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Creatively Speaking

Beach Bits

Down to Business

Tidbits and Trivia

On The Waterfront

Urban Adventure

Dining Out

Photo Opps

Sage Advice

Summer solstice.

News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more.

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Get high in the sky—after the United Airlines debacle, Jim Terlizzi examines this odd example of customer service.

Boating is both fun and dangerous.

This month Miss Adventure straps on roller skates and elbow pads to join an open tryout with the Gold Coast Derby Grrls at Xtreme Action Park.

When you want to try someplace new—check out our comprehensive list of restaurants.

There’s lots to be happy about in Deerfield Beach, including the PigOut N’ Deerfield Beach and a Start of Summer Party at the Wyndham Resort.

It’s graduation season—and with our kids heading off to college, here are some thoughts on the whole admissions game.

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See the Light IF I WERE IN CHARGE OF THE WORLD, THE summer solstice would be a national day of thanks. I know what you’re thinking—we already have one in November. But perhaps gratitude is something we should acknowledge more than once a year. So why June 21st? The longest day of the year is one of my favorites and since this is my fantasy and I rule the world, I get to choose what to celebrate. There are many reasons to love summer (even here in South Florida) but for me, my favorite part are the longer days. While intellectually, I know each day is still just 24 hours, those extra hours of daylight inexplicably lift my spirits. I should mention that my love of daylight is equally matched by my distaste for the night. OK, I’m not a complete lunatic. It’s not as if I am afraid of the dark. It’s just that everything always seems more dire after the sun sets. As children, many of us were scared of the dark. OK maybe not everyone—but I’d like to comfort myself and believe that at least most of us were afraid at night. When I was a kid, my bedroom was at the end of a long hallway. Every night I would run down the hallway and leap onto my bed like a track star. This technique allowed me to avoid the monster beneath my bed. (Why I felt safe once I was actually in the bed is still unclear to me.) Nowadays, while I am relatively certain there is no monster lurking in my bedroom, the night brings an entire new sense of dread. In the wee hours of the morning I manage to convince myself that I have a rare and incurable disease or that I will go bankrupt or any other number of insurmountable problems. Thankfully, every single day, the sun rises and in an instant whatever challenge seemed insurmountable just minutes ago–is now just another problem to solve.

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But back to the daylight. Oddly, my favorite part of any day is dusk. On the surface this doesn’t make much sense, since dusk means night time is imminent. But maybe that’s why. Knowing that the night is right around the corner and that you must squeeze out every last bit of joy out of the day. I can still here the screen door in my house slamming behind me as I ran outside to join the other kids in my neighborhood for an apres dinner game of running bases. (Charlie Raffa had the best arm and could pretty much get anyone out.) And as it got darker, my mother would open that same screen door and yell out that it was time for me to come in to take a bath. Of course, this embarrassed me —as if I was the only one among my friends who bathed. It would take several attempts by my mother for me to acquiesce. Each time she called, I would insist that it was still light out. And once I was inside and looked out the kitchen window, I was always surprised to see that it actually was dark outside. Now at the end of a long summer day my husband Richard and I will fix some cocktails— usually something a little more festive— and sip them lounging in our backyard pool. We’ll float and sip and talk until the sun sets. Somehow those extra hours of daylight seem to actually slow down time. Obviously, that’s not the case—I suppose it’s just our perception of time that is altered. Either way, I’m grateful.

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Pier Cleanup Dive Gear Demo on the Beach

From 12-4pm there will be a dive equipment gear demo provided by the event sponsors. This is a great opportunity to try out top-of-theline BCD’s, regulators and the new full face snorkel masks.

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The 9th annual Reef Sweep (Deerfield Beach’s pier cleanup day presented by Dixie Divers) is upon us. This is your opportunity to help clean up the ocean, dive in a traditionally forbidden spot, contribute to the city’s environmental education programs, try out some new gear and participate in breaking a Guinness World Record for longest underwater human chain (all in the same day!). Scuba divers and snorkelers will swim out from shore around Deerfield Beach pier, an area traditionally closed to divers, to pick up litter. The fishing pier will be closed from 9am to noon to create a safe space to maneuver around the pilings. Non-swimming volunteers will help the divers by lifting buckets and clearing debris. As the trash comes out of the ocean, the City of Deerfield Beach will weigh it and keep track of its composition. This information will then be used for environmental education programs. The Pier dive is one of the most fun for local divers because of the variety of marine life that congregates around the pier. The Reef Sweep is a once-a-year treat for diving enthusiasts. Participants are asked to please bring cutting tools (for mono-filament), snips, scissors and small rakes. Each volunteer will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag.

Guinness World Record Attempt at the Longest Underwater Human Chain

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After the cleanup, beginning at 11am, those diving will gather to begin the quest to break the Guinness World Record for longest underwater human chain. The current world record is set at 182 divers held in Koh Tao, Thailand. With the traditionally high turnout of volunteers at the Reef Sweep, breaking the record should be no problem.

