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ometimes a great notion takes root in our minds and demands our attention. On March 28-29, 2015, one of those great notions springs to life, The Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest! The 1st Annual Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest pays tribute to our unique American whiskey, Bourbon and the most addictive meat on the planet, Bacon. Is Bacon & Bourbon perhaps the greatest culinary pairing in the universe? We leave that judgment up to you!
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t is time for the 7th annual Savor the Avenue on March 26th! Experience an evening of dining under the stars – and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue – at the food and wine event of the year. Join hundreds of guests – and 18 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants – at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks and 1,300 feet long stretching from Swinton Avenue east to Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1). This is the event you don’t want to miss!
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n Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14th, 2015, Festival Management Group proudly continues its long standing association with the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival. Festival Management Group kicks off the weekend of festivities with their St. Pat’s Festival which takes place in downtown Delray Beach on the front lawn of Delray Beach Center for the Arts at the corner of Atlantic & Swinton Avenue. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 13th and continue on through Saturday evening in conjunction with the Parade. The 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues their tradition of honoring the service of the International Firefighters. The 2015 parade once again draws Marching Pipe & Drum Bands from around the world. In past years, marching firefighter bands from Dublin, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Canada and Australia have joined the festivities. Join us for one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the nation and pay tribute to the brave Firefighters across the globe. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an annual tradition Continued on page 6
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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.
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Meet the Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Special Election Candidate Q & A- See pages 8-10 HEALTH/STYLE
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This Month in South Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14 DELRAY AFFAIR SPECIAL SECTION
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The City of Delray Beach will hold its First Non-Partisan Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, to fill three (3) seats of the five member City Commission. City residents will elect two (2) City Commissioners (Seats #1 and #3), and Mayor (Seat #5), each serving three year terms. All terms commence Thursday, March 26, 2015, when newly elected officials are sworn in during the Annual Organizational Meeting at 6:00 pm in City Hall Commission Chambers. Should a tie occur between the top two candidates for any seat, a Second Non-Partisan Election will be held on Tuesday, March 24. The official candidate qualifying period, which began at noon on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, closes at noon, Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Any person seeking to qualify as a candidate must have been a resident of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, who became an elector of the City Continued on page 8
Delray Beach Historical Society Honors Farming Families, Celebrates our Agricultural Heritage
…“So are we all toilers of the soil, keepers of the earth.”
From a letter dated 1902 from Anna Hofman, wife of farming pioneer Adolf Hofman, to her mother.
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The adventurous spirit of our early farming settlers and modern farming families will be remembered and celebrated beginning March 6th – April 30th, 2015. The Delray Beach Historical Society presents, “Delray Beach’s Agricultural & Farming Heritage,” an extraordinary exhibit detailing how our town was built through the stories and images of our earliest farming pioneers. From early Seminole settlement camps to current day farming families, this Exhibit will explore a part of our history not widely known. “This is one of the most comprehensive exhibits we’ve ever created, offering visitors perspective on how we developed as a community and what brought people here from the beginning. Since this Exhibit will coincide with the Delray Affair, we’re excited to share the history of the Gladiolus Festival days, straight form our archival collection,” says Historical Society President, Leslie Callaway. The story goes that in the late 1800’s word spread that the area around the town of Linton was America’s last frontier with an abundance of water and rich soil. Advertisements and land sale notices touting fertile farmland available at inexpensive prices attracted people from the Bahamas, the Eastern Seaboard and as far away as Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. African-Americans from northern and western Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina were the first non-native farming settlers in the Delray area, pioneering a rich agricultural heritage. Filled with awe for the Continued on page 13
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Participating Restaurants: Tryst, 32 East, Cabana Nuevo Latino, Salt 7, Prime, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar & The Fat Rooster, The Office, Taverna Opa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Vic & Angelo’s, Caffe Luna Rosa, Solita Delray, 50 Ocean, Max’s Harvest & Max’s Social House, D.I.G, Lemongrass, Cut 432. Each 4-course dinner is paired with select wines that are donated by local beverage distributors to each restaurant. Reserve Your Seat: Last day to reserve your seat is March 19, 2015 if it is not sold out before this date. Each restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner paired with complimentary wines. The menus are available only online at bocamag.com or downtownderlaybeach.com/ savor-and-tastemakers or at the restaurant. Contact the restaurant of choice to make your reservation. Seating is limited for each restaurant.
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Event Details Hosted by: Steve Weagle, WPTV NewsChannel 5 Where & When: Location: Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Rain Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 Time: 5:30–9 p.m. *Street closes at 2pm. Charity: Campaign for Grade Level Reading, City of Delray Beach
Sponsors: Savor the Avenue is sponsored by: Delray Beach Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Atlas Party Rental, Delray Garden Center, Grimes Events & Party Tents, Seaside Builders and Vista BMW. Savor the Ave Table Décor Contest: For the third year, the Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table to receive the Silver Plate Award! From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant puts its unique touch to showcase their style at each table. We encourage you to arrive early and walk the avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables. How To Check in: Arrive the evening of March 26 and make your way to the restaurant location on East Atlantic Avenue. Each restaurants’ tables will
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be set near their physical location. Check in with the host/hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue bracelet. Show the bracelet to receive a complimentary cocktail at your restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.downtowndelraybeach. com for a Savor restaurant map. Greet, Toast & Dine! 5:30–6:15 p.m. After checking in, enjoy a complimentary drink during the welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant. Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night! 6 p.m. Seating begins. 6:15 p.m. Welcome Comments, Grand Toast, Table Decor Contest Winners. Hosted by Steve Weagle, Storm Team 5 Chief Meteorologist, WPTV NEWS 6:30–9 p.m. Four-course dinner to be served with donated custom adult-beverage pairings Attire: Downtown Delray Beach evening casual Parking: Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations. Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event. Side streets will remain open for vehicle access. Visit downtowndelraybeach. com/parking for more parking information.
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Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club to host the 3rd Annual Be Great Celebration Dinner Event honors Jerry Lower & Mary Kate Leming of The Coastal Star DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls of Delray Beach will host its Third Annual Be Great Dinner on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Delray Beach Marriott, located at 10 North Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 to honor young Club members and influential community partners. In just its third year, the Be Great Celebration Dinner, presented by Goldman Sachs, supports programming for the children served by the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach, and celebrates achievements of the young Club members and community partners. The honorees this year are Jerry Lower & Mary Kate Leming, publisher and editor of The Coastal Star. Mary Kate Leming and Jerry Lower photo Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
The Be Great Celebration Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $150.00; tables for ten are $1,500.00. Tickets can be purchased at www.bgcpbc.org or by calling Kristen Cummins at (561) 683-3287. The event co-chairpersons are Beau Delafield, John Lynch, Patsy Randolph and Tom & Kirsten Stanley. Beau Delafield, the Club’s board chairman says: “The important message of the Be Great Celebration Dinner is that through the support of the community, it’s enabled us to continue to grow and improve the Club here in Delray Beach. While some areas in town are thriving, other parts are
struggling and this event has been a vehicle to create a safe haven for the children of the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club.” The 2015 dinner committee members include Honorable Cary Glickstein, Donna Ayers, Joe and Ginny Barbary, Van and Marion Black, Jay and Amy Crompton, Marc and Melissa de Baptiste, Beau and Carrie Delafield, Mason and Lisa Delafield, Gerry and Ginna Donnelly, Kathy Fay, Gary and Penny Kosinski, Muriel Losee, Tom and Hilary Lynch, Brenda Medore, Jenny Mullin, Michael and Susan Mullin, Eileen Pettus, Greg and Molly Reynolds, Bruce Rockwell, John and Jorgette Smith, Louise and Henrik Vanderlip, Richard Viens and Patricia Werhahn , Alex and Juliet Warner, Rich and Emily Wilson, Victoria Wood and Greg and Bettina Young. All proceeds from the Be Great Celebration Dinner will help support programming for more than 300 children who attend the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach for a safe, fun, and educational environment after school and during the summer. Children participate in a variety of programs in the arts, education and career development, sports, fitness and recreation, technology, character and leadership development and health and life skills. Sponsorships and tickets are available. If interested, contact Kristen Cummins at (561) 683-3287 or kcummins@bgcpbc.org. For more information on this event, visit the website at www.bgcpbc.org. About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The thirteen Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 6,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www. bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.
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Down Farm &with Farmer Jay Wishingon Youthe A Happy Healthy New Year Q & A with Jason McCobb
Meet Jason McCobb better known as “Farmer Jay.” Maybe you’ve heard about his educational program for kids called “Farmer Jay’s Jr. Sprouts,” or that he constructed the sustainable gardens at The Breakers Hotel, Max’s Harvest and Dig, or perhaps you’re lucky enough to have met his pet pig, Pearl (she’s a cutie, trust us!) We took a few moments to dig (pun intended) beneath the surface and learn more about Farmer Jay who you can find every Saturday at the Delray GreenMarket. Q: How many years have you been a vendor at the Delray GreenMarket? A: This is my first year here, but I’m really excited to be a part of it. The mix of vendors and the great, accommodating staff really make it special.
Q: What’s your favorite Delray event (besides the GreenMarket of course)? A: The best stinkin’ party around, Garlic Fest! Q: What are three items we could always find in your fridge or pantry? A: You would find eggs, veggies and beers.
Q: How did your business come about? Q: If you were trapped on a desert island A: Honestly, I recognized that we had a food what three items would you ideally have? system in distress, and I wanted to do my part. A: Chocolate (because I hear you can live on There was a void in sustainable foods, and, Old School Square Park • Half block North of Atlantic Ave on NE 2nd Av just that if needed) seeds to grow my own with my background and my network, I knew (561) 276food - 7511 DelrayGreenMarket.com and my•knife. I could help.
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Q: Share a fun fact that people may not Q: What is one business tip you would /delraygreenmarket @DelrayGreenMrkt @delraygreenmarket know about you. share with someone looking to start A: I actually launched Red Bull in South Florida. selling his or her goods locally? A: Make it yourself and stay true to your Q: What are your favorite words to live beliefs. It goes a long way. by/ favorite quote? A: “For the greater good!” Q: Top three words to describe your product. Q: What is your favorite product that A: “Grow your own.” you sell? A: Tea Herbs Q: Why is shopping local so important and valuable? Q: If you could be a celebrity for a day, A: Definitely to stimulate the local economy. who would it be? Supporting local farmers is critical in every A: Richard Branson – of course! market. Q: What is your favorite restaurant in downtown Delray Beach? A: Tough question and depends on my mood! Max’s Harvest and 3rd and 3rd are at the top of the list.
Q: All time favorite movie/book/band/ author? A: Secret Life of Plants by David Attenbourough and Conscious Health by Ron Garner. Would recommend both!
Q: What is your favorite place to visit and spend time in Delray Beach. A: Outside anywhere – guess that is fitting and predictable since I am a farmer and live in Florida!
Q: If you could host a dinner party with anyone (past, present, future) who would you invite? A: Hands down – Bob Dylan.
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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.
Ferline F. Mesidort Hometown: Delray Beach, FL Profession: Neighborhood Services Administrator, City of Delray Beach Vision for West Atlantic: I see a future full of vibrancy, focusing on culture and diversity. Where the neighborhoods have increased opportunity, growth and are welcoming and safe. Individuals full of a care and personal involvement. Where community is not just a word but a way of life. Favorite quote: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin What you may not know about me: I love the art of photography. I love to draw although I cannot find enough hours in the day to continue and dabbled in poetry as a student. Learning never ends.
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It’s Time to Go for #1!
Coastal Living names Delray Beach one of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns 2015
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you…or in this case, cast your vote. Coastal Living, the leading authority on coastal home and travel, has listed Delray Beach on its fourth annual top ten list of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns. Now it’s up to all our happy Delrayians to vote all month to make us number one. Through March 31, consumers can vote for their favorite town to determine which will be named Coastal Living’s No. 1 Happiest Seaside Town in America. The 2015 list of the happiest places to live by the sea is live on www.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015 and in the March issue of Coastal Living. “This is a win for the whole city already, now we just need to band together as the happy community we are to win number one,” proclaims Stephanie Immelman, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative. Entities such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Development Authority, and private organizations will all be reaching out through their channels to help get a victory. The City will be receiving national press and it is a great opportunity to involve everyone in this effort. “It’s great to be nationally recognized for
something the locals have known all along”, said Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein. “People that visit here tend to want to stay. There are a lot of reasons to be happy in Delray Beach.” The 2015 finalists for “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns” were chosen by Coastal Living editors by first reviewing destinations that have been listed in the past as Coastal Living Dream Towns, along with towns that are nominated by readers via social media. They then collected each town’s rank on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, percentage of sunny days, air quality, healthiness of beaches, commute times, crime ratings, walkability, standard of living and financial well-being of the locals, geographic diversity, and Coastal Living editors’ assessment of each town’s “coastal vibe.” This is another title the entire city can be proud of, and what better reason to work together to achieve a goal than happiness. Spread the word on social media with #CLHappyTown and vote online at www. coastalliving.com/happytowns2015. Coastal Living will feature the No. 1 Happiest Seaside Town in the July/August issue of Coastal Living, on newsstands June 19, and on www.coastalliving.com.
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MELODY Exhibit Opening at Milagro Center
DELRAY BEACH, FL – The nonprofit cultural arts and education-based Milagro Center is excited to unveil its newest exhibit at THE BLUEPRINT GALLERY at Milagro Center. The MELODY Exhibit, that opened February 27th and lasts through May 1st, will display the talents of local, emerging and established artists, including Monhand Mathurin, Amy Charatan, Beatrice Beckers, John Griffin and Kenneth Henry. The evening will also feature a classical ballet performance and Afro Caribbean drumming presentation. THE BLUEPRINT GALLERY at Milagro Center is furthering the organization’s mission to enrich the lives of undervalued children through continual exposure to cultural arts. It is Milagro’s intention to work with emerging and established artists in the community and provide an avenue to showcase their work while also supporting Milagro Center. Exhibiting artists will donate a minimum of 25% of art sales to Milagro Center and will be invited to speak with Milagro Center’s STARS (children in grades K-5), and middle and
high-school Teens about their career as an artist as well as lead an artist workshop. “Our beautiful BLUEPRINT GALLERY is an exciting venue that further integrates art into our Delray Beach community and provides local artists with a new opportunity to exhibit, promote, and sell their art,” states Barbara Stark, Milagro Center Executive Director. “As an additional bonus, Milagro Center students will participate in high-quality art classes and workshops taught by these exhibiting artists that will inspire these children while providing fun and educational art experiences. We welcome the community at large to attend our Exhibit Opening and enjoy the fine ensemble of our artists’ paintings and sculptures. The experience is sure to touch your heart.” THE BLUEPRINT GALLERY at Milagro Center hosts six (6) gallery events each year, with the following exhibit EXPRESS YOURSELF scheduled to open on May 8, 2014. Artists interested in exhibiting should contact Nicole Escalera, Cultural Arts Director, at 561-279-2970 for consideration.
6th Annual All People’s Day Diversity Festival DELRAY BEACH, FL – The sixth annual Florida All People’s Day Diversity Festival will take place indoors on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444. This year, Delray Parks and Recreation joins All People’s Day, Inc. and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, South Palm Beach Chapter, in presenting the free festival offering a wide variety of connective activities for the whole family. From 9:30 am to 11 am only, is a children’s craft workshop followed by the APD main performance events from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Twenty dazzling performances of dance, music, and social theatre compose the main event. Beautifully costumed African-American, Chinese, Haitian, Irish, Middle–Eastern, Latino performers and a variety of other artists including - American Jazz/Blues vocalists, Brazilian Zumba, the Del Ray Community Choir, European Folk Singers, Line Dancing and Reggae Hip Hop take to the stage in 15 minute intervals treating the attendees to a vast array of cultural experiences.
During the main events over 50 interactive and merchandise booths feature a diverse mix to see and do. Kids will find arts projects such as Japanese Origami Peace Crane folding, puppet making with a stage to perform, and creating images of their families that connect to others on a mural. Teens and adults enjoy hands on issuebased activities among which are a health fair and clever word games by nonprofits. For sale items include original artwork and jewelry, stylish teeshirts, and mouthwatering international cuisine. A raffle with prizes donated by local artists and businesses will be held throughout the day. The free workshop from 9:30 am to 11:00 am will teach children to make the Craft Dough People, a visual illustration that all people are made from the same materials and should therefore be treated with equal respect. Preregistration for the workshop is open to the first 30 kids, age’s four to eleven, who sign-up by calling (561) 495-9818. For information contact Susan BerkowitzSchwartz at 561-495-9818, or susan@ allpeoplesday.org. Visit www.allpeoplesday.com.
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in Delray Beach that began in 1968 with a Irish local pub owner by the name of Maury Powers, who took a stroll down Atlantic Avenue with his Shillelagh and a green pig named Petunia and declared it “My own parade.” Since then, a group of Emergency Service’s personnel stepped in to add a civic theme to the parade that has had uniformed police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel from all across the United states and as far away as Belgium, Ireland, Australia, and Canada come to participate in Delray Beach’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and represent their communities. The citizens of Delray Beach continue to support the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in bringing a sense of community unity and presenting a positive role model image for children. Uniformed Emergency Service ambassadors, representing communities from around the country and from around the world are blended in with commercial, civic, charitable, educational, and social groups from the local area. The event has evolved and grown over the years to become Florida’s premiere parade! Every year a different organization, municipality and / or region is put up front to lead all of the other communities that are
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 13th 5:00 PM – 11:00 pm Music, arts, crafts, food and full-liquor bars 7:00 – 10:00 pm St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Fund-Raiser (Volunteers shave their heads to support Childhood Cancer Research)
Saturday, March 14th 11:00 am – 7 pm Pre-Post Event (front lawn of Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Featuring live music, full liquor bar, vendors, food and more! 3:30 – 7:00 pm • The Livesays PARADE: 2:00 – 4:00pm
represented by the uniformed personnel. To date, the following communities have been showcased up front to lead the parade ….. 2009 – Martin County 2010 – Miami Dade County 2011 – Pompano Beach 2012 – Delray Beach 2013 – Belgium and Australia 2014 – National Fallen Firefighter Foundation 2015 – FDNY / Help Our Military Hero’s Irish Heritage with Police Officers and Firefighters Following the great potato famine in Ireland during the 18th century many Irish immigrated to the United States of America, bringing their traditions with them. Work for these immigrants was often very difficult to find. Factories and shops displayed signs reading “NINA” meaning No Irish Need Apply. The only jobs they could get were the civil service jobs that were dirty, dangerous or both — firefighters and police officers — jobs that no one else wanted. Both of these careers were considered undesirable due to low pay, few benefits, and poor working conditions. The Irish gladly accepted these careers because it was a way to become a part of mainstream America, and it was a way to give back to their new country. The Irish transformed the job of night watchman and fire watch into the organized police and fire departments we see today. Gradually, the Irish started many of the traditions that are still in existence today. The Irish-American police officers and firefighters would march in full uniform at various parades across the United States, including the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were very proud of their Irish heritage, and equally proud of being a police officer or firefighter. Now being a police officer or firefighter is a badge of honor and respect. Today, both professions continue to march in parades in full dress uniform to show their pride as part of this great country and serve as positive role models to the next generation of all nationalities.
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Saint Patrick Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a
native Irish clover, the shamrock. Since around the ninth or 10th century, people in Ireland have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick on March 17. Interestingly, however, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick’s Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. For more information please visit http://stpatrickparade.com
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at the library Free resume coaching at the Delray Beach Library E-Zone
The downtown Delray Beach Public Library is offering free private, 30 minute resume coaching sessions on Thursdays, January 15 – March 26th, 2015 with former Executive Recruiter, Technical Writer & Library Volunteer Merrill Rutman. The coaching will take place in the Library’s E-Zone located in the Library’s Technology Center on the second floor. The sessions will be on Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. on a reservations only basis. A free Delray Beach Public Library card is required. Each appointment will be for 30 minutes and applicants are asked to come 15-20 minutes early to fill out a short questionnaire and bring a printed copy of their most recent resume or work history. For more information and to make an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk 561-266-0196.
Focusing on Women in March at the Delray Beach Public Library
The downtown Delray Beach Public Library announced several FREE programs in March that will be of special interest for women during Women’s History Month. Check them out! • Wednesday, March 4th @ 10:30 a.m. – “Coffee with MorseLife Series – Nutrition Heart Smart Choices” MorseLife Home Care will present the third session of this important series. Coffee and breakfast will be served and participants will be able to interact with the guest nutritionist concerning any questions regarding healthy heart smart choices. • Tuesday, March 10th @ 10:00 a.m. – “From a Woman’s Perspective Book Group” Moderator Karen Kurzer will discuss this month’s selection The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. This monthly book group will meet through June 9. Come and join them even if you have not read the book. You may be inspired to join the next session on April 14. • Thursday, March 19th @ 10:30 a.m.
– “Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration” - Join Resident Chef Rey De La Osa of Publix Apron’s Cooking School where he will give a cooking demonstration about “Pub Grub.” Learn about food and how to prepare it properly. • Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00 p.m. – “National Pen Women – Cavalcade of Authors” – Six local authors who are part of this national organization for professional writers, artists and musicians will participate in this panel talk followed by a Q & A session and a book sale at discounted prices. The authors include M.J. Putnik, Carol White, Marlene Klotz, JoJo Harder, Mary Twitty & Justine Kuntz. • Friday, March 27th @2:00 p.m. – “Secrets of Consignment & Thrift Shopping & Where to Go” Please join author Paulette Cooper Noble as she discusses over 200 consignment, thrift, vintage & antique shops in Palm Beach & Broward counties. She is the author of 22 books and 2 regular columns in the Palm Beach Daily News as well as a blog for the Huffington Post. These programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Call 561-266-9490 for further information on the many programs at the Library or visit our website at www.delraylibrary.org. Please “like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DelrayBeachPublicLibrary.
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Delray Beach Center for the Arts on March 13, 2015 from 7-11 p.m., where more than 150 volunteers will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to Conquer Childhood Cancers! Join us in conjunction with the 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival as it kicks off the weekend long festivities with arts and craft vendors, food, beer, live music and more. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 13th and continue on through Saturday evening in conjunction with the Parade. Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide a child is diagnosed with cancer every
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Pandora’s Kids first fundraiser supporting grieving children
New non-profit, Pandora’s Kids has scheduled their first Fundraising Dinner. “At Pandora’s Kids, we believe kids help other kids in grief” says Valerie Staggs, the organization’s founder. “Through their shared experiences, kids become “Wounded Healers,” giving each other the support and friendship that can only be found from someone just like them”. The mission of Pandora’s Kids is to unite kids in grief, giving them a place to talk if they want, listen if they choose or just be with other kids in grief. Pandora’s Kids open the doors to new friendships through shared events, activities and forums and lets kids know they are not alone; they are one of many of Pandora’s Kids to help them. Staggs founded the non-profit due to a lack of grief support for her son after the death of his Dad at the age of seven. Witnessing the turmoil and anger her son experienced because of his young age, she vowed to help other children
navigate the grief process in a more comforting and supportive environment with other kids. The first fundraising dinner will be on March 27th at 7:00 pm in partnership with Church of the Palms at 1960 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. Monies raised at this event will go towards paying the expense of the upcoming events and activities for the children. Reservations are requested by calling (561) 509-4472. For more info on Pandora’s Kids, visit www.pandoraskids.org
Women’s Fellowship Rummage Sale
On Saturday, March 14th starting at 8:30 am, at Church of the Palms, there is the Women’s Fellowship Annual Spring Rummage Sale. This has been going on for the past 20+ years. The proceeds from these rummage sales help Women’s Fellowship to support their various missions both locally and around the world. If you would like to donate to the Rummage Sale, items are being collected starting Tuesday, March 10th through Friday March 13th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please call ahead for assistance at the church office, 561.276.6347.
Register now for these new Lifelong Learning Community Institute classes PROGRESSIVE SENATE HEROES OF THE 20TH CENTURY Dates: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 Time: 2- 3:30 p.m. Fee: 4 sessions = $50
A LOOK AT CLASSICAL PIANO COMPOSERS HAYDN, MOZART AND BEETHOVEN Dates: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: 4 sessions = $50 THE POETRY OF EMILY DICKINSON Dates: Mar. 17, 24, 31 Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: 3 sessions = $45
Local volunteers to shave their heads to support childhood Cancer Research St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to raise money for lifesaving research
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three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation volunteers, supporters and donors are needed to continue the battle against this devastating disease. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.
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An open letter from The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce to its members and all businesses and residents of Delray Beach By Karen Granger and Dan Castrillon Special to The Pineapple We’ve Come a Long Way It’s no secret that the City of Delray Beach has become one of the hottest destinations in the U.S. Delray Beach was awarded the coveted All America City Award twice, designated the “Most Fun Small Town in America” by USA Today, the Travel Channel and Rand McNally and was the first city ever awarded the prestigious John Nolen Award recognizing excellence in urban growth and development, setting the example for other Florida cities desiring transformation. This extreme success did not come by accident. City leaders have banded together over decades providing unwavering dedication, limitless vision and strong leadership. So...Are you really prepared to vote in the March 10, 2015 municipal elections? Voting is a privilege and a responsibility. As citizens of Delray Beach we have a responsibility to be aware of the key issues facing our community and to elect officials who are professionally and emotionally qualified to maturely address those key issues, and to hold those officials accountable for their performance. It’s your City. Tell the Candidates what you believe are the key issues facing the City. Who is the right Candidate? • Is the Candidate aware of what are the key issues and challenges facing the City? • Has the Candidate clearly articulated how they plan to manage and solve those key issues and challenges? • Has the Candidate demonstrated that he/she possesses the professional and civic qualifications and experience to hold public office and successfully meet the diverse responsibilities of that office? • Does the Candidate really know the community? Know what each Candidate stands for. The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce urges all eligible voters to join us in seeking clear and detailed responses from each of the candidates on the following key issues and challenges that we believe are foundational to the future growth, culture, and quality of life in our community: 1. Budgeting and Taxation Does the Candidate understand the sources, uses, and flow of funds through the City’s financial system? Does the Candidate understand budgeting and the City’s budgeting process? How well does the Candidate understand the CRA funding mechanism, as well as the funding and responsibilities of other local entities (i.e. DDA and DBMC?). Does
the Candidate believe we need new ad valorem tax revenue from new investment, or would increased property taxes be acceptable? 2. Civic Engagement Does the Candidate have the will and expertise to effectively engage with all Delray Beach constituencies in an open-minded and constructive manner? In the years past, commissioners regularly engaged in community conversations when planning for the future. Does the Candidate believe that such engagement is valuable, or does 3 minutes at the commission podium for the most active constituencies replace that engagement? 3. Economic Development Does the Candidate understand: a) the various drivers of economic Development and how and when to use them to ensure continued prosperity for our community; b) the various benefits and impact of economic development on the community; c) the need for a defined traffic and parking management plan and policy; d) the need for, and how to develop and implement, a broad strategic economic development plan for the City that will help define our community’s future; and, e) the need to meaningfully support our educational system to prepare our youth to achieve their dreams and become the future leaders of our community? 4. Public Safety Does the Candidate understand there are Public Safety issues (i.e. Community Policing, Outsourcing, etc.) that can affect the community well-being and quality of life in Delray Beach? 5. Management Philosophy and Style Does the Candidate demonstrate a management philosophy and style that fosters collaboration, cooperation, open-mindedness, civic pride, civility, and accountability? Do they understand the role of the Commission as leadership, goal-setting, and policymaking, and not management? Vote on March 10th. The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages all eligible voters to vote on this date for the Candidates of their choice – the Candidates they believe will most capably address and meet the key challenges and issues facing Delray Beach to ensure continued prosperity for our community. To view the Commission Candidates Forum held at Crest Theater at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts on February 12 go to: Video of forum for Seat 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJPpsGezcg Video of forum for Seat 5 (Mayor): www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jHVaHaA8oM
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on or before September 1, 2014. VOTER REGISTRATION: The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections will close the voter registration books on February 9, 2015 at 5:00 pm for the March 10, 2015 Election. To register, obtain a voter registration application in person or by telephone from the Supervisor of Elections main office, 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, (561) 656-6200. Applications are also available at the Delray Beach City Clerk’s Office, 100 NW 1st Avenue, and online at www.pbcelections.org. VOTER IDENTIFICATION: The Clerk or Inspector shall require each elector, upon entering the polling place, to present one of the following current and valid picture identifications: Florida Driver’s License Florida Identification Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States Passport Debit or Credit Cards Military Identification Student Identification Retirement Center Identification
Neighborhood Assoc. Identification Public Assistance Identification If the picture identification does not contain the signature of the voter, an additional identification providing the voter’s signature shall be required. ABSENTEE BALLOT: To obtain an absentee ballot or to request the date when in-person absentee voting commences, contact the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections by calling (561) 276-1226 (Delray Beach) or (561) 656-6200 (West Palm Beach). POLLING LOCATIONS: Polling locations in the City of Delray Beach will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Election Day (Tuesday, March 10, 2015). Where you vote depends on your Precinct Number, which is located on your Voter Identification Card. If you are unable to locate your Precinct Number, it is available on the Supervisor of Elections website at www.pbcelections.org or by calling their office at (561) 656-6200. For information on the Municipal Election, including persons who have filed to run in the March 10, 2015 Election and Campaign Treasurer Reports, click here.
Commissioner Seat 5 (Mayor)
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Cary Glickstein
Tom Carney
Age: 55 Years in Delray Beach: 27
Age: 61 Years in Delray Beach: Lived 20, Worked 30
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? During my 30-year career, I have been appointed to many positions of leadership and trust in business and civic contexts and have proven myself across a broad spectrum of professional disciplines. I have performed with integrity and made a difference, including the past two years as mayor by facilitating the replacement of dysfunctional management and regulatory processes at city hall with public/ private-sector best practices. My family has been in Florida for 4 generations and placed a very high value on public service. That legacy, and knowing that this is the first and last elected office I will seek, allows me to make the difficult decisions we face in a complex city that will serve the long term interests of my fellow residents and business owners.
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? My experience – I am a business owner and attorney who has been active in many ways in our city for decades, not just as a former member of the City Commission and Mayor, my 8 years on the Community Redevelopment Agency and my 8 years as Chairman and member of the Delray Beach Housing Agency, but my hands on experience in dealing and interacting with all segments of our Delray Beach community. The sense of community has eroded over the past two years. The pride and civic engagement we were known for is gone. The city has become divided and divisive. One way to start is to bring back real Town Hall meetings not a lecture series. The public and my fellow Commissioners will be participants. I initiated Visions 2020 which called upon citizens to help plan the future of our City. I will bring back that plan and honor the citizens who participated as Delray Beach has done in the past. I have always looked comprehensively at our city, and this includes trying to structure an environment where we can not only “live and “play,” but also to work. Not enough has been done to develop the Congress Avenue corridor which is a major commercial corridor. We must create an environment where there will be jobs – not just in the restaurant and tourism sectors, but also in the commercial sector. We need to attract small to mid-size business to Delray which will bring with them good paying jobs. Otherwise (and make no mistake we are seeing it already), there will be no place for our children to come back to because there will be few higher paying jobs for them. Finally, it is what a City can do with limited resources that demonstrate the strength of its “bench.” It is easy to do things when the economy is booming. When the economy was in the tank, I found creative ways to maintain our standard of living and quality of service in the City without raising taxes.
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? 1. Responsible Re-Development: With Delray’s popularity, we must properly balance sometimes competing priorities - economic development and preserving the character that makes our town so unique and livable. Perhaps less reliance on food and beverage and apartment development, and more retail and creative-class offices allows for a more diverse and sustainable downtown. While we can’t and shouldn’t stop progress, we can stop charm and distinction if we are not vigilant about our town. The next step is updating our 13 year-old downtown master plan to encompass transportation, economic development and reactivation of our public assets. 2. Transparent and Accountable City Hall: Delray was a closed political shop for years with uncontested elections, weak management and backroom dealings with special interests. Management had inadequate supervision, inter-departmental communication, and succession planning coupled with an isolated city manager and dated administrative practices. New elected leadership and new senior administrative leadership at city manager, city attorney and department heads, have achieved measurable results in: internal process, procurement, public communication and collaboration and service deliverables. Business (large or small) wants to know that city hall operates fairly and responsibly. We still have work to do but we are back on track again. 3. Better Educational Opportunities: Because there is no better economic driver than the quality of our schools, we must insure our kids get the same Continued on page 10
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? DEVELOPMENT: Overdevelopment in the downtown core is on everybody’s mind. We are at a critical point and if not planned carefully, we are in danger of losing the charm and character that is Delray Beach. That is why it is so important that we have a community conversation about how to move forward. The City has not effectively addressed and encouraged development in the “underdeveloped” Continued on page 10
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Election 2015 Commissioner Seat 3
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Christina Morrison
Mitch Katz
Josh Smith, Jr
Bruce Bastian
Age: Over 55 Years in Delray Beach: 12 years total
Age: 43 years Years in Delray Beach: 13 years
Age: 74 Years in Delray Beach: 49
Age:44 Years in Delray Beach: 3
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? I have served years on the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) and years on the Financial Review Board, several of them as Chair, and I was a Delray Beach City Commissioner for an interim term in 2013. These experiences gave me insight into the City, its operations and finances, and what it takes to be a Commissioner. I have the time, the energy, the knowledge, the qualifications and the commitment to be the next City Commissioner. I will always have an open door and listening ear and will work from Day One for ALL residents on the important issues facing our City.
