Deerfield Beach! Magazine March 2019 by Point! Publishing

MARCH/APRIL 2019

100 YEARS OF SERVICE THE DEERFIELD BEACH

WOMEN’S CLUB CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF SERVICE. SALLY J. LING SHARES THE CLUB’S HISTORY.

The Florida Renaissance Festival A MEDIEVAL MARVEL AT QUIET WATERS PARK

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DEERFIELD BEACH! MARCH/APRIL 2019

The 2019 Renaissance Festival Photo by Joe Yerkovich

THE WOMEN’S CLUB TURNS 100

The Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach has played a significant role in the city including contributions to the new Splash Pad at Sullivan Park and an Educational Scholarship. Read about the club’s history and how they continue to make Deerfield Beach wonderful.

26 CODE GREEN

Doctors and nurses from Broward Health North reflect on the day they responded to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school shooting.

DEPARTMENTS 8

Creatively Speaking Try not to worry.

12 Beach Bits

News, culture and happenings from Deerfield Beach and beyond including: the Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park; yoga on the beach; the Saint Ambrose Annual Fish Fry; plus some city news including a new tidal gauge at Sullivan Park and athletic scholarship opportunities.

20 Photo Opps

Check out the winners and other runners from the annual Brandon’s Run for Autism at Quiet Waters Park.

32 Dining Out

When you can’t decide where to eat, consult our dining guide for great local options.

38 Extra Extra

Give me more! More events. More city news. More pictures and recipes. Find out what you can expect online this month.

The Six Slicer at the Sticky Bun

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

Worry and Be Happy I worry a lot, yet I think it might be a good thing. Listen, I get it, some of my worries are ridiculous. My daughter is a huge fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” but I can’t watch it with her. When I do catch a glimpse of an episode, my imagination gets the best of me. Without fail, I convince myself that no matter how unusual the patient’s symptoms are, I too am afflicted with the same ailment. I did manage to watch one episode where a couple was in the emergency room after a train wreck. They were back-to-back and totally alert with a metal rod piercing through both of their torsos. I was fairly confident I did not have a rod going through me (although I did check.) And I rarely ride trains, so there’s that. While I wish I was a touch more carefree, I know that worrying serves a purpose. For instance, if I wasn’t Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Photo by bublik_polina

worried about getting the disease of the week a la Grey’s Anatomy, I would most likely subsist on Mallomars and potato chips. And although I worry quite bit, I’d like to think that all this nervous thinking keeps me motivated to do what’s best in all realms of my life. The other night I was scrolling through instagram when I saw a photo of Martha Stewart entering the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The vault is buried inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, between Norway and the North Pole.

Basically, the seed bank is just that — it’s a place where seeds are stored safely. According to croptrust.org, there are many such collections around the world but they are vulnerable to catastrophes or natural disasters or sometimes they just don’t have the funds to properly store the seeds. And the loss of a crop is irreversible. Imagine life without watermelons. That’s no fun. What would we eat at barbecues? One might ask, “Why have a seed bank at all?” Well, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the ultimate back-up plan. It’s like “the cloud” — but for seeds. But it’s not a cloud. It’s underground. So now I don’t have to worry about crop extermination. I Cross that one off the list because somewhere in remote Norway lies a packet of watermelon seeds. The good part about the seed bank is that it is an astounding example of human ingenuity. (The bad part is that it gets you thinking about disaster.) I suppose some scientist somewhere woke up in a cold sweat one night and thought, “Crap, we better start collecting and protecting seeds so we can have strawberries in the event the earth turns to ash.” (She probably doesn’t watch “Grey’s Anatomy either.) My point is that if someone hadn’t been worried and smart enough to know we should be concerned about crop extermination, then we wouldn’t have the seed vault at all. As far as I can tell, a little bit of worry is not only normal — it can be the impetus for positive steps such as the seed vault. I’m certainly no expert on worrying — just someone who knows that if I didn’t care about fitting into my jeans, I would eat ice cream every night and own a lot of tunics.

Note: To learn more about the The Svalbard Seed Vault, visit croptrust.org where you can enjoy a virtual tour of the vault.

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Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is considered one of the most powerful lights in the world with a beam that can be seen for 28 nautical miles (52 km; 32 mi). The octagonal iron pyramidal tower was built at Russel Wheel & Foundry Co. in Detroit, Michigan, disassembled, and moved to the Hillsboro Inlet Light Station in 1906, and rst lit on March 7, 1907. Its second-order bivalve Fresnel lens emits a light measuring 5.5 mega candelas and is placed 136 feet (41 m) above sea level. The light marks the northern limit of the Florida Reef, an underwater coral formation on the lower east coast of the state.