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Melissa Kinney, Camilla Pavan, Madeline Trumbore, Brandon Reina, Cameron Siler OPPOSITE The International Fishing Pier in Deerfield Beach during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cleanup

THE DETAILS: WHEN: Registration is at 7:30am at the pier. Unload gear in front of the pier. Diving will be permitted from the beach from 9am until 11am. Organizing for the Guiness World Record begins at 11am. Record should be set by noon. The gear demo runs from noon until 4pm. WHERE: Parking at the pier will not be free, but parking at the Deerfield Beach fire station is free on a first come, first served basis.

Requirements: In order to dive, participants must have a C card or Certification Number and sign a liability release before entering the water. For more information, please contact Dixie Divers at 954-420-0009 or visit dixiedivers.com

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Kid’s Drama Camp

Lighthouse Point resident Emily Taffel is offering a drama program for kids in conjunction with the Lighthouse Point Recreation Summer Camp. Classes will be about one-hour long and consist of acting, improv and public speaking techniques. Campers can choose to be part of a show at the end of the summer camp session, with large roles for those who plan to attend all summer, and small parts for those traveling on vacation. Taffel has taught similar programs throughout Broward County. WHEN: Wednesdays and Fridays, June 14-July 26; Show is on Thursday, July 27 WHERE: Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point COST: $100 for six weeks, including costumes for final show. Participants must be registered in Lighthouse Point Recreation Summer Camp ($300 for residents and $425 for non-residents). For camp information, call the Recreation Department at 954784-3439 or email LHPrec@lighthousepoint.com. To contact Emily Taffel directly, call 754-367-2722 or email Emily@mugsypr.com.

Hola Mundo Beach Camp and Recycled Art Project For more than 12 years, a group of local educators has been offering the Hola Mundo summer program for children ages 4-13. This is the seventh year the program is being held on the beach, near the Pompano Beach Pier. Children participate in activities and sports while being exposed to the Spanish language. This summer, under the direction of local artist Carrie Bennett, the children will create a public art installation made entirely of recycled plastic bottle caps and lids. They will team together to organize the collected caps into a mural design and adhere them to panels for public display. The idea behind the project is to keep the beaches and local community clean by turning trash into art and encouraging creative community collaboration. The art assemblage will take place directly on the beach at Pavilion 2 beginning the week of June 12. This “Color the City” initiative aims to expand its mission, partnering with surrounding cities to bring color and light to South Florida through community involvement and creative teamwork. WHEN: Hola Mundo Beach Camp takes place Monday-Friday, June 12-August 4, 8:30am- 2pm. It is possible to register for as few, or as many, weeks as you like. WHERE: Pavilions 2 and 3, north of the Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. For more information, including registration fees: call 754-2350995; visit holamundocamp.com; or email holamundocamp@ comcast.net.

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The City of Deerfield Beach will offer a variety of summer camps for children of different ages. Day camps for children ages 6-12 will run from June 12 to August 4 at Deerfield Beach Middle School, Quiet Waters Elementary School (there will be a separate camp for middle school kids), Highlands Community Center and Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex. In addition to the day camps, specialty camps include Teen Camp (ages 13-16), Drama Camp (ages 6-15), Jr. Lifeguard Camp (ages 9-17) and Surf Camp (ages 6-13). For more information regarding registration fees, locations and dates, visit deerfield-beach.com/summercamp.

Hugh’s Culinary Kids Camp

Aspiring young chefs will learn basic food skills and exercise their culinary creativity. Camp consists of week-long sessions staffed by professional chefs and camp counselors. All kids will receive an embroidered chef coat, chef hat and camp cookbook. Lunch and take-home snacks are provided daily. A graduation ceremony and dinner take place on the last day of camp. WHEN: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm; Friday, 12-6pm. The graduation dinner is Friday, 6-9pm. Three sessions: June 19-23; June 26-30; July 17-21 Hugh’s Culinary Kids Camp

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THE EXTREME KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT SUMMER SLAM & RK SUNSHINE SUP SERIES PADDLE BOARD RACES

If you think catching a fish is a challenge, try catching one out on the open sea as you paddle around in a kayak. Yes, people do this—and love it. Part One of both the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer Slam Series and the RK Sunshine SUP Series will be held on Saturday, June 3, south of the Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. (Part Two will take place on Aug. 12). Participants can register at the kickoff party, online or at the beach the day of the event. The Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament is 7am-4pm; registration begins at 5:30am. Fish weigh-in is at 2:30pm onstage. Anglers will take their kayaks out fishing by the Pompano Beach Pier to compete for a chance to win over $40,000 in cash and prizes. Registered anglers will receive

a goody bag, plus a free lunch from Zona Fresca, Jersey Mike’s Subs and the Dandee Donut Factory. RK Sunshine SUP Series registration and check-in begins at 6:30am on the beach; a pre-race meeting will be held at 8:10am; the first race begins at 8:30am. The RK Sunshine SUP Series is one of the biggest SUP (Stand Up Paddle) races in Florida, showcasing elite racers from all over the country. Races include the six-mile, three-mile, kids and tandem. Spectators can enjoy live music by the Copper Tones from 10am to 1:30pm. Free SUP and kayak demos will be offered on the beach. Vendors will give away free goodies. For information regarding registration fees and to pre-register, visit extremekayakfishing.com and sunshinesupseries.com.