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? As a longtime resident and active citizen, I’ve witnessed Delray positively transform itself over the past decade. But I see challenges we must address in order sustain our quality of life and I am not afraid to take them on. As a family man, home owner and president of my HOA in Bexley Park, I have proven myself to be fiscally responsible, reliable and accountable. My campaign is not accepting donations from special interest groups, so as your city commissioner, you can count on me always to vote in your best interest.
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? My familiarity with most if not all of the issues that our residents and city are confronted with, in addition to my top priority being geared towards representing what’s in the best interests of out residents and also representing what’s in the best interest of our city (from an economic standpoint).
1. What qualifications make YOU the best candidate for this position? Understanding Delray Beach has an unbalanced economy largely based on restaurants with minimal retail, we need to diversify our business portfolio mix by introducing different industries while creating a sustainable job market. In addition to diversifying our balance of business, we need to focus on our transportation and congestion issues. Over the past 22 years being successful in business, I have developed critical communication and collaboration skills enabling me to reach into and across communities, motivate people towards a common goal, and execute on a plan. Not only do I have a proven track record in my career, I have a proven this in our community by helping to start and lead Human Powered Delray where we partnered with the community and the city to create a new vision for transportation addressing our issues making Delray and even better place to live. In addition, being appointed by the current Commission to be Delray’s voice for Palm Beach’s Metropolitan Planning Organization for all things transportation puts me in the strongest position to address our transportation challenges. These qualifications directly target the two pressing concerns for our community, diverse economy and congestion, making me the best candidate for City Commissioner, Seat #3.
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? According to the over 100 residents and business owners in Delray Beach with whom I have met and spoken, the three biggest issues facing our City are: Traffic and Gridlock: Better traffic management is needed. Implementation of the most up-to-date traffic monitoring, flow devices, and traffic control regulations need to be implemented and installed NOW; Protection of our Neighborhoods: Better and more in-depth code enforcement and police protection are needed to eliminate areas that draw crime, decline, and other damaging elements. We also need to protect our neighborhoods from the unintended consequences of our City’s success and growth; Excess Taxation: Our tax millage rate is higher than several surrounding municipalities. Our City needs: An accurate and detailed Economic Development Plan; Expansion of our tax base; Enforcement of our laws and regulations, and the charging of size-able fines and other penalties, especially on repeat offenders. 3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? Instead of bringing in experts to lecture our Residents, I will work to reinstate the “Town Hall” meetings and charettes so residents and taxpayers actually discuss issues facing the City and work together, with the Commission and staff, to find the best solutions for the future of our City. Continued on page 10
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? The top issues are traffic congestion from overdevelopment, properly-bid contracts and sober home regulation. The new LDRs for our downtown provide firm parameters for growth and require traffic studies for large projects – I’ll be sure they’re enforced. I’ll continue to scrutinize the city’s troubled procurement process to find real savings for the city. If passed, regulation will help weed out the unscrupulous sober house operators in our city, but I’ll pursue solutions on the local level as well. Going forward – revising the downtown master plan, implementing the beach area master plan, and continuing to grow our local economy are paramount. 3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? Opening more communication with residents will be a key focus for me – I’ve been an avid volunteer (from the Boy Scouts to my PTA to the Arts Garage), a tireless one-on-one connector, an active Chamber of Commerce member and outspoken citizen activist. I’ll bring that open spirit to the City Commission; I’ll spend more time out talking with residents, hosting resident town halls, and engaging civic groups. I’ll lead the way in creating city social media guidelines and a plan for better internet communication so every citizen can participate. 4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? As Chair of Delray Beach’s Education Advisory Board I have been very effective at building a strong Continued on page 10
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? Fiscal accountability, transparency in city government, and deciding what economic development projects would be a good fit in maintaining Delray’s quaint character. (We have to take better care of our taxpayers money. / We have to eliminate the lack of adequate transparency. / We have to engage in dialog that focuses on responsible growth that would be geared toward attracting desirable businesses) 3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? First by focusing on and obtaining residents preferred methods of communication which can be done via surveys taken through the City’s website. Options can be suggested such as: 1. Written communication, television, radio or print/news media. If the survey indicates a collective preference, implement the plan. 4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? Strongly support Delray’s Education Board and continually encourage cooperative and collaborative strong relationships with our city school principals, South Area school administrators and central School District Administrators. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases? Work collaboratively and very closely with our city manager in devising strategies for enhancing morale, which would incorporate a sense of objectivity, fairness and reasonable consistency. Allowing for input on decisions before they are final, significantly enhances staff morale also.
2. What do you believe are the top 3 issues facing the City now and in the next 3 years? Why are they the top issues, and how would you manage them? The top three issues in Delray Beach are centered on over-development, unbalanced economy, and congestion. These three are the top issues because of the recent projects that have been approved bringing 100’s of residential units on-line over then next couple of years, which is creating congestion and an imbalance in our live, work, play and learn lifestyle. We are at a critical point in that we really need to focus on responsible growth. In the next three years, I would focus on preserving our community in such away that does not become overrun by projects; I would work and partner with different organizations and communities to ensure we are attracting companies, startups, and entrepreneurs to provide jobs for the our citizens; And I would create and execute solutions to manage and alleviate our transportation issues, and focus on the Congress corridor as being our hub for Continued on page 10 business activity.
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educational opportunities as our neighbors. Regular dialog with our school principals and district officials is on-going and, along with our Grade-Level Reading, Reading Counts and Summer Slide programs, it’s helping with better overall school grades, student test scores and graduation rates. With a high number of English as 2nd language parents, we must do better to encourage parent buy-in and engagement, and I am working hard for that. 3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? Resident engagement has always been a central focus, as I took office with the promise to bring open, honest, accountable leadership to government, and, under my watch, we’ve held an unprecedented
number of open-floor discussions and public meetings (including workshops) where anyone can express their opinions or concerns. I meet regularly with HOAs in all parts of our city. Listening is a huge part of leadership; my door and ears are always open to our residents – that’s who I work for. I always remember that. 4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? As a parent and mayor, I believe it’s is my responsibility to advocate for better schools. To remain competitive as a city, in college admissions, and in the workplace,
our kids deserve state-of-the art educational opportunities and I’ll continue working to see that they get it. Regular dialog with our School District officials is critical to insuring we get our fair share of county dollars and programming. Regular communication with our school principals, PTAs and SACs provides real-time information to deliver to District officials about what’s working and where we need help. We are doing it and it’s helping with improved overall school grades, student test scores and graduation rates. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases?
Change is difficult in any organization, particularly where there has been little critical analysis or substantive change in management operations/process in many years, as was the case in our city. We had several departmental silos with less than desirable inter-departmental communication or collaboration, which left us with little cross-pollenization of talent and ideas. The key to stability in any organization lies in recruiting high-quality and experienced talent and leadership and using merit-based metrics to reward hard work and good ideas. Not all thrive with change, but we’re focused on an improved employment environment and on attracting and retaining intelligent, hardworking staff and highly-skilled department heads to lead the city for the next 10 years. It has been an honor to work with our staff to better our city.
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areas, including West Atlantic Avenue and the Congress Avenue Corridor, both of which are of critical importance to the overall economic health of the City. Underdevelopment is an often unseen concern. We need to create more and better jobs outside our downtown core. SOBER HOUSING. Our neighborhoods have become even more inundated with sober houses in the last two years. While the Commission is waiting for Tallahassee to pass voluntary regulations, our neighborhoods are continually being adversely impacted. I would increase the number of Code Enforcement officers so that they have the manpower to enforce all City regulations. If Code Enforcement is staffed up, the unscrupulous homes will find it too much of a bother to operate in Delray. I would also bring together the legitimate members of the addiction industry to guide us on how to weed out unscrupulous operations. It is THOSE operations which prey on our most vulnerable population and need to be closed down. TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND CHRISTINA MORRISON
4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? Since “the squeaky wheel gets the oil”, Delray Beach needs to have several representatives working with the School Board on all of the various committees so that our City’s concerns are presented and addressed. In addition, the formation of a group of (retired) executives and other professionals in our City to work with the students as mentors and as guides through the educational process would definitely be recommended. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases? Civility, respect and the spirit of collaboration need to be brought back to our City government – it is sorely lacking and has been for the past two years. We need to again become a place that is motivating and where it is fun to work, and where the efforts of all of our employees are valued, recognized and rewarded. In the current atmosphere, even the highly functional employees find it difficult/impossible to function, a sure sign that something is wrong and changes are needed.
PARKING: Because of the US 1 construction and the 187 event days in our City, getting around and parking has become nearly impossible. As for parking, there have been three traffic studies. It is time to act. Instead of the City charging for garage use, they should make it free (or at least inexpensive) to encourage their use. We can then address how to best manage the use of parking meters at night. 3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? I already have a history of that. It was well known that I was fully accessible to anyone who wanted to meet. And it was I who pushed for, and was chairman of, Visions 2020 which brought over 300 citizens together to discuss how THEY would like THEIR City to look in 2020. If elected, I will have real Town Hall Meetings as we did in the past. I will seek input from citizens impacted by the actions of the City. I will look for broad participation on the City’s advisory boards and not create MITCH KATZ
relationship with our elected Palm Beach School Board members and Area Regional Office of the School Board. I understand the needs of our children and our community, and my professional experience in education will bolster the Commission’s expertise. We need to ensure our schools have a strong reputation if we are going to attract quality businesses to Delray Beach. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases? I will lead by example with my behavior on the dais. I will encourage open communication with staff and work with the city manager to help clarify expectations and procurement procedures. I enthusiastically support the staff’s hard work and dedication to our city, and pledge to be civil and fair with any criticism. The City Commission relies heavily on staff input and we must work together to make certain that decisions are made in the best interest of the city, without any interference from outside influences.
more barriers to these appointments as were instituted over the past two years. 4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? Delray Beach has been the leader for decades in partnering with our schools. I was responsible for initiating the “now acclaimed” third grade reading program. This has had a meaningful impact on the quality of education in the City and it is the reason why our schools have seen their own “grades” improve over the last two years. We need to reestablish the after school and summer programs to give our children a chance to improve their performances. I will continue to advocate on our children’s’ behalf to bring the best quality educational opportunities to Delray Beach. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in
the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases? I am concerned that we have lost an unprecedented 24 high level employees over the past two years and the institutional knowledge that made our town great has gone with them. I have a very positive relationship already with the remaining staff at City Hall. As Mayor I will not violate the City Charter by micromanaging the administration and interfering. I will insist that our Commission treat every employee with respect. In the past when I thanked City staff it was with sincerity, not sarcasm. When problems arise I will seek to solve them and not point fingers. We have and continue to lose many key employees. With a City Manager given a chance to develop relationships and respect these concerns will diminish and new qualified staff from outside and within will come. I am confident that when we return to respectful leadership, this City will again be the model for all others.
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3. How would you engage the residents of Delray Beach to obtain their feedback, concerns and suggestions for our City? I see a three-pronged approach to ensure our residents are being heard as well as hold our city accountable and communicate back to the residents on the issues that are being presented to the City. The three areas where I would like to engage are first having quarterly townhall meetings with a report card on the previous quarters activities and resolutions showing progress; second, personally reaching into the communities and neighborhoods for feedback; and third, leverage technology to create a two way communication for residents and city hall to collaborate creating a clear picture of transparency on the decisions that are being made and why. 4. It is often accurately stated that “young people are the future of our communities and of our great nation.” What specifically do you plan to do if elected to meaningfully enhance the education our young people receive in Delray Beach? I believe the education of our kids takes a community, not just a school system. I
Forum Moderator Jim Sackett, Tom Carney, Mitch Katz, Christina Morrison, Bruce Bastian, Josh Smith, Jr., and Cary Glickstein at Commissioner Candidate Forum held at The Crest Theater on February 12
believe it takes parent involvement, community support and a critical thinking education process that stimulates thought and growth in our kids. I have already started pulling together a “kitchen cabinet” of engaged residents that are making a difference, Mark Sauer, Delray Students First, Dave Henniger, Achievement Academy, and others to bring together ideas and create a vision. In partnering with Erica Whitfield, we could create a movement that will change the face of education for Delray. I would like to create a community based mentoring program that enables kids within the community to teach what they have been taught and to create role models within the community for younger kids with whom they can look up. These are just a few of my ideas to change the face of education for Delray so we can provide a world-class education system for our children. 5. There has been substantial change among key staff members of the City in the last several years, along with reported decrease in morale. What do you plan to do to help bring stability to the staff and ensure staff morale increases? I think some of the staff has done an excellent job during these rocky times, but we need to create a culture of collaboration and transparency so that our staff has the confidence, motivation and tools to continue to provide the quality services that our residents expect. Having spent 16 years working at Cisco, which was awarded #9 in the Fortune Magazine’s Top 25 Places to Work, I have learned what it takes to create a remarkable culture. It’s about setting a clear set of objectives for your employees, transparency, opportunity to grow, constructive feedback so your employees can improve, and an environment where people feel appreciated and enjoy waking up and going to work. I look forward to the opportunity to work with others and share the skills I have learned over the past two decades to make City Hall a great place to work.
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City Commission Candidates Green Forum Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Just days before the March 10 Delray Beach City Commission election, candidates vying for three City Commission seats will engage in an interactive discussion on a variety of sustainability topics, including sea-level rise, conservation, and responsible development. Scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the event is open to the public, and will include questions from residents. “This Forum is an opportunity for residents to engage with candidates for the City Commission about environmental issues and to learn more about their plans for addressing them if elected,” said Joe Snider, founder of Delray Beach Green. The first Candidates Green Forum about local environmental issues was held in March 2009 at the Colony Hotel. Last year’s Green Forum, held at St. Paul’s, filled the church. One of the goals of the Green Forum this year is to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable decision-making across all aspects of city governance. “The 3Es of equity, environment and the economy need to be considered in every decision the city makes,” said Nancy Schneider, Senior Program Officer, Institute for Sustainable Communities and Chair of the Delray Beach Rising Waters Task Force. “Delray Beach needs to ensure a balance between development and sound environmental stewardship,” said Winnie Edwards, a member
of St. Paul’s Green Team ministry. “We need to elect good stewards of God’s creation, because if we don’t, we risk losing our quality of life.” “The pollution we see all around us – on the ground, in the air, in the ocean – the pollution in Delray Beach is a reflection of the mental pollution in ourselves and in our leaders. This forum is an opportunity to clean up some of the mental pollution in our environment,” said Pablo del Real, cochair of Sow Share, a nonprofit program that connects people to the earth through garden education, community gardening, and resource sharing. Yalmaz Siddiqui, Senior Director, Environmental and Supplier Diversity Strategy at Office Depot, has moderated the last three green-themed forums and will be serving in that capacity again. The Green Team of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Delray Beach Green, Sow Share, and SeLeRi are sponsoring the event. Green-oriented organizations are invited to have information tables in the church’s breezeway starting at 6:30. Event Details What: Delray Beach City Commission Candidates Green Forum When: Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach, FL 33444 Why: To engage Commission candidates on the issue of environmental stewardship Contact: Joe Snider at Joe@ DelrayBeachGreen.com or 561.862.8938
Atlantic H.S. Lacrosse faces off for First Lacrosse Games in the School’s History By Dave DiPino Contributing Writer
Donning their reversible lacrosse pinnies for the first home game in school history the Atlantic Community High School Eagles boys and girls lacrosse teams took the field against established high school programs to build a new lacrosse legacy in Delray Beach. On a cool evening under the lights, the Atlantic Eagles Boys Lacrosse won an exciting 9-7 game over the Wellington Wolverines and the Atlantic Girls Lacrosse team who have only been practicing for a month, played tough in a 17-4 loss to Olympic Heights Community High School from Boca Raton. The Atlantic Boys Lacrosse charge was led by Kai Cheslack with four goals, Xavier Garay with three goals and Alex Varnall and Bryce Conley with a goal each. The Atlantic Girls Lacrosse inaugural effort was led by Vivian Cheslack with two goals and Ingrid Marinak and Alexis Fisher with a goal apiece.
Atlantic Community High School Principal Anthony Lockhart drops the ball as players from Wellington High School and Atlantic High School lacrosse teams face off for the first time ever for Atlantic Boys Lacrosse in Delray Beach. Photo by: David DiPino
“It is amazing, we do love the sport and it’s such a great team to be part of because everyone is so supportive of each other. Now that our school finally has lacrosse program is awesome! We’re all working so hard, we’re trying, we’re playing our spots. I play midfield so my favorite thing to do in lacrosse is to run and attack on a defense. I love just being part of the game. We’re super excited and pumped even if we’re not the top team in the area yet. The community should come out and see us because we do appreciate the support,” said Alexis Fisher, sophomore, midfielder. “Win or lose, we’re using this season to grow as a team. We’ve only been practicing for a little over a month,” said Atlantic Girls Lacrosse Coach Kristen Scopetski. Atlantic Boys Lacrosse Coach Kevin Finneran told his players after their first program win that in all of his years around the game of lacrosse he’s seldom come across a group of
players who worked harder toward their goals. “For four years they have been trying to get a team on campus. Parent Randy Kurtz has been instrumental and fantastic in making this happen. I lent my support and looked into the logistics with the FHSAA and our Athletic Director Kevin Logan investigated the idea, and helped make it happen along with Coach Kevin Finneran’s enthusiasm, know-how, helped us to crystalize what parents and students see on the field tonight,” said Anthony Lockhart, principal, Atlantic Community High School. Both of Atlantic’s Lacrosse teams were supported by bleachers filled with dedicated students, parents, school administrators and former college and pro lacrosse players who have come together as a community to create a vision of lacrosse at high school rightly known for its academics first focus and sports prowess in other sports. Atlantic’s Lacrosse teams will be playing a 12-game season as an independent team in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), meaning at this time they don’t compete in a postseason tournament or championship. Atlantic Boys Lacrosse player Nicholas Los, 16, sophomore, started a personal project as a freshman to proposal to get lacrosse as a sport at Atlantic Community High School. He started playing lacrosse at age 11, at Unity School in Delray Beach and in the Delray Riptide Lacrosse youth lacrosse program. “I found financials, I helped get a petition out to the students to see who really wanted to play and I worked with parent Randy Kurtz on grants and helped get the team going. We succeeded and it’s great. Playing in the inaugural game was thrilling; it was a lot of fun to see my teammates get into lacrosse. For some of the new guys, I was really happy they got to play and they really killed it out there. I remember when I first started playing lacrosse it was my favorite thing in the world and I’m really hoping the new lacrosse players will have the same reaction and really love to learn the sport,” said Nicholas Los. “Our coach is an impeccable man, Coach Finn is amazing. He taught us a lot about the sport, he’s a very smart man, really great coach and I wouldn’t have it any other way than have him as my coach.” Earlier in the week, Atlantic Girls Lacrosse played their first ever game, on the road at Palm Beach Central High School. The Atlantic Girls Lacrosse team lost 21-14; however they came from behind to tie the game 8-8 at the half. They were even ahead a short time 9-8 in the second half. Vivian Cheslack (senior, attacker) scored seven goals and Atlantic Girls Lacrosse first goal ever. Ingrid Marinak (sophomore, midfield) scored five goals and Alexis “Lexie” Fisher (sophomore, midfield) scored two goals.
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International field of octogenarians dominate Delray Beach Senior Games
By Dave DiPino Contributing Writer
Hearing the loud blank fired by a starter pistol Essie Faria, 80, sprints forward from lane two on the track and toward the finish line during the Women’s 50M Dash. Simultaneously from a paved lane parallel to the track Nuri Sabuncu, 82, sprints down the path and launches from the takeoff board high into the air in perfect long jump form before landing in the sand pit feet first with his momentum carrying him forward. Faria and Sabuncu were joined by 43 local athletes age 50 or older from 25 South Florida communities competing in the 26th Annual Delray Beach Senior Games Track & Field competition at Atlantic Community High School, 2455 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. “This is my ninth consecutive senior games. At one stage, around age 75, I was winning everything. Before competing in the senior games I hadn’t done track and field in 50 years,” said Faria. Faria drove to Delray Beach from Miami to compete in the Delray Beach Senior Games and qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championships, which will be held in Clearwater Dec. 5-13. “The drive up here from Miami was worse than running in the events. I’m one of those crazy people who believe I can do anything. My attitude is that when you get older you can still do it!” Faria is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. Her career was as a dancer, she said, and holds numerous state records in the senior games and a national table tennis championship.
Five athletes originally from Turkey and now residing in South Florida competed in the 26th Delray Beach Senior Games, a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games Championships held from Dec. 5-13, in Clearwater, FL. Pictured from left to right are: Y.M. Naci, Yilmaz Eryas, Celal Colak, Nuri Sabuncu and Svat Akgun. Photo by: David DiPino
Sabuncu is one of five athletes originally from Turkey and now living in South Florida competing in the Delray Beach Senior Games Track & Field competition. The rest of the Turkey Five competing at the Delray Beach Senior Games Track & Field competition include: Svat Akgun, 86, of Pompano Beach competed in the 85-89 men’s division of the 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash and Long Jump. Fellow countryman Yilmaz Eyrasa, 86, of Pompano Beach, ran the 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, Triple Jump and Long Jump. Y.M. Naci, 92, of Pompano Beach ran the 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, and 200 Meter Dash and Hollywood resident Celal Colak, 83, sprinted in the 100 Meter Dash, and 200 Meter Dash. Colak and Akgun are retired physicians who specialized in internal
Nuri Sabuncu, 82, leaps through the air during the Triple Jump competition at the 26th Delray Beach Senior Games. Sabuncu, a resident of Singer Island, was one of 43 competitors from 25 South Florida communities competing in the games to qualify for the Florida Senior Games Championships held from Dec. 5-13, in Clearwater, FL. Photo by: David DiPino.
medicine, Naci is a retired otolaryngologist (ENT) physician, Eryasa is an anesthesiologist and Sabuncu owns a construction company. “We are six athletes originally from Turkey residing in South Florida,” said Sabuncu. Delray Beach residents Stanley Becker won the 1500 Meter Race Walk is 13:53:00 mark and Ira Drescher competed in several events including winning the men’s (80-84) 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash and 200 Meter Dash. “The Senior Games provide a chance for members of Florida’s fastest growing age group to show that even if their reflexes may have slowed down a bit, their good-natured competitiveness has not,” said John Webb, president of the Florida Sports Foundation, in a press release sent out to local members of the media. For more information about competing at the local, state and national levels or starting new local Senior Games can be found at www. flasports.com or by contacting the Florida Sports Foundation at 1-866-FLGAMES or MyDelrayBeach.com/parks-and-recreation. RESULTS Delray Beach Senior Games Track & Field competition age 80-84, 85-89, and 90+ results: Women’s 50 Meter Dash (80-84): Essie Faria 11:40 (seconds), Men’s 50 Meter Dash (80-84): Ira Drescher 9:41, Nuri Sabuncu 10:31, Celal Colak 11:06, Men’s 50 Meter Dash (85-89): Yilmaz Eryasa 8:57, Svat Akgun 9:56, Martin Quinn 12:68, 50 Meter Dash (90+): Y.M. Naci 14:25, 100 Meter Dash (80-84): Ira Drescher 15:35, Nuri Sabuncu 21:82, Celal Colak 33:83, 100 Meter Dash (85-89): Svat Akgun 15:50, Yilmaz Eryasa 15:70, Martin Quinn 28:32, 100 Meter Dash (90+): Y.M. Naci 25:34, 200 Meter Dash (80-84) Ira Drescher 41:47, Nuri Sabuncu 48:21, Celal Colak 1:15:69, 200 Meter Dash (85-89): Svat Akgun 42:72, Yimaz Eryasa 42:72, Martin Quinn 1:02:88, 200 Meter Dash (90+): Y.M. Naci 1:16:71, 400 Meter: (8589): Martin Quinn 2:23:38, 800 Meter (85-89): Martin Quinn 5:15:84, 1500 Meter (85-89): Martin Quinn 9:45:66, 1500 Meter Race Walk (85-89): Martin Quinn 12:25:00, 1500 Meter Race Walk (90+): Stanley Becker 13:53:00, Women’s Long Jump (80-84): Essie Faria, Men’s Long Jump (80-84): Nuri Sabuncu, Men’s Long Jump (85-89): Svat Akgun, Women’s Triple Jump (80-84): Essie Faria, Men’s Triple Jump (80-84): Nuri Sabuncu, Men’s Triple Jump (85-89): Yilmaz Eryasa, Women’s Discus (8084): Essie Faria, Men’s Discus (80-84): Joe Hemler, Men’s Shot Put (85-89): Svat Akgun.
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DELRAY BEACH, Florida—Members from Mizner Country Club Women’s Association—Susan Lyman, Rita Lestch, Randi Cannata and Linda Krasner—adopted two classrooms at the Achievement Center in Delray Beach. The ladies have committed to visit, read, and help tutor the children with their homework. According to Larry Savvides, General Manager and COO of Mizner Country Club, “We’re not sure who was happier—the children or our Mizner volunteers. We are honored to serve a membership that gives unselfishly of themselves. Their dedication to giving back to the community in which they live makes us all proud.” About the Mizner Country Club Mizner is one of South Palm Beach’s newer country club gated communities. Situated in Delray Beach, just one mile north of Boca Raton and minutes from Downtown Delray, this boutique-style club features 470 single-family homes. Members enjoy a world class 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, six tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool, a fitness center with state of the art equipment including an aerobics facility, an elegant grand ballroom, versatile dining options, year round social events, and children’s activities. For more info visit www.miznercc.org.
Delray Beach Fire Rescue offers free training in Disaster Preparedness
Delray Beach Fire Rescue is offering a FREE disaster preparedness course to residents, local business owners and their employees. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an 8-week program that prepares citizens to assist family members and their communities in the aftermath of a disaster. The first class will be held at Delray Beach Fire Rescue Headquarters, 501 W Atlantic Avenue, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, from 6pm to 9pm. Firefighters and Paramedics will provide basic skills training (hands-
on and classroom), focusing on disaster preparedness, fire suppression, light search & rescue, emergency communications and medical operations. Upon completion of the course, CERT members will be able to assist responders during the first 3 days following a disaster should disrupted communication, debris-clogged roads or obstructed streets temporarily delay emergency personnel from reaching critical areas. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn disaster preparedness to protect your family, your neighbors and your community. Those interested in participating in the upcoming CERT training program are required to pre-register. Space is limited so sign up today! For more information and/or to preregister, contact CERT Program Coordinator Kenneth Thompson at thompsonk@ mydelraybeach.com or call (561) 243-7400.
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 34th Annual Gala “Spring Fling” and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, please contact Melissa Mulvihill, Special Events Manager at 561-6833287 or mmulvihill@bgcpbc.org or visit www. bgcpbc.org.
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Boys & Girls Clubs March into Spring at the 34th Annual Gala
PALM BEACH, FL – Spring is in the air for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 34th Annual Gala, Spring Fling. This elegant black tie gala, formerly known as The Winter Ball, is the longest running event in Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s history. In its 34th year, the event is chaired by Danielle Hickox Moore and Honorary Chairmen include Mary Freitas, Thomas C. Quick and Eddy Taylor.
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The Spring Fling will take place on Friday, March 13 at the Breakers, Palm Beach. The evening will start with cocktails and will move on to a spring dream in the Venetian ballroom. Following dinner is an exhilarating live auction featuring many exclusive items. The guests will have the opportunity to bid on a 7 night stay at the Ezulwini Game Lodges in South Africa, a chance to participate with the Robb Report and be a guest judge at the Car of the Year event in San Diego, a once in a lifetime experience package to solve a “kidnapping” mystery and more! Afterwards, guests will dance the night away to the high energy, concert style performance of the Marcia Mitchell Band. The Spring Fling features Neiman Marcus Palm Beach as the Exclusive Fashion Sponsor and Palm Beach Illustrated as the Exclusive Magazine Sponsor. Proceeds from the Spring Fling will support
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BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School hosted its annual faculty versus students’ soccer fundraising and community event. The student soccer team was led and coached by Tami Pleasanton, Head of School, and the faculty team was led to victory by Coaches Wideroff and Bosch, 5 to 3. Competitive spirit aside, this year’s game once again brought our community together to share in our “Live Green, Live Healthy” initiative. Every day, our students and faculty take pride in maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle that was proudly showcased on the field. “We really appreciate opportunities where our faculty and students can enjoy a chance to spend time outside the classroom. Saint Joseph’s prides itself bringing our campus community together through events such as this that echo the mission of our school,” stated Tami Pleasanton, Head of School for Saint Joseph’s. For more information on Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School, call 561-732-2045 or visit www.sjsonline.org.
Milagro Center’s “Blast From the Past” Event to deliver brighter futures for at-risk children Delray Beach, FL – Nonprofit arts and education-based Milagro Center will be holding its annual fundraising event, the “2015 SuperSTAR Spectacular” showcase event on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Arts Garage in Delray Beach. The “2015 SuperSTAR Spectacular: A Blast from the Past – A Tribute to the 60s, 70s & 80s” will be a groovy and far-out event showcasing the outstanding talents of
Milagro Center’s children and teens from kindergarten through 12th grade. Highlights of the night will include musical, freestyle dance, and vocal performances by Milagro students on the professional stage of the Arts Garage. Guests will enjoy a trip down memory lane as they boogie down to the music that had generations on their feet. A silent auction of more than 50 fabulous items, student-created art work for sale, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an assortment of cocktails top off this fun evening. Each year, the “SuperSTAR Spectacular” showcase event raises funds to support Milagro Center’s innovative cultural arts and education programs which have a direct and positive impact on the local south Palm Beach County community. Located in one of the most economically challenged neighborhoods in Delray Beach, Milagro (which means “miracle” in Spanish) Center is a nonprofit organization providing cultural arts, academic support, non-sectarian Living Values education and mentoring to the community’s most at-risk children living at or below the federal poverty level. Students attending Milagro Center gain an indestructible sense of self worth and succeed academically through participation in Milagro’s uniquely integrated curriculum. “The support of the community is vital to ensuring the long-term success of a child who starts life at-risk of educational and social failure,” says Milagro Center’s President & CEO Director Barbara Stark. “With the involvement of caring and committed individuals and local companies, the cycle of poverty and academic failure can be reversed. By supporting Milagro Center, our children will have a better and brighter future and will become self-sufficient successful members of our community.”
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pristine beauty of the untouched and wild tropical splendor, pioneers transformed raw land into the humble beginnings of a rural farm town along the banks of the canal. By the time Delray was incorporated in 1911, the area had become the epicenter of South Florida’s agricultural economy.
Carving a town out of hostile wilderness was not easy! In the unrelenting sun, men fought off wildcats, rattlesnakes, boars and hordes of mosquitos. The land was covered with palmetto roots that often grew six feet long and three feet deep into the sand. They had to be uprooted before farming could begin. They survived the crippling freeze of 1895, sweltering summers and terrifying hurricanes. There are countless heroes in the tale of how Delray Beach came of age in the twentieth century. Delray had a harmonious racial and ethnic diversity that helped create a strong sense of pride and community. Among the first to arrive where the Sterling’s, Chapman’s and Hofman’s. Others would join them in the years to come, lured by the promise of year-round summer weather and plentiful farming. The Sundy’s, Zeder’s, Bonnets, McRae’s, Cason’s, Caton’s and Brown’s were some of the first white families. Other notable settlers included Otto Schrader, Carl Fessenberger, Peter Lewis, Frank Chapman, Frank Tennbrook, H. J. Sterling, Mr. French, Sam Ellenwood, Fred Jauris, Jack Rice and Mr. Tasker. The Chamber’s, Simm’s, Bright’s, Campbell’s, Smith’s, Bellany’s, Cole’s, Muse’s, Newman’s, Monroe’s and Cohen’s were some of the fist black families. Interestingly, many of the earliest settlers were also from Germany or of German ancestry. The Hofman’s, Wueppper’s, Zill’s, Roth’s, Blank’s, Miller’s and Frey’s were among this group. Henry Flagler completed the Florida East Coast Railway in 1896. He sold land to immigrants and families who populated new settlements along his ever-advancing railway and raised crops that his trains transported to market. The F.E.C. Railway was essential to the success of the town’s agriculture-based economy and to the growth and development of Delray. Adding to the diversity in the early 1900’s, the Model Land Company brought in a number of Japanese immigrants who settled just south of Delray in a colony founded by Jo Sakai, called Yamato. The
Japanese meticulously cared for their land and were highly respected for their unique farming methods characterized by the patient cultivation of small plots of land. They were successful cultivators of pineapples and vegetables. Around 1902 other farmers discovered that the wet, rich soil was perfect for growing pineapples and it is well documented that some of the finest pineapples in Florida were grown in Delray, known for their size and fragrance. The pineapple was the mainstay for Delray farmers for many years, however due to Cuban competition and soil degradation, the tomato eventually became top crop. Packing houses, canning factories and the famous Sundy Feed and Fertilizer were prominent and thriving businesses in Delray. Many women and young boys and girls of the community worked in the factories and also sewed canvas aprons, leggings and gloves for the pickers. For many years Delray hosted the County Fair and was the recipient of more blue ribbons for its products than any other town. Delray crops included mangoes, bananas, papayas, potatoes, peppers, string beans, lima beans, cucumbers, eggplant, cabbage, okra, strawberries, celery, oranges, grapefruit, sugarcane and guavas.