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27th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival

Every February and March, the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach transforms from a simple nature park into a grand and whimsical, immersive world inspired by the Renaissance era. A castle entrance beckons guests to enter through its arches; a king and queen perch on their thrones to watch knights joust; children thrust lances through a golden ring while riding a wooden horse down a steep greased cable called a Quintain; performers recite Shakespeare and perform daring acts of acrobatic bravery; and adults learn to throw axes and watch expert demonstrations, such as an archer who can nail a target with his handmade wooden bow from a spectacular distance. At this celebration, hungry festivalgoers sink their jaws into juicy turkey thighs and guzzle cold beer while admiring the elaborate costumes of their fellow lads and ladies. “Our festival provides people of all ages the chance to escape into an alternate universe with invigorating activities, and our growing assortment of themed weekends,” said Bobby Rodriguez, the founder and producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival. The Florida Renaissance Festival attracts more than 100,000 annual attendees and this year will be celebrating its 27th year in existence, its 20th year in Deerfield Beach. More than two million people have participated in the festival since it began. This year over 100 artisans and 100 performers will be in attendance. Every one of the festival’s seven weekends boasts a new theme, including: Bodacious Bodices and Wenches (March 2 & 3); Swashbucklers and Sirens (March 9 & 10); Kilts and Colleens (March 16 & 17); and lastly, Magic, Witches and Wizards (March 23 & 24). Attendees are highly encouraged to wear costumes in theme. WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to sunset from through March 24. WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: One day adult admission is $25; Kids ages 6-11 are $12; Children under 5 are free. A season pass for all seven weekends is $112 for adults and $59 for kids. Parking is complimentary and VIP parking is available for $20. Entrance to Quiet Waters Park is $1.50 per person. Visit ren-fest.com to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be available on site.

Deerfield Beach Women’s History Hall of Fame Brunch

Celebrate the influential women of Deerfield Beach who have served as role models, demonstrated a commitment to the City and invested time, talent and resources to make a difference. WHEN: Saturday, March 30 from 11am to 1pm WHERE: Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Second St.. Deerfield Beach COST: $10 For more information call 954-4804429

Saint Ambrose Friday Fish Fry Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School will be having their Fifth Annual Lenten Fish Fry. The menu includes beer-battered cod, Syracuse salt potatoes and homemade coleslaw. Beverages will be available for sale and take out is available. Everyone is welcome. All the proceeds raised go directly to Saint Ambrose Catholic School. WHEN: Fridays, March 8 and 29 from 5 to 8pm. WHERE: In the Parish Hall at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach. COST: Tickets available at the door, $10 per adult, $5 per child.

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beach bits Deerfield Beach Partners with Broward County in the Installation of a New Tidal Gauge at Sullivan Park BY DENNICA WORRELL The City of Deerfield Beach has partnered with Broward County in the installation of a new tidal gauge at Sullivan Park, the westernmost boat dock in the City of Deerfield Beach. The gauge is currently operated and available for the public to observe.

“We are measuring tide levels to adapt the data into future policies,” said Patrick Bardes, the City’s Coastal Waterway Coordinator. “Broward County will be collecting the data and utilizing it for future seawall heights, and to combat coastal flooding.” According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a tidal gauge is fitted with sensors that continuously record the height of the surrounding water level and generates data that is critical for many coastal activities, including safe navigation, sound engineering and habitat restoration and preservation. This past September Broward County announced a proposal for a minimum sea-wall height standard of 4 feet NAVD and 5 feet NAVD by 2035. The tidal gauge at Deerfield Beach will contribute information in regards to sea level, informing regional level infrastructure standards.

Deerfield Beach is Now Accepting Monthly Applications for the Student Scholar Athlete of the Month Award

The City of Deerfield Beach recognizes the importance of education and encourages students to excel in academics and sports. In an effort to recognize hard work in the classroom and on the field, the City along with the Education Advisory Board (EAB), developed a “Student Scholar Athlete of the Month” award. The EAB will select a Deerfield Beach student winner each month demonstrating excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement. Once the award recipient is announced, the City Commission will then recognize the student at a City Commission meeting that will be scheduled quarterly. Students are encouraged to complete an application which can be found on the City’s webpage at: deerfield-beach.com/1735/ Student-Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Month-Pro. Application deadlines will be the third Friday of each month. For additional information please contact the Community Development Department at 954-4806420 or sscott@deerfield-beach.com.