Kickoff Party

The kickoff party, which is open to the public, takes place on Thursday, June 1, 6-9pm at Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach. A huge raffle will benefit the Broward Children’s Center. Deerfield Beach!

beach bits The 32nd Annual Ladies Fish Off is June 1 - 4. This year, the tournament will benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida and The Billfish Foundation. The top ten boats and top three lady anglers will receive prizes. The Ladies Fish Off has been going strong since 1986 when a group of ten enthusiastic lady anglers organized the first ladiesonly saltwater tournament. Last year, 159 anglers fished on 49 boats and netted $32,000 for charity. The tournament is planned and executed 100 percent by volunteers. Since its inception, over $532,000 has been donated to the tournament’s beneficiaries. WHEN: June 1-4; visual check out of Hillsboro Inlet and Port Everglades is conducted from 6 to 7am; lines out at 7am: lines in at 3pm; weigh-in scales open at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina (125 N Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) at 4pm: all boats weighing in fish must check in to Hillsboro Inlet by 4pm and proceed to weigh-in dock. For more information or to register, visit ladiesfishoff.com

Monthly Events Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Johnny Vincent is a trumpet player who has been performing in Deerfield Beach nearly every Tuesday night for over three decades. In the 1950s and ’60s, Vincent played trumpet with the Gene Krupa Quartet and in Dick Clark’s “Caravan of Stars.” Vincent will set up to play in the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach for listeners to enjoy and dancers to dance. WHEN: Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 7-9pm WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

Music Under the Stars Every second Friday of the

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month, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to The Great Lawn for some live music under the stars. Playing this month is Headspace, a ’90s throwback rock band. WHEN: Friday, June 9, 7-9pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds. COST: Free For more information, call 954-786-4111 or visit pompanobeachfl.gov

Fresh Air with Byrd at BaCA

Fresh Air with Byrd is a writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers held at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first and third Wednesday of the month. Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an

award-winning poet and public speaker. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows. WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 7-8pm; Wednesday, June 21, 7-8pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $15/pp

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Lyrics Lab is a no-ego, openmic night every first and third Wednesday of the month at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA). Bring your latest work – poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats – to share in an intimate space with renowned hosts and poets, accompanied by a two-piece house band. Interested in performing? Arrive early to get your name

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A fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first Friday of the month. WHEN: Friday, June 2, 6-9pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free Please confirm all dates and times as they are subject to last minute changes.

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DOWN TO BUSINESS

Best Foot Forward SHOE SHOPPING WITH MARICRUZ STEWART

When and how did you start your business? I started as an importer and wholesaler for a small shoemaker family in Spain. What was your inspiration? I guess it is in my blood. I come from a family of entrepreneurs and I wanted to introduce this particular leather sandal that has been popular in Spain since the 1970s. What were you doing before you opened Cruz’n Shoes? I worked for Air France as a Spanish and French teacher. What makes you passionate about your business? It is my responsibility—but this business is fun and also takes some creativity. I choose my own styles and leather. What is the most difficult part of running this business? It’s always a challenge to predict which styles and colors my clientele will like.

What else should people know about your business Apart from selling quality products, this is a friendly and honest store. We want our customers to feel comfortable to look around and try shoes in the store. When are you open and where are you located? The store is open Monday through Friday from 10:30am-6pm, on Saturday from 11am-5pm and on Sunday from 11am-3pm. The address is 1642 SE Third Court., Deerfield Beach. Y

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Maricruz Stewart at Cruz’n Shoes in Deerfield Beach

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What is the most rewarding part about running your store? When customers tell me that I have a lovely store and that my shoes are both comfortable and made of good quality leather. And of course, when my customers keep coming back.

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Get High in the Sky

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

“FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES” IS THE SLOGAN OF UNITED AIRLINES. Well, they may be friendly in the sky, but on the ground, not so much. (I’ve never understood their catch phrase. It implies that the other airlines are up there dodging flak and waves of Kamikaze.)

Unless you’ve been hunting truffles in Siberia, you have heard about the paying customer who was injured while being forcibly removed from his seat to make room for a United employee. This takes customer service to a new level. Now, when you are bumped from a flight, you don’t have to walk off the plane. You are dragged down the aisle, thus conserving your energy. You even get complimentary removal of your carry-ons by the “customer service specialists,” otherwise known as airline police. As the story goes, United needed seats for a flight crew so that they could man a flight in another city. I don’t know about you, but I never had a job where my employer would assault a customer so that I could get to work. (However, I did have a boss once who admonished a stock clerk for parking in my Employee of the Month spot.)