In 1935, The McMurrain family moved to Delray from Georgia to farm 649 acres of green beans and later peppers. The Historical Society is grateful to members of the McMurrain family, Tom McMurrain of Ocean Properties and Bill Bathurst of Golden Bear Realty, who are both major sponsors of the Exhibit and opening night event. “We’re so pleased the Historical Society is honoring the farming heritage of Delray Beach and our family’s part in it,” says Tom McMurrain. During the 1940’s and 50’s, Delray Beach was a leading grower of Gladiolus flowers in the US, with more than 13 Gladiolus growers contributing to a $1 million-a-year industry. Families such as the Blood’s, Panuleta’s, Bowman’s, DuBois, Maychek’s and Massengil’s came along in later years and established farms, orchards and dairies from the 1950’s – 1980’s. Delray Beach Historical Society Archivist Arielle Lewis notes, “We’ve sourced rare images and stories from around the state and pulled from our own archives. We are looking forward to sharing this important history and many modernera family profiles with the community.” Mark your calendars! The March 6th Farm-to-Table event, “Winter Harvest,” kicks off the Agricultural & Farming Heritage Exhibit opening. Please call the Historical Society at 561-274-9578 or visit www.delraybeachhistory.org for further information and Exhibit hours. Gladiola Festival Parade - 1949
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show is set to take place in downtown West Palm Beach from March 26 to March 29. Happening along Flagler drive, overlooking posh Palm Beach Island, the yachting lifestyle event attracts buyers and sellers from around the world. Gaining notoriety as one of the most significant international yacht shows, the world-class event will feature more than $1 billion worth of yachts, boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers, including hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and superyachts over 200 feet. Several additions to this year’s show promise to bring even more fun and excitement for the watersport and outdoor enthusiasts that the show attracts. The Blue Wild will feature scuba, freediving, lobstering and safety seminars and a beautiful selection of marine art from worldrenowned marine artists. The AquaZone will feature live paddleboard, kayak and stand-uppaddleboard yoga demonstrations in a 15,000 gallon freshwater pool. Other activities for adults and children of all ages include swimwear fashion shows, the IGFA School of Sportfishing seminars, and youth fishing clinics presented by Hook The Future. Parking is conveniently located within walking distance of the show. Guests also are invited to come by boat and tie up to free Come-by-Boat docks located south of the inwater displays. The show serves as the annual anchor event for the thriving Palm Beach County marine
industry. According to a 2014 recreational marine industry economic impact study, Palm Beach County’s marine industry had an estimated impact of more than $1.8 billion in gross output including $682 million in wages and earnings and an associated 18,220 jobs, up from 8,931 jobs in 2010. In 2013, Palm Beach County had 36,852 registered boats. The Palm Beach International Boat Show is owned and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. For more information including parking and transportation maps, boat lists and more, visit ShowManagement.com or download the show’s free and convenient smartphone app, MyBoatShow, available on iOS and Android devices. Guests can also call Show Management at 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642. To make travel arrangements, contact the show’s official travel partner, BoatShowHotels, at 866-8773083 or visit boatshowhotels.com. Follow the Palm Beach International Boat Show on Twitter at twitter.com/ boatshowupdates, tune into Boat Show TV at youtube.com/showmanagement, and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/ PalmBeachInternationalBoatShow.
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Thursday, March 26 Friday, March 27 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Sunday, March 29 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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SATURDAY • MARCH 14 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11am-7pm. Pre-event activities take place on Atlantic Ave. Parade begins at 2pm. Postevent activities at Delray Beach Center for the Arts -4:30pm–7pm. 561-279-0907, stpatrickparade.com
THURSDAY • MARCH 5 Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Replay Band a high Energy Dance Band. 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com
All artists will be available to discuss their works. Painting...Pottery...Sculpture...Works of Art
First Thursday Site Tours- 10am-1pm. $5. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of Delray Beach Center for the Arts! 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org
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.
Ride and Remember Trolley -10am-12pm- $20. Spady Museum. When you board the “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, the history of Delray Beach comes alive! spadymuseum.com
WEDNESDAY • MARCH 4 Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach Chapter meeting at 7 pm at Senior Center in Veterans Park. Conact Madeline at mhincken@gmail.com for information or questions.
THURSDAY • MARCH 5 & 26 Steel Drum Cruise - 6-8pm. $25 & includes a 2-hour sunset cruise with live entertainment. Delray Yacht Cruises, 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com FRIDAY • MARCH 6 Art Walk in Downtown Delray - 6pm-9pm. Stroll throughout downtown Delray Beach. 561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com Delray Beach Historical Society presents its Second Annual Winter Harvest- 6pm - 9pm. Delray’s top Chefs and Sommelier host a spectacular farm to table 5 course food and wine pairing. $125. 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org High End Wine Tasting - 6pm. RSVP required. The Wine Wave, 561-276-2076 FRIDAY - SATURDAY • MARCH 6-8 Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical- 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm. $45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. DelrayArts.org MARCH 6-29 6-29 - Arts Garage Presents Uncertain Terms- Wed-Fri 7:30pm, Sun 2pm.$30-45.Theatre. 561-450-6357,artsgarage.org SATURDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 7-8 WellFest™ Delray 2015 - 11-5 pm at Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Live Well. Go Green. 561-921-5182, WellFestUSA.com SUNDAY • MARCH 1 Roots Cultural Festival Presents: Libby Wesley Honorary Banquet – Delray Beach Center for the Arts- Vintage Gymnasium.$35. 561-406-8179, rootsculturalofdelray@gmail.com Music on the Intracoastal – 1-4pm. Free. Mari Bell Piano Jazz at Veterans Park. 561-243-7350, Murrell@mydelraybeach.com MARCH 1-22 Delray Square Arts presents Snow Birds 561-880-0319, delraysquarearts.com MONDAY - TUESDAY • MARCH 2-3 Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Louise Pitre- 8pm. $45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Crest Theatre. DelrayArts.org MARCH 3, 7, 21 3, 7 & 21– Taste Atlantic Avenue - Includes signature tastings from THURSDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 5-7 5-7 stops. $65, reservations required. Private tours are available for groups of 10+. 800-979-3370, savorourcity.com WEDNESDAYS • MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 Delray Beach Public Library Presents A Look At Classical Piano Composers Haydn, Mozart And Beethoven – 2pm - 3:30pm. 4 sessions $50. 561-266-9490, delraylibrary.org
Delray Art League “Artists in the Park”. Veterans Park. 10am4:30pm. delrayartleague.com
OPEN STUDIOS & GALLERIES THURSDAY, MARCH 19 • 6-9PM
FOR MORE INFO Call Vincent Cacace 561-276-1177 or 561-523-5300 SATURDAYS • MARCH 7, 21, 28 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 SUNDAY • MARCH 8 Singer /songwriter Cecilia St. King will present a concert at Unity of Delray Beach at 4 p.m. There is no ticket charge; a love offering will be collected. Cecilia blends American roots music, merging rock, blues, folk, spirituals and a hint of jazz. Her songs offer a powerful antidote to turmoil in our current times. Audiences are encouraged to participate, singing a joyous note. Audiences are left feeling a sense of hope that soothes the soul. For info www.unityofdelraybeach.org or call 561-276-5796. TUESDAY • MARCH 10 Music and Art in the Park- 6-8pm-Free. Bring your family and friends out to the Veterans Park Gazebo. 561- 243-7350, murrell@ mydelraybeach.com WEDNESDAY • MARCH 11 Re-Potting Workshop: Learn how to repot your orchids Delray Beach Orchid Society 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 THURSDAY • MARCH 12 Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Orange Sunshine, flashback to Great Classic Rock Hits. 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com FDNY Pipes and Drums- 8pm. – 50th Anniversary Documentary Film – “Through Triumph and Tragedy” Crest Theatre – Delray Beach Center for the arts. 561- 243-7922, DelrayArts.org Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Media Breakfast - 7:45am9am. $17-30. Getting the Word Out: A panel discussion with local media. Event at Delray Beach Golf Club. 561-278-0424, delraybeach.com FRIDAY • MARCH 13 John Sebastian in Concert- 8pm. $49-75. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival - - 5pm-11pm. Celtic Siamsa Party featuring Irish dancing, traditional pipe & drum bands, Irish storytelling, food, beer and live music. 561-279-0907, stpatrickparade.com Wine Tasting & Networking- 6pm. $15. The Wine Wave, 561-2762076
Bourbon & Craft Beer Tasting - 6pm. RSVP required. The Wine Wave, 561-276-2076 Morikami Museum Presents Family Fun Days: Yamato-kan Origami 12pm – 3pm. Free with paid museum admission. Learn one simple origami project to take home. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 561-495-0233, morikami.org Arts Garage Presents Dave Keller561-450-6357,artsgarage.org
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MONDAY - TUESDAY • MARCH 16-17 16 & 17– Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Lea Salonga8pm. $45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561243-7922, DelrayArts.org WEDNESDAY • MARCH 18 18 – Catch A Rising Star: Tom Cotter- 8pm. $50. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org THURSDAY • MARCH 19 Artists Alley Open Studios - 6-9pm - Pineapple Grove Arts District between NE 3rd & 4th Streets, east of 3rd Ave, west of RR tracks. artistsalleydelray.com Pen Women Luncheon/Discussion with Dr. Gloria Waldman - 12pm. $30. Dr. Gloria Waldman is a scholar, professor, writer, journalist, radio personality, cabaret singer. 561 732-3577, bocapenwomen.org Taste Pineapple Grove - 5-8pm. $65, reservations required. 800979-3370, savorourcity.com Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pm. Big City Dogs, classic rock and blues. 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents Bill Berloni- 2pm. $30-45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Delray Beach Public Library presents: Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration – 10:30am. “Tuscan Cuisine” presented by Chef Rey De La Osa. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org Pen Women Luncheon/Discussion with Dr. Gloria Waldman; scholar, professor, writer, journalist, radio personality, cabaret singer. Noon. $30 Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Register at www. bocapenwomen.org under Newsletter. or Call: 561 732-3577 FRIDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 20-22 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers- $45. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org SATURDAY - SUNDAY • MARCH 21-22 Delray Beach Playhouse presents BOXer Shorts 5- $15 in advance, $18 day of show. 561-272-1281 Ext.4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Delray Art League “Artists in the Park”- Delray Beach Center for the Arts front Lawn. 10am-4:30pm. delrayartleague.com
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SATURDAY • MARCH 21 National League of American Pen Women present a book event at the Delray Beach Library, 100 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. 2:00 pm. Local authors include Jo Jo Harder: Diva Dogs: A Style Guide to Living the Fabulous Life. Marlene Klotz: Poetically Yours. Justine Kuntz: If She Was a Boy. M.J. Putnik: Dobin. Carol White: Sitting Pretty. (561/266-0194) www.bocapenwomen.org Collector Series VIII Bordeaux Tasting - 6pm. RSVP required. The Wine Wave, 561-276-2076 All People’s Day Diversity Festival - A free festival offering a wide variety of connective activities for the whole family at Pompey Park Community Center. 561-495-9818, allpeoplesday.com SUNDAY • MARCH 22 Basics of Sushi - 10am – 12pm. $70; advance registration required. Explore the rich history of this Japanese culinary tradition and make – and eat – your very own sushi! 561-495-0233, morikami.org Arts Garage Presents Sam Morril - 8pm. $25-35. Comedy. 561-450-6357,artsgarage.org THURSDAY • MARCH 26 Bling Fling- 9-11:30pm. 25th Anniversary special event. An illuminating, bling-filled evening of dazzling art, sparkling cocktails, light bites and DJ dance music. Creative cocktail attire and sequins encouraged! 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org
SUNDAY • MARCH 29 The Chancel Choir of Church of the Palms will present the Cantata, The Easter Story on at 4 pm. It is the retelling of the Easter story, reliving the events that unfolded in Jerusalem over two thousand years ago. Music by Tom Fettke sung by Chancel Choir with accompaniment by organ and piano. There is no admission charge to attend. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Music Ministries here at Church of the Palms. There is a reception to follow in the Friendship Center. Further information call 561-276-6347. 1960 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach Delray Beach Fit Day & Wellness Expo - 9am-1pm. Spring into shape at the Seacrest Soccer Complex. DelrayFitDay.com Murder on the Beach Bookstore Booksignings
Wed March 4 at 7 pm. Barbara Fox / Murder at Another Inn Thu March 5 at 7 pm. James Swain / Take Down Sun March 8 at 6 pm. Cara Black / Murder on the Champ de Mars Thu March 12 at 7 pm. Brian Freeman / Season of Fear Fri March 27 at 7:30 pm. CJ Box / Endangered
Please Send Your Calendar Listings To: Calendar@delraypineapple.com EXHIBITS Through MARCH 8 – Language Art - $5. Tues-Sun 10am4:30pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Through MARCH 27 – The Winter Interlude Exhibit 2015- M-F 8am-5pm. Juried Fine Art by Delray Art League at City Hall. M-F 8-5pm. delrayartleague.com
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 – Poetry in Clay- Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. 561-495-0233, morikami.org Through MAY 1 – Melody - The Blueprint Gallery at Milagro Center. 561-279-2970
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ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE EXCEPT THE MUSIC SERIES SUN. MARCH 1 & 22 – EVENTS SOLD OUT & LIFELONG LEARNING COMMUNITY INSTITUTE COURSES (See Course Brochure)
Monday, March 9, 16 & 23 @ 10:30 a.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“Great Women Who Have Made a Difference” - See brochure for course listings and fees
Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. –E- Zone presented by Reference Department
Tuesday, March 10 @ 10:00 a.m. – From a Woman’s Perspective Book Group –The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston presented by Karen Kurzer
Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 5:15 p.m. – Got Gaming? presented by Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta Tuesday, Feb. 24, March 3 & 10 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“From the Other Side of the Bench”- See brochure for course listings and fees
Tuesday, March 10 & 24 @ 6:00 p.m. – “Ukulele Workshop for Beginners & Players” – For further information & registration, contact Tavit Smith at 561-6651718 or e-mail at tavitandlynn@gmail.com. Tuesday, March 10 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group – The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson presented by rotating book group leaders
Wednesday, March 4 @ 10:30 a.m. – “Coffee with MorseLife Nutrition-Heart Smart Choices”
Thursday, March 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:00 a.m. – Great Decisions Discussion Group – 2014 - 2015 Briefing Book presented by Morris Moliver
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 @ 11:30 a.m. – Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitated by Don Clare & Claire Drattell
Thursday, March 12 & 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – Craft Series – “Knit ‘N Purl” twice monthly knitting class presented by rotating facilitators
Delray Marketplace Music Fest- 6-8pmViva Classic Rock, classic rock band. 561-865-4613, DelrayMarket.com
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Classical Piano Composers” - see brochure for course listings and fees
Tuesday, March 17, 24, & 31 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“The Poetry of Emily Dickinson”- See brochure for course listings and fees
SATURDAY • MARCH 28 Arts Garage Presents Nanny Assis - 8pm. $25-45. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
Wednesday, February 25, March 4, 11, & 18 @ 6:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Global Hot Spots” - see brochure for course listings and fees
Thursday, March 19 @ 10:30 a.m. – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration – “Tuscan Cuisine” presented by Chef Rey De La Osa
Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. E- Zone presented by Reference Department
Saturday, March 21 @ 2:00 p.m. – National Pen Women Cavalcade of Authors
Thursday, February 26, March 5, 12, & 19 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“Progressive Heroes of the 20th Century” - See brochure for course listings and fees
Sunday, March 22 @ 2:00 p.m. – Sunday Musical Matinee Series – “French Horn Collective”- SOLD OUT
Seventh Annual Savor The Avenue - 5:30pm – 9pm. Join us for an evening of dining under the stars—and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue. 561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach. com/savor-and-tastemakers
SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MARCH 28 & 29 First Annual Bacon & Bourbon Festival - We’ve cleared it with your doctor, your cardiologist and your mother, enjoy life at the Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival. 561-279-0907, delraybaconfest.com Delray Art League “Artists in the Park”. Veterans Park. 10am4:30pm. delrayartleague.com MARCH 28 - APRIL 12 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents They’re Playing Our Song Drawn from the real-life relationship between two of America’s most successful songwriters Marvin Hamlish and Carole Bayer Sager. Thurs - Sat 8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm. 561-272-1281 Ext.4, delraybeachplayhouse.com
Friday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 10:00 a.m. – Great Books Discussion Group – “Great Conversations Five” presented by Gilbert Schechtman
Through JULY 5 – Adornment: An Instructor Showcase- $5. TuesSun 10am-4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org
Through APRIL 19 – En Plein Air- $5. Tues-Sun 10am4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org
library calendar Monday, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 @ 2:00 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “The New Yorker Short Story” - See brochure for course listings and fees
Through JULY 5 – Bling: Art that Shines- $5. Tues-Sun 10am4:30pm.Cornell Museum. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org
Monday, March 23 @ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group – Some Luck by Jane Smiley presented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman Monday, March 23 @ 2:00 p.m. – Cercle Français - French conversation group with rotating facilitators
Saturday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Writer’s Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Howard Gleichenhaus 561-638-7251
Friday, March 27 @ 2:00 p.m. – Author’s Series - “Secrets of Consignment & Thrift Shopping” presented by Paulette Cooper Noble
Monday, March 9 & 23 @ 10:00 a.m. – Quilting Bee – twice monthly quilting class presented by Karen Pugh & Linda Bouvier
ART EXHIBITS – Chris Burlini School of Art – Jan. 24 - March 14 Bill Amme – “Oils”; Elsie Arratia - “Acrylics” - March 14- May 2
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This year’s chair, Danielle Queller Lifton, creator of the Danielle Queller Collection and prominent Boca resident, says, “I am very excited to see the Hope Gala move to downtown Boca. Relocating to the center of the city during high season, together with our Red Carpet theme and the support of so many friends in Hollywood, has made this the most anticipated year yet. We are expecting an unprecedented turnout, and will be occupying both spaces at the Cultural Arts Center and Jazziz Nightlife. It’s going to be an unforgettable night, benefiting an incredible cause - The American Cancer Society.” Sponsorship Chair of the Hope Gala is Ramon Palmero, President and Founder of STEFERI, LLC a Business Development Consulting company based in Delray Beach (www.steferi.com) which focuses on the Strategic Planning process that every company should have. He is now taking the lead to capture Corporate and Individual Sponsorships and raise $100,000 this year. His wife Danila Sigal was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 with a 6 months prognosis. After several surgeries, radiation treatments, and a variety of chemo protocols, Danila continues in the battle against metastatic cancer (www.danilasigal.com). With the advances of scientific findings, and with the help of organizations like the American Cancer Society, she is better equipped to win the fight, and although still in chemo, Danila has an immense sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a testimony of hope to others. The Danielle Queller Jewelry Collection is a favorite among the elite in Hollywood including superstars such as Eva Longoria, Brooke Shields, Bella Thorne, Miranda Lambert, Christina Hendricks, Patricia Arquette and many others. With her close ties to the Hollywood community, Danielle has hand-selected many glitzy auction items for the Gala including: • Big Bang Theory script, signed by the stars • Gossip Girl script • HGTV Design Star Miera Melba’s interior design consultation session • Project Runway’s Benjamin Mach Haute Couture Dress • Memoribilia from the CW hit, The Flash • On-set item from CW smash, ARROW Continued on page 14 • And more
DELRAY BEACH, FL – What can you get for $5 these days? You’ll be amazed when you attend WellFest™ Delray 2015, the weekend of March 7-8, in downtown Delray at Delray Center for the Arts. In just its third year WellFest™ Delray 2015 (www.WellFestUSA.com) is taking its “Live Well! Go Green!” theme to a next level with Live Music, Amazing Speakers, Outstanding Sponsors, and
Impressive Exhibitors. For only $5/day (all attendees receive a $5 instant savings coupon) attendees can take advantage of a wealth of information all in one place, by speaking with experts about staying fit, eating well, reducing stress, feeling better about themselves, overcoming injuries, improving overall health and going green. Plus, they’ll hear and see the USA Debut of Hannah Trigwell, who at 24 is being compared some of America’s brightest music Continued on page 9
DJ entertainment puts a new spin on indoor cycling classes in Delray Beach PurCycle has expanded their services to include a new high energy series of spin classes featuring live DJ’s and more
DELRAY BEACH, FL – Every Saturday, PurCycle, Delray’s premier indoor cycling studio, dims the lights and cranks up the energy with disco lights and motivating entertainment in their new “1,000 Calorie PurBurn” Class. Each week a new guest DJ pumps up the bass and gets cyclists inspired to peddle away their stress and get fit at the same time. Turn it Up Deejays, is known for their cool vibe and great music. Over the last 6 years, Turn it Up Deejays has performed all over the world, from private events to cruise ships. All the Turn it Up Deejays have been trained in many different styles of music and dance. Some classes even surprise cyclists with dancers to get the energy level up and keep them motivated to finish the class strong. “Our goal and mission at Purcycle is quite simple. We want to inspire you, empower you and transform your daily life by getting you fit both mentally and physically”, says Susan Albinder, Instructor and Co-Owner of PurCycle Spin Studio. Albinder is just the professional to help PurCycle clients achieve these goals. As a Doctor in Marriage & Family Therapy and a fitness instructor for the last 20 years, Albinder applies her Continued on page 7 Linda Besman and Susan Albinder, Co-Owners of PurCycle knowledge and desire to help others
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FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Receives Ticho Prize to Promote Education in Psychiatry BOCA RATON, FL – The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has joined the ranks of only a handful of medical schools in the country to receive the prestigious Ticho Prize from the Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Charitable Foundation to stimulate student interest in psychiatric medicine and to enhance education in psychiatry. Scholarships from the $50,000 Ticho Prize endowment fund will be awarded annually to a promising student who is graduating from FAU’s medical school to encourage him or her to pursue a career in psychiatry, and in particular, to pay attention to the emotional state and feelings of the patient. “Ernst and Gertrude Ticho were true scholars and humanitarians and their contributions in the field of psychiatry and psychology are immeasurable,” said Stefan A. Pasternack, M.D., director of the Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Charitable Foundation, teaching analyst at the Florida Psychoanalytic Institute, and an affiliate faculty member in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. “It is a privilege for me to be able to pass the torch of their wisdom, knowledge and compassion to aspiring physicians in FAU’s medical school.” The patient interview is the most commonly used procedure employed by clinicians to garner valuable information about their patient’s physical and mental wellbeing. Historically, communication training for clinicians and other healthcare providers has received much less attention throughout the training process than other clinical tasks. FAU’s innovative medical education curriculum provides a student-centered and patient-focused approach with early clinical experiences with local physicians, area hospitals and health departments. Third-year students complete core clerkships in various specialties including psychiatry, allowing them
to learn within a health care system, master clinical skills and knowledge and get to know their patients. “Doctors must learn care and compassion, must learn to listen, and must deliver medicine with a human touch,” said Pasternack. “The Ticho Prize will help to foster a climate of compassion and train our future doctors on how to engage their patients’ minds.” The generosity of the Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Foundation also has helped to promote excellence in psychiatric education at FAU’s College of Medicine through psychiatry rotations, special lectures and workshops, and books and other important tools for medical students. “We are extremely grateful to Dr. Pasternack and the Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Foundation for their continued support of our psychiatric programs in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine,” said Peter Holland, M.D., associate professor of clinical biomedical science and psychiatry clerkship director at FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. “As a member of our affiliated faculty, Dr. Pasternack is a wonderful mentor and lecturer, providing great wisdom and insight into the intricate practice of psychiatry.” Pasternack served as a member of the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine for 35 years, in different positions, most recently as the clinical professor and director of the advanced studies program in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He moved to Florida in 2005, and a year later resumed teaching and started a new, part-time practice. He is currently a teaching analyst at the Florida Psychoanalytic Institute and has fostered new continuing medical education (CME) programs at the Florida Psychiatric Society as the former chair of the CME committee and continuing chair of the psychotherapy committee.
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South Florida preview of Ken Burns’ new documentary, “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies”
Boca Raton based Cancer Treatment Centers of America Global® (CTCA), a national network of five hospitals that specialize in the treatment of patients fighting complex or advanced-stage cancer, has teamed up with Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) to host a series of community events throughout the country to preview “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” a three-part, six-hour documentary directed by Academy Award nominated filmmaker Barak Goodman and executive produced by Ken Burns. The series will air locally on WPBT2 March 30-April 1, 2015. Community events will be held in each of the five CTCA hospital locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tulsa), as well as in Dallas and Boca Raton, where the company recently relocated its corporate headquarters, will help to create a national conversation about cancer. Each event will offer a short preview of the series; followed by panel discussions with the film’s producers, Dr. Mukherjee, CTCA physicians and other cancer care experts. In South Florida, CTCA is hosting an invitation-only event with WPBT2 at the Boca Museum of Art on March 4. “WPBT2 is proud to broadcast the Ken Burns’ series Cancer: The Emperor of all Maladies. The series will resonate with our South Florida audience as cancer has most certainly touched every family in some way. It is a milestone in the documentation of this disease and will not only leave an impression as where we are today for a cure, but gives up hope for the future. True to WPBT2’s mission this film fulfills our quest to educate, enlighten and inspire through providing outstanding content,” says Dolores Sukhdeo, WPBT2 President and CEO. WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital and production partner on all Ken Burns films, which has spearheaded this companion initiative with SU2C in the months leading up to the airing of the documentary, described this effort as “one of the largest, most comprehensive engagement programs in the history of documentary filmmaking.” In
addition to the television event, this project also includes a robust companion CancerFilms.org website, educational materials, participation in major medical and health conferences and digital initiatives aimed at generating national conversations about cancer, the history of this disease, the personal experience of those afflicted, the groundbreaking research underway, and the quest for a cure. Individuals can join this movement by sharing their personal stories at CancerFilms.org, engaging with the project on Twitter via @CancerFilm or project hashtag #CancerFilm, and liking the documentary on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CancerFilm. Ken Burns was inspired to get involved with the project because of personal experience. “My work as a filmmaker is directly linked to the death of my mother from cancer when I was 11,” he said. “From the age of three, I watched her suffer and struggle with this awful disease, forever creating for me a desire to explore the past and to listen deeply to the stories that we all have to tell.” The involvement of CTCA reflects a deeply personal connection as well, as founder Richard J Stephenson experienced the death of his mother, Mary Brown Stephenson, from cancer. After her diagnosis, he and his family searched for the most advanced and effective cancer treatments available. To keep her spirit alive, he vowed to “change the face of cancer care.” He created a new, integrative model of care that changed the way oncologists, surgeons and other clinical professionals treat cancer. This whole-person approach combines surgical, radiation and chemotherapeutic treatments with nutritional counseling, naturopathic medicine, mind-body therapies and spiritual support to treat the whole person, not just the patient’s tumor. All of this is delivered in a compassionate, nurturing manner that is now known as the Mother Standard® of care. For more information about the documentary or local events, call Cammy Richards at (305) 424-4013.
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TheYogaChronicles By David J. Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer Have you been looking for motivation to continue or even to start a yoga practice? Would you like a studio that captures both an authentic and modern vibe? Bamboo Garden Yoga could be just the place for you. Bamboo offers an array of classes from Vinyassa Flow, Yin, Gentle, Hatha, Budokon (a blend of Hatha, Martial Arts, mediation and animal movements) and my all-time favorite, Arial Yoga. The outside yoga deck is surrounded by layers of bamboo, that is known for making students forget they are in bustling Downtown Delray Beach. As if that’s not enough, Bamboo has a line-up of respected yoga instructors that are well known in the Community for their outstanding classes. Owner and Psychiatrist Dr. Rodriguez is a man that specializes in turning his visions into reality. He was kind enough to give me an interview for this month’s Tales From The Mat.
allows members to enjoy a more complete experience than they would in most other studios. BGY also offers unlimited memberships at very reasonable rates, making yoga of this quality accessible to most people. This facilitates long term engagement and sustainability. What is the best part about being a yoga studio owner? The best part has been seeing the positive effect my studio has on it’s members, and knowing I was able to be a part of that. The next best part has been the opportunity to be able to work with such a special and cohesive group of yoga instructors. They have really made this experience so rewarding for me. Favorite quote to live by? “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again”. This has applied as much to my life and business ventures as it has to my own yoga practice. There are a few poses that I am still trying and trying again! Where can we find out more about Bamboo Garden Yoga? Please visit our website at www.bamboogardenyoga.com
Hi Dr.Rodrguez! You own more than just a Yoga Studio, tell us about yourself. I am a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and founder of the Delray Center for Healing. The Delray Center is a holistic healing center that focuses on the mind-body connection. I am the executive operator of Rodriguez Physician Group, a multi-specialty physician’s group. I am also a fitness enthusiast who opened Performance Fitness & Nutrition (PFN) and BURN Cycle. PFN is a personal training and boot camp based fitness center. BURN Cycle is a dynamic indoor cycling studio. I am currently in the process of launching Juice Papi, an organic juice, smoothie and Paleo bar. I am also a competitive cyclist and the General Manager of Team PFN/ Cannondale, the second largest and one of the longest standing teams in the state of Florida. Why did you decide to open up Bamboo Garden Yoga? With the increasing focus on the mindbody connection at the Delray Center, and the growth of PFN, the next natural step was to open our own yoga studio. After a successful opening and a strong first year, the commitment was then made to turn BGY into the preeminent yoga studio in South Florida. What about your Yoga Studio stands out from the rest? There are a few elements that make BGY unique. For starters, BGY is the only studio I have ever seen that offers both an indoor and outdoor yoga practice space. The indoor studio is a candle-lit, soft colored space that is comfortable and quiet. The outdoor studio is nothing short of special. Set in the middle of our prized collection of exotic timber and ornamental bamboos, the large covered deck allows our yogis to enjoy their practice in connection with nature. The sound of the sea breeze blowing gently through the tall timber bamboos makes a distinct sound that is as relaxing as it is beautiful. Another captivating experience is feeling the soft cool air of a rain shower that is falling all around the deck while being engaged in your practice under the cover of the tall tiki roof. These are exquisite experiences that are possible only in carefully designed settings. There are other pragmatic elements that also help BGY stand out. Having 2 yoga spaces allows for scheduling of multiple classes at peak hours, with staggered start times. If you are late for one class, the very next class will often start assembling and warming up within 15 minutes in the other space. This reduces the need to have to rush out of work and speed in your car to get to class, which in turn allows you to arrive more relaxed and ready to engage your practice. Practicing at BGY also allows the opportunity for engaging in our yogic community. Members at BGY do more than just take classes together. Yoga workshops are held regularly, providing specialized training. Lifestyle workshops are also held, delving more into yogic life and philosophy. This
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By Ronna L. Clements The Pineapple Contributing Writer Oranges are a tropical fruit. They were originally brought from China to India, and gradually spread over the entire world where the climate was mild enough for their cultivation. The sour orange came into cultivation in 100 A.D. in the basin of the Mediterranean long before the fall of the Roman Empire. Early Spanish explorers are believed to have brought oranges to this country in the time of Ponce de Leon’s quest for the Fountain of Youth. In the favorable climate of California, the popularity of the orange grew rapidly until it soon developed into a leading industry. Today, oranges comprise about 60% of the citrus fruit grown in the U.S., and there are two hundred known varieties. January to May is peak season for growing oranges and when eaten during this time they contain the highest mineral values. The orange is an alkaline-reacting fruit and is best eaten with other tropical fruits or with nuts. Oranges are one of the best sources of water-soluble Vitamin C. It is best to eat oranges in sections rather than drinking orange
Health • March 2015 • 3 juice. As Vitamin C is the least stable of vitamins, storage of orange juice destroys the vitamin to some extent, and sterilization may destroy it completely. This tropical fruit is good for a sluggish digestive system since it stirs up the acid accumulations in the body. Oranges are also very good for tooth decay and poor gums. A body acid condition resulting from eating a high protein diet, which is very hard on the kidneys, will benefit from eating oranges. Citrus fruits are high in sodium, but remember, this is natural sodium from the earth, so the orange is a terrific fruit for athletes due to their needs to replenish electrolytes. In addition, ripe oranges are 10% fruit sugar which is immediately assimilated by the body making it an excellent post-exercise fruit, as well. So, as part of your healthy eating habits, you can add a ripe luscious juicy orange into your daily routine with a dose of sunshine and a smile. Ronna Clements is a Natural Health & Wellness Innovator who has been helping people lead healthier lives for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Springfield College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Ronna is also a Certified Specialist in Cellular Regeneration & Detoxification, Advanced Colon Hydrotherapy and Iridology. Ronna can be reached at: ronnaclements@aol.com or 561632-9187 www.theprogrambyronna.com
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ASK THE HEALTH GURU Your Local Guide to Living Your Healthiest Life By Devin Burke Special to The Pineapple THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: What’s your opinion on cleansing and detoxing? ANSWER: Over the past couple of years cleanses and detoxing have become quite popular. Especially as celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Demo Moore and Beyoncé tout their benefits and people continue to search for a silver-bullet health approach. After all the seasonal holiday events and parties and especially with beach season right around the corner, this is a popular time for many people to consider doing a cleanse/detox. But is a cleanse/detox even necessary at all? Our bodies are constantly being bombarded by toxins from the food we eat, water we drink and air we breathe. So is a few day cleanse/detox, the answer to riding our bodies of these toxins? In my expert opinion it really depends on a few factors… 1. What type of cleanse/detox are you planning to do? 2. The purpose/goal of doing a cleanse/ detox? 3. Your age, gender, sex and what your current lifestyle looks like? Without knowing the answer to these three key questions, it’s really hard to determine if a cleanse/detox is right for you. It’s tempting to think you can do something to clear out what’s built up in your body over months and years in a just a few days… but the truth is there is really no evidence that a “detox” actually can clear these built up toxins out of our systems. Don’t get me wrong I am not suggesting that doing a cleanse/detox is useless or bad. But the human body does a decent job of cleansing/detoxing itself…if it didn’t we would all be sick. Our livers, kidneys, lungs and skin do a great job of filtering out impurities
through the simple act of sweating. Our digestive system gets a rest 7-9 hours a night when we sleep. In my opinion anyone with the purpose or goal of doing a cleanse/detox as a quick fix, to shed a few pounds or to counteract recent bouts of overindulgence, is wasting their time. Instead I recommend a lifestyle cleanse. This includes addressing unhealthy lifestyle habits and dietary changes. A lifestyle cleanse involves cleaning out unhealthy habits and establishing new healthy ones. It’s something that gets your on track and allows you to stay there. For a free lifestyle cleanse visit www.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. DevinBurke.com to learn more.