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beach bits The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Amp

You might remember Hendrix for famously burning his guitar on stage at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, or for his electric National Anthem performance at Woodstock. You can re-live the musical glory days of Hendrix at the Jimi Hendrix Experience. This multiartist, sensory experience celebrates the insanity and genius of one of America’s greatest guitar players. Hendrix is long hailed as one of rock’s greatest innovators, and this latest edition of the annual tour will be the most ambitious one to date, including one stop at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. Artists performing in the tour include Billy Cox, Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa and Eric Johnson, among others.

Beach Yoga with Cliff in Deerfield Beach

Cliff Herrmann is a well-known yoga teacher in Deerfield Beach. With the goal of bringing yoga out of the studio and back to nature, he started teaching on the sand by lifeguard stand four. He will teach a gentle, calming form of yoga called Anuttara Raja, beachside, Monday - Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm. By donation.

WHEN: Sunday, March 3; doors open at 6:30pm; show is at

7:30pm

WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets start at $43 plus ticketing fees and can be purchased by visiting the Pompano Amp website, theamppompano.org.

Beach Zumba with Janet in Deerfield Beach

Beach Zumba has returned! Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach. Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

Leg Three of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Competition

The 2019 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series, one of the largest sailfish fishing competitions in all of Florida, is almost over. The third and final leg of the competition will take place April 3-7. The third leg will be hosted by DoubleTree Grand Hotel (1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33132). The kickoff party will be on Wednesday, April 3 from 7pm-10pm. The competition days are April 5 and 6 from 8am-4pm. The awards ceremony will take place April 7 from 11am to 1pm. For more information visit questforthecrest.com, call 954-725- 4010, or email info@bluewatermovements.com Beach Bits contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Live music all weekend long, tons of rides, food and fun await families at the St. Ambrose annual carnival. The selection of bands this year brings performers from Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and beyond. Festival organizers say the music will be the highlight of this year’s festivities. The music lineup is as follows: Thursday, Feb. 28: 6:30 - 7:30 The Baron Sisters 8:00 - 10:15 Completely Unchained Friday, March 1: 5:30 - 6:30 Jacob Reese Thornton 7:00 - 8:30 Southern Blood 9:00 - 11:15 Tori Rossi & Will Plus Saturday, March 2: 1:30 – 2:30 TBD 3:00 - 5:00 School of Rock Coral Springs 5:30 - 7:00 Solid Brass 7:30 - 8:45 Rogue Theory Band 9:00 - 11:15 Pure Heart Band” A tribute to Heart

Sunday, March 3: 1:00 - 2:30 School Events 3:00 - 4:30 Rough Shot 5:00 - 6:30 Alex Shaw & The Classic Rock Revival 7:00 - 8:30 Mowtown Tribute by N2 Nation Carnival Info: WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 28 - Sunday, March 3. Carnival hours: Thursday 5 to 10pm; Friday 5 to 11pm; Saturday 1pm to 11pm; Sunday 1pm to 8pm WHERE: St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach COST: Ride wristbands are $30. Food and other activities available for purchase.

Magic in the Moonlight Gala at the Hillsboro Lighthouse Celebrate 112 years of light at the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests at this year’s Magic in the Moonlight Fundraising Gala will enjoy dinner, a DJ, dancing, cocktails, a silent auction and a rare tour of the lighthouse’s lens room. Please dress in elegant black and white and wear shoes appropriate for climbing the stairs to the lens room. WHEN: Friday, March 22 from 6:30 to 11pm WHERE: Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests can park at the Pompano Beach Parking Garage just north of the Atlantic Blvd. Bridge on A1A where they will be picked up and chauffeured by two old-time trolleys to the Lighthouse. COST: $150 per person; VIP diamond tables for eight guests are also available for $1200; Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Call 786-251-0811 for email media@hillsborolighthouse.org for more information. Beach Bits contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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TGIF - First Fridays- Deerfield Beach’s Movies in the Park

Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie in the park, under the stars. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. March’s movie is “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” WHERE: March’s movie will take place at Mayo Howard, 1131 FAU Research Park Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL. WHEN: March 1 at 7pm COST: Free

TGIF - First Fridays Old Town Untapped

This community street fair is the place to be on First Fridays in Pompano Beach. A live DJ stage, free beer samples, artisans market, a dozen food trucks, open art galleries, fire fountain demonstrations and a lively crowd inside at Odd Breed Ales will all make for a festive evening. WHEN: First Fridays from 6 to 9pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach. COST: Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase.