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I have a suggestion as to how to handle problems like this in the future. If you lose your seat on the plane due to bumping, you should be given a seat on the airline’s board of directors. At the rate airlines bump passengers, it will take about a day for us customers to gain control of the companies. As the new bosses, our first order of business should be to remove all of the seats and replace them with half as many leather recliners. Next, we will re-institute food service. Our caterer will be Seafood World, with an emphasis on stone crab. When stone crab is out of season, we will offer a high-end surfand-turf buffet prepared by Wolfgang Puck. The next thing to go will be the claustrophobic lavatories. They will be replaced with en-suite bathrooms. I know what you’re thinking. All this will reduce revenues to the point where the airlines will become unprofitable. Not to worry, I have the answer. We can eliminate the shortfall by installing blackjack tables on all flights. This will provide an ancillary benefit to the gaming industry by creating jobs for dealers and pit bosses. (By the way, never split fours.) First class will be re-named “high-roller class.” At a certain level of play, you will be eligible for the super-colossal size stone crab claws and a foot massage. “Whales,” the highest of high-rollers, will receive “comps,” such as free flights, the gift of their choice from In-Flight magazine and a subscription to Florida Gardening. The latter is to ensure that they only plant native species in our state. Lines of credit will be available. Anyone who refuses to pay off his markers will be gently removed from the airplane—in mid-flight. This will keep deadbeat losses to a minimum. Flight attendants will be re-designated as cocktail waitresses. They will make more in tips than they do now in salary. All “playing customers” will receive free cocktails. The new slogan will be: “Come fly with us. We’ll get you high before you leave the ground.” Y

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Captain Overboard BY JIM MATHIE

THE SINKING FEELING HIT ME RIGHT AFTER I FELL overboard. My wife and I were returning from Bimini on my boat’s maiden voyage to the Bahamas and we were several miles off the Hillsboro Inlet. I was lowering the outriggers and made the mistake of not taking the engines out of gear. As I fell overboard and hit the water, I saw my boat driving away, my wife on board. She knew nothing about steering a boat, but luckily had enough sense to toss me the throw-ring and turn the boat into the wind to pick me up right away. (To this day, she says I should have renamed my boat Captain Overboard.) It could have been worse; it could have been like when former Miami Dolphins fullback Ron Konrad fell off his boat a few years ago. He was alone and nine miles offshore. He swam for 16 hours and traveled some 27 miles before he finally came to shore in Palm Beach County. While boating gives us the freedom of being “out there,” it’s also a huge responsibility for ourselves and our passengers. Almost every week in South Florida we read about someone run over by a boat, sinking a boat or suffering a tragic accident involving a boat. With more than 300 miles of navigable waterways and 40,000 registered boats in Broward County alone, it’s no wonder boating is a very popular activity. For those of us involved though, we need to be safe. The latest “Broward Safe Boating Guide,” provided by the Broward County Marine Advisory Council, is now available. Information for the guide was also provided by the United States Power Squadron as well as members of the Pompano Beach Power Squadron (pompanosafeboating.com). This handbook has information on boating laws and guidelines for safe operation. Most marine law enforcement officers have these available for boaters and you can read the guide online at broward.org/Parks/ ThingsToDo/Pages/Boating.aspx. If you are born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and operate a motorized

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boat of 10 horsepower or more, you’re required to obtain a Florida boating safety education identification card and must possess photo Identification; however, even if you’re born before that date, it’s important to take a safe boating course. Consider the statistic that in 82 percent of fatal boating accidents, the Captain had no boater education. There are numerous boating safety classes taught throughout the year by the United States Power Squadrons and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotillas. Information about these classes are listed in the Broward County Safe Boating Guide. The first thing my wife and I did after our incident was sign up for the safe boating course at Pompano Power Squadron. I had already taken it, but sometimes getting your crew educated can make the difference in everyone arriving home safely. Y Jim ‘Chiefy’ Mathie served 30 years with Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue retiring as a Division Fire Chief. He is the Editor-at-Large of the Deerfield Beach! magazine.

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URBAN ADVENTURE

A Day as a Derby Grrl BY MISS ADVENTURE PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH I ENVISIONED WAR PAINT, BRUISED THIGHS AND spandex. I predicted raw skid burns on my elbows and knees. I imagined grimacing, snarling, beastly girls ready to pummel me. I worried about chipped teeth and heard echoes of hockey slams and rugby tackles. These were the flashes on loop in my brain the day I knew I was to take my next Urban Adventure: skating with the Gold Coast Derby Grrls at Xtreme Action Park on Powerline Rd. in Ft. Lauderdale. To my surprise, when I entered the rink arena that night, I heard warm laughter from small groups of girls congregating around the edge of the rink and saw friendly faces welcoming me to my first open practice. One of the leaders of the group (a girl who goes by the derby name “Anakin Skyblocker” and coaches the newbies like me, who are referred to by team members as “Fresh Meat”) showed me onto the rink where there were plastic boxes full of knee pads, helmets, wrist guards and elbow pads. I couldn’t help but feel like a jittery five-year-old learning to skate for the first time as I slid on the knee pads and velcroed on my wrist guards. After tying up my skates (which are the classic, old-fashioned kind with actual shoelaces), I stood up on the wheels feeling wobbly. I shuffled my feet to the edge of the rink and took a breath before stepping cautiously onto the slick surface. I realized then that my enemy was not going to be the other badass players, but rather my own klutziness. I had not skated in about a decade and felt completely inept with those clunky appendages at the ends of my precarious limbs. Luckily, at these open recruitment nights, the skaters separate into groups — the Fresh Meat group (where I belonged), and the seasoned players. While the real team did drills around a large oval of neon cones in the center of the rink, the Fresh Meat skaters convened on the far end of the rink, far out of the way. If one can’t quite make the Fresh Meat cut, there’s even one more step down — the “Rotten Meat” group.

