsor Blanca Greenstein and her team from The Law Offices of Greenstein & Associates.

“Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success,” said Event Chair Ken Cunningham. “So all proceeds from this great will go to help educate almost 20,000 students throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Hendry counties.”

Visit www.juniorachievement.com for more information

The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting eight fun, horticulturally informative and family friendly public events during April 2015.

The Art of Bamboo: An Evening with a Contemporary Master Monday, April 6 – 6:30 to 9 pm Exhibit Hall A $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers Speaker: Shouchiko Tanabe, Master Bamboo Artist Shouchiku Tanabe is a fifth-generation contemporary bamboo artist. After graduating from the Department of Sculpture at Tokyo University of the Arts, Tanabe took part in a two-year training program at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft and Training Support Center. His renowned Tsunagari series of bamboo crafts utilize the inherent pliancy of bamboo, while adopting the traditional methods of bamboo crafts passed down from mentor Tanabe Chikuunsai I. Butterflies of South Florida & Their Connections to Native Plants Sunday, April 12 – 10 am to noon Exhibit Hall A $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers Speaker: Jeff Nurge, Florida Native Gardening & Native Choice Nursery In this popular and visually captivating presentation, learn how easy it is to attract local butterflies to your yard and have them stay yearround. Our native plant expert and contributing writer for the Palm Beach Post’s column Native Roots will describe in detail which native plants are suitable for this area and how to grow them successfully.

Mounts Botanical Garden Book Discussion Series Tuesday, April 14 – 7 to 8:30 pm Clayton Hutcheson Complex Conference Room – FREE In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System, this new series provides an opportunity for book and garden enthusiasts to meet together to experience exciting fiction and non-fiction titles related to all aspects of gardening and horticulture. The featured book in April will be Florida Butterfly Encounters published by the University of Florida Press.

Butterfly Fest Saturday, April 18 – 9 to 11 am Mounts – Butterfly Garden FREE for members; $5 for nonmembers In collaboration with the Audubon Society of Florida and Atala-NABA Celebrate butterflies with fun and educational activities throughout the Garden. Butterfly walks led by interpreters will explore Mounts and feature the butterfly garden in partnership with members of the South Florida Audubon Society and the North American Butterfly Association, Atala Chapter.

Creating a Butterfly Garden Saturday, April 18 – 10 to 11:30 am Clayton Hutcheson Complex Conference Room $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers Speaker: Alan Chin Lee, Nature Photographer Creating a butterfly garden is easy and fun if you know a few basics about butterflies. Learn interesting facts about these beautiful “flowers of the air.” Find out what plants our local butterflies need at all stages of their life cycle, including host plants and nectar plants.

Orchid Care 101: Repotting Your Orchid Sunday, April 19 – 10 am to 1 pm Mounts Auditorium, Garden & Pavilion $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers Speaker: Sandi Jones, Broward Orchid Supply and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens This hands-on workshop will explain what orchids Jones, need—water, light, fertilizer, and temperature. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid (up to 6″) to be evaluated and repotted or mounted. There will be demonstrations of various potting and mounting techniques.

Spring Plant Sale Saturday, April 25 – 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, April 26 – 9 am to 3 pm Throughout the Garden – $10 per person This annual Spring Plant Sale features over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. This is a great opportunity to learn about the plants that grow well in South Florida and find something new for the garden.

Rare and hard-to-find palms, orchids, begonias, bromeliads, fruit trees will be available for purchase at their booths.

Space Invaders: How to Deal with Invasive Plants Thursday, April 30 – 5:30 to 7 pm Mounts Auditorium $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers Speaker: Laurie Albrecht, UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Agent Discover how to protect your landscape from invasive plants while preserving native Florida flora.

In this free workshop, attendees will learn how to identify the area’s worst plant marauders and find out the best methods for their removal and disposal.

Note: To register for any of the events and workshops at The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County, please call 561.233.1757. Events at Mounts are accessible to people with disabilities.

Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

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Advent Lutheran Gators chomp St. Michaels for State Championship

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Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Dave Franklin, Dylan Butera, Michael Bent, James Gibney, Christian Russo, Brandon Youngblood, Adam Chaskes, Logan Pierce-Allegianis, Michael Schepps, Carston Finnvold, Coach Dusty Pflugner. Front Row (L to R): Chase McAllister, Ryan Dingle, Eric Salvati, Charles West, J.J. Prien, T.J. Lawlor

BOCA RATON – The Advent Lutheran School Boys Varsity basketball Team (7th and 8th grades) has just recently been named the 2014-2015 Florida Lutheran Athletic Association basketball state champions!

The Gators of Boca Raton capped a perfect 21-0 season with two big wins in Orlando. The boys defeated Faith Lutheran School of Eustis, FL in the semi-finals and edged St Michael Lutheran School of Fort Myers, FL in the state finals to earn a bid into the National Tournament in Valparaiso, Indiana. During the run, Advent earned a conference title, regional title, and state title.

In addition to the collective accolades Advent attained, two players from the team earned individual awards themselves. Charles West was named to the all-tournament team, while JJ Prien was announced as the tournament’s most valuable player.

The ALS roster is comprised of the following players: TJ Lawlor, Logan AllegianisPierce, Adam Chaskes, Brandon Youngblood, JJ Prien, Charles West, Michael Bent, Carsten Finnvold, Ryan Dingle, James Gibney, Christian Russo, Eric Salvati, Chase McAllister, Dylan Butera, and Michael Schepps.

The team is headed by Coach Dusty Pflugner and assisted by Coach Dave Franklin.

Advent School is a division of Advent Life Ministries which includes Advent Lutheran Church and Advent Early Childhood School, and Advent Square – Senior Living facility.

For more information call: 561-395-3632.

Church of the Palms Congregational, UCC 1960 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach

561.276.6347

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Boys & Girls Clubs Spring Fling sparkles with over one million dollar event

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ALM BEACH, FL – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County waltzed into spring at the 34th Annual Gala Spring Fling on Friday, March 13th at The Breakers Palm Beach and for the second year in a row, hit record highs by raising over one million dollars to benefit the Club’s children.

Leading the charge was this year’s chairman, Danielle Hickox Moore with Honorary Chairmen Mary Freitas, Thomas Quick and Eddy Taylor.

The evening began as guests entered The Breakers and were greeted warmly

by Club members from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. They then entered the Mediterranean Ballroom where they were treated to cocktails and a display of spring themed, painted artwork done in the Clubs by the children. When the chimes rang, the doors to the Venetian Ballroom opened and guests moved on to what looked like a spring dream, filled with cherry blossoms, hand painted water glasses and fresh flowers. Positive energy filled the room and the Marcia Mitchell Band had the guests on the dance floor from the minute they arrived.

Following dinner, Tom Quick announced that the Lawrence J. and Florence A. DeGeorge Charitable Trust were graciously contributing $300,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs, helping him kick off the live auction

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and the Fight Hunger – Gifts from the Heart portion of the evening. Guests bid on a trip to New York Fashion Week, an Ezulwini Game Lodge South African Safari, the 2016 Robb Report Car of the Year Judgeship, a yacht charter from HMY Yachts and a once in lifetime experience package to solve a “kidnapping” mystery.

To close out this fantastic evening, Danielle Hickox Moore announced a pledge from the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation to build an additional Club in Belle Glade, adding to the six school sites and Teen Center already in the area. This will create an even larger Boys & Girls Clubs presence in Belle Glade and will allow the Boys & Girls Clubs to impact thousands more of children’s lives who would otherwise be home alone struggling to do homework or care for siblings.

Proceeds from the Spring Fling will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, which offers 13 sites located in the County. The Clubs provide services during non-school hours, as well as summer camp opportunities, to more than 6,000 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18.

For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, please contact Melissa Mulvihill, Special Events Manager at 561-683-3287 or mmulvihill@ bgcpbc.org or visit www.bgcpbc.org.

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pineapple slices Delray Beach Police Department 2014 Annual Report now online The City of Delray Beach is pleased to announce that the Delray Beach Police Department 2014 Annual Report is now available online.

This report provides information on the professional services and outstanding accomplishments by department personnel, community policing programs and crime reporting statistics.

To view the City of Delray Beach Police Department 2014 Annual Report, visit www. mydelraybeach.com and select Departments on the website home page. Click on Police and select Annual Reports on the green menu bar.

For more information, call (561) 243-7888.

City’s Reading Campaign receives donation from local bank

The City of Delray Beach’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading received $5,000 to purchase books for the 2015 summer reading program. For three consecutive years, Amtrust Bank has made this generous donation to provide reading material for local students. The Campaign has been expanded to include three Title I schools: Pine Grove Elementary School, Plumosa School of the Arts and Orchard View Elementary School.

“Thanks to Amtrust Bank, the City’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading has been able to increase the number of students who receive summer reading material,” states Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator for the City of Delray Beach. “This helps to prevent summer learning slide by giving our children an opportunity to improve their reading skills.

For the past three summers, the City has distributed 6,595 books to 1,319 children and our goal is to reach more children through the continued growth of this program.”

For more information on the City’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading, contact Janet Meeks at (561) 243-7231 or E-mail meeksj@mydelraybeach.com.

The City’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading, which is part of a national campaign to promote grade level reading by the third grade, was created through the understanding that our local schools alone cannot address all of the problems that keep our children from learning to read. As a result, the City

partnered with a coalition of community, civic and business leaders, non-profit agencies, educators and City representatives who believed in this important issue and committed to participating in the development and implementation of a new reading initiative that would benefit our children and our community.

Our City’s focus for the third grade level reading initiative is based on three key strategies: • Ensuring children arrive in kindergarten prepared to succeed • Improving attendance levels • Increasing educational opportunities during the summer months Brian Lynott, Regional Executive and First Vice President of Amtrust Bank in Delray Beach, learned about the shortage of reading material through discussions with the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. He saw and understood the need to enable children to have access to books over the summer and coordinated Amtrust Bank’s contribution to the City’s reading program.

Resolution No. 13-15: Issuance of Utilities Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds Series 2015 approved

On February 24, 2015, the Delray Beach City Commission approved Resolution No. 13-15, authorizing the issuance of up to $44 million of Delray Beach’s Utilities Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015. The Resolution provided for the refunding of the City’s outstanding Utilities Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, prepayment of a portion of the City’s outstanding Bond Anticipation Revenue Improvement Notes, Series 2013 and the financing of certain capital projects within the City.

Rating agency calls prior to the sale resulted in an affirmation of the City’s Utilities Tax Revenue Bonds ratings from Moody’s (Aa3) and S&P (AA-), largely attributable to the City’s strong economy, healthy liquidity and strong debt service coverage ratios.

On March 10, 2015, eight financial institutions responded to a competitive sale via electronic bids that were received by the City and evaluated with the assistance of

Public Financial Management (PFM), the City’s financial advisor. The successful bidder was Fidelity Capital Markets, who came in with the lowest true interest cost of 3.01%.

The final sale will result in the City realizing $2.5 million of net present value debt service savings on the refunding of the 2007 Bonds, which will be realized over the existing term of the debt (2032).

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190.

Out of School Summer Camps set

child care related subjects.

For more information please contact Tonya Smith at (561) 243-7249 or by E-mail at SmithTC@mydelraybeach.com.

Two Summer Camp Sites Available: Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd Street Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave. Dates: June 22 through August 14, 2015 Ages: 5 to 12 years old Registration Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Location: Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave.

First Step Sports Program for Pre-Schoolers

The Delray Beach Summer Camp Program offers a well-rounded and exciting program for children for the summer.

Initiatives include a literacy program to ensure children keep up reading skills over the summer months. Other activities include fun and educational field trips and programs, sports, games, crafts, and end of the year Jamboree Showcase! Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily.

Summer Camp Registration Parents can begin registering their children, ages 5 to 12 years old, Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Community Center, located at 50 NW 1st Avenue. A headshot of each child and a copy of their birth certificate are required.

Daily attendance is critical in achieving reading goals and to ensure children do not lose any of their reading skills over the summer months.

Summer Camp Fees The total cost for the 8 week summer camp program is $545.00 for Delray Beach residents and $550.00 for non-residents (non-refundable $25.00 registration fee is included within this cost), which can be paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.

Discounts are available for multiple children or for children that are currently enrolled in the City’s Out-of -School program. The Camp cost includes five (5) summer camp T-shirts, a camp bag, breakfast, snacks and lunch, on-site activities, field trips and literacy program.

Note: Partial payments will be accepted, but all fees must be received no later than Friday June 8, 2015. Spaces are limited, so sign up early.

Out of School Staff The Out of School Program is licensed by the Florida Department of Health which requires a background check before hire.

Staff are also required to take training and certification classes throughout the year on

The First Step Sports Development Program is geared to ages 3-6 years old.

A variety of innovative products will be utilized to enhance child development.

These classes are a great introduction to help the little ones take their first step in sports, and perfect to see which sport is a fit for your child.

First Step Baseball Through April 11th 2015 First Step Football April 18th - May 16th 2015 Ages: 3-6 Days: Saturdays Times: 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $30 resident/$40 non-resident; Per 5 week per sport Contact: Catherine Strong Park Staff, (561) 243-7194 or Lawsone@ mydelraybeach.com Catherine Strong Park is located at 1500 SW 6th Street, Delray Beach.

2015 Town Hall Gatherings continue with “The Wealth of Cities: Creating Vibrant & Economically Healthy Cities”

The City of Delray Beach, in collaboration with the Florida Atlantic University Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, will host “The Wealth of Cities: Creating Vibrant & Economically Healthy Cities.”

This informative discussion will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Northern Trust Bank, 770 East Atlantic Avenue. While Town Hall Gatherings are free and open to the public, please note that seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Guest speakers in this second of a series of Town Hall Gatherings are Joseph Minicozzi, principal of Urban3 LLC and Charles “Chuck” Marohn, Licensed Professional Engineer.

Introductory remarks will be presented by John Norquist, John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair in Growth Management at the Florida Atlantic University Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES).

Immediately following the discussion, both speakers will entertain questions from the audience. Afterwards, all attendees are invited to attend an informal reception.

Additional Town Hall Gatherings have been scheduled through June 2015, featuring Peter Kageyama (April 30), Dr. Lindsay Thompson (May 21) and Carol Coletta (June 4). For more information, call (561) 243-7000.

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pineapple slices Delray Beach Elks Lodge 1770 gives wounded warrior a new lease on life

Robert (Bob) F. Shell, PSP dream of raising enough money to buy a Trac-Chair for a wounded vet came true. But unfortunately he didn’t live to see him receive it. Bob was solely responsible in raising over $17,000 through neighbors in his community, business associates and The Elks. In December he traveled to meet wounded warrior Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Reid (Ret) in Palm City. His recipient of the Trac-Chair was finally found! Bob passed away January 20th.

Pictured: Peter Reid, Michele Reid, Jerald Miller, DVP, Howard Greenstein, DD, Vincent Como, PSP, Valerie Shell and Michael Rodriguez, ER

On February 22, 2015, The Delray Beach Elks hosted a luncheon for 200 guests and sponsors. Guest speaker Lieutenant colonel Melvin Pollack (Ret) introduced Reid and presented him with the Trac-Chair.

Peter Reid spent 19 years as a Seabee.

His 5 month tour in 2004 ended with life threatening injuries. His list of injuries include the loss of his left eye, paralysis to the left side of his body, severe burns, brain damage and a mass of shrapnel wedged in his brain that caused severe blood clots. Reid, is a pride-filled man who lives the “Can Do” mentality of the Seabees.

Reid also has 50 acres of land that he will use the Trac-Chair to become more active. He plans to host other disabled veterans to his land for hunting, camping and other adaptive sports.

City seeks public input infrastructure improvements

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New Board of Directors elected at Unity of Delray Beach

At its March 1 annual congregational meeting, members of Unity of Delray Beach Church elected its 20152016 Board Of Directors.

Two new members joined the group, Joy Prouty and Anthony Holliday, Jr. The board members’ individual biographical information is available on the church website at www. unityofdelraybeach.org Front from left: President, Harvey Brown, Jr.; Secretary, Joy Prouty; Vice President, Charlene Wilkinson; Director, Don Horine Second row: Senior Minister, the Reverend Nancy Norman; Director, Anthony Holliday, Jr. Not pictured: David Rogers, Treasurer.

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The City of Delray Beach will be seeking public input to learn of potential infrastructure deficiencies in local neighborhoods, business locations or elsewhere within the City that need to be addressed. This year’s annual hearing will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015, beginning at 6:00 pm in Delray Beach City Hall Commission Chambers, 100 NW 1st Avenue.

The City’s Comprehensive Plan includes: Policy F-2.1 in the Public Facilities Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan which states “Public input through testimony received at public hearings, advertised and held before the Local Planning Agency, shall be solicited annually during winter months in order to identify geographic areas which are most in need of improvements.”

The hearing will be conducted as the first item of the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Board (acting as our Local Planning Agency) Meeting.

Public attendance and participation are encouraged. Those who are unable to attend may direct their comments and/or suggestions by regular mail or hand deliver to the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 or by email to pzmail@ mydelraybeach.com.

For more information, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (561) 243-7040.

Delray Beach Parks and Recreation seeks community input

The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host an Open House and Charrette to seek community input regarding youth, adult, and senior programming at Pompey Park. A program expo will be held in the gym at Pompey Park beginning at 6:30pm, so that current programs can display their offerings and achievements. The staff at Pompey Park want to make sure that they are meeting the needs of the community and are seeking input during this charrette.

The public is encouraged to attend and

participate in this event, which will be held from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Pompey Park Recreation Center, located at 1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach.

For more information, please contact Rashod Smith, Recreation Supervisor II at Pompey Park, (561) 243-7356, SmithRa@ mydelraybeach.com

Science Center seeks students for 29th Annual Engineering Contest

Calling all eager student engineers!

Now is your chance for hands-on, mindson science exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s 29th annual Drop it, Build it, Float it, Launch it, Thrill it Engineering Competition. Elementary, middle and high school students from all over South Florida are invited to compete for $5,000 in cash and prizes. The competition takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and the deadline to register is April 8.

The contest celebrates engineering ingenuity with entrants able to participate in five different design contests. Competitors will see if they have a good egg or Humpty Dumpty after their egg container takes a three-story drop from a cherry picker in the Drop It competition; or if their bottle rocket will blast off or fizzle out during the Launch It competition. Bridges will be built, floatable boats will be crafted and roller coasters will operate as students compete for prize money, awarded to the first through third place

winners in each category. The competition will be judged by the Florida Engineering Society.

“We are very excited to be celebrating nearly 30 years as the host of the annual Drop it, Build it, Float it, Launch it, Thrill it Engineering Competition,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “Over the last year, we have tremendously increased our educational offerings to get students interested in careers in science. Drop it, Build it has always been a popular annual contest, but now we have monthly programs like Hack Shack for computer coding and GEMS Club for young girls. As part of our mission to ‘open every mind to science’ we are certainly serving as the local hub for informal science education. We would especially like to thank the Florida Engineering Society for their long-standing partnership and support, as they too recognize the importance of getting kids involved in science.”

To register, and for competition rules and regulations, please visit www.sfsciencecenter. org or call 561-370-7710. Contest entry is $3 to each registrant and includes a complimentary lunch for the participant, along with complimentary admission for the participant and one adult. The community is invited to watch the excitement as local kids demonstrate their ingenuity and science skills. In addition to individual prizes, a special prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.

For more information on the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s upcoming events, like the Science Center on Facebook and follow it on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

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events calendar APRIL 1-30 Shark Feeding - Tues-Sat - 10:30am, Sun1:30pm- $4. Alligator Feeding –Wed & Sat 1pm. 561-274-7263, sandowayhouse.org Pottery Classes – Mon-Sat. Cloud House Pottery, Artist Alley.

561- 862-9222 Pickleball - $2.Call for times. Pompey Park Community Center.

561-243-7356. Delray Beach Community Center.

561-243-7250. dbpickle.com

THURSDAY • APRIL 2 The Wine Wave Presents Chardonnay Showdown – 6-8pm. $20/pp. White Burgundy vs California Chardonnay Showdown.

561-276-2076, thewinewave.com Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) will hold its annual gala on April 2 AT 6:30pm at the Breakers in Palm Beach. The event, “White Hot Night,” is co-chaired by Palm Beach residents Anna Mann, Louise Stephaich and Tom Quick. This year’s White Hot Night will feature a cocktail reception, live auction, a seated dinner and entertainment. Jay Cashmere, anchor for WPTV-TV News Channel 5 and WFLX-TV Fox 29, will serve as emcee. Contact Information: samantha@hashaiti.org or call 412-361-5200.

Tickets: $500 FRIDAY • APRIL 3 Art Walk in Downtown Delray - 6pm-9pm. Stroll throughout downtown Delray. 561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com SATURDAY • APRIL 4, 18, 25 Delray Beach GreenMarket- 9am-2pm.

The GreenMarket is a Saturday morning destination as an open air marketplace located at Old School Square Park on NE 2nd Avenue, delraycra.org/greenmarket Delray Beach GreenMarket Presents the 14th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade at the 9am-10am- Parade to Cornell Museum at 10am for judging & prizes. Old School Square Park, delraycra.org/greenmarket SATURDAY • APRIL 4, 18, 25 Taste Atlantic Avenue -11am-2pm. $65, reservations required.

800-979-3370, savorourcity.com SATURDAY • APRIL 4 Main Stage Comedy Presents Bobby Collins at the Crest Theatre8pm. $45. Bobby Collins is always the funniest guy in the room.

With more than 200 stand-up performances around the country each year, he is a show-business institution who has made millions laugh. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

APRIL 1, 6, 20, 29 Delray Beach Public Library Presents Authors Meet - 2pm. Free call for authors. 561-266-9490, delraylibrary.org WEDNESDAY • APRIL 1 Book Signing at Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore – 7pm.

Randy Wayne White will speak and sign “Cuba Straits” $26.95. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com APRIL 2 - 5, 9 - 12, 17 - 19 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents They’re Playing Our Song - Thurs - Sat 8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm. 561-272-1281 Ext.4, delraybeachplayhouse.com THURSDAY • APRIL 2 Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways. American Pop with a Tropical Twist.

Delray Marketplace, 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com First Thursday Site Tours- 10am-1pm. $5. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents Nick Clooney - 2pm. $30-45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre.

561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

Arts Garage Presents Jeff Harnar- 8pm. Cabaret. $25-$35.

561-450-6357,artsgarage.org Delray Beach Egg Hunt – Free. 8am- Visit with the Easter Bunny, 8:30am Egg Hunt. Children, 1 -10, are invited to bring their baskets and hunt for over 10,000 Eggs at Robert P. Miller Park!

561-243-7277, beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com Catherine Strong Park 10 Year Anniversary & Kids Spring Fest 2-3pm. 561-243-7194, lawsone@mydelraybeach.com SUNDAY • APRIL 5 Easter Sunday Cruises – Brunch-10am-12:15pm, Luncheon1:30-3:45pm, Sightseeing- 1:30-4:30pm – call for details.

Delray Yacht Cruises, 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com Easter Service & Butterfly Release Church of the Palms We begin our Easter Service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary that will include special Easter music with a brass quartet, organ, piano and choir. Following this service we will have a Butterfly Release in our beautiful gardens outside the Sanctuary. All are welcome, so invite family, friends and neighbors. www.churchofthepalms.net 1960 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 561.276.6347 MONDAY - TUESDAY • APRIL 6 - 7 Married to Broadway -8 pm; Crest Theatre; tickets $45.

561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

ARTISTS ALLEY OPEN STUDIOS & GALLERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 16 • 6-9PM

All artists will be available to discuss their works.

Painting...Pottery...Sculpture...Works of Art ARTISTS ALLEY - runs north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the RR tracks in the Pineapple Grove Arts District in downtown Delray Beach.

FOR MORE INFO Call Vincent Cacace 561-276-1177 or 561-523-5300 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY • APRIL 8 - 9 Arts Garage Presents You Can’t Take it With You- 7:30pm.

Radio Theatre. $20-$30. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

SATURDAY • APRIL 11 Arts Garage Presents CircX - Theatrical Circus Cabaret. $30-$50.

Internationally renowned troupe CircX presents their signature style of cabaret, described often as: one part circus, two parts burlesque, a pinch of class and a dash of trash. Show is PG-13.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org Morikami Demonstrations of Sado: The Way of Tea Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. $5 with paid museum admission.

561-495-0233, morikami.org THURSDAY • APRIL 16 Artists Alley Open Studios - 6-9pm - Pineapple Grove Arts District between NE 3rd & 4th Streets, east of 3rd Ave, west of RR tracks.

All of the Studios & Galleries in Artists Alley are open with all the artists present. artistsalleydelray.com National League of American Pen Women presents Master Painter and Painter of the Masters, Bea Doone-Merena. 12:00pm. Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave, Delray Beach 561/243-7385 Register www.bocapenwomen.org

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 8 Delray Beach Orchid Society Speaker: Craig Morrell “How Not To Kill An Orchid” 7:00pm Meeting at Veterans Park, (NW side of Intracoastal waterway and Atlantic Ave) Adult Recreation Building, 802 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach.

Free - Refreshments served (561) 573-2422 www.delraybeachorchidsociety.com

Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Doubleback, South Florida’s Finest 80’s Cover Band. Delray Marketplace, 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com

THURSDAY • APRIL 9 Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Casey Raines Band.

High Energy Country Rock Band. Delray Marketplace, 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com

Chamber of Commerce Contacts & Cocktails -5:15pm-7pm. Join us at the Eleven Salon & Spa for our monthly Contacts & Cocktails event presented by The Scirocco Group. $10-$20.

561-278-0424, patty@delraybeach.com

Book Signing Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore – 7pm.

Stuart Woods will speak and sign “Hot Pursuit” $27.95.

561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com

FRIDAY • APRIL 17 Arts Garage Presents Zebra Rock- 8pm. $15-25. 561-450-6357,artsgarage.org

THURSDAY • APRIL 9 & 23 Steel Drum Cruise - 6-8pm. $25 & includes a 2-hour sunset cruise with live entertainment. Delray Yacht Cruises, 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com

Book Signing Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore – 7pm.

Susan Boyer will speak and sign Lowcountry Boneyard $15.95.

561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com

FRIDAY • APRIL 10 Arts Garage Presents Eclectica -8pm. Groove Fusion. $25-$45.

Eclectica is not just another funk/world/rock/jazz/classical ensemble... they are a virtuoso groove event. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

SATURDAY • APRIL 18 Great American Beach Clean Up - 8am-10am. Sandoway House, Delray Beach Parks and Recreation, and Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. presents America’s largest litter reduction and community improvement project. 561-243-7277, beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com

FRIDAY - SUNDAY • APRIL 10 - 12 Chamber of Commerce 53rd Annual Delray Affair - Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Sun”, the Delray Affair is the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast United States. Atlantic Avenue beginning at the Delray Beach Tennis Center east to the Intracoastal waterway. Fri & Sat -10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 5pm.

561-278-0424, DelrayAffair.com SATURDAY • APRIL 11 Book Signing Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore – 7pm. .

Les Standiford will speak and sign “Water to the Angels” 28.99.

561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com Ride and Remember Trolley Tour -10am-12pm- $20.

Spady Museum. spadymuseum.com

Taste Pineapple Grove - 5-8pm. Historical walking food tours in Delray Beach. Includes signature tastings from 5-7 stops. $65, reservations required. 800-979-3370, savorourcity.com

Paso Robles Wine Tasting at The Wine Wave – 6pm.

561-276-2076, thewinewave.com Delray Beach Pet Expo - 10am-5pm. $10. A portion of the proceeds benefit local pet rescue organizations. Delray Beach Center for the Arts. delraybeachpetexpo.com Gold Coast Fitness Championships – 6pm. $35. Competition taking place at Crest Theatre at Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

941-320-1833, worldfitnessproductions.com SATURDAY - SUNDAY • APRIL 18 - 19 Morikami Presents 36th Annual Hatsume Fair - 11am – 6pm. $10-15. Celebrating the first bud of spring, Hatsume, the Morikami’s largest annual event, transforms Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

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Mastino & Solita

For socializing & light networking. Half Price food & drink til 7 PM. Specials all night.

Professionally hosted by Priscilla Speicher.

25 NE 2nd Ave. PINEAPPLE GROVE IN DELRAY BEACH WEDNESDAY • APRIL 22 Spady Museum Presents Delray Speaks: A Community Conversation7pm - 8pm. $5. 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com THURSDAY • APRIL 23 Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce University: “Attitude” A Missing Piece in Hiring!- 11:45 am-1pm. $10-$20.

561-278-0424, patty@delraybeach.com Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Backbonz, Popular Rock & Roll Tunes. Delray Marketplace, 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com Rosé Wine Tasting at The Wine Wave – 6pm.