Mizner CC Chapter of The Pap Corps raises over $38,000 DELRAY BEACH, Florida—The Pap Corps’ Mizner Country Club Chapter recently held their annual fundraiser, this year’s dubbed, “Casino Night”, and raised over $38,000 to further cancer research. Special thanks and congratulations were given to the Mizner Country Club Pap Corps Committee Members Marla Schwartz, Marilyn Adler, Judi Engel, Shelly Studley, Deborah Harris, Diane Nathan, Susan Lyman, and Sandy Schwab for their tireless efforts on a successful fundraising event held at the Club in January. According to Larry Savvides, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Mizner Country Club, “Our heartfelt thanks go out to our membership for their unwavering generosity in support of this event, and in supporting The Pap Corps in their efforts to further cancer research. How fortunate we all are to be a part of this caring community with such a strong spirit of giving.” About The Pap Corps The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research, has more than 20,000 volunteers
– men and women – organized in 52 chapters in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties in Florida. They support breakthrough research dedicated to finding cures for the countless cancers that affect men, women and children around the world at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, South Florida’s only university-based cancer center. For more information visit www. thepapcorps.org. About the Mizner Country Club Mizner is one of South Palm Beach’s newer country club gated communities. Situated in Delray Beach, just one mile north of Boca Raton and minutes from Downtown Delray, this boutique-style club features 470 single-family homes. Members enjoy a world class 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, six tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool, a fitness center with state of the art equipment including an aerobics facility, an elegant grand ballroom, versatile dining options, year round social events, and children’s activities. For more information visit www.miznercc.org.
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Community Foundation and United Ways Well World Group to focus on helping brands join forces for second year to host Great craft flawless wellness experiences offerings, such as acupuncturists, nutritionists, PALM BEACH, FL – Wellness is much Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties and fitness instructors. more than a buzzword; in today’s world it is a Last Year’s Event Raised $2.2 Million for 330 Local Nonprofits PALM BEACH & MARTIN COUNTIES, FL – Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. This community-wide event, to be held from May 5 at 5 p.m. until May 6 at 5 pm., celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits. Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is part of the largest online giving event in history. We are once again joining more than 100 community foundations across the country in partnership with Give Local America to raise millions of dollars for the greater good – all in just one day. Last year’s event raised more than $53 million nationally and $2.2 million locally – the shared goal is to make an even greater impact this year! Every local gift made during the 24hour period will be multiplied by additional dollars from a bonus pool raised by the Community Foundation. Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties will make each hour May 5-6 meaningful by providing this unique opportunity to raise significant funds that will make a direct, positive impact on the lives of our community’s neediest residents. Cash prizes will be awarded to participating nonprofit organizations throughout the day to keep things fast-paced and exciting! Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is open to all eligible nonprofits in our two-county area. Nonprofits are encouraged to sign up early and start promoting – just visit www. GreatGiveFlorida.org and click on the
“Nonprofit Registration” button. It is also highly recommended that nonprofit representatives attend training sessions and workshops to ensure maximum success during the 24-hour fundraising event. It is suggested that marketing, communications or membership representatives are included. The first training will be held January 23 at Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth. Click here to register and for other upcoming training and workshop dates. Special events for the general public are being planned and details will be announced in the coming months. Follow #GreatGive15 for updates:
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necessity. For those who work in the wellness industry, determining what clients (and employees) want when it comes to wellness can make or break your bottom line. The newly-formed Well World Group consists of three business professionals who know the wellness industry inside-out. Alison Howland, Eric Stephenson and Debra Koerner collectively have more than eight decades of experience in business, marketing, education and spa development. “Building a complete strategy that encompasses a total guest experience, education to ensure staff has the tools to deliver that experience, and enhancing the bottom line with superior business planning is Well World Groups’ approach to create a sustainable business”, says Howland, cofounder of Well World Group. There is great opportunity for savvy businesses to develop initiatives that assist customers and employees in achieving improved health. “Now, more than ever, a business can differentiate on the soft skills that make up an incredible experience. It is a fact that happy employees correlate to ecstatic clients. When clients are happy, your bottom line is happy”, adds Well World Group Co-founder Stephenson. Studies show that employers who utilize corporate wellness programs have decreased absenteeism, reduced health care expenses and increased productivity among employees. (Source: www.NASBA.org). With a focus on brands in the spa, resort, massage and wellness industries, Well World Group offers strategies to increase business by helping people live well, for example: • Build programs that reach beyond the walls of your property: Align with like-minded businesses and become a strategic wellness partner for corporations. Well World Group will identify brand partners that serve similar consumers and are complementary to your
• Know your target market. The clearer you are on the type of guests you want to attract, the more specific you can be about your wellness offerings. If you are located in a city, perhaps offering quiet spaces for electronic connections and charging stations is a perk for those unable to unplug. With a highly connected Millennial generation, promoting your social media channels so people can check-in, tweet, and tag on-site will be more appealing to that demographic. • For spas and skin care centers, create quick treatments that deliver visible differences. Shorter services allow guests to sneak away for a quick respite. Services that address wellness needs for fast-paced, highly stressed guests may include specialized offerings for easing technology induced aches and pains. • Offer community classes to encourage non-traditional streams of revenue. Consider becoming an information-source for your community by offering specialized health/ wellness speakers with related retail items. Try free or donation-based classes; you might be surprised at the generosity of attendees. Plus, the workshops will build your brand in the community About Well World Group: Well World Group is committed to helping wellness organizations craft and implement brilliant customer experiences that enrich the lives of employees and guests. Well World can be instrumental in working with businesses to ensure they have clearly defined the experience they hope to deliver, have the right operational processes and tools in place, and can infuse the experience within their work teams. The Group’s goal: To enrich the lives of others. Well World is made up of three business professionals who have more than eight decades in business, marketing and spa. Learn more on www. WellWorldGroup.com.
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Gold Coast Down Syndrome organization plans events for World Down Syndrome Day March 21st
In 2014, Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization showcased the work of the artists of Very Special Arts throughout March in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st). This year, Gold Coast and VSA will be continuing their partnership to raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day. Art will be on exhibit at the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Resource Center, 915 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach from March 13th -March 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The works will be created by adults with Down syndrome who will attend four VSA ArtMerge classes taught by local professional during the first two weeks of March. Terri Harmon, Executive Director of Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, stated: All of us at Gold Coast were gratified by the number of people in our community who came to see the Very Special Arts Exhibit last year and the amount of art purchases that took place. We are so happy that the VSA will be returning this March to help adults with Down syndrome tap into their artistic abilities. We are grateful that the VSA is providing ArtMerge at no cost and we are looking forward to exhibiting the art at our Resource Center in Boynton after the classes finish on March 10th. There will also be additional World Down Syndrome Day events going on in Palm Beach County throughout March. Members of the Florida Self-Advocates for Independent Living (SAIL) are will be promoting World Down Syndrome Day at the Diversity Festival in Delray Beach at Pompey Park on March 21st. Local businesses and schools will also be holding Dress Down Days to build awareness about Down syndrome and raise money for Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization throughout March and April. Participants include Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley and the Royal Palm School. For more information, email ad.gcdso@bellsouth.net. To learn more about Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, visit http://www. goldcoastdownsyndrome.org
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in igniting their enthusiasm towards living a fit life. Susan brings her psychological training to her classes thereby inspiring the PurCycle spin community to reach their highest potential. Using motivational affirmations, personal attention and exciting entertainment, Albinder helps PurCyclists to push past their comfort zones and reach their goals.
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Linda Besman and Susan Albinder, Co-Owners of PurCycle
Albinder’s twin sister, Linda Besman, joins the PurCycle family as Co-owner. Besman is a Master Cycle instructor with 20 years of experience in the fitness industry under her belt. She knows how to engage her clients and make sure they are having fun and staying upbeat. Her goal is for the class to be so much fun you forget you
are working out...but you’ll leave drenched. The 90-minute class provides PurCyclists an opportunity to burn up to 1,000 calories. The classes are always full. PurCycle offers a waiting list and is looking to include more live DJ spin classes in the near future. PurCyclists are encouraged to call ahead and reserve not only a bike but the specific location within the room that they are most comfortable. All reservations can be made easily online (www.Pur-cycle.com). PurCycle utilizes StarTrac®’s newest bike, the Blade. The sexy new Blade Cycle allows for the most comfortable ride available thanks to additional adjustable parts, including a new fore and aft sliding handlebar. In addition to top-of-the-line cycle equipment, PurCyclists can upgrade their cycling experience with the use of Performance IQ, a cutting-edge heart rate monitoring system. As a partner of ZingFit, PurCycle’s online scheduling provider, Performance IQ is able to provide a fully-integrated online reservation system and performance data-tracking dashboard where clients can monitor and compare their performance in each class. With Performance IQ, each client wearing a PurCycle heart rate strap will be able to see their personal performance alongside other class participants on the studio display screen. Should the PurCyclist prefer to not have their fitness tracking displayed on the screens, their workout information is still available for them to view privately. Each PurCyclist will receive an automatically-generated email outlining their workout statistics — including their total calories burned — as soon as the class is over. The software also maintains a leaderboard showing where each client ranks relative to others in the class. Heart Rate Monitors are available for a onetime purchase of $59. “This is the best class; I never enjoyed spin as much as this class. Now I’m addicted.” says fellow PurCyclist, Jen Rebellow PurCycle Spin Studio’s “1,000 Calorie PurBurn” Class is currently held every Saturday at 9:45 am. Beginning January 31st, the PurBurn program will be expanded each Saturday to include 9:15 am and 10:30 am classes. Located in the SOFA district at 101 SE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach, FL, PurCycle Spin Studio is the sister facility of PurLife brand of fitness centers and services.
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When most people think of addiction and recovery, they think of the 12 steps. This is largely because since 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous has been the mainstay of addiction treatment. There have been thousands upon thousands of successes through AA and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) over the years, but the results have been mixed for certain parts of the population. There is a large contingent that has not achieved sustainable recovery through the 12 steps and the reasons for this remain largely misunderstood. When a person relapses, they are typically accused of lacking commitment, effort and desire. This is often true, but not always. There are many motivated and hard working individuals that keep relapsing for other, more complex reasons. They may spend years, in and out of different treatment centers, with only short stretches of sobriety to show for it. Their relapses are typically involuntary, where they really did not want to use but could not prevent it despite their best efforts. They did what they could with the tools they had, but it was not enough to contain the raw power of an addictive urge to use. This is often due to some combination of poor relapse prevention skills, untreated conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma or an eating disorder, poor emotional support, and excessive drug and alcohol exposure. Another common reason for this is a fundamental psychological incompatibility with the 12-steps. Not every person has the capacity to truly internalize a spirituality-based recovery system to the degree required for success. This may be due to any combination of personality traits, personal beliefs and style of thought. This is not necessarily indicative of resistance from individual, as has often been the assumption. This is also does not reflect any deficiency in morality or integrity on the part of the individual either. In forcing the 12 steps, such individuals often struggle for years before finding recovery, if they ever even do. These same individuals can do a complete turnaround if placed in a recovery system that they are psychologically compatible with and can fully internalize. Many individuals respond well to recovery systems that are based on modern psychological and medical principles. This is especially true in the modern era of the internet, where an ever growing percentage of the population has grown accustomed to researching topics of interest and remaining generally informed. These individuals are often used to making well-informed decisions based on tangible evidence and information. They tend to employ advanced deductive and abstract reasoning when making the more difficult decisions in their life, which in recovery would equate to a pressured decision to not relapse. A cognitive behavioral and medical science based recovery system is compatible with this thought style and helps such individuals work with their strengths and information resources. They will often demonstrate a drastic and impactful improvement when finally engaging one of these systems, even after decades of failure in a traditional system.
C h r o n i c treatment failure in a traditional recovery system is also frequently do to problems with a co-occurring disorder such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Situations such as these are often referred to as “dual-diagnosis”, where there is both addiction and the existence of another active psychiatric disorder. The biggest challenge with these situations is that an active co-existing disorder is almost always a direct trigger for the addiction. These conditions require independent treatment if there is to be any hope of improvement. A 12step treatment model often cannot be applied as effectively when the individual is clinically depressed, anxious or if they are suffering from an eating disorder or trauma. Certain parts of the 12-steps, which are critical for recovery success, can actually set a person back if they have one or more of these co-morbid conditions. These conditions create a certain degree of vulnerability to emotional injury, which has often become apparent when attempting the 4th step (taking inventory). Relapse and significant emotional injury can result, especially when the individual suffers from PTSD or an eating disorder. These conditions, in particular, require highly specialized care from appropriately trained professionals. It is neither safe nor fair to subject a wellintentioned 12-step sponsor to one of these potentially dangerous situations that have no realistic opportunity for success. Interpreting the reasons for failure in recovery are equally as important as interpreting success. When motivated individuals fail, it is often because of incompatibility with the recovery system made available to them. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the 12-steps; the compatibility is just not there for everyone for any number of different reasons. Co-existing disorders require independent attention and treatment in order for an affected individual to have a fair chance at success in recovery. Alternative recovery systems, such as those based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Smart Recovery, are much more compatible with co-occurring disorders and often serve as the primary psychological treatment for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and PTSD. These newer systems are now widely available and can help an individual find success in even the most difficult cases. Dr Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing, as well as the leader of the Delray Center DBT program. He is board certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a clinical focus in the treatment of depression, eating disorders, addiction, bipolar disorder, and trauma. Delray Center For Healing 403 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.delraycenter.com • 888-699-5679
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More than 100 Delray Beach residents got active at the Family Fitness Jams event on Jan 24. The event was part of the 3rd annual Let’s Move: Commit to Change physical activity challenge and Team Healthier Delray Beach logged more than 17,000 minutes of physical activity. Team Healthier Delray Beach logged more than 17,000 minutes of physical activity during the countywide initiative.
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Awaken your body’s natural intelligence By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple
The endocrine system is responsible for hormonal functions in the body and produces thirty distinct hormones each of which has a very specific job to do. This system controls your physical growth, mood, hormone output, reproduction, mental functionality, and immune system. When not working properly you become more susceptible to disease and your ability to fight off infection is weakened. Endocrine glands and their functioning impact every area of your health. The keystone of acupuncture and Oriental medicine has always been awakening the body’s natural intelligence to heal itself and restore balance to the system of energy pathways (called “meridians”) that cover the body. When the meridians within your body have become depleted or blocked, you can suffer from tiredness, infertility, weight gain, depression, chronic pain, digestive problems, hair loss, arthritis, and feeling chilled or to hot no matter the temperature. When treating a suspected endocrine condition with acupuncture and Oriental medicine, the acupuncturist seeks the root cause of the patient’s imbalance. The endocrine system is closely connected to the internal balance of the Yin energy and the Yang energy. Imagine that the Yang energy is like gasoline that fuels a car, and the Yin energy is the coolant for the car’s engine. Without the coolant, the engine overheats and begins to burn out. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine work to make sure the Yin and Yang are equal within the body restoring your essential internal balance. The root of the body’s energy in Oriental medicine is the Kidney meridian. Treatment used to strengthen the Kidney Meridian also restores nourishment to your endocrine glands. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can be used to restore hormonal balance, regulate energy levels, smooth emotions and help manage sleep and menstrual problems. Treatments take all symptoms into account and are aimed at balancing the energy in your body, optimizing your health, restoring immune function and balancing the production and release of hormones through a variety of approaches ranging from acupuncture and herbal remedies to lifestyle changes and special exercises. Many patients benefit from an integrated Eastern and Western medical approach to endocrine health. The strong point of Western medicine is intervention in lifethreatening illness, whereas the strong point of Eastern medicine is increased quality of life. Therefore it is optimal to have both Eastern and Western medicine options available for the most comprehensive care. Endocrine Supporting Nutrients Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein are part of any healthy diet. Things to avoid are: Genetically Modified Foods (food containing GMOs). Buy organic food when possible. Wash all fruits and vegetables before consuming them. Eat wild caught fish and remove the skin before cooking. Eat lean cuts of meat. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. Keep hydrated Water is the key to detoxifying the body. Never heat food in a plastic container. This includes covering with plastic wrap. Finally, get acupuncture. Acupuncture can help improve the immune system and assist in the body’s detoxification therefor improving hormonal function and the balance of Yin and Yang. Edward Scarlett is the Clinical director and owner of Alive and Well Acupuncture. He is a state certified Acupuncturist and an expert in 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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stars. She has garnered over 30 million views and more than 300,000 followers on YouTube and has numerous top ten international singles playing to Sold –Out shows in Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and London. We are very excited to have Hannah in the USA performing at Wellfest USA. Also, on hand will be San Francisco’s own Justin Ward, whose intro album has over 4 million views. He is one of the most sought after sax players in the country and has recently performed with Earth, Wind and Fire, Tyrese Gibson, and Snoop Dogg. Local favorite Jon Greco Band will also be performing. Speakers will include Serena Dyer (www.serenadyer.com), who along with her father, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, recently wrote the popular book: “ Don’t Die With Your Music Still In You; Deirdre Abrami, (www. deirdreabrami.com), a 6th Generation Psychic Intuitive; Lee Ann Somers (www.leeannsomers.com) an Ambassador for Spirit and Reiki Master teacher, and others including some of the top Chiropractors and Acupuncturists in Delray and Boca including Drs. Khatami, Groman, Kusturic and Scarlett. The Overall Event Sponsor, JM LEXUS (www.JMLexus.com) “the #1 Volume Lexus Dealer Since 1992,” will be showcasing their latest “Green” cars. Other Sponsors will include The Seagate Hotel & Spa who will be enlightening attendees about their impressive “5-star” spa facility and services; Fit Food Express, who will be providing samples of their healthy prepared foods; Delray Beaching Running Company who will be doing their part to make sure attendees “run right” and many more. Plus there will be a range of Exhibitors offering healthy foods, fitness programs, free wellness screenings, massage areas, consultation with experts, free samples and so much more. 4th Ave. Photo and Video will serve as the Official Videographer of WellFest and be at the event to capture that action. In addition, groups like Human Powered Delray will be at the event to promote their wellness and green-oriented programs that encourage people to walk and bike. Commenting on how far the event has come in just its third
year, event creator Bob Lipp said: “With a mission to educate, entertain and inform people to stay fit, eat well, think positive, take a holistic approach to healthcare and go green, we are delighted at the opportunity to connect this content with the growing number of like-minded people,” added Lipp. “As we did last year, a significant portion of the monies we collect (attendance is only $5/day) will go to fund self-esteem programs at local schools and select animal rescue services including Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue .” Patrick Halliday, the event’s Executive Director added: “With all that is happening here in Delray, it takes a great deal to get people interested, excited, and involved. We’re doing it with a focus on educating people about living well and going green. I call that a win-win. The event is also attracting some of Delray’s prominent leaders both public and private, since so many are recognizing the value WellFest Delray brings to the brand of this growing community.” For further information, contact Bob@WellFestUSA.com, call him at 561-921-5182 or sign-up at our automated website: http:// www.wellfestusa.com/sign-up-now.html
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More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headaches. The onset of migraines typically can occur between the ages of 10 and 40 and diminish substantially after the age of 50, however current studies suggest that migraines can actually occur at any age. Women are twice as likely as men to be affected by this disorder. WHAT ARE THE CARDINAL SIGNS OF A TRUE MIGRAINE? There are numerous types of migraines, classified according to the unique symptoms produced. The typical presentation of a migraine is a throbbing or pulsating one sided (unilateral) severe headache, lasting 4-72 hours, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and sensitivity to sound (phonophobia). The most common site of head pain is the temple region, extending into the forehead and eye on one side (frontal-temporal). The attack may be so severe that it interferes with daily activities. WHAT GOES WRONG IN AN ACUTE MIGRAINE EPISODE? Current treatments for migraines are generally unsatisfactory for most patients due to a lack of understanding of basic neurophysiologic concepts concerning migraines. Exciting current research is focusing on a phenomenon termed cortical (brain) spreading depression (CSD) and on dysfunction in brainstem cells that are involved in the control of pain. This groundbreaking concept was originally postulated in 1941, however it is getting more attention due to recent advances in brain imagery. Essentially, brain cells responsible for processing vision, sound, smell, touch, and even movement become very active prior to and during a migraine episode, producing symptoms such as light and sound sensitivities. Auras, a neurological phenomenon experienced 10-20 minutes prior to a migraine involving vision, motor, or speech impairments may also be experienced. It is theorized that this spontaneous activity of brain cells is due to an unhealthy state; a lack of oxygen, appropriate food (fuel), and/or consistent stimulation. Simultaneously an area in the brainstem responsible for controlling head and face pain NEW BRAIN-BASED TREATMENT: How can this information help those who suffer from migraines? Our current
understanding allows us to develop a treatment plan that is multi-factorial in nature addressing the oxygen deficiencies, inappropriate nutrition, and lack of stimulation. It is of paramount importance to locate the specific region within the nervous system that is dysfunctional and for this we utilize a diagnostic tool termed RealEyes. This state of the art equipment allows for in-depth examination of eye movement pathology which is a very accurate window into neurological dysfunction. Graded aerobic activity, oxygen supplementation, and prescribed breathing exercises aimed at increasing vital capacity are essential to allow for greater oxygenation. Chiropractic adjustments of the thorax allows for increased rib excursion and greater oxygen intake. One should attempt to eliminate or reduce alcohol (red wine), caffeine, monosodium glutamate (MSG; found in some ethnic foods), nitrates (processed foods such as cold cuts and hot dogs), hunger episodes, and lack of sleep. Some nutritional supplements that may be of value are L-arginine, magnesium, and 5-hydroxytryptophan. Specific brain-based exercises such as eye movement activities (oculomotoric rehabilitation), vestibular activities (inner ear), brain-balance auditory stimulation, visual stimulation, olfactory stimulation, and chiropractic adjustments are essential in stabilizing these clusters of unhealthy cell in our nervous system. A new and promising intervention termed pneumatic insufflation has demonstrated a reduction in patient symptoms and neurological stabilization in the literature.
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Board Certified He has achieved Diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He has sub-specialty training in vestibular disorders and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561-330-6096 and at thecondecenter.com.
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ersonal Physician Care, P.A. (“PPC”) is proud to announce the opening of Personal Physician Care Community Center, which is a new senior community and enrichment center conveniently located in the heart of picturesque Delray Beach, FL. Its mission is to promote mind and body wellness as well as to offer a wide variety of engaging social activities for local seniors. The new Community Center will encourage improvements to the health and wellness of older adults. While it will provide the many offerings associated with traditional community centers such as snacks and opportunities for socialization, it will also provide a wide array of vibrant and innovative programs intended to result in better health outcomes for participants. Just a few of the numerous informative and engaging classes that are offered include: Silver Sneakers Zumba Gold, Cardio Fit, Overeaters Anonymous, Walking Club, Bereavement Workshop, Healthy Food Shopping and Cooking, and many more! PPC is honored to provide a nurturing and educational environment for local seniors. The new Community Center is located at 4800 Linton Blvd., Suite F-111, Delray Beach, FL 33445. You can speak with any member of the caring and enthusiastic staff by calling 561-808-7743.
Quick Facts About the Importance of Senior Community Centers According to the National Council on Aging (“NCOA”), the nation’s approximately 11,400 senior centers serve over 1 million older adults daily. About 70% of participants are women, and half of them live alone. Importantly, data show that senior center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction than their peers. The NCOA reports that participants “can learn to manage and delay the onset of chronic disease and experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, and economic well-being.” About Personal Physician Care, P.A. Personal Physician Care is the largest primary care medical practice in Delray Beach, FL. Ancillary healthcare services provided include physician-supervised weight loss programs, concierge medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, aesthetics & wellness center, nutritional programs, and stateof-the art onsite lab and advanced diagnostic testing capabilities. PPC was founded by award-winning and world renowned Board Certified internist David Neuman, M.D. The practice is modeled after his personal vision of personalized patient care in a friendly and convenient multi-specialty healthcare facility. If you would like more information about Personal Physician Care Community Center or to schedule an interview with the Outreach Coordinator, Dr. James J. Cassidy, you can reach him at 561-808-7743 or jcassidy@ppcare.net.
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Education Foundation, Business Development Board present Leadership Awards WEST PALM BEACH, FL – County and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County have partnered to present the inaugural Education Leadership Awards Luncheon to recognize worthy individuals for their contributions to improve education in the area. The first annual luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. The awards will recognize outstanding achievements in the following four areas: • Volunteer Leadership Award: This award honors someone who has made significant contributions through volunteer work with the School District of Palm Beach County. This year’s recipient is Eagles Landing Middle School volunteer and parent Kendra Palumbo.
• Superintendent’s Outstanding Leadership Award: This award honors outstanding leadership and significant contributions to education by school administrators at the high school, middle school, elementary school and school district levels. This award will go to School District Chief Operating Officer Mike Burke. • Partners in Education Excellence
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Award: This award honors an individual or company for demonstrating a commitment to working with schools to promote student achievement and educational excellence. This will be awarded to the Florida Power and Light Co. • Distinguished Alumni Awards: This award honors Palm Beach County graduates for their contributions to the community and to their profession. The three individuals being recognized are Michele Jacobs, Clarence Anthony and Dari Bowman. Dwight E. Stephenson, CEO of D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., and a former center for the University of Alabama and Miami Dolphins who has been inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame, will be the keynote speaker for the event. To purchase individual tickets, tables or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Education Foundation’s website at www. educationfoundationpbc.com or call Tim Tracy at (561) 651-4117 or Teresa Dabrowski at (561) 351-7196.
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Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) is pleased to announce Dr. Phillip Habib, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, has opened his practice in Delray Beach. Dr. Habib specializes in the treatment of advanced heart failure at Delray Medical Center. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Habib specializes in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, cardiogenic shock, cardiac transplantation, advanced cardiac imaging and echocardiography, pulmonary hypertension, and clinical research. Prior to joining TFPS, Dr. Habib worked as an attending hospitalist at the University of Pittsburgh’s Medical School (UPMC) and Department of Medicine at UPMCPresbyterian Dr. Phillip Habib Hospital. Dr. Habib completed fellowship training in advanced heart failure and transplantation at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Florida, and an advanced echocardiography fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute. He finished an internal medicine residency at the Ohio State University and graduated medical school from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Dr. Habib has published numerous scientific publications relating to
cardiovascular disease in peer-reviewed journals and medical books. Today, he is a member of the Tenet Florida Heart & Vascular Network, the American Heart Association, and The International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation. Dr. Habib has been practicing medicine since 2006.
“Fitness in the Park” presented by CrossFit Boca Raton
DELRAY BEACH, FL – Delray Marketplace will host “Fitness in the Park” presented by CrossFit Boca Raton at 10 a.m. the first Sunday of every month through April (remaining dates: March 1 and April 5) in the center’s amphitheater. Children are welcome, and an after party will be held at Burt & Max’s open to all participants. CrossFit Boca Raton’s mission is to change clients not only physically but mentally, with a program that will challenge like none other. The goal is to make your body reach its maximal potential. CrossFit will train you with motivation, intensity, and above all safety. The trainers/coaches will provide the motivation and instructional information for you to successfully complete your program. Together, their knowledge and your effort will make a positive change in your life. For more information about “Fitness in the Park,” please call (561) 865-4613 or visit www.delraymarket.com.
Friends of Gilda’s Host Luncheon to Benefit Cancer Support
BOCA RATON, FL – The Friends of Gilda’s, an auxiliary group of volunteers for Gilda’s Club South Florida, is proud to host the 5th Annual “Glamour in the Woods” Red Door Luncheon, presented by Interiors by Steven G, on Friday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the exclusive Woodfield Country Club, located at 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. Tickets for this fabulous event are $95 per person. This elegant luncheon offers a pre-event reception of socializing and mingling through
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a magnificent silent auction followed by a delicious lunch and an entertaining talent show featuring local community talent. The Friends of Gilda’s is a group of vibrant women dedicated to raising support and funds for Gilda’s Club South Florida. This vivacious group has grown and expanded in Southern Palm Beach County where they devote their efforts to sharing the work of Gilda’s Club South Florida. “Gilda’s Club is grateful to have a group of women so dedicated to our mission,” said Gilda’s Club CEO Shelley Goren. “Each year they coordinate this beautiful event and help share the important message that no one has to face cancer alone.” The volunteer event committee includes Ellen Ash, Madeleine Bolno, Gloria Brooks, Beth Chattoff, Kimberly Gladsden, Kathryn Helme, Carole Jeshiva, Jen Kaufman, Karen Kramser, Lynne Levy, Rita Lindenbaum, Joy Roderman, Ronnie Rosen, Barbara Scherr, Susan Siciliano, Elaine Terner and Gail Weinbrum. Proceeds from the event will benefit Gilda’s Club South Florida, dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Its innovative program of social and emotional support is an essential complement to medical care, providing free networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities for anyone living with cancer – men, women, teens, children – along with their families and friends. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org. For more information about attending, sponsoring or supporting this event, please call Ashley Scharber, Development Coordinator, at 954-763-6776 or email ashley@ gildasclubsouthflorida.org. About Gilda’s Club South Florida: Gilda’s Club, was named in honor of comedian Gilda Radner, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 1989 at 42 years old. Gilda’s Club
South Florida’s mission is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens, and children – along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.
Advanced Dentistry South Florida Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Advanced Dentistry South Florida has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. “We are honored and privileged to accept this award for the second year in a row. We strive to provide an excellent experience for our patients and we value the reviews and feedback from our patients. A sincere thank you to all of our patients who have been with us over the years and continue to support us!”- Dr. Richard Staller, owner of Advanced Dentistry South Florida. “Only about 5 percent of the Dental Offices in South Florida have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2014 Super Service Certification logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.