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To say I was relieved at this skill-level separation is an understatement, though some part of me looked longingly at the heat of excitement at the center where a coach blew a whistle and called out commands. This coach, by the way, went by the derby name “JustAss of the Piece” (in reference to her status as an exstripper-turned-lawyer). Derby names, I came to learn, are a fun tradition granted to each girl who joins the league. Anakin Skyblocker circled up the newbies and taught us — a group of about 15 girls — how to do the most basic maneuvers: the T-stop, the wedge stop, spinning around to skate backwards, and my personal favorite, jumping over a styrofoam pool noodle laid out on the ground. The first jump over that noodle was rather comical — my wheeled heels flew out from under me and my ass thumped hard on the ground (leaving a bruise I wish I could brag about). This was the case for most of us fresh meats. Yet, the second try was much more successful. I can’t say I got too much

Meat out for team beers at a local grill. air over that neon green noodle, but I did land on the other side It suddenly became apparent to me that this sport was about without falling, which felt like a grand accomplishment. much more than the game itself, but about the camaraderie and What was remarkable was how quickly being on skates began friendship of the team (a very eclectic and eccentric group, I might to feel comfortable. By the end of the two hour practice, those add). Anakin told me the team is always doing something together initially clunky appendages had started to feel more like solid — whether it’s volunteering, participating in community events, shoes or a part of my own leg. By the end, Anakin had the entire traveling to tournaments, doing karaoke or just hanging out over Fresh Meat group doing exercise drills with our skates on: push a frosty brew. ups, suicides, squats and lunges, all on wheels. Quite impressive I’d “The team is family,” she said. say. And good exercise. And for one night, I felt a part of that family. For the next week, I felt rather encouraged by our amateur group’s progression I dreamed of perfecting my skate skills and seriously considered — that is, until my eyes wandered toward the center of the rink showing up for the next practice. I even recruited a few people where the real Derby Grrls were skating in tight huddles, stopping to help me brainstorm up a proper derby name. The names my on a dime, blocking, shoving and making it all look easy. Still boss, boyfriend and friends came up with: Char-broil (for my last though, I felt accomplished. name), Mile High (for my hometown of Denver, CO), Skittle Sizzle After practice was over, the Fresh Meat group huddled up to (a play on one of my other nicknames) or The Huntress (after the hear about the upcoming practice schedule, some special events DC comic). None of these seem quite satisfactory, but perhaps if I the team would be participating in (including a St. Patrick’s Day pursue the sport, the right one will materialize. Y parade and an upcoming team garage sale) and hear from a referee who encouraged us players to volunteer at the games in order to learn the rules If you’d rather just The Gold Coast Derby You too can get involved The next home game try skating on your Grrls host open at Xtreme Action Park in Derby Grrls or come (which, I have come to own, check out (5300 Powerline Rd., Fort recruitment nights out to watch them understand, are rather Xtreme Action Park regularly. Check Lauderdale) is on July battle. The Gold Coast complicated). at xtremeactionpark. their Facebook page 15th against Derby Grrls are doing After de-skating, com. There’s also highat facebook.com/ the Brandentucky well this season. In pulling off my now speed go-carts, a rope GoldCoastDerbyGrrls/ Bombers. April, they beat the sweaty pads and course, trampoline park, for the most up-tohigher-ranking Big Easy running my fingers bowling, escape rooms date schedule, or Rollergirls from New through my helmetand an arcade. visit their website at Orleans 251 to 72. The caked hair, the girls goldcoastderbygrrls.com. game had a raucous from the team invited packed house. me and the other Fresh

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summer Adventures Some of the best advice I was ever given is: “If you live like a tourist in your own town, you’ll never get bored.” So true. Summer is the perfect time to try this philosophy. Get out. Live like a tourist. Adventure. Cross some things off your bucket list and make this summer memorable. Treating yourself will bring fresh air to your sunny Florida summer. Are you venturing to Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami or the Keys? Delve into this summer adventure guide to find out what is waiting for you. We’ve selected a few of our favorite spots and activities. COMPILED BY GABRIELLA BLANCO AND DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

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A LEAP OF FAITH

SKI RIXEN

If you are into extreme water sports, Ski Rixen in Deerfield Beach is calling you. Novice or pro—either way, there is a place for you on Ski Rixen’s cable-propelled water skiing and wakeboarding lake. Classes, private lessons and a summer camp are available. Don’t really want to get wet? The surrounding Quiet Waters park features mountain bike trails, pavilion picnic areas, basketball courts and sand volleyball too. 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, skirixenusa.com, 954-429-0215