561-276-2076, thewinewave.com FRIDAY • APRIL 24 Arts Garage Presents Ali Siddiq - Comedy. $15-25. Comedy Central’s Up Next Winner. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org SATURDAY • APRIL 25 Arts Garage Presents Siempre Flamenco – Flamenco Music & Dance. $25-35. Siempre Flamenco returns to Arts Garage to present an authentic flamenco show and a fresh and engaging performance. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org Saltwater Brewery Mass Confusion Beer Event– 12pm-11pm. Food trucks, live music, guest taps and 12 different flavors of Don’t Get Confused Belgian Tripel. 561-855-5373, saltwaterbrewery.com THURSDAY • APRIL 30 Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. The Dryvin’ South Band, High Energy Rock & Roll Blues Band. Delray Marketplace, 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com Author Dave Barry Book Talk & Reception- $35. New York Times best-selling author at The Delray Beach Public Library.

561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org Murder on the Beach Bookstore Booksignings

EXHIBITS APRIL 1-30 – Delray Beach Historical Society presents Delray’s Agricultural Heritage” Exhibit - DBHS will feature rare images and stories of our rich farming history spanning 100 years. Featured this year will be the “Gladiola Glory Days” - to coincide with the Delray Affair. 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org APRIL 1-30 –Spady Museum Presents African American Neighborhoods of Old Delray Exhibit - $10. 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com

Through MAY 24 – Poetry in Clay- Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

APRIL 1 - JULY 5 – Adornment: An Instructor Showcase- Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Cornell Museum of Art. 561-2437922, DelrayArts.org

Through JULY 5 – Bling: Art that Shines- $5. Tues-Sun 10am4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

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Through APRIL 19 – En Plein Air- $5. Tues-Sun 10am4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

Through JULY 5 – Adornment: An Instructor Showcase- $5. TuesSun 10am-4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

library calendar LIBRARY CLOSED – EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 11:30 a.m. – Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitated by Claire Drattell & Don Clare Wednesday, April 1 @ 2:00 p.m. – “Discussion on Writing for New Authors by the Writers’Café” presented by Robert O’Connell Thursday, April 2 @ 11:30 a.m. – Lunch with Liz @ the Library – “How To Be Calm in the Midst of the Storm” based on the insights of spiritual teacher Adyashanti presented by media personality & columnist Liz Sterling Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Empowerment Zone Friday, April 3 @ 10:00 a.m. - Great Books Discussion Group “Great Conversations Five” presented by Gilbert Schechtman Saturday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 10:00 a.m.

The Writers’ Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Howard Gleichenhaus at 561-638-7251 Monday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Empowerment Zone Monday, April 6 @ 2:00 p.m. – “Raising Parental Awareness About Youth Sports” presented by Dr. Andrea Corn

Wednesday, April 8 @ 2:00 p.m. – “Theater As In Politics” presented by George Feirstein

Fri April 10 at 7 pm.

Lou Berney will speak and sign Long and Faraway Gone

Thursday, April 9, 23 & 30 @ 10:00 a.m.

Great Decisions Discussion Group – Text = Great Decisions 2014 & 2015 presented by Morris Moliver

Fri April 17 at 7 pm.

Susan Boyer will speak and sign Lowcountry Boneyard

Through MAY 1 – Melody - The Blueprint Gallery at Milagro Center. 561-279-2970

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Thu April 9 at 7 pm.

Stuart Woods will speak and sign Hot Pursuit

Thu April 16 at 7 pm.

Stu Strumwasser will speak and sign The Organ Broker

Through APRIL 30 – Delray Beach Historical Society presents Delray’s Agricultural Heritage” Exhibit - In two buildings, the DBHS will feature rare images and stories of our rich farming history spanning 100 years. 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org

Through MAY 24 – Japanese Design for the Senses: Beauty, Form, and Function. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens.

561-495-0233, morikami.org

Monday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 5:15 p.m. – Got Gaming? presented by Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta

Mon April 13 at 7 pm.

Andrew Gross will speak and sign One Mile Under

Please Send Your Calendar Listings To: Calendar@delraypineapple.com

APRIL 1 - JULY 5 – Bling: Art that Shines- Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Cornell Museum of Art. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org

Wed April 1 at 7 pm.

Randy Wayne White will speak and sign Cuba Straits

Sat April 11 at 6 pm.

Les Standiford will speak and sign Water to the Angels

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Thursday, April 9 & 23 @ 10:00 a.m. – Craft Series – “Knit ‘N Purl” twice monthly knitting class presented by rotating facilitators Monday, April 13 & 27 @ 10:00 a.m. – Quilting Bee twice monthly quilting class presented by Karen Pugh & Linda Bouvier Monday, April 13 @ 2:00 p.m. - “History of Jewelry” presented by Phyllis Annunziato

delray beach newspaper CITY DIRECTORY Delray Beach City Hall 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 www.mydelraybeach.com

General Information (561) 243-7000

APRIL 2015

Tuesday, April 14 @ 10:00 a.m. – From A Woman’s Perspective Book Group - Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood presented by Karen Kurzer Tuesday, April 14 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group - We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo presented by rotating facilitators Tuesday, April 14 & 28 @ 6:00 p.m. – “Ukulele Workshop for Beginners & Players” For further information & registration, contact Tavit Smith at 561-665-1718 or e-mail at tavitandlynn@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 15 @ 2:00 p.m. – Music Series “Singin’& Swingin’ with the Gloria Waldman Swing Combo” presented by Gloria Waldman Thursday, April 16 @ 10:30 a.m. – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Demonstration – “TBA” presented by Chef Rey De La Osa Thursday, April 16 @ 2:00 p.m. - Drama Reading “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” presented by Michael Shapiro Monday, April 20 @ 2:00 p.m. – Author’s Series Ten Good Horses – presented by Robert Stave Tuesday, April 21 @ 3:00 p.m. – Healthy Living Series – “TBA” presented by the Delray Medical Center

Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency (561) 243-7800 Citizen Service Requests (561) 243-7012 City Manager’s Office (561) 243-7010 Utility Billing (561) 243-7100 Water/Sewer Maint.

(561) 243-7312 Parks & Recreation (561) 243-7250 Municipal Golf Course (561) 243-7380

Wednesday, April 22 @ 2:00 p.m. - “Hiroshima & Nagasaki History Program” presented by Donald Borsand

City Clerk’s Office (561) 243-7050

Monday, April 27 @ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group – The Sisterhood by Helen Bryan presented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman

Jobline (561) 243-6201

Monday, April 27 @ 2:00 p.m. – Cercle Français French conversation group with rotating facilitators Wednesday, April 29 @ 2:00 p.m.

“Humorous Poetry: Then and Now” presented by Sarah Weitzma Thursday, April 30 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – “Author Dave Barry Book Talk & Reception – Live Right and Find Happiness Limited tickets available @ $35.00 per person ART EXHIBITS – Through May 2– “Oils” – Bill Amme & “Acrylics” – Elsie Arratia

PBC Animal Control (561) 276-1344 Police Department (561) 243-7888 Fire Department (561) 243-7400

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OCA RATON, FL -- More than 300 members of Congregation B’nai Israel spent Sunday, February 22nd at the synagogue dedicating a day to acts of human kindness at the 22nd Annual Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day. Members performed a variety of “Mitzvot” for more than 20 local non-profits.

Congregants made blankets to be distributed to local hospitals and cancer treatment facilities by Blanket Buddies, baked cookies and made more than 500 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches to feed the hungry at The Caring Kitchen, clipped coupons for Coupon Cadets for Military Families, sorted clothing collections for Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, created thank you cards for the city of Boca Fire Rescue, cleaned shoes for In Jacob’s Shoes, sorted food donations for the Palm Beach County Food Bank, donated blood to One Blood, were tested by the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation and got a car wash to benefit Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. A few facts about some of the member’s accomplishments: 1. 6,000 pounds of peppers were gleaned 2. 500 sandwiches were made 3. Over 100 bags of clothes, shoes, and baby items were collected, sorted, and donated 4. 100 Shabbat kits were made for Menorah House 5. 75 Congregation members ran or walked in the Stand Among Friends Emb(race) at FAU and B’nai Israel won the award for the largest group participation 6. Over 100 members participated in the gleaning at Bedner’s 7. Over 50 members prepared food at The Soup Kitchen in Delray Congregation B’nai Israel is an inclusive Reform congregation that offers a nurturing home to all who seek a meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism. A warm welcome is offered to Jews-by-choice, interfaith families, as well as Jews of all races, cultures and sexual orientations. Congregation B’nai Israel is a vibrant community with a wide variety of spiritual, educational and social programs. For more information please visit www.cbiboca.org

BOCA RATON, FL –On April 16, 2015, national retailer, Boston Proper, and the Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) will unite once again to host the Seventh Annual Proper Affair in support of lowincome children and families in our community. What began as an intimate luncheon has grown into a highprofile charity and fashion event that has raised over $650K to date.

In addition to exceeding fundraising goals, the event is a fun and fabulous celebration featuring live entertainment, complimentary cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests can bid in an extensive silent auction for luxury items and services or purchase tickets for exclusive raffle prizes. ACCF students will surprise guests with a special performance followed by the night’s main event, the much-anticipated runway fashion show featuring the Boston Proper models! The faces that have graced the covers of the Boston Proper catalog for years take the runway to

reveal a sneak peak of Boston Proper’s hottest summer fashions.

Boston Proper Brand President, Sheryl Clark, raves, “It’s always a blast! Thanks to our generous sponsors, the auction items get better every year. The runway show is a huge hit, everyone loves getting pictures with the models and the performance by the children lets us see the real faces behind the cause. It’s an inspiring experience that my team looks forward to all year.”

A variety of sponsorship packages are available in addition to many opportunities to make a difference right here in our local community which include: purchasing raffle tickets, donating products or services or volunteering.

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Congressman Ted Deutch “Braves the Shave” DELRAY BEACH, FL – Congressman Ted Deutch became the first member of Congress to “brave the shave” for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants. This event took place at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts in Delray Beach, Fla., on Friday, March 13. Congressman Ted Deutch is currently serving in his fourth term in the House of Representatives. Since taking office in 2010, he has earned a reputation as an energetic advocate for the people of Florida’s 21st district.

He raised nearly $61,000 for the event, which will help fund lifesaving childhood cancer research worldwide.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteerdriven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

Since 2005, the Foundation has awarded more than $154 million to support lifesaving research.

Congressman Ted Deutch takes the Baldrick Challenge

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A Today Bestselling and Agatha Awardwinning author, Susan Boyer stages a wonderfully perplexing mystery in her new work, Lowcountry Boneyard. The reader event “Sign Between the Wines” takes place at Murder on the Beach in Delray Beach on April 17 at 7:00 pm.

The third in Susan Boyer’s series of Liz Talbot mysteries, Lowcountry Boneyard (Henery Press, April 2015) explores the disappearance of Kent Heyward, a young woman and only child of wealthy and eccentric Charlestonians. Hired by Kent’s father Colton, private investigator Liz and her partner in love and crime, Nate, pore over a bemusing cast of suspects, each with a compelling motive for “doing away” with Kent. And the more Liz learns, the more treacherous the case becomes. Who among the cast wants Liz dead? Throughout, Susan Boyer plays a wellturned game, divulging family secrets only to create more and keep the reader wondering.

One of the best parts of this delightful mystery is Liz herself, a woman savvy in her ability to escape a poisonous snake delivered to her house and confront her frightening discovery in the murky marsh skirting Magnolia Cemetery, yet unsettled in her relationship with Nate. As Liz struggles to balance business with love and preserve her independence in the face of Nate’s protectiveness, she emerges as a genuine and endearing character. Readers will connect quickly to this perceptive and spirited PI, and find themselves longing for her next case.

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Sexual abuse survivor completes Palm Beach – Martin County leg of 1,500-mile walk across Florida to promote child sexual abuse awareness WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Child sexual abuse survivor, educator and internationally-recognized advocate Lauren Book recently completed the Palm Beach County and Martin County portion of her 1,500-mile walk across Florida to spread awareness about child sexual abuse, help survivors heal and support legislation that protects Florida’s children. Throughout the state, Book’s organization Lauren’s Kids has spread a message of hope and healing to victims of sexual abuse and has worked to educate communities about their role in abuse prevention.

Armed with the knowledge that 95 percent of sexual abuse is preventable with education and awareness, Book is on a mission to shine light on the dark issue of abuse in Florida. The Walk In My Shoes campaign calls on survivors, their families, and passionate community members to walk across Florida in the name of protecting childhood.

“I am working to create a culture of safety. To truly end the epidemic of childhood sexual abuse, we need to stop hiding from it and start talking about it,” Book said. “We must teach our children about personal safety from a place of fun, not fear – and empower them to seek help in situations that make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable – and we need to educate adults to recognize the signs of sexual abuse and the traps predators set.”

The Palm Beach and Martin County leg of the 1500-mile journey began by walking from Boca Raton to West Palm Beach on March 24, followed by West Palm Beach to Palm Beach Gardens on March 25, and Jupiter to Jensen Beach on March 26. Book was joined by hundreds of supporters, including survivors, their families and passionate community members.

“We are proud to support Lauren’s Kids,” said Jeff Herman, of Herman Law Group in Boca Raton. “We have represented hundreds of victims of sexual abuse. Giving victims a voice and exposing predators helps protect children – education and awareness prevent the abuse from ever happening.” Herman Law Group served 200 victims of sexual abuse in 2014.

The Walk will be documented through frequent blog posts, YouTube videos and a photo gallery that, in years past, has generated hundreds of thousands of Web visitors and thousands of followers on Facebook and Twitter.

The Walk will continue to zig-zag across the state, ending on the steps of the Historic Capitol Building in Tallahassee on April 22.

Lauren also will be spending time with clinicians and “residents” at the Florida Civil Commitment Center – which houses the state’s most dangerous sexually violent predators. The Walk’s 42 days symbolize the 42 million people affected by child sexual abuse in the U.S. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and also National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

On the eve of the sixth annual Walk in My Shoes event, the Lauren’s Kids foundation provided Florida legislators with a detailed research study that documents the drastic effects of child sexual abuse

on Florida taxpayers. The full study and an infographic highlighting its findings are available on the Lauren’s Kids website.

This year, Book supports legislation that would allow secret recordings of abusers in court (HB 131, SB 542 and SB 218) and would create mandatory supervision for violent offenders (HB 407/SB 410).

She also supports extending the statute of limitations from four years to 10 years for victims 16 years of age or older (CS/HB 133 and SB 1270) and requiring any state university or Florida College System institution to implement and administer various sexual assault prevention, education and training initiatives (SB 1404).

In 2014, the organization supported legislation that made Florida the harshest state for sex offenders in America.

Book’s Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum, developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature, is currently in 16,000 Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, and was expanded to grades 1-3 this school year through Teachers’ Institutes. The organization’s 4th through twelfth grade curricula are to be released in the 2015-16 school year. Safer, Smarter Kids has demonstrated a 77 percent increase in children’s knowledge of critical personal safety information.

Lauren also conducted a reading and signing of her recently released children’s book, Lauren’s Kingdom, at Bloomingdale’s Gardens Mall on the evening of the 24th. Check the Lauren’s Kids website for a complete list of dates, locations, and times.

Lauren’s Kids is a nonprofit organization that works to prevent abuse and help survivors heal. The organization was founded by Lauren Book, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who endured abuse at the hands of her nanny for six years. The organization offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, elementary school prevention curriculum, an annual 1,500mile awareness walk, legislative advocacy and speaking engagements.

For more information, visit laurenskids.org.

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ANSWER: Superfoods are the most potent super nutrient rich foods on the planet. They have the ability to increase energy, detoxify the body, boost the immune system, lower inflammation in the body and completely nourish our bodies at the cellular level, which is where true healing takes place. Below are the super stars of the superfoods. Start to incorporate some of these super foods into your daily dietary lifestyle if you wish to experience optimal health. An easy way to accomplish this is by making a plant-based superfood smoothie. I have almost all my private clients incorporate superfoods into their dietary lifestyles. Today you can find these amazing super foods online or at almost any natural health food store.

Below are my top ten favorite superfoods and why you should start including them into your diet right away.

1. Cacao (raw chocolate): Contains the world’s highest concentration of antioxidants in the world and is the #1 source of magnesium, iron, manganese and chromium.

It has been known to improve cardiovascular health, builds strong bones and even create a good mood. In many cultures, cacao is considered a sacred food and with good reason.

2. Goji berries: Are the most nutritionally rich berry on the planet, they are 4 times more potent than blueberries.

This berry is not only full of vitamins and trace minerals, but it is a complete protein source containing all 9 essential amino acids.

This is why it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 5,000 years. Goji berries contain zinc, iron copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, phosphorus and vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E. 3. Camu camu berries: Contain the highest vitamin C source on the planet: 60 times more per serving than an orange.

This berry is great for enhancing energy and the immune system. It contains an array of antioxidants and has been known to support cognitive function.

4. Spirulina: Is fresh water, single celled, spiral shaped, blue-green algae. It has the highest concentration of complete bioavailable protein (by weight) of any known food (65%). It provides a vast array of minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients and enzymes to support optimal health. It is a rich source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, E and K. It contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), which is an anti-inflammatory and nervous system essential.

5. Chlorella: Is a fresh water, singlecelled, circle-shaped, green algae. It boosts the highest source of chlorophyll per gram than any other plant. It also is a complete protein (60%) by weight. It is also full of immune system and energy-boosting vitamins and minerals. It contains chlorella growth factor (CGF) which can increase tissue repair, supports probiotic growth and help fight free radicals (cancer causing cells).

It is a rich source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, E and K. 6. Bee Products: Bee pollen is one of the most complete foods found in nature.

It contains nearly all the B vitamins and 21 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Honey in its raw state is a rich source of minerals, antioxidants, probiotics and enzymes.

7. Maca: This sacred root has been cultivated in the high Peruvian Andes for thousands of years. It’s known for its adaptogenic effects of increasing energy, libido, strength and endurance. Look for maca that has been gelatinized. This process makes is more concentrated and easier to digest and absorb than raw maca powder.

8. Medicinal Mushrooms (Reishi, Chaga, Cordyseps, Maitake, Shitake): Have been used to help heal cancer and a variety of other diseases. They have super immune enhancing components.

9. Wheatgrass Juice: Having the nutritional value of 2 ½ lbs of leafy green vegetables per oz., freshly juiced wheat grass is 70% chlorophyll, which is an amazing blood detoxifier/cleanser. It is so nutrient dense (full of bioavailable vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids), that you could survive on wheat grass alone for quite some time.

10. Sunflower and Pea Sprouts: Sprouts contain 10-30 times the nutrient concentration of adult size vegetables.

This is because when a seed is germinated it releases essential enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids until it can draw these life giving components from the soil to grow. Sunflower and pea sprouts are also complete protein sources containing all 9 essential amino acids.

For a free smoothie guide on how to make delicious smoothies using some of these amazing super foods email info@devinburke.com.

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.

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By David J. Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer They say when the student is ready the teacher will appear. Regardless of what you are learning or whom you are learning from, the right teacher can make a mundane subject seem exciting or give a light topic more depth. Yoga is no exception to the rule. When teaching a yoga class, you must be part showman, energetic-but calm, aware of all your students yet keeping a class on pace and most of all have a passion for Yoga. A prime example of the ideal teacher is Rob Candelario Jr. Whether its Power Yoga or his famous Yin class, there is something distinct about Rob’s class that gives off a clear indication of his love and knowledge of Yoga.

He can explain the asanas and value of yoga in a way that resonates with the advanced and the beginner student all in the same class. He was kind enough to be apart of this month’s Tales From the Mat: Rob Candelario Jr. Hi Robert!

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Robert Candelario Jr. and I was born in San Antonio, Tx and have lived in South Florida the past 14 years, currently I live in Boca Raton. I’m a 500 hr Certified Yoga teacher trained in Vinyasa Krama and Yin Yoga and I teach on average about 20 classes a week of Power Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Meditation, between Delray and Ft Lauderdale. I also do privates with many different body types, needs, and challenges like anything from athletic types working on advanced postures to helping people that have dealt with strokes. I embrace the challenge and know that the bottom line is we are all looking for either a healing or some type of break through and Yoga is a great vehicle for that kind change and transformation to take place.

Why is Yoga such an important part of your life? What makes Yoga so important to me is the transformation that took place in my life that I never thought was possible. I was very reluctant to start as I thought it was not going to do anything for me physically, that the gym wasn’t already doing for me. But I was wrong.

The first class I did was the toughest thing I ever did in my life and pretty much-stayed in child’s pose for 1/3 of the class but I loved the way I felt in that room. As time progressed about 4 years later I had dropped 75lbs and was in the best health of my life. My posture was corrected, my foot shrunk from a 11 to a 9.5 in due to my arches lifting again, and my skin cleared up, and I became fit. Mentally I became calmer and things just didn’t bother me like they used to and I felt so lite, the weight of the World came off my shoulders. I was sold, feeling better than I ever did I wanted to share this amazing experience with everyone so that’s when I decided I wanted to share the Miracle of Yoga by becoming a teacher. That’s was the best thing I ever did because I have been blessed to meet so many amazing people and share in their miraculous breakthroughs, I feel like the luckiest person alive. Doing what I do brings me so much joy that I’m often told I’m the happiest person they have ever seen. When you have found your passion and purpose in life honestly, how can you not smile and be beaming.

What advice would you give to someone new to Yoga? If your new to Yoga and you would like to try it, the advice I would tell you is to show up for yourself, do the work, stay kind to yourself, learn to push and to let go in a balanced manner, while releasing attachments to outcome. Everyone comes to Yoga for the stretch, if you look at the word stretch, it means to open, to expand, pulling away from tightness, tension, constriction and limitation, see if you can find that opening in every pose and maybe in time you can bring that opening off the mat and incorporate it in your daily life.

And of-course never judge your 1st chapter with

someone’s 20th chapter, wherever your at in your practice of yoga, it is perfect because in that point you can grow and expand both physically and mentally, that’s the perfection of it.

Favorite quote to live by? My favorite Quote that I live by is actually the definition of Yoga found in the ancient text The Sutras of Patanjali 1:3.” Yoga is the ability to hold on to focus and concentration without being disturbed and distracted from internal (mind, body) or external influence (people, events, etc)”. This quote reminds me that when we are living in our purpose connected to our highest self, disturbances and distractions stop having power over us. We sometimes get confused thinking that we are our problems, but we are not, we are bigger than that. Are natural state is peace, calm and blissful! What we do in Yoga is let go of all the disturbances and distractions that have us pulled away from our “self’. SO when we say rise up to the high self we mean the “You” that is no longer disturbed or distracted.

Where can we catch one of your classes? I teach at Yoga Aura, LIV Yoga Institute, Barkan, Pilates of Boca, The Yoga Joint South, Juliana’s Art of Yoga.

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

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Inner Peace Through Meditation

By Ronna L. Clements The Pineapple Contributing Writer Peace emanates from the soul, and it is the sacred inner environment in which true understanding unfolds.

Those who meditate have found lasting happiness that lies in maintaining an evenly peaceful state of mind. Through meditation, we grow to understand who we really are – we are our soul – nothing more and nothing less. Meditation brings us clarity of mind.

Everything we do should be done with peace. Peacefulness is the best medicine for the body, mind, and spirit. It is the most wonderful way to live.

Nervousness is the opposite of calmness, and its prevalence today makes it nearly a world disease. Inner static brings unbalance to our body and as a result, our physical and mental health suffer.

As we develop higher awareness through meditation, it becomes increasingly more difficult to relate to others who are not as aware of their behavior and thoughts, and hence cannot control their emotions.

There is always a better connection between like-minded individuals who are on the same level of awareness, and each person’s inner peace will complement the other’s development.

A lump of sand cannot withstand the

erosive effect of the ocean’s waves; an individual who lacks inner peace cannot remain tranquil during mental conflict. As a diamond remains unchanged no matter how many waves swirl around it, so is the individual who remains radiantly serene even when challenges come upon him from all sides.

We need training to engage in the art of war, and so does our battle with active life. Out of the inevitable changing waves of life, let us develop inner calmness through meditation. If we can retain inner peace, we will always experience supreme victory. There should never be a battle where we justify losing our peace.

The ordinary man is restless all the time. Most cannot sit with themselves for any extended period of time. The mind becomes an enemy when it cannot relax.

So let us learn Meditation as it will open all of the closed inner doors of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to sit with yourself in quiet.

Where motion ceases, true freedom is born and our intuition will unveil all of our unanswered questions.

Ronna Clements is a Natural Health & Wellness Innovator who has been helping people lead healthier lives for over 25 years.

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Are you physically fit?

By Bill Dorton, ACSM-HFS Purlife Fitness Center, bill.d@purlifedelray.com

Dear Miracle League Families . . . Play ball! It’s the most fun you can have this spring and it’s FREE to play! Spring Season is right around the corner & so is Baseball Season!!! The Kadel family misses everyone and looks forward to seeing all those smiling faces very soon. We hope you don’t miss out on any of the excitement this 2015 Spring Season.

This year marks the 10 years anniversary that we started the Miracle League of Delray Beach. We will be planning a very special closing ceremonies day (May 23). Please let us know if you would like to help us plan a fun day for our players & families.

Spring 2015 Registration Miracle League of Delray Beach P.O. Box 7211 Delray Beach, FL 33482 561-414-4441 or email CoachKadel@aol.com Please forward this to anyone you know who may be interested in playing or volunteering. Or just invite your family & friends to be a “fan in the stands” “The Miracle League is a non-profit organization developed to provide the opportunity for ALL children to play baseball, regardless of their mental and/or physical disabilities. The Miracle League’s Mission is to let children of all abilities achieve the same dreams as their peers . . . to play baseball!”

Please join us for our 2014 Spring Season and the opportunity to play baseball in a league and on a field specifically designed for children with special needs.

April 11th, 2015 - Opening Day

The Anthony V. Pugliese V Miracle League Field (directions below) 2:00 pm - Mandatory Buddy Training (All past & new buddies MUST attend) 2:30 pm - Player Registration (players will receive their baseball jersey & baseball cap, meet their coach & buddy, and practice) 3:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies • 1 inning games will start

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Are you physically fit? How do we measure someone’s ‘fitness’ and how do we qualify it? When you say ‘they’re really fit’, does it follow after viewing an image of a flexed sixpack mirror selfie? Or perhaps seeing the ‘One Handed Tree’ pose performed on some tranquil mountain top? Yes? At the very least we all must consider the impressive endurance and cardio factor in the endless marathon race finisher photos?

No doubt all of these achievements embody the five components of physical fitness individually, but does excelling at one of them make you ‘fit’?

To be considered ‘physically fit’ by definition you must over-achieve and excel in: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

To those who work out, even religiously, this may come as a displeasing revelation and perhaps source of discouragement. But instead, the intention is to inspire a full fitness-oriented workout so that each fitness component is met.

For many who visit the gym, the workouts are designed and targeted towards the onedimensional fitness zone depending on an individual’s training method. Body builders lift heavy, runners focus on cardiovascular, and flexibility is one of the main focuses in the yoga community. In order to reach and attain your optimal level of fitness you must break out of your mold and vary your workouts to incorporate all five components into your weekly regimen.

The first component, muscular strength is the ability of a muscle to exert a maximal force against an object. To train for this aspect you will want to lift heavier weights with lower reps to help you build muscle. The more muscle you build the more calories you will burn at resting state. However, lifting 300 lbs may look good in a video but if you can’t lift 50 lbs more than 5 times ... are you really fit?

The second component, muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle to lift a

weight repeatedly over a measurable period of time. To train for this you will use lighter weights for higher repetitions to limit muscular fatigue during bouts of physical activity. Solely training for muscular endurance will enable you to lift weights all day long but! what happens when your neighbor asks for help lifting their new gorilla of a refrigerator… are you really fit?

The third component is cardiovascular endurance and is defined as the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen to the muscles to produce energy. This training entails getting up and getting moving. Interval training with bouts of intense work elevating the heart rate mixed with bouts of moderate exercise that will allow the heart rate to lower and maximize your work out. Strictly doing cardio will make it so that you can run from here to Boston and back but, if you have difficult bending over and reaching your toes…are you really fit?

To the attentive reader naturally the fourth component is flexibility – defined as the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion. To work on flexibility one must stretch.

Lengthening the muscles isn’t only going to help increase your range of motion but will also help prevent injuries from training. If you do nothing but work on your flexibility you will be able to do some really impressive (borderline mind-blowing) yoga poses but if you find yourself getting winded taking a stroll down Atlantic Ave ...are you really fit?

The final component is body composition.

