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6 Bahia Cabana End of Season Bash 12 Cheetah Charity Golf Tournament 14 Art & Entertainment 26 Vote For Your Favorite Bartender 29 Chef of the Month: Slackers 27 Business Spotlight: Platforms

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Forget about Bartenders Bash in Islamorada…

Bahia Cabana takes over to make End of Season Bash

By Nicol Jenkins EDITOR

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n The Biz® employees won’t be traveling to Islamorada for Bartenders Bash this year, since the event is not taking place at Post Card Inn, previously Holiday Isle.

But don’t worry! Bahia Cabana in Fort Lauderdale is taking the party over and making this year’s End of Season Bash the biggest event yet!

Get excited-- and mark your calendars for June 2nd and June 3rd, 2014! It’s the 11th year of the popular ‘End of Season Bash’ at the world famous Bahia Cabana, a landmark hotel, restaurant and bar overlooking the water.

The original End of Season Bash was started at Bahia Cabana and then made its way to the Keys.

But now all the Alumni and hospitality workers are invited to come back to their roots and where it all started!

For two days and nights, the ITB® crowd will party it up and network with their hospitality co-workers at the infamous In The Biz® End of Season Party held at Bahia Cabana in Fort Lauderdale.

“This is the 11th year, Bahia Cabana is hosting the event. Every year is bigger and better; and especially this year since we are taking over for Bartenders Bash in the Keys; and inviting all hospitality employees and alumni to come out,” said Richard Stassen, Food & Beverage Director at Bahia Cabana.

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and travel from all over the world- including Las Vegas, New York, Atlanta and many more Citiesto celebrate the end of a long and hard working hospitality season.

More attendees, sponsors and vendors, including main sponsor Malibu Rum, Stoli, Sailor Jerry, In The Biz Magazine®, Budweiser, Heineken, Corona, Florida rum, and Tres Rios Tequila, will be on hand.

The event also offers more fun and contests, with the annual bikini contest, frozen t-shirt competitions, flair bartending and belly flop contests.

There will be over 150 vendors providing free samples of the latest beer and liquor products, body painting and many unique giveaways from local businesses, and of course many prizes from In The Biz Magazine®.

The end of season bash was started 30 years ago by a group of local restaurant and bar owners. It was moved to Bahia Cabana 11 years ago to bring back the meaning of having a local party for the hospitality industry.

Besides the fun, the bash also provides the perfect atmosphere for networking among hospitality workers.

“It’s all about networking in a casual atmosphere and having a little fun for working so hard during the season. People come here and try the different products and get to relax,” said Stassen.

Stassen says the end of season bash will continue for many years to come and looks forward to many years ahead.

Those working in the hospitality industry were also treated to a free buffet and discounted suites courtesy of Bahia Cabana.

Overall, all the attendees will enjoy the many festivities and having a good time with friends and colleagues.

“The event continues to grow each year. Every year the attendance increases by about 20 percent, and everyone enjoys the event,” said Stassen, adding, “It’s all people working In The Biz®; and it has expanded beyond the local businesses to the whole state of Florida and nearby states.

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Cheetah Supports Rodriguez Charities with Golf Classic

BY NICOL JENKINS eDITOR Many hospitality industry workers came together to support some great local charities at an annual golf tournament.

The Rodriguez Charities 8th Annual Golf Classic, sponsored by Cheetah South Florida, was recently held at Woodmont Country Club in Tamarac. The charitable tournament benefited various charities including: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Broward Children’s Center, American Cancer Society plus numerous local charities.

The goal was to raise as much money as possible to give back to area communities-

and that mission has been exceeded year after year.

“On top of earning a lot of money for some incredible charities, the hospitality community was able to enjoy an exciting day of fun out on the golf course on a beautiful South Florida day,” said Allyson Price, Promotional Director at Cheetah South Florida.

The Rodriguez Charities was created because Joe Rodriguez and the Cheetah family have always made it a mission to give back to the community and to those who need help.

To date, they have raised over $1,000,000 for national and local charities. Rodriguez Charities was created in 2006.