MORE OPTIONS CLOSE TO HOME XTREME ACTION PARK

Visit the largest indoor entertainment venue in the sunshine state including gokart racing, bowling, a roller skating rink, ice-cream shop, full bar and much more. 5300 Powerline Road Fort Lauderdale xtremeactionpark.com 954-491-6265

KITE BOARDING

You know this is the summer you want to learn how to kiteboard. 2560 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, southfloridakiteboarding.com 305-834-0595

LADY LUCK

A Day Trip to Japan

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

Listen to the birds chirping, meander through the Bonzai garden, stroll through the Bamboo grove, admire Japanese art, taste an array of Japanese sake, partake in a relaxing tea workshop or dine on authentic sushi — all can be enjoyed at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, which features a museum, garden, restaurant and tea house. Morikami offers a variety of tours and cultural programs. Learn more at morikami.org. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, morikami.org, 561-495-0233

Right off the beach in Pompano you can see the Lady Luck, a casino-themed sunken ship and underwater art exhibit just for divers to enjoy. 125 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach southfloridadiving.com 954-783-2299

BOLO FISHING

Offshore sports fishing for $99/per person. Can’t beat that. 2705 N. Riverside Drive Pompano Beach 99dollarsportfishing.com 954-943-1808 Deerfield Beach!

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HMF AT THE BREAKERS HOTEL

HMF (named after Henry Morrison Flagler, The Breakers Resort founder) oozes glamour, class and nostalgia. The space transports guests to an era when the glitterati sipped on chilled martinis, pin-striped suits puffed on cigars and the sound of singers swooning wafted in the air. While the bar carries this classic feel, the contemporary cuisine (with plenty of small plate options for sharing) teases the palate and excites the eyeballs with pristine plating and bold flavors. This is a great destination for a group of friends or family to enjoy an intimate cocktail hour or dinner. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, thebreakers.com, 561-290-0104

Off thePath

Forget Beverly Hills WORTH AVENUE, PALM BEACH

Channel your inner Pretty Woman, grab a floppy beach hat, your biggest sunglasses, classiest jewelry and designer handbag, then head to Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue. The beautiful boutiques are surrounded by bougainvillea, fashion sparkles in almost every window and palm trees line the pristine Avenue. Sit down to a gourmet lunch at Taboo for a taste of real Palm Beach. The restaurant has been open since 1941 (ancient by Florida standards) and is simply a “must” for any day in Palm Beach to be complete. Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, worth-avenue.com, 561-659-6909

Fly me to the Moon (or Miami) HELICOPTER RIDE

Get to know the “Magic City” from the sky. Choose from a 30-, 45- or 60-minute flight in a helicopter for a scenic ride over Miami, Coconut Grove, Fairchild Gardens and Biscayne Bay. Tours depart between 9am and 6pm. 815 NW 57th Ave. #217, Miami graylinemiami.com, 786-235-2775

GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM

KEY BISCAYNE

With mangrove swamps, crystal clear aquamarine waters, an array of marine life, fish and coral, Biscayne National Park is one of the most picturesque places to try SUPping (Stand Up Paddle Boarding). If standing isn’t your thing, you can also rent a pedal boat or kayak. Bring your furry friends along too: dogs are allowed on the beach and on board. Visitors can rent a bike to cruise around the Key, or beach chairs, umbrellas and towels to relax on shore. Key Biscayne has a little something for everyone. 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, sosupkeybiscayne.com, 786-301-3557

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A Three Hour Milkshake ROBERT IS HERE

Some of our magazine staff drove an hour and a half just for one of Robert’s famous Key Lime milkshakes. Robert is Here started as a tropical fruit stand in Homestead and soon became renowned for their milkshakes. Throughout the year, Robert is Here carries 500 unique types of exotic fruit including Cherimoya, Jackfruit, Guanabana and Sugar Apples. Be adventurous and try something new. The market is an excellent place for a summer afternoon with family and friends. There is also a petting zoo where kids can hand-feed the animals of the farm. 9200 SW 344th St, Homestead, robertishere.com, 305-246-1592

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HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM

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Summer adventures also involve learning and discovering. Dive into the Florida Diving Museum to learn more about our beloved state’s history as it relates to underwater exploration. Man’s quest to investigate the wonders of the ocean has been an ongoing story of discovery. Have fun and learn. Some of the current exhibits include: Timeline Of Diving, The South Florida Adventure, Beebe’s Lab and Marine Biology and The Treasure Room. The museum is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. 82990 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, divingmuseum.org, 305-664-9737

EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM

Complement your drive to the Keys with an Airboat ride less than an hour from Islamorada. You can book a private guided boat for up to six people. In addition to airboat rides, the Everglades National Park has educational shows where you can learn about snakes and alligators. The park is open daily from 9am to 5:30pm. 40351 SW 192 Ave., Homestead, everglades.com, 305-247-2628 Deerfield Beach!

