Lighthouse Point Magazine March 2018 by Point! Publishing

MARCH 2018

A Keeper Days weekend to remember HUGE PHOTO SECTION

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elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.

For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.

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Keeper Days Parade, photo by Joe Yerkovich

THE DINNER

The Keeper Days dinner at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club was joyous, convivial and a celebration of all things Lighthouse Point.

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THE RUN

The inaugural Keeper Days 5k Run was a huge success with a sold out field and perfect South Florida winter weather.

THE PARADE

Once again the Keeper Days Parade was an impressive showcase of everything that makes Lighthouse Point so wonderful.

SPORTS DAY

Capping off the weekend was an exciting sports day where kids competed in fun adn friendly races and sports competitions.

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Lessons from the playground News and events from around the city and beyond, including: Craw Debauchery, an Easter egg hunt, the annual Soroptimist fundraiser and other awesome happenings. Our reporter keeps you up to date on city news. Head injuries in youth. The legal issues concerning same sex marriage and significant others. What if complaining were against the law? The iguana chronicles continue. A new column by Julie Radlauer-Doerfler featuring local volunteer opportunities. This month she take a look a at Hands-On Broward. It may only be a five-minute boat right away, but a trip to Deerfield Island will make you feel much further away. The island will teach you about South Florida’s natural habitat. Our comprehensive dining listings for Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach. Plus this month the staff heads out to lunch at a local hidden gem. There’s plenty to smile about in Lighthouse Point including the Taste of Lighthouse Point. Reason to celebrate

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I WAS CALLED TO THE PRE-SCHOOL BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER ZOE BIT A BOY. HE HAD SNUCK UP BEHIND HER AND TRAPPED HER IN HIS EMBRACE, her arms pinned at her sides and her feet dangling in the air. Other parents warned me this boy was aggressive with Zoe. They added he probably had a crush on her. In a recent interview with Maureen Dowd of The New York Times, the actress Uma Thurman reveals a tortured past with the film producer Harvey Weinstein and the director Quentin Tarantino. She says “‘Personally, it has taken me 47 years to stop calling people who are mean to you ‘in love’ with you. It took a long time because I think that as little girls we are conditioned to believe that cruelty and love somehow have a connection and that is like the sort of era that we need to evolve out of.’” At first, I didn’t understand what she meant by “cruelty and love somehow have a connection.” And that question lingered with me for days before I remembered the story of Zoe’s school fight and my own playground debacle. In my version, a little boy named Danny was my third grade nemesis. (Perhaps he did have a crush on me. We eventually became great friends and he was my eighth-grade “boyfriend.”) One day, I demanded we meet during recess for a real fight. I won’t give you the blow-by-blow, but suffice it to say I emerged victoriously and his boyhood was only slightly damaged by my foot. (It’s worth noting; I do not condone biting or kicking.)

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So when Uma Thurman speaks of conditioning girls to believe that cruelty and love are intertwined — maybe this is what she is talking about. So many little girls are told that when a boy pulls their hair, pushes them or picks up their skirt — it is just a sign of affection. “He must like you,” we often say. Perhaps we shouldn’t give a pass to the boy who pulls a girl’s hair as part of his natural development. It may indeed be natural — but that doesn’t make it good. I have a tendency to lose my temper. It certainly feels natural — but it’s not good. Of course, I realize that not every boy who teases a girl will grow up to be like Harvey Weinstein. I’m merely suggesting we should pay closer attention when kids are mean to one another. And certainly, we should stop labeling it a sign of puppy love. When a child likes another kid we should teach them to find out more. Find out what they are interested in or their favorite color. When my son was in preschool, a little girl in his class brought him tons of pirate paraphernalia from her family’s Caribbean vacation because he was enthralled with pirates. From the time we are young girls we are told to accept the bad behavior from boys like my friend Danny as a sign of affection. Except you know what, my mother never said this to me. Listen, I’m writing this on my 54th birthday so I can’t be certain of everything my mother did or did not say to me as a child. But I just can’t picture her answering my complaint about a mean boy with “oh, it just means he likes you.” Yet, I can imagine her saying “that means he’s a little jerk dear.” Y

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Lighthouse Point Waterway Cleanup The Lighthouse Point Waterway Cleanup will take place on March 3. Michael Coe, who is a longstanding member of the Waterway Board, tells more:

HOW DID THE IDEA TO DO THE WATERWAY CLEANUP COME ABOUT? WHO IS ORGANIZING IT? The waterway cleanup came about during numerous meetings at the LHP Waterway Board. In an effort to bring some awareness to the community as to how the Waterway Board can be a resource for them, as well as a way to promote community involvement while keeping our local waterways clean, the board decided to sponsor the cleanup and hopefully begin a long tradition of an emphasis on the beauty of our canal system here in LHP.

WHY IS THE WATERWAY CLEANUP SO IMPORTANT? The waterway cleanup is so important because it’s not just our streets, parks, and land-based infrastructure that needs attention, there also needs to be a constant focus on our canals. With pollution from water runoff, landscaping

debris and other waste that filters into our waterway system, it’s imperative that we focus on ways to improve the quality of the water surrounding us, not just for LHP, but for the entire waterway system that it connects to. DO YOU PLAN TO DO THIS EVENT ANNUALLY? We’d love to see this be an annual event that both brings the community together while creating a fun day to promote a clean canal system, but also gives a focus to the Waterway Board so that the community realizes that there’s a resource for them when dealing with anything involving the water that surrounds them. ARE THE CREWS MERELY PICKING UP DEBRIS ALONG THE WATERWAYS, OR WILL THERE BE PEOPLE TAKING BOATS OUT? The idea is to have local residents come out on March 3rd, whether by boat, paddle board, kayak, or any other means they have to get on the water, and simply pick up debris they find in the canals. There are other agencies and organizations that do a certain amount of canal cleanup throughout the year, but the LHP Waterway Cleanup will simply be another piece to the puzzle of keeping LHP beautiful, while at the same time creating a community event that promotes family and community and culminates with a cleaner waterway here in LHP.