Body composition breaks down our body’s percentages of bone, muscle, and fat to make up your body composition. The more fit you are the better your percentages will be. So we dare you – fitness lovers of the world – take the next step in your training and mix up your work outs by utilizing and incorporating all of the fitness components into your next active routine. You have nothing to lose – other than fat, tension, and fatigue. To become fit find a program that implements all aspects of fitness and is orientated to help you reach your overall physical fitness goals ....now are you ready to get fit?

AVDA’s Voices of Courage-A Community Discussion on Human Trafficking with Keynote Speaker Rachel Lloyd During her teens, Rachel Lloyd ended up a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

With time, through incredible resilience, and with the help of a local church community, she finally broke free of her pimp and her past and devoted herself to helping other young girls escape “the life.”

As the author of Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not for Sale: A Memoir Lloyd reveals the dark world of commercial sex trafficking in cinematic detail and tells the story of her groundbreaking nonprofit organization: GEMS, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services. With great humanity, she shares the stories of the girls whose lives GEMS has helped—small victories that have healed her wounds and made her whole.

The evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to the speaker’s presentation with a Q&A session following and a VIP reception.

Description: Tickets – $35 per person For more information or reservations, please call 561-265-3797.

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Smoking Addiction in the “Vap” Era

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer Smoking is wicked bad and insanely addictive. It is one of the most addictive substances known to man (and woman for that matter). The mechanism of psychological dependence is complex and resistant to treatment. This is a big reason why tens of thousands of people try to quit smoking every year and fail. This culminates in over 400,000 smoking deaths annually in the United States alone. With such catastrophic consequences to the general population, myriad methods for nicotine cessation have been developed and people have become increasingly receptive to some of the newer non-conventional methods.

The biggest new development in the cigarette cessation world is the nicotine vaporizer. These contraptions essentially vaporize a liquid solution containing specific quantities of nicotine for inhalation. The charm here is that it is done without having to actually burn anything. Water vapor, plus nicotine and some flavoring are delivered through the use of a heating element. Users of the nicotine vaporizers also referred to as “the Vap”, describe the experience as relatively satisfying with regards to the nicotine replacement.

Many others actually enjoy the flavor additives.

The absence of the notorious malodorous smoky smell and breath is a nice bonus. There are different nicotine concentrations that can be used, allowing the option to wean down to lower and lower doses over time. Weaning nicotine on a Vap appears more feasible than with actual cigarettes. Many report weaning down to a nicotine concentration of zero, basically just inhaling water vapor plus their favorite flavoring. There are reasons why actual cigarette weaning never seems to work as well.

Addiction to the cigarette goes well beyond just addiction to nicotine. Addiction to the “smoking experience” is both a behavioral and chemical addiction. The chemical part does start with nicotine, with the well known positive reinforcement effects it has on the human brain.

There are many other psychoactive substances at play here though. Studies have shown that cigarette smoke has Mono-Amine Oxidase (also known as “MAO”, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of certain brain chemicals) reducing actions, which raise the levels of Dopamine in the brain. This effect would be experienced as rewarding and would reinforce the associated behavior (in this case smoking a cigarette).

Nicotine itself does not reduce MAO to any major degree, which suggests that the effect comes from other chemicals. Acetaldehyde, which has been identified in cigarette smoke, greatly enhances the reinforcing effects of nicotine. Acetaldehyde has an especially powerful effect on teenagers, a big part of why that population is so vulnerable to getting hooked on smoking. In addition to this, over 100 of the 599 documented additives to tobacco have been implicated in the addictive power of the cigarette. This is a big part of why older forms of nicotine replacement, such as the gum and the patch, had limited effectiveness.

The greater effectiveness of the Vap in replacing cigarettes has to do with the nonchemical aspects of the cigarette addiction.

The action of “smoking” in and of itself is a learned addictive behavior.

The reinforcement of nicotine, together with all the other chemicals, “teaches” the brain to enjoy all of the steps preceding inhalation.

The result here is that all of the hand and mouth activity related to the action of inhalation become a strong habit as well.

Now with regards to Vaping and the potential use in smoking cessation, this behavioral aspect is a mixed bag. The manner if inhalation using a vaporizer is so similar to cigarette inhalation that these behavioral aspects continue to be reinforced. The down side here is that this facet of the dependence is not extinguished. The “oral fixation” remains active. This is the most clinically significant reason why a conversion to a vaporizer does not qualify as complete smoking cessation.

There is an upside here though. This same problem is also what allows for such a high rate of successful conversion from cigarettes to vaporizers. This is the most critical and clinically significant difference between this form of nicotine replacement and more traditional forms such as the patch and the gum. The gum and the patch are much closer to fully quitting than the vaporizer is.

The vaporizer is an easier jump though, and a relatively high percentage of people have been able to succeed in making the jump.

Switching from cigarette smoking to a vaporizer is a worthwhile step in the right direction towards eventual complete cessation.

Smoking is a complex addictive process that is exceptionally difficult to overcome.

The overwhelming majority of people fail repeatedly. With a switch to a vaporizer, there is the removal of the burning process and the associated soot. There is also the removal of most or all of the extra additives, so many of which are very addictive as well.

In actuality a person who has made the change has succeeded in quitting almost all of the addictive chemicals. The reduction in the “non-nicotine” hazards buys people time to gain the tools and motivation to eventually finish quitting all aspects of smoking without continued exposure to all the serious health risks. This again is a step in the right direction. Nicotine vaporizers are not the ultimate solution for smoking cessation, but are a useful harm reduction tool that creates an intermediate step that more people can succeed in taking.

Dr. Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing. He is Board Certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a clinical focus in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and trauma.

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Weekend Warrior or Pro

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or professional athlete (most of us fall somewhere in the middle), there is much to gain by considering the benefits acupuncture. Acupuncture has been proven to not only help you heal faster but also to enhance your performance. You may think you are at the top of your game but an in depth analysis by a Licensed Acupuncturist will reveal key areas where meridians (remember that word from previous articles?) are blocked. These blockages represent areas where your performance may be hindered.

Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries. The early stories of acupuncture chronicle Chinese martial artists who used needles to relieve their pain after being injured. Warriors and soldiers have historically received acupuncture to improve their stamina and endurance. Also in the modern era, many athletes in professional sports and Olympics extol the virtues of being treated by their acupuncturists.

Football is one of the toughest sports when it comes to injury and overall damage to the body. Some of NFLs best (Aaron Rodgers, Matt Hasselbeck, James Harrison, Tiki Barber, Jeremy Shokey, Chad Pennington to name a few) athletes rely on acupuncture to give them an extra edge.

The NFL even has a full time travelling acupuncturist.

Using orthopedic and manual muscle testing techniques acupuncturists can ascertain the exact location of pain, muscle imbalance, or soft tissue lesions. They can then use specialized acupuncture points to correct overactive or inhibited muscle fibers. The acupuncturist can use motor point needling techniques to “reset” the affected muscle spindle fibers. This teaches the body to maintain balance between its opposing muscle groups, maintain the muscles strength and tone, as well as open the nervous system circuit to maintain optimal functioning and range of motion.

When these techniques are performed correctly by a licensed acupuncturist with this highly specialized training, results are immediate, which provides a quick return to activity and peak level of performance for the patient. Follow up treatments may be necessary to maintain optimal body functioning and for lasting results.

With so many great athletes vying for the very few openings in top colleges, then for a shot at a life changing spot in the big leagues, wouldn’t you want every edge possible for yourself or your budding big leaguer?

If you would to see how acupuncture can help you, get a personalized evaluation call Dr. Scarlett now at 561-272-7816 for an appointment.

Edward Scarlett has been the Clinical director and owner of Alive and Well Acupuncture for the last 24 years. He is a Florida state certified Acupuncturist who also holds a Diplomate of Acupuncture from the NCCAOM. He is considered an expert in the field of holistic medicine and multiple styles of acupuncture. He also has extensive training in Acupressure and Deep Muscle Therapy techniques. He specializes in acute or chronic pain, along with digestive and hormone imbalances. Visit www.AliveandwellAcupuncture.com

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What is it that I really do?

By Dr. Marilyn Shore Special to The Pineapple

F

or almost thirty years I have been a Chiropractor. For approximately 10 years before that I was a registered nurse. My understanding of what I do and my purpose as a Chiropractor has evolved significantly over the years. As a nurse, of course I wanted to help people and on some level, I think I did. But most of my job was technical, whether I administered medication, took vital signs, or wrote notes. As my purpose began to evolve, I became very frustrated and disillusioned with medicine for chronic illness and my journey took me to Chiropractic.

What a ride and a gift this has been.

Although I knew that Chiropractic was a natural drug free profession, like most people, I thought it was for the treatment of specific problems and my technical expertise was what would make me a great practitioner. Wow, was I off the mark about that.

Over the years, my understanding, my consciousness, my purpose has shifted dramatically. It is clear to me that the most important things about being a great Chiropractor, or any healing practitioner for that matter is to see the perfection in all the people you touch, to love them and not judge them, to listen to their heart, and be an expert in the specific thing you do and only that. In my case is to have a precision analysis of the spine, and be

able to give a specific, focused Chiropractic adjustment to free the central nerve system, so people can be connected and have greater expression of life.

Presently, I am caring for a patient with ALS. He cannot move at all. Each time I see him, I give him a loving, on purpose adjustment. While I am preparing for the adjustment, I see him in my mind whole, healthy and complete.

My purpose is not to treat his symptoms or cure him. But be grateful that I have the opportunity to release life in him. He feels more peaceful, relaxed after each adjustment, and can now hold his head up on his own.

Whether an infant, a teenager, an adult or elderly, everybody is cared for the same way, with love. As we say each morning before we start our day in the office, we give for the sake of giving, love for the sake of loving, and serve for the sake for serving.

Thank you for listening. With love, from above, down, inside out, Dr. Marilyn

Dr. Marilyn Shore welcomes you to Shore Chiropractic. For more info visit the website at www.shorechiro.com, or call her office at 561-278-2727.

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briefs The Salt Suite celebrates history’s most valuable element with open house at newest location April 11th

LAKE WORTH, FL – It has been in use since 6050 B.C. Civilizations have used it for currency and curatives, and now, The Salt Suite will share the marvels of nature’s most valuable element as they open their doors to the community. Featuring adult and children’s therapy rooms, The Salt Suite offers clients a natural way to find relief from respiratory ailments, skin conditions and more. To celebrate, The Salt Suite will host a Salt Celebration on April 11 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. at their 5500 State Road 7 location.

Sodium chloride (NACL) is an essential element of human life, and one the body cannot function without. In addition to its use in relieving respiratory ailments, it assists in digesting solid foods, relieving tissue swelling, disinfecting the mouth and numerous other beneficial functions. The Dead Sea salts in particular have long been studied and noted for their own healing processes of the human body, due to their unique combination of sodium chloride, magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride and bromides.

Visitors to The Salt Suite’s Lake Worth location on April 11 will have the opportunity to explore the specialty rooms which feature Dead Sea salted walls and floors.

Additional salt-related activities at The Salt Celebration will include chair massages, a food truck, drawings for The Salt Suite’s specialty baskets and the chance to discover more fun-filled facts about this marvelous element. Guests in attendance will also be entered in to a drawing for a $100 gift certificate.

The free Salt Celebration begins April 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm at The Salt Suite located at 5500 State Road 7, #110 in Lake Worth. For more information about The Salt Suite, including other locations, please call 561-440-4256 or visit www.thesaltsuite.com.

Governor appoints Terri Harmon to Family Care Council

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Governor Rick Scott has appointed Teri Harmon, 56, of Boca Raton to the Area Nine Family Care Council.

Terri has been the executive director of the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization since 1998. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 20, 2015, and ending March 19, 2018.

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Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a non-profit that has been offering education and advocacy programs for children and adults with Down syndrome throughout Palm Beach County for 35 years. Their Resource Center is located in Boynton Beach.

The Family Care Council Florida’s mission is to advocate, educate and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to bring quality services to individuals for dignity and choice.

Spodak Dental Group increases patient convenience with new secure online dental payments

Delray Beach based Spodak Dental Group is always looking for ways to provide its patients with excellent care and service, and with the addition of a new feature on the website, it’s even more convenient for patients to manage their dental payments.

Patients can now visit www.SpodakDental. com and click on the “Patient Login” link

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Gaining access to the account could take 2448 hours, and patients will be notified via email when they are able to log in to the site and view their account.

All billing information, including any balances or credits, will be visible, and patients can chose what amount they’d like to contribute toward their bill. For patients who have already registered, they can simply log in and manage their account information, appointments, electronic payments, and more.

All personal health and billing information is protected and transmitted securely.

“I am happy to offer this convenient way for our patients to manage their dental health,” said Dr. Craig Spodak, owner of Spodak Dental Group. “Not only do we offer financing options, accept most PPO insurances, and have in-house insurance plans, the ability to make payments online makes it just that much easier for patients to stay in control of their upcoming procedures.”

Since 1976, the Spodak Dental Group has evolved to become South Florida’s premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla. Please visit http://www.SpodakDental.com/ or call (561) 498-0050 for more information.

Cognitive behavioral neurologist with fellowship training joins neuroscience center

Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) welcomes Paayal Patel, MD, a neurologist

specializing in cognitive disorders including dementia to the Palm Beach Neuroscience I n s t i t u t e ( P B N I ) .

Dr. Patel is fellowshiptrained in cognitive behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry.

Paayal Patel, MD Her areas of interest include autoimmune encephalitis, sports-related traumatic brain injury, mild cognitive impairment and reversible causes of cognitive impairment. Dr. Patel is on staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Advanced Neuroscience Network (ANN).

Prior to joining PBNI, Dr. Patel completed a fellowship in cognitive behavioral neurology at the Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She conducted her residency in neurology and internship at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Peoria, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center located in Peoria, Illinois. She earned her medical degree at the Ross University of Medicine in Roseau, Dominica, West Indies.

Dr. Patel has presented her neurology findings, co-authored a chapter of a book on Autoimmune Diseases based on four observed cases of autoimmune encephalitis and has been involved in three separate research projects on multiple sclerosis, lymphoma cancer cells and conversion disorder. She has been practicing medicine since 2008.

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briefs Experienced Neuropsychology expert in memory loss, brain injuries joins Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) is pleased to announce Nicholas DePrima, Psy.D., a neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist, has opened his office at the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute (PBNI) and is the newest member of the Advanced Neuroscience Network (ANN). Dr. DePrima’s clinical practice focuses on evaluations of dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. He is on staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Dr. DePrima is a member of the Florida Psychological Association, American Psychological Association and National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Prior to joining PBNI, Dr. DePrima worked as a neuropsychologist in private practice in South Florida c o n d u c t i n g comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of patients with possible central nervous system d y s f u n c t i o n Nicholas DePrima, Psy.D. including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, cerebrovascular accident, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury.

Dr. DePrima completed his post-doctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville and his pre-doctoral internship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern

University in Fort Lauderdale.

Dr. DePrima has presented neuropsychology and psychology findings at conventions, hospitals and retreats. He is an experienced neuropsychologist and has been a licensed psychologist in the State of Florida since 2011.

The Foot Ankle and Leg Vein Center of Boca Raton expands offerings with addition of Dr. Jason Gold

BOCA RATON, FL – The Foot Ankle and Leg Vein Center of Boca Raton (www. bocafootcare.com) announced today that Dr. Jason Gold has joined the practice to further develop and strengthen the services and patient resources available through the Center. Dr. Jason Gold is Board Certified in both Foot Surgery as well as Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. Gold comes with a wealth of experience in the latest advances in both adult and pediatric surgical and nonsurgical care. Gold has spent the last 10 plus years practicing in South Florida and now joins Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus at the Foot Ankle and Leg Vein Center of Boca Raton. Dr. Jason Gold will continue to accept new patients at the Center’s two locations in Boca (670 Glades Road, Ste. 230) and Boynton Beach (Bethesda Health City at 10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Ste. A-750).

Gold joins the Foot Ankle and Leg Vein Center to continue his success in providing patient care for many conditions of the foot and ankle including: arthritis / tendonitis, pediatric conditions, heel pain, bunions, toe problems and skin conditions. The Boca Raton Foot Ankle and Leg Vein Center has been providing leading treatment options from the most common to the most complex foot and ankle conditions, since opening its doors in 2004.

“We view the addition of Dr. Gold’s expertise and experience as a sign of furthering our patient care and resources as well as our commitment to being the leading provider of foot and ankle

care.

Our latest advances in surgical and non surgical care along with the increasing demand from our patients led us to make this move and we are very fortunate to Dr. Jason Gold, DPM find someone of Dr. Gold’s caliber to join the practice,” said Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus.

Dr. Jason Gold received his B.S. degree from University of Maryland in College Park, Md., and his D.P.M. degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a Residency and Chief Surgical Residency at West Jersey Health System in Voorhees, N.J. Dr. Gold is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Jodi Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM Schoenhaus is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Temple University.

She is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and is on the staff of both Boca Raton Community Hospital and Bethesda Memorial Hospital.

Schoenhaus is also the Educational Director for The Residency Program at Bethesda Memorial Hospital.

The Foot, Ankle and Leg Vein Center has two office locations to serve patients, located at: 670 Glades Road, #320, Boca Raton, FL and 10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Ste A-750 in Boynton Beach. For more information, click or call: www.bocaratonfootcare.com / 561. 7503033.

American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Americans are urged to take the Diabetes Risk Test on American Diabetes Association Alert Day and to share it with everyone they care about to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

American Diabetes Association Alert Day is a “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

This year, during the Association’s 75th anniversary, Alert Day kicked off on March 24 and continues through April 21. The 2015 theme is: Take it. Share it. Step Out. The Diabetes Risk Test asks people to answer simple questions about their weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Preventive tips are provided for everyone who takes the test, including encouraging those at high risk to talk with their health care provider, eating more healthfully and getting active.

You can be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes! To get information about diabetes, take the free Diabetes Risk Test and join or start a Step Out team, visit us at diabetes.org/alert or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Walgreens is supporting the American Diabetes Association Alert Day efforts so you can also ask your local Walgreens pharmacist for a copy of the Diabetes Risk Test. So take the Diabetes Risk Test. Share it with everyone you know.

And when you’re ready to get more active, join the Association and Step Out!

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Plasticity: Redefining Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple

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The Genuine Article - Authenticity

“My man Sammy Davis Jr. summed it up in 4 words, “I gotta be me”.

Go with your gut!

We are all born as individuals, so why is it If it doesn’t feel right, then how genuine possible we end up not being true to ourselves? are you really being? Your intuition will let you Take me for instance, one minute I’m in 6th know when something does not align with your grade, living in New York City, playing on my values and morals. I can almost guarantee that little league team, with dreams to travel the when you go against your gut, even if it pays world and play for the Yankees. off in the short term, in the long Fast forward thirty years and I’m run it will come back to haunt you. living in Florida and walking my You do not need to be psychic to dog with a 9-5 office job. I went know when you are not speaking from holding an Eastern brand your truth or going against your baseball bat to holding a leash and better judgment, and the feelings a poop bag. associated with it are from knowing Let the record show, I’ve only who you are and what rules apply to been to Mexico and the closest I your values. got to the Yankees was box seats.

Free your mind Now I’m not saying I don’t love You can’t have a closed mind my life, I know I’m blessed, but and be authentic, and keeping I find myself wondering what led an open mind to all perspectives me to this point. Did I base all my makes you a well-rounded person decisions on what I truly wanted? when making a decision.

Was I living authentically?

With that I leave you with a by David Ramoy At some point we may end quote from the late Jim Morrison up an employee, a home owner, that seems to nail authenticity at is spouse, teammate, and the list core. goes on; but along the path of life “The most important kind of we forget how to live authentically. freedom is to be what you really are.

We forget how to be ourselves. So You trade in your reality for a role. how do we dedicate our lives to You trade in your sense for an act. being completely attuned to what You give up your ability to feel, and our soul truly needs; how do we in exchange, put on a mask. There make the second act of life more can’t be any large-scale revolution authentic? until there’s a personal revolution, Authentic people accept who they are. on an individual level. It’s got to happen inside This seems easier said than done, but first.” - Jim Morrison accepting who you are and being genuine Check out David Ramoy’s website for class times and more. should be a way of life. Figure out what your www.davidramoy.com Davidramoy@gmail.com values are and if they are in harmony with you.

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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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Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease.

The exact cause is unknown however many neuroscientists believe the disease is triggered by as-yet-unidentified factors in a person whom may be genetically predisposed. It affects women more often than men. A basic explanation is that the immune system malfunctions, and creates an abnormal response that is directed at the Central Nervous System (CNS). Fibers and cells are damaged, and scar tissue forms (this is where the term ‘sclerosis’ comes from - scarring.)

Because nerve fibers are damaged or destroyed, messages (nerve impulses) traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord can’t flow properly. They are distorted or interrupted. These interruptions lead to the wide range of symptoms that the individual experiences, such as Numbness, Tingling, Lack of Balance, Fatigue, Pain, Bladder problems, Vision problems, Spastic muscles and others.

There are four major types of multiple sclerosis which are relapsing-remitting, secondary-progressive, primary-progressive, and progressive-relapsing and are listed in a hierarchy of worsening prognosis. In regards to relapsing-remitting, this type is the most common and is characterized by episodes of significant flare-ups or exacerbation follow by periods of partial or complete remission of symptoms. This form carries the most favorable prognosis and encompasses roughly 85% of the multiple sclerosis population.

Many individuals with the relapsingremitting form progress to secondaryprogressive which is characterized by a more steady progression of the disease with typically less episodes of remission. The primaryprogressive form encompasses around 10% of individuals with multiple sclerosis and carries a more ominous prognosis. Steadily worsening neurological function is noted from the beginning with very little if any episodes of remission. Lastly, individuals with the progressive-relapsing form seem to deteriorate very rapidly however the rapid decline may be followed by a relatively mild period of remission.

In the 21st century, there has been an explosion in brain research centered on the phenomenon of plasticity. Simply put,

plasticity describes the adaptability of the brain to changes in its environment, the quality of being easily shaped or molded.

Why this is such a breakthrough is due to the understanding that the nervous system can change according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to.

This change, according to this revolutionary research, is in the number of dendrites or potential synaptic sites between neurons and in the number or quanta of neurotransmitter substance. Hence, this allows us to do more with less.

Once a comprehensive neurological examination is completed and an accurate identification of the under functioning regions of the nervous system are localized, the neurological rehabilitative process begins.

The goals are to increase processing speeds in the brain and nervous system, something that multiple sclerosis compromises through the formation of the scars but can be somewhat overcome through the applications of plasticity.

Two cutting-edge, highly researched tools that are being utilized in the field of neurology are the Interactive Metronome and the Dynavision D2. These modalities work specifically on processing speeds, brain synchronization, and visuo-motor-spatial awareness so that the brain can communicate with the limbs faster and more efficiently allowing for less fatigue, less stiffness, improved balance, improved coordination, and less pain.

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What a Difference a Year Makes

By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer

It’s important to look back at year-end benchmarks to see how far one has grown and how much has been accomplished.

April 2015 marks one year since my arrival to Delray Beach from Atlantic City, NJ. My move was traumatic, as my home and Therapy office goods were hijacked by a moving company from Boca, who tried to extort me for $15,000 before getting my belongings. I tried to file a police, Sheriff and Attorney General’s report, no one wanted to hear about it. I didn’t know a soul in town who could help me, but a lady at a local store who heard my story insisted on coming with me to deal with the truckers. She was an angel, the first of many I met in this area! I moved from a 14-year, booming Marriage & Family Counseling center; and Life, Relationship & Love Coaching Practice to opening up my doors to zero clients, and no furniture. My first client was gracious enough to give me a chance – who has happily given me many referrals. I used all my Life Coaching skills to successfully navigate through that difficult transition and happily made Delray my home. I have never regretted it or looked back!

Once settled in my home and building my Delray practice, Therapy by the Sea, by June it was time for me to start dating and really getting “out there” to enjoy myself. I came to town as a Single, and quickly met many friendly men to date in town and online. Using my Love Coaching skills to find the perfect partner, and opening myself to all the abundance of the world and many wonderful people to date, I happened to meet a fabulous man in late July right on Delray Beach; and yes, in my bikini. We chatted for hours, and before Jimmy had to leave, he asked me for my phone number so he could invite me to dinner. He faithfully texted or called daily, and our incredible dates lasted 6 – 12 hours and were amazing! Soon after meeting, Jim asked me to date him exclusively. I was dating with intention; a skill I teach for those seriously looking for love leading to a committed relationship. Although I was meeting some wonderful people while dating, I truly desired a life-long partner. Jimmy was it – he is intelligent, handsome, faith-based, fun, my age, successful in business, hard-working, a great father, has an incredible family and friends who adore him, and he wanted a committed relationship also. We were both from Jersey and the same generation, so we “got” each other’s sense of humor.

Jimmy was everything on my Perfect Partner check list that I had wanted, and he was “called in” by the law of attraction and my ability to recognize an amazing person who was ideal for me. We were both successful singles ready for love.

Being a member of both the Delray Beach and Boca Chambers of Commerce and Toastmasters, I have met some fantastic new friends of all ages who have interesting businesses. Many I refer customers to and several are now

a part of my Coaching VIP Packages. I love seeing my Marriage Counseling clients fall in love again, my singles overcoming anxiety, addiction, depression and loneliness to emerge emotionally happy, energized and empowered. High school and college students who felt lost after graduation are now living life with purpose and a solid plan. Many singles with toxic partners have learned why they were attracting companions who broke their hearts – moving on confidently to find the loving partners they deserve. Both my books, LIVE and LOVE Beyond Your Dreams were picked up nationally by Barnes & Noble stores, and I am thrilled my readers have rated them 5 Stars on amazon and other sites. I proudly call Delray and Boca my home towns, and have many northern friends now looking to buy in this area. The residents have welcomed me warmly and been so helpful; I feel truly blessed and appreciative of all their kindness.

We all go through difficult transitions, losses, feelings of anxiety and fear – but staying stuck in your problems, depression or hopelessness is a choice. Teaching the skills needed to confidently get you out there to date after a bad breakup or divorce, to start your innovative dream business, to find the new job after graduation, to learn the communication skills to make a toxic marriage better than ever; to overcome an addiction to feel holistically healthy (mind, body and spirit) and knowing exactly what to do to find your perfect, life-long loving partner – these are the gifts of inspiration for change that I bring to you, my Palm Beach neighbors. I sincerely thank all who have been a part of my journey and transition to Florida.

You too, should look back with gratitude and feel proud of your growth in the past year. Spring is a time for rebirth, change, and setting those new goals for a more successful, purpose filled life full of love and happiness. If you need help – or know someone who does – reach out and be determined to Live Beyond Your Dreams and Have the Love you Deserve!

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“DEAR SUSAN” Dear Susan, My boyfriend of one year has been drinking every night, excessively. It has been going on for quite a few months and it is starting to effect his personality. He becomes moody and argumentative. Some of our friends have noticed and are avoiding socializing with us. I really care for him, but I don’t know what I should do, try to help him or end the relationship before things get worse.

Sincerely, Torn Co-Ed

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.

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Dear Not-Happy Hour, I am sorry you are in such a difficult situation in your relationship. You need to take a hard look at his drinking. It’s obvious, its effecting his social life, but how about work? Is he missing days or falling behind? How is he when he is not drinking? If you really care for him and want to make it work, communicate your concerns with him. Maybe he doesn’t even realize that his drinking is an issue.

Luckily, South Florida has many programs and facilities that help with dependency. You may want to investigate options.

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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I’m Dating P. Diddy Question I’m a big fan of your column and I think you’re got a tough love approach when it comes to giving advice from a guy’s perspective. So here’s the dl...

I’ve been exclusively dating a guy for about 3 months; we’ve made it official and introduce ourselves as bf and gf. He is a great guy, and I know he cares about me. Just last week I was in the hospital for a minor injury, and he never left my side. He recently revealed that he is attending a music festival with 5 female acquaintances.

This music festival is a weekend long event that takes place out of town where concert goers camp out in tents or vans; they dance and party.

The festival goes for two weekends, and I’m going to the second one with him.

I immediately threw a fit and expressed to him that I wasn’t happy with the arrangement.

I trust him; I just don’t trust the girls. If I were in his shoes I wouldn’t put my partner through the experience I’m going through. But he just doesn’t see it that way.

To his defense, he purchased the tickets before we started dating and made plans with these girls. I really like this guy and would be very disappointed if he decides to go as they planned. Is there anything I can do to make him change his mind or help myself cope with the situation?

Answer I’m going to preface my answer by saying that I empathize that this is a difficult situation.