“Cheetah South Florida was the host for this wonderful event, and we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our generous sponsors who helped make this event a wonderful success,” said Price, adding, “Cheetah South Florida would like to personally thank all of our wonderful staff who volunteered their personal time in helping to pull off such a successful event. Without you this event would not have been possible. We appreciate your efforts.” Cheetah Gentlemen’s Clubs are located in Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach.

Cheetah Pompano Beach is located at 497 NW 31st Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; call (954) 971-2600. Cheetah Hallandale is located at 100 Ansin Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, call (954) 455-2131. Cheetah West Palm Beach is located at 3342 Shawnee Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, call (561) 687-0600.

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Art & Ente

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uring the month of March, there is always much to celebrate and many reasons to party with friends.

Your calendar will be filled with St. Patty’s Day Celebrations, plenty of beads for Mardi Gras, concerts and much more!

Grab your beads and your masks for Lulu’s 15th Annual Mardi Gras Beach Bash! The celebration will take place on March 4th starting at 6 pm at the famous Lulu’s Bait Shack at Beach Place in Fort Lauderdale. Three live bands and a DJ will be rockin’ the house. The Best Beads contest is at Midnight with the chance to win a $500 cash prize. The event is sponsored by the Young Professionals for Covenant House, Bacardi and Budweiser.

Break out your green because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! The City of Fort Lauderdale will once again be decked in all that’s Irish.

From a spectacular parade and festival to Irish dancers, live bands, and the Clydesdales horses, you won’t want to miss the city’s annual all-day and all-night celebration on March 8th. The parade kicks off at 11 am at Huizenga Plaza on Las Olas Boulevard.

After the parade and festivities, be sure to head to downtown Fort Lauderdale for a block party complete with overflowing green beer and fun with your fellow Irish friends.

Then, join your community in support of a great cause! On Saturday, March 15th, The Richard J. Fox Foundation in conjunction with Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc. will host and support the Ban Cancer concert event in recognition of prostate and pancreatic cancer awareness. The event is aimed at educating the public and raising awareness about these www.InTheBizMagazine.com 14 • ITB • March 2014

diseases. ‘BAN CANCER 2014’, is an outdoor concert event beginning at 5:30 pm at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The many bands will include: Blue Fire Band, Sovereign States, John Terry, Roberto Perera, Terry Wollman, Melanie Taylor, Gianni Vancini, and Greg Manning, as well as other great performers.

Net proceeds from this fundraising event will be made in memory of Richard Mancuso, Fort Lauderdale’s 2012 Citizen of the Year to the following: Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale and Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Washington DC. Following the concert be sure to join the bars along Himmarshee Street for their annual St. Patricks Day Street Party. Bars will offer a free drink to anyone who attended the Ban Cancer Concert. The party on the street will continue until 4 a.m. with portable bars all up and down the street.

Broadway musicals, comedy shows and more will heat up the South Florida entertainment scene all at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Starting with the Broadway show, Memphis, which runs through March 9th. From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, ‘Memphis’ tells the story of a radio DJ who wants to change the world, and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis is the winner of four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical by Joe DiPietro, and a Best Score by Bon Jovi’s founding member David Bryan. Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination, what the AP calls “the very essence of what a Broadway www.InTheBizMagazine.com March 2014 • ITB • 14

ertainment musical should be.” Then you can laugh til it hurts with dinner and a show! Don’t miss ‘Laffing Matterz: With A Vengeance’, which lasts until March 22. Named Best Dinner Theatre by various magazines, and a recipient of the 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award from Trip Advisor, Laffing Matterz returns to the Broward Center for another hilarious season. Enjoy a delicious meal that surpasses any dinner theater fare you’ve tasted before, and a performance of original satirical songs and creative skits. Laffing Matterz “With A Vengeance” plucks topics from the today’s headlines and lampoons everything from celebrity misfortune and pop culture to the latest political scandals. Order up a delightful meal and combine it with side-splitting laughs for an evening of unique entertainment perfect for date night, a family and corporate gathering or a good time with friends.