Lighthouse Point Library Semi-Annual Book Sale

The Lighthouse Point Library will hold its semi-annual book sale at Dixon Ahl Hall (located across the street from the library at 2220 NE 38th Street). Gently used books, DVDs, music CDs, records and audio books will be available for purchase. Prices range from 50 cents for paperback books to $2 for hardcover books. Coffee table and collector books are specially priced. DVDs and CDs are $1 to $9. On Saturday, March 24, the sale will be closed from 12pm - 1pm to prepare for the Bag Sale. The Bag Sale will take place on Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm, during which time visitors can pay just $1 to fill a bag with as many books as will fit. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the library. WHEN: March 22, 23, 24.Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm For more information contact 954-9466398

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Over 100 kids have registered for basketball this year. Games are on Saturday mornings from 10:15-1pm at Dan Witt park. Spring sports registration is currently underway for tee ball, baseball & softball. On March 1, summer camp registration opens for residents only, Spots are limited, so register asap.

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Full Moon Gala Celebrate 111 years of light at the Hillsboro Lighthouse during the Big Diamond Full Moon Fundraising Gala. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, cocktails, a silent auction and a rare tour of the lighthouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lens room. WHEN: Friday, March 2 from 5:45-11pm WHERE: Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests can park at the new Pompano Beach Parking Garage at 270 & A1A where they will be picked up and chauffeured by the Sun Trolley to the Lighthouse. COST: $111 per person; VIP diamond tables for eight guests are also available for $900.00; Register online by visiting hillsborolighthouse.org. Call 786-251-0811 for email media@hillsborolighthouse.org for more information

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Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School will be having their Fourth 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: Friday, March 9 from 5-8pm. WHERE: In the Parish Hall at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach COST: Tickets available at the door, $10/adult, $5/child.

Every full moon you can paddle board by moonlight with Island Water Sports. The tour will take guests through Deerfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s canals by multi-million dollar neighborhoods. The paddles fill up quickly, so participants are encouraged to register in advance on EventBrite. The paddle session is approximately 3.5 miles and an hour and a half. WHEN: Thursday, March 1 at 5:30pm and April 1 at 6:45pm (start times vary based on the moon rise) WHERE: Meet at Island Water Sports (1985 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach) COST: For participants renting a paddle board, the cost is $30. For those bringing their own board, cost is $10. For more information visit islandcamps.com or call 954-427-2929

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Soroptimist Spring Fundraiser

Rio Carnaval The annual fundraiser for the Soroptimist Club of Pompano Beach will be a festive celebration in the theme of Rio Carnaval. Guests are encouraged to come dressed to theme, or wear cocktail attire. Auctions, music, entertainment, a dinner buffet, full open bar, 50/50 cash drawing, wine wagon and complimentary parking are all part of the fun. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Soroptimist Education Awards (which financially aid women to pursue their educations) and Woodhouse Inc. (a home for severely disabled adults in Pompano Beach). The Soroptimist Club of Pompano Beach is a local

chapter of Soroptimist International (SI). Since the founding of the very first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California in 1921, SI has sought to bring about change to the lives of women and girls worldwide. Through its global network and volunteer membership of over 75,000, SI is driven to transform lives through education, empowerment and opportunity. WHEN: Saturday, March 10 from 6:30-10:30 WHERE: Pavillion Grille, 801 Yamato Road, Boca Raton COST: Tickets are $100. Please contact 561-459-7070 or Becky@rjbwalzak.com to purchase.

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26th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival

The Florida Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 26th year and 19th year in Deerfield Beach. Quiet Waters Park transforms into a bustling Renaissance era village with performers in costume, archery demonstrations, kids rides, Shakespearian theater, food and music. Over 100 artisans and 100 performers will be in attendance. Every weekend boasts a new theme. The themes in March include: “Bodacious Bodices and Wenches” (March 3 & 4); “International Weekend” (March 10 & 11); “Kilts & Colleens” (March 17 & 18) and “Witches, Warlocks and Harry Potter” (March 24 & 25). Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes in theme. WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to sunset through March 25. 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 $160 for adults and $59 for kids. Parking is complimentary and VIP parking is available for $15. Entrance to Quiet Waters Park is $1.50 per person.

LEARN Broward Speaker Series Welcomes Laila Ali, champion boxer

In its fifth year, the Broward College Speaker Series continues to feature notable speakers from a variety of backgrounds to educate, enlighten and entertain the community on a variety of topics. From current events in our nation, to finding inspiration beyond all odds, this year’s roster of speakers will bring their personal perspectives on the world around us. On March 27, the series will feature Laila Ali who will speak on the topic of “Finding Inspiration Against All Odds.” Laila is a four-time undefeated world champion boxer and daughter of legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali. She is a world-class athlete, fitness and wellness expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast and founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand. In addition, she is the host of All in with Laila Ali; and author of “Reach!,” a motivational book for young women. WHEN: Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30pm WHERE: Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale COST: Ticket prices vary around $50. Visit browardspeakerseries.com to purchase tickets.