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5 Tips for a Passionate Love Life By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer
Now that LOVE month is over, hopefully you have romantically reconnected with your partner over Valentine’s Day weekend. Women were SO EXCITED to go see the Fifty Shades of Grey movie that just came out. I advised men to go with their lady to see what all the excitement is about; then have a conversation afterwards to make some new commitments to a more exciting sex life and to an ongoing, passionate, loving relationship. Women are starving for affection and excitement that most only imagine and seek in romance novels and movies. You can make it happen for real, and when it does, there’s nothing like it! CNN reported in 2011 that nearly 40 million Americans are stuck in sexless marriages – but you don’t have to be part of this statistic! Of course, if there is built up anger and resentment in your relationship, along with a lot of time between intimate encounters, now is the time to get help from your Relationship Coach to rekindle that spark you used to have and create the fiery passionate relationship you always dreamed of. You CAN have Love Beyond Your Dreams! Below are just a few tips to get started in having a better quality, passionate sexual relationship: 1. Couples need to equally take care of the household chores. No excuses! Since both couples work in most households, this responsibility must equally be shared. If it falls on one partner, they will become angry and resentful. Many studies show that when men pitch in equally, they get rewarded more in the bedroom, as their ladies are not so tired. Also, when the woman picks up after a man, she sees him as a child – not her man. This begins a spiral of lower passion and a loss of libido and respect. Studies confirm that stress kills female sexual desire neurologically because sexual feelings begin in the brain for women. To feel sexual, anxiety and stress need to be low, so if she is worrying about her “to do” list and the chores that aren’t done, she won’t have the feelings to engage intimately. Get her out of the house on creative dates to have fun! 2. Be creative in the Bedroom – and out of it. The same sexual routine is boring for both men and women. Be daring enough to experiment and take sex out of the bedroom to other places within the home and in nature. Use fantasy, role play and other activities that engage all the senses of pleasure – smell, touch, taste, sight and sound. Create a romantic, clutter-free bedroom that encourages intimacy with luxurious bedding, candles, music and scent. Men are turned on visually first, so women, dress alluring. It’s ok to sometimes want “soft love” – a sexual connection that is tender and loving if you are more tired. Once a week have fantasy sex – that is “on the edge” of fantasy. Sexual variety on a regular basis keeps a loving, passionate connection.
3. Turn off all gadgets and electronic devices once you are home. Couples are losing their relationship to technology. Stop using computers and phones the minute you get home, and engage with your partner and family. Social media is especially consuming couple time; and the use of technology has increased sexual addictions and emotional affairs. Your time, energy and attention should be on your partner, making them a priority. Engage in quality conversations and give each other time for intimacy, especially on the weekends. 4. What you do and say on a daily basis is the foundation of a great sex life. How do you relate to your partner on a daily basis? Are you loving, kind, supportive and generous? Does your positive thoughts and behavior really outweigh the negative emotional interactions? Do you reach out by text to say something sweet or sexy for no reason, give surprise gifts, and greet your partner at the door to make them feel important? The quality of your sex life is directly related to how you treat each other daily! If you are negative, criticize, complain or are moody and angry, you will repel your partner. The positive interactions should be 6 to 1 over the negative interactions. Be sure to consciously monitor what you do and say to your partner on a daily basis. If you have a negative mindset, get help now to fix it for good! 5. Don’t fake it in the bedroom. Many women and men are faking their orgasms, which can mean there are underlying issues, either emotionally or physically (low energy, decreased libido or ED problems) that need to be talked about in a loving, supportive way. Let your Relationship Coach help you find a solution to rebuild your confidence and passion for each other like it’s never been before! Remember life is a joy trip! But are you just living life – or living the life you LOVE? Now is the time to start. Grab your partner and go have some passionate fun this weekend!
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“DEAR SUSAN” Dear Susan, I am a junior in college and recently started dating a really nice guy. My problem is, my best friend who is also my roommate has been really unhappy lately and is moody, especially when my boyfriend is around. It has been making it hard for me to enjoy my new found happiness while living with someone so down. I have a hunch that she is jealous, because she is having a hard time finding dates, but if the tables were reversed, I would be really happy for her. Sincerely, Torn Co-Ed
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Dear Torn, Congratulations on your new found happiness! Nothing can bring down your happiness as much as a miserable friend. Sounds to me that your roomie is showing some real signs of jealousy. This could be stemming from underlying feeling of low self-esteem. You should assure her that you will always be her friend and that your new relationship will not change that. Encourage her to try new ways to meet people such as dating sights, clubs or maybe your new friend has a buddy for her! When she feels more secure, I am sure her attitude will brighten. 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. She can be reached at DearSusan123@gmail.com
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Bad Boy Dating Question I am concerned about a friend that I work with. She has been dating different guys, with no long-term luck for one reason or another, and she would very much like to have a significant other. Usually the relationships don’t last that long, but it all seems pretty harmless fun. She has started to see a guy that has been leading her to partying a lot. I met him once with her at a party just before they started hooking up, and there were a lot of people around using various substances, and he seemed into that scene. I have told her that she is too old for that, and now she’s coming into work late a lot more frequently, and that she should pursue another type of guy. She seems to agree but continues on. What can I do to help her out?
Answer The number one thing is to leave her alone and let her make up her own mind. It’s not a good idea to get too deep into a person’s romantic decisions. Usually they end up doing whatever they want, regardless of outside advice, and if you are too negative about her new relationship then the subject could become a wedge in your friendship and create distance and distrust. You don’t want to be the friend that is constantly nagging her about the boyfriend that she is having fun with. Try and hang out with them
in a non-party environment if possible to get to know the guy a bit better and gain a greater understanding of her relationship with him. That doesn’t mean you have to automatically approve of this relationship, it just means you should make an effort before rushing to judgment. Unless she directly asks you about him, I wouldn’t keep brining the subject up. The substance abuse issue is a different dynamic. Your friend is free to be with whomever she wishes and deal with his decisions on her terms. Like I said, not your business. But, as a friend, if you see her begin to have problems associated with partying then it is time for an honest discussion. But realize her overdoing it is her problem, not his. She is the one deciding to go out and come into work late that is also her decision. If you need to discuss serious issues about her health or her job, it should be in the context of her decision to party, not her decision to date a guy you think is dragging her down. The guy might have life by the tail and by focusing on him you are losing focus on your friend’s problems. I’d also caution against telling her that she is ‘too old’ for something. You might have different life plans and goals and certainly there are many things you might be ‘too old’ for based on your own personal preferences. That same perspective doesn’t automatically apply to your friend’s life and if you make those judgments you have a higher chance of being tuned out than being a friend that is helpful for her. You and her might have similar goals, but I am going on the assumption that generally people’s actions reflect their intentions, and right now her actions are reflecting someone that wants to play the field and have a good time. You are certainly free to live your life however you like, please do, but unless she asks for your opinion or is a health risk, you need to let her live her life too. Oh South Florida, I don’t care if you date scum, just promise to send your trials and tribulations to thenjackhappened@gmail.com.
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It may be closer than you think. We have been trained from birth to look outside ourselves for love, happiness and fulfillment. We constantly look to other people, situations and possessions to make us feel good about ourselves, to feel loved. We often give away our power by behaving in ways that are “acceptable” to those around us, and make our happiness dependent on controlling external circumstances. The truth is that the external world only mirrors how we feel about ourselves. Real happiness and fulfillment can only be found by loving yourself, following your heart, and doing what brings you joy. By being good to ourselves, letting go of any negative self-judgment or expectations and loving ourselves as we are, we allow our world to transform. As it does so, we gain greater and greater self-trust. The more we’re able to trust ourselves, the more we’re able to let go of trying to control outcomes. When we move with the natural flow within us, what some call “intuition”, rather than against the flow or the beliefs we once had that no longer serve us, our experiences more accurately reflect who and what we truly are. The next time you’re faced with a choice about taking care of yourself, ask yourself, “Would I give this gift to another person if I could?” Most likely, you would feel very blessed and joyful to nurture someone in a way they would love. Go ahead and bestow the same blessing on yourself. Anita Moorjani was a young woman with end-stage cancer who experienced a near death experience (NDE) and subsequently healed completely. In her book about her experience, Dying To Be Me, she speaks
about the most important lesson she learned from her NDE, “…there’s a different answer for each person. Get in touch with your own magnificence. Only when we fill our own cup with regard for ourselves, will we have any to give away. Only when we love ourselves unconditionally, accepting ourselves as the magnificent creatures we are with great respect and compassion, can we ever hope to offer the same to anyone else. Cherishing the self comes first, and caring for others is the inevitable outcome. “Selfishness comes from too little selflove, not too much, as we compensate for our sense of lack. The only universal solution I found is to love yourself unconditionally and be yourself fearlessly!” It’s not selfish to love or pamper yourself—it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate what you truly deserve. Open your heart to yourself as much as you would to others, and you will find the meaning of true love. “I give myself all the good I can imagine.” - Alan Cohen, A Deep Breath of Life 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 in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting February 7th and 8th. Visit www. lauranorman.com • classes@lauranorman.com • Call 561-272-1220
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Are You Spring Break Ready? By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer When I think about Spring Break, I remember cute boys, a major sunburn, hangin’ with my girls, packing only a bikini and partying till the sun comes up. Well, the only cute boys I’ll be seeing on this break will be the ones my girls adore either on a playdate or seen on the Disney Channel. No sunburn here! I’m not going to ruin weeks of applying bleaching cream to remove those pesky post pregnancy sunspots still hanging around. Hangin’ with my girls (4 and 7 yrs. old) on Spring Break will consist of me in the pool, at the beach, possibly at Disney, a nonstop week filled with laughter, crying and probably a little fighting. Brings back some Spring Break memories. I’m not sure if I’m bikini ready. Buying a bathing suit is like buying a pair of jeans or possibly having a root canal. That will be at the bottom of my list. I usually see the sun come up each morning, as we get ready for school. So, I’d rather not and sleep in for a change. That would be something to celebrate. However, there will be a lot of partying going on. Dance parties, Frozen karaoke parties (the kids got a karaoke machine for Christmas) and favorite cousins visiting from to town. My how life has changed and it’s all good. I’m no longer planning a Spring Break for one, but now I’m planning for four. So it’s time to get SPRING BREAK READY! 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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BOCA RATON, FL – ECJ Luxe Collection (www.ECJLuxe.com), an ultra luxury superstore concept offering rare timepieces, fine diamonds, private aviation, rare super automobiles, collectibles and oneof-a-kind experiences, opened its doors to the public today at its new store in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park. This is the third location for the ritzy retailer, with showrooms on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, and in Sunny Isles Beach. The 4,500 square foot Mizner Park store is located adjacent to Villagio. The family-owned establishment, East Coast Jewelry has been serving discerning clientele in South Florida since 1986. ECJ Luxe Collection is an expansion of the brand to offer a one-stop shopping destination and treasure trove of rare jewelry, timepieces, and arts and antiques collectibles. The store offers pre-owned, vintage and collectible timepieces with a large selection on hand. The store offers a large selection of diamonds of all sizes and a complete bridal selection. ECJ Luxe also showcases an ever-changing collection of exotic supercars displayed on a revolving platform, and offers opulent experiences for its clients, including arranging for private jets or luxury megayacht excursions. ECJ Luxe partners with Fort Lauderdale Collection, allowing guests to view and purchase rare luxury automobiles and Apollo Jets which sells aircraft as well as private flights to anywhere in the world. “In building ECJ Luxe, our goal was to create something that has never been done, an ultimate luxury shopping experience which has been a dream for over a decade,” said Bobby Yampolsky, CEO. “It’s definitely an adventure in luxury with each experience. We very much look forward to welcoming the Boca Raton community into this one-ofa-kind store.” East Coast Jewelry was founded and is owned by Yampolsky family with Bobby, the son of the founder Michael, serving as the CEO. He is a certified gemologist and graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. ECJ Luxe is an authorized dealer for the following: Watches -- Audemars Piguet, Bell&Ross, Blancpain, Bovet, Cabestan, Dewitt, Glashutte, Graham, HYT, Jacob, Perrelet, Ulysse Nardin, Walden International, and 7 Friday; Jewelry -- Carerra Y Carrera, Casato, Chimento, Gaspari, Jacon & Co, Leo Pizzo, Orbita, and Zancan, and Sting HD; Giftware -- Daum Crystal, Kiade- boats, La Lique, Montegrappa, Orbita, and Visconti. ECJ Luxe Collection is in expansion mode, and plans to open two more locations -- one in Miami Design District, and one in Charlotte, North Carolina. ECJ Luxe is located at 332 Plaza Real, Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The store’s hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday and 12 to 7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, please visit www.ECJ Luxe.com or call 800-DAY-Time.
Spring Beauty Trend Show at Lord & Taylor, Mizner Park
Let Lord & Taylor’s Beauty Experts show you how to break all the rules and still look fabulous on Saturday, March 7 from 9am 3pm. Tickets are $25 and include a swag bag, breakfast and $25 gift card upon checking in. Space is limited. RSVP to 561-394-5656 ext. 501 or 513 or visit your favorite cosmetics counter!
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Take advantage of 25% off prom wear including sale and full-priced items on Saturday, march 7 from 12 - 2pm. Guests can also enjoy great raffle prizes including a mani/ pedi, gift card for a blowout at Cloud 10 Hair Salon & Blow Dry Bar, $100 gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steak House, dresses and more! Call 561-394-5656 for info. HOPE GALA - cont’d from page 1
Among the highlights at the Gala will include Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars contestant Benjamin Mach, just featured on season 4, who will debut a Capsule Collection of distinctive fashions from the Benjamin Mach Collection and donate a haute couture dress for the live auction; HGTV Design Star Miera Melba, who will donate an interior design consultation session for live auction, and much more. The evening will begin on Saturday, March 28th at 6:30 PM at Jazziz Nightlife with a Red Carpet arrival, cocktail party, silent auction, dinner at Cultural Arts Center (next door to Jazziz) live auction, dancing, special speakers and guests, and an after-party back at Jazziz. Tickets, tables and sponsorships available. For further information call Ellen Vaughan, Senior Manager, Distinguished Events 561-394-7751 or visit www. HopeGalaSouthPalmBeach.org
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Impact 100 Palm Beach County Announces Grand Awards Ceremony Invites Palm Beach County Women to Join “Efficient Philanthropy” by March 31st
Impact 100 Palm Beach County invites women who want to make a big impact on their community to join them by March 31st to be part of an organization that is dedicated to awarding grants to nonprofit groups that rely on donations to continue their missions. This impact will be felt by thousands in Palm Beach County when Impact 100 Palm Beach County women gather at Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center on April 16, 2015, to award grants to five non-profit organizations in southern Palm Beach County during the Grand Awards Celebration. All women who join the organization by March 31, 2015, are eligible to vote in the selection of organizations which have applied for grants. At the Grand Awards ceremony, women who have made a $1,000 donation to become an annual member, will pool those donations together to make $100,000 grants to deserving charities in the categories of education, environment, arts and culture, family and health and wellness. During the event, each of the finalist nonprofits will have the opportunity to describe their project, their vision and what the high-impact grant would mean for their organization and the community. After the presentations, Impact members vote and those with the most votes will receive a grant of $100,000 each. Last year, there was 320 members, allowing them to give away three $100,000 grants to Delray Beach’s Achievement Centers for Children and Families, Delray’s Arts Garage and Boca Raton’s Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. In addition, the runners up, the Coastal Conservation Association and the United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach and Mid Coastal Counties were each awarded $10,000 grants. A progressive leader in philanthropy by women, Impact 100 promotes “The Power of Women Giving as One,” seeking to advance high impact giving and action by bringing individual women together and making a singular local impact. “The goal of Impact 100 is to make it possible for a visionary idea to become a reality in a way that impacts the local community, stated Co-President Sue Diener. “In our three-year history, Impact 100 Palm Beach County has awarded a total of $688,000 to 15 non-profit organizations serving south Palm Beach County.” To join, or to learn more about Impact 100 Palm Beach County visit http://www. impact100pbc.com/ or contact 561-3364623 or impact100pbc@gmail.com.
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, FL. based general contractor specializing in multifamily and senior housing, has begun construction on UPtown Delray, a $26 million mixed-use apartment community in Delray Beach. “This contemporary urban project has two buildings connected by a pedestrian bridge,” said Joe Passkiewicz, vice president of operations for LandSouth Construction. “One building will be apartments over a parking structure. The other is mixed-use with retail and office space as well as apartments. The project is a structural concrete building with extensive use of glass and metal accents with private balconies and terraces.” The development will consist of 146 residences Continued on page 12
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general consulting in South Florida with plans to expand nationwide in the coming months. Founded by a group of local tech-savvy entrepreneurs, Nerd Alert offers one-on-one, personalized support that delivers fast, inexpensive and reliable service while catering to its clients’ busy schedules. Nerd Alert eliminates the need to lug computers and cables to the local retail shop and doesn’t ask customers to wait hours for support to show up on-site. Instead, the company uses a proprietary platform that matches customers and their tech issues with a trained IT specialist in their local area so they can get help Continued on page 4
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Density, Design, Planning & Values By Jeff Perlman Courtesy YourDelrayBoca.com Delray Beach is the first city to ever win the prestigious John C. Nolen Award which recognizes responsible, smart growth. The award is a big deal. We won because over a long period of time the public and private sectors worked together on a series of citizen led visions—namely Visions 2000 and the Downtown Master Plan. We had vision. We had passion. We had political will and we stayed focused on the big picture. As a result, Delray Beach changed. Some people liked what happened. Some people hated it. But there’s little argument that the downtown went from sleepy to vibrant. Personally, I think we have a great downtown. Not a perfect downtown. Not a downtown devoid of problems or annoyances, but a downtown enjoyed by thousands; a downtown that has been a source of great civic pride. But we didn’t celebrate when we won the Nolen Award. We should have, but we didn’t. We should have taken the time to invite our residents, new and long time, to mark the occasion. We should have shown before and after pictures and explained the rationale behind the innovative strategies, policies, risks and investments that were made to transform Delray. It was a teachable moment and a chance to thank people for their involvement in making it happen. But
we passed. And that’s a shame because those civic pride moments are important if we are serious about building community. The central business district in our village by the sea survived the worst recession since the Great Depression better than just about any other city you can name. Sure, there was pain. But you could have stood on Atlantic Avenue at the height of the financial crisis and not known that there was a global meltdown occurring. We didn’t have major vacancies. The streets were alive, the restaurants were full and property values didn’t plummet like they did in other cities. Downtown proved to be an enduring economic engine, providing needed jobs and tax revenues. In fact, downtown sales increased 35 percent from $175 million in 2008 to $237 Continued on page 8
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Business Leaders Revive DELPAC to Promote & Protect Economic Climate in Delray Beach DELRAY BEACH, FL – DELPAC, a continuing political committee dedicated to promoting sound and stable economic growth, is being revived by a group of local business leaders. DELPAC stands for the Delray Business Leaders Political Action Committee. “DELPAC has served the political interests of the local business community for more than 25 years, but it is now time to rebrand and recommit the organization to better protect the economic climate and wellbeing of Delray Beach,” says restaurateur Fran Marincola, founder/partner of Caffe Luna Rosa, who was recently tapped to head the committee. “By focusing solely on issues facing the business community, we will support policies and candidates that are dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of Delray Beach through sound, stable and sustainable government.” “Funds will be solicited for this purpose, and from such funds, contributions will be made to political candidates for state or local office who have demonstrated their interest in the free enterprise system,” adds Marincola.
“In addition, funds will be expended to encourage qualified and interested citizens to seek political office and become more involved in their government and its affairs. Contributions and encouragement will be made without regard to political party affiliation.” The new DELPAC Board of Directors consists of a broad based group of experienced Delray Beach business leaders who have served the city in a variety of civic and business capacities over the years, including Vice President Brian Thompson, an attorney with Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack; Secretary Alan Kornblau, director of the Delray Beach Public Library; and Treasurer Dale Morrison, a partner in Morrison & Swank, PA. “We want to encourage other business and community leaders or anyone interested in the future of Delray Beach to support DELPAC so that your voice can be heard concerning city decisions that will impact out economic growth,” says Marincola. “Anyone wishing to join us can do so by contacting me directly at 251.5885 orpepsi1@bellsouth.net.”
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A Year in Review By Jessica Rosato Special to The Pineapple As I look back on 2014, I am so pleased at what a strong year it was for real estate. And it appears that 2015 is going to follow suit. Our real estate market is stronger than it has been in quite some time and the appeal of Delray Beach shows no signs of fading. Even the mortgage interest rates are at record-breaking lows as 2015 starts. Rates of 3.73% have been reported, down more than 75 basis points from the 4.52% rate from January 2014. It’s a great atmosphere for both buyers and sellers. Even the FHA reduced annual insurance premiums by half of a percent, a reduction that is projected save millions of FHA homeowners an average of $900 annually and entice them to purchase a home this year. As we look at the overall market conditions, we see a boom in new construction, in the rental market and in development in general. As you drive around Delray Beach, you can’t help but notice all of the changes that are taking place. From the constant development by Seaside Builders to the upcoming Atlantic Crossing to the new SOFA projects that are bringing residential condos and mixeduse opportunities to the area, Delray is just expanding at high levels. If you really consider that Delray Beach is only 16 square miles and has only 64,000 residents, it’s amazing to learn that since the year 2000 over 2000 residential units were approved/built. Delray is bustling, that’s for sure! As we look more closely at the Delray Beach real estate market itself, we can also see that many changes have taken place. Absorption rates show that single family homes in the $500,000 to 1 million dollar range saw the largest increase in sales (from 187 to 227), as did condominiums in the same price range last year. Overall, in all price ranges and types, the average months to sell decreased tremendously. Incredibly noteworthy is that in the 2 to 3 million dollar price range the average months on the market went from 28 months down to 15 months, and in the 4 to 5 million dollar price range it decreased from 72 to 21. Condominiums from $500,000 to 1 million dollars and from 1 to 2 million dollars also saw time on market cut in half as well. Although inventory is still considered low, many more homes hit the market last year as a result of strong market conditions that produced increased sales and increased sales prices. This trend continues. Sellers are putting their homes on the market this season due to the success of last year. Sellers are getting much closer to asking prices and buyers are out and about in search! Let’s see what 2015 brings. Jessica Rosato is a Luxury Residential Real Estate Specialist for Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty of Delray Beach. She is a member of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Visit her website at www.bocadelrayluxury.com.
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Let the Delray Beach CRA “show you the money” to help grow your local businesses at this insightful workshop held at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 9 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP to fredya@ mydelraybeach.com
Lee Cohen moves to new office space in the Martier Plaza
Delray Beach personal injury attorney Lee Cohen has opened a new office at 411 E. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 200 E in Delray Beach, in the Martier Plaza. The office is 1,900 square feet and will serve as headquarters for his 1-800-CallLee team of six. Cohen moved his office from Swinton Avenue in order to accommodate his growing practice and number of staff.
Business Consultants of South Florida expanding 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. Exhilaride, a newly launched electric golf car rental company in Delray Beach, will be appearing in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14th. Exhilaride provides a green alternative for exploring what Delray Beach and neighboring towns along the coast have to offer. For more information on rentals and pricing, go to www.ExhilarideRentals.com. Minnie’s List, an online reference site featuring metaphysical and spiritual teachers
and resources in South Florida, continues to add new content and teachers to its online resource site. For more information on how to list your metaphysical or spiritual business, go to www.MinniesList.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 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. Look for the launch of the new company website in March 2015. Go to www. LBMillerAssociates.com for more information. To learn more about the company, go to www.BCoSF.com or call (561) 276-4422.
The Spirit of Giving Network taps The Gab Group as agency of record BOCA RATON, FL – The Spirit of Giving Network—a collaborative, nonprofit organization with a focus on children and families in Palm Beach County—has appointed brand specialists The Gab Group as agency of record. In December, The Gab Group helped The Spirit of Giving Network launch the hugely successful Boca Raton Bowl, a Division I NCAA football game televised nationally on ESPN. With 29,400 attendees, Boca Raton Bowl nearly sold out Florida Atlantic University Stadium, and the event will return in 2015. Through brand identity marketing and the creation
of an all-new website debuting this spring, The Gab Group will position The Spirit of Giving Network as one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in South Florida. “The Spirit of Giving Network is highly effective since uniting charities under one umbrella provides them more power to create change than they would have independently,” says Michelle Soudry, founder of The Gab Group. “The Spirit of Giving Network has exciting plans for giving back to Palm Beach County, and the Boca Raton Bowl is proof of that.” Now in its seventh year, The Spirit of Giving Network unites more than 60 nonprofits in Palm Beach County to help facilitate and create programs and alliances that promote lasting change in the community. It is a forum where nonprofits and community supporters share information, resources and best practices. The group’s objective is to streamline the delivery of services to the community by working collaboratively. The Boca Raton Bowl, with The Spirit of Giving Network as official charity partner, was the first event of its kind in Palm Beach County. The Spirit of Giving Network set aside 5,500 free tickets for local children through its partner charities, and the game garnered 2,248,000 television viewers. For more information on The Spirit of Giving Network, visit www. spiritofgivingnetwork.com. About The Gab Group Founded in 2004 by PR Visionary Michelle Soudry, The Gab Group is recognized for award-winning lifestyle brand communications specializing in local and national charity, hospitality, celebrity and product accounts. The agency’s broad scope of services includes brand-focused PR, strategic marketing, hospitality consulting services and exceptional special events. For more information, visit www.thegabgroup.com or www.facebook.com/thegabgroup.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES NOW OPEN
A big welcome to the now open Fairfield Inn & Suites who had their official grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Fairfield Inn will provide a more affordable hotel option for downtown Delray as well as venue for business meetings and other community events.
Did You Know? Did You Know... that the SBDC of Palm Beach County can provide access to data and information generally not affordable or available to existing and aspiring small and medium-sized businesses? Their certified professionals have access to high-cost databases and business research resources. Visit floridasbdc.org/services/ for more information.
Business Grant Workshop March 9
Let the Delray Beach CRA “show you the money” to help grow your local businesses at this insightful workshop held at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 9 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP to fredya@ mydelraybeach.com
people Susan Brody welcomed to Lang Realty in East Boca Raton
Lang Realty recently welcomed Susan Brody to its East Boca Raton office. Brody brings years of experience to her new position after having had a successful real estate Susan Brody career in Columbus, Ohio, Brody also was the owner of a women’s clothing boutique, and operated a family horse racing business. Brody specializes in residential and waterfront homes, vacation homes and company relocations in Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Highland Beach and Delray Beach. “Lang Realty has an impeccable reputation and is No. 1 in total sales and listings in Palm Beach County,” says Brody, a resident of Boca Raton. “I would trust my own home to Lang.”
most recently the vice president of finance for Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, where he was responsible for all of the financial, accounting, budgeting and forecasting matters for the nearly 3,000-room resort. Prior to that, he had served as vice president of finance and asset management for the Kessler Collection in Orlando. Jensen began his career in Tampa with W.B. Johnson Properties, Inc., Northlake Foods, Inc., and J.P. Hotels, Inc., a company operating 126 restaurants and 12 hotels in Florida, Virginia, South Carolina and California. Douglas E. Jensen
Eau Palm Beach announces new Chief Financial Officer
MANALAPAN, FL —Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, the newly re-imagined oceanfront property that’s leading the movement in new-fashioned Palm Beach luxury, announced that Douglas E. Jensen has joined the resort as its Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Jensen is responsible for the financial management of the AAA Five Diamond resort, which encompasses working with ownership and developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the resort’s financial matters. “We are thrilled to have Doug join the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa team as CFO,” said Michael King, managing director of the resort. “His extensive background in financial management in the hotel industry makes him a important asset to our team as we move forward with the resort’s continuing rebranding efforts.” Jensen has nearly 30 years of experience in hotel financial management. He was
Jensen holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. He is a native of El Paso, Texas, but as the child of a career military officer, he grew up throughout the country, eventually settling in Las Vegas. He will divide his time between a residence in Palm Beach and his family home in Orlando.
this honor are distinguished by their hard work and dedication to protecting the rights of the injured. “I am honored that my hard work and skill have been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers,” said Boca Raton personal injury lawyer Michael K. Grife. “Inclusion in the prestigious Top 10 Under 40 is a reflection of my dedication to my clients and my craft, for which I am most grateful.” The Grife Law Firm serves Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, and throughout Florida. For more information, visit: http://www.thegrifelawfirm.com.
Mizner Country Club selects Employee of the Year
Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach has announced that Odalys Lopez from Housekeeping was selected as Employee of the Year for 2014. Ms. Lopez was chosen for her dependability, attention to details, teamwork, and professionalism. According to Shelley Komitor, Mizner’s Director of Human Resources, “Odalys performs each and every day with a ‘can do’ attitude, giving 110% in all that she does. We are very privileged to have her as a Mizner Country Club team member.”
Boca Raton lawyer Michael Grife receives Top 10 Attorney Award
Boca Raton personal injury lawyer Michael K. Grife recently received the Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Florida from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). Mr. Grife is the founder of The Grife Law Firm located in Boca Raton. Each year the NAOPIA identifies and recognizes the top 10 personal injury attorneys in each state. The attorneys who are chosen for
Odalys Lopez of Mizner Country Club
Julia Wyda joins Brinkley Morgan
Brinkley Morgan, a full-service South Florida law firm established in 1975, has announced that attorney Julia Wyda has joined the firm’s marital and family law practice group as an associate. W y d a is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, serving as Co-Chair of the CLE Committee from 20112013 and currently serving as Vice Chair of the Julia Wyda Publications Committee and as a member of the Executive Council, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Equitable Distribution Committee, Legislation Committee, and Support Issues Committee. She is also an Officer of the South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group and a member of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, and the Palm Beach County Bar Association, where she served as President of the Young Lawyers’ Section from 2013-2014 and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Additionally, Wyda has received numerous recognitions for her legal work, including receiving the Florida Bar Family Law Section’s Rising Star award for two years in a row; being named a Florida Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014; and being listed as a Legal Elite Up & Comer by Florida Trend Magazine in 2011. She received her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from University of Miami. For more information, please visit BrinkleyMorgan.com.
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million in 2013, according to the Florida Department of Revenue. “That is about three times more than the growth Palm Beach County saw, “reported the Sun-Sentinel. Did this happen by accident? Did it happen because we planned poorly? Was it all, dumb luck? Did nobody other than greedy developers benefit? No. No. No. And no. It wasn’t an accident. It was planned and at every step along the way there was an opportunity for public input and debate. The revitalization of Atlantic Avenue dates to 1984 when Mayor Doak Campbell convened the Atlantic Avenue Task Force because the State DOT, in its infinite wisdom, wanted to widen East Atlantic Avenue to speed hurricane evacuation. If that had occurred, there would have been no downtown to save, take back, enjoy or savor. We would have had a highway, not a main street. Visions 2000 picked up where the Task Force left off and citizens got together and
voted to tax themselves to beautify their town. The Visions 2000 process led to the $21.5 million Decade of Excellence Bond issue, which passed overwhelmingly in 1989. Shortly thereafter, we saw an old school transformed into a cultural arts center and the addition of paver bricks, decorative lighting and landscaping. Thanks to the CRA that beautification extended to the Interstate over the years and to side streets as well. With the public commitment to beautification and progress evident, the private sector started to invest. Some of these investors were merchants, some were homeowners, some were small business owners and some were developers. Many people made money, but more than a few didn’t. Even developers lose and when they lose, they tend to lose big. Now I hear some people who ought to know better question how the public has benefitted from all of this….and I have to scratch my head because I think the value is self-evident and abundant. But if we must, here we go: we saw crime rates plummet, property values increase, jobs created and quality of life and place get better. All of these real and intrinsic benefits were a direct result of smart, responsible growth. Yes there are impacts. There’s traffic and there’s noise and most of the time we can no
longer pull right up to The Green Owl and find a space. Sometimes we have to walk a few yards, sometimes half a block. That’s Ok, because I’d rather have traffic, than no traffic. And I’d rather live in a town with a lively downtown than a dead one; I’ve lived in both and I prefer vibrancy. I don’t think I’m alone. So yeah…there are benefits and impacts. I get it. And I understand that there are people who miss the “old Delray”, but unless your colonial Williamsburg or Charleston, you can count on change happening. Even Charleston has hired new urbanist Andres Duany to help navigate development pressures. But if we can’t stop change, and we shouldn’t want to, can we manage it? I think we can and I think we have. We can also focus on some positives… there has to be things we aspire to have, not just prevent. A friend of mine lives in the Lake Ida neighborhood. He bought his house about 14 years ago for a little under $200,000. Today, he can get over a million dollars. Some homes in Lake Ida are selling for over $2 million. Not all are on the lake either. Lake Ida is a beautiful neighborhood but with all due respect to my friends in Lake Ida, if they lived adjacent to a dead main street I’m fairly certain their homes would be worth far less money. Could it be that home values spiked because Lake Ida residents can take a golf cart and be in a rocking downtown in a few minutes? Just taking a guess, but I would venture yes.
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As a recent lunch partner told me – “downtown is magic. It’s like The Beatles, it just feels good.”