Besides parties and musicals, South Florida residents and visitors will also be entertained by rockin’ concerts. The BB&T Center in Sunrise is offering plenty of shows, starting with Justin Timberlake on March 4th at 7:30 pm, delivering “The 20/20 Experience” World Tour. Two of music’s most renowned and enduring artists, Paul Simon & Sting, will bring their On Stage Together show exclusively to the BB&T Center on Saturday, March

15th at 8 pm. The Panthers will also be playing various times throughout the month; come support your hometown team! Hard Rock Live will also be bringing the house down with top music talents. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will kick it off on March 8th at 8 pm; Tony Bennett with special www.InTheBizMagazine.com

guest Antonia Bennett will perform their classical tunes on March 14th at 8 pm; and Aziz Ansari will be at the Hard Rock on March 15th at 8 pm.

Another great local venue, the Culture Room, in Fort Lauderdale will have an impressive line-up.

Shiny Toy Guns with Rescue Kid Playsuit will perform on March 6th at 7:30 pm, Here Come The Mummies on March 7th at 8 pm, Tea Leaf Green on March 8th at 8 pm, We The Kings with This Century and Crash The Party on March 14th at 7:30 pm, La Dispute with Pianos Become The Teeth and Mansions on March 18th at 7 pm, Daley on March 21st at 8 pm, The Psychedelic Furs on March 24th at 7:30 pm, Dio Disciples on March 24th at 7:30 pm, Protest The Hero with Battle Cross, The Safety Fire, Intervals, and Night Verses on March 27th at 6:30 pm, Sister Hazel on March 28th at 8 pm, and Fortunate Youth with True Press and The Sheffield Crew on March 30th at 7:30 pm. Downtown Fort Lauderdale will also be a hopping music scene with many concerts at Revolution Live. Influence Culture Church will kick off the concerts on March 9th; then Tegan and Sara will perform Closer and other hits on March 12th at 7 pm; Skism with Victor Niglio, CRNKN on March 14th at 8 pm, Children of Bodom with Death Angel, Tyr, Ornimental on March 15th at 7 pm, Tyler The Creator on March 19th at 7:30 pm, and Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime on March 27th at 7:30 pm.

If you’re looking for some laughs, romance and adventure, stop by your local theatre. Grab some popcorn and sweets and watch ‘300: Rise of an Empire. Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel, Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster 300, this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield- on the seaas Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change

the course of the war. If you want some more action, check out ‘Stalingrad’. The film is a drama set in 1942, during one of the most important battles of World War II, which stopped the progress of Nazi forces and turned the tide of war in favor of the Allies. The Soviet army mounts a counter-attack on the Nazi forces that occupy half of Stalingrad on the other side of the Volga, but the operation to cross the river is unsuccessful. While ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th Century. Another edge-of-your-seat thriller is ‘Non-Stop’. The film takes place on an international flight from New York to London. During the flight, U.S. federal air marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of threatening text messages, stating that a passenger will be killed every 20 minutes unless $150 million is transferred into a secret bank account. When the bank account is discovered to be under Marks’ name and a bomb is found aboard the plane, Marks is branded as a hijacker.

If you are looking for a comedy and a girls’ night out, bring your friends to the movies for ‘The Single Moms Club. The film focuses on a group of single moms are brought together in the aftermath of an incident at their children’s school.

What will be the conclusion to these films? Come watch for yourself!

Whether you’re heading to a celebration, event or the movies, be sure to take some time off and enjoy your time with friends!

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Business Spotlight Dance the Night away at Platforms Dance Club

By Nicol Jenkins Editor

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he place to be on a Friday and Saturday night where you can dance away your work week is Platforms Dance Club, and enjoy an evening of Karaoke by singing with the band on Tuesday evenings.

Platforms Dance Club, located in Boca Raton, is the only disco club in the South Florida area. The long-time club, formerly named Polly Esther’s, has been a staple in the community for many years and is known for their rockin’ dance tunes, upbeat atmosphere, colorful decor, and friendly customer service. Platforms’ live bands are top tribute bands in South Florida.

Dancing is always on the menu!

Be a dancing queen or 70’s diva...

Platforms offer the best 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s Dance Music, Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop and Top 40 music. The local disco is also a perfect location for your next special event and for celebrating a fun occasion, such as birthdays, holidays, bachelor, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, reunions and office parties. Sweet 16 parties and Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs are also held at the one-of-a-kind venue.

ence and plenty of drink specials.