Passion Projects Raise over $12,000

The Deerfield Beach Middle School International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet students raised a total of $12,683 for local and international charities during their Passion Project 2017. Around the Point 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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Craw Debauchery Food & Music Festival

This New Orleans inspired festival is a whole lot of fun. The event features a Krewe Competition (extravagantly decorated and themed tents and floats), a huge crawfish boil (yum), a Gumbo Rumble (double yum), food vendors and a ton of live music. This year’s headlining band is The Struts, a U.K.-bred four-piece band who opened for The Rolling Stones in front of a crowd of 80,000 in Paris, got hand-picked by Mötley Crüe to serve as the supporting act for their four last-ever performances and toured the U.S. on a string of soldout shows. Also performing this year is Anders Osborne, Dash Rip Rock, Bonerama Brass Band, Maggie Koerner, Southern Avenue, The Trongone Band and Otis Cadillac. WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park (next to the Amp) WHEN: Saturday, March 24 from 11:30am-10pm COST: General admission is $40 before March 22 and $50 at the door. VIP and Super VIP tickets are also available. For more information on VIP, visit crewdebauchery.com

FemAle Brew Fest 2018 Craft the perfect day at the second annual FemAle Brew Fest. The event, hosted by Fem Collective, is a craft beer festival celebrating and highlighting women in the brewing industry. The festival will showcase breweries from all over the United States that are owned/founded by women, run by women, or have female brewsters. FemAle Brew Fest will present participants an opportunity to both taste and educate themselves on female brewers’ contributions to the craft brewing industry. The festival will also feature food vendors, beer sampling and music (including La Trice Perry, a Miami-based house DJ who has played all over Europe, and Drawing Bored, a four-piece rock band). All beer lovers

and their pets are welcome. Fem Collective is a community of female entrepreneurs whose goal is to advocate, educate and connect aspiring and accomplished women. The collective provides the tools, network and resources to help blooming female founders grow and invest in each other’s success. WHEN: Saturday, March 24 from 2pm-8pm WHERE: Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale COST: General admission from 3pm-8pm is $35; Early bird admission (early entry at 2pm) is $50. VIP tickets are also available. For more information about the festival, visit femalebrewfest.com.

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Sundays, 9-10am Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga beachside. By donation. POMPANO BEACH, on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains at the very east end of Atlantic Blvd., 754-307-9489.

Pier Food Truck Round Up

Third Fridays, March 16, 6pm, free Enjoy an evening of food trucks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs. Entertainment and full bar. POMPANO PIER, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

Open Mic Night

Third Mondays, March 19, 9pm 26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every month from 9pm until close. All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, juggling and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event. 26 DEGREE BREWING , 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach.

Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews

First & Third Sundays, 10am Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6pm 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. Classes on Sundays start at 10am; Classes on Wednesdays start at 6pm. Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice. 26 DEGREE BREWING , 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach.

Happy Hour at the Beach

Thursdays, 5-8pm Enjoy a relaxing night at the beach with a unique twist discounted drinks! Visit any of the participating merchants for BOGO, 2-4-1’s and half price specials including food, clothing, accessories and featuring revolving live music each week! ATLANTIC BLVD., between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd.

Old Town Untapped at BaCA

First Fridays, March 2, 6-9pm Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) and the surrounding neighborhood. Every first Friday of the month. Free. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov.

Cooperative Playgroup This kids play group at Imagination Station at the Pink Church is set up to consist of ten children ages 12 -20 months who are walking. The cost is $15 per class due at time of attendance. Imagination Station will provide a staff member to stay with your children and each parent will take turns volunteering for one session. Every 10 weeks it will be your turn to volunteer. During their time at Imagination Station, children will play in a toddler-designed classroom with kitchen play equipment, toys, arts, crafts, blocks, story time, music and singing. Visit imaginationstationpreschool.org for more information. WHEN: Fridays from 8:30-11am WHERE: The Pink Church, 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach

Fresh Air with Byrd & Lyrics Lab

First & Third Wednesday, March 7 & 21, Workshop from 7-8pm, Lyrics Lab from 8-11pm Fresh Air with Byrd is a writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers. Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an awardwinning poet and public speaker. Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which

follows — an open mic night. Beer, wine and kombucha are served. $15/pp for the writing workshop. $10 for Lyrics Lab. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

Lunch with Art

Every Wednesday, 12:15 to 1:15pm The Bailey Contemporary Arts invites you to bring your lunch, or grab a little nosh from the in-house café, and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. Free to attend. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

Pompano Beach Green Market

Every Saturday, 9am to 1:30pm Featuring local food vendors, farmers, artisans and live music. The Market happens every Saturday through the end of April, 2018. The Market is located at the corner of ATLANTIC BLVD. AND NE FIRST AVE. There is parking on First St. and in the lot on the corner of First Ave. and Second St. For more information visit pompanohistory.com/green_market.

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Second Sundays, March 11, 6pm Every second Sunday the Historic Ali Cultural Arts, will have live music and brunch after dark. Tickets are just $5. HISTORIC ALI CULTURAL ARTS, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach.

Ali Slam N’ Jam

Fourth Thursdays, March 22, 8 to 10pm 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. Cost is $10. Takes place at HISTORIC ALI CULTURAL ARTS, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach.