TGIF - Third Fridays - Pompano Food Truck Round Up

The Pompano Food Truck Round Up has moved to its new location in Old Town. Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs. WHEN: Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and 1st Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

TGIF - Third Fridays - Family Fun Night at Christ Community Church

Every third Friday of the month Christ Community Church will host a family fun night with movies, games and pizza. WHEN: Third Fridays from 6pm to 9pm WHERE: Christ Community Church, 901 E. McNab Rd., Pompano Beach COST: A cover charge of $5 includes food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite or through the church office.Call 954-943-3866 for more information.

TGIF - Last Fridays – Jazz on the Boulevard

Ashanti Cultural Arts will host monthly

swing dance classes followed by a jazz concert featuring various jazz artists and bands such as Jessie Jones, Nicole Yarling and George Tandy. WHEN: Last Fridays of each month from October to June from 7 to 10pm. WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd. COST: $7 admission

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Saturdays Pompano Beach’s Green Market

Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm from Nov. 3 through April 27 you can shop for organic, local produce and browse the artisan market. Visitors will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, healthrelated products, hand-made crafts, art and culinary products. Plus, starting at 11am, live bands will perform at the open-air stage. WHEN: Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm from Nov. 3 through April 27. Live music starts at 11am. WHERE: The Green Market is located in Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and 1st Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.). For more information visit GreenMarketPompanoBeach.com.

Saturdays - Brewery Tours

Come learn how Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Brewing company uses wild fermentation to create unique craft beers in oak barrels. Plus take a tour of the brewery and sample their brews. WHEN: Every Saturday from noon to 1pm WHERE: Odd Breed Wild Ales (50 NE First St. in Pompano Beach) COST: $10 (includes two beer samples)

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Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews at 26 Degree Brewing

Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility. Afterwards, 26

Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment. WHEN: First & Third Sundays at 10am | AND Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 6pm WHERE: 26 Degree Brewing at 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach COST: Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice

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First Mondays Splash Pad Play Dates

This play date organized by Mommy n’ Me is a great opportunity to bring your kiddos, meet some fellow moms, play and picnic. Bring a towel, chairs or blanket, plus some yummy snacks and sunscreen. WHEN: First Mondays at 10am WHERE: The Pompano Beach Splash Pad on the far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the beach (20 N Pompano Beach Blvd) COST: Free

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Get Crafty at BaCa’s Lunch with Art Workshops

Bring your lunch and sit down for an hour amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. If you don’t have your own lunch, Blooming Bean Coffee located on the first floor of BaCA has coffee and small snacks for purchase. March’s projects include: March 6 — Weaving a Bracelet; March 13 — Glue 101; March 20 — Tea Bag Art; March 27 — Art Journaling Techniques WHEN: Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: free

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Ali Slam N’ Jam

Fourth Thursdays from 8 to 10pm | Oct. 25 | Historic Ali Cultural Arts (353 Martin Luther King Blvd.) | $10 Want your shot in the spotlight? Take center stage at Ali. All levels of singers, musicians and poets are encouraged to jam alongside the house band, Ali Soul Connection. Slam poetry, live music and workshops included.

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Woman’s Club GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS

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Checked out an audio book, movie or print book from the Percy White library lately? Enjoyed the splash pad at Sullivan Park with your child? Has your high school senior been the recipient of a scholarship from the Educational Endowment Scholarship Fund? If you answered “yes” to even one of these questions, thank the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club. The organization will celebrate its 100th birthday this year, and although the library is a crowning achievement of the organization, it is not the only one. Their participation in projects to support the city and its residents spans ten decades, and as they celebrate their centennial birthday, it is important to look back to their humble beginnings and the pioneer women who banded together to form the club so many years ago. LEFT Honoring the Club’s success in

contributing to the local Red Cross drive are Mrs. C.M. Moseley, Mrs. Ralph Kittle, Mrs. Raymond McMullin, Mrs. Lowell Sigars and Mrs. Howard Little (date unknown)