Tuesday night is Karaoke night, where you can sing with the band. In The Biz® night is also Tuesday with great drink specials for those who work in the hospitality industry. Friday is Disco Night and Ladies Night from 8 to 10 pm.

Platforms is also under new ownership! Come see their newly renovated bar, dance floor, VIP area, outside canopy and outdoor patio area; drink discounts and much more.

Platforms is the only disco club in this part of South Florida, in east Boca and Fort Lauderdale.

Sign up to their FaceBook for the latest events and information about the club, and don’t forget to view their new website at www.platformsniteclub.com .

Come enjoy a night out on the town with friends at Platforms Boca Raton! Valet is Free!

Platforms Boca Raton is located at 99 SE 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

For more information, call 561-3926885.

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Chefof the Month

Darrell Sisk Slackers Bar & Grill

By NICOL JENKINS Editor

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ou can find the best French dip sandwich, Reuben rolls and burgers in town at Slackers Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale.

Executive Chef Darrell Sisk delivers these specialty dishes for lunch and dinner daily at Slackers, a popular bar and restaurant for locals, visitors and hospitality employees.

Regulars come to dine at Slackers for their tasty food and fun atmosphere. On any given night, guests can enjoy a great meal, drink specials, and entertainment.

Slackers offers a large menu of favorites, unique creations and specialty items. Some of the specialties include: their French dip sandwich, fried cheese curds for Wisconsin cheese lovers, and their 100% angus beef burgers are always a treat, which they season and patty in house. But if you’re looking to try something different, order the Reuben rolls… Chef Darrell makes each roll homemade and stuffed with corned beef, kraut and Swiss www.InTheBizMagazine.com

cheese and served with Thousand Island for dipping. For the larger appetite, try their slow roasted baby back ribs, which are smothered with homemade BBQ sauce on the grill.

Every day and night, you can find a special deal! All day and night, Tuesday is for locals and those who work In The Biz®, with 25% off the check for ITB employees. They offer $5 doubles on all Smirnoff and Captain drinks, $12 domestic and $15 import buckets, $3 house wines, $4 Jaeger shots, $5 Patron shots, and you can enjoy D.J. Bingo at 8 pm. Their Happy Hour is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday, and 11p.m. to close, Monday through Thursday. Slackers is also a great place for watching your favorite sports teams. You can also enjoy ‘Think and Drink Trivia’ Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 8 p.m.

“We offer a very relaxed atmosphere and have been known to get a little excited on the weekends. The locals do like to hang here and we are a little team orientated during football season. Just don’t judge us by our plaza. We promise you will be very surprised when you see inside,” said Darrell.

Chef Darrell started his culinary career growing up with a family in the hospitality industry and continued that path for many years.

“Growing up my mother was a barmaid/ waitress and my father was the beverage manager of some of the largest hotels at the time, including the Omni and The Diplomat; my brother picked up some jobs at the local pizza joints in the area, so you can say I was always surrounded by the industry. Even during Boy Scouts, they put me in charge of cooking. It felt so good to see how happy everyone was with what I prepared. While cooking in the kitchen

with mom and grandma during the holidays, my ability to remember recipes was amazing so I would just get asked to make the dishes. At the age of 14, I took a summer job at the local family restaurant, and I’ve been living the dream ever since,” added Darrell.

Chef Darrell says cooking is his passion and finds it rewarding to make his customers happy when they come in to dine.

“Cooking, I would say brings me enjoyment everyday. Just the look on peoples faces of being full and happy and the thank you given for the food I have prepared for them The hospitality industry in general is enjoyable because of the different characters you get to work with. I believe the most rewarding thing in this business is the people you meet and the people you get to work with and the friendships that are made along the way,” concluded Darrell.

Slackers offers delivery and plans on expanding their kitchen to be able to offer a variety of other enjoyable menu items in order to get the existing food out to you faster!

Stop in today! Slackers Bar & Grill is located at 995 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. For more information, call 954-530-4758.

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19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration BY staff reports

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he Museum of Discovery and Science will host its 19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration on Friday, April 4, 2014. The event is presented

by Bank of America and all proceeds benefit the Museum.