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The new passenger high-speed Brightline train — which currently travels between West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale in just 35 minutes — started limited operations in January. Introductory one-way tickets The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in the Smart Coach section are currently being offered for $10. For this$15, means shopping for a Christmas tree. I wascalled a passengers can ride in the more spacious, firstWhen class section child, I used get very sadoffering thinking about the trees Select Coach.to Brightline is also a special “Freeall Friends Ride” thatprogram were until cut, March but then I learned that Christmas 31— guests who book a ticket online withtree the farming big“BLFRIEND” businesswill in receive manyastates and considered promois code complimentary ticket for a a renewable resource. friend. Seniors, active military and veterans will receive a 10 percent discount. Children up to age 12 will get me a 50 feel percent discount. Although that knowledge made better, for some, The introductory train service between West Palm and Ft. it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Lauderdale is available between 6am and 11pm with 10 daily round people who would rather choose an alternative, there are trips during the weekends and nine during the weekends. Schedules two options: artificial, or an actual living tree. vary. What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” The trains can travel up to 125 mph, but will travel 79mph between little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. West Palm and Ft. Lauderdale. Brightline has planned to extend While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they service to Miami and Orlando. Dates for operation have not been made grow to bebut quite large, and quickly! The result istothat they official, the Brightline service to Miami is expected be available are this booted out construction of the houseplant world into, (you year when on the Miami Centraland station is finished. guessed it) theon outside world!between the West Palm Beach station Construction the connection Now, our well-intentioned forinthe has to and Orlando International Airportchoice will begin 2018holidays and is projected

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Winter Concert Series Emoticoncert 4: “In the End” The Emoticoncert series, presented by South Florida Chamber Ensemble, is a series of musical and artistic performances each exploring an emotion. The fourth performance in the series, titled “In The End,” examines the emotions associated with the closing of life’s chapters. The performance will feature Tchaikovsky’s final symphony and his only Violin Concerto, which will be paired with Edward MacDowell’s final two works. WHEN: Saturday, March 10 at 2pm; doors open at 1pm WHERE: The Pompano Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. COST: Tickets range between $20 and $25 and can be purchased at ccpompano.org

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Relive the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of Michael Jackson and his music. WHEN: March 7 from 7:30pm-9pm WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach For more information contact 954-786-4111

The Magic of Tony Bennett

This performance stars Steve Leeds in a “Rags To Riches” tribute to Tony Bennett. Leeds started as a child performer, including on the popular NBC variety show “Star Time.” In high school, he formed the acapella group Steve & The Valatones, who shared the stage with the likes of Bobby Rydell. Leeds went on to perform in various nightclubs in around the Big Apple where he was found and signed by legendary composer Cy Coleman (who penned hits for Sinatra & Streisand). Leeds sang the title track on Colemans’ “Sweet Charity” which starred Shirley MacLaine. Leeds performed at the world famous Rainbow Room for six nights a week for three years, playing with Steve Brecker, Steve Kuhn and Billy Drummond. Tony Bennett saw Leeds perform once and paid him the ultimate compliment: “keep singing kid… we need younger guys like you in the biz, singers that can really sing the great standards.” WHEN: Wednesday, March 14 from 7:30-9pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36th Ave. Pompano Beach For more information contact 954-786-4111.

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“Kindertransport,” is a deeply moving play about the psychological scars left on some of the 10,000 unaccompanied Jewish children who were evacuated to England prior to the war against Germany. The story moves between the past and present and examines the agony of separating a child from their parents. WHEN: Weekends from Friday, March 2-Sunday, March 18. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. Sunday performances start at 2pm. COST: Adults $20; Students $10; $15 for groups of four or if more purchased at one time. Purchase tickets at ccpompano.org WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

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The Florida Health Agency previously located at 1001 E. Sample Road, has moved to 2211 E. Sample Road, suite 103 in Lighthouse Point. The agency has grown and were in need of a more professional location. The Florida Health Agency can be reached at 954-332-9768. Ridge-Edwards Dermatology Center suffered damage during Hurricane Irma. As a result, the Center, which was previously located in Pompano Beach, has moved to Fort Lauderdale at 1754 E. Commercial Blvd. The Center is now sharing an office with Dr. Chance T. Kaplan, MD. The Center can be reached at 954-776-5463.

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New Museum Will Honor Legendary Educator Blanche Ely Pompano Beach will honor the late Blanche Ely, one of the city’s most prominent educational and civic pioneers, by converting her former home into a museum. Restoration work began in January on the one-story, threebedroom house at 595 NW 15th St., about two blocks north of Blanche Ely High School, where Ely served as principal for nearly 20 years, beginning in 1951. The museum will highlight Ely’s fight to bring quality education to Pompano’s black youth at a time when schools were segregated. “She wanted to see all of her students excel,” said Katheryn Gillis, a 1953 graduate of Blanche Ely High School. Gillis is president of the Blanche Ely Education and Museum Committee which she formed in 2012. The committee, which is made up of six of Ely’s former students, spearheaded the effort to turn Ely’s house into a museum. Pompano Beach city officials say they have a $450,000 budget to complete the project, which includes interior and exterior renovations to the approximately 2,300-square-foot house in the city’s northwest neighborhood. The Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources has approved approximately $66,000 in small matching grants that will help fund the project. The improvements include making the house accessible to people with disabilities and adding parking, which is required for it Blanche Ely to open to the public. In addition,