A new relationship can get awkward. “Does he like me? I don’t know if I like him. He kissed his cousin, what does that mean?” It sounds like you really like him, you want to be in a relationship with him (and you might already be), but because the newness, uncertainty creeps. You’re vulnerable, excited, and getting to know someone.

That being said, you have to get over it or you will crush your little flower. I disagree that you trust him and not the women. If he is faithful to you, then it doesn’t matter what succubus powers some trash throws his way, he’ll refuse.

If he isn’t faithful to you, then he will hook up with other people. I understand it’s not that black and white, human beings have breaking points, but it’s up to him to avoid situations that he might be extremely tempted to pursue someone else. This could be one of those situations, but it might not be. Your own perspective is skewed because you like him.

It is not necessarily true that these five females think your boyfriend is P. Diddy. To cope, you have to put on a strong face.

Don’t harangue him into changing his mind because his mind is already made up. He made these plans pre-you and if you try and make him break them you put him in a really tough spot of choosing you or his chums. No one wins that. He doesn’t break them, you are mad. He breaks them, he is mad at you and his friends are too. You are in a no win situation if you want to change him.

You have already made your feelings clear and now you see what happens, more talk is simply stressful. The roller coaster is going over the top, and either he is a good egg or a bad egg and you will be better off knowing either way. And if you don’t know, and you wonder, “Did he do it? Did he sleep with five women at once, is my boyfriend P. Diddy?” Maybe you are pursing the wrong guy or you aren’t ready for a relationship. If you love something, let it go...

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Are You Living Your Dreams?

By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple

To thine own self be true.

– William Shakespeare In ancient Egypt, when someone died the priests saved only those organs they believed to be sacred. They discarded the brain but kept the heart, which they believed to be the seat of true wisdom.

What do you do because you honestly choose it, and what do you do because it is expected of you? If you were living to fulfill your heart’s desires rather than the wishes of others, what would you be doing differently?

My biggest fear - that I would come to the end of my life and discover that I lived someone else’s dream.

– from the movie Out of Africa Many people live, grow old, and die without harnessing the power to manifest their personal destiny. Others seize every opportunity to celebrate their gifts and potential.

What is your dream? If you had unlimited time, money, and support, what would you love to be doing? Take a moment to explore your soul and discover your passion.

When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live.

– Greg Anderson Would you write a book? Travel to exotic places? Have a family? Paint watercolors?

Create a healing center? Sing? Dance? Start a business? We can transform our lives by changing the way we think about possibilities.

Every choice you make reflects what you believe about yourself. Recognize your worth and you will act in ways that reflect your gifts.

Your dream may be more available

than you realize. Take a step now in the direction of your vision. Send away for a brochure, talk to an expert, take a class, and make a “vision board”—a collage of images and words that help you visualize, feel and embody your goal.

When you can taste, smell, and touch your dreams, you can enroll the world.

– Jonathan Lockwood Huie There is a part of us that already knows all we are capable of being. Each of us has the power within us to manifest the world we choose, regardless of the worlds that others may choose. Challenge and opportunity, two sides of the same coin, are the Universe’s way to help us remember how powerful we are.

What we put our attention on grows stronger. Take time to appreciate what you already have and the magnificence that you are, and focus on what you love and choose to have in your life. Follow your heart, manifest your dreams and enjoy the benefits of living in a larger universe.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

– Eleanor Roosevelt 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, Florida. Visit www.lauranorman.com • Call 561-272-1220

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LoveRich Boutique

By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer Local Mom Scoop (LMS) had the pleasure of meeting and being dressed for Delray Fashion Week in January by Jelena Loveric, owner of LoveRich Boutique in Downtown Delray Beach.

If you have not shopped there yet, then your wardrobe will be screaming for fashions from this boutique. LoveRich is tucked away on Federal Highway (going southbound) between Sequin Boutique and the Popcorn Factory. I know I love shopping there, but the owner Jelena is so fun to be with I wanted to know more about her fashion journey.

Here is the Local Mom Scoop!

LMS: Why did you decide to open LoveRich Boutique?

Jelena: I had the opportunity to open up a boutique after I had ample experience working in the fashion industry as an assistant manager of a clothing store. I was able to learn the daily operations of how to properly run a store. During my work experience there, I also started my own clothing line.

After my collection was completed, I realized that in order for the line to be noticed I should create a space for the clothing to be seen by everyone so they can touch and feel

LMS: What’s your inspiration for designing your own clothing line?

Jelena: My inspiration comes from all the traveling I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced all over the world. I find a little something that gets my creative mind flowing.

It can be anything from eating in a restaurant, people watching or walking through open air markets in the south of France.

LMS: How did you come up with the name LoveRich for your boutique?

Jelena: The name LoveRich Boutique is actually my last name. It’s Lovric pronounced like LoveRich. I just added a few letters.

LMS: How do you stay organized?

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Jelena: I think my style really is based on my current mood or maybe a recent trip I took. I easily fall in love with a new trend I might have seen on a recent buying trip of upcoming trends to a simple stroll in Europe where everyone has a layer of scarves or pretty blazer incorporated with their outfit.

LMS: Must have fashion item now?

Jelena: I would have to say a crop top you can pair it back to a great a-line skirt or anything high-waisted.

LMS: What is your favorite app right now?

Jelena: I’m crazy about houzz. I know it’s not new but I love constantly redecorating or getting more ideas on how I could change up the interior of my boutique.

LMS: What’s the one product you can’t live without?

Jelena: I can’t leave the house with a little bit of mascara on my eyes.

LMS: What’s your favorite local date night?

Jelena: I would have to say my favorite local date night would be dinner at Tramonti and a stroll down Atlantic Ave. ending at Kilwin’s for ice cream.

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Jelena: Organization is crucial, especially when managing a clothing store and keeping your personal life in order. I have to admit an old school daily notebook, paper calendars and color coordination keeps everything in order.

LMS: What’s your style?

If you are traveling this Spring Break, then here is some Scoop. Local Mom Scoop will be hosting lite bites and a fashion presentation to help you get Spring Break Ready.

Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton will show fashions that will help you look great at Disney, on the Slopes, in the City and on the Islands. You can RSVP at heather@localmomscoop.

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ave the best Wednesday ever by taking $20 off of your treatment for each guest you bring with you that day. Eight guests equal a free Self-Centered Massage, but they all must purchase a regular priced 60 minute massage, facial or body treatment. Get a return on your return! To book an appointment at Eau Spa, call 561-540-4960.

Eau Spa is a revolutionary new concept: a 42,000 square foot spa wonderland that serves as the social hub of Palm Beach, the legendary playground of the rich and famous. This is a space where style and beauty know no bounds and high touch meets high tech. Every square inch offers a delicious delight and a unique surprise: hand-strung, crystal, cordial glass chandeliers emit prisms onto Eau Zone lounges, secret massage pools glisten in the Self Centered Garden and an awe inspiring wishing well reflects candle light onto a gorgeous, copper, baroque dome that glows above. It is luxury reinvented.

Guests are invited to Pause, Play and Perfect, the principals that the spa’s vision is based upon. All who visit are greeted with a glass of champagne, a couture cupcake and chill Ibiza beats.

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nurturing environment for their children.

“This has been an absolutely incredible partnership with Boston Proper! We are very grateful for their support over the last seven years.” says Stephanie Seibel, CEO of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.

With media coverage and glamorous photo ops, this year promises to be another unforgettable evening that will surprise and delight everyone!

The Proper Affair will be held Thursday, April 16th from 6:30pm-9:00pm at The Addison in Boca Raton.

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.properaffair.com or call the Achievement Centers Foundation at (561) 266-0003.

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families is a non-profit community-based, social services agency that provides a safe, nurturing environment for children living in poverty while meeting their academic, social, emotional and physical needs. Their award winning services and nationally accredited programs serve 850 children aged 1-18 years and 500 adults. The Centers’ campus is located at 555 NW 4th Street in Delray Beach, the Village Academy campus is located at 400 SW 12th Avenue, and the newest location at Pine Grove Elementary School located at 400 SE 10th Street. For more information, call (561) 266-0003 or visit www.AchievementCentersFL.org.

Boston Proper is an omni-channel retailer offering chic and sophisticated women’s apparel and accessories. For over 25 years, Boston Proper has remained inspired by the women they dress and committed to providing exceptional personal service.

Boston Proper is located in Boca Raton, FL. For information and boutique locations visit www.bostonproper.com or call (561) 9901700. Discover even more at: https://www. facebook.com/bostonproper, https://twitter. com/boston_proper and http://www.youtube. com/TheProperStyle

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Quick Tips for a Successful Prom Look

By Drew Tucker Special to The Pineapple

I always say that the best accessory for a woman is a well-dressed man. But around this time of year in Florida, when the wedding season winds down and all of the galas come to an end, we turn our attention to what, for many, is the final dance of an era, Prom. To which I adjust my quote to say, the best accessory for a girl, is a well dressed boy! But for the young men getting ready for prom, and the parents taking them shopping, I’ve assembled this handy guide to help you on your way. (Note: The following advice also works for weddings)

Buy, don’t rent

Before you call me crazy, sighting the fact that your young boy has never worn a tux and will probably not wear one again any time soon.

Or the fact that YOU (or your husband if mom is reading this) never wear a tuxedo, please remember that I did not say buy a tuxedo. What I’m referring to is buying a suit. Because, yes, every young man entering the world of college, and fraternities, and fancy dinners needs to have a suit. Consider that a typical tux rental

will run you a little over $100 when it’s all said and done, for only two times that price you can get a fairly decent suit that can accentuate your son’s wardrobe for years to come. Of course, when thinking about prom, you need more then just your normal business wear. So here are some ways to make that suit “prom ready.”

The Suit • Black can work, but if possible save it for a funeral or your Johnny Cash tribute band. Instead go with a dark grey or navy blue.

• For a more formal look go with peak lapels as opposed to the more typical notch lapels.

• Get a good tailor (usually this is not the one at the place you buy the suit) this is the key to looking good. If the suit doesn’t fit, it doesn’t matter how much you spend on it or what color it is.

• Two button single breasted is the way to go.

• NEVER button the bottom button Shirts • The collar matters. If you have a more full figured face, go for a spread collar, it will make your face appear narrower. For a skinny long oval face, go with a narrow collar.

• Make sure you have collar stays.

• Button collars are too casual.

• If it doesn’t have a space for collar stays its not a formal shirt, skip it.

• Skip the shirt tie combos at the department store.

• The shirt should not match your tie exactly.

• When in doubt, go white.

Shoes • Don’t get patent leather – patent leather is one of those materials that serves a special purpose. If you do go with a tuxedo, patent leather is okay because it matches the shiny satin stripe on the pants and the gloss of the satin lapels.

• Unless your last record went platinum, stay away from leather converse.

• Get a good pair of simple leather sole shoes or cap toe lace ups or Monk Straps.

• Black or grey suit - black or light brown shoes (belt to match).

• Navy blue suit - light brown shoes (belt to match).

Socks Nowadays, socks are used for more then just covering your feet. They can be used as a way to have some fun with an otherwise simple wardrobe. So have fun with this part of your wardrobe, but make sure you’re shoes are on point and your suit has a great fit for your socks to have the most impact.

• Black is boring • White is unacceptable • Express yourself, find a color or pattern that shows off your personality. For the uninitiated, a simple stripe or polka dot pattern will do. It can coordinate with your tie or your dates dress. Go for patterns over solids.

Vests A good way to formalize a suit and add a great layer to your outfit and it will keep you looking put together when the party gets going and its time to lose the jacket. But if you wear one there are a few things to remember : • If you choose to wear one, you should not button your jacket. If you really like the look of your suit with your jacket buttoned, it might be best to forego the vest.

• Don’t button the bottom button.

• It should match your suit, not your dates dress.

Ties Bowties are another great way to turn that suit formal. But if you aren’t feeling that, most ties will do fine, but take note of the following: • Stay away from solid silk ties. (Unless it’s black).

• It can COORDINATE with your dates dress (if she insists) but it should NOT match. (i.e. a grey tie with a green pattern plaid works well of your date is wearing a green dress).

• Learn to tie it yourself.

• That includes bowties. Nothing cooler then untying it Sinatra style at the end of the night.

• Did I mention to stay away from solid silk ties? Well I’m mentioning it again.

Accessories This is the part that makes the outfit. Here is another opportunity to match your date, or just have fun.

• With pocket squares, white is always best.

• It should coordinate with your tie but should not match exactly.

• It should be the same material as your tie.

• For the boutonniere you can go to www. thegentlemanbentley.com and get a custom silk pin. It’s more durable, less messy and longer lasting then a real flower and can be worn on multiple occasions. This is the best opportunity to match with your date.

• Keep the watch simple, leather strap if you have it, metal if not. Avoid rubber sports watches.

Drew Tucker is a touring musician, educator and speaker. He moonlights as a style consultant for grooms and groomsmen with ‘Bless The Dress’ wedding planners.

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Surf’s Up for Barefoot on the Beach Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

From left, attendees at grand opening of enlarged office space for the Oxford Group in Boca Raton include, from left, City Councilman Robert Weinroth, Deputy Mayor Constance Scott, General Consul of Brazil in Miami Ambassador Helio Ramos, Mayor Susan Haynie, Carlo Barbieri and his wife, Luciana Barbieri. - Photo by Felipe Braun

Major Brazilian consulting firm expands office space at Boca Raton Headquarters BOCA RATON, FL – The largest Brazilian consulting firm located in the United States has just gotten larger.

Oxford Group, which for 25 years has provided an array of services to foreign companies interested in moving to or establishing new businesses in the United States, held a grand opening Feb. 4, 2015, for its enlarged office location at the Sanctuary Centre, 4800 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

“Oxford has grown a lot,” said President and CEO Carlo Barbieri, speaking to a large crowd at the launching ceremony.

Since he created the company a quarter-century ago, it has helped more than 80 firms establish a presence in the U.S. On hand for the celebration were Ambassador Helio Ramos, general consul of Brazil in Miami, along with Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, Deputy Mayor Constance Scott and City Council member Robert Weinroth. Several members of Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton also attended. Barbieri is president of the West Boca Raton Rotary. Dignitaries and guests filled the corridors and offices at the Oxford location to celebrate the expansion.

Ambassador Ramos said Oxford’s growth “is another example of doing the right thing” in the community. He noted that “Brazil can do good things in Florida.”

“It’s a pleasure to be here,” said the ambassador, who quipped that if Oxford continues to grow, “it will have to rent another part of the building.”

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Florida Tourism Day shines light on tourism growth

THE PALM BEACHES, FL – Tourism in both The Palm Beaches and Florida is at an all-time high, and the celebration of Florida Tourism Day on March 11, 2015 highlights this record growth. Florida Tourism Day is held in Tallahassee and is designed to educate the legislature, media and Floridians on the significant role tourism plays in the success of our state’s economy.

The event is expected to draw more than 400 industry attendees from over 40 Florida counties, who will meet with legislators and government leaders. Ten statewide organizations are scheduled to participate in the event and will host a downtown nighttime celebration that is open to the public. The street party will be held on Adams Street between College and Jefferson Streets where musical group The Free Wheelin’ Band will perform live beginning at 5:00 p.m Discover The Palm Beaches recently released the January 2015 tourism results, revealing a historic record of 5 years of uninterrupted tourism growth. This makes The Palm Beaches the only destination in South Florida with the longest consecutive period of positive tourism performance as determined by the key measure of Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). January’s RevPAR was $165, up 10.1% over January 2014.

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PALM BEACH, FL – Surf’s up for the biggest party of the year, the 14th Annual Barefoot on the Beach. Over 400 partygoers will hit the Breaker’s Beach Club on Friday, April 17th for an evening of dinner and dancing to the hottest band on the scene “The Clique,” all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Event Chairmen Brooks Bishop, Lauren Borman, Taylor Collins and Keith Williams are joined by Honorary Chairmen Reid Boren and Tom Quick and Junior Chairman Craig Gibson Jr. “This year marks the 14th Barefoot on the Beach and with Brooks, Keith, Lauren, Taylor and Craig at the helm; we can expect some exciting new elements that will mark this Barefoot as one of the best dinner dances to date,” said Reid Boren, Honorary Chairman. “Barefoot continues to sell out, continues to evolve, and now has a new generation of chairmen with a fresh perspective on how this fun night should look in the years to come.”

Guests will sip on specially made signature cocktails by BACARDI©, the Exclusive Cocktail Sponsor all while checking out a small, exclusive silent auction as DJ Adam Lipson gets the party started. Once “The Clique” takes the stage, the party will go well into the night as guests enjoy a strolling dinner, dancing, and a live auction.

There will be a few surprises throughout the evening as well. “This has never been your average party and this year the event will further show off the great efforts of these terrific chairs.

I am looking forward to April 17th,”said Boren.

Proceeds from Barefoot on the Beach will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, which offers 13 sites located in the County. The Clubs provide services during non-school hours, as well as summer camp

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opportunities, to more than 6,000 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18.

Space is limited and the event is guaranteed to sell out again this year! To purchase your tickets or for more information about Barefoot on the Beach and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, please contact Melissa Mulvihill, Special Events Manager at 561-683-3287 or mmulvihill@bgcpbc.org or visit www.bgcpbc.org.

FAU’s inaugural class of medical students match 100% for residencies at first ‘Match Day’ BOCA RATON, Fla. (March 26, 2015) — The soon-to-be graduates of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University recently participated in a “rite of passage” at the institution’s first “Match Day” to learn where they will be spending the next several years of medical training as residents.

Results from Match Day revealed a 100 percent match for the study body, including numerous placements in top institutions such as Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Washington University), Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University), New Haven Hospital (Yale University), Rhode Island Hospital (Brown University), Tufts Medical Center, University of Utah Hospitals, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Case Western/University Hospitals, Ohio State University Medical Center, Miami Children’s Hospital, University of Florida’s Shands Hospital, Orlando Health, and FAU College of Medicine (internal medicine) to name a few.

FAU’s inaugural class vied for extremely competitive positions that include neurosurgery, radiation oncology, radiology, emergency medicine, otolaryngology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, psychiatry, pathology, pediatrics, family medicine and anesthesiology.

Match Day occurs on the third Friday of March each year at allopathic (M.D.) medical schools in the United States where the results of the National Resident Matching Program are announced. The 2015 National Match Day was the largest ever, with 41,334 applicants vying for just 30,212 spots. Promptly at noon ET on March 20 during a ceremony at FAU’s College

of Medicine, 52 students opened their sealed envelopes containing their residency match results at the same time as all graduating medical students across the country.

Leading up to the big day, each student lists in order of preference the residency program that he or she seeks to work with and each residency program then ranks its applicants in order of its own preferences. The National Resident Matching Program then uses a computer algorithm, developed in 1952 by Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth, to place students in the program that they prefer. Each residency program at a hospital has a fixed number of first-year positions that they can fill each year based on their accreditation.

FAU welcomed its inaugural class in August 2011, and now has a full enrollment of approximately 256 students (64 students per class).

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Delray Motors named title sponsor of Delray Beach National Little League 2015 Season

DPR Construction grants $40,000 to Milagro Center West Palm Beach office commits funds to advance the center’s mission

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – DPR Construction, a technical builder focused on highly complex and sustainable projects, announced the West Palm Beach office donated a $40,000 grant through the DPR Foundation to Milagro Center, bringing DPR’s total donated grants since 2011 to more than $140,000.

Milagro Center, located in Delray Beach, is dedicated to enriching the lives of underserved and academically at-risk children through cultural arts, living values and academic support. As an unrestricted grant, the funds are distributed as needed amongst Milagro’s four programs: STARS (K – 5th grade), Teens, Outreach, and Mentors.

This support provides Milagro Center the ability to remain flexible as it moves forward in advancing its mission.

“Currently, DPR is Milagro’s only unrestricted funding source,” said Barbara Stark, President/CEO & Executive Director at the Milagro Center. “As such, DPR’s grant is critical to our ability to adopt to change and meet any needs that arise. Just as important as the monetary support is the additional support DPR provides by helping with carpentry projects, providing volunteers, and its additional support in the way of event sponsorships. Without DPR, we can honestly say that Milagro Center would not be able to do what it does best and provide the excellent programming to its students.”

DPR’s ties with Milagro Center go beyond grants; Deborah Beetson, who leads the West Palm Beach office, has been an active board member of the Milagro Center for four years and Luke Stocking, project engineer, has been an active Milagro Ambassador for the last three years.

Whitney Chaffin, event coordinator for Delray Motors and also Miss Art Deco 2015 represented the dealership during Delray National Little League’s recent opening ceremonies.

Support from hometown auto dealers helps league field 20 teams this season For the second year in a row, Delray Motors is the title sponsor of the Delray Beach National Little League and was recently recognized during the league’s 2015 spring season opening ceremonies.

A strong supporter of the Delray Beach community for 56 years, Delray Motors sponsors more than 50 events and organizations annually.

“We’re pleased to once again support the Delray Beach National Little League and make it possible for the league to offer youth baseball to more than 250 boys and girls in our community,” said R. Tim Young, president of Delray Motors and winner of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Business Person of the Year award.

Through its financial support, Delray Motors makes it possible for the Little League to keep the price of registration fees more affordable, according to league president Charlie Cobb.

“Delray Motors fits perfectly with our league, both in proximity to our fields at Miller Park and in community commitment,” Cobb said. “The dealership’s financial support is

tremendously important for us to be able to offer the baseball services we provide at a reasonable price.”

As part of its 2015 sponsorship agreement, Delray Motors will also be the title sponsor during the league’s 2015 fall season. In recognition of the support it receives, the league ensures that Delray Motors has its name on all team jerseys and is also recognized with a banner on the field and on the league’s website. In addition, Delray Motors is the sponsor of five teams, one in each of the league’s divisions.

“Delray Motors has been extremely supportive of our league and we’re all very grateful,” Cobb said.

In addition to supporting the league financially, Delray Motors also invites league members to Saturday barbecues held during the month of March and April at the dealership. The barbecues, every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., are free and open to the public during the month of April.

To find out more about Delray Motors and its community support, visit www. delraymotors.com or visit the dealership at 2102 S. Federal Highway, just south of Linton Boulevard, in Delray Beach.

Mizner Country Club receives the CMAA International Wine Society “Award of Merit” DELRAY BEACH, Florida—For the second consecutive year, Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach has received the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) International Wine Society “Award of Merit” for the 2014 Wine Program Awards.

The award is given to clubs on an annual basis and to applaud CMAA member-managed clubs that establish and maintain fine wine programs for their membership. The award is meant to be a hallmark of quality and assurance of an eminent wine program.

Additionally, Mizner’s Sommelier, Sylvie Gervais, received the title of the “Simply the Best Women Sommelier” at the Simply Italian Great Wines Americas 2015 Tour in Miami. The award was given to the most notable women in the wine industry who support Italian wines.

According to Larry Savvides, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Mizner Country Club, “We are very proud of Sylvie’s accomplishments and her contribution to Mizner. Our wine program is stellar because of her expertise.”

For more information visit www.miznercc.org.

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Bringing greetings from the city, Mayor Haynie said, “We are so blessed to have Carlo and his family growing their business here. We have a wonderful Brazilian community here.

We can grow good things for Boca and Brazil.

Our hearts are open to you.”

In his brief address, Barbieri cited the support and encouragement he has received from city and county officials as well as Gov. Rick Scott, who have all helped to create an atmosphere conducive to business growth.

Oxford has been located in Boca Raton for 18 years.

When he thanked his family for their support, Barbieri choked up with tears. “My family is very special to me,” he said, looking toward his wife, Luciana, standing nearby.

Oxford is actually a group of 10 companies with more than 40 business leaders who assist foreign companies, executives and investors who want to move or establish firms in the United States, in particular, Florida. Seventy percent of clients set up shop in the Sunshine State.

It traces its beginnings to 1980 when a law office, an import and an export corporation and a consultant firm all merged into one,

maintaining their original structure. Out of that grew a company that provides clients with consultation services and advanced technology.

“We pride ourselves on our integrity, highest ethical standards and an efficient comfortable setting,” Barbieri said.

Perhaps the most visible indication of Oxford’s influence is the Shrimp House restaurant chain, a half-dozen Florida dining spots located in Simon Properties-owned malls in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Doral, Sunrise and Melbourne and at the Dadeland Mall in Miami. The arrival of Shrimp House has added about 500 jobs to local economies.

Shrimp House transitioned to the United States through a partnership between Oxford and Vivenda do Camarão, a string of South American seafood and pasta restaurants that opened in 1984 and has grown to more than 150 sites.

Oxford offers what Barbieri calls “360 degrees” of assistance, in areas such as legal support, real estate, franchising, marketing development and tools, capital and finance consulting, sales and logistics, travel and consulting for the food service and retail industry. It deals with companies of all sizes.

DPR’s Luke Stocking presents Barbara Stark of Milagro Center with the 2015 grant.

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recovery,” said Jorge Pesquera, President and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches.

“It’s certainly appropriate that we join in the celebration of Florida Tourism Day. We are confident that our ‘good news’ industry will continue to see increases across the board in the coming years.”

The ongoing rise in Palm Beach County tourism is also exemplified by the growth in bed tax collections for January - December 2014 over the same time span in 2013. Bed tax collections in 2014 saw a 12% growth over 2013 at more than $35 million, an increase of approximately $3.8 million.

According to preliminary estimates, more than 6.24 million visitors came to The Palm Beaches as part of the 97.3 million Florida visitors in 2014. This is the fourth consecutive record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of 93.7 million in 2013. The number of direct travel-related jobs in 2014 was also a record high, with more than 1.3 million Floridians employed in the tourism industry, up 3.6 percent from 2013.

“2014 marked the fourth consecutive

record year for Florida tourism,” said Will Seccombe, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA. “Given that we have the best tourism product on the planet, visionary public sector leadership from Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature, more than 1.1 million Floridians who provide exceptional service to our visitors every day, and highly impactful marketing programs from VISIT FLORIDA and our destination marketing partners across the state, Florida is well-positioned to become the No. 1 travel destination in the world.”

Discover The Palm Beaches, formerly the Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the official tourism marketing corporation that promotes the collection of 38 cities and towns and 15 tourism districts in Palm Beach County, commonly referred to as The Palm Beaches, Florida. Tourism is among Palm Beach County’s major industries generating an annual economic impact of nearly $7 billion in the local economy, producing $35 million dollars in bed-tax revenue, lodging sales of approximately $623 million and supporting more than 60,000 jobs.

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Management positions at Verizon, Adelphia and other leading firms in the fields of Security, Wireless, and Telecommunications.

He has an MBA from New York University.

Sedona Golf Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz.

Miller has worked in hotel management since graduating in 1983 from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management.

More information about Harbour’s Edge is available by calling (561) 272-7979 or by visiting www.HarboursEdge.com.

DTPB Names Dori Jensen as Senior Director, Meetings & Convention Sales Mid-Atlantic Region

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DELRAY BEACH, Florida—John M. Campanola, an agent with New York Life Insurance Company, one of America’s largest mutual life insurance companies, has been honored with two awards from the company’s South Florida General Office.

Campanola received the 2014 Agent of the Year award for the second prior class. He also received, for the second year in a row, the 2014 New Associate Annuity Leader award, a program that recognizes and rewards top producers across variable, fixed and income annuity products.

“I am greatly honored to have received these business awards,” stated Campanola.

“But I always remember that the interests of my clients are what motivates me on a daily basis. I enjoy helping families and businesses in my community plan for a more secure financial future.”

Campanola has been a New York Life agent since early 2012. He is a long-time Florida resident who is active in local activities and events. He is a graduate of Leadership Delray, and is very active and involved in the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and many of its committees and organizations. He is the winner of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 20132014 Ambassador of the Year, a winner of the 2013-2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award, selected as New York Life’s South Florida General Office 2013 New Associate Annuity Leader, and has qualified as a member of New York Life’s Annuity Elite Program.

Campanola is also very active and involved in the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce where he is a member of their Board of Directors. He is additionally on the Board of Directors for a private non-profit organization, The Institute for Regional Conservation.

Before joining New York Life, he was Global Product Manager at General Electric where he managed several security software products from a global P&L perspective.

Campanola has also held various Director and

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Discover The Palm Beaches welcomes Dori Jensen to its global sales staff as Senior Director, Meetings & Convention Sales for the Mid-Atlantic region.

With 28 years of sales success in the Washington D.C. association marketplace, Jensen brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Prior to joining Discover The Palm Beaches, Jensen spent the past eight years as manager of meeting & convention sales at Tourism Vancouver, one of North America’s premier destination marketing organizations.

There she was responsible for representing and actively promoting the destination ultimately generating qualified group leads and definite bookings for Vancouver’s hotels and new convention center.

Before her role at Tourism Vancouver, Jensen spent 20 years in the Global Sales Office for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, representing its collection of world renowned hotels across the United States.