After the Decade of Excellence was successfully implemented, the CRA issued an RFP for block 77, a blighted section of downtown at Atlantic and First. Worthing Place was awarded the bid and the town went bonkers; split between those who feared density and what they were sure would be a low grade “tenement” and those who thought that having residents living downtown would benefit mom and pop retailers and make the downtown a safer, more vibrant place. I ran for office a year after the project was approved—six stories and 93 units to the acre and inherited a series of lawsuits filed by Tom Worrell, then owner of The Sundy House. At that time, I had never met Mr. Worrell, even though I had worked for nearly a decade for one of his newspapers. I only met him when he introduced himself to me at a ribbon cutting on South Swinton. I tried to broker an end to the suits—the developers were willing to chop off units and a floor or two, but we couldn’t quite get there, despite a long day of shuttle diplomacy with the parties parked in different rooms at Old School Square. The city won the suits, but the developers missed the market and instead of being the first project out of the ground, they were among the last to build and only after they constructed the Federspiel Garage as they had promised to do. I was shaken by the division I had seen over that project and it prompted me and others to create a process to create a downtown master plan and launch a communitywide conversation about what we wanted to see happen to our downtown. Mayor Dave Schmidt– a terrific leader– enabled me to run with the process and I
co-chaired the initiative along with Chuck Ridley, a neighborhood civic leader. Together, with hundreds and hundreds of residents, we redefined the downtown to include everything from A1 A to the Interstate. We felt it important– and yes historic– to include the West Atlantic corridor in our planning area. I think the process was terrific. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council did a remarkable job and the effort attracted hundreds to weigh in– so many that we had to shut the doors late at night at the temporary studios on Swinton to give the architects, planners and urban designers a chance to draw. We were amazed and gratified at how many people came out to talk about their ideas for their downtown. It was a citizen driven plan and it was a damn good one. One of the enduring lessons that came from the process was that design mattered more than density. And that it was possible to change and keep our charm, a lesson we ought to be thinking about today. We learned not to fear density, but to see it as a tool for creating vibrancy and sustainability. In fact, generating density downtown was a goal, because we felt we couldn’t have a safe or sustainable downtown without it. Here’s an excerpt from the plan: “In order to maintain the overall “Village Atmosphere” of the City, but at the same time create enough density to encourage a variety of local services and a more balanced mix of retail in downtown, the Master Plan’s recommendation in all the reviewed cases consistently supports higher densities within the CRA’s downtown district, especially in the four blocks north and south of the Avenue. It is this Plan’s additional recommendation to include a minimum density requirement in the zoning code. Within the downtown area, low, suburban densities will cause more harm than slightly higher ones. Within a downtown area, density is directly associated with the health and success of downtown.” Well…times have changed and I get that. Strategies have to change as well. But certain fundamentals should never change. Engaging the public and stakeholders should be sacrosanct. That’s what builds community. If we want to be ignored, we got Washington D.C. to blow us off –they’ve been ignoring us for years. I want my commission to talk to people and get a range of opinion before they change something important. Yes, I’ve heard the arguments, how the commission gets nothing but complaints about growth and development. I got them too. But I also heard and continue to hear from a great many people who love what happened downtown and would like to see more smart growth in strategic areas. I hear from entrepreneurs on a daily basis who would love to have their offices downtown and from others who wish they could afford to live downtown so they can walk or bike ride to services, restaurants, stores and cultural venues. I also hear from people who want jobs and students who would like to come home after college and work in Delray. Sadly, many of these people don’t write commissioners and don’t speak up at the microphone at City Hall. They should. But whether they show up or not, we have an obligation to consider their opinions and needs as well. I once cast a regrettable vote against a neighborhood plan when a group of irate people showed up at the last minute to protest. Mayor Schmidt glared at me and told
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me that the group didn’t represent the majority of the neighborhood. I should have known better but I didn’t make that mistake again. I resolved from that evening on to support good projects and vote against bad ones. I think downtown is more art than science, so I like policies that enable commissioners to kill bad projects and make good deals happen, even if they need a little relief to make it work. We called it conditional use, which before it was wrongfully demonized, did a whole lot of good. Conditional use killed a bad hotel project on A1A and it killed the first version of Atlantic Plaza. It also enabled City Walk and Ocean City Lofts to be built and the code allowed us to get the Seagate Hotel built. I think those are nice projects, you may or may not agree. But conditional use is not the same thing as a waiver or a variance. Waivers and variances were never granted for height and density. Never. I think giving your policymakers discretion is a good thing. If they make mistakes—and they will—vote them out, especially if you think those mistakes were dishonest ones fueled by campaign contributions or favors. But making downtown codes prescriptive won’t give you better designs…and neither will lopping off floors. It will, however, stifle creativity. Few people, even professionals, can tell the difference between a 54 foot building and a 60 foot building when they walk by. So why care? Well on Feb. 3, there will be a first reading on new rules governing our downtown. I see the downtown as easily Delray’s biggest, most unique asset; as valuable as the beach. Lots of cities have beaches; there are very few Atlantic Avenues or Pineapple Groves. As a recent lunch partner told me— “downtown is magic. It’s like The Beatles, it just feels good.” Well, you don’t mess with The Beatles and you shouldn’t mess with the downtown either, not without a whole lot of analysis, input and dialogue. Last week, I read the umpteenth version of the suggested changes…the ones on the city’s website don’t match what I saw on the Treasure Coast’s website. If you wonder if you missed the charrette to discuss these changes, don’t worry– there wasn’t a charrette to miss. The powers that be will tell you there was ample time to weigh in during commission meetings or presentations to the alphabet soup of boards
we have in Delray. But in my opinion, this was not an inclusive planning process. Not even close. That’s a shame, because that’s part of our DNA. Yes, we brought back Treasure Coast for this exercise and they have said on the record that they didn’t think our codes were broken. In fact, they take pride in Delray and they should. They nominated us for the Nolen Award because we were one of the few cities that stuck to our guns and had the political will to implement the people’s vision. But the changes to the code that I see trouble me. As mentioned, we skipped the master plan process; also known as public input. I’m not sure we took the advice of Treasure Coast and I’m quite certain we ignored a lot of the advice of the experts that came to town to discuss density, design, parking, housing trends etc. Treasure Coast put together a great speaker series, with the best thought leaders on the planet, coming to Delray. But I sure wish we had taken their advice and I wish this process included more input from the public because I don’t think that even the smartest elected officials have all the answers. In fact, I think the smartest elected officials understand that and then seek input and collaboration. I don’t care whether our height limit is 60 feet or 54 feet. But I do think four stories will restrict our ability to get better designed projects and I think it will hinder, certainly not help office development, which we need desperately. To be honest, we are all guessing here, because there has not been any economic analysis performed, to my knowledge at least. I don’t think putting a hard cap on density is smart public policy. I think there are strategic areas where you want to see density. I know saying “Delray is the incentive” is an applause line, but guess what, we may need incentives to get some things we desire. Incentives are tools that can be used to land good projects. The best public policy is aspirational and seeks to create something, not prevent it. I think well designed projects trump density in importance, I think density gives you a chance for some level of affordability (giving young professionals an opportunity to live downtown) and I think it is better for the environment. I also think density gives independent retailers a chance at survival. Stricter height limits on Atlantic Avenue make sense to me, but I think we should have created a transfer of development rights
program, so that developers could have purchased those air rights to compensate property owners and maybe make the city a few bucks so we can pay our cops, firefighters and general employees. My college economics class is a dusty memory, but it seems when you create scarcity one of two things can happen. You either devalue property because you have new restrictions to abide by—which may concern an owner and should concern us as taxpayers since we rely on property taxes and higher valuations to pay for services– or you increase the values because now you’ve created scarcity. Will we see commercial rents continue to climb as a result? If so, will we lose the mom and pop retailer? We are already seeing the nationals come to town. Will capping density forever hinder affordability downtown, robbing our CBD of young people who may want to live there before buying a single family home? We needed an inclusive and deliberative process that allowed us to hash out where we are and where we want to go: we didn’t get one. We needed more study and analysis too. We missed a chance to gather, talk, study and unify. That’s what towns pay Treasure Coast to do. It’s a worthy investment. We paid for a form based code. But we didn’t get one. A form based code, by its very definition, puts a premium on design not numbers. But we went right back to the numbers and we have tied the hands of future investors and policymakers. I hear the arguments and I respect them. I truly do. This town has been damaged by some votes that left a tremendous stench. These changes will certainly disrupt those situations, but the cost is discretion and an ability to land a good project that may need
some flexibility to work. I witnessed a vote on a project in the southwest neighborhood that during my tenure we embraced because it was an opportunity to introduce middle class housing into a neighborhood that wanted it and needed it. All across the country, cities were getting away from concentrating poverty. But when a subsequent commission approved a vastly different version of the project over the objections of citizens, staff, advisory boards, the CRA etc., I was literally nauseated. I got in my car and drove and drove and drove. I felt we had lost Delray Beach that night. I understand wanting to stop that. I really do. But I’m also concerned that future elected officials won’t have the discretion to make good projects happen. And a hard cap on density, with no regard to use or design and no bonus program, is deeply problematic. We’ve labeled our codes antiquated and our master plan dated—instead of appreciating that they built a pretty nice place and a whole lot of value. If you tell people that you want to make something better; they are all ears. They’re in. But if you tell them that policies they took pride in were ruinous and that you are here to save us, you begin to lose people who are proud of Delray. Your “fix” begins to feel punitive and corrective. We should ask Treasure Coast what they think of this process and its outcomes—give them diplomatic immunity and allow them to answer. Treasure Coast isn’t afraid of density, they know it’s all about design, use and urbanism. Bring back the experts we saw during the lecture series and see what they think. And next time we take a look at the rules—and there will be a next time– we should go back to the old way—citizen driven planning. It works pretty well. Just take a look around.
Gold Coast PR Council announces winners of 11th Annual Bernays Awards BOCA RATON, FL – The Gold Coast PR Council (GCPRC) announced the winners of the 2015 Bernays Awards honoring local excellence in PR & marketing. More than 80 public relations and media professionals attended the luncheon, which was held on January 30 at Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club, with Andy Preston, the Music Director/ Assistant Program Director for 98.7 The Gater, and Amy Woods, columnist for The Coastal Star serving as Co-Emcees. Following is a list of this year’s Bernays Award winners in eight competitive categories and four additional recipients selected by GCPRC’s Board of Directors and the seven judges:
Best Nonprofit/Charity Project or Campaign - Large
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES & UNITED WAY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY “Great Give” The award was presented by Marilyn Bauer, Director of Marketing & Government Affairs for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and accepted by Alexia Savage, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at the United Way.
Best PR Campaign By a Small Company or Firm
DURÉE & COMPANY Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Science Dan Shube, Chief Marketing Officer for Labor Finders International, presented the award to Durée Ross, President of Durée & Company.
Best Crisis Management
THE PALM BEACH POPS “After the Maestro” Lisa DeLaRionda from Palm Beach County Public Affairs presented the award to Charlotte LaurentOttomane, Executive Director of The Palm Beach Pops.
Best PR Campaign By a Large Company or Firm
THE COLONY HOTEL, PALM BEACH “The Re-Imaging & Re-Opening” Marta Weinstein, The Colony’s Director of Sales & Marketing, accepted the Bernays Award from Elizabeth Kelley Grace, Partner/Co-Founder of The Buzz Agency.
President’s Award
JOHN & MARGARET MARY SHUFF GCPRC’s outgoing President Julie Mullen presented the prestigious President’s Award to Margaret Mary Shuff, Co-Founder of JES Publishing, which launched Boca Magazine in 1981 and also publishes Delray Magazine, Worth Avenue, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Annual and Mizner’s Dream for the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
PR Star Award
DELRAY BEACH MARKETING COOPERATIVE Melissa Carter from Delray Center of the Arts accepted the award on behalf of the DBMC.
Founders Award
JULIE MULLEN Jeanne Epstein, a former President of GCPRC, presented the award to the organization’s outgoing president, a Partner/Co-Founder of The Buzz Agency.
Judges’ Award
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES & UNITED WAY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY “Great Give” The award was presented by Mary Kate Leming, Executive Editor of The Coastal Star, and Michelle Noga, Publisher of Florida Weekly, and accepted by Alexia Savage, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at the United Way.
Best Nonprofit/Charity Project or Campaign - Small 3E CONNECTIONS “#FlockTheBlock” Alexya Williams from 3E Connections accepted the award from Margie Yansura, President of Wordsmith Communications.
Best Internal Communications
JM FAMILY ENTERPRISES “We’re Off on a Hubcation!” GCPRC Board Member Pilar Portella from Business Wire, presented the Bernays Award to Kimberly Agnello from JM Family Enterprises.
Best Marketing Materials
CONTITUTIONAL TAX COLLECTOR, PALM BEACH COUNTY “Photo Frames” The award was presented to Andrea DiFonte from the office of the Constitutional Tax Collector, by graphic designer Deborah Bottorff and PR guru Jay Van Vechten
Best Social Media Campaign
THE BUZZ AGENCY “SunFest 2014” Durée Ross, President of Durée & Company, presented the award to Alex Bimonte, Director of Social Media at The Buzz Agency.
Best Special Event
CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY “The Governor’s Conference 2014” Kathi Kretzer, President of Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, presented the award to Marilyn Bauer from the Cultural Council. GCPRC is South Florida’s largest independent organization of public relations, marketing and communications professionals in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties. For more information please visit www. GoldCoastPRCouncil.com.
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Start-up Your Wealth Management Ensuring Your Wedding Dreams Come True By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple As a wealth management practice, we interact with entrepreneurs all along the growth curve. However, there seems to be a common misconception that advisors are only helpful once an entrepreneur has exited their company. Most entrepreneurs think that they don’t need advice on their “wealth” until they have struck it big or exited their company. These entrepreneurs miss out on the value-add component of working alongside an advisor throughout the different phases of building a business. When choosing an advisor, entrepreneurs should place just as much importance on this decision as they do with their decisions relating to their business. After all, this is a long term business decision. You shouldn’t have an advisor for now and then one for when you are wealthy. Your advisor should be your partner through the journey. When you are working with an advisor, do they do these things for you and are you aware of them? Holistic Approach: Under a more traditional advisory this may mean that they consider all investable assets. In a true holistic approach advisors should take into consideration their client’s businesses as well. Advisors can consider the investment into their clients business as a type of alternative asset class just like art or even collectibles. A holistic approach also brings macroeconomic factors that are specific to the entrepreneurs business into consideration. Understanding current and future trends in each industry will better serve the entrepreneur in an advisory role. We believe that this is what being holistic truly represents when working with an entrepreneur’s investments. Because we believe that entrepreneurs look at the markets differently, they view risk differently. Depending on how mature the company is and where the business is going will affect the overall risk in their portfolio. The one difference is that the business could be similar to holding a highly concentrated position rather than being in a diversified portfolio. Assuming an entrepreneur has not had any previous financial successes, the highest concentration of risk could be in their newly formed business. A startup that is high risk or a stable mature company will determine a suitable investment strategy that compliments a member’s specific risk tolerances. It has been estimated that around 80% of startups fail. With those statistics, having a diversified portfolio looks relatively risk averse when comparing the two.
Advisors should consult with and act as a sounding board to their entrepreneurial clients. Whether it is short term cash management strategies, raising capital to finance the next phase of growth, or just discussing what they think of a new product line, they should offer feedback. Entrepreneurs become so engrossed in their business that they may lose sight of what is going on around them. An advisor should play the role of an outside consultant to bring forward a different macro perspective. It also helps if the advisor is entrepreneurial themselves. There is no substitute for firsthand experience and an advisor that understands the trials and tribulations of running a business can relate on a personal level. Behind every successful company there is typically a great CFO. A trusted advisor should strive to act as a personal CFO so that an entrepreneur can do what they do best, build a company. In addition, they should advise you throughout all the phases of your business. Whether it is determining the best ways to raise capital or how to determine the best exit strategy for your business, they should be able to offer assistance. According to the Wall Street Journal, 75% of entrepreneurs identified a desire to build wealth as an important motivation in becoming an entrepreneur. And that is exactly what they are doing. Due to the advancement of technology, world globalization, and the rise of emerging markets, entrepreneurship is now a significant source of wealth. Entrepreneurial wealth now exceeds inherited wealth and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Ultimately, entrepreneurs need to be aware the different roles an advisor can play throughout the different phases of their business so that they can avoid some of the pitfalls and hurdles others have faced. A trusted advisor could end up being a valuable asset to an entrepreneur if used in the right capacity. 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
By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple
Marriage changes things. There are decisions to make, compromises to reach, and families to bring together. With all the excitement and joy of an upcoming wedding, it can be easy to overlook the many financial responsibilities that you and your spouse will confront. Taking care of certain financial matters early can help you start your married life on the right foot. Wedding and honeymoon expenses Weddings can be expensive. When you and your spouse return from your honeymoon, sit down and discuss a plan to pay off any remaining expenses for your wedding. Try to pick a clear timeframe and stick with it. Changing beneficiaries It’s important to dig out any old insurance policies and paperwork for your 401(K) and/ or other retirement and investment plans. Then, check the accuracy of the information and update your contact card beneficiary information if necessary. Bank accounts You and your spouse may choose to consolidate your finances. Review the terms of your existing bank accounts. Should you keep them? Close them? Open a joint account at the same bank? These are all questions you should bear in mind when planning your new life together. Health and auto insurance Assess your existing health and auto insurance. In many cases, obtaining joint coverage will save you and your spouse a significant amount of money. Name changes If you or your spouse plan to change a last name, make sure it’s done on your credit cards, tax forms, driver’s license, passport, Social
Security card, voter registration card, as well as on bank accounts and insurance policies. Homeowners’ or renters’ insurance If you haven’t already done so, make sure you’ve protected your home and other valuables with homeowners’ or renters’ insurance. In addition, you may want to extend coverage to the wedding gifts you received, and for your engagement and wedding rings. Student loans and credit card debts Assess how much money you and your spouse owe. Consolidating assets can also mean consolidating liabilities. Plan a budget to manage any debts you and your spouse may have. Mortgages and other loans Always make sure you’ve saved enough so that your mortgage, car payments, and/or other loan payments fit into your household budget. Life insurance policies Getting married greatly increases your need for life insurance. Make sure both you and your spouse have appropriate coverage. In preparing for your financial future as a married couple, you will have to reevaluate some old things, prepare for some new things, and maybe even return a few borrowed things. But, being proactive about your finances may help you avoid dealing with money-related wedding blues. 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
Strategic Plan Necessary to Grow Your Business? By Allison Turner Business, Marketing & Sales Consultant
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ave you read the statistics on new business? Generally most sources agree that approximately 50% of new businesses fail within the first year! After that, the sources slightly differ anywhere from 80% failing in the first 18 months to 80% failing within five years. Anyway you look at it, the numbers are daunting especially if you are an entrepreneur or want to start a new business. To be a successful business owner, you must continue to view the big picture of your business. One of my favorite quotes from Michael Gerber, the author of E-Myth, published in Inc. Magazine is “No matter how long you’ve been in business, it’s important that you take on the perspective that you’re starting it anew today.” This is where the strategic plan comes in handy. If you don’t know where you are and where you are going then how are you planning to get there? Whether you are just starting a business or have been in business for several years, each business needs a strategic plan. It is imperative for your company’s growth and sustainability. A strategic plan not only allows you to formulate your company’s direction but it also helps you define what resources will be necessary and create a plan to budget for those resources. It keeps you focused on the Vision and not simply the day-to-day operations. Knowing exactly where you are going and what you need to get there is essential! Use the Following Eight Steps to Create Your Strategic Plan: 1) Know Your Vision and Mission Statements: If you are not clear on where you want to go and how your business operates on a daily basis then how will you get there? 2) Define your current successes and failures: Know exactly where you are and be brutally honest. This will help you get to where you want to go. 3) Set Goals: Set goals for your company or organization. Goals are at least a year out and many companies like to do 5-Year, 3-Year and 1-Year Goals. 4) Define Your Strengths and Weaknesses: What strengths and weaknesses
does your company have? Again, be honest. The more honest you can be, the more you can build your success. If the company has a small number of owners, define each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. What does each bring to the table? This helps your business be really clear on what additional resources or personnel you may need. 5) Define the External Threats and Opportunities: Too often businesses forget to study what outside of their business impacts the company. Defining this allows your business to create a strategy for success. 6) Build your Strategy: Generate strategies to address each of your goals. 7) Prioritize Your Strategy: When defining your strategy, you will likely come up with a long list of strategies and implementation steps for each. Be clear that you cannot do everything at once so determine what gets your business the most long term Return on Investment (ROI) first and start there and build in your additional strategies over time. 8) Monitor the results of implementing the strategies: This is essential so you have accountability for your strategies and decisions. You also gain a very clear picture of your successes and failures so as you move forward you don’t continue to make the same mistakes. All businesses make mistakes but it is the businesses that learn from those mistakes and improve that ultimately survive. While owning a business is hard work, having a strategic plan gives you a road map to create your business success! 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.
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real estate briefs Lang Realty hosts Open House Extravaganza on Sun., March 22
WHAT: Lang Realty will host their annual Open House Extravaganza giving prospective home buyers a unique opportunity to tour more than 300 listings in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Priced from $200,000 to more than $4 million, properties will include a diverse selection with single family residences, waterfront homes, country club communities and condominiums. Lang Realty is the leader for residential real estate listings in Palm Beach County. Additionally, Lang Realty will be partnering with Place of Hope with a donation to the organization for each participating residence that is sold. Place of Hope is a unique child welfare organization providing services, hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. WHEN: Sunday, March 22, Noon – 4 p.m.
Ms. Rosato received the Rising Star Award from the Women’s Council last year and served as Secretary in 2014. Although becoming President-Elect was not anticipated, it is a welcomed honor that will allow Ms. Rosato to take on a more advanced, comprehensive role within WCR. Traveling throughout the year to Washington DC, Orlando and Chicago, to learn even more about the Women’s Council of Realtors and its chapters from all over the United States will help Ms. Rosato become a greater leader and prepare for her role as President in 2016.
327 Royal Palm opens sales center
Group P6 announced the opening of the sales center for 327 Royal Palm, the latest addition to Boca Raton’s luxury residential market, featuring exquisitely appointed residences that combine contemporary architecture, amenities and location to suit a vibrant lifestyle. The project and sales center are located at 327 East Royal Palm Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
HOW: Visit www.langrealty.com for a complete listing of properties available for tour and to register to view a participating home. All registrants will be entered to win a range of prizes including an iPad, three flat screen televisions and gift cards to area restaurants. WHO: Lang Realty is the leader in sales and inventory in St. Lucie West, PGA Village, Verano and Tradition. Established in 1989, Lang has grown from a modest start with just three sales associates to become one of the top real estate companies in South Florida. The company has more than 380 agents with offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Manalapan, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Port St. Lucie. For more information call 561-989-2100.
Jessica Rosato Installed as 2015 President-Elect of the Greater Palm Beach Women’s Council of Realtors Jessica
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Luxury Residential Specialist with Nestler Poletto S o t h e b y ’ s International Realty, was recently installed as the 2015 President-Elect for the Greater Palm Beach Women’s Council of Realtors. She will serve alongside incoming President, Christel Silver, as well as with Michaela Kennedy, Vice President of Membership, Joyce Crawford, Treasurer, and Janelle Dowley, Secretary.
Located within walking distance to Boca Raton’s best restaurants, shopping and beaches, 327 Royal Palm will feature expansive threebedroom plus den residences ranging from 3,177 to 3,500 square feet, designer Italian kitchens with premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and an access-controlled private elevator entry into each apartment. Group P6, the project’s real estate developer, hired renowned local architect Derek Vander Ploeg to design the property, which offers gallery views, open floor plans washed in natural light and features to satisfy the most discerning tastes. In addition, the building will include an expansive rooftop area with an infinity pool, fire pit, and sweeping ocean and golf-course views. Pre-construction prices are starting at $1,300,000. Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty’s development division is the exclusive sales and marketing representative for the project, set to break ground in 2015. For more information, visit 327royalpalm. com or call (844) 327-BOCA (2622).
DELRAY BEACH RESIDENTS WELCOME THE 13TH ANNUAL DELRAY HOME TOUR DELRAY BEACH, FL – The 2014 Delray Beach Home Tour, presented by The Seagate Hotel and Spa, will be held Thursday, March 13th from 10 am to 4 pm in the Palm Trail area of Delray Beach. Homeowners open their doors and welcome guests, giving them a rare glimpse into a variety of design and architectural styles. Attendees are granted exclusive access to explore decorating trends and discover new design solutions that inspire Delray Beach’s unique living. Admission is $100 per person and includes a leisurely tour through distinctive residences, complimentary parking, trolley service between homes and a catered luncheon. Proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a non-profit social services agency offering comprehensive services to those in the community facing the effects of poverty. The event also features an extensive raffle offering the chance to win fine jewelry, luxury goods and spa services as well a silent auction for exotic Caribbean Vacations. “The Home Tour has not only become a signature Achievement Centers event but one the community looks forward to,” declares Kari Shipley, Chairperson for the event who is also a Board Member and longtime supporter of the Achievement Centers. “Year after year we are blessed to partner with gracious homeowners, a loyal committee and generous
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with the total development comprising over 338,000 square feet. UPtown Delray is expected to be completed by September 2016. The developer is NCC Development Group of Delray Beach, Fla. and Monogram Residential of Plano, Texas. Slattery and Associates, a full-service planning and architectural design firm founded in 1981 and based in Boca Raton, is designing the community. “We are pleased to begin UPtown Delray and partner again with NCC Development Group and Monogram Residential. Downtown Delray Beach has become a growing source of pride for the city and its citizens. This upscale project will inspire people to live, work and play in a comfortable urban neighborhood setting,” noted said James Pyle, President and CEO of LandSouth. LandSouth Construction is currently working on projects throughout the Southeast including apartments in Jacksonville, Oviedo, Sanford and Orlando Fla., Collegedale, Tenn. and senior housing in Bonita Springs, Fla. In its 16 year history, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 10,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes. When completed, UPtown Delray amenities will include a third floor pool and amenity deck including a clubroom that opens to a glamorous outdoor entertaining area including refreshment seating, grilling areas, a water wall fountain, tropical gardens and private terraces. Other project amenities include a gym, gaming room, coffee bar, cyber café, conference meeting room, retail and gated parking. The community will feature studio, one and two bedroom, two-bath apartment homes including some lofts. Interior elements will include sleek, modern appointments, wood cabinetry, granite tops, and stainless steel appliances. UPtown Delray is located at the heart of the beach community’s growing business district at the corner of Federal Highway and S.E. 2nd Street, two blocks south of Atlantic Ave. Residents will be within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and entertainment while also offering easy access to all Downtown Delray Beach has to offer. In building UPtown Delray LandSouth is using its unique integrated approach where each service component works together to provide a seamless delivery system. These components have been designed and refined to be complementary and each is performance enhanced with proven procedures, tested systems and the very latest technology. By emphasizing results and exceptional service, LandSouth Construction has created a construction process to provide the best possible value for clients. For more information visit www. landsouth.com or call 904.273.6004.
Selling Your Home This Spring By Linda Albright Special to The Pineapple
Spring might be an even livelier homeselling season this year because home buyers want to act before interest rates or home prices rise! Even so, buyers insist on good deals! The top three things that sells a home in any season are location, condition and price. As a homeowner, you probably have some idea what your property is worth in the market and what the property’s strengths and weakness are. As a real estate consultant, it is my area of expertise to analyze your property to guide you in achieving maximum returns on your investment. Buyers decide very quickly in seeing a home whether they want to consider making an offer. People know immediately upon seeing the outside of the property if they want to venture indoors! The outside appearance is critical to get the buyer in the door! Trimming trees and shrubs and planting colorful flowers add great curb appeal. Power washing the house, driveway, patio and front walk and a fresh coat of paint on the front door will be more inviting to potential buyers. If you haven’t maintained your property, you may want to consider hiring your own home inspector before your home goes on the market and make the appropriate repairs before you try to sell it. Most sellers know if something is broken so it makes sense to do the repairs ahead of time rather than waiting for a buyer to request it or stand to lose an interested buyer. Buyers today are savvy shoppers. Proper pricing is the key to selling your property. Sellers need to be reasonable and compare their property to similar properties that have recently sold. There are a lot of pitfalls if your property is not properly priced: If your property is priced to low, buyers will think there is something wrong with the property. If your price is too high, it will become more difficult to sell as it becomes stagnant on the market. For additional tips and information, please contact Linda Albright, Luxury Home Specialist, Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty at 561-400-5863 or email: linda.albright@ npsir.com.
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Looking for Boca Raton’s Youngest Entrepreneurs! supporters to break our fundraising record and ultimately make a larger impact in the lives of those that the Center serves.” Now in its 13th year, the Home Tour is made possible by dozens of community partners and supporters, a dedicated committee and enthusiastic volunteers. “As our longest running event, I am proud to say that the Home Tour would not be executed in such a seamless manner without the devoted supporters of the Achievement Centers who help us each and every year.” states Stephanie Seibel, Achievement Centers for Children & Families CEO. Since its inception, this signature fundraiser has collected over $800,000 to benefit the lives of thousands of low-income children and families over the years. For more information, visit DelrayHomeTour.com or call Emma-Jane Ramsey at (561) 266-0003 ext. 16.
Do you know a middle or high school student, age 11-18, who is interested in starting their own business - but has no idea on how to get the ball rolling? If so we’re here to help them get their ideas off the ground and into motion. The Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA! is accepting nominations and applications for the 2015-2016 academic year, starting February 18, 2015. Applications are accepted, and student interviews are conducted, on a rolling basis. YEA! will grant admission to a maximum of twenty four students annually. Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year will be accepted until the class cap is achieved. For more information, and to download the application after February 18th, please visit www.bocachamber.com, or call the Program Manager Sonya Deros, at (561) 395-4433 ext. 232.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches students in grades 6-12 how to start and run their own, REAL businesses. Students brainstorm business ideas, decide if they want to work by themselves or as a team, write a business plan, pitch their plan to investors for funding, and actually launch their own business or social movement. All of the learning is real and experiential. Students leave the class as business owners, complete with a DBA and bank account! YEA! is held in the Boca Chamber Board Room every Wednesday evening from 4:30-7:30PM beginning in September 2015 and ending in May, 2016. This academic year will mark the 5th consecutive year of the Academy at the Boca Chamber, which can now be found in over 100 locations across the United States! Again, for more information call (561) 395-4433 ext. 232 or visit www.bocachamber.com
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Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is happy to Margaux Riviera (561) 303-3362, 518 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.margauxriviera.com SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / FASHION (Referred by Elizabeth Burrows, CRA) Health at Home (561) 272-1086, 4723 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.healthathomelcs.com – SENIOR CARE Linton Square Pharmacy & Medical Supplies Inc. (561) 272-0015, 1601 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach PHARMACY (Referred by Jim & Tyler Knight, The Knight Group) Barry Jays Faux Designer Jewelry (609) 517-3175, 504 E. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 103, Delray Beach SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / JEWELRY Hoti Motorcars (561) 404-1920, 1800 N. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach www.hotimotorcars.com – AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE BB Creations Advertising Specialties (561) 801-5295, 7945 Trieste Place, Delray Beach ADVERTISING & MARKETING / Promotional Products Redemption Church (561) 789-9485, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach www.redemptionindelraybeach.com – CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES
• Listed events are for Boca Chamber Tnsinks Designs members otherwise (561) 699-2179, 122 SE 5thonly Ave., unless Apt. C, Delray Beach noted. www.tnsinksdesigns.com – ADVERTISING & MARKETING / Website & Graphic Design (Referred by Redemption Church) Lakeview Church (561) 276-3937, 2599 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach www.lakeviewchurchdelray.com – CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES (Referred by Stacy Beaulieu, Beaulieu Law Group) A-1 Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (561) 232-6011, 5537 Mirror Lakes Blvd., Boynton Beach www.a1appliancefla.com – APPLIANCE REPAIR Sunshine Meadows / Delray Equestrian Center (561) 495-1455, 16668 Winners Cir, Delray Beach www.sunshinemeadows441.com – SPORTS & RECREATION / Equestrian Basil (561) 901-1725, 5099 N. A1A Hwy, Ste. 300, Vero Beach, FL 32963, www.paywithbasil.com – COMPUTERS, IT & TECHNOLOGY (Referred by Connor Lynch, Plastridge Insurance) RedSteel Properties (561) 901-1725, 5099 N. A1A Hwy, Ste. 300, Vero Beach, FL 32963, www.redsteel.com – REAL ESTATE (Referred by Connor Lynch, Plastridge Insurance)
DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Membership Media Breakfast March 12 • 7:45 - 9:00AM Delray Beach Golf Club & Restaurant • 2200 Highland Avenue Learn how to get your business in the media! Rich Pollack will be our mediator, as members of the media - magazines, newspapers, TV/ Radio, etc - talk about the different ways to get coverage. There will be a question-andanswer session and we encourage members to bring their questions to make the most out of this informative breakfast.
announce its 2015 Board of Directors and Executive Committee: Board of Directors
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Jeffrey Lynne Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.