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It was 1917 when eleven ladies met at the Australian Hotel, one of only two hotels in town, to organize a Home Demonstration Club. Its goal was to “transmit information pertaining to home improvement, gardening, food preservation and preparation, sewing, and related skills,” to rural Florida women. With dues at 10 cents a month, the ladies met to hear presentations and plan their philanthropic endeavors. Meetings averaged eight women, and by the end of their first year, the club had raised $175.29 ($3,725.18 in today’s money) by holding ice cream socials, musicals and dinners. In 1919, Mrs. J.D. Turner led the group’s 15 members to become organized as a club, which was named The Bluebirds. Dues were raised to $1 a month, and the women chose green and yellow for their club colors and the allamanda as their flower. The goal of the club was the improvement of the community. One of their first projects was the beautification of the city by planting shrubs and trees, including the installation of coconut palms at Deerfield Elementary School. They provided children of Deerfield Beach with a physical exam and established a Girl’s Club. They also supported the Red Cross and Easter Seals with monetary gifts as well as donated clothing and volunteered at a tuberculosis hospital in Lantana. A charter was filed in Broward County in 1926 to incorporate the club. Alice Butler was club president from 1927-30, and a memoir scrapbook dedicated to her service still exists today. When the club learned through a survey that the most pressing need for both the elementary school and community was a library, member Lee Craig opened a small library in her home in 1925. Starting with 70 donated books, the library grew to more

TOP Mrs. Watts holds a storytelling session with local children at the library in the Deerfield Woman’s Club located on the corner of Federal Highway and Hillsboro Blvd. (1953) BOTTOM Mr. Jahelka, architect, and Mrs. Moseley setting the cornerstone of the new clubhouse. (Feb. 24, 1957)

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“It’s awesome to have this history and to know the women of this club made a difference in the community in so many ways. It gives the members a sense of pride and desire to move forward and keep the organization going. Our work isn’t complete, it’s ongoing.” —Marti McGeary, Club President and a 20 year member. Denise Bogner, Mayor Bill Ganz, and Marti McGeary at the cornerstone.

than 1,500 books and eventually moved into the Old School House from 1927-1948. No meetings were held during World War II (19421945), although the women assisted in the war drive by sewing for the Red Cross – pajamas, sheets, shirts, quilts, and blankets – and buying War Bonds. After the war, the club purchased an old barracks building from the decommissioned Boca Raton Army Air Field and had it moved to a lot the city gave them on the southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Hillsboro Boulevard, where CVS is today. It is there that they housed the library and met with their 44 members until 1955. The club sold this property to Howard Johnsons in 1955 and purchased four lots at 910 E. Hillsboro Boulevard. Odas Tanner, father of club member Amie Kay Tanner, was contracted to build the clubhouse. With a great sense of pride and satisfaction, the women moved into their new clubhouse in 1957. The club then focused their attention on scholarships and supporting community, national and international needs. The club’s commitment to education was a dominate factor in their fundraising efforts. In 1948, the club raised more than $7,000 for their Educational Endowment Scholarship Fund (E.E.S.F.), which continues today and provides graduating seniors from Deerfield Beach with funds to further their education. In 1973, the Woman’s Club spearheaded a community improvement project to beautify the original Sullivan Park with sprinklers, landscaping, benches, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and recreational

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equipment for children. They were able to complete this through funding from the Chamber of Commerce and other businesses and organizations. For the country’s Bicenntennial year, 1976, the DAR contributed to the cost of a plaque to honor the Woman’s Club for their contribution. “It’s awesome to have this history and to know the women of this club made a difference in the community in so many ways. It gives the members a sense of pride and desire to move forward and keep the organization going. Our work isn’t complete, it’s ongoing,” said Marti McGeary, president of the club and a 20 year member. Woman’s Club projects currently center on six areas: Arts, Conservation, Education, Home Life, International Outreach,and Public Issues. In 2015, the Woman’s Club became the sponsoring non-profit organization for the Rapa Nui artificial reef project, receiving $500,000 from the Blume Foundation to cover the costs of the artist, barge, massive loads of concrete, permits, moving, and sinking of the statues. Proceeds from the sales of Rapa Nui T-shirts raised $5,000 to initiate the 2017 Sullivan Park renovation and to promote art and conservation in the community. Members also assisted in placing together the mosaics for the splash pad at the park. The club participates in a variety of annual events held in the city such as the Pioneer Days Parade, and parks, beach, and ocean clean-ups. Included among organizations that they support are: Hacienda Girls Ranch (Children’s’ Home Society), Women in Distress of Broward County, Pinwheels for Prevention (Domestic Violence Awareness), The Salvation Army, Percy White Library, N.E. Focal Point, Operation Smile, Oveta McKeithen Toy Drive, Gateway Outreach Center, American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life event, Deerfield Beach Historical Society and Canine Companions. For more information or to become a member, please contact Marti McGeary at 954-421-4700 or visit dbwc.org.