This year’s co-chairs include: Mark Talbott, John Ebenger and Vivian Porcelli. Last year’s Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration set an attendance record with over 2,000 guests. This year’s event will seek to top that record, showcasing a sequence of wine or spirits with food pairings, each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests and their palates. The highlights of the evening are tastings from over 40 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, and a vast array of wines and spirits from around the world, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste. Visitors will also have an opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes. Each guest will receive a complimentary Riedel wine glass.

The evening will start off with an exclusive VIP Martini Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. provided by A Thierry’s Catering. VIP guests will

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enjoy an exclusive seminar as well as early tasting. The VIP evening concludes with exclusive access to the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort VIP Lounge to eat, drink and dance under the stars from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the Museum’s Atrium. The evening attire is City Chic.

Special seminars include a champagne tasting by “Champagne Wayne” at 7:00 and a wine tasting by Big 105.9’s Paul Castronovo, of Castronovo Vineyards, at 8:00 p.m. Seminars will be held in

the Keller Science Theater.

Doors open for VIP admission at 6:00 p.m. and to general admission at 7:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $150 per person and general admission tickets are $85 per person. Presale tickets are available at a reduced rate through March 2, 2014 with VIP tickets reduced to $135 per person and general admission tickets reduced to $75 per person. For advance tickets please call (954) 7130954 or on-line at www.modsevents. org. Guests are encouraged to share in excitement of the event through social media by posting pictures of the event on Museum of Discovery and Science Facebook Page and Tweeting @IMAXSOFL and #MODSWine .

Major sponsors of the 19th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration include: Bank of America; Southern Wine & Spirits; Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. JM Lexus, ADT, BB&T, Stiles Corporation, Southern Waste Systems, Christine & Austin Forman, Republic Services, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, Print Dynamics, American Airlines, Think Magazine, Gold Coast Distributors, SA1A and radio partners are HITS 97-3, EASY 93.1 and HOT 105. www.InTheBizMagazine.com

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DaVito’s Italian Restaurant • 19635 State Rd. 7 - Boca Raotn • 561-482-2323

Dive Bar • 3233 N. Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954-565-9264

Muddy Waters • 2237 W. Hillsborough Blvd • 954-428-6577

Packy’s • 11379 W. Palmetto Park Road • 954-657-8423

My Buddy’s Place • 830 S Dixie Highway, Hollywood • 954-668-0166

New Moon Bar • 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors • 954-563-7660

Blue Jay Lounge • 301 SW 15 Ave, Pompano Beach • 954-941-4616

Smarty Pants • 2400 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954561-1724

Bills Filling Station • 2209 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors • 954567-5978

Da Big Kahuna • 17 S. Federal Highway, 3rd floor at Beach Place • 954-530-4867

Play By Play • 440 S. Cypress Road Pompano Beach • 954-946-7908

J’s Bar • 2780 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale • 954-581-8400

Cheers • 941 E. Cypress Creek Road Oakland Park • 954-771-6337

Trotter Inn • 2471 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954-788-4801

Flip Flops Dockside Eatery • 3051 NE 32nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale • 954-567-1672

Sports Den at Manor Lanes • 1517 Northeast 26th St. Wilton Manors • 954-566-7457

Atlantique Cafe • 777 E Atlantic Avenue Suite c-8, Delray Beach • 561-272-1170

Wiley Street Pub • 1819 Wiley St. - Hollywood • 954-921-9459

Marsha’s Pub • 358 South State Road 7 - Margate • 954-969-9779

7 Seas Bar • 2200 SW 57 Ave, Miami, FL • 305-266-6071

Sandbar Fort Lauderdale • 900 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale • 954-990-7578

Green Room • 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-727-0950

Studio Karaoke Club • 1801 Collins Ave, Miami, FL • 305-695-1770

Gerri’s Sports Pub • 6500 W. Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-972-6266

Village Well • 1023 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale • 954-524-2531