Cathy Balestriere, Vice Chair - Special Events Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar
Sarah Martin, Vice Chair - Programming Experience Epic
Mark Bryan Delray Medical Center
Christina Morrison Carmel Real Estate & Management
Charles F. Cannone Charles F. Cannone, CPA
Kerry Morrissey Ocean Properties Ltd.
Dan Castrillon, Chairman of the Board The Scirocco Group
Stephen Murray Delray Downtowner
Brian Cheslack, Vice Chair - Legal Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack
Vincent Nolan SBDC Palm Beach State College
Lee Cohen Carner, Newmark & Cohen
Jeremy Office Maclendon Wealth Management
Kelli Freeman, Vice Chair - Government Affairs Hamilton House
Noreen Payne, Vice Chair - Membership Northwestern Mutual, The Ruhl Financial Group
Joe Gillie Delray Center for the Arts
Scott Porten, Immediate Past Chair Porten Companies
Michael Greene, Vice Chair - Education Taunton Hill Consultants
Rob Posillico, Vice Chair - Finance The Scirocco Group
Sean Hackner Freedom Steel Building
Donna Sloan Sloan & Sloan Architecture and Interior Design
Christine King Your Best Fit
Terra Spero, Vice Chair - Communications Real Time Marketing Group
Roger Kirk Bethesda Hospital East
Ethel Isaac Williams Florida Power & Light Company
Connor Lynch, Vice Chair - Economic Development Plastridge Insurance Agency
Mike Wolfson Cloud Computing Concepts, LLC (C3)
A great way to network, meet fellow and new Chamber members as well as other important members of our community is by attending Membership Breakfasts. Sponsored by the Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology $17 early bird advance online registration, prior to March 1 $22 March 1 and after $30 non-members If you are interested in sponsoring this breakfast or offering raffle prizes, please contact Todd at todd@delraybeach.com.
DIAMOND Award Winner Mary Sol Gonzalez, center, owner of Image360 in Boca Raton, was recently honored by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce with the DIAMOND Award during a luncheon at the Woodfield Country Club. About 200 guests were on hand. The DIAMOND Award – which stands for Dedicated, Inspiring, Accomplished, Motivated, Outstanding, Noble and Driven -- honors a businesswoman who inspires others and who helps maintain the high quality of life in Boca Raton. With her at the luncheon are Yvonne Boice, recipient of the 2014 DIAMOND Award, and Chamber President Troy McLellan. (Photo by Patricia Lemmle)
International Business Alliance When: Tuesday, March 3rd / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail Prime Professionals Group | SOLD OUT When: Friday, March 6th / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Where: Regents Park, 6363 Verde Trail Facilitators: Penny Morey, Managing Director, RemarkAbleHR Topic: Managing Millenials 4th Annual Community Cookout | FREE TO ATTEND!! When: Saturday, March 7th / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: YMCA of South Palm Beach County 6631 Palmetto Circle South New Member Orientation When: Tuesday, March 10th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Where: Boca Chamber March Membership Breakfast When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Where: Via Mizner Golf & Country Club 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive Sponsored by: J.M. Lexus Government Affairs Committee When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway Economic Development Committee When: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: 1800 N. Dixie Highway
EXCLUSIVE Trustee Reception: Bites, Cocktails and Exotic Cars! When: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Excell Auto Group, 1001 Clint Moore Road From How To Wow! | FREE TO ATTEND!! When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Where: Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Smart Talk for Women When: Tuesday, March 24th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: BRIO Tuscan Grille, 5050 Town Center Circle Facilitators: Nancy Proffitt, Founder and President Proffitt Management Solutions Topic: Creating a Compelling 30 Second Commercial - Is it That Important?
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MARCH 28 & 29 • DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH Saturday 2:00 - 11:00 pm • Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to Host 2nd Annual “Artists for Others”
Lincoln Brewster, Kelly Lang, Kerrie Roberts, T.G. Sheppard, Kip Winger, Guitar Town and performance painter David Garibaldi The performance lineup for the second annual Artists for Others, a benefit event for Children’s Home Society of Florida, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm County and Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, is shaping up to be an amazing night of artistry. Guitarist Lincoln Brewster will take the stage on Thursday, March 26th from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, along with Kelly Lang, Kerrie Roberts, T.G. Sheppard, Guitar Town, Kip Winger and American performance painter David Garibaldi. “‘Artists for Others’ is the resort’s way of giving back to our community,” stated Eva H.
Hill, president of Britannia Pacific Properties Inc., owner of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. “The benefit on March 26th will be our second annual event with funds raised for three charities who do so much for children and families in Palm Beach County.” “Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is proud to host this event again,” concluded Ms. Hill. “It’s going to be a fun-filled evening with magnificent music and talented performances. Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us on March 26th to help make a difference in Palm Beach County.”
In addition to the performers, the evening will include a cocktail reception, a silent and live auction, a display of lavish hors d’oeuvres and a dessert buffet. Last year, approximately 275 guests attended the inaugural Artists for Others considered by many to be among the “most fun event” of the Palm Beach social season. Nearly $100,000 was raised in 2014 for Agape International Missions (AIM), which rescues children from sex trafficking. Grammy award winner Amy Grant headlined the event and shared the stage along with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Kip Winger,
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Buddy Hyatt, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, “The Voice” finalist Celica Westbrook, “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey and “America’s Got Talent” painter David Garibaldi. Tickets for the event are $295 per person, $500 per couple or $2500 for a VIP table of 10. Special priced hotel accommodations are available for those attending the event. For tickets and additional information on Artists for Others, please contact Nick Gold, director of public relations at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa at 561.540.4931 or Nick.Gold@ eaupalmbeach.com.
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St. Patrick’s Crawl, Gaelic Celebration Launches Plein Air Poetry Contest & Sexy Kilt Costume Contest Poems should be submitted by email usan R. Williamson, Director of
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AKE WORTH, FL – Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Of all the holidays we celebrate in the States, there are few commemorated with less pretense than good ole St. Patrick’s Day. So don ye kilt, prepare for a good craic and come on out and help us celebrate all things Gaelic! Wear a little green, kiss those who are Irish-for-a-day, enjoy good times with old and new friends and look for the pot ‘o gold as you crawl, walk or gallivant from pub to pub across downtown Lake Worth. It’s not exactly the way they do it back in the Old Country, but on the hole it’s pretty low key and going to be more fun than you can shake a shillelagh at. The Second Annual Craic & Kilts Crawl, hosted by Third Eye Adventures takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in Lake Worth. Registration/Party warm-up is from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @Brogues (621 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, Fl 33460) Lake Worth, Fl. From there those joining the group crawl move on to The Island, Propaganda Lake Worth, Dave’s Last Resort/Igot’s Martiki Bar, South Shores Tavern and Havana Hideout. Event ends somewhere after midnight. Tickets are $15 ($30 event day) in advance – available online at www.gothirdeyeadventures. com/craicnkilts or at South Shores Tavern (502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, FL 33460). Participants receive a commemorative crawl shirt, free drink tokens, entry into the Sexy
Kilt or Irish for a Day Costume Contest, drink discounts and memories that will last a lifetime. Craic n Kilts 2 is the follow up to last year’s Slainte Pub Crawl and is a warm-up to the Lake Worth St. Patrick’s Day Parade and family festivities on Sunday. The celebration last year was named one of the top 5 things to do in both the Palm Beach Post and the Broward-Palm Beach New Times (March 2014) and had an attendance of over 300 people. It’s going to be even more fun this year. Third Eye Adventures will also be giving complimentary tickets to a few lucky supporters who share the crawl’s Facebook posts on Sundays & Thursdays. Whoever said that good things in life don’t come free? Current sponsors include Brogues Downunder, Propaganda Lake Worth, Dave’s Last Resort & Raw Bar, South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar, Igot’s Martiki Bar, Havana Hideout, ITB Games, Due South Brewing, Florida Brewer’s Guild, Poutine Dog Café, The Island Restaurant, Nathalie Rauch, European Wax Center and LULA Lake Worth. A portion of the profits will be donated to several local causes, the principal one being The Florida Brewers Guild. For more information: kaos@gothirdeyeadventures.com www.gothirdeyeadventures.com facebook.com/thirdeyeadventures
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the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, announced a Plein Air Poetry Contest, To enter, local writers are encouraged to submit up to 30 lines of original poetry inspired by the eight designated works from the “En Plein Air” exhibit now running at the Cornell Museum at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Plein Air refers to the art of painting in outdoor daylight. The “En Plein Air” exhibit features paintings of Delray Beach and other Palm Beach County locations. The designated works are Gator at Loxahatchee Wetlands by Kerry Eriksen, Rainy Day at the Boynton Inlet by Brennan King, Misty Waters at Riverbend by Chris King, Arts Roundabout by Hope Reiss, All Pumped Up by Manon Sander, Sunny Day at Green Cay by Dale Stryker, Spring Path at Jupiter Ridge by Ruth Weiss and Sausage Tree by Sheila Wolf. “The poetic tradition of taking inspiration from works of art is called ‘ekphrasis’ from the Greek,” said Ms. Williamson. “Ekphrastic Poems may include literal descriptions of a work of art, the poet´s mood in response to a work of art, metaphorical associations inspired by a work of art, or personal memories about a work of art. It’s a tradition quite alive in America today, and we’re pleased to join with the Cornell Museum and Plein Air Palm Beach (PleinAirPalmBeach. com) to present this opportunity for poets to be inspired. Co-founder and Organizer of Plein Air Palm Beach, Bob Papa said, “As written or spoken words can evoke images for both the artist and the poet, poets may represent a visual image in words. Visual artists, particularly plein air painters capture a scene in the moment as they see it.”
in the body of the message, directly to pleinair@palmbeachpoetryfestival.org no later than March 8, 2015. Guidelines may be found at http://palmbeachpoetryfestival. org/pleinaircontest. The winning poet will receive a $100 prize, and $25 will be given to each of the four runners-up. Their submitted poems – along with another five “honorable mentions” – will be published on the Poetry Festival’s website at http://palmbeachpoetryfestival. org/pleinaircontest.
All Pumped Up by Manon Sander
The Contest Judge is Stephen Gibson, author of five books of poetry, most recently Rorschach Art Too, winner of the Donald Justice Prize; Paradise; Frescoes; and Masaccio’s Expulsion. His poems have appeared in The Paris Review, Ploughshares, and Poetry. He teaches at Palm Beach State College. There is no age limit to enter. All entries must be previously unpublished and submitted in English. Deadline for Poetric Entries in March 8, 2015 For more information about the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, please visit www. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
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arts & ends MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES Paintings by Deborah Bigeleisen March 8th - April 30th
Levis JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement at 21050 95th Avenue S. in Boca Raton. The public is invited to the Opening Day Reception 1-4pm, Sunday, March 8. At 1:30 pm, Ms. Bigeleisen will discuss her artwork and creative concepts at a special Artist Talk.
Ms. Bigeleisen will also present a talk on “The Art of Buying Art” on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for JCC members and $15 for non-members.
KRAVIS REGIONAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES 2015/2016
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2015/2016 Regional Arts MUSIC “At Eight” and MUSIC “At Two” Concert Series. Subscriptions go on sale to the general public beginning at 10 am on Friday, March 27. An incredible line-up of some of the most impressive symphony orchestras in the world plus individual recitals by violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Haochen Zhang.
TAIKO WORKSHOP, SYMPOSIUMS AND MORE
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens THE WAY OF TAIKO —The Heartbeat of Japan Sunday, March 8, 11am–1pm or 2pm–4pm Explore the origins of Japanese taiko and learn to drum from top performers of South
Florida’s renowned Fushu Daiko. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes; jewelry not recommended. $50 (registration required) OTAGAKI RENGETSU SYMPOSIUM: Thursday, March 12, 7:15pm, museum doors open 6pm Cost: $10 ($7 for members); advance ticket purchase required. Talks will be followed by a brief Q&A session with the speakers. A Woman’s Hand: Text, Texture, and Creativity in the Work of Otagaki Rengetsu - Talk by Sayumi Takahashi Harb Professor Harb discusses Rengetsu’s singular place and importance in the history of Japanese literature and art. Rengetsu and the Aesthestics of Japanese Calligraphy - Talk by Yukio Lippit This lecture examines the nature and evolution of Otagaki Rengetsu’s calligraphy and situates it within the context of Japanese calligraphy history. FAMILY FUN DAYS: Yamato-kan Origami Saturday, March 14, 12pm – 3pm Learn one simple origami project to take home. Free with paid museum admission DEMONSTRATIONS OF SADO: The Way of Tea Saturday, March 21, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Observe Japanese sado, “the way of tea,” an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. For information: 561-495-0233 x210. Cost: $5 with paid museum admission. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Boca Raton Theatre Guild TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE through Mar 15th
Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm. Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets: $28. 561-347-3948 (Groups of 10 or more and previews $22) Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton FL 33486.
FREE FILM SCREENING (Students) Girl Rising - Documentary Sat., March 7th at 3pm
The 9th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA invites Palm Beach and Broward County students to a complimentary screening of Girl Rising. Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real (2nd Floor) in Boca Raton. $20 From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising is a documentary film about nine unforgettable girls – striving beyond circumstance and pushing past limits with stories by nine celebrated writers and voiced by nine renowned actresses including Meryl Streep and Selena Gomez. The girls are unique, but the obstacles they face are ubiquitous. For tickets and reservations visit www. festivalboca.com or call 866-571-2787.
BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432, For event and program details visit www. bocamuseum.org or call (561) 392-2500.
BASICS OF SUSHI Sunday, March 22, 10am – 12pm Explore the rich history of this Japanese culinary tradition and make – and eat – your very own sushi! Sushi chef Mitsutoshi Sekita leads this hands-on workshop. Required materials: Sharp 7-8” knife, 10”x15” cutting board, apron, and dish towel. Cost: $70; advance registration required.
BOCA TALKS: Magic Circles, Kurt Seligmann & the Surrealists’ Encounter with the Occult Sunday, March 8, 3pm Dr. Andrew Weislogel, curator of the Surrealism and Magic exhibition, explores how Seligmann’s magical art, learning, and relationships with fellow Surrealists marked the movement. Free to members or with paid admission of $12 for non-members.
For more information about the Morikami, its exhibitions, programs and events, visit www.morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.
LATE NIGHT THURSDAYS March 12, 19, 26 / 5:30-8pm Experience the Museum during extended
hours with gallery tours, activities, and more. Free with paid Museum admission. THE ART OF WINE – March 12 / 6:30-8pm Oregon wine producer Todd Hamina of Biggio-Hamina Cellars joins wine expert Howard Freedland and Museum curator, Marisa J. Pascucci. Members $45 and NonMembers $50. BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART Art School Workshops; 801 W. Palmetto Park FLOWER ARRANGING “Mommy and Me”/ “Daddy and Me” / March 14 / 9:30am $40 per 1 parent and 1 child, $10 each additional parent. Material fee $20 per arrangement. ENAMELING: Choose Your Colors March 14 / 12pm Instructor Marjory Yovin – $90 per person and $12 material fee. GELATIN PLATE PRINTING ON FABRIC March 14 / 1pm with Andrea Huffman $75 per person and $10 materials fee PASTEL DRAWING & PAINTING March 14 / 1pm / with instructor Jane McIntyre - $90 per person. ARTIST AT WORK / March 21 / 3:00 p.m. Mary Belle Cordell: Porcelain Painting. Demonstration and discussion is free with Museum admission. BOCA TALKS / March 22 / 3:00 p.m. Dr. Carol Damian, Historian, and Professor of Art History at Florida International University discusses Pre-Columbian Art in dialogue with modern approaches to Abstraction. Free for members. $12 for non-members includes admission to the Museum. ARTISTS’ GUILD SHOW #5 2015 SEASON March 26 – 6:00 p.m. at the Boca Raton Museum of Art Artists’ Guild – 512 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. Free and open to the public.
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CREST DELRAY BEACH’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVENTS, THEATER, EXHIBITS and LEARNING
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MARCH MUSIC, COMEDY AND DAZZLING ART!
Louise Pitre
of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and is the story of a brilliant but obsessive scientist whose alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London.
Catch A Rising Star Comedy presents TOM COTTER Wednesday, March 18th at 8pm If laughter is the best medicine, prepare to be heavily medicated at Main Stage Comedy at the Crest Theatre welcomes Tom Cotter, the 2013 winner OF AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, and his high energy, rapidfire style of comedy leaves audiences rolling in the aisles. Sponsored by the Law Office of Lee Cohen, 1-800-CALL-LEE.
speak, and get down to making this new music as an ‘American’ band.” The Lovin’ Spoonful did just that, putting their first seven singles into the Top 10 (at the height of Beatlemania), which was unprecedented. They began with older material taken from blues, country, folk and jug band sources (now termed “roots music”) and made it sound modern. Then did the reverse through original songs composed and sung by Sebastian, creating thoroughly modern music that sounded like the history of American music. Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents BILL BERLONI Thursday, March 19th at 2pm
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS March 20-22 Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun 2 pm Crest Theatre Broadway Cabaret Series presents
March 2 & 3 - LOUISE PITRE March 16 & 17 - LEA SALONGA LOUISE PITRE - Known as Canada’s first lady of musical theater, Louise received a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in the smash (ABBA) hit, Mamma Mia! She received wide acclaim for her signature performances as Fantine in Les Miserables (Montreal, Toronto and Paris) and the title role in Edith Piaf. Tony Award winner, LEA SALONGA Considered to have one of the most powerful voices on the Broadway stage, Lea won the Tony Award for her performance in Miss Saigon. She is also the recipient of the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Circle and Theatre World awards. She was the first Asian to play Eponine in Les Miserables on Broadway and returned to the show in the 2006 revival as Fantine. Both shows are Monday & Tuesday, 8 p.m. Crest Theatre Main Stage Series presents JEKYLL & HYDE / March 6-8th Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun 2 pm This musical thriller is glamorous, sexy and deliciously wicked! Called “an over-thetop bloody hoot!” by the New York Daily News, the show is based on The Strange Case
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Opening Celebration is planned for Thursday, March 26th, 9-11:30 p.m. Don’t miss this bling-filled evening of dazzling art and a chance to meet some of the exhibiting artists. Sparkling beverages and coffee available for purchase. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
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.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Delray Beach Playhouse Announces Auditions for
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK This high energy show, set in the 1850’s Oregon wilderness, is a foot-stompin’, riproarin’ good time! Music, dancing, fun and romance will fill the stage. MusicWorks presents An Evening with JOHN SEBASTIAN Friday, March 13th at 8 pm John Sebastian
Jekyll & Hyde
For more than four decades, this singer/ songwriter’s contributions have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin’ Spoonful played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution. Sebastian explains, “We were grateful to the Beatles for reminding us of our rock & roll roots, but we wanted to cut out the English middlemen, so to
Bill Berloni
Recognized as the premier animal trainer for the entertainment industry, Bill Berloni started out as a wannabe actor, turned animal trainer. He began his career with the Broadway hit Annie and the dog, Sandy, who did a staggering 2,333 performances. Bill is also Director of Animal Behavior for the Humane Society of New York City. His most recent book, Broadway Tails, is an autobiography of his phenomenal journey, and yes, he will bring one of “man’s best friends” with him! Presented by Northern Trust, Delray Beach. “BLING: Art that Shines” and “Adornment” Illuminate the Cornell Museum of Art, March 24-July 5; Opening Celebration on March 26th The Cornell Museum of Art presents a premiere 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 in this exhibit has been shown in galleries worldwide. An exciting companion exhibit of works by 12 instructors from the Center’s School of Creative Arts interprets the theme, Adornment. Both exhibits are sure to shine! Museum hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10
A Comedy by Neil Simon Auditions: 4 Men / 2 Women March 9 and 10, 2015 at 7:30pm Production Dates: May 23 – June 7, 2015 Neil Simon’s classic comedy about a young married couple settling into their first apartment is based directly on Neil’s experiences with his first wife Joan. The young married couple should be young (mid 20’s to mid 30’s) with two wonderful parts for the bride’s mother and an exotic Hungarian. Two classic “cameo” roles which are small… but unforgettable. Rehearsals begin April 20 Prepared monologues are not required.
Attention YOUNG Actors
SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR. Sunday, March 8 & 15th, 2-5pm
Auditions are by appointment only, please email jennifergresh@yahoo.com. Cast: Maximum 30. Ages: 6-18 Must be able to read on their own Production/Camp Fee: $750 Bring sheet music, no CD’s allowed, wear comfortable clothes,shoes you can dance in. More Info: Call 561-272-1281 Ext. 4 or visit www.delraybeachplayhouse.com.
Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street, Delray Beach, FL More Info: 561-272-1281 Ext. 4
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orget basketball, the real excitement is who is playing at Art Garage. Week after week, winning acts take the stage. So let’s cheer for best entertainment around. During March, the Delray Beach venue showcases a rising star of jazz, two artists with a sexy Brazilian beats, a blues legend, and a late night comedy fixture. And to tip off the month, Theatre at Arts Garage presents the world premiere of Uncertain Terms by Allison Gregory. “Each and every month we present a Dream Team of entertainment,” said Alyona Ushe, Executive Director. “This month showcases our eclectic style by offering audiences the best of jazz and blues, while mixing it up with one New York’s hottest comedians and presenting a play that is morbidly funny.” The play, Uncertain Terms is the final presentation of the acclaimed season that highlighted the works of female playwrights. For tickets and more information, www. artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357
Bria Skonberg
Sat, March 7th 8pm BRIA SKONBERG Jazz $25/$35/$45
Sat, March 14th, 8pm DAVE KELLER BLUES $25/$35/$45
When they divorced, Dani thought she was done with Harry. Instead Harry moved in with Dani’s combative mother. Now Mother is gone and the house is on the market—but Harry won’t leave. Unloading the past is complicated. Uncertain Terms is a knotty comedy about finding sanctuary, constructing a family and selling real estate in a down market. Playwright Allison Gregory has produced and developed productions all over the country. Come catch this world premiere while it’s basically in your backyard.
Nanny Assis
Sat, March 21st, 8pm VINICIUS CANTUARIA SINGS JOBIM Brazilian Jazz $25/$35/$45
Award winning trumpeter, singer and songwriter, NYC-based Bria focuses on innovating while honing tradition. In 2013 she earned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of The Year” and has recently been honored with a New York Bistro Award for “Outstanding Jazz Artist.” She also swept the 2014 Hot House Jazz Magazine Awards in all categories nominated: Best Jazz Artist, Best Trumpet, Best Female Vocalist and Best Group for the Bria Skonberg Quartet. A headliner at NYC’s Symphony Space, Birdland, The Iridium, Dizzy’s and Cafe Carlyle, Bria is now giving Arts Garage audiences a chance to see this rising star
March 6 – March 29 UNCERTAIN TERMS by Allison Gregory THEATRE World Premiere Wed-Fri 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2pm $30-45
the respect of the torchbearers of the blues, recording and co-writing with legendary guitarist Ronnie Earl, touring regularly with Mississippi blues master Johnny Rawls, and spending many years as the protege of soul/ blues singer Mighty Sam McClain. In 2014, he received a Blues Music Award nomination for his most recent CD, Soul Changes, for Best Soul/Blues Recording of the Year.
Blessed with a voice described as “stunning” by Blues Revue, Dave Keller is also a gripping guitarist and songwriter who pens honest, hard-hitting gems. He has earned Dave Keller
Renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Vinicius is known for his brilliant fusion of cool jazz and bossa nova, with a repertory of songs that embody his synthesis of New York City and Rio de Janeiro. His career spans several zones of Brazilian music: he founded the Brazilian Vinicius Cantuaria
rock group O Terço in the 1970s, released six solo albums in Brazil in the 1980s that include his hit songs “Só Você” and “Lua e Estrela” and pioneered the world of neoBrazilian music with his first international release Sol Na Cara in 1996. He has been a leading figure in the downtown New York Jazz and contemporary music scenes and his albums are always critics’ favorites.
Sun, March 22nd, 7-10pm SAM MORRIL Comedy $25/$30/$35
Sam Morril is one of the fastest rising comics in New York City. He won March Madness 2010 at Comix, and was featured in a 4-page spread in the Daily News as “one of the four funniest in New York”. He then won the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta, beating out over 600 applicants. Sam made his late-night debut on Conan and is often seen on Fox’s Red Eye.
Sat. 3/28, 8pm NANNY ASSIS Brazilian Jazz $25/$35/$45 Nanny Assis is one of the top percussionists in the Brazilian music world, as well as an outstanding singer and talented songwriter who has broadly touched hearts and souls through his unbelievably rich and complex music. He is a master of the many styles of Brazilian music, including samba, bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, Afro-Brazilian music and other folkloric sounds from his homeland. Assis has received numerous prizes and won critical recognition from top percussionists and world-renowned musicians alike.
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The Boynton Beach Red Hot Festival ONE NIGHT Hot Peppers, Hot Cars, and Hot Music ONLY: Stars of American Ballet
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he Boynton Beach Red Hot Festival is about to scorch the Heart of South Florida. The festival could be called Son of the Red Hot Blues Cruise, a terrific event presented last year by the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Boynton Beach. The name has been changed because the music has been broadened and the event expanded to two days but the high quality remains the same. This is a freeadmission happening sure to appeal to the eye, ear, and tongue. The festivities will be held Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 29, 2015, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, on Ocean and NE 1st Avenues between Seacrest Boulevard and NE 1st Street. Jump back as hungry fun-seekers flock to this event with its three themes and varied activities. Hot Peppers – The food court will be filled with vendors providing hot pepper dishes (and milder fare for the faint of heart). This is a Foodie event with outstanding fare, so come hungry. Beverages of all types will be available in lieu of fire extinguishers. Other vendors
will sell salsas, hot peppers, a wide variety of arts and crafts, and, of course, ice cream. And don’t miss the Hot Pepper Eating Contest on Saturday and the Hot Wing Eating Contest on Sunday. Hot Cars – Judged car shows on Saturday and Sunday for classics, hotrods, exotics, and antiques, as well as sports, muscle, and modern muscle cars will provide scores of cars to drool over. Not to mention display cars provided by car show sponsor Barrett-Jackson and local private car museums. The Top 10 will be honored each day with a showdown for Top Dogs on Sunday. Hot Music – The joint will be rocking. The Backyard, Boston’s on the Beach, Two Georges, Propaganda, Elmo’s, and the Old Key Lime House are presenting great music from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday and Noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Blues, rock, classics, reggae, you name it. Free seating but bring a chair in case the joint is full. The Red Hot Boynton Beach Festival is a free jam-packed community event filled with fun and memories for everyone. For more information, visit www. RedHotFestival.com
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ichael and Madelyn Savarick Trust and Boca Ballet Theatre present this one-night-only performance featuring Daniel Ulbricht, award-winning Principal dancer with New York City Ballet, and Founder of Stars of American Ballet. Ulbricht brings his troupe to the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School to join forces with Boca Ballet Theatre, showcasing top notch choreography. This collection of works will feature Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, the first ballet to inspire a Broadway hit musical, On The Town. Boca Ballet Theatre is thrilled to welcome Mr. Ulbricht back to our stage along with his troupe for another spectacular performance, after last year’s sold out show. The dancers, which include stars from New York City Ballet and Ballet San Jose, will delight the audience with artistry rarely seen outside of Lincoln Center. You will not want to miss this special production!
Fun & Informative Horticultural Events at Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County
The Stars include: Tyler Angle, Principal, NYCB Rudy Candia, Soloist, Ballet San Jose Craig Hall, Soloist, NYCB Rebecca Krohn, Principal, NYCB Georgina Pazcoguin, Soloist NYCB Ommi Pipit Suksun, Principal, Ballet San Jose Daniel Ulbricht, Principal, NYCB
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 or to register for workshops/events, call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
Boca Ballet Theatre will perform ValseFantaisie, originally choreographed by Balanchine for the State Opera of Hamburg in 1969 and composed by Mikhail Glinka, “the Mozart of Russia”. The nature of this special evening corresponds directly with Boca Ballet Theatre’s goal to provide an opportunity for the new generation of aspiring dancers to perform with professionals, merging the stars
• Book Discussion Series - March 10 • Stories in the Garden - March 13 • Exploring Nature with Encaustic - March 15 • Season of Bamboo Trilogy, Part II - March 22 • International Year of Soils - March 25 & 27
Arts • March 2015 • 7 of today with the stars of tomorrow. Special Guest Emcee: Steven Caras, Former New York City Ballet Dancer and Subject of Emmy-Award Winning Documentary, “Steven Caras: See Them Dance”. Dancers’ appearances made possible by: Nancy & Ellis J. Parker, III with additional support by: Alvin & Louise Myerberg Family Foundation Stars of American Ballet in concert with Boca Ballet Theatre – Performance Saturday, March 7, 2014 @ 7:30pm Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School 5100 Jog Road in Boca Raton Tickets are $50. For tickets and more information, please call 561.995.0709 or visit http://bocaballet.org/box-office/
Daniel Ulbricht in ‘Fancy Free’ Photo: Christopher Duggan
Join us for an exclusive evening of seaside splendor and an opportunity to dine with the dancers at the Seagate Beach Club. Enjoy cocktails and oceanfront dining immediately following the performance. This special benefit dinner honors ballet’s greatest artists of today, including Daniel Ulbricht and principal dancers from New York City Ballet and Ballet San Jose. Limited seating. Please call 561.995.0709 to reserve tickets for dinner (sold separately from performance tickets). Proceeds will benefit Boca Ballet Theatre
Art on the Road, Solo Exhibits, Sculpture Anne Zuckerberg Solo Exhibition through March 14, 2015 Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Artist Resource Center The Cultural Council is the official support agency for arts and culture for Palm Beach County serving non-profit organizations, individual artists and arts districts. The Council promotes the county’s cultural experiences through an integrated program of advertising, public relations and marketing activities to both visitors and residents. Each year, the Council administers more than $3.5 million in grants, supports arts and cultural education, provides capacity building training and advocates for funding and arts-friendly policies. Located in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in downtown Lake Worth, the Council mounts a series of group and solo exhibitions featuring Palm Beach County artists and provides other programming. Connect with the Council at (561) 471-2901 or www.palmbeachculture. com. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth
Art On the Road March 10th / West Palm Beach Tour Alexander Krivosheiw Studio & Bruce Helander studio
The Cultural Council continues its third season of “Art on the Road” bus tours in February and March, which are great ways for art lovers to see some of the most interesting galleries in the Palm Beaches. Ticket holders can kick back and be chauffeured to galleries and studios to meet fascinating collectors, artists and owners of some of the most wellknown venues in Palm Beach County. In many cases, these venues are not open to the public. Participants should meet at the Cultural Council, 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth at 9:15 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. departure Ticket Information: Kristen Daniel, kdaniel@palmbeachculture.com, (561) 4723342 or RSVP at palmbeachculture.com/ ArtontheRoad
but also carves abstract and figurative forms in stone quarried in both the U.S. and Europe. Whyman, from Delray Beach, conveys humane sentiments through his steel sculptures, as well as large spontaneous work. All three artists have exhibited extensively and may be found in numerous public and private collections. Admission to the preview party on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-7:30p.m., is free to Cultural Council members, $20 for non-members, and includes admission to the artist trunk shows featuring jewelry by Gabriele Kraus and the fabric art of Barbara Cheives. To RSVP, call (561) 472-3341 or email dcalabria@palmbeachculture.com. “Sculpture Selections from the Studio” is free and open to the public from March 6 through May 2. Untitled, 2012, Oil on canvas board, 8 x 10 inches, $525
African Boy, 2010, Watercolor, 25 x 20 inches, $1,450
“My profession is Interior Design but my passion is Art,” states Anne Zuckerberg. For a majority of her life she has painted and over the years studied with different art teachers at schools in New Jersey, Florida and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. These have expanded her vision in creating beauty in its many forms. She is influenced by nature, people, architecture and animals and loves to experiment with different materials to achieve texture and color. Her recent body of work in this solo exhibition explores these themes and techniques.
Matthew Vought Solo Exhibition through March 14, 2015 Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Artist Resource Center
Growing up the son of an American diplomat, Matt Vought was exposed to a broad
range of foreign cultures before attending university. During those years he studied theatre and art and received a BFA from the University of Florida and a MFA from the University of Wisconsin. Vought’s paintings are primarily abstract pieces whose main focus is color and composition. Painting in primarily three mediums-oil, acrylic and gouache-he refers to Klee, deKooning and Rothko as his major influences. Vought has been represented in multiple galleries in South Florida over the years as well as lectured and been published in various catalogues.