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a reason to come back,” said Jennifer Gomez, the city’s assistant development services director. “As we progress toward the opening date, there will be additional discussions with the community regarding their vision for the Blanche Ely house.” Renovation work on the home is expected to be completed in late summer or early fall of this year, with the museum opening shortly thereafter. The house, which is on the Local Register of Historic Places, was purchased by the City of Pompano Beach in 1997 for $85,000 from the estate of Blanche Ely. It was built in the early 1960s by Ely and her husband. The house opened as a museum in 2000, and was operated by a nonprofit organization, but after several years it closed. The house didn’t meet the city’s building codes as a place of assembly, so there were no plans to reopen it until the renovations took place. When the new museum opens, it will be the city’s only other African-American historical museum besides the Historic Ali Cultural Arts. Ely, who first came to Pompano in 1923 as a young teacher, earned several degrees, including a master of education degree from Columbia University in New York. When she became principal of Blanche Ely High School, it was called Pompano Beach Negro High School. In 1954, the community rallied to rename the school in honor of Ely after she fought to change the dual school system, which prevented black students from returning to school after the Christmas holidays so they could pick bean and pepper crops in local fields. Many of her students and their families lived in quarters that were owned by the farmers. Ely also fought to add a 12th grade to the school, so black students could graduate with a 12th-grade diploma instead of an 11th-grade diploma. In 1970, when a federal desegregation order closed the high school, Ely retired. She and other community leaders instituted a lawsuit against the closing, and the school was reopened in 1974. Today, it is a medical sciences and pre-engineering magnet school with about 2,100 students. Just a few months before Ely died in 1993 at the age of 89, the street which runs along the west side of her home – NW Sixth Ave. – was renamed in her honor as Blanche Ely Avenue. Katheryn Gillis said that she and her committee want the new museum to continue Ely’s legacy and to “promote the contribution that she made to our culture and heritage and to the history of Pompano.” “She tried to instill in us that we could be whatever we desired to be and the sky was the limit — all we had to do was work for it,” said Gillis. Y

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New Rules for Putting Up Hurricane Shutters The City Commission passed an ordinance last month that establishes a timeframe for when hurricane protective devices can be placed on structures within the city, and when they must be taken down. Hurricane protective devices include shutters, plywood or any other materials installed over windows, doors, skylights or other openings in a structure to protect it against severe weather conditions. The new ordinance allows these devices to be put up when the city falls within the National Hurricane Center’s five-day track forecast cone for a tropical storm or hurricane. They must be taken down 21 days after the city is no longer within a five-day track forecast cone, a period of time which takes into account that, after a major storm, residents who have evacuated may not return right away, especially if there is a loss of power. The ordinance also takes into account seasonal residents, and allows hurricane protective devices to remain in a closed, secured position on unoccupied residences any time during the period from June 1 through Nov. 30, which are the official dates of the Atlantic hurricane season. These devices can also be put up for testing and maintenance purposes, but can only remain on a structure for up to 24 hours. The City Administrator, or his or her designee, has the discretion to issue an extension of the timeframes set out in the ordinance. With many people leaving their shutters up for extended periods of time, city commissioners were in consensus that the new regulations were needed not only to keep the city aesthetically pleasing and property values high, but also because of fire safety issues and the increased potential for home burglaries. It was noted during their discussions that if there’s a fire in a building that’s shuttered, the fire’s ability to grow and spread increases because no one can see it starting. A shuttered building also maintains the heat better, so the fire continues to intensify until the fire department gets there. In one instance, a resident who had shuttered their home and gone away for the summer, discovered upon returning that an electrical fire had smoldered throughout the entire house. There was also concern about a number of houses in the city that remain almost entirely shuttered while people are living there, and if there were a fire, they may not be able to get out because they don’t have an escape route. “It’s just a way to keep our people safe and keep our city looking nice,” said Commissioner Michael Long, before the ordinance was passed unanimously. Y

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City Commission Approves New Hedge Height Limits Two ordinances adopted by the City Commission last month will increase the hedge height limit on certain portions of residential properties from six feet to eight feet. One ordinance pertains to waterfront lots, and the other pertains to nonwaterfront lots. The ordinances originated last October, when the City Commission adopted an ordinance that adjusted the maximum height of walls, fences and hedges on waterfront and nonwaterfront residential properties as the result of an updated flood zone map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that requires increased minimum finished floor elevations for structures within the city. At the same time, the City Commission discussed regulations relating to the parking of boats on side yards and the required screening of these boats, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to increase hedge height limits on nonwaterfront residential lots. A companion ordinance to include waterfront properties was added later. Now that the ordinances have been adopted, hedges on nonwaterfront residential lots that are along the rear lot line, or between the rear lot line and the front setback line, can be a maximum height of eight feet. On waterfront residential lots, hedges between the rear building setback line and the front building setback line can be up to eight feet high; hedges between the rear setback line and the rear or side yard property line adjacent to a canal will remain at three feet. On both waterfront and nonwaterfront residential lots, hedges that face the street at or behind the front setback line, and connect from the side lot line to the main residential structure, can also be up to eight feet in height. The maximum allowed height >>> for hedges installed from the

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Lighthouse Point Voters May Get to Decide on Term Limits For City Officials The City Commission will be voting at its upcoming meetings on a proposed ordinance that would extend the length of terms served by the city’s elected officials and impose term limits. If the ordinance is approved, these proposed amendments to the city’s charter would be put before the voters of Lighthouse Point in a referendum at a special election on November 6, 2018, coinciding with the Florida general election. If the referendum passes, terms of office for anyone elected to serve as mayor or commissioner would be extended from three years to four years starting with the 2020 municipal election. The terms of commissioners elected in 2018 would be extended until 2022 in order to provide for the transition to four-year terms and for elections to be conducted in even numbered years. Starting with the 2020 municipal election, anyone elected to serve as mayor or commissioner would be limited to 12 consecutive years in that office. Consecutive years serving as mayor would not be counted towards consecutive years of service as a commissioner, and consecutive years serving as a commissioner would not be counted towards consecutive years of service as mayor. If a commissioner wanted to run for a commission seat again, and if a mayor wanted to run for the mayor’s seat again, they would be required to remain out of office for two years before running. If someone is elected after the two-year hiatus, the term limit of 12 consecutive years would begin to be calculated again. There would be no required waiting period if a person who has served as mayor for 12 consecutive years wanted to run for a commission seat, and if a person who has served as a commissioner for 12 consecutive years wanted to run for mayor. For the office of mayor and commission seats 4 and 5, years of service prior to March 2020 would not be included in calculating the 12 consecutive years of service. For commission seats 1, 2 and 3, years of service prior to March 2022 would not be included. In addition, if someone is appointed or elected to serve an unexpired term as mayor or commissioner, that time would not be counted in the limitation. The proposed ordinance is the result of lengthy discussions and much consideration on the Commission’s part. Last October, a motion to put several election-related issues on the November 2018 ballot, including term limits and extended terms, failed to pass. While the commissioners expressed differing opinions about term limits, they eventually agreed to bring these issues back to the table so residents would have the opportunity to participate in the process. The ordinance is scheduled for a first reading at the City Commission meeting on Feb. 27, and for a second reading and public hearing on March 13, during which residents can provide their input. City Commission meetings are held at 6:30pm in Fletcher Hall, located at 2200 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point. Y