Jensen is active in local industry organizations such as Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs). She previously held the position as chair of the PCMA Community Services Committee and is still active on the committee.

Culinary & Beverage talent joins Waterstone Resort & Marina

BOCA RATON, FL – Waterstone Resort & Marina announced new Executive Chef Matt Mixon and Director of Food & Beverage Dan Clark. With more than 28 years of combined epicurean expertise, Mixon and Clark bring creative passion, innovative culinary vision and a new menu to Waterstone Resort & Marina and the onsite restaurants, Boca Landing and Waterstone Bar & Grill.

As a veteran of the South Florida hospitality industry, Clark’s seasoned knowledge in management and operations of all food and beverage processes, as well as establishing uncompromised quality in guest services, will undoubtedly advance the food & beverage experience at Waterstone Resort & Marina.

Clark’s previous positions include senior food & beverage manager at China Grill at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Ft. Lauderdale, restaurant services director at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, general manager of The Table, a fine dining restaurant and nightclub in Sarasota, and food & beverage director at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. Most recently, Clark lent his talents as the food and beverage director at National Hotel in Miami Beach.

“Dan has incredible attention to service and details while showing modern insights that drive innovation and creativity,” says Greg Kaylor, general manager of Waterstone Resort

CRA ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Redevelopment professional returns to Delray Beach

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray Beach CRA announces the addition of Thuy (“Twee”) T. Shutt, who has joined the staff as Assistant Director, effective today. Thuy is a licensed architect with more than 23 years’ professional experience in the public and private sectors.

“We are pleased to add Thuy to our growing, dynamic team of redevelopment professionals,” said Jeff Costello, CRA Executive Director. “Thuy brings with her an exceptional portfolio of successful projects, and we look forward to incorporating her experience into our vision as we move forward.”

Originally from Vietnam, she grew up in the D.C. metropolitan area and graduated from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech. Shutt began her career in the D.C. area, then moved to

South Florida. She served as Principal Planner for Palm Beach County Zoning Division and progressed to community redevelopment as the City of Delray Beach’s first Urban Designer and later as a Senior Land Entitlement Manager for Centex Homes.

Most recently she served as Assistant Director of Palm Beach County’s Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA (WCRA).

Shutt has served on a number of boards, including Delray Beach Planning & Zoning, Site Plan Review and Appearance, and Housing Authority. She has also served as a technical advisor on the County’s Infill Redevelopment Task Force, Urban Redevelopment Area, and Land Development Regulatory Board Subcommittees, and the PBC Overall Economic Development Program Committee.

Shutt will assist Costello with all CRA district projects, budgeting, planning, and development of new initiatives.

Corcoran appoints Ryan Cooper Director of Marketing and Advertising for South Florida

New Director of Food & Beverage Dan Clark

New Executive Chef Matt Mixon

& Marina. “He brings tremendous experience to our team.”

With a French and Italian family background, Matt Mixon brings a new direction and creative cultural influences to the cuisine offered at Waterstone Resort & Marina. As executive chef, Mixon will oversee all food & beverage outlets, including meetings and special events’ catering, weddings, in-room dining and the poolside dining at Waterstone Bar & Grill. Mixon attended the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France studying advanced culinary arts. Before joining Waterstone Resort & Marina, Mixon worked as chef de tournot at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, and as banquet sous chef at Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton.

“Mixon has a deep passion for what he does combined with superior education and experience,” says Kaylor. “We are excited for him to join the Waterstone team and add his influences from his French and Italian heritage to our cuisine.

For more information about Waterstone Resort & Marina, visit www.waterstoneboca.com or www.bocalanding.com, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest or call 866.909.2622.

The Corcoran Group, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm in New York, the East End of Long Island and South Florida, has appointed Ryan Cooper as Director of Marketing and Advertising for the South Florida region. Cooper will oversee marketing and advertising planning and execution for the Corcoran Palm Beach and Delray Beach, Florida offices.

A native of Boca Raton, Cooper has a nineteen-year history of developing awardwinning marketing campaigns. In his previous affiliation, Cooper developed strategic marketing programs that contributed to $40 million in 2013 company revenue as director of marketing for The Marketing Directors, a New York and Atlanta-based new luxury condominium sales and marketing firm. Prior to that, he sold and marketed residential real estate in Atlanta for six years during which time he was a member of Atlanta’s Million Dollar Sales Club and was a co-founder of a boutique Atlanta real estate brokerage firm.

Cooper has a diversity of experience and winning performance in marketing and promotion for the entertainment, cable television and hospitality industries.

At Lifetime Television, Ryan developed marketing and promotional strategies for “Project Runway,” delivering the highest media return ($26 million) for the national promotion “STOP BREAST CANCER for LIFE.” While at Ogilvy & Mather, the global advertising, marketing and public relations agency, he was brand manager for Intercontinental Hotels Group’s Hotel Indigo boutique hotel chain. And at Turner Broadcasting, Cooper worked on digital advertising strategies for CNN networks.

Cooper’s award-winning efforts have produced an Emmy for Turner Entertainment’s “100 Years of Film,” (1997); three CTAM Mark Awards, an Adrian Gold Award for Hospitality Sales and Marketing and a Best Digital Campaign award from the Real Estate Sales and Marketing organization.

Harbour’s Edge names Steve Miller as Executive Director

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Harbour’s Edge announces Steve Miller as the continuing care retirement community’s new executive director. Miller’s hiring reflects the continued emphasis on hospitality in the service culture at the senior living community. Miller comes to Harbour’s Edge with more than 20 years of leadership experience in hotel and resort management.

In his role as executive director, Miller will oversee all aspects of daily operations at Harbour’s Edge, which features over 250 independent living apartment homes and a variety of amenities, in addition to offering on-site health services to its more than 300 residents.

“Harbour’s Edge is known as one of the premier senior living communities in Delray Beach,” Miller said. “I’m excited to use my experience in hospitality and hotel management to build on the foundation at Harbour’s Edge, and continue providing an excellent lifestyle option and high level of service to older adults in the area.”

Miller comes to Harbour’s Edge from the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, where he served as general manager. Previously, he held the same position for nearly 10 years at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, Ala. and at the Hilton

Ryan Cooper

Corcoran Regional Senior Vice President for South Florida, Bill Yahn, remarked on Cooper’s appointment, “We are thrilled to have Ryan Cooper join Corcoran. He brings a winning array of advertising and marketing skills and expertise that will maximize Corcoran’s South Florida market presence and support our agents in taking their business to a new level.”

The Corcoran Group, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in New York City, operates 40 offices with 2,100 sales associates serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, the North Fork, Shelter Island, Delray Beach and Palm Beach, Fla. The Corcoran Group, www.corcoran.com, is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices.

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biz briefs Wooven Dry Cleaning named one of America’s Best Cleaners

BOCA RATON, FL – Wooven Dry Cleaning of Boca Raton, FL has been selected as one of America’s Best Cleaners (ABC).

ABC is a national organization that recognizes the best dry cleaning establishments in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. In order to be selected, Wooven Dry Cleaning had to meet strict criteria.

In order to be accepted as a Certified Affiliate of the organization, Wooven Dry Cleaning was required to undergo on-site inspections by certified ABC representatives to determine if the company met minimum requirements of cleanliness, machinery equipment, stain removal and finishing quality.

As one of only about 30 cleaners certified by ABC for 2015, Wooven Dry Cleaning will be also required to undergo monthly quality tests and quarterly mystery shopping reports, testing for customer service and quality as part of the most stringent certification in the dry cleaning industry.

“Affiliation with ABC, and the associated requirements, gives our customers the assurance that we are fully committed to continually exceeding their expectations of quality and service,” says Owner Elena Samofalov.

Wooven Dry Cleaning is a progressive, technologically advanced, environmentally conscious dry cleaner, providing premium garment care and exceptional customer service.

The company recently received the 54th Plant Design Award for “Best Plant Design” by American Drycleaner Magazine, the industry’s leading publication.

ABC’s Executive Director, Chris White, commended Wooven Dry Cleaning for its cutting-edge technology, and stressed the importance of such attributes in the selection process, an essential component in sustaining ABC’s relationship with the fashion and garment industry, which has taken notice of the accreditation organization’s ability to act as a liaison between high-end clothiers, cleaners

and clients.

“ABC works closely with some of today’s leading fashion designers and retailers,” said White “Our certification process offers the manufacturers of high-end couture a level of security and convenience when it comes to care and maintenance of their garments. Our selection criteria provides that security, and our professional network of affiliates across the United States provides the convenience.”

For more information on the America’s Best Cleaners’s program, please visit http:// www.americasbestcleaners.com.

For more information on Wooven Dry Cleaning, please visit www.wooven.com.

$100 million revolving line of credit for International Materials

Citizens Bank announced that it has provided a $100 million, three-year Revolving Line of Credit to Boca Raton-based International Materials, Inc. Founded in 1987, International Materials, Inc. (IMI), which has offices in Wayne, Pa., operates as a global broker/trader of bulk commodity materials, most notably cement/ clinker, gypsum, bauxite, iron fines and coal/ pet coke and will use the $100 million RLOC for working capital.

IMI ships over 9 million tons of materials annually primarily to wallboard, cement and steel industries and is the exclusive marketing representative for three high-quality gypsum mines in southern Spain (owned by Saint Gobain Group), Salalah, Oman (owned by Saint Gobain Group) and Mexico (owned by COMSA). Product mix varies from year to year based on supply and demand of global commodities.

Citizens previously led an $87 million RLOC, but additional capital was needed to accommodate the company’s growth. In addition to providing the RLOC, Citizens provides the company’s letter of credit, foreign exchange and cash management services.

“We are very pleased to have worked with the Citizens Commercial Banking team on

this transaction,” said International Materials Inc. Chief Financial Officer Bob Filipski.

“Citizens brings great ideas to the table and is able to execute quickly to help us meet our financial goals.”

“IMI is a great client with international reach and an excellent business operation,” said Steve Woods, Head of Corporate Banking for Citizens Commercial Banking. “We value our clients and the team is glad to be able to help IMI management achieve their strategic and financial goals.”

The Grounds Guys of Boca Raton welcomed to the community

BOCA RATON, FL – After months of preparation and hard work, The Grounds Guys of Boca Raton has opened its doors and has begun serving the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach communities with prompt and quality commercial and residential lawn care and landscape solutions.

“We are locally owned and operated and ready to meet all the landscape maintenance needs in our area,” said Owner Grant Peckham. “We’ve been actively open since November 1st and look forward to the opportunity to let you know who we are and what we do.”

Whether your game plan is a professional looking landscape for your business, an upscale design for a retirement community, or a beautiful front lawn for your home that is the envy of the neighbors, the experts at The Grounds Guys of Boca Raton, proud members of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, know how to blend nature and construction while adding value to any commercial or residential properties.

As one of fastest growing franchise networks branching out across the United States, The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying customers’ lawn care needs.

If you have questions or to schedule an appointment, call 561-699-3151, or visit online at http://boca-raton.groundsguys.com.

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.

ModSnap Design is launching several larger Website Design and Internet Marketing projects with small corporate clients in West Palm Beach. Having built their portfolio over the past year, they are posed for even greater success moving forward.

For more information, go to http://www. modsnapdesign.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 LB Miller Associates works with companies to develop a pipeline of new business leads through professional, consistent, and timely outreach to customers, prospects, and the target market. Having brought on one new associate at the end of 2014, the company is actively looking to hire more to support their growth. Go to www.LBMillerAssociates.com for more information.

To learn more about the company, go to www.BCoSF.com or call (561) 276-4422.

HC Real Estate Capital arranges over $76,500,000 in financings

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Kurt Hoffmann and Chris Caveglia of HC Real Estate Capital have arranged over $76,500,000 in commercial mortgage transactions in the last 90 days for various properties throughout Florida and Virginia.

The pair recently arranged the following loans: $24,000,000 in permanent and construction financing for a 375 unit multifamily property located in Brandon, Florida. $16,125000 in permanent Life Company financing for the acquisition of a 143- unit multi-family property located in Newport News, Virginia. $10,500,000 in permanent Life Company financing for the 28,259 SF retail property located in Delray Beach Florida. $6,200,000 in acquisition financing for a 57,713 SF retail property located in Key Largo, Florida. $5,500,000 in permanent financing for a 15,471 SF office & retail property on the island of Palm Beach in Florida. $4,950,000 in financing for a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market located in Delray Beach, Florida. $4,200,000 in acquisition financing for a 74,522 SF retail property located in Kissimmee, Florida. $3,700,000 in acquisition financing for a 99,103 SF retail property located in Orlando, Florida. $1,500,00 in acquisition financing for a 48,433 SF retail property located in Avon Park, Florida.

The Principals of the firm stated, “HC Real Estate Capital has been active in covering the market for their borrowers with Life Insurance Companies, Commercial Banks and CMBS lenders. The recent loan closings have accomplished the borrower’s goals of acquisition financing, construction financing and ordinary refinancing of existing debt at extremely attractive rates and terms.”

Delray Beach based mortgage bankers arrange $40,750,000 in financing

COCONUT GROVE, FL – Craig Romer & Joe Hepp of Dockerty Romer & Co. have arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $40,750,000 for a mixed use, office, retail, and residential property known as Mayfair in the Grove. Mayfair in the Grove consists of 279,550 SF of office, retail, and residential space divided among three separate buildings in the heart of the eclectic neighborhood in Miami known as Coconut Grove.

The property is located along Grand Avenue, Florida Avenue, and Mary Street and its widely recognized as one of the most well-known properties within Coconut Grove.

Mayfair in the Grove is home to a mix of very creative and world renowned tenants, which include the advertisement agencies; Crispin, Porter, & Bogusky; Sapient Corp., and MARCA Hispanic, as well as Sony Corp.

HealthSun Health Plans, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival headquarters office, and the retail and office space for the Miami Conservatory of Music. http://www.mayfairinthegrove.com/site Romer and Hepp arranged the financing on behalf of their client, Whalou Properties, through Natixis Real Estate Capital. Romer stated that, “The Mayfair has successfully transformed from predominantly retail use to its current position attracting a wide array of office users seeking an inspirational and creative work environment. Whalou Properties has done an amazing job creating significant value since its acquisition in late 2010.” He added that, “Natixis delivered both proceeds and structure which will continue to allow the client an ability to achieve their long term investment goals for this quality asset.”

Hepp commented that, “It was truly a pleasure working with an extremely experienced and knowledgeable borrower, like Whalou.”

Dockerty Romer & Co. based in Delray Beach, Florida is a full service commercial mortgage banking company specializing in the capitalization of income producing properties.

Dockerty Romer & Co has closed nearly $3 Billion of real estate transactions since its inception in January 2000.

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“You make a difference!”

Delray Beach Garlic Fest reflects the personal and professional benefits of volunteerism in a community

By Nancy Stewart-Franczak Special to The Pineapple

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he Delray Beach Garlic Fest was launched eighteen years ago by a group of local business professionals who were on a mission to express their passion for the community of Delray Beach. At a time when revitalization was THE focus in Delray Beach, plans & research began to create events which would attract visitors to the downtown and that could also act as a fundraiser for other local non-profit organizations.

The 17 year-old Delray Beach Garlic Fest is now an internationally award winning event known as a gourmet food and entertainment event which features national act entertainment, professional “Garlic Chef Competition” (modeled after the Food Network’s Iron Chef Competition), 180 exhibitors and large children’s area and attracts visitors from all around the country.

The Delray Beach Garlic Fest is modeled after the original Garlic Fest in Gilroy, California which began thirty-five years ago, by founders Dr. Rudy Melone, Don Christopher, Val Filice and literally a handful of volunteers. The year was 1979, and their hope was to draw a few thousand visitors to their Val Filice town to enjoy garlic after the harvest.

Well, let’s just say that first festival drew a few thousand more than expected. Since that time, over 4 million guests have attended their annual festival, which is now recognized as one of the world’s greatest summer food fairs.

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Garlic Festival is one of the most important events of the year for our band program. The manner in which Delray Beach Arts, Inc. helps us to serve our community doubles as a fun fundraiser for ACHS band members.

Beginning each school year I am frequently asked by students, “Are we doing Garlic Festival again?” It’s support like this from our community members that I credit for the development of such great arts programs in South Florida.”

Chris Bowman, Band Director, Atlantic Community High School

In 1997, new to the event business, business owners Nancy Stewart-Franczak and Bern Ryan (with a newly formed non-profit organization) moved forward with their plans and made their way to the Gilroy Garlic Fest to be trained by the pros.

For the first five years, the events also sent delegates from Delray Beach to Gilroy, and delegates from Gilroy attended Delray Beach’s Garlic Fest. Each year volunteer chairpersons and city officials were invited to attend and experience the Gilroy Garlic Fest so that they could see first-hand what our Delray Beach Garlic Fest was emulating. We loved that they were a community event, we loved that they engaged local non-profit organizations to staff the event, we loved that they were designed as a major fund-raiser in their community. Together we became “Garlic Sister Cities”.

Fast forward seventeen years, the Delray Beach Garlic Fest is now staffed by 15 local nonprofit organizations, 500+ volunteers, several full-time staff people, over 25 contractors and has received dozens of international awards, been featured on the Food Network’s “Unwrapped” program and has raised over $549,000 for local organizations and now affectionately referred to as “The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town”.

Attracting quality volunteers for high profile events is crucial to your visitor experience and to the success of your event. Inspiring your volunteers to take ownership, creating a dedicated team and developing a ‘culture’ among the organizations and your event creates a sense of ownership. By creating a culture of thanks and appreciation for their commitment, support and hard work not only benefits their specific non-profit organization but enriches the community at large.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERISM

Benefits of volunteering are enormous but passion is a requirement. It is not uncommon to see generations continue to volunteer in support of their favorite event. Sometimes we take for granted the community that we live in, the people who work and live there and to our investment back to it. Volunteering is about helping others; it’s the glue to connect to your community and to make it a better place to live. Volunteering can be a great way to develop skills, learn more about career options, make friends or new professional contacts, get exercise, socialize, raise money for your favorite local non-profit organization or help to deliver services, products and opportunities that otherwise might have been provided at a higher cost – or not provided at all. Volunteering is a way to do good in your community and enjoy yourself at the same time. What better way to connect with your community and give a little back!

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We, here at Del Prado Elementary are in the exciting planning stages of adding an artistic, whimsical touch to our drabby courtyard. We are designing, painting, and installing a Panther (Our Mascot) from cowpainters.com, out of Chicago. With the money earned from the Garlic Festival we are able to achieve this!”

Studies also indicate that youth who volunteer are more likely to feel connected to their communities and, do better in school, and are less likely to engage in risky behavior and people that volunteer report a wide variety of reasons for why the volunteer:

Skill Development “You can learn a lot” – you can discover hidden talents that you have, how local government works, the part they play and gain knowledge about local non-profit work together to solve community needs.

Community events provide an array of on-thejob training opportunities. From administrative duties, finance, project management, hospitality, operations, management, marketing and creative to business development and economic impact.

It provides you with opportunities to learn new skills, keep skills sharp, or use existing skills in new ways.

Career Exploration “You gain professional experience” - You can test out a career or discover how your skills and expertise can enhance the event. Regardless of your age or career level, volunteering will introduce you to new professional paths.

Volunteering can be an excellent way to learn more about a particular role or sector (particularly if you are coming from a for-profit job and hoping to switch to nonprofit or government), workplace or office culture, or cause.

Also, never underestimate the power of networking; while volunteering you have the opportunity to cross paths—as well as quickly bond with people from in your community, including many with whom you may otherwise not have had contact.

Personal Growth “It promotes personal growth and selfesteem” - Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy. Lifelong learning includes hands-on experiences and working as a volunteer can teach you about issues ranging from serving and hospitality to emergency management and crowd control.

Sometimes it just feels good to be valued; as a volunteer you can contribute unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. For example, you might be great at using online sites like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Many organizations are

looking to branch out in areas that connect them with new audiences; you just may be the inhouse expert to assist.

Socialize “It’s good for you” - it provides both physical and mental rewards that can improve your selfworth, reduce stress and even make you healthier because you focus on someone other than yourself.

In addition to professional networking, volunteering is a fun, meaningful way to make new friends. New to the community? Looking to branch out socially? Simply looking for something to do with new people? Volunteer and get to know others who care about the same issues that you do.

Give Back “You get a chance to give back” - People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about. Volunteering strengthens your community. The time you offer as a volunteer helps to raise funds for organizations that assist programs of local organizations, improve schools in your community, support youth, teaches teamwork, builds camaraderie, encourages civic responsibility and strengthens your community by uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal.

Have an Impact Last but most certainly not least, volunteering is one of the best ways we know of to make a difference in your community. Whatever your passion, however you get involved, volunteering offers a way to have a real and lasting impact on the world.

Each year the Delray Beach Garlic fest tries to incorporate opportunities for additional organizations to partner with the event. The majority of the organizations have been volunteering with the event since its inception and many of the adult parents continue to participate even after their children go onto college. Organizations staffing the event are assigned specific tasks, have specific requirements and job descriptions.

The Volunteer Coordinator position is the Team Leader who has the challenge and responsible to recruit organizations who are dependable, reliable, helpful and productive.

This year a reward program to acknowledge our “standout” volunteers was implemented.

Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Costello and her assistant Tom Colon outlined the criteria for the ‘contest’ to help them evaluate the roles that each organizations volunteer coordinator played in making 2015 Garlic Fest the huge stinkin’ success it has become.

CATEGORIES WERE: “Volunteer Coordinator of the Year” Much of the criteria for this award was basically to follow instructions: timely submission of all required paper work, neatness and completeness of paperwork submitted, “Outside the Box” thinking and creative problem solving, supervision of their volunteers, addressing and handling issues with grace and respect, serving in areas of need without being asked. The groups really took the competition seriously and we were unable to select only one this year!

2015 “Volunteer Coordinator of the Year” Winners Patty Costa and Melissa Thomas of Atlantic High Band Boosters “Stinkin’ Adult Rock Stars” and “Stinkin’ Youth Rock Stars” Each organization was asked to submit their

nomination of a standout volunteer based on their observation of their service during the event. The Coordinators monitored volunteers who took on additional shifts, helped in areas not assigned, provided outstanding customer service to our guests and provided solutions if an issue arose.

2015 “Stinkin’ Adult Rock Stars” Winners Percyell Pratt of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity William Wilsher of Sister Cities Yvonne Chappell of Atlantic H.S. Eagle-ettes 2015 “Stinkin’ Youth Rock Stars” Winners Misha Brahmbhatt, Hector Gonzalez, Feliz Lopex of Boynton Beach High School Each and every one of us is made differently.

We have different goals, different dreams, and different ideas. Sometimes we will be out in front. Sometimes we will be behind the scenes.

Sometimes we will spend years behind the scenes until we are out in front. Sometimes we will impact a handful. Sometimes we’ll impact lots. Someday we may impact the world. Never underestimate or undervalue your God given gifts. If you feel that there is something big on your life, keep doing the small things until the time comes when the big thing happens. And never forget that it takes a village…

Delray Beach Garlic Fest Non-Profit Volunteer Organizations to Date (2015 Organizations – bold) 505 Teen Center-Delray Beach Youth Council Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Atlantic High School Football Team Atlantic High Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Atlantic Community High School Band Boosters Atlantic High School Eagle-ettes AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault) Banyan Creek Elementary School Boca Thunder Traveling Baseball Boynton Beach Exchange lub Boynton Beach High School Boy Scout Troop 301 Carver Middle School Children Hope & Horses City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Corebridge Educational Academy C.R.O.S. Ministries & Caring Kitchens Del Prado Elementary School Delray Beach Center for the Arts Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation Delray Beach Fire Fighters Delray Beach Police Explorer Post 319 Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach Rotary Club Delray Beach Sunrise Kiwanis Delray Business Partners-Chamber Leads Group Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Future Business Leaders of America Haven for Abused Children Hospice of Palm Beach County Knights of Pythagoras Mentoring Network Latino / Hispano Cultural Alliance Morakami Park Elementary School Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Pine Grove School of the Arts Pineapple Grove Main Street Pineapple Grove Art Walk Project Thanksgiving Rosa Tusa Scholarship Fund S.D. Spady Elementary Montessori Magnet Sister Cities South Florida Dynamics St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church The Avenue Church Unity of Atlantic High School Young Singers of the Palm Beaches X10 Dance Team Contributions to date: $549,242 2015 proceeds allocated to assist in funding of…

Summer dance camp programs Summer band camp Education & mentoring programs for residents Counseling, parenting classes, health & nutrition counseling Financial budgeting classes Supplement children’s education scholarship funds Art & photography classes Craft outreach program Hispanic/Latino education on culture & traditions Instrument repairs, clinicians & music General activities accounts for faculty Uniform and summer training camp Scholarships for college bound high school grads Teaching training & classroom supplies Young Artists Author Contest Host of Int’l Young Artist Winning Art Programming

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The Business Owner Mindset: 5 Tips to Ensure Success in your Business

By Allison Turner Business, Marketing & Sales Consultant Each of us defines success in our own unique way and only you can define what success means for you! As a business owner or more importantly someone who starts a business for the very first time, you must have a business owner mindset where you are determined to do whatever it takes to see your business succeed. In the first couple years of a business, the attitude of the owner(s) has more to do with the success than anything else. Yes, you must have a great location, a superior product or service and know how to market the business but how you show up as the owner is even more vital.

Compare owning a business to being a successful athlete, how you show up on the court or field and play the game dictates your achievements. Yes, you must have the fundamentals of the sport but most business owners have a great idea for a product or service but if they don’t truly believe in themselves to execute that vision, their business will not make it. Below are 5 Tips to keep your business on the path to success.

1. 100% Commitment: Starting a business is similar to birthing a child. Once you have that child, you can’t decide not to take care of the child one day. You must be all in, so when you are thinking about starting a business, look at your existing life and know what you are gaining and what you may be giving up. A new business takes time to brand and build. The greatest gift you give your business is 100% commitment! I work with many entrepreneurs and small business owners who have many different irons in the fire. They are starting a new business yet they also have many distractions such as working another job or finding other ways to bring in income. While I understand the need for security, when you really commit to your business, you see more and more doors open up than ever before.

2. Belief: Your belief in the value of your product or service must be strong at all times. In business, if you don’t truly believe in what you are selling, it will show to any potential customers. More importantly, your belief in you is essential. That dictates

how you show up in the community and with clients and employees.

3. Keep Your Intention on your Vision: Every business needs a vision. Where do you want to be in one year or three years? Day to day operations of your business will continue to exist but you must always keep your eye on the larger picture. That helps maintain your passion for the company you are building!

4. Focused Attention: When you are in the office or working with a client, you must maintain that focus. While being able to manage many different projects or roles at the same time is important, you also must know how to give all of your focus to one task or person at a time. Your clients, employees and projects will feel the difference.

5. Confidence vs. Fear: Having a business can be scary because ultimately you the business owner are responsible for everything – the success, the systems, the employees, etc. I have had clients who operated from the place of fear and it showed directly in the results of their business.

Owning a business is a blessing in many ways but you must play full out each and every day to build your success. Be aware of how you can improve yourself, which will ultimately improve your business. In my consulting, I end up coaching on many of these attributes because they tie so directly to the success of the business. When you implement these tips on a daily basis, your business will continue to grow and thrive.

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.

Help for parents of children with special needs

By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple If you’re a parent of a special needs child you’re probably well aware of how complicated and expensive it can be to make sure your child has the proper care. And often times this is a lifelong commitment. From housing, to healthcare, to even the most basic everyday needs—all these expenses add up. And while it may be tough to meet these obligations now, imagine how hard it would be without your income. That’s where a special needs trust can help.

If your child receives benefits from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid1 it’s important to remember that any income or assets in their name can affect their eligibility. A special needs trust may provide a way to protect those assets, making sure your child has the resources he or she may need without risking the loss of valuable government benefits. More importantly, if something happens to you, a special needs trust may help provide the necessary means for your loved one’s continued care, basic necessities, and additional expenses—even those that may not be federally subsidized, like specialized medical therapies, education, and transportation.

You will need to work with an attorney to create the trust. Once it’s been created, you

can fund it in a variety of ways. In fact, you may want to explore the benefits of funding a special needs trust with a permanent whole life or universal life insurance policy. Both provide death benefit protection, allow taxdeferred cash value accumulation, and can be made to suit your specific needs and budget.

Your life insurance Agent can help you determine how much money you need in the trust, and discuss affordable options that are best for you.

If you provide care for a person with special needs or wish to create a substantial gift, a special needs trust can be of tremendous help. Plus, it’s one of the few estate-planning strategies that can protect your loved one’s eligibility for federal assistance. And, when funded by life insurance, a special needs trust may provide an affordable solution that can last for years to come.