Sculpture Selections from the Studio Preview Party March 5th Exhibits March 6 - May 2 Artists: Alexander Krivosheiw, G.E. Olsen and Jeff Whyman Artist Lectures: 3/28 & 4/14, 3pm
Krivosheiw, based in West Palm Beach, hand-forges bronze into the female form, and constructs Surrealistic sculptures in aluminum. Olsen, who lives in Jupiter, is best known for bears sculpted from marble
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THIS MONTH IN
THE WICK
MAN OF LA MANCHA through March 28, 2015 Set in the dungeons of the Spanish Inquisition, Miguel de Cervantes gives a dramatic defense by reenacting the story of Don Quixote of La Mancha: the passionate and poignant tale of a noble knight who lives in a world of madness and cannot see that chivalry has died. His holy quest is a mission of salvation to find compassion not for himself but for others. OKLAHOMA! April 2 – April 26, 2015 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.
PALM BEACH POPS
One Singular Sensation A Tribute to the Music of Marvin Hamlish Featuring Donna McKechnie, Jodi Benson and Doug LaBrecque Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Boca Raton Community Church Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts The Palm Beach Pops is a non-profit organization, supported solely through the generosity of individual donations, institutional grants, and concert income. For more information, please visit palmbeachpops. org or call 561.832.7677.
20TH ANNUAL PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
March 26th - April 2nd The 20th Annual PBIFF celebrates everything film with a week of screenings, showcases, parties, and premieres. Independent films from around the world, Jewish Experience program and Brazilian Showcase. Festival events will take place throughout Palm Beach County at venues and theaters including Cinemark Palace 20 & XD Boca Raton, Cobb Downtown at the Gardens and Muvico Parisian 20 & IMAX at City Place.
This year, the Festival expands its reach with screenings in Naples at Silverspot Cinemas. Individual tickets and packages will be available at www.pbiff.com in March. For more information call 561-362-0003 or visit www.pbiff.com.
THE COLONY HOTEL Cabaret Acts in the Royal Room
RICH LITTLE - March 3-7 Infamous for his skewering of political figures, Little has charmed, amused, intrigued and gotten the best of politicians and even entertained at both Reagan inaugurals. A master mimic of more than 200 voices from Clark Gable to Clint Eastwood, Little continues to amaze audiences around the world. Tues-Thurs $100 cover charge ($115 premium seating); Fri-Sat $115 cover charge ($125 premium seating) PLUS $20 min. food and beverage.
female singing groups in recording history - The Supremes. With an unprecedented 12 numberone hits, including “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me” and “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. Tues-Thurs $90 cover charge; Fri-Sat $110 cover charge PLUS $20 min. food and beverage.
ANYTHING GOES - March 10-15
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday at 2 pm Kravis Center All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography. One of the greatest musicals in theater history, Cole Porter’s firstclass musical comedy is sailing to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The New York Times hails it a “musical comedy joy,” and USA Today calls it “glorious and exuberant.” Peppering this timeless classic are some of musical theater’s most memorable standards, including “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the AP exclaims as, “So Delightful, So Delicious, so De-Lovely!” Tickets start at $25. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
STEVE TYRELL - March 10-21 The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II, Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. His hits “The Way You Look Tonight,” “The Simple Life,” “Crush On You” and “The Sunny Side of The Street,” have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. Tues-Thurs $110 cover charge ($125 premium seating); Fri-Sat $125 cover charge ($140 premium seating) PLUS $20 min. food and beverage.
March 30 at 8 pm (Monday) from $27 Kravis Center Michael Feinstein, an extraordinary musician and showman dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” will conduct the three concert series. The multi-platinum-selling, twotime Emmy and five-time Grammy Awardnominated Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. This program will include songs personally selected by Mr. Feinstein with original orchestrations. He will conduct and host this concert and will be joined by singers Carole J. Bufford and Chuck Cooper. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BOCA
MARY WILSON - March 24-28 A true musical legend, it was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired her to co-found one of the most successful
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Conducts The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra
AUDRA MCDONALD
March 24th at 8 pm - from $25 Kravis Center Broadway legend Audra McDonald made history when she scored a sixth Tony Award – more than any other actress – for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Broadway’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Blessed with a luminous soprano voice, the Live From Lincoln Center host is also a two-time Grammy Award- winner: a major concert and recording artist, who regularly appears on the great stages of the world. From Broadway and the opera house to television and film, her versatility and breadth are virtually without compare. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
March 6-15th / Mizner Park, Boca Raton Established in 2007, the Festival of the Arts BOCA was designed to promote the cultural arts and to enrich the quality of life of the residents of Boca Raton, North Broward and Palm Beach Counties. As conceived by its founders, the Festival is more than just programming; it is a unique way of bringing world class performers, authors and speakers to Boca which would be unattainable but for the special qualities of a serious cultural arts festival in a great wintertime destination. For more information call 561-368-8445 or visit www.festivaloftheartsBOCA.org Box Office - 866-571-2787
CIRQUE ITALIA WATER CIRCUS
March 12-15th / West Palm Beach Get ready for an experience that will take you far, far away to the wonders of Italy and the magic of an immersion into its culture. And into water! Yes, you heard well. Our circus features a 35,000 gallons water stage! Isn’t that crazy? We’re like no other circus in the United States, you can be sure- and we take pride in our uniqueness. For tickets cirqueitalia.com/tickets or (941) 704-8572. 1111 N. Congress Ave, West Palm Beach across from Palm Beach Kennel Club
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ECO-WATCH LECTURE SERIES: GET ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CUTTING EDGE
DELRAY ART LEAGUE
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. This wee Florida Atlantic University PhD candidate Courtney Cocilova will talk about her research, A Model for Red Tide Exposure in Sea Turtles. Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. Cost per person: $5 donation
Fine Art Exhibitions & Sale
Wed., March 18th, 7-8:30pm
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. OUTDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM FEEDINGS
SEA TURTLE CAMP
for 1st-3rd graders
Mon–Fri, March 16-20; 8:30 am-Noon
Through games, crafts, and educational activities, our instructors will teach the young conservationist about the importance of caring for and protecting sea turtles and other marine life. Campers will experience close encounters with our resident sea turtles and visit a local nesting beach. Prepayment required (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org. Cost per child: Member $155 (Family Membership or higher required) New Member $205 (includes 1-year Family Membership to Friends of Gumbo Limbo) HAMMOCK TRAILS
Tues., Mar. 10 & 17, 10-11:30am Wed., Mar. 11& 18, 10-11:30am Sun., Mar. 15 & 22, 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. March 15th, 11am-12:30pm
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. Must signup and participate with an adult. Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10 WETLANDS & WILDLIFE Fri., March 20th, 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., March 21st, 11am-1pm
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. For experienced canoers only. Prepayment required at least 48 hours in advance (561) 544-8615 (min. sign-up required to conduct program). Cost per person: Member $15 Non-member $22 BEACH TREASURES
Wed. March 18th, 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; walkins welcome based on availability. Cost per child: Member $5 Non-member $8
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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 reservations required. Meet at the outdoor aquariums. 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.
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Artists in the Park
The Delray Art League’s outdoor art shows are one of the longest running fine art venues in South Florida. Artist works represent a variety of mediums including acrylic, ceramics, oil, pastel, photography and watercolor. Members donate a portion of all sales to an Art Education Fund to promote the development of the visual arts. DAL is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and is celebrating its 50th Year Anniversary in 2015. Shows run 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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2015 Outdoor Show Schedule: Mar. 7-8 Mar. 21-22 Mar. 28-29
Veterans Park Old School Square Veterans Park
2015 Indoor Art Exhibits:
Through March 29th The Crest Theatre Gallery Exhibit 2015 Juried Fine Art by Delray Art League members 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL Through March 27th The Winter Interlude Exhibit 2015 Juried Fine Art by Delray Art League members At City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach
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Have you ever seen an Italian Water Circus?
Cirque Italia visits West Palm March 12-15 Get ready for an experience that will take you far, far away to the wonders of Italy and the magic of an immersion into its culture. And into water! Yes, you heard well. Our circus features a 35,000 gallons water stage! Isn’t that crazy? We’re like no other circus in the United States, you can be sure - and we take pride in our uniqueness.
During the show, you won’t believe your eyes when the lid lifts up to 35 feet in the air while a CURTAIN OF RAIN AND FOUNTAINS GLISTEN WITH EACH PERFORMANCE MOVE! Indeed, our show wouldn’t be the same without our artists’ spectacular performances! We have artists from all over the world that will make you feel like a child again, keep you entertained and craving for more! Don’t forget the atmosphere you’ll be able to experience. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Italy! Authentic Italian tradition and origins is what characterizes us, starting from our founder and inspirator, Manuel Rebecchi. As the nephew of Moira Orfei, the owner and soul of the most famous circus in Italy, Manuel can truly say that the circus runs in his blood. He knows this industry and world like no other! His passion, knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit have all combined to make of this show an experience to remember for a lifetime. “I want to see people have fun, enjoy the show, and go out with a smile and the desire to come back!” says Manuel. Cirque Italia is now celebrating its third birthday, so we can say we’ve achieved Manuel’s dream! The team is always striving to make the show even more spectacular. Chante DeMoustes, our COO and producer who’s indefatigable in bringing innovation, has welcomed brand new acts and classiness to our show! Cirque Italia brings performers
with unique talent, and is also an animal-free show. This is for those who may wonder what type of circus we are. THE MUSICAL CLOWNS are our show animators. They display a wide variety of musical slapstick and side-splitting comedy! And how about the VERTICALI ACT all the way from Italy? Wouldn’t you like to hear our artist sing Andrea Bocelli while performing UPSIDE DOWN? Then, are you ready to see the optical illusion and hypnotism of our LASERMAN ACT? Watch the laws of physics crumble when the performer actually “holds” a beam of light in his hand, splits it into two, then bends it and wields it like a saber of light! And more magic in the air with the TWIN SAILORS cause mischief with the audience, and perform the DUO AERIAL RING! Children of all ages will be eager for our spectacular MERMAID, emerging from her shell and swimming through the fountains! Hey girls and guys, do you know that she will be delighted to take pictures with you too? This is merely a description of what you’ll see and experience! ACROBATIC POLES, HIGH ENERGY JUGGLING, even DARK MAGIC AERIAL TISSUE and more await
Murder on the Beach
Florida Mystery Writers and National Bestselling Whodunit Authors Events By Dave DiPino Contributing Writer
text message. Non vediamo l’ora di vedervi allo spettacolo! 1111 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Across the street from Palm Beach Kennel Club under the grand, swirling White and Blue tent! PERFORMANCES Mar 12 THU: 7:30pm Mar 13 FRI: 7:30pm Mar 14 SAT: 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm Mar 15 SUN: 2:30pm, 6:30pm
you! So, get your tickets! We’re offering a free child admission with each full-priced adult admission in levels 2-3! For more information, check out the Cirque Italia website: www.cirqueitalia.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Interact with us! Keep up to date with the latest news! Or shoot us an email at office.cirqueitalia@ gmail.com. We will be happy to answer all of your questions. You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to
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The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show. Non-show days: Tues-Sun: 10am – 6pm On show days open 10am – 9pm
Surfing Museum Now Open! 255 NE 6TH AVENUE, DELRAY BEACH
Author Tim Dorsey’s hands flail in every direction, his eyes dart back and forth engaging the audience members at Murder on the Beach Bookstore as he passionately explains Serge and Coleman, two wacky private eyes at the center of his latest book Shark Skin Suite. The book is one of Dorsey’s peculiar tales intertwining uncanny events and storylines with a nod to Old Florida as the background canvas. Every month at Murder on the Beach Bookstore, 273 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, located in the Pineapple Grove Arts District - Esplanade Plaza, some of Florida’s most interesting mystery storytellers open up about their process of concocting tales that keep readers on the edge and coming back for more. Dorsey is a regular fixture at Murder on the Beach Bookstore author events. Pumping out stories faster than the Duggars’ parents since leaving the desks of The Tampa Tribune, Dorsey, a former editor and before that a reporter in the Cigar City and around The Big Guava (Tampa’s monikers), has created a legacy of creative and addictive tales. Did the opportunity to check out author Tim Dorsey and get a book signed pass? Sure did, but no worries, he’ll probably be back next year – Dorsey has written 18 books since 1999 and lately he’s been calling Murder on the Beach as one of his 105 gigs or tour stops or book shows each year he publishes a new book. During the month of March and into midApril, Murder on the Beach will host eight more writers in the Florida Authors series: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, Barbara Fox will speak about and sign her new book Murder In Another Inn; on Thursday, March 5, James Swain will talk and autograph his new book Take Down; at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, Cara Black will chat and provide her signature to her new book Champ de Mars; at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, Brian Freeman will take Florida mystery readers on a tour and then put his best ‘George Washington’ on his new book Season of Fear; at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, C.J. Box will sign and speak about his new book Endangered; at 7 p.m. on April Fool’s Day, Wednesday, April 1, author Tim Dorsey’s bosom buddy and source of emulation, Randy Wayne White will speak and sign his new mystery volume Cuba Straights; at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, Stuart Woods will converse about and mark his new book Hot Pursuit; and at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, Lou Berney will tell the audience and blot his new book The Long and Faraway Gone. Thinking globally and shopping locally at a local Pineapple Grove business does help the local economy, according to Murder on the Beach owner Joanne Sinchuk, for every $100 spent at the bookstore about $68 goes to the local bookstore versus a chain bookstore at $43 and $0 if the book is bought at an on-line retailer. Furthermore, if unable to make it to a book event or this local bookstore, Murder on the Beach ships books all over the world – even signed books from the author events, just email murdermb@gate.net or call toll free 1-877-9567770 or locally 561-279-7790. Murder on the Beach, 273 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. www. murderonthebeach.com
The Surfing Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, documenting and exhibiting the history of surfing in Florida - with a primary focus on Palm Beach County. See another side of Florida’s unique history and culture ... stroll through more than 3,000 square feet of stunning photography and memorabilia, spanning 100 years! This is the largest collection of surfing history and lore outside of California.
Visit SURFHISTORYPROJECT.ORG or call 561.236.0155 for information.
Tim Dorsey author Murder on Beach Bookstore MARCH 2015 - Author TIm Dorsey never forgets to stop by Murder on the Beach bookstore when he writes a new book. Here he celebrates his new book The Shark Skin Suite with Murder on the Beach bookstore in Pineapple Grove owner Joanne Sinchuk. Dorsey took this photo after taking a selfie of 75 fans who signed up to talk the new book with the author and get their new book signed. Photo by
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Rusty Hook Tavern: Old Florida Max’s SOHO Social Hour and Happy Food Charm with Modern Cuisine By Dave DiPino Contributing Writer
There’s nothing like dining on delicious cuisine with water from the intercoastal waterway slapping the pilings just a stone’s throw away – Rusty Hook Tavern in Pompano Beach displays those characteristics and more with a tasty seafood menu of American gastronomy and alluring libations. If you’re craving a taste of Old Florida sprinkled with an intercontinental approach than take a nice drive on U.S. 1 South from Delray Beach and Boca Raton and pull into the Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, park and come up the boardwalk. Sit outside at a covered table overlooking the water, inside at a spacious table or booth with chic ambiance or nuzzle up to the upstairs bar. Whatever you decide – don’t waste anytime, order a beer from the rotating tap featuring half a dozen drafts from Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach breweries. When I visited one of the six selections was Bone-A-Fide Blonde Delray Beach a Saltwater Brewery Pale Ale.
Crispy Octopus with Chorizo, Gigante Bean and Artichoke Salad and Preserved Lemon ($15). Photo by: David DiPino
Those in the mood for a little more octane move directly to the Rusty Hook Tavern’s Specialty Drinks and do not pass go, all kidding aside mixologist Kareem Lakchira’s assortment of hip cocktails is a true delicacy. The mixtures at first glance are almost intimidating. I tried a Guilty Plea with Tequila, Liquor 43, Thai Chili, Passion Fruit ($10) garnished with Jalapeño. My judgment was favorable on the grounds of an appealing tang then fruity flavor on the palate with a zesty finish. A brilliant concoction and perfect for the seasoned cocktail connoisseur. Now that your thirst is quenched, start off with the Nibbles and Bites portion of the menu, go portside with the Deviled Eggs garnished with Apple Bacon Chutney ($4) and starboard side with the Blackened Swordfish Bites with Ponzu Dipping Sauce ($10). Throw anchor over into the Starters – Blue Crab Cakes with Gazpacho and Avocado Cream ($12), Pork Belly with Spiced Beluga lentils, Kimchi and Pomegranate BBQ Glaze ($12), Morrocan Meatballs, Ahi Tuna Poke, Ceviche or market inspired Soup of the Day. My favorite dish on the menu comes from this appetizer section, the Crispy Octopus with
Chorizo, Gigante Bean and Artichoke Salad and Preserved Lemon ($15). It is Chef Ned Jaouhar’s masterpiece. Slowly marinated in a sieved French style, the Octopus is crispy on the outside but not chewy as expected on the inside, putting the Octopus on the same fork with the Gigante Bean and Artichoke Salad mashes perfectly on this flavorsome adventure for the individual foodie or shared between loved ones and friends. The House Specialties entrees are dominated by seafood items like Blackened Corvina Filet with Spicy Brussel Sprout Slaw and Chipotle Aioli ($19), Island Spiced Swordfish with Lemongrass Rice and Spicy Coconut Ginger Sauce ($24) – very Floribbean, Grilled Salmon Steak and Surf N Turf. An entrée item to fall in love with is the Spicy Pork Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Garlic, Tomato, Lemon and Broccoli Rabe ($12 portion or $18). This dish is painted lightly with a garlicky coat, the Broccoli Rabe is not overly tangy however able to shine and mix with the Spicy Sausage and Garlic which are the superstars on this stage along with the sidekick of homemade Rigatonis. This was a nice surprise dish that really opened up the taste buds. Other hits on this Top-40 menu include the ½ Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Five Spice Pork Chop, Rib eye, a Farm to Table menu which includes a Crispy Chicken Schnitzel, Hand Helds like the Vietnamese Banh Mi with Shaved Rib eye, Spicy Italian Sausage, Kimchi and Chipotle Sauce, Blackened Shrimp Taco and Cheetos Crusted Catch – are you kidding me? The most unique option on the menu is a chance to show admiration to the chef and his kitchen staff with Hook the Cook ($10) – Show Your Love, Buy the Kitchen a Beer – Ha-ha! Love it! Rusty Hook Tavern does a tremendous job with their food, drinks, and I must say their service was amazing from the server to manager Andy Patton who holds the front of the house, patio seating and bar down, to the servers who meander in constant figure eights throughout the restaurant. In my experience, Patton was attentive to customer’s needs and special requests. Patton, Chef Jaouhar, and Lakchira all worked under famed Chef Gordon Ramsey at Cielo in Boca Raton, and their tutorial and apprentice under the famed chef show in the way this trio pays attention to detail. Set Sail: Rusty Hook Tavern, 125 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. T: 954-941-2499, website: www. therustyhooktavern.com. Happy Hour at the Rusty Hook Tavern is Tuesday – Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. , Clam bake Tuesdays - $25 with option to add Lobster, Wine Down Wednesday offers 50 percent off the wine list with no corkage, live entertainment every Thursday 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Rusty Hook Tavern is closed on Monday’s.
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ax’s Social House has just launched Social Hour and Happy Food taking place from 4-7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The weekday festivities feature 50% off PBR, house wine and all liquor, excluding specialty cocktails. The restaurant also has special late night pricing. “Happy Food,” available at the bar only, features $4 bites including crispy pork rinds with Korean chili and salt; warm olives with citrus, chili, bay and a baguette; warm stilton blue cheese dip with house kettle chips; pickle jar with house-made pickles, old school bread and whey butter; pimento cheese with pickled green tomato and crostini; chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in house smoked bacon with piquilo pepper tomato sauce; chilled shrimp with olive oil, old bay, parsley, lemon and key lime honey mustard; octopus tiradito with aji Amarillo; American country ham served with a warm baguette, butter, pickle and homemade stout mustard; everything crusted cheese balls; and crispy fries and short rib gravy with tallegio. In addition, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. and Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., all well drinks, PBR and house wine is half off.
Restaurateur Dennis Max and his partners recently opened Max’s Social House on Federal Highway in Delray Beach at the site of the former Falcon House. The restaurant features exceptional food in the Max tradition, as well as craft cocktails and beer, and an eclectic wine list. The 2,000 square foot restaurant, which is housed in an historic Delray Beach cottage, features 80 seats indoors and 70 seats outdoors on a brick garden patio surrounded by lush landscaping. The interior showcases the original brick fireplace behind the bar and the restaurant has a comfortable outdoor patio lounge and bar.
“Taste Atlantic Avenue” Sat., March 7 or 21 • 11am-2pm $65 “Taste Atlantic Avenue” Evening tour Tuesday, March 3rd • 5-8pm $65 “Pineapple Grove” Third Thursdays March 18th • 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
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MOONSHINE NATION
A Thirst-Quenching Evening with Mark Spivak at 50 Ocean
The evening will also feature a spirited conversation with award-winning author and spirits authority, Mark Spivak. Mark will share stories of his backwoods adventures featured in his new book, Moonshine Nation: The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle, which each guest will receive a complimentary signed copy. Tickets are $30 per person. To RSVP, call 561.848.7833. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Delray Beach Historical Society and its important historical initiatives and programs.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach’s Real Men Bake fund-raising event will be returning to the historic Sundy House on Monday, April 20 with more than 25 volunteer chefs offering a variety of mouth-watering baked goods to an expected 250 to 300 guests. The event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will include tasty treats prepared with care by local business and community leaders, police and fire rescue personnel and other wellknown residents. “If you are a culinary connoisseur you won’t want to miss our Real Men Bake event,” says Lynne Wolff, chair of the Woman’s Club committee organizing the event. “Our bakers go out of their way to come up with outstanding entries, all hoping to win the votes of our guests.” Prizes will be awarded to the bakers who receive the most votes from guests, and this year,
Gary Rack to Debut Newest Restaurant Concept:
FAT R O O S T E R
Whether you call it white lightning, mountain dew, or white whiskey, moonshine has enjoyed a colorful and clandestine past. Today, hillbilly hooch (also an elegant standin for vodka) has joined the ranks of iconic craft cocktails, and is a wet bar workhorse. On Thursday, March 12, mason jar sophisticates are invited to sample a welledited menu of moonshine-inspired spirits and elegant hors d’oeuvres prepared by 50 Ocean’s executive chef Blake Malatesta.
‘Real Men Bake’
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for the first time, prizes will also be awarded to bakers whose entries are judged as the best by a professional chef. Cost to attend is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, which allows guests to sample all the baked goods they can eat, both sweet and savory. “We’re extremely grateful to the Sundy House for once again hosting Real Men Bake,” said Mary Reis, co-president of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach. “The entire staff of the restaurant goes above and beyond to make this a great event.” To sign up to bake, purchase tickets or receive more information, contact Lynne Wolff at (561) 301-9045 or email her at lynnart2430@ comcast.net. You can also visit the woman’s club website at www.gfwc-delray.org The GFWC Woman’s Club of Delray Beach is a non-profit organization comprised of a diverse group of women dedicated to volunteering and raising money for charitable purposes in Delray Beach. Through community involvement and financial contributions, the club has supported a variety of other local organizations, including the Caring Kitchen, Delray Beach’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading, the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, the Delray Beach Public Library and the 505 Teen Center.
Coming soon to Delray’s beloved Atlantic Avenue will emerge a restaurant concept that exudes creativity on all levels. Gary Rack’s FAT ROOSTER will join the family of restaurants owned and operated by Gary Rack; however, this concept strays away from the heard in a diverse fashion. Gary Rack’s FAT ROOSTER merges true iconic Southern dining, with nostalgicAmerican tradition. Offering dynamic comfort classics, in a dining scene fit for an era of American building blocks, the FAT ROOSTER will bring you back in time to a simpler lifestyle. This feel- good atmosphere attracts all walks of life. Marrying both hearty appetites, and serving platefuls of “remember when’s”. THE MENU was meticulously developed with keeping the AmericanSouthern tradition alive. Taking folks on a journey to Old- fashioned meals rich in flavor and buttermilk baths, their menu has a recipe for history. Rekindling lazy weekends spent on wrapped porches and belly’s’ full with laughter, the FAT ROOSTER encompasses memory in the form of food. Serving rebuilt classics for; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Familiar golden southern fried chicken, rich greens, the traditional fixings’ and reinvented hot plates, will construct the perfect traditional flavor for the new age. THE FAT ROOSTER was crafted by months of research and a series of trips
packed with antique shopping to piece together its puzzle- like décor. From the Rooster’s quintessential furniture, to massive farming fixtures, each piece was carefully selected to evoke a Southern down ‘n dirty vibe. Designed to excite and inspire creativity, the interior itself can transport folks to a different time period and location. A mixture of forward thinking and an extraordinary amount of reclaimed detail creates the perfect arena for an up beat restaurant. Bold and brash from the name FAT ROOSTER to the strong décor and highly anticipated menu they will spark the interest of all passerbyers. On a first come first serve basis, the patrons will be lining up to get a taste of American tradition served with a friendly smile; true Southern hospitality at it’s finest. Equipped with menus for those early risers to the night owls, the FAT ROOSTER will be fixing up made- to- order meals for all walks of life with one thing in common; hunger for a timeless American- meal. With no stone left unturned, patrons will have no problem identifying the FAT ROOSTER’s personality. Gary Rack and his wife Videl Rack, have put together one of the most unique restaurants yet to embark in South Florida. Gary Rack’s FAT ROOSTER will be that ‘ole’ fashioned, local haunt that becomes an utterly straightforward crowd pleaser one folk at a time’. Yeehaw!
Max’s Harvest now serving Friday lunch
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ax’s Harvest, Dennis Max’s iconic farm to fork restaurant in the Pineapple Grove District, is now serving lunch every Friday from 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. The restaurant will continue to serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as dinner nightly. The lunch menu includes a number of classic Harvest dishes, such as deviled Heritage Hen Farm Eggs With Truffle Sea Salt ($7); Goat Cheese Croquettes With Marcona Almond Crust and Red ChiliGuava Jelly ($9); and Blackened Shrimp and Golden Quinoa Salad, With Golden Quinoa, Charred Corn, Black Beans, Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Feta and Orange Cumin Vinaigrette ($21). A few of the new items include a BBQ Brisket Sandwich with Horseradish Cream, Pickled Fresnos, Crispy Onions and Watercress on a Brioche Bun with Dirty Chips ($18); a Crispy Tempura Mahi
Sandwich with Yuzu Pickles, Japanese Spicy Mayo, Bibb Lettuce on a Kaiser Roll with Dirty Chips ($18); and Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Bradley’s Country Store Goat Cheese Grits and Watermelon Salad ($19). Max’s Harvest is located in Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach, Florida at 169 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach. For more information, visit www.maxsharvest. com, call 561-381-9970 or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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Visitors are able to utilize the three new parking garages in downtown Delray Beach: • Courthouse Garage-Southeast Corner of Atlantic and SW 2nd Avenue • Old School Square Parking Garage-corner of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Street • SE 1st just South of Atlantic Avenue
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Welcome! From your Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce On behalf of our Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, we welcome you to the 53rd Annual Delray Affair. We’re glad you’re here! We continue to be in awe of this amazing event and how it’s grown from its beginning as a small local “fair” and Gladiola Festival. In this newspaper you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy the experiences this event has to offer. If you’re new to Delray Beach, please be sure to visit the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce volunteers at the information booths and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about our beloved town. And check out our merchandise booths and bring home a fun souvenir to remember your time in Delray Beach. While you’re enjoying the Delray Affair make sure to visit our local merchants, restaurants and galleries as well as cultural arts centers that make up this community we call home. As you can see the business landscape in Delray Beach continues to grow and thrive as more and more entrepreneurs are coming to Delray Beach to grow their innovative businesses.
To learn more about the Delray Beach Chamber, visit our website at www.delraybeach.com and be sure to like us on Facebook to stay connected all year long. Enjoy! Karen Granger, President & CEO and Dan Castrillon Chairman of the Board
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Welcome to the 53rd Annual Delray Affair 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. Each year there is something new at the Delray Affair, and back again this year visitors will enjoy the 2nd Annual Art of the Automobile showcase. Located on Swinton Avenue this year, The Art of the Automobile showcase not only features a vast collection of European motor cars, sports cars, motorcycles & muscle cars, The Dream Ride is excited to bring back the Dream Ride Ferrari Hauler this year. Dream Ride is thrilled to have many Special Olympics Athletes at the event for all to meet , including Dream Ride Ambassador, Brando Boterf. Dream Ride raised $1,120,000 last year. Dream Ride raises awareness and much-needed funds for people living with intellectual disabilities while inspiring our communities to overcome diversity, with all the achievements and accomplishments of Special Olympics athletes’ serving as an example.
2015 Commemorative Poster Artist Terri Brant A Florida girl since she was nine, Teri and her husband, Michael, recently left South Florida for Melbourne Beach so they could be closer to their adult children. Teri began painting with acrylics as a decorative painter back in the 1990’s. Always creative, Teri had three children within 3 ½ years (twin daughters when their son was just 3) and her painting became a release after a day with the children. Starting with faux painting in her home, Teri’s small business grew from friends’ homes to a prospering business with a partner in South Florida. Teri started painting on canvas with acrylics just in the last few years. As her work progressed, she started doing more landscapes. Tropical and beach themes were a natural for this southern girl. Last year while working in Delray Beach, Teri was captivated by the history of this great town. The inspiration for this year’s Delray Affair Poster is the renovation of the 1950’s Beach Pavilion. The water and sand were crucial to the feel of its history. You may recognize the Adirondack beach chair, umbrella, and beach ball….Teri was the artist for the 2014 Delray Affair T-shirt!
NEW THIS YEAR are several traveling tours. Located in Old School Square Park, near our main stage entertainment, you can go aboard the Geico bus and enjoy their 3D GEICO Pinball game, GEICO Karaoke, win GEICO Giveaways, play GEICO Dice Games, and a $500 Gift Card given to one lucky winner! In addition, we are pleased to host the “Cupcake Vineyard Tour”. Stop by the Cupcake Vineyard display located on Atlantic Avenue, just east of the railroad tracks for your free samples of Cupcake Vineyards varieties of fine wines. Produced by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Delray Affair traces its roots back to the 1940’s and 1950’s 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. Today, the community spirit that sparked the first Delray Affair lives on in an arts and crafts festival like no other under the sun.
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SATURDAY APRIL 11th • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Entertainment Schedule
Highway Run
10:30 am – 1:00 pm Highway Run (Journey Tribute Band)
The Delray Affair features live entertainment all weekend long at our beer & wine gardens located at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts front lawn
FRIDAY, APRIL 10th • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Taylor Road Band
Adam Fine
Noon - 3:00pm DJ music Bradley Brown
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Adam Fine (Acoustic Rock)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 12th • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pamela Johnson
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Taylor Road
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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Bradley Brown and Friends (Reggae)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jason Colannino (Contemporary Rock) Jason Colannino
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Commemorative Pin Artist Alisa G. & Co. conceptualizes and delivers customized-finished art for everything from promotions and marketing to animation and caricatures. The services offered increase recognition and visibility while the products, such as the caricatures, become a memorable keepsake. As a recent Florida resident and New York transplant, Alisa Grodsky brings with her over 30 years of experience. Her unique ability to sell any message through art has been her passion. Businesses such as Disney, Scholastic, Time Warner and Random House have all benefited from her talent, dedication and involvement. Her artwork and animation has earned her many awards, including a daytime Emmy in 2007 for main title design featured on “The Upside Down Show” and produced by Sesame Street. Her caricatures have brought amazement and joy to people of all ages at special events and parties including weddings, bat and bar mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries, communions, graduations, trade shows, and corporate events. Studio caricatures and illustrations are also offered and given as gifts for any special occasion. Our newest service offers digital caricatures drawn on a 21 inch Cintiq. This type of art gives the crowd a high tech “wow” factor while they watch the artist create caricatures on a large monitor. The caricatures are then printed and given to the participant within a matter of minutes. All of the art is then saved and made accessible to the client for future use. You can visit the website to get an up close look at her pieces and animation at alisagandco.com. We are currently located in Fort Lauderdale and can be reached by phone at 718.594.4494 or email at agrodsky@alisagandco.com. Alisa looks forward to becoming an active part of this vibrant community.
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Located on Swinton Avenue this year, The Art of the Automobile section will feature a vast collection of European motor cars, sports cars, motorcycles & muscle cars, The Dream Ride is excited to bring back the Dream Ride Ferrari Hauler this year. Dream Ride is thrilled to have many Special Olympics Athletes at the event for all to meet , including Dream Ride Ambassador, Brando Boterf. Dream Ride raised $1,120,000 last year. Dream Ride raises awareness and much-needed funds for people living with intellectual disabilities while inspiring our communities to overcome diversity, with all the achievements and accomplishments of Special Olympics athletes’ serving as an example.
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