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OLD WORLD CHARM

VIZCAYA MUSEUM GARDENS

VENETIAN POOL IN CORAL GABLES

Going to be in the Coral Gables area? Don’t forget to bring a swimming suit. Built in 1981, the Venetian Pool is modeled after Venice Italy and is one of the largest and most beautiful public swimming pools in Miami. Swim into vine-covered caves, lounge on the cobblestone steps like a mermaid or caress your scalp under one of the waterfalls. This tranquil, open-air pool is almost mystical. 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, coralgables.com, 305-460-5306

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Water World

Going to be around Orlando? Add a unique stop to your amusement park tour. The Zip Orlando canopy tour in Kissimmee is a thrilling opportunity to admire the lush landscapes of Orlando like a bird, soaring above the canopy, from deck-to-deck, on cable zip lines. Zip Orlando is the area’s largest tour with over 4,500 feet of zip lines and 350 feet of aerial bridges. ziporlando.com, 509 S Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, 407-808-4947

Blue Spring is the largest spring on the St. Johns River. The crystal clear spring runs a few miles long where visitors can fish, swim, canoe, kayak and tube. Qualified Scuba divers can descend into the spring cave as well. Multiple pavilions are available for groups, and picnic tables are scattered around the entire park. The park also features volleyball courts and a playground. Hontoon Island State Park is a short paddle down the St. Johns River. There are also 51 campsites with water and electricity hookups, plus six cabins. Hours of operation, fees and rental information can be found at floridastateparks.org/park/Blue-Spring 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, floridastateparks.org, 386-775-3663

ZIP LINE IN KISSIMMEE

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BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

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Take a Dip

With 43 acres of wonders, Vizcaya Museum Gardens features Baroque, Renaissance, Renaissance Revival and Mediterranean Revival architecture. You can tour the place in a group, or take a guided public tour. There are lush gardens and an art exhibition featuring original installations by contemporary South Floridian artists. If you get hungry, there are lunch options. Vizcaya is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, vizcaya.org, 305-250-9133

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OCEAN POTIONS Welcome summer with splashy cocktails

An iced cold beer on a blistering Florida summer day usually hits the spot. Nevertheless, there are times that call for something with a little more pizazz. The folks over at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort and Chanson Restaurant at the Royal Blues Hotel were kind enough to share a few recipes. Of course, some of these drinks are a bit labor intensive — so there is always the option of heading over to the beach and enjoying a cocktail while you admire the sea.

The Spicy Susan

at Chanson Named after our own Creative Director, the Spicy Susan is a unique cocktail with just the right kick. 3 ounces St. George green chile vodka ¾ ounce house-made lime cordial (recipe follows) splash of agave nectar splash of pineapple juice topped with prosecco lime zest Place the vodka, lime cordial, agave and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass and top with prosecco. Garnish with lime zest Lime Cordial is a reduction of organic lime juice, sugar, lime zest and kaffir lime leaves. Chanson’s New summer cocktail menu will be available starting in June. Basil Martini at Cafe Med at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

INSET Diego Sena Ribeiro, the Bar Manager at Chanson, presents a Spicy Susan.

Atlantic Breeze

at Patio Bar 2 ounces Deep Eddy Vodka 1 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce pineapple juice 1 ounce cranberry juice Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry.

Blood Orange Paloma

Italian Mojito

at Cafe Med 2 lime wedges ½ ounce simple syrup 3 mint Leaves 1 ½ ounces Black Magic Rum ½ ounce Amaretto Moscato dash of bitters mint leaf

Tropical Mule

at Patio Bar 2 ounces Deep Eddy Peach Vodka 1 ounce pineapple juice club soda Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass and top with club soda.

Blood Orange Paloma at Burger Craze 1 ½ ounces Blue Nectar tequila ½ ounce Thatchers Blood Orange Organic Artisan Liqueur ¾ ounce grapefruit juice club soda

Muddle the lime and mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the simple syrup, rum, amaretto and a dash of bitters. Shake and strain into a wine glass filled with ice. Top off with Moscato and garnish with mint leaves.

Place the tequila, blood orange liqueur and grapefruit juice into a highball glass filled with ice and stir. Top with club soda and garnish with a grapefruit twist. Italian Mojito

Mai Tai

Basil Martini

at Burger Craze 1 ½ ounces Don Q Rum ¾ ounce Fee Brothers Orgeat syrup ¾ ounce Triple Sec ¾ ounce pineapple juice ¾ ounce lime juice ¾ ounce dark rum floater (optional) Place all ingredients except the floater rum into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with cherry.

at Cafe Med 2 lime wedges ½ ounce simple syrup 2 large basil leaves 1 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice 1 ½ ounces Deep Eddy Vodka Garnish – Basil Leaf

Mai Tai

Muddle the lime and basil in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and fill the shaker with ice. Shake and then strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a basil leaf—because you’re fancy. Deerfield Beach!