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

Investors Ask Yourself: Trend or Fad?

By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple We live in an interconnected world where information travels at the speed of light. Gone are the days where information primarily transmitted via mail, phone call, or personal meetings. We are now less likely to fall victim to the telephone game or “Chinese whispers” as information is more attainable and in some cases easily verified. We currently have the capability of acquiring exponential amounts of information with a click of a button. As investors, reliable and accurate information is of utmost importance when determining an investment.

With technology we know when an analyst upgrades or downgrades a stock or when something happens halfway across the world that could affect global markets. This has led to more informational efficient markets, but has also supported investment trends and fads that could lead to over inflated asset prices and the eventual collapse of a market bubble.

As information is more readily available the herd mentality kicks in. Investors have “FOMO” or fear of missing out. This is one of the more common investment biases that plague investors. Therefore, as investors we need to ask ourselves is this a trend or just a fad? Trends in financial markets and the economy are defined as identifiable and explainable lasting changes that are driven by consumer’s functional needs. Following trends to produce profits can be difficult and requires investors to implement their own strategies and limitations given the market environment. The key to recognizing a trend from a fad is to look at the underlying cultural, economic and personal forces behind these shifts.

For example, “Going Green” has been a mega trend of the past decade, influencing all kinds of niches including auto, retail, energy, and food. For businesses that are not entirely “green” friendly, they should not try to change the trend, but adapt to it. Identifying trends, and analyzing where the trend has not caught on is critical for any investor seeking to maximize profits.

On the other hand, fads are described as investments that acquire interest for a time, with exaggerated zeal. Fads are driven by emotional need to purchase, based on hype. In most cases, they do not deliver what was promised to consumers. In terms of popularity, fads tend to spike up and die out in a short amount of time.

In contrast to trends, fads are single brands, or a product that has limited appeal outside of a small niche. For example, when TV manufacturers introduced in home 3D capabilities their sales sky rocketed. Other TV manufacturers started to believe they too needed a new 3D television to keep up with the popular new model.

Whether it is a trend or fad investors have

placed their capital in, the most difficult decision is knowing when to get out. Because of this, the herd mentality can lead to speculative bubbles. We have seen this play out multiple times throughout history. For example, one reason the housing market bubble formed was due to the notion that home prices will always increase. This theory was fueled with the help of bankers providing consumers with mortgages even though they did not make enough money to adequately cover the mortgage payments.

If home buyers never had the belief that home prices appreciated exponentially, the demand for mortgages would not have been available for bankers to prey on. The illusion of real success and quick profits underlined this investment fad that led to predatory lending practices and leverage in the system. This added fuel to the fad fire and just like many fads, it soon became out of favor. As the bubble started to burst, investors soon realized all that glitters wasn’t gold and they were left with an illiquid asset forcing many into bankruptcy.

We are not saying that one is better or worse than another. Although, we would never recommend investing your life savings in a company or sector that we believed would not be lasting and or profitable, we do recognize the opportunity for investment. Trends and fads are just another way to make profits in the financial markets. Boom or bust they validate market movements and keep investors diligent. They provide market inefficiencies that are at the core of financial markets. Being cognizant of the risks of investing in trends or fads is half the battle.

When investing it isn’t always about how much you like the product, but how much you think society will need the product. Use information to better understand the “why” something might be a trend or a fad. And last but not least, the trend is your friend…until it ends. Don’t get caught up in the next fad.

Jeremy Office, Ph.D, CFP, CIMA, MBA is Principal at Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning.

He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com 855.MAC.WEALTH

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real estate briefs Boca Raton’s Pinon Grill expands service space indoor and outdoor

Piñon Grill located at The Terrace at Town Center in Boca Raton is pleased to announce the introduction of a new indoor/outdoor space. With an estimated renovation cost of $200,000, the new space features a refreshed design to the indoor/outdoor area providing guests with an option to enjoy the sunshine.

“We wanted to provide Boca Raton with a high-energy bar that also took advantage of South Florida’s beautiful weather.” said Andy Fox, Director of Operations for Brimstone WFG Holding Co., the parent company of Piñon Grill. “Our new outdoor seating is now one interconnected area with the indoors.”

The new expansion features a 16-seat bar and patio with 10 tables increasing the space to approximately 2,000-square-feet with an additional 50 table seats. With a cohesive look, Piñon Grill’s indoor bar now flows to the outdoor area covered with an awning and red umbrellas. Diners are able to enjoy a comfortable and energized atmosphere designed with warm undertones and red accents. Bistro bar stools line the bar inside and out as it wraps around alongside a lounge area where guests can delight in live entertainment.

“Our entire team looks forward to continuing to create a warm and friendly dining experience for all guests,” said Fox. “We’re very excited to have this new indoor/ outdoor space.”

Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 561-391-7770 or visiting www.

PinonGrill.com.

Pollack Shores acquires Vinings at Delray Beach

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DELRAY BEACH, FL – Pollack Shores Real Estate Group (“PSREG”) recently acquired The Vinings at Delray Beach (“Vinings”), a 228unit apartment community in Delray Beach, FL. The recent purchase brings PSREG’s current Florida portfolio to over 4,000 units with a total capitalization of over $500M. Vinings is located east of I-95 in Delray Beach and just south of Atlantic Avenue, South Florida’s latest hotbed for new upscale restaurants and nightlife. The property is adjacent to several new retail centers and is minutes from Atlantic Avenue, area beaches, and major employment centers. PSREG plans to invest significant capital to upgrade the apartment interiors to current luxury

standards with vinyl-plank wood flooring, granite countertops, new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and new lighting packages. In addition, PSREG will upgrade the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool area.

“We create value by acquiring well-located properties, like Vinings, in sub-markets with proven demand for higher quality finish levels.

Rents at the property are currently 45% below the top of the sub-market. This provides the opportunity to reposition Vinings as an affordable luxury option in this prime East Delray Beach location,” says Pollack Shores’ Managing Director Graham Carpenter.

PSREG purchased the community from a large institutional investor for an undisclosed sum in mid-March. Matrix Residential, the multi-family residential management division of Pollack Shores, will manage the property.

PSREG’s other recent Florida projects include the acquisition of Arden Villas, a luxury 336unit community in Orlando in June 2014 and the newly-built Gateway North, a luxury 342unit community in Largo in December 2014, the city’s first new luxury apartments to open in 20 years.

Built in 1996, The Vinings at Delray Beach is a resort-style community that provides easy access to I-95, Downtown Delray, area beaches, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.

Amenities for the one-, two-, and threebedroom apartments include a resort-style pool, outdoor grills, volleyball court, fitness center, and business center. Avery Klann of Apartment Realty Advisors brokered the sale.

Park Partners Residential formed

BOCA RATON, FL – Giles Capital Group and Rosemurgy Properties announce the creation of Park Partners Residential (PPR), a multi-faceted firm for the ownership, development, and property management of multi-family real estate.

“The formation of Park Partners Residential by our two companies is a natural transition based on a partnership we began in 2013 developing and acquiring student housing communities in Boca Raton, as well as the extensive real estate development and management experience of our collective teams. It provides us with a strong platform to manage our current portfolio and execute on our pipeline of development projects which include deals in Davie, Coconut Creek and Boca Raton, FL, “ said Rick Giles, Managing Partner.

PPR currently has over $250MM in

projects under development and management including University Park, a purpose-built student housing community in East Boca Raton. The firm is focused on multi-family acquisitions, development, leasing, and construction management services.

The Park Partner Residential executive team includes: Rick Giles, Managing Partner; Alexander S. Rosemurgy II, Managing Partner; Nic DeSiato, CFO; and Dana Caudell, Vice President. The corporate office is located at 1201 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL. For more information please visit www.parkpartners.com or call 954.834.3809.

Delray Beach mortgage bankers arranges $8,000,000 in financing

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Bob Dockerty & Joe Hepp of Dockerty Romer & Co. have arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $8,000,000 for a mixed use, office & retail property, known as 222 Clematis. 222 Clematis consists of 32,564 SF of ground floor retail and second floor office space, located right at the southeast corner of Clematis Street & Olive Ave. This historic building, originally built in 1925, was completely renovated in 1988, and is in the heart of historic downtown West Palm Beach.

The property is home to a mix of national and local tenants, which include Starbucks Coffee, Design Within Reach, Rocco’s Tacos, as well as Avison Young and Harrington Law Associates.

Hepp arranged the financing on behalf of their client, a real estate investment firm based in NYC, through UBS Real Estate.

Hepp stated that, “Our client is very bullish on the downtown West Palm Beach corridor, especially Clematis Street, and is confidant the area will continue to grow into one of the main shopping and entertainment destinations within South Florida.” Dockerty commented that, “UBS delivered both proceeds and structure which allows our client an ability to achieve their long term investment goals for this quality asset.” Hepp commented that, “It was truly a pleasure working with an extremely experienced and knowledgeable borrower.”

Dockerty Romer & Co. based in Delray Beach, Florida is a full service commercial mortgage banking company specializing in the capitalization of income producing properties.

Dockerty Romer & Co has closed nearly $3 Billion of real estate transactions since its inception in January 2000.

Women’s Executive’s Club Announces April Speaker Marni Spencer-Devlin BOCA RATON, FL – Women’s Executive Club of South Palm Beach County is proud to have fellow member Marni-Spencer- Devlin speaking of Three Massive Mistakes Even Smart Professional Women Make That Leave Them Struggling With Confidence & Cash flow at our monthly luncheon held on April 8, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 1:00PM 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.

South Florida Goes Hawaiian with Papalani Gelato®

Franchise expands to Delray Beach in April

Mangos, coconuts, macadamia nuts and more! It will be a luau for South Floridian taste buds when the Hawaiian-inspired taste sensation makes its debut in Delray Beach mid-April. Papalani Gelato bursts with tropical tastes and a fruitful array of fresh and delicious hand-crafted Hawaiian-style artisanal flavors, as well as traditional favorites like pistachio and fine Belgian chocolate. Already a popular dessert destination in Hawaii and Tampa, the first South Florida Papalani Gelato franchise will be located at The Shoppes at Addison Place (16950 Jog Road), and will not only offer Hawaiian gelato, but also small batch coffees, hand-made gourmet chocolates and decadent desserts.

“We’re looking forward to opening day of our first location in South Florida,” said Mark Rubenstein, franchise owner of the Delray Beach Papalani Gelato location. “We are thrilled with the community’s excitement to be the first South Floridians lining up for our gelato.”

Coffee drinks include rich and smooth espresso, frothy cappuccinos and creamy lattes. All coffee drinks start with high-quality beans from the Hawaiian Islands and around the world which are roasted in small batches to yield distinctive, crisp flavors that please even the most passionate of coffee lovers. One of the organic coffee options will be provided

by Florida based roaster Java Planet. The restaurant will also offer a breakfast menu with a variety of options including buttermilk Belgian waffles, fresh tropical fruit salad, steel cut oatmeal and pastry special of the day. Papalani Gelato’s offerings extend from breakfast to include gelato cakes and pies, gelato cookie sandwiches and bars, and fresh cookies from local Pembroke Pines company, Insane Cookies.

“We are excited to present our dessert offerings which are produced by regional bakeries and selected for their premium quality and natural ingredients,” said Rubenstein. “We look forward to being a neighborhood destination as a great place for breakfast or after dinner for delicious coffee and a variety of unique desserts.”

Papalani Gelato uses only the highest quality ingredients and old-world Italiancraftsmanship to create an explosion of smooth, dense, rich flavors. They were also the first national frozen dessert company to introduce an organic version of sorbetto, a frozen dessert that is dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free and vegan made only with real fruit and wholesome natural ingredients. Smooth, silky and soft, sorbetto contains very little air, which gives it a dense, creamy, “ice-free” consistency. Papalani Gelato’s sorbetto is available in a variety of delicious flavors, including banana, chocolate banana, pineapple, mango, strawberry, dark chocolate, papaya and several others.

“Consumers today are demanding healthier alternatives, including natural, organic and GMO-free products, and we worked hard to create a line of products that is as healthy and wholesome as it is delicious,” said Marck Shipley, CEO of Papalani Gelato.” We are thrilled to be able to bring this to South Florida and hope to continue to see strong interest in our brand throughout the state as we are committed to building a strong presence.”

Mark Rubenstein and Papalani Gelato plan to open additional locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Delray Beach Papalani Gelato will open its doors the week of April 13th with grand opening festivities kicking-off in May. An official ribboncutting, as well as fun gelato-filled family activities will be part of a weeklong series of events, taking place May 4th through 8th.

Papalani Gelato will be open Sunday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Papalani offers opportunities for small business ownership across the country, with locations currently in Hawaii and Florida. For details about franchising opportunities, go to http://papalanigelato.com/gelato-franchise/.

Learn more about Papalani Gelato at http:// papalanigelato.com.

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“Tasting with Startups” hosted by YPAD South Florida’s GFA International sees record growth and record revenue in 2014

Rebound in number of major construction projects helps engineering and inspection firm surpass $10 million revenue milestone

Left to right: Ryan Spaargaren, Sean Hackner, Courtland Weisleder, Alex Furmansky, Calisha Anderson

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he Young Professionals Association of Delray has done it again! A nearly sold out social on Thursday, February 25th known as “Wine Tasting with Startups” featured five entrepreneurial roundtable discussions over a wine tasting at the Arts Garage.

The wine tasting was sponsored by Ron Voss, owner of N2 Winebar, who coordinated a progressive selection of 5 different wines that included a Prosecco, a white blend, Chianti, Malbec, and Zinfandel. Delicious hors d’oeuvres from Artistic Artichoke Café at N2 Winebar were served to help cleanse everyone’s palates.

Each of the five entrepreneurs discussed a specific topic of interest for ten minutes before attendees switched tables and a new wine was poured. The entrepreneurs who participated were Sean Hackner of Freedom Steel (Overcoming Failure); Alex Furmansky of Budsies (Customer Acquisition Hacking); Courtland Weisleder of Greener Dawn (Avoiding Pitfalls & Success Strategies); Ryan Spaargaren of Delray Downtowner (Identifying Opportunity & Going For It); and Calisha Anderson of CaliBrand Consulting (Marketing & Branding).

“I can see the entrepreneur roundtable series becoming YPAD’s signature event, and for good reason,” exclaimed Elizabeth Burrows, Economic Development Manager for the Delray Beach Office of Economic Development and on the YPAD Board.

“We’ve made it a point to identify and highlight the unique business talent here in Delray Beach, and connect them to our rising young professionals. Being able to spend even a few minutes with a successful entrepreneur to pick their brain can be life changing for an ambitious person that makes the most out of that kind of opportunity.”

Sean Hackner told his tables not to be paralyzed by fear and not to be embarrassed

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by past failures, because as we learn, we have the power to make our futures successful.

Alex Furmansky explained that acquiring customers is about telling your story effectively and many times it is important for the entrepreneur to do the heavy lifting because no one knows their story better.

Courtland Weisleder discussed the importance of leveraging today’s technology to bootstrap a company. He explained that the thousands of dollars he spent in his last business building out communication infrastructure has now been replaced in his new business by a minimal monthly online subscription.

Ryan Spaargaren helped young professionals understand the importance of developing a strategy and considering how the different components work together to build a successful business.

Lastly, Calisha Anderson took a straightforward approach and gave some practical advice about not getting caught up in marketing trends that don’t actually suit your business. She emphasized that a lot of entrepreneurs waste resources and money building their brand on a platform that their customers don’t care about.

Many of the young professionals were looking for advice on starting their own business as well as innovating within the organizations they currently work for. Kilburn Sherman, Chair of YPAD, explained that “the entrepreneurs have been pivotal in making this series a success and the young professionals that attend leave inspired. The feedback we receive from the young professionals after these events shows how beneficial this series is and we plan to continue building and adapting to meet the needs of the young entrepreneurs in our community. We look forward to the days when we start recruiting past attendees who have gone on to create successful businesses as our panelists”.

Grand Opening Party for Barrel of Monks Brewing

BOCA RATON, FL – Barrel of Monks Brewing held their Grand Opening Celebration on March 28 at the brewery site, located in the Penn Florida Commerce building at 1141 South Rogers Circle Suite #5 in Boca Raton.

Barrel of Monks Brewing is a craft brewery specializing in Belgian - inspired ales. The brewery was founded by three good friends who share a common love of Belgian ales, which they consider to be the best in the world. The partners began 6 years ago homebrewing Belgian style ales and have just finished developing a state of the art brewery capable of making over 600 gallons of beer at a time.

Barrel of Monks makes artisanal beers with only the finest ingredients and requiring extra time to mature properly. These beers will soon be available in local craft beer bars and fine restaurants. Barrel of Monks also features a unique tasting room designed to make you feel that you have been transported to Europe, where you can sample their hand crafted beers and learn about the care with which they are made.

The Grand Opening celebration featured the beers of Barrel of Monks as well as guest taps from several local breweries. Food trucks served a variety of quality dishes and entertainment included live music and a silent disco.

DELRAY BEACH, FL – In yet one more sign of a recovering South Florida economy, Delray Beach-based GFA International Inc. recorded one of its strongest years since its founding in 1988, showing record growth and record revenue.

As a result of a variety of factors – including a new wave of investment in commercial, industrial and residential real estate fueled by a rising economy – the environmental, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection firm saw revenues increase by 22 percent last year, crossing the $10 million mark for the first time since the recession.

“2014 was one of the strongest years in our company’s 25-year history,” said GFA International President Fred Kaub, who founded the company along with Frank Frione, the firm’s CEO. “With the South Florida economy continuing to recover, we expect revenues to grow at more than 20 percent again this year.”

Locally, an increase in the number of major transportation and infrastructure projects under way, along with major downtown redevelopment projects, also helped spur the company’s 2014 growth, as did expansion and development of port facilities in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which increased the need for warehouse and industrial projects.

Last year was also one of expansion for GFA, both through acquisition and through the establishment of new offices. As a result, GFA added 28 employees, bringing its total staff to 142.

More than 15 of the new employees came to GFA as the result of the October acquisition of Fort Myers-based Allied Engineering and Testing, which is involved in major transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Southwest and Southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport.

2014 also saw GFA continue its own expansion with the opening of a new office in Miami to help with major projects in MiamiDade County.

GFA has completed or is currently providing services on the following major projects: • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport New South Runway Expansion Project.

GFA performed more than 2,000 test borings to verify the soil improvement process performed by the subcontractor in the footprint of the new South Runway.

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. GFA performed inspections and materials testing on the renovation and

expansion project that won the “Project of the Year” award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) East Coast Chapter for craftsmanship and construction innovation.

• U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Headquarters in Doral, Fla. GFA provided materials-testing services on the new headquarters for SOUTHCOM, a joint command comprised of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and several other federal agencies.

• 416,000-square-foot IKEA Retail Facility in Miami. GFA, which provided earlier services during the construction of the IKEA Sunrise store, provided materials-testing services for the Miami project.

• Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. GFA provided materials testing consulting.

• Bolivar Dam, Bolivar, Ohio. GFA is currently performing geotechnical services for the rehabilitation of the levee with seepage and stability issues for the contracted civil engineering firm and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The work is similar to that provided

by GFA during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee.

“Over the years, GFA has become one of the most well-respected environmental, geotechnical engineering, constructionmaterials testing and inspection firms in South Florida,” CEO Frione said. “We’re very proud of our entire team at GFA and of the quality services we provide to the clients who entrust us with their projects.”

GFA International, Inc. (GFA) is a fullservice engineering and geological consulting organization providing environmental, geotechnical engineering, constructionmaterials testing, inspections and code compliance services across a broad spectrum of industries. In 2014 the South Florida Business Journal ranked GFA as one of the top 25 engineering firms in South Florida.

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Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members Margaux Riviera PowerCalcPaK ™ (561) 278-9969, 100 E. Linton Blvd., Ste. 201B, Delray Beach www.powercalcpak.com – ENGINEERS / SOFTWARE International Consulting Engineers (ICE) (561) 278-9969, 100 E. Linton Blvd., Ste. 201B, Delray Beach www.ice-inc.net – ENGINEERS Med Direct Capital LLC (561) 491-9559, 1300 NW 17th Ave., Delray Beach www.meddirectcapital.com – FINANCIAL ADVISORS & PLANNERS gphomestay (781) 996-0429, 1025 Main Street, Floor 3, Waltham, MA www.gphomestay.com – SCHOOLS & EDUCATION / Private Schools Miller & Sons Office Furniture (561) 922-9726, 1200 S. Rogers Cir., Boca Raton www.millerandsonsofficefurniture.com – OFFICE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, FURNITURE (Referred by Francisco Perez Azua, Perez Design LLC) ExFreight Zeta Inc. (877) 208-5645, 2290 10th Ave. North, Lake Worth www.exfreight.com – TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (Referred by Dan Castrillon, Scirroco Group) Avison Young / Gary Gottlieb (561) 721-7025, 1875 NW Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton www.avisonyoung.com – REAL ESTATE B-Eco Clean (561) 271-2710, 1037 NW 3rd St., Hallandale Beach www.becoclean.com – CLEANING SERVICES & PRODUCTS (Referred by Peggy Kelleher, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney) MoSA Interiors, LLC (561) 270-7822, 411 E. Atlantic Ave., #200W, Delray Beach www.mosainteriors.com – INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATING (Referred by Jim Knight, The Knight Group, Sarah Martin, Experience Epic, Lee Cohen Carner, Newmark, & Cohen, LLP) Gold Coast Fitness Championships (941) 320-1833, 17664 Candlewood Terrace, Boca Raton www.worldfitnessproductions.com UNICO Highland Beach Chapter (201) 401-1077, c/o Kristin Chapman, 2500 N. Military Tr., Ste. 240, Boca Raton www.unico.org – NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DNA Properties (561) 501-5626, 636 E. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 206, Delray Beach www.dnaproperties.com – REAL ESTATE / Commercial & Residential Family Chiropractic & Nutrition, Inc. (561) 706-0466, 401 W. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 0-12, Delray Beach www.docfriedman.com CHIROPRACTOR & HOLISTIC / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TrustBridge Health (888) 848-5200, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach www.trustbridge.com – HOSPICES

• Listed events are for Boca Chamber members only unless otherwise noted.

Max’s Social House (561) 501-4332, 116 NE 6th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483, www.sohodelray.com – RESTAURANTS & BARS Beauty Health Brokers (561) 412-7504, P.O. Box 719, Boynton Beach www.timesealcosmetics.com/beautyhealth SKINCARE & SKIN PRODUCTS Independent Secure Living, Inc. (401) 318-0058, 7431-34 W. Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 121, Delray Beach www.isecureliving.com – HEALTH & WELLNESS Nicole’s (561) 270-7045, 200 NE 2nd Ave., Ste. 102, Delray Beach SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / Boutique (Referred by Josie Hackner, Stephen Greene, & Ron Gilinksy) T-Mobile (561) 330-6211, 1821 S. Federal Hwy, Ste. 202, Delray Beach www.t-mobile.com – SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / Cellphone Sales (Referred by Ron Gilinsky)

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ur region is fortunate to have some of the top business leaders and prominent businesses in all of South Florida. These professionals and businesses move Boca Raton forward and help make it the greatest place to live, work, learn and play!

With their commitment, vision and passion for overall economic prosperity, the 2015 Business Award recipients have contributed our positive business climate, created jobs and maintained a quality of life that is second to none.

For almost three decades, the Boca Chamber has honored a Small Business Leader, a Business Leader and a Business of the Year for their achievements in the business community and for their

contributions to the overall betterment of Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2015 Business Award Recipients: Ken Lebersfled of Capitol Lighting, Small Business Leader of the Year; Stephen Klingel of NCCI, Business Leader of the Year; and The ADT Corporation, Business of the Year.

Please join us as we celebrate excellence in business on May 8th!

In addition to attending, you also have the opportunity to show your support for these recipients by becoming a sponsor, or by placing a congratulatory advertisement in the program booklet. Please contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com for details.

Sincerely, Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP President & CEO Boca Chamber

Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach (561) 789-5471, 1800 S. Federal Hwy, Delray Beach www.chick-fil-a.com – RESTAURANTS & BARS Ribbit IT Services (561) 404-2931, 22 Lake Eden Dr., Boynton Beach www.ribbitITservices.com – COMPUTERS, IT, TECHNOLOGY (Referred by Zane Remus, Remus Shutters)

Connect With New Customers at the Spring Business EXPO! Grow your business by showcasing your product and/or services at the

ReMax Services / The Mazmanian Team (561) 628-8982, 6070 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton www.albertm.remaxagent.com – REAL ESTATE / Residential

Spring Business EXPO.

This EXPO is open to businesses of all industries, so purchase your table today! *Exhibitor tables are for current Chamber members only.

Il Contadino Ristorante (561) 330-0004, 165 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach RESTAURANTS & BARS (Referred by Angie Nichols, The Hot Spot 813 Fashion Boutique & Marjorie Ferrer, DDA)

Attendance is FREE for Chamber members!

Non-Members $50

GFA International (561) 347-0070, 1215 Wallace Dr., Delray Beach www.teamgfa.com – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & SERVICES

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm Wyndham Hotel - Boca Raton 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton Fl, 33431

Apeiro Kitchen & Bar (561) 501-4443, 14917 Lyons Rd., Delray Beach www.apeirorestaurants.com – RESTAURANTS & BARS

DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTACTS & COCKTAILSSponsored by The Scirocco Group & Carmel Real Estate

EXHIBITORS: Reserve your table | only $199 per table * Chamber Members only

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*Display literature, show products, give demonstrations and/or hand out samples. *Meet fellow Chamber members eager to learn about your business.

RESTAURANTS:

Feature your cuisine to over 200 attendees!

April 16, 2015 • 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

at Eleven Salon & Spa 1440 N Federal Hwy in Delray Beach

Join us for our monthly Contacts & Cocktails event.

Member rate $10/Non Member Rate $20 Price includes lite bites and 2 cocktails For more information contact Patty at 561 278-0424 x105 or patty@delraybeach.com

FOCUS ON WOMEN NETWORKING BREAKFAST Guest Speaker Sheila G, Founder of Brownie Brittle May 12, 2015 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Prime Professionals Group Round Table/Sold Out When: Thursday, April 2nd / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trail Sponsored by: Allegiance Home Health, Inc. International Business Alliance Round Table When: Tuesday, April 7th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: 3601 N. Military Trail Sponsored by: Image 360 April Membership Breakfast When: Thursday, April 9th / 7:45 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.

Where: Via Mizner Golf and Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive. Sponsored by: Office Depot Office Max Government Affairs Committee When: Thursday, April 9th / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway Ribbon Cutting- Sign Partners When: Thursday, April 9th / 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Where: Sign Partners 1021 S. Rogers Circle, Suite 12 Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting When: Friday, April 10th / 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway New Member Orientation When: Tuesday, April 14th / 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m.

Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway Ribbon Cutting- Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza When: Wednesday, April 15th / 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 851 S. Federal Highway

Successful Women in Business Luncheon When: Thursday, April 16th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Where: Wyndham Hotel, 1950 Glades Road, Wyndham Way Economic Development Committee When: Tuesday, April 21st / 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway PULSE Network When: Tuesday, April 21st / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 21090 Saint Andrews Blvd.

Ribbon Cutting Executive Concierge Services of Palm Beaches When: Thursday, April 23rd / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Chez Marie French Bistro 5030 Champion Boulevard, Suite D3 Smart Talk for Women- Round Table When: Tuesday, April 28th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: BRIO Tuscan Grille 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239 Sponsored by: Samandhel Corporation Spring Business EXPO When: Tuesday, April 28th / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Wyndham Hotel - Boca Raton 1950 Glades Road / Wyndham Way Click here to register and more information Prime Professional Group Round Table When: Friday, May 1st/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trail Sponsored by: Allegiance Home Health

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ARTS•MUSIC•ETC 2015 DELRAY AFFAIR APRIL 10-11-12 - ART, FOOD, MUSIC

GEORGE BENSON SALUTES NAT KING COLE MICROBREWERIES ON TAP WITH THE BREW BUS

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Benson to sing in SoFla to benefit Nat ‘King’ Cole Generation Hope music education fund

Timolin and Casey Cole

By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer BOCA RATON, FL – A popular Michel Legrand song asks, “How do you keep the music playing?” The twin daughters of a legendary music icon have found the answer to the query that’s been posed by dozens of vocalists.

Timolin and Casey Cole of Boca Raton, daughters of music maker extraordinaire Nat “King” Cole, launched Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. in 2008 to honor the legacy, music and life of their father after learning that budget cuts in South Florida public schools have reduced arts program offerings.

In seven years, the twins have raised more than $750,000 to keep the music and culture playing for children with “the greatest need and fewest resources” in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

They raise cash by sponsoring concerts featuring top-notch singers like Mary Wilson, from the original Supremes, the Temptations and even their older sister, Natalie Cole.