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normal ground level, but are subject to adjustment for the FEMA-required increases in minimum floor elevation. If FEMA requires the finished floor elevation to be raised more than 18 inches above the crown of the road, the maximum hedge height for a lot can be increased by one-half of the required increase. For example, if the required increase exceeds 18 inches above the crown of the road by 12 additional inches, the maximum height of the hedge can increase by six inches, so the maximum height of the hedge would be 8 feet 6 inches, as measured from normal ground level. In order to create a more uniform appearance, the companion ordinances provide that if a neighboring property has increased its floor elevation as mandated by FEMA, then the adjacent property can increase its hedge height to the same height that would be permitted for the neighboring property. The city’s Code Enforcement Department will be directed to speak with residents whose hedges do not conform with the new regulations, and will ask them to bring their hedges into compliance. Y

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Pompano News RMA Steps Down as Pompano Beach CRA Manager Citing Hostile Political Environment The firm that has managed the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) since 2009 announced at the end of January that it will terminate its contract with the city, effective at the end of April. Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) – a Pompano-based firm that specializes in revitalizing core areas of cities, counties and special districts around the country – said it is stepping down as manager of the Pompano Beach CRA due to the “hostile environment” that has been pervading the CRA Board meetings over the past few months. “The tenor of those meetings is just not a healthy environment,” said Kim Briesemeister, who along with Chris Brown, is a co-director of RMA. “The dynamics are not conducive to good development for the city.” The CRA, under RMA’s management, was instrumental in the transformation of Pompano’s beachfront area, including the development of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, which when completed, will be filled with new restaurants, retail and a Hilton hotel. The CRA has also created a cultural hub in the downtown area, with the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) and the Historic Ali Cultural Arts. The CRA has also been planning the development of an Innovation District, which will be part of a new downtown. One of the points of contention brought up at CRA Board meetings was the purchase in 2015 of two buildings by Briesemeister and Brown in the CRA’s redevelopment areas. One building, in the CRA’s east district, serves as RMA’s headquarters, and the second building, in Old Town of the CRA’s northwest district, is where RMA hopes to expand its offices in the future. “We obtained an ethics opinion six months prior to purchasing the buildings that clearly stated there was no conflict of interest or ethics issues with ownership of the properties,” said Briesemeister. “In addition, written notification was provided to the city manager as required.” Last December, Commissioner Michael Sobel requested a special CRA Board meeting for the consideration of the immediate termination of RMA’s contract. He said he had recently found out about Briesemeister and Brown’s real estate purchases and was concerned about an “appearance of a conflict of interest.” The city attorney who oversees the CRA explained that

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according to state statute it is not wrongful for RMA to own property in the CRA districts, as long as they disclose it, and the record shows that the city manager at the time was given written notice of the Chris Brown and Kim Briesemeister purchases. The CRA (seated) of RMA attorney also said she was of the opinion that RMA had not breeched their contract with the city, including a clause pertaining to conflict of interest. The effort to dismiss RMA failed with a 4-2 vote, with Sobel and Commissioner Beverly Perkins, who represents the city’s northwest section, voting in favor of it. At a CRA Board meeting two months prior, Sobel made a motion to terminate RMA’s contract ($1.2 million annually), saying the city’s development would continue organically without RMA and that the city could manage the CRA for less money. Sobel and Perkins voted in favor of the motion, while the rest of the commissioners voted against it. In 2014, Pompano Beach and the CRA filed a lawsuit against the county, which has yet to be resolved. The CRA, which uses tax dollars, is scheduled to ‘sunset’ in 2019. The lawsuit asserts that when the CRA was formed in 1989, Broward County gave Pompano Beach the authority to renew the CRA for another 30 years beyond 2019. Whether the lawsuit is settled in or out of court, it will significantly reduce the amount of revenue made available to the CRA by the county. As a result, RMA had been in discussions with the city for many months about transitioning their contract to reflect this reduction in revenue. RMA will work with the city during a 90-day transition period, and has stated that they are willing to offer continued technical support as needed. “We will be more than happy to offer our consulting services to the city, but we are stepping away from the management role,” said Briesemeister. Y

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TO THE POINT TIDBITS AND TRIVIA