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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). It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone. 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 $$

American Rock Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ • COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one full bar all day, every day with burger specials every day, 4pm-7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

Skirt Steak with sauteed mushrooms and onions at Tijuana Taxi in Deerfield Beach

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 $$

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Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965840 $$$

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 Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$ Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach In-

ternational Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 NE 21st Ave., 954-426-0500 $

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private

glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall)— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-4275354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service then look no further. 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 stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you order. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches and warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-4282539 $$$

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dining out 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 $$

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Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 SE Third Court,

Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$

music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

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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 $$

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and

2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

with $5 Cuervo 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 to take home for lunch the next day. 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 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 just in case you need a red eye—half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 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 $$$

Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell. There are options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating

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dining out and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040. $ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this

place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

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, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN Named after Bob “Bru”

Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-quality

ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-782-2688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

don’t find many authentic 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. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. 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 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—which, of course, is a great sign. 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 $$

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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 Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 SW Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying power. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than

watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Enjoy cocktails from their new full bar. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or

dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs—all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $ 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, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. 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 scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$ Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD South

American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of

Staff Lunch at Tamarind Asian Grill & Sushi CHIANGMAI NOODLE SOUP This soup is really a full meal. It’s a Northern Thai style egg noodles in a red curry broth topped with crunchy egg noodles. Danielle opted to go full throttle and ordered her soup “spicy” which is not for the faint of heart. This is one big bowl of soup, so Danielle took the rest of hers to go for an easy dinner.

STIR FRIED CHICKEN IN BASIL SAUCE Thai basil leaves, garlic, sweet bell pepper, green beans, bamboo shoots, invigorating herbs and chili sauce. Cindy was a happy camper.

Danielle

Cindy

Richard CHICKEN WITH RED CURRY Richard also chose to go full throttle and ordered his red curry “spicy.” Aside from heat, the dish packs plenty of flavor with traditional Thai curry spices and coconut. White rice is served on the side.

Susie

SUSHI LUNCH BOX There are nine sushi box choices at lunch time. Susie opted for number 6—a JB roll, spicy tuna roll, three pieces of sushi and edamame. Plus, soup or salad.

Tamarind is located at 949 N. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, tamarindgrill.com, 954-428-8009 $$ Mon-Thu : 11.30am - 10.30pm Friday: 11.30am - 11.00pm Saturday: 12.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm

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dining out places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Organic and gluten free options available. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll—it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$-$$$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intra-

coastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS Lo-

cated in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover—there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano

Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with a bit of a flare. In other words—not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel, 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 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table

2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. 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 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

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Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza—you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of

Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-5454881 $$

Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much

from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored dé-

cor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

Fast & Casual DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the mood

for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the

beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954426-1030

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to

create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965949 $$

Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Fish and chips, lobster bisque, blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites.. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198

Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-5310300

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dining out Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP With its bright, light colors and beach inspired theme, this boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 SE 15th Terrace 754-333-8782 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820 El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954246-5333 Gelateria. GELATO Cool off with an Italian frozen treat. Offer-

ing more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Legends Tavern & Grille . GASTROPUB 1391 S Military Trail,

Deerfield Beach, 754-212-2655

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving break-

fast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S. Third Court, 954-481-8600

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA. Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deer-

field Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu and New York Style pizza. They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700.

The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular—even if you aren’t—but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers

are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954708-2035

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order.

Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

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Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more—you get the

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to choose from at this fast-casual joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course, the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheese steaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN

Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 NE Third St., 954-941-0410

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Thank goodness for places like

this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso. They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

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Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique

Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453 Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

The Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

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Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away

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Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly

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Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than oldschool eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

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Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and

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Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also

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Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheese steak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes be-

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WHY DO SO MANY UNIVERSITIES PRIDE THEMSELVES ON WHOM THEY KEEP OUT? of which we all can be proud? Shouldn’t that be the standard we all seek? The Wall Street Journal reported the number of open Dr. John C. Hitt, President, University of Central Florida manufacturing jobs has been rising since 2009, and this year stands at the highest level in 15 years, siting U.S. Labor Department data. These open jobs require applicants with more knowledge and skills than was required in previous decades. With unemployment currently at 4.4 percent, and a high level of open jobs for which there are not enough qualified applicants, the options are to import skilled people or create them here. Recruiting highly skilled immigrants is a practice not without controversy. Should businesses invest more heavily in employee training and education for current U.S. residents? Absolutely. That is happening and will Dr. John C. Hitt, President, University of Central Florida continue, but industry has never been able to educate the masses. The famous G.I. Bill after World War II allowed Dr. Hitt does not advocate unlimited free education millions of returning veterans to get a college degree and for everyone in America—nor do I. To suggest there invigorated the entire economy in the process. Only the are no limits to educational resources would be a gross government could have done that. misinterpretation of the message from Dr. Hitt. His As robots and artificial intelligence replace manual point is about the cultural priority on the value of more labor and semi-skilled jobs, the need for a more highlyeducation and the advancement of the idea that we are educated workforce will only accelerate. As the country all stronger when all of us are better educated. Bragging and the world become more complicated, the need for about turning away students who yearn to study is a more educated society will only continue. Dr. Hitt has insensitive at best and cruel at worst. Academic, civic accomplished much for students and residents of our and elected leaders should be constantly apologizing state. His cultural leadership is also to be applauded. that there aren’t enough people educated to the levels

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