“That’s our passion,” said Casey, and Timolin added, “We thought it would be fitting” as a tribute to their dad.

This year, the keynote fundraiser will be held April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, when 10-time Grammy Award winning singer/guitarist George Benson will take center stage at the fourth annual Generations Concert.

The musical agenda features an opening called “Generations of Talent,” where young people helped by the program perform. Then Benson, who two years ago recorded “Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” featuring arrangements by Nelson Riddle and Randy Waldman, will present his own musical portfolio.

The Cole sisters said Generation Hope supplies instruments, underwrites after-care programs, supports mentoring efforts, funds instruction and collects used instruments and refurbishes them for kids in danger of losing touch with music education. Money from the 2014 Generations Concert gave the twins the oomph to expand the reach of their program to fund the needs of the Florida Youth Orchestra, New World Symphony, Art Culture Center of Hollywood, Fla. and Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls in New York.

Palm Beach schools and organizations assisted by Generations include Boca Raton Middle School, Boca Raton Community High School, Lynn University Conservatory of Music and Plumosa Elementary School for the Arts.

“This is only the tip of the iceberg,” said Timolin, who noted the sisters want to take the program national. That expansion has already begun with Generation’s decision to join forces with the VH1 Save the Music program. That effort was launched two years ago with Ambassador Sara Bareilles (“Brave”) in response to the growing need for highquality, functional pianos in public schools and to provide students with a safe, inclusive community to be outstanding through the arts.

“Our family history is one of musical excellence and charitable giving,” said Timolin. “Our father was a trailblazer in the music industry and will live forever through his style, grace and unforgettable music. Our mother Maria, also an entertainer, sang with Duke Ellington and was known for supporting multiple causes throughout her life. By giving students the opportunity to enhance their musical talents and abilities, our family’s legacy lives on.”

“We believe that every child should be exposed to music education,” noted Casey.

“Research has proven that access to a quality music education engages students in the classroom and increases graduation rates; improves early cognitive development, math and reading skills; enhances learning in other core subjects; develops critical thinking and leadership skills and fosters self-esteem and the ability to work cooperatively in teams.”

Not only do the Cole sisters provide instruments, they visit schools where students have learned about their father’s career and musical prowess.

“They look forward to it,” the twins said. “It’s a real treat. We enjoy talking to them.”

A percentage of proceeds will also continue to underwrite the Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship 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 which provides intensive string instruction for up to 100 children with the greatest need and fewest resources each year.

To purchase benefit concert tickets visit natkingcolegenhope.org/concert or ticketmaster. com. For more information on Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc., call 561-213-8209 or email info@natkingcolegenhope.org.

The Generations concert is sponsored by NCCI, Florida Power & Light, Florida Public Utilities, West Boca Medical Center and

CBM of America. Media sponsors include 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.

Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

Sogetsu School. Class fee: $70 (members $60; advance registration required) Flower fee: $40

Schools and organizations that have received funding from the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. include: FLORIDA

PALM BEACH COUNTY: Boca Raton Middle School Boca Raton Community High School Belvedere Elementary School Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School KEC/Canal Point Elementary School Cholee Lake Elementary School Forest Hill Community High School Heritage Elementary School Jaega Middle School Lynn University Conservatory of Music North Palm Beach Elementary School Palmetto Elementary School Plumosa Elementary School of the Arts Summer Strings at Lynn University The Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship Roosevelt Community Middle School U. B. Kinsey Elementary School Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County BROWARD COUNTY: Arts and Culture Center of Ft Lauderdale Dillard High School Florida Youth Orchestra Piper High School DADE COUNTY: American Senior High School Guitars Over Guns Operation Heritage Elementary School New World School of the Performing Arts New World Symphony Northwest Miami Senior High School Palmetto Elementary School

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arts & ends MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN Announces Winners of 9th Annual Photo Contest

Plant Life: Melanie Valentine of West Palm Beach for “Canna Lilly”

After reviewing 121 entries – all photographs taken at Mounts of plant life, animal life, people in the Garden, scenic/ landscapes, and nature close-ups – Guest Judge Alan Chin Lee, himself a professional nature photographer, selected the following for special recognition:

APRIL AT MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

Best in Show: Janet James of West Palm Beach for “White Lotus” Animals in the Garden: Michael Wilson of Boynton Beach for “Zebra Longwing on Cosmos”

Landscape: Crystal Samuel of Fort Pierce for “Through the Mediterranean Window”

People in the Garden: Dale Koppel of Lake Worth for “Looking Through Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOP —The Art of Bamboo Basket Making with Shichiku Tanabe Tues, Apr. 7th, 10am–1pm or 2pm–4:30pm Learn the art of bamboo basket making from a master artist from Osaka, Japan in this hands-on workshop. Shōchiku Tanabe is a renowned bamboo craftsman whose work has been exhibited around the world and recently at Morikami in the 2013 exhibition, Contemporary Kōgei Styles in Japan. Get introduced to the history and beauty of bamboo craftsmanship, and learn how to apply traditional techniques combined with contemporary design to create three of your own bamboo baskets to take home.

Class fee: $80. Material fee: $30 IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: Ikenobo School 4-week session: Tuesdays, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 1–3pm Flower arrangement, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art. The Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and styles of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Class fee: $70 (members $60; advance registration required) Flower fee: $60 payable to instructor INTRODUCTION TO IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: Sogetsu School 4-week session: Wed. Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Flower arrangement, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art. Students in this course learn the basic principles and styles of the contemporary Sogetsu School, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. This introductory course is a prerequisite for Ikebana Flower Arrangement:

DEMONSTRATIONS OF SADO: The Way of Tea Saturday, April 11, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Observe Japanese sado, “the way of tea,” an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. The true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of green tea and a sweet can bring a calm perspective into a busy life. Cost: $5 with paid museum admission SADO TEA CEREMONY CLASS 2-week session: Sunday, April 12 & May 3 Time: Individual appts begin at 10:15am Learn to perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of Master Soei Chieko Mihori. Tea Ceremony Workshop (offered in November, January and March) is a prerequisite for this class. Cost: $55 (members $50; advance registration required) To register, please call 561-495-0233 x210.

HATSUME FAIR Sat & Sun, April 18 & 19, 11am – 6pm The 36th annual Hatsume Fair promises to be a spectacular event for the entire family!

Celebrating the first bud of spring, Hatsume, the Morikami’s largest annual event, transforms Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. The event features multiple stages of continuous entertainment where guests can experience taiko drumming performances, martial art and bonsai demonstrations, a costume contest, fashion show and much more! Avenues of artisan booths, anime dealers, plant sales, Asian and American food vendors, the Kirin Beer Garden, Sake Station, children’s activities and a bonsai exploration area are sure to delight festival-goers. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 10 and under; FREE for museum members and children ages 3 and under For more information about the Morikami, its exhibitions, programs and events, visit www.morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.

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THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG

through Apr. 19 / Delray Beach Playhouse One of the funniest and most engaging Neil Simon musicals of the 1970’s. Tickets are $30 and $15 for students (18 and younger), and can be purchased by calling the box office 561-272-1281 Ext. 4.

THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS

April 4 at 8pm / Kravis Center

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®

April 1-19 / Kravis Center Wed, Thurs & Sat at 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Fri at 7:30pm / Sun at 1:30 pm.

A groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Tickets are $43.

OKLAHOMA!

April 2 – April 26 / The Wick The first collaboration between the amazing duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Oklahoma! is set in the western Indian territory in the midst of a high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys and provides a colorful background against which Culry, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl play out their love story.

TOMMY TUNE

April 1-4 & 7-11 / Colony Hotel Broadway’s only 9-time winner of the prestigious Tony Award, Tommy Tune is widely recognized as one of the world’s most prolific director/choreographers, who has enchanted audiences over the past 50 years with his charisma, vision and innovation. Mr. Tune began his career as a dancer in Broadway shows. He soon stepped out of the chorus and into a principal role in the Broadway musical Seesaw, which won him his first Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. His first Broadway directing and choreography credits were for the original production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

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Apr. 9-26 / Thurs-Sat. 8pm / Sun. 2pm West Boca Performing Arts Theatre at West Boca High School-12811 Glades Rd Rent has become an iconic piece of theatre since its 1996 debut. Director Patrick Fitzwater is aware of the phenomenon and promises Slow Burn Theatre Company’s Rent will definitely be a contemporary version. $25$40 http://slowburntheatre.org or by calling 866-811-4111.

DELRAY AFFAIR The Temptations enjoyed their first major success with 1964’s “The Way You Do The Things You Do.” During the late 1960s and early ’70s, their style and songs changed to reflect the social and political upheaval; among them, “Cloud Nine.” Today, the group is as relevant as ever, and Otis Williams, one of the five original members, still performs.

The Four Tops were inducted in 1990 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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

Apr. 10-11-12 / Downtown Delray Friday & Saturday 10-6 / Sunday 10-5 The Delray Affair draws over 200,000 visitors each year from across the globe. Atlantic Ave from Swinton to the Intracoastal plus the grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts and Old School Square Park showcasing the works of 750 artists and crafters from across the nation. Add outstanding live music, beer and wine gardens, amazing food and The Art of the Automobile Showcase.

DIANA KRALL

April 6 at 8 pm / Kravis Center With her familiar breathy vocal and rhythmic lilt, pianist, singer-songwriter and Grammy Award-winner Diana Krall wows critics and sells out concert halls everywhere. Her return concert to the Kravis Center will feature songs from her latest album, Glad Rag Doll. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums. “One of the most quietly expressive jazz singers of her generation,” hails The New York Times.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $35

KYLE EASTWOOD BAND

April 7 & 8 / 7pm / JAZZIZ Nightlife In the 17 years since the release of From There To Here, Kyle Eastwood’s first album as a leader, the multi-talented double bassist, composer and producer has forged a dynamic musical path. Tickets: $25 General Admission; $45 Premium and $65 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz.com or 561-300-0730.

MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL

April 7-12 / Kravis On Broadway Tues, Thurs & Fri 8 pm / Wed & Sat 2 pm and 8 pm / Sun 2 pm Turn Up That Dial. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $25

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TOM PAXTON & JANIS IAN TOGETHER AT LAST

April 12 at 7 pm Sunday / Kravis Center Janis Ian and Tom Paxton make a great team.

In her songs, Janis doesn’t hesitate to address controversial topics (her first hit, “Society’s Child,” generated hate mail and death threats). Tom doesn’t shrink from addressing injustice or real-life challenges, either – think “Bottle Of Wine.” The two first performed together in 1964 at New York City’s Village Gate (Janis was 13).

Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre Tickets $20

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA

Keith Lockhart, Conductor Charlie Albright, Piano (Regional Arts Concert Series) April 13 at 8 pm (Monday) / Kravis Center Pianist Charlie Albright, 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, and ever-popular American conductor Keith Lockhart bring beloved British masterworks, famous French milestones, and a Shostakovich show-stopper.

- Vaughan Williams / Overture: The Wasps - Butterworth / A Shropshire Lad: Rhapsody for Orchestra - Shostakovich / Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 - Dvořák / Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $30

BOZ SCAGGS

April 15 at 8 pm (Wed) / Kravis Center In the ’50s, growing up in small towns, Boz Scaggs recalls, “I was swept away by music and radio.” His passions included blues, R&B, rock and jazz. After performing throughout Europe in the 1960s, Boz returned stateside and had several solo Top 20 hit singles during the ’70s, including the million-selling “Lowdown.” After a hiatus from singing and songwriting in the 1980s (“I just didn’t have any music in me”), Boz started the ’90s with what he calls his career’s “chapter two.” Since then, he has enjoyed a successful run, thanks to his trademark sound and his sincere respect for a wide variety of American roots music.

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BILLY STRITCH & JIM CARUSO

April 15 & 16 / Colony Hotel Widely celebrated as two of Manhattan’s most sophisticated musical goofballs, they sing, play and generally throw a party weekly at such NYC hotspots as Birdland and Bemelman’s Bar. An award-winning composer, arranger, vocalist, and jazz pianist of extraordinary range and sophistication, Billy Stritch breathes new life into the Great American Songbook, all the while bringing an easy sense of humor and showmanship to his performances.

Jim Caruso made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the smash hit Liza’s At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of the late, great Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers.

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Keith Lockhart, Conductor Charlie Albright, Piano (Regional Arts Concert Series) April 14 at 2 pm (Tues) / Kravis Center Pianist Charlie Albright, 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, and ever-popular American conductor Keith Lockhart bring beloved British masterworks and famous French milestones.

- Ravel / Le Tombeau de Couperin - Ravel / Piano Concerto in G Major - Walton / March Crown Imperial - Vaughan Williams / Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 in E minor - Britten / Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell (“Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra”) Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $30

CHRIS BOTTI

April 16 at 8 pm (Thurs) / Kravis Center Versatile trumpeter Chris Botti has recorded and performed alongside Barbra Streisand, YoYo Ma, Andrea Bocelli and Frank Sinatra. He has performed with the finest symphonies, and at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Chris’ success – including four numberone jazz albums and a 2013 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album – has even crossed over to audiences who usually prefer other genres of music. His expressive sounds and his soaring musical imagination are why Chris has sold more than 4 million albums and established himself as one of the most innovative figures in the contemporary music world.

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

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Tony Orlando to perform at Inaugural Apollo Awards for Musical Excellence In honor of its 10th Anniversary season, THE SYMPHONIA, BOCA RATON, will present the inaugural Apollo Awards for Musical Excellence during an exciting evening of music, fun, food and dancing on Saturday.

April 18, 2015 at JAZZIZ Nightlife.

The evening will include a 7 p.m. cocktail reception and an 8 p.m. award presentation, which will include a performance by guest star Tony Orlando.

The evening’s special honorees will be Edith and Martin B. Stein, for their support as founding benefactors of The SYMPHONIA, and their lifetime generosity to local civic, arts and cultural organizations. In addition to the Steins, Apollo Awards for Musical Excellence will be presented to well-known songwriter and Boca Raton resident Dennis Lambert and, posthumously, to musical legend Ervin Drake.

Tickets are $250 per person. VIP tickets are $300 per person and include a private reception and Meet and Greet with Tony Orlando and the award recipients.

To receive an invitation or to reserve tickets or a table, please 866-687-4201, email info@thesymphonia.org or visit www. thesymphonia.org

Slither on Over to Reptile Extravaganza

Brought to you by the same team that has produced Repticon reptile expos across the country for the past decade, ReptiDay will feature everything that Repticon’s 2-day shows offer, all packed into a single day.

ReptiDay features the same unique blend of vendors and breeders, offering hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals to area enthusiasts.

Top breeders and vendors will have animals, merchandise, cages, supplies, live and frozen feeders, and much more, as well as offer their expert advice about the animals, their habitats, feeding, and care.

In addition, world-class seminars by industry experts will educate and entertain throughout the day. Many of the seminars feature live animals with an opportunity for guests to interact with them. Free-entry raffles are held frequently during the event, offering guests the opportunity to win coveted prizes.

This event, held at the Universal Palms Hotel, offers great family entertainment which is suitable for all ages and for a very diverse range of enthusiasts.

The doors open to the general public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 5 p.m. At the door, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are admitted free.

VIP early-entry tickets may be purchased from our website at http://www.reptiday.com/ ftlauderdale.html.

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NICK CLOONEY Thursday, April 2nd, 2pm Nick Clooney has gone from delivering the news at age 16 on the air at WFTM in Kentucky, to mobilizing efforts to end violence in Darfur, addressing the United Nations Security Council, and hosting the politically conscious and socially relevant “Moments that Changed Us” on American Life TV. His career in journalism reflects his passion. He has been a reporter, anchor, managing editor and news director in cities across the United States. He is also George Clooney’s dad! Presented by Northern Trust, Delray Beach.

NEW! FIRST THURSDAY SITE TOUR Thursday, April 2nd / 10am / $5 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. Future First Thursday Site Tours will be given at both 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations necessary.

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SPRING EVENTS & CLASSES BEGIN! Crest Theatre Broadway Cabaret presents MARRIED TO BROADWAY Mon & Tues, April 6 & 7 / 8pm A celebration of romance on the Great White Way, this show stars RON SHARPE and BARBRA RUSSELL, who tied the knot (for real) while playing Marius and Cosette in Les Miserables. They are joined by Broadway stars, JAMES BARBOUR, who starred in A Tale of Two Cities, Assassins, Beauty and the Beast and Urinetown and NATALIE TORO, who starred in A Tale of Two Cities, a Christmas Carol and as Eponine in Les Miserables.

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 18th / 1-3pm Learn how you can discover or expand your creative potential! Visit with the art, photography and writing instructors and learn about spring/ summer classes and workshops. Enjoy a showcase of student work in the Crest Theatre Galleries (on display through November 2nd).

Spring Term 1 opens April 27th.

in this exhibit has been shown in galleries worldwide. An exciting companion exhibit, Adornment: A Faculty Showcase features works by instructors from the Center’s School of Creative Arts, who have each interpreted the theme of adornment. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.

Cornell Museum of Art Invites You to FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Friday, April 3rd / 6-9pm Start your evening right here! Experience the Museum’s current exhibits, “BLING: Art that Shines” and “Adornment: A Faculty Showcase.” Visit with exhibiting artists, and enjoy a little wine and cheese. Then make your way to other participating galleries on Atlantic Avenue, in Pineapple Grove and at Artists Alley. Coordinated by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority.

Catch A Rising Star Comedy presents BOBBY COLLINS Saturday, April 4th / 8pm Bobby Collins is one of America’s favorite comedians. With more than 200 stand-up performances around the country each year, he is a show-business institution, who has made millions laugh. The audience at a Bobby Collins show is half the fun!

Many of Bobby’s enthusiastic fans have been following him for years and know by heart some of his classic bits.

But Bobby keeps it fresh with new observations based on everyday life and his travels around the country.

“BLING: Art that Shines” and “Adornment” Illuminate the Cornell Museum of Art, through July 5 Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Monday and major holidays. Now open at the Cornell Museum of Art is the illuminating exhibit, BLING: Art that Shines, which features 16 internationally recognized artists who use diamond dust, crystals, metals, glass, mirrors, lights or glitter to give their work a sparkle effect. Artwork included

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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THE ADDAMS FAMILY – A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY

Apr 16–May 3 / Sol Theatre Thurs-Sat 7pm / Sat & Sun 2pm Evening Star Productions’ audiences are in for a fiendishly delightful treat. Sol Theatre will host Charles Addams’ wonderfully bizarre cast of characters. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Tickets: $25 ($10 for students) 561447-8829 / www.eveningstarproductions. org All performances at 3333 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN April 17 at 8 pm (Friday) / Kravis Center The world renowned all-singing, all-plucking superstars impress with their toe-tapping music, hilarious banter, and sheer superlative entertainment. Now with more songs, more tunes, and with yet more added bonus ukuleles. From Lady Gaga to “Ride of the Valkyries,” from “Housewives’ Choice” to “Voodoo Chile,” the Ukes’ genre-crashing antics continue.

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CELTIC WOMAN 10th Anniversary World Tour

April 18 at 3 pm & 8 pm / Kravis Center The spectacular musical experience features Celtic Woman performing traditional Irish tunes, contemporary pop songs and original music by Emmy-nominated music producer David Downes. A true celebration of Ireland with an unforgettable signature style, the angelic voices of Celtic Woman will touch the hearts of fans of all ages.

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

SERGIO MENDES

Apr 19 / 7:30pm / JAZZIZ Nightlife Producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist, Sergio Mendes’ influence on the music industry has spanned five decades and continues to evolve through new collaborations and mediums. Tickets: $45 General Admission; $75 Premium and $125 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz. com or 561-300-0730.

THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT (PEAK)

April 19 at 8 pm (Sunday) / Kravis Center Producer, keyboardist and composer Idan Raichel has become a global music icon since the unveiling of The Idan Raichel Project, a multi-ethnic tour de force that changed the face of Israeli popular music. The Project enchants audiences with entrancing fusions sung in Hebrew, Arabic and the Ethiopian languages of Amharic and Tigrit. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall. Tickets start at $20

SHANNON PLUMB: WHAT A CHARACTER a video Installation

Opens Apr. 21 / Boca Raton Museum of Art Shannon Plumb is a woman of many identities.

The native New Yorker explores her many life roles with low-tech props and a perfect sense of comedic timing in her ongoing series of short vignettes.

Towheads, 2013 will debut at a matinee on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Free with price of admission to the Museum. The 85-minute film (NR) is the first feature length work by artist and experimental filmmaker Shannon Plumb. A comedy about a housewife whose creative ambitions are stifled by domestic responsibilities is playfully acted by Plumb in a variety of disguises and eccentric characters. An extensive list of programming and events is available online at www.bocamuseum.org.

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April 24 at 8 pm (Friday) / Kravis Center Two-time Emmy winner, Grammy-winner and NY Times bestselling author, Kathy Griffin takes the stage for a night of take-noprisoners laughs. Kathy has co-hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and appeared on numerous talk shows including Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The View.

(For Mature Audiences.)

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $20

PETER WHITE

Apr 21 & 22 / 7:30pm / JAZZIZ Nightlife In the era ruled by the electric guitar, British-born, LA-based Peter White reigns supreme as one the world’s greatest masters of the nylon-string acoustic guitar. Tickets $35 General Admission; $75 Premium and $75 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz. com or 561-300-0730.

rock to world music and beyond. Tickets: $25 General Admission; $40 Premium and $55 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz. com or 561-300-0730.

PIPPIN

April 28 – May 3 / Kravis On Broadway Tues, Thurs & Fri 8 pm Wed & Sat 2 pm & 8 pm / Sun 2 pm Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production. The New York Times declared, “Astonishing! A Pippin for the 21st Century.”

The 2013 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?

This captivating new production is directed

by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess). Pippin features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts De La Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.

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MINDI ABAIR AND THE BONESHAKERS FEATURING SWEETPEA ATKINSON

Apr. 23 & 24 / 7:30pm Powerhouse saxophonist Mindi Abair was joined onstage by The Boneshakers featuring Sweetpea Atkinson for the first time at the Newport Beach Jazz Festival in June 2014. The sparks from Jacobs’ fiery guitar, Atkinson’s bluesy R&B vocals and Mindi’s gritty and rockin’ sax created a special blending of musical styles that can now be seen and heard all over the country. Tickets: $35 General Admission; $45 Premium and $75 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www. jazziz.com or 561-300-0730.

CHICAGO

April 23 at 8 pm (Thurday) / Kravis Center Considered one of the longest running and most successful pop/rock ‘n’ roll groups in history, Chicago is the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 artists of all time, coming in at #13. Lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and more. Formed in 1967 in Chicago, the “legendary rock band with horns” released their first album “Chicago Transit Authority” in 1969.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $39

MYTHBUSTERS – JAMIE & ADAM: UNLEASHED!

April 25 at 8 pm (Sat) / Kravis Center Jamie Hyneman’s final performance on tour!

The all-new, live stage show starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters, promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-thescenes stories. For the first time ever, fans will join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind-twisting and not always orthodox approach to science. This show is appropriate for all ages.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $35

ORLANDO TRANSIT AUTHORITY – Chicago Tribute Band

Apr. 26 / 7:30pm / JAZZIZ Nightlife Chicago, one of the most famous Rock-n-Roll Horn Bands in the world, is paid tribute to by Orlando Transit Authority Florida’s premiere Chicago Tribute Band. OTA is not just another cover band, but a true Tribute to the original group with incredibly talented musicians in the exact positions of the original Chicago group.

Tickets: $20. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz.com or 561-300-0730.

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

April 26 at 7 pm (Sunday) / Kravis Center RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles is a live multimedia spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Going further than before, RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics.

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ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY

Apr. 28 & 29 / 7pm / JAZZIZ Nightlife Acoustic Alchemy has spent over a quarter century making music and in that time they have not only received critical acclaim for their albums (including three Grammy nominations), but also have built a reputation for being one of the most exciting live bands in the business. Acoustic Alchemy has pushed the limits of the acoustic guitar’s potential by embracing a spectrum of musical styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to folk to

FREDA PAYNE

Ap. 30 / 7:30pm / JAZZIZ Nighlife Freda Payne is a Detroit native who never realized her talents until the early age of twelve.

Her piano teacher discovered her singing ability and from that point on Freda was singing for local affairs around Detroit and even entered talent contest on local TV as well as the national TV show, Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour.

Tickets: $35 General Admission; $55 Stage Left and $75 VIP. 201 Plaza Real (Mizner Park) www.jazziz.com or 561-300-0730.

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One of the things that I love about Delray Beach is the location! It is so easy to venture out and explore new places without traveling very far or spending much money. I am a 20year Florida resident still enjoys being a Florida forest! If you’re like me, read on to learn about great places to visit within 2 1/2 hours drive.

RIVER RANCH - This is a 2200-acre operating dude ranch that caters to tourists!

With really nice tents erected on platforms with screened in porches and gas grills, nice bathrooms... the “glamping” area! RV section, too. Nice hotel rooms and loads of amenities for visitors — horseback riding, golf, swamp buggy and airboat rides, pontoon boat rentals, swimming pool and gym, saloon and restaurant, bonfire, radio, golf cart rentals, I’ll stop now. You’ll feel like you’re out west. It is a beautiful spot and I recommend a oneor two-night stay. It is just outside of Yeehaw Junction so an easy drive on the turnpike.

MARCO ISLAND - Marco is a hop skip and jump across the expressway and feels very different than South Florida. It’s a beautiful peninsula with wonderful restaurants and hotels. I like the Boat House, a small quaint place on the water, but there is a nice Marriott

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there for chain hotel folks. Jack’s Marina Bar is a great pitstop to eavesdrop on the locals.

Be sure to drive the extra few miles out to find the wonderful Little Bar restaurant and have a drink at the casual biker-ish bar on the water called Stan’s. Both great places! I have spent a couple weekends in Goodland and absolutely loved how small and quiet, friendly and affordable it was. You can try the Pink House Motel - quirky, not perfect, 3 star, just right for me. Sunsets on the beach in Margo take your breath away.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH - Halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Miami you’ll find this great destination for a one-day, onenight trip. It is an interesting blend of places that have been remodeled and made trendy, mixed in with Old Florida establishments. Two miles of really nice, fine sand beaches grace the lively town that has a very pleasing array of shopping and dining choices. Several nice hotels and a few less expensive three stars can be found. The Caracol Restaurant is stunning, on the beach, with an incredible menu. El Tropico Restaurant on Collins Ave will delight Latin Food Lovers! This beach town is worth a visit, safe to walk around, and boasts diverse entertainment and eats -- you’ll enjoy it!

Florida Students Win Big at PBIFF

Stars Burt Reynolds, Vanilla Ice and Emily Brooke Presented the Awards Florida student filmmakers were honored on March 12 at the Star Trek inspired, Palm Beach International Film Festival’s 20th Annual Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) held at Lynn University’s Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton, FL. This next generation of Florida filmmakers was awarded with more than $10,500 in cash and scholarships. SSOF is the largest statewide film competition for students enrolled in high school and college film and television programs, and entries are judged by 27 industry professionals from around the United States and winning student films will be screened in their entirety during the film festival in March 2015. Florida residents, Burt Reynolds, Vanilla Ice, and Emily Brooke presented the students with the awards

Winning student films will be screened in their entirety on the “big screen” at the students’ own premiere during PBIFF on Sunday, March 29th at 4:15 PM at Cobb Theaters located at Downtown at The Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The winners that were revealed during the live award show included: BURT REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500) Lauryn Eisenstein, G-Star School of the Arts

SARA FULLER SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Julia Carlin, Palm Beach Central High School AUDIENCE AWARD ($500) Dave Merrill and Adam Watkins, Calvary Christian Academy, Picturesque FEATURE/SHORT, COLLEGE AWARD: 1st Place: John Francis and Kendall McCrory, Florida State University, Apalachicola 2nd Place: Kendall McCrory and Jessic Swalchick, Florida State University, Ruby Woo 3rd Place: Elizabeth Serral and Jill Somers, Florida State University, Southern Roots HIGH SCHOOL FEATURE/SHORT: 1st Place: Alexandra Barletta-Chacon, G-Star School of the Arts, Cold Morning 2nd Place: Dave Merrill and Adam Watkins, Calvary Christian Academy, Picturesque 3rd Place: Lyndsie Zimmerman, Mikaela-Rose Piotrowski, Dixie Hollins High School, Grief OTHER AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED: 1st Place Commercial/PSA Award Winner Raymond Knudsen, Erik Lucatero and Jesse Miller, Palm Beach State College, Be Yourself and No One Else 1st Place Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Environmental PSA Award Winner (New for 2015) Brandon Sims, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School, Drink Tap Water, Save Our Planet 1st Place Documentary Award Winner Sarit Sandler and Maddison Hobbing, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Fred 1st Place Music Video Award Winner Cristian Aguiar, G-Star School of the Arts, Unbreak my Heart 1st Place Animation Award Winner Michael Bidinger and Michelle Kwon, Ringling College of Art and Design, Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou 1st Place Nellie & Fred Chasin Screenwriting Award Winner Jessica Prescott, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Red and Blue 1st Place Poster Design Award Winner Joshua Legis, North Miami Beach Senior High School, 2016 Poster Design

CUBA:

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Contrasting Visions

Presented by Palm Beach Photographic Centre Curated by Internationally Renowned Digital Photography Pioneer Vincent Versace

Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the next exhibition would be CUBA: Contrasting Visions. Opening April 9 this exhibition will present more than 200 images taken during four different FOTOshoots in Havana and the surround countryside over the last year.