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub • Hard Rock Hard Rock • 954-791-4782 Goal Line Sports Bar • 6969 Taft Street, Hollywood • 954-399-8156 JD’s Bar & Lounge • 10311 W Sample Rd Coral Springs 954-7523227 Hunters Beach Bar • 235 Almond Ave - Fort Lauderdale • 954-467-9166 The Oasis Pub • 3224 W Commercial Blvd. - Tamarac • Red Dog Cantina • 3134 NE 9th Street - Fort Lauderdale • 954-4404382

Singers Karaoke • 3521 NW Eighth Ave. Pompano Beach • 954785-1945

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Fany Avila

Bartender, Server and Manager at T-Mex Cantina

By Nicol Jenkins Contributing Writer Just as much as the overflowing margaritas, 2 for 1 Taco Tuesdays and laid back atmosphere are a staple at T-Mex Cantina, so is the warm demeanor and impeccable customer service from long-time employee Fany Avila.

For 15 years, the T-Mex Cantina staff led

by Fany Avila have been delivering the best in Mexican cuisine in a fun and relaxed environment.

The Mexican restaurant and bar just celebrated their 15th Anniversary at their downtown Fort Lauderdale location- and it’s no surprise that they have been so successful in business. T-Mex Cantina is the perfect spot to unwind after a hard day’s work with a cold beer, margarita and tasty enchilada or taco while people watching or dining with friends.

And Fany Avila is the glue that keeps everything running smoothly each day. For 15 years, Fany has worn many hats from bartender to server and now Manager, making sure all her customers are enjoying their time and satisfied with their experience.

“I’m just myself. I make sure my customers feel like they are at their own house. I listen to them when they want to talk, and I leave them alone when they don’t want to talk,” said Fany.

Besides being able to read her customers’ body language, Fany also knows what makes her customers happy. Many regulars come in just to say hi and grab a drink with Fany, whom they have come to know as more than just a bartender but a good friend.

“As soon as my regulars walk in, I already have their drink ready for them,” she said.

Sometimes, she even has a nickname for them… (Many of her regulars are known soley by a nickname she’s created for them!)

That’s why she started in the hospitality industry and why she’s remained in the business. She’s a ‘people person’. Her love for hospitality actually began while working in her mother’s restaurant and then her stepfather’s grocery store, chopping tomatoes and then never looking back.

“I’ve worked a nine to five job in an office but I left because I need to be around people,” said Fany.

The same can be said about how her customers feel about her.

“After a long day’s work, when I come to TMex and see Fany, she always make me smile and feel at home,” said regular Jeff Jenkins.

“She makes me feel like family, no matter how long it’s been since I’ve seen her. She makes me laugh and I always have a great time when she’s behind the bar,” added longtime customer Jen Hull.

Her regulars, T-Mex family and owner, Chuck, will keep her at T-Mex for many years to come.

“I work there because of Chuck, the owner.

He is the nicest person I have ever met. He is my family, and I would do anything for him,” said Fany.

Come visit Fany and see for yourself!

T-Mex Cantina is located at 204 SW 2 Street, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-463-2003. You can also visit http://t-mex.net.

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the atlas complex

BY Luke Rohenaz Contributing Writer

The Atlas Complex is a four piece band emerging from the South Florida Rock scene. Formed by Phillip Bower, Rafael Ramirez, Isaac Emano and Chrystian Von Schoettler in 2012; The Atlas Complex have forged a unique style and sound which has been described as “beautifully heavy with a dose of groove, intense but progressive”. Tying them down to one genre proves to be a challenge after witnessing them live and we strongly advise you do..

The Atlas Complex was a work-in-progress for guitarist Philip Bower until he ran into his friend from middle school Rafael Ramirez. After jamming for the first time since the days of concert band, it was plain and simple that the material they were cranking out was taking form.. almost breathing. Isaac Emano, a friend and co-worker of Phill’s joined the same time as Chrystian Von Schoettler. It was after the first rehearsal where the chemistry of the band had become apparent.

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They each had vastly different influences but met in the middle to produce music not to be ignored. ..what about the name?

Urban Dictionary has a term for it, “Atlas Complex,” which is defined as “a state of mind in which a person believes that the ‘world is on their shoulders’ and are unable to deal with what they perceive as endless problems.” In Greek mythology, Atlas was the guy that Zeus, the father of the gods, doomed to an eternity of holding the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“There’s something cathartic about music and what it does for people”, said drummer Rafael Ramirez. “...we all, at one point or an other have had a case of the Atlas Complex, but the function our music has is to remedy the listener of that nonsense.”