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CODE GREEN On Valentine’s Day last year, Code Green was called at Broward Health North. Code Green — the code called to initiate protocol for a mass casualty incident — signaled the entire hospital that a nearby tragedy was underway. The surgeons, doctors, nurses and support staff sprung to action to respond to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the third most tragic school shooting in U.S. history. Together, the emergency room team at Broward Health North’s level two trauma center saved six lives. These are their stories. BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT nurse Lea Ann Chidester; medical director of the emergency department, Dr. Evan Boyar; nurse Rebecca McAndrews; medical director of trauma services, Dr. Igor Nichiporenko; and hospital CEO Alice Taylor. Photographed in the emergency department at Broward Health North by Debra Todd.

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n Feb. 15, 2018, Dr. Igor Nichiporenko, the chief trauma surgeon and trauma medical director at Broward Health North, exited the emergency room in the dark morning hour after midnight, adrenaline still raging after hours of emergency surgeries. He had just finished one of the most intense days ever endured in his eight years as a trauma surgeon at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach. On his way home to Lighthouse Point to his pregnant wife, an ICU nurse who was off that day with their 4-year-old son, he stopped at the 24-hour Walgreens at the corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway. He bought a Valentine’s bouquet of a dozen red roses wrapped in colorful plastic — the only flowers available next to the day-old newspaper stands not yet displaying the day’s headline tragedy — and returned home with a deep sense of gratitude that his wife and son lay peacefully in their beds. “When you have to witness life and death, you appreciate your life, you appreciate what you have, more,” he said. “Every day you come home, you are blessed to have your family and your kids, and that gives you a different perspective, because earlier you saw someone losing their loved ones.” That day, Dr. Nichiporenko had seen two families lose loved ones — the families of two victims who were both fatally injured during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. They had been transported, along with six other victims and the shooter, to the Emergency Department at Broward Health North. Dr. Nichiporenko was just one of a united team of surgeons, doctors, nurses and support staff that day who worked arduously to minimize the damage done by the third most tragic school shooting in U.S. history. It was the team’s professionalism, expertise and coordination, coupled with Broward North’s newly-expanded level two trauma center, that made it possible for six families to welcome home their loved ones that dark day.

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RED PHONE, CODE GREEN

That afternoon, Dr. Evan Boyar, Broward Health North’s chairman and medical director for emergency services, was working from home, about a mile away from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. It was after 2pm and school was just letting out, so his wife had gone to pick up their two children, a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old, from elementary school. While on the road, she noticed a lot of traffic and speeding vehicles and called her husband concerned. Dr. Boyar, distracted by work and having seen plenty of speeding cars in the neighborhood before, thought little of her concerns and dismissed her casually, telling her he would see her when she got home. When he hung up the phone, he immediately received a call from the Chief of Coral Springs Fire Rescue. “He said, ‘We have an active shooter, anticipate multiple victims, we don’t know the number. They’re coming to you, be ready,’” Dr. Boyar remembered. “Simultaneously the hospital got pre-hospital information from dispatch.” Dr. Boyar drove like a mad man, racing from his home in Parkland to the hospital following closely behind emergency rescue vehicles coming from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High that were taking the same route he drives to the hospital. “It’s normally about a 20-minute drive; I probably made it in about 14 minutes,” he recalled. “I was flying. You’re obviously thinking, and really what I was thinking was, ‘Okay, this is in my own backyard.’ So that has its own kind of implications. But they’re also coming to my hospital where I run our department, so I need to be ready. I have to make sure we take good care of everybody. And you just kind of go into this laser focus mode.”

Nurse Rebecca McAndrews was the charge nurse on duty that day who took the call from dispatch in the emergency department before Code Green was called. “We have a red phone that’s directly connected to dispatch…When that red phone rings we know it’s usually something serious that’s coming in. It rang and they said there had been a shooting at a high school. They didn’t know how many victims there

were going to be, but said to expect a lot of casualties. It’s always something shocking whenever that phone rings. We know it’s not going to be something ordinary like we deal with on a day-to-day basis. “The first thing you think is, ‘Okay what do I have to do now?’ You have to put your feelings aside initially, so you don’t really process what it is that’s happening until after, which I think is what happened that day. We all just kind of jumped in and figured out what we had to do next to get ready.”

Nurse Lea Ann Chidester was off that day, at home expecting a lazy afternoon. Her husband was outside in the Florida sunshine washing his car when she flicked on the news and learned of the shooting. She called out to her husband, a BSO firefighterparamedic, to alert him. When he asked her where the shooting was and she responded “Parkland,” he reminded her that her hospital is the closest trauma facility to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. “I said, ‘Oh my God, you’re right,’” she said. The realization hit her abruptly. “Immediately I started getting my scrubs on in anticipation and then I got, as part of a management team, an alert on my phone,” she said.