The Iguana Chronicles BY JAMES TERLIZZI IN A PREVIOUS COLUMN I WROTE ABOUT THE IGUANA INFESTATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND HOW THEY WERE DESTROYING MY PLANTS AND LEAVING droppings all over my deck. My efforts to deal with the problem are as follows: Since the green lizards are protected under animal cruelty laws, I was forced to abandon my plan to utilize my Winchester 12-gauge. Plan A—I purchased a garden owl with motion sensor which was advertised as making a “terrifying noise” and having “bright flashing eyes.” The motion sensor only worked if a cape buffalo did back-flips directly in front of it. The terrifying noise was akin to a kitten bringing up a hairball. As for the flashing eyes, they could only be seen while wearing night vision goggles during a total eclipse of the moon. Useless. I sent it back. Plan B—This time I opted for an owl whose “delicately balanced head swivels in the breeze.” Turns out the bottom of the head rubbed on the chest causing friction. Its head wouldn’t swivel in a Category 5. That’s when I discovered that iguanas don’t fear fake owls. One of them deposited his excrement directly in front of the bird. I sent it back. (The owl, not the excrement.) Plan C—Having already tried store-bought iguana repellant without success, I opted to make my own. The recipe calls for three garlic cloves, four habanero peppers and a cup of lemon juice. Chop in blender until super-fine, then pour into one gallon of warm water, adding one tablespoon of dish liquid soap. This was a big hit — with the iguanas. Apparently they love Tex-Mex. They only ate the plants I sprayed it on. I threw it out. PlanD—The internet said that ultra- high frequency sound generators can be used to get rid of pests, so I bought one. Turns out, iguanas either can’t hear it

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or don’t care. However, it did set off car alarms within four square blocks and caused massive dog howling. The howling did disorient the lizards, but I had to turn off the machine when a group of neighbors showed up at my door bearing tar and feathers. Government agents also showed up. They said the sound was sickening our diplomats in Cuba. Would anyone like to buy a high frequency sound generator? Only used once. Plan E—I bought a can of bear repellant, which is a mild form of pepper spray. The idea is that it is humane, in that it will repel a bear but not incapacitate him so much that he injures himself. The big selling point was its 30-foot range, a necessity since iguanas run off if you get too close. What the ad didn’t say was that it was good for only one five-second burst. At $30 per can this is not cost effective. By the way, it is humane. When I fired it at a large lizard the wind shifted. I was blinded for only 20 minutes. Plan F—Time for drastic measures. I am awaiting my order for a ground-penetrating radar machine which I will use to locate the reptiles’ burrows. Then I will use explosives to destroy the burrows. I have to be careful to make sure the iguanas are not home at the time or I will run afoul of the animal cruelty laws. My hope is the prehistoric creatures will get the hint and move back to South America. I was planning to use dynamite after seeing a great price for it on Amazon, but wound up ordering the much safer C-4 from Explosives ‘R’ Us. I bought more than I need for this job, but it’s always good to have some around. You never know when beavers might decide to build a dam on your property. Y

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TO THE POINT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What if complaining were illegal? OH, WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD IT WOULD BE!

BY CRAIG HALEY WE ALL KNOW A PERSON IN OUR LIVES THAT CANNOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THEIR PROBLEMS, CHALLENGES, INJURIES, HEALTH CONCERNS, RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES, and much more. They come in and immediately put the focus on them and their tale of woe. Be honest…do you like being around these people? I’m sure some of them are good friends and you want to help them out. You want to be a good person and listen to them, be a shoulder to cry on, and possibly even offer suggestions. Does that ever help? More than likely, the answer is no! In my experience, this gives them the green light to complain more, sulk more, and put all their troubles on your lap. The reality is complaining is a way of getting attention. They have something to say and they want you to agree that they have it so much rougher than the rest of the world. What if that person accepted 100% responsibility for the position they are in. What if they accepted they are in a tough spot, whether it was their fault or not, and decided they are going to make the best of it with a great attitude. Mike Smith was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2014. In his book, “You Win in the Locker Room First”, he talks about installing a NO COMPLAINING POLICY. Smith says people that complain are energy vampires and will drag a team down. Be careful who you surround yourself with because they may influence your attitude in a bad way and make it difficult for you to achieve your goals. Nelson Mandela was arrested and put in prison for 27 years. Did you ever hear him complain while serving his sentence or after he got out? The answer is NO! When asked what he was doing while serving out his sentence, he said he was preparing. WOW! Now that is a great attitude! The Swahili term “hakuna matata”, means no worries. What if, instead of complaining, your knee jerk reaction was, “No worries!”? You think to yourself, “I’ve got this. Yeah, it’s a minor inconvenience, but I will make it through. No worries!” Tony Robbins says your life will completely change when

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you trade your expectations for appreciation. So instead of thinking everything should go smoothly for you and there should be no trouble in your life. Focus on everything you have to appreciate and be thankful for. Think about it. I have a wonderful family, great wife, awesome little girl, and I work with an incredible team. I have said it again and again. The best people in all of South Florida train at Elite Force Martial Arts. And lucky me…I get to see them 6 days per week!

So first I challenge you to go one week with no complaining. Discipline yourself. Sure, it will be tough. Writing this reminds me not to complain! Put an alarm reminder in your phone that says, “trade expectations for appreciation” and have it go off 3 times per day. This will serve as a gentle reminder to focus on gratitude and eliminate complaining. Complaining drains energy. Appreciation enhances energy and puts you in a great mood. Train hard, be your best, and make someone feel great today! Y Craig Haley is the Sixth Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Same Sex Marriage Versus Significant Other LEGAL ISSUES IN FLORIDA BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY SAME SEX MARRIAGE IS NOW LEGAL IN ALL STATES SINCE JUNE 26, 2015, WHEN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT RULED IN OBERGEFELL v. Hodges that state bans on same sex marriage are unconstitutional. This means that, if you are a same sex couple that has been legally married in any state, you are entitled to the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, both in Florida and in the United States. This covers everything from taxes to health insurance, life insurance and pension benefits, as well as property tax exemptions for widows or widowers and any other state or federal law that previously applied to traditional marriages. It also means that, in the event of a divorce, the same rules apply. However, if you are not married but are living together as domestic partners or significant others, regardless of your sexual orientation, none of the laws for marriage apply. There is no “common law marriage” in Florida. Basically, you are each treated as a single person for all state and federal laws and tax purposes. If you are living together but not married, it is particularly important that you have the basic legal documents in Florida to protect you if either or both of you become incapacitated. This includes the designation of health care surrogate for making medical decisions, the living will or pulling the plug document and the durable power of attorney for legal and financial matters. If you jointly own your home and/or other real estate, it is important to look at the benefits of a revocable living trust or a life estate deed to avoid probate when you both die.