In 2012, after playing a host of local venues (Unity88, Cinema Paradiso, SuperCon Miami, Monterey Club, I.W.A.N. the BuBBLE..) and re-

cording a live demo titled “...Moon Within”, The Atlas Complex recorded a studio release in 2013 titled “Attack EP”, which is available on iTunes.

The band is currently in the studio working on their follow-up release due out in the Fall of 2014. *The next show for the Atlas Complex will be Thursday night, March 20th at Stache Bar Fort Lauderdale, Florida (109 SW 2nd Ave, 33312) The Atlas Complex is...

Phillip Bower - Guitar Rafael Ramirez - Drums Isaac Emano - Bass Chrystian Von Schoettler - Vocals [iTunes] https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/attack-ep/id726327955 [booking] TAC954@gmail.com [.com] http://www.atlascomplexmusic.com/ [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasComplex [reverbnation] http://www.reverbnation.com/TheAtlasComplex

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SPORTS

Florida Gators Look Poised for Deep Run in March Madness

By Allen Levin

Sports Editor

I

t has been quite some time since the Florida Gators basketball team has been truly dominant. After winning back-toback titles in 2006-2007, the Gators have been competitive but have failed to return to the Final Four.

That might chance this year.

Since a one-point loss to then No. 12 UConn in early December, the Florida Gators have strung together a 21-game winning streak and are the No. 1 team in the country as of the writing of this article.

Florida has absolutely dominated its competition, knocking off ranked opponents such as Kansas, Memphis and Kentucky.

They sit at a perfect 16-0 in the SEC and are 27-2 overall, sporting the second best record in the nation (as of the writing of this article).

The Gators have been successful through a dominant defense, which ranks in the top 5 in the nation. They limit opponents to just 58.7 points per game while also limiting team’s to just 42.9 percent from the field, both in the top 10 of the country as of the writing of this article.

On top of that, they are led by two extremely productive upperclassmen in forward Casey Prather and guard Scottie Wilbekin, who lead the team in scoring.

The Gators benefit from having tons of senior leadership, who have all played relatively deep into the tournament over the past few seasons.

Florida has reached the Elite Eight in each of the past two seasons, and will utilize the veteran presence of its top players, who know what it takes to get deep into the tourney.

The Gators are one of the most well-rounded teams in the country and have an opportu-

nity to doing something special this year.

If Florida can continue to play suffocating defense, improve its shooting and stay focused through their senior leaders, they are poised to make a run in the March Madness tournament.

Miami Marlins Getting Ready to Return, Rely on Youth

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performance after impressive performance.

fter a long offseason, Major League Baseball is back as Spring Training has started and Opening Day quickly approaches.

The young gun even was named to the NL All Stars in his rookie year, and he will anchor the Marlins staff next season.

The Miami Marlins endured a rough season in 2013, producing a 62-100 record and the worst record in the National League.

Along with Stanton, center fielder Justin Ruggiano, Hechavarria and newly signed Jarrod Saltalamacchia will be depended on for offense this season. The Fish were one of the worst offense teams in the league last year, and will be a focus of second year manager Mike Redmond this season.

The team went through a youth movement after dismantling a promising roster that included stars like Jose Reyes and Josh Johnson.

Now, they rely on young studs Giancarlo Stanton, Adeiny Hechavarria and Jose Fernandez to lead the franchise as they try to improve in 2014.

Fernandez ended up being a prodigy for the Marlins, being named the Rookie of the Year after going 12-6 with a 2.19 ERA and 187 strikeouts.

Stanton and Fernandez are clearly the team’s stars after productive seasons last year. Stanton posted 24 home runs and 62 RBIs to lead the team in the hitting department.

In a year that included a lot of losing, Fernandez was the primary bright spot for the Fish. He reignited the ball club and made national headlines after turning in impressive

The Marlins will likely go through growing pains again this year as their young players continue to progress, but they have a solid core of talent to build upon, which bodes them well heading into the future.

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