Nurse Chidester drove in silence to the hospital from her home in Pompano Beach, mentally preparing herself for the unknown awaiting her. “I remember it felt like it took me three hours to get to work because I was determined to get there,” she said.

Dr. Nichiporenko was in a monthly meeting with the hospital’s CEO, Alice Taylor, when Dr. Boyar called to tell him about the shooting. “He said ‘We have an active shooter in Parkland High School. Expect to receive multiple casualties, pediatric trauma with penetrating injuries….then, about two or three minutes later, Code Green was activated for the whole hospital,” Dr. Nichiporenko remembered. Code Green is the code called at Broward North when a mass casualty incident has occurred. It

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THE COMMAND CENTER

activates a protocol for staff to take specific roles and positions within the hospital to prepare for, and subsequently treat, multiple trauma victims. Coincidentally, on the 23rd of September 2016, Broward Health North had completed an active shooter Code Green drill where the team practiced taking care of multiple casualties from multiple gunshot wounds. That training prepared the hospital team for the reality of the day they were now experiencing. At first, however, Dr. Nichiporenko said some thought it was just another drill. “The atmosphere was unreal,” he said. “If you think of the circumstances — a mass casualty. Nobody thought that this would happen in a place like Parkland. It seems to be a quiet neighborhood with great public schools. Nobody ever thought that they would have a mass casualty event in that particular area… A lot of people took the news in disbelief, like it wasn’t really happening. But because of the protocol, and because of the drills and training we do, we all did our job.”

When Dr. Boyar arrived he joined Dr. Nichiporenko, charge nurse McAndrews, and an entire team of other doctors, nurses, surgeons and other personnel at the command center in the emergency department. “That’s where it all started,” said Dr. Nichiporenko. “We had a command center at our charge nurse desk and then we had a central command center,” said Dr. Boyar. “From the command centers, duties and responsibilities get delegated, and the key is to adhere to your duty and responsibility. If you don’t stay in your lane, that’s where confusion takes place. “No person is more important than another person…everything works together — radiology, blood bank, environmental services, everyone. That’s the key to a successful response to an MCI [Mass Casualty Incident] — stay in your lane, and respect everybody’s duties.” “That was one of the most positive responses that we displayed in this department here — probably from years of drill, drill, drill, drill, drill — was that once everybody had their assignment, they stayed right in their lane.” While his staff sometimes dislikes the drills, considering them “monotonous,” Dr. Boyar said that that day, everyone was tremendously thankful for having had the practice.

ON A MISSION TO STOP THE BLEED In the wake of the Parkland tragedy, Dr. Nichiporenko knew he wanted to do something constructive and forwardthinking to help minimize the damage of mass casualty events in the future. He started participating in Stop the Bleed, a training program that teaches citizens how to quickly stop a victim from bleeding out using a tonic and medical materials to pack a wound. The first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury — a period of time called the “Golden Hour” — are critical, said Dr. Nichiporenko. If a bystander can stop a victim from hemorrhaging, the victim is much more likely to survive. “My personal participation with Stop the Bleed makes me feel like there is something I can do personally,” said Dr. Nichiporenko. “Not everybody is in the position to stop or prevent this [mass casualty incidents] from happening, but at least when they happen, I can help people to know how to stop the bleed, so that more lives can be saved. This was my resolution to this problem.

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“As a physician, I can actually do something about it by trying to minimize the harmful effect of this kind of violence. It can happen in the supermarket, it can happen in the library, it can happen in the church, it can happen in the bus station. As regular people, we aren’t politicians; We are just doctors and patients. What we can do for each other is to train ourselves how to stop the bleed. “A good analogy is that when CPR-ACLS came out, we were teaching people how to do CPR to save lives. Because of the miserable, unfortunate reality that we are in, now we teach them how to stop the bleed.” Ideally, Dr. Nichiporenko said he’d like to ensure that every public place has an easily accessible trauma box with materials to stop bleeding alongside other life-saving materials like AEDs. He encourages public places to invest in a Stop the Bleed medical kit. The hospital is also accepting donations of Stop the Bleed medical

kits. You can order them online at bleedingcontrol.org and have them mailed to Point! Publishing at 2436 N. Federal Highway. P.O. Box #311, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064. Point! Publishing will deliver the kits to Broward Health North. The next Stop the Bleed course will be held at Broward Health North on Saturday March, 30 in the Conference Center. To RSVP for this event please call 954-759-7400 and select option five, or visit BrowardHealth.org/Events.