Vincent Versace, the internationally recognized pioneer in the art and science of digital photography, is curating the exhibition that will include more than 80 of his own photographs. The remaining photos were all taken by PBPC students, who participated in the photo shoots on 14 different days, including Carol Booth, Michael Holstein, Eric Isicoff, Jay Koenigsburg, Ken Kurzweil, Tommy Morrison, Carol Roberts and Leslie Slatkin.

“Much of Cuba has been left untouched since 1959, with beautiful beaux arts and art deco buildings, now crumbling into accelerated decrepitude,” says Versace. “Because the country has been so isolated and untouched for so long, the people have a sense of innocence and openness that is unique.”

“Even though I describe the Cuban experience as complexities made up of many little things, I want people who view this exhibition to see the hope in the people and their indomitable human spirit, even while living in the most difficult of places,” he says, adding that it was important to capture these incredible images, “the interesting plainness of Cuba today before the thundering herds start arriving in waves” now that a half century of travel restrictions are starting to lift.

The public is invited to the opening reception for CUBA: Contrasting Visions on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Vincent Versace is one of Nikon’s founding Nikon Ambassadors and is widely considered to be one of the top photography artists and visual storytellers of this era. He is a recipient of the Computerworld Smithsonian Award in Media Arts & Entertainment and the Shellenberg fine art award. His work is part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History and has been published in American Photo, Popular photography, The New York Times, Shutterbug, Outdoor Photography and numerous other publications. Mr. Versace is the author of several best selling books, and has been an active participant at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s annual FOTOfusion for more than 15 years.

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a 501(c)3 nonprofits arts organization dedicated to the enhancement of community through the photographic arts. It is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

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April 1 / Wed. 7pm / $75 2015 SUPERSTAR SPECTACULAR Special Event

The Delray Beach nonprofit arts and education-based Milagro Center teams up with Arts Garage for its annual fundraiser, 2015 SuperSTAR Spectacular Showcase: A Blast from the Past – A Tribute to the Music of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Arts Garage is the perfect venue for this musical performance and arts-orientated event, showcasing the talents of Milagro’s STARS and Teensages 6–17. Highlights of this high-energy event include dance, vocal, and spoken word performances by Milagro Center students, a display of dazzling student-created art available for sale, a silent auction of more than 50 fabulous items, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and beverages. Proceeds will benefit Milagro Center’s afterschool and summer camp STARS and Teen Programs. Please visit www. milagrocenter.org. Admission includes 1 free drink

April 4 / Sat. 8pm / $25-30-35 JEFF HARNAR Cabaret

Jeff Harnar is an Award-winning New York-based cabaret singer and recording artist with an unusually smooth, baritone voice and a fondness for the Broadway musical repertoire.

He is known for his critically acclaimed performances throughout top venues in Manhattan. He appeared at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in a sold-out solo concert, and most recently he was Michael Feinstein’s special guest in his Jule Styne tribute at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall.

April 8-9 / Wed.-Thurs. 7:30pm / $20-30 YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU Radio Theatre

In this modern adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the delightfully eccentric Sycamore family and the wealthy, conservative Kirbys must learn to co-exist when their children become engaged. At Arts Garage Radio Theatre, scripts adapted from classic movies during the heyday of radio will be performed live, with performers utilizing specially designed sound effect devices, providing a nostalgic trip to the past with a modern twist. Each play is recorded and posted at www.artsradionetwork.com for audiences to enjoy long after the curtain has fallen. Join us to relive the golden ages of radio.

April 9 / Thurs. 9am-3pm / $75 LOUDER THAN A BOMB FLORIDA PRELIMINARY BOUTS Free, Open to the Public

• 8 teams of high school poets will compete in a round-robin style poetry slam • Each bout consists of 4 schools competing against one another • Each bout is 5 rounds: 4 individual rounds and 1 round for 4-person collaborations • In rounds 1-4, there should be one mic and one mic stand on stage • In round 5, there should be four microphones with four microphone stands • The audience is going to vary. It will include the actual teams, faculty/staff, parents, friends, etc.

• Need space for tables w/snacks, water, etc.

Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) was founded in 2001, through the Young Chicago Authors, by Kevin Coval (YCA Artistic Director) and Anna West. LTAB is now the largest youth poetry festival in the world, featuring more than 120 schools representing over 100 zip codes within the Chicago-land area. LTAB was created to give Chicago youth a platform to share their stories.

The festival has since become a “bridge” for young people from many different backgrounds to come together and find a common ground through their narratives.

April 10 / Fri. 8pm / $25-35-45 ECLECTICA Groove Fusion

Eclectica is not just another funk/world/ rock/jazz/classical ensemble... they are a virtuoso groove event. This genre-defying band features the 5-time Grammy Award– winning drumming of Roy “Futureman” Wooten of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and electric violin virtuoso Tracy Silverman, heralded by the BBC as “the greatest living exponent of the electric violin.” Bass legend Steve Forrest completes the ensemble.

Eclectica is inventive, blazingly virtuosic and thoroughly entertaining.

April 11 / Sat. 8pm / $30-40-50 CircX CABARET Theatrical Circus Cabaret

Internationally renowned troupe CircX presents at Arts Garage their signature style of Cabaret, described often as: one part circus, two parts burlesque, a pinch of class and a dash of trash. This one hour interactive show features some of South Florida’s most revered and beloved circus and burlesque stars. Show is rated PG-13. (not appropriate for children).

Circ X is a traveling performance troupe and production company based out of

Miami FL. Directed by Diana Lozano, each performance is dedicated to creating unique cutting edge interactive entertainment.

Since its inception in 2002, the company has grown strong as an ensemble of Inter-actors, Dancers and Circus Artist. They incorporate corporeal mime, European Clowning, Commedia, Street Theater and Burlesque to create a performance that is wild, intense and outrageously funny.

April 12 / Sun. 7pm / $25-30-35 OMAR SOSA QUARTETO AFRO CUBANO Cuban Music

Omar Sosa, a native of Cuba, is a composer, pianist and bandleader renowned for his Afro-Cubano fusion music. He has received worldwide attention, including a lifetime achievement award and several Grammy nominations.

April 17 / Fri. 8pm / $30-40-60 ZEBRA Rock

Zebra is a hard rock band founded in 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring Randy Jackson (guitar and vocals), Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards and vocals) and Guy Gelso (drums and vocals).

Their self-titled album went platinum in 1982 and was the fastest selling debut album in Atlantic Records’ history, outselling major artists like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. When MTV aired music videos of their singles (“Tell Me What You Want”, “Who’s Behind The Door”, “Wait Until the Summer’s Gone”, and “Bears”), their album sales propelled to nearly 2 million worldwide.

April 18 / Sat. 8pm / $25-45 SEXMOB PLAYS FELLINI Jazz

Together for almost 20 years, Sexmob continues to redefine the jazz tradition. The band began as a showcase to feature the slide trumpet of leader Steven Bernstein, but has since grown into a band with a much larger mission: to put the fun back in jazz music. The venerable NYC group, voted New York City’s best band in 2000, is comprised of founding members Steven Bernstein (slide trumpet), Briggan Krauss (alto sax), Tony Scherr (bass) and Kenny Wolleson (drums).

Sexmob’s recent focus involves diving into Nino Rota’s iconic Federico Fellini film melodies, fearlessly defying musical parameters. They steer the arrangements

through gutbucket swing and ignite them with New Orleans brass band fervor. Felllini’s classic themes are the perfect foil for Sexmob’s improvisational psychedelia, old world beauty and hypnotic groove.

April 24 / Fri. 8pm / $15-20-25 ALI SIDDIQ Comedy

Winner of Comedy Central’s Up Next, Ali Siddiq is hilarious, real, and insightful. The Houston comedy legend has been seen on Showtime, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC, TV One, and Centric.

Ali has toured and worked with some of comedy’s most notable talent, including Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Kevin Hart, Bill Belamy, and Mike Epps, among others.

Headlining multiple US Comedy Clubs and others around the world, Ali has shown his ability to engage diverse audiences in a range of topics including fatherhood, politics, grocery shopping, education and even the Nigerian stripper associations. He is guaranteed to have you laughing all the way home.

April 25 / Sat. 8pm / $25-30-35 SIEMPRE FLAMENCO Flamenco Music & Dance

Siempre Flamenco returns to Arts Garage to present an authentic flamenco show and a fresh and engaging performance. Artists Paco and Celia Fonta preserve the art of flamenco through a brilliant trilogy of guitar, song and dance. The audience becomes witness to the vast array of human emotions that are expressed through flamenco, and are thus transcended in time as they partake in this vibrant culture.

April 26 / Sun. 7pm / $25-30-35 JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET Gypsy Jazz

Grammy award winner and music virtuoso John Jorgenson is known as the “US Ambassador of Gypsy Jazz”. With his blistering guitar licks and mastery of a broad musical palette, he has collaborated with stars like Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan. His worldrenowned Quintet will awe audiences with their dynamic, romantic, melodic sound. “If he comes around, don’t miss him. The show is golden. The music soars.” - Djangobooks

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member $22. For experienced canoers only.

Prepayment required at least 48 hours in advance (561) 544-8615 (minimum sign-up required to conduct program).

LITTLE WONDERS

Sat., April 4th, 10-11am

Hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds introduce your novice naturalist to a new animal each month.

Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one! A new topic each month, check gumbolimbo.org for details. Cost per child: Member $5 Nonmember $8. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walkins welcome based on availability.

BIG WONDERS

GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP Sat. April 11, 8-11am

Join Gumbo Limbo and millions across America for the nation’s largest community service program! Get involved by signing up for a beach or mangrove clean up with Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Event t-shirts (limited supply) and supplies provided by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. sponsors. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs!

Community service hours awarded, groups welcome. Reservations required (561) 5448615. Space is limited.

GREEN TURTLE GALLOP & TURTLE TROT

Sunday, April 12, 7:15am

Join us for the 5th Annual Green Turtle Gallop 10K run and 1-mile Turtle Trot. The proceeds will support Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s Sea Turtle Programs. The event will be held in Spanish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. Register at www.active.com.

PASSPORT TO THE PAST

Sunday, April 12, 12-4pm

Please join the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and the Florida Public Archaeology Network for an exploration into Palm Beach County’s rich cultural past. Children’s’ activities, nature walks, interactive exhibits and more will be featured. No fee.

HAMMOCK TRAILS

Tues., Apr. 7 & 14, 10-11:30am Wed., Apr. 1 & 8 & 16, 10-11:30am Sun., Apr. 5 & 12 & 19, 2-3:30pm Sat., Mar. 21st, 11:15am-12:45pm

Join us for a FREE guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required.

SEINING THE LAGOON Sat.Apr. 11th, 9:30-11am

Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals).Bring a change of clothes and towel. Age 10-adult, adult must sign up with children under 10.

Preregistration recommended. Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10 WETLANDS & WILDLIFE Fri., April 3 & 17, 3-5pm

Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland birds and ecosystems. Meet our Gumbo Limbo Naturalist at the Wakodahatchee boardwalk (call for directions). Ages 7-adult; children under 18 must sign-up with an adult. Reservations recommended; online at gumbolimbo.org or call (561) 544-8615. Cost: No Fee MANGROVE PADDLE

Sat., April 4th, 10am-12pm Sat., April 18th, 9:30-11am

Nature-lovers, get close up and personal with birds, crabs, spiders, and other swampy critters! Discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a boardwalk tour at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through sheltered mangrove trails, and out into the open Intracoastal waters! Must be proficient at canoeing and able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. Ages 7-adult. One adult required per child under 18. Cost per person: Member $15 Non-

Sat., April 4th, 11:30am-12:30pm

Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one! With crafts, lessons, and a guided tour, your novice naturalist will be immersed in the world of marine and coastal habitats and the animals that reside within! A new topic each month, check gumbolimbo.org for details. Cost per child: Member $5 Non-member $8.

Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

ECO-WATCH LECTURE SERIES: GET ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CUTTING EDGE Wed., April 1 & 15, 7-8:30pm

Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Attend Gumbo Limbo’s lecture series for a presentation

by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. Recommended for ages 14 & up.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walkins welcome based on availability. Cost per person: $5 donation BEACH TREASURES

Wed. April 15th, 3:30-5pm

Jingle shells? Kitten’s paw? Oh, what treasures you may find… sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts!

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Cost per person: Member $5 Non-member $8 at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Cost per child: Member $5 Non-member $8 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

What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of sharks, sting rays, and other marine life during these FREE daily feeding presentations.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No

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INDOOR AQUARIUM FEEDINGS Daily at 2:30pm

What do eels eat, or better yet, HOW do eels eat? Which fish rule the school? Why are female seahorses the envy of all the girls?

Learn about these and other sea creatures during our FREE daily feeding presentation!

No reservations required. Meet in the Nature Center. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

VOLUNTEERING AT GUMBO LIMBO Do you like RETAIL? Is EDUCATION your passion? Do you like to meet and talk to NEW PEOPLE every day? If so, then we need YOU! There are over 20 volunteer positions available at Gumbo Limbo! Our volunteers contribute over 30,000 hours annually!

We could not survive without the tireless efforts of our capable, dedicated volunteers… people just like YOU! A few benefits of being a Volunteer at Gumbo Limbo include a discount in the Gift Store, invitations to volunteer appreciation events, free or discounted programs, the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Contact Debbie Wilson (561-544-8609 or dwilson@myboca.us) to set up an interview TODAY! Volunteer opportunities available for adults and teens age 16 and up.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton (561) 544-8605

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SHORTS CUTS 5 April 17-26th

Bad dreams, silent schemes, power plays, dates with gays, midnight facts, evil pacts and more

The Playgroup presents SHORT CUTS 5. Nine funny and dramatic plays by local playwrights, all ten minutes or less. Settings include a police station, a hotel lobby and other places involving a cellist, the devil, a waiter and a dead guy. Directed by Joyce Sweeney and Brian Reeves.

Six performances at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Plaza, Boca Raton, FL. April 17th through April 26th, 2015. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. All seats $25. Call (954) 5920226 or visit www.theplaygroupllc.com

BLIND DATE – It’s never too late to try something new. By Stuart McIver Jr., (Pompano Beach

IS IT A DREAM? - An old familiar dream turns into a nightmare. By Marnie Bauman, (Boca Raton)

Robin Alexander and David Ehrlich

SHE’S OFF HER ROCKER - There’s more than one way to get a man out of his recliner. By Donna Warfield, (Delray Beach) ROMANCE A LA MEDICARE – There’s a lid for every crackpot. By Joe Feinstein, (Boca Raton)

8TH CHAIR - Maestro “plays” the cellist.

By Tyler Leeps, (Boca Raton) REBECCA AT MIDNIGHT - On the roof it’s peaceful as can be. By Diane King, (Fort Lauderdale) SILENT BUT DEADLY - Even enhanced interrogation won’t make this one talk. By Brian Reeves, (Palm Beach)

Irene Kessler and Stan Orlin TURNABOUT - Dad was told by mother, you can’t have one without the other. By Todd Caster, (West Palm Beach)

THE LAST STEP – Dancing with the devil can cost. By Shep Wolsky, (Boca Raton)

George Wentzler and Fran Friedman Photos courtesy of George Wentzler.

Fern Katz and Stan Orlin Founded in 2010, The Playgroup is committed to showcasing the work of local artists; playwrights, directors and actors.

We only produce original plays by local playwrights and in addition to our three productions per year, we also hold monthly workshops at the Glades Road Library in Boca Raton, Fl. where playwrights can develop their projects and network with local actors and directors. Productions of this canon include: LITTLE PIGGIES and BROKEN ANGELS

by Todd Caster, JOSEPH ANDREWS by Peter Hawkins, THE MONSTER PROJECT

by Brian Harris, THE LAST OF THE AZTECS by Joe Feinstein, and four one-act evenings: SHORTCUTS 1,2,3 AND 4. The Playgroup constantly seeks new playwrights to showcase. Visit our website at http://www. theplaygroupllc.com

DELRAY MARKETPLACE MUSICFEST Free Thursday Night Concerts

Delray Marketplace, Delray Beach’s popular 254,686 sq. ft. dining, entertainment and shopping destination, is pleased to announce the April “Marketplace Music Fest” concert lineup featuring free and open-tothe-public live entertainment in the center’s amphitheater every Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfortable seating.

April 2 JIMMY STOWE & THE STOWAWAYS American pop with a tropical twist April 9 CASEY RAINES BAND high energy country rock band April 16 DOUBLEBACK South Florida’s finest 80’s cover band April 23 BACKBONZ popular rock and roll tunes April 30 THE DRIVIN’ SOUTH BAND high energy rock and roll blues band Located at 14851 Lyons Road just west of the Florida Turnpike with easy access off of West Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road, Delray Marketplace is well-positioned to draw from the local Delray market, plus residents and visitors in the Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and southwest Palm Beach County areas. Nestled between high-end gated communities, country/golf clubs and resorts, and quality new home construction, Delray Marketplace is Delray Beach’s newest hot spot.

For more information on Delray Marketplace, please call (561) 865-4613 or visit www.delraymarket.com.

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Lynn University Conservatory of Music Public invited to 11 Musical Performances

‘The Lynn University Conservatory of Music’s talented students and extraordinary performing faculty represent the future of the performing arts, and we look forward to sharing the beautiful world of music with our friends and neighbors,” said Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor,. “We urge fans of classical music to join us on the Lynn campus for some magnificent presentations.”

Tickets may be purchased at the Lynn box office, located in the Wold Performing Arts Center at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at events.lynn.edu or by phone at 561-237-9000.

April 9 / Thursday: 7:30 p.m. / $20 MIAMI BRASS Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center April 11-12 / Sat. 7:30 pm / Sun. 4 pm LYNN PHILHARMONIA NO. 6 Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa Bernstein: Symphonic Suite from On The Waterfront Gershwin: An American in Paris Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Individual tickets are $50 for Box, $40 for Orchestra and $35 for Mezzanine April 14 / Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. / FREE NINTH ANNUAL NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL Spotlight No. 1: Young Composers Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall April 15 / Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. / FREE NINTH ANNUAL NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL Master Class with David Noon Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

April 16 / Thursday: 7:30 p.m. / FREE NINTH ANNUAL NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL Spotlight No. 2: The Music of David Noon Featuring the world premiere of the Lynn 2015 commissioned work.

Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall April 19 / Sunday: 3 p.m. / $10 CHILDREN’S CONCERT Sponsored by Friends of the Conservatory Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall April 23 / Thursday: 7:30 p.m. / $10 DEAN’S SHOWCASE NO. 4 Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall May 2 / Saturday: noon / FREE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

“Brew at the Zoo” Returns to the Palm Beach Zoo April 11th The third annual “Brew at the Zoo,” presented by Dixie Grill & Bar, returns to the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. With more than 25 craft breweries, including the local favorites, live music and delicious food, the event is Palm Beach County’s most unique craft beer festival!

Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early, since tickets must be purchased in advance and the event is predicted to sell out.

“Brew at the Zoo” guests must be 21 years old to enter, with a government-issued photo ID. Email info@palmbeachzoo.org for additional information.

“The popularity of ’Brew At The Zoo’ allows us to put a special focus on South Florida brews,” said Ron Brooks, events manager for the Zoo. “We’re proud to promote sustainability, and the reduced impact on the environment that comes from consuming local products.”

May 2 / Saturday: 7 p.m. / FREE VIOLIN MASTER CLASS WITH ELMAR OLIVEIRA Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall May 7 / Thursday: 7:30 p.m. / $10 CLASS OF 2015 IN CONCERT Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Kravis Center and Pratt Institute to Unveil Designs for Sculpture on Kravis Grounds The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation, and Pratt Institute, a renowned New York City-based college that educates creative thinkers from around the world, have partnered in a competition in which eight select Pratt students have been invited to design a site-specific donor recognition sculpture for the Kravis Center.

Six art and design leaders and one elected official will serve as judges for the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition, which will culminate in an invitation-only awards ceremony and dinner hosted by the Kravis Center. The jury includes Norton Museum of Art Director and CEO Hope Alswang, Palm Beach County Cultural Council President and CEO Rena Blades, former Tiffany & Co. Design Director John Loring, City of West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, landscape architect Mario Nievera, Executive Vice President of D Stephenson Construction, Inc., Kravis Center board member and Pratt alumnus Joseph Sanches and interior designer Scott Snyder.

The partnership and creative vision behind the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition was conceived by Pratt Institute Trustee/Alumnus and Kravis Center Founder Member Bruce M. Newman, a former antiques gallery owner and well-known collector who authored two books, “Fantasy Furniture” (Rizzoli, 1989) and “Don’t Come Back Until

You Find It” (Beaufort, 2006). Designs will be presented by the students in person in West Palm Beach on April 7.

“The partnership between the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute is a unique opportunity for Pratt’s talented students to channel their creativity into designs for a site-specific piece of art,” said Newman.

“The competition provides students with access to a distinguished performing arts organization where they can apply 21st century technologies to address real-world design challenges,” he added.

A multidisciplinary group of Pratt industrial design and architecture students was selected to participate in the competition, which began in fall 2014. Guided by Associate Industrial Design Professor Robert Langhorn, the students were invited by the Kravis Center to incorporate lighting and seating elements into their artistic designs, and to find compelling ways to honor donors to the Center’s Helen K. Persson Society which recognizes donors to the Center’s Permanently Restricted Endowment Fund. The student design proposals take inspiration from the Kravis Center site and the various performances regularly featured at the venue. Collectively, the projects include a creative blend of traditional and digital technology and fabrication techniques.

The judges will be able to view each design at an exclusive breakfast on April 7. The students will be recognized at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition Awards Ceremony.

All attendees will be required to wear a wristband specific to their admission level. All ticket purchases are final, with no refunds.

VIP Admission costs $65, and includes: • Early admission at 5:30 p.m.

• Limited edition t-shirt • Exclusive premium beer samples • Buffet meal in the air-conditioned Tropics Café with live music by Andre Michaud • All elements of a General Admission ticket General Admission is $35, and includes: • Admission beginning at 6 p.m. until the festival closes at 9:30 p.m.

• Collectible sampling mug • Unlimited samples from 25 brewers, estimated 60+ different brews (Please drink responsibly) • Much of the Zoo will be open (note; some animals may be sleeping or choose to stay in the shadows) • Up-close animal encounters throughout the evening • A variety of food to purchase from local restaurants and/or food trucks (cash or credit) • Live music by The Goodnicks in the Interactive Fountain Plaza and Bobby G in the Mayan Plaza Designated Driver Admission is $15 includes: • Admission to the Zoo beginning at 6 p.m.

(5:30 p.m. when with a VIP ticket holder) • Free water and soft drinks at the Tropics Café Snack Bar • A pledge to arrive sober and not consume any beer during the event.

“Local don’t drive country to product,” Brooks continued. from nearby, which leads to a footprint.”

breweries trucks crossdeliver their “They come lower carbon

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

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Breakfast at Boston’s on the Tour Local Microbreweries with The Brew Bus Beach - Sunny-side Up with toast, bacon, or chicken apple sausage, or the beach special that includes two pancakes with your eggs, plus breakfast potatoes. The smoked salmon bagel platter is a sure winner as is the western breakfast wrap and the spinach and cheese quiche. Bite into some creative flavor with a p+b+j waffle stuffed with peanut butter mousse, blueberry jam, and whipped cream. It’s going to be tough deciding between the bananas Foster pancakes, the brioche French toast, and the ultimate coconut cream-stuffed French toast with fresh strawberries and caramelized bananas.

Delray’s most beloved restaurant, Boston’s on the Beach, launches a new, energy-packed breakfast menu that will fuel up your morning and set the pace for an active South Florida day. Guests can jump-start their appetites with a steaming cup of fresh-brewed coffee, while digging into the “Sunny-side Up” menu.

There is an extensive selection of nutritional choices – from classic, farm-fresh omelets and eggs Benedict to trendsetting sweet potatomarshmallow sticky buns, smoothies, and breakfast wraps.

The immune-boosting, supercharged smoothies with Greek yogurt will ensure you are running on all cylinders. Boston’s breakfast grains are truly inspired with a granola starter with banana or fresh strawberries added, or try the breakfast banana split with Greek vanilla yogurt, a selection of berries, granola, and candied walnuts.

Classic breakfast offerings will get your morning sizzling such as the two-egg special

Boston’s enticing, new Sunny-side Up breakfast menu will wake up your morning routine and get your day off to a perfect start.

The breakfast menu is served seven days a week starting at 7:30 a.m., with outdoor patio dining or indoor seating.

Boston’s on the Beach, 40 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33483, 561-2783364, bostonsonthebeach.com

Pictured: Eggs Benedict, The Wicked Mary, Fresh OJ Mimosa; Breakfast Banana Split; Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast and Sweet PotatoMarshmallow Sticky Bun Photos by: Gyorgy Papp

For many craft beer enthusiasts, being able to visit multiple breweries in one day is often the hardest part about enjoying local craft beer. The Brew Bus offers public brewery tours and private charter packages that visit local breweries in South Florida.

The Brew Bus – South Florida offers a variety of all-inclusive tours each week where passengers can sample beer and get a behind the scenes look at brewery operations.

The Brew Bus was born in Tampa, which was recently ranked as the #5 beer city in country by Liveability magazine.

Miami, West Palm Beach, and Ft Lauderdale are catching up in ranking. Breweries including Funky Buddha Brewing, Due South, and Saltwater Brewing are quickly turning South Florida into one of the country’s top craft beer destinations, and The Brew Bus South Florida is helping to make that happen.

The Brew Bus idea fermented when owner, Anthony Derby, was a student at the University of Colorado. Considered one of the craft beer Mecca’s of the United States, Anthony attempted to visit numerous of Colorado’s renowned microbreweries in one day, but quickly realized how difficult and unsafe this could be just after a couple of beers. He discussed the concept of a microbrewery tourism company in his hometown of Tampa to his mother, current President of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and shortly after The Brew Bus was born.

Originally started as a private charter service, The Brew Bus quickly grew to offer weekly public tours. When they received a special license to serve beer on the bus, they couldn’t decide which local beer to feature so they crafted their own brand, Brew Bus Brewing, which is served on-board.

“We’re not just an ancillary tourism business,” said Derby. “We’re here to bring new business to our local breweries and introduce people to craft beer. We really

want to see the craft beer scene in Florida continue to grow.” Aaron Caplan, college roommate of Anthony, now resides in Delray Beach and is the Manager of the South Florida division of Brew Bus USA. The Brew Bus South Florida offers public tours and private charters to local breweries between the West Palm, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami areas. Public events leave from Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, however

private charters can be customized to pickup at a location convenient to your group. To book your trip visit brewbususa.com or email Aaron@brewbususa.com

“Taste Atlantic Avenue”

Sat., April 4, 11, 25 • 11am-2pm $65 Ocean to the Intracoastal Itinerary

“Pineapple Grove” Third Thursdays

April 16th • 5-8pm $65 Private tours are available for groups of 10+.

For more info, please visit our website: www.SavorOurCity.com or call Denise at (954) 410-3177

Hooch and paired bites at 50 Ocean

Benefits the Delray Beach Historical Society

Bill Bathurst, Chef Blake Malatesta, Millie Wikinson, Mark DeAtley and Steve Miskew - photo by Janis Bucher

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Author Mark Spivak photo by Janis Bucher

enowned author and wine and spirits authority, Mark Spivak, captivated guests at 50 Ocean as he relived his yearlong backwoods adventure visiting current-day moonshine entrepreneurs in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Each guest received a copy of his latest book, Moonshine Nation: The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle, which documents the evolution of the down-home American tradition of the first distillers onto the modern moonshiners who are still embracing their white whiskey heritage.

Guests enjoyed handcrafted moonshine-inspired cocktails, and 50 Ocean’s executive chef Blake Malatesta’s inspired paired bites. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Delray Beach Historical Society.

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