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Even if you are married, it is important to have these legal documents. If you were living together and got married after doing those documents, it is important to review them now for any changes due to your new legal status. If you are considering getting married, regardless of sexual orientation, you should review with an attorney the legal benefits and disadvantages of doing so. Ultimately, a decision to marry should be based on love and compatibility; however, it is certainly important to also be aware of the legal and financial issues. Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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SO, HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY BUT YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? THIS MONTH’S FEATURED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS HANDSON BROWARD. Hands on Broward is the perfect first step on the road to giving back through volunteering. “HandsOn

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HandsOn Broward mobilizes thousands of people each year to revitalize schools, parks, playgrounds, nonprofits and neighborhoods. Volunteers create art in public spaces, build sustainable gardens, teach financial literacy, respond to disasters and work to protect the environment. Opportunities to make an impact are available year-round on a daily basis to people of all ages. What makes working with HandsOn Broward so easy is that they coordinate with over 200 local non-profit organizations to identify volunteer needs and then organize the information in a user-friendly format. There is no long term commitment and much of the leg work has been done for you. It is easy to get started with HandsOn Broward through their website. A volunteer can simply identify what type of volunteer activity they are interested in joining, where around the county they want to volunteer and HandsOn Broward will provide the volunteer with available opportunities. HandsOn Broward has youth volunteer opportunities, business group opportunities or even family volunteer opportunities. Log on to www.handsonbroward.org to register, complete a waiver for minors and sign up for their newsletter which will provide updates about volunteer opportunities. It is just that simple! If you prefer to speak with a person you can contact 954-2331300 to get further information. Happy Volunteering!

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TO THE POINT URBAN XXXXXXX ADVENTURE

To the Island with Ira BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

ON A PARTICULARLY CHILLY MORNING IN JANUARY, I MET IRA WECHTERMAN AT SULLIVAN PARK TO BOARD A BOAT TO DEERFIELD ISLAND. IRA IS THE PASSIONATE PRESIDENT OF Friends of Deerfield Island, a non-profit organization of volunteers he founded in 2015 to raise funds for projects on the island and build enthusiasm for the park — a little oasis of South Florida nature. Ira and his fellow Friends have worked diligently to establish the Island as a destination park for locals and visitors. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 3pm on-the-hour, guests can board a boat to the island, walk the park’s Coquina trail and admire the area’s flora, fauna and wildlife. The Friends of Deerfield Island welcoming committee greets guests as they arrive and has educational activities for kids to enjoy as they explore the island. On any given day, guests may get lucky and see a gopher tortoise (the island is an official refuge for them), osprey, manatees, lizards, butterflies, spiders and a whole array of plants.

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Ira graciously gave me a personal tour of the island, teaching me as we meandered the trail. He showed me the three different types of mangrove on the island — white, red and black. The red mangrove is nicknamed the walking plant, he pointed out, because as it grows, it looks like it’s walking out into the water. The wandering sailor plant, which looks kind of like purple ivy spreading across the ground, I learned, is also called the wandering Jew because the plant wanders like Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. Ira also introduced me to my new personal favorite tree on the island — the “sunburned tourist.” Its bark flakes and peels like a tourist without sunscreen. I learned about the strangler trees, which wrap around a host tree, stealing the host’s nutrients and “strangling” the host as it grows. And I discovered why Florida raccoons look so entirely different than those I’m used to as a native Coloradan — they don’t need the extra layer of fat and don’t hibernate, so they appear more rat-like and scrawny. I even got to sample some Brazilian pepper plant — >>>

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<<< Ira plucked off some of the plants little red bulbs. When I chewed them, my mouth was flooded with the taste of spicy black pepper. Ira is a wealth of knowledge. He taught me about the various invasive species on the island and how to tell the difference between a vulture and a hawk — vultures don’t flap their wings, they soar on air currents, while hawks use the power of their wings to fly. He recounted the island’s history — the island was once owned by Al Capone until Florida reposessed the land for Capone’s unpaid taxes. It is rumored that Capone may have stashed hidden cash somewhere on the island. Ira and I also discovered a strange spider with red spikes on all sides and a white, tough underbelly like a crab. We discovered the spider is called a spiny orb weaver — it creates strange, elaborate webs with tufts which are supposed to protect it from being destroyed by flying birds. As I soaked up more and more of Ira’s vast nature knowledge, I felt like a kid again, on a school field trip. Even though the boat ride took only about five minutes, I felt much farther away from the civilized world. My journey on the island made me miss camping and the simple things in life. It gave me a new admiration for the genius of Mother Nature. With each new plant, my awe grew at the mysteriousness and magic inherent in nature. In addition to being inspired by nature, I was also inspired by Ira. While he had been a biology major in college, his life took a

turn and he became a dentist for over 40 years. When he retired, he saw the time as an opportunity to return to his original passion. Instead of getting relaxed, he got active. He used his retirement to get deeply involved in the community, volunteering and building a legacy.

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“I took 40 years off to be a dentist,” Ira jokes. “Now I’m going back to my original love, which is nature… I thought the island has great value and should be cherished.” Ira’s spirit of service is remarkable. Together with his volunteers and the county, Deerfield