“Code Green activation requires drills, I can’t emphasize that enough,” he said. “When you get this call that this is real, this is active, you get an adrenaline surge of ‘Here we go.’ And you kind of just flip into a mode of pure focus.” Nurse McAndrews was in charge of the command center at the nurse desk. Even before Code Green was called the ER was busy, so her first job was to get as many patients discharged, triaged or moved to make room for the incoming trauma victims. “Then we had to make sure the trauma rooms were each set up with a trauma team of nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, ER doctors — we were making sure everyone was where they needed to be. A number of additional medical professionals from outside the hospital also rushed in to help. “We probably had about four or five teams assembled simultaneously,” said Dr. Boyar. “Those teams were assembled with our medical staff, our current emergency physicians here, our current trauma surgeons in-house, trauma surgeons that came in, general surgeons that were in-house, general surgeons that came in, all in our medical staff, vascular

NO PERSON IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANOTHER PERSON…EVERYTHING WORKS TOGETHER — RADIOLOGY, BLOOD BANK, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, EVERYONE. THAT’S THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL RESPONSE TO AN MCI [MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT] — STAY IN YOUR LANE, AND RESPECT EVERYBODY’S DUTIES.

surgeons in-house and vascular surgeons that came in, thoracic surgeons… We had more resources than we actually utilized.” Surprisingly, Nurse McAndrews said, “everyone was very calm, cool and collected.” “There wasn’t any question as to who was going to do what. It was like, ‘Okay, what do you need? Where do I need to go?’ No questions asked. Everyone just kind of fell into place. Then we got that first patient and things rapidly picked up from there.” The patients came in groups of three or four, said Dr. Nichiporenko.

“I think the first patient that arrived was in the first 15 minutes,” he said. “There was not really time to stand and wait and think of what’s coming, or what’s not coming. We were preparing for victims to come in and preparing to start working. As the patients arrived, medical teams dispersed into their respective zones. In total, Broward Health North received nine patients, which included eight victims and one suspect. Of the nine patients, four patients were in non-life threatening condition, three patients were in life-threatening condition and two patients expired. Dr. Nichiporenko conducted three emergency surgeries, the last one ending just past midnight. Though he was in surgery late into the evening, the rush in the emergency department was over in just a few hours.

GETTING THE ALL-CLEAR

“It was probably over a period of three hours before we finally got the all-clear that there wasn’t going to be any more patients,” said nurse McAndrews. “At one point we were unsure because MedCom called us and asked how many more patients we could take. I looked at Dr. Boyar, and he said we could take as many as they have... but after that point, we didn’t get any more. I think all of us were kind of, almost, sad that we weren’t getting more patients because we knew there wasn’t anybody else — like there wasn’t anybody else for us to save.” From that point on the ER was back open for business. “And then by 6 o’clock, it was like you would have never had known — except for the media outside — what happened inside of our emergency room,” McAndrews said. Though by appearances the emergency department was “back to normal,” Dr. Boyar said hospital personnel was not. He remembers how the emotional atmosphere completely shifted after the all-clear was given. “Once that period of stabilization has ended, then you, and all the staff, get this overwhelming emotion of ‘I can’t believe this just happened. Was it my friend? Was it your friend? [CONTINUED ON PAGE 36]

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DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$ Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets

better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$ Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen. JAPANESE Scheduled to open in December in the old Tamarind spot. 949 S Federal Highway. Call the Fort Lauderdale location at 954-533-4218

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Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try a red eye —

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Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

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Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-7817550 $$

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Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

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Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954941-7830 $$$ Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

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While the ER conference room was swarmed with hospital personnel for the debriefing, the hospital cafeteria was packed with the friends and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students, all agonizing and waiting for news. CEO Taylor called Imperial Point hosptial, which has a behavioral health unit, to recruit as many grief counselors and therapists to come support. “At the end of the day, when things were winding down, I went to the cafeteria…and that was just the most tragic moment I think all day — seeing those parents, knowing that they don’t know where their kids were,” said Taylor. Seeing the parents and families was also the most difficult part of the day for Dr. Boyar. “That was the hardest thing for me — knowing that parents send their children to school and their child doesn’t come home from school. That’s a hard thing to swallow,” he said. “As a parent I understand that. What we did was just to try to take care of our community the best that we can. Whatever strife we were feeling here, that’s nothing compared to the parents who actually lost a child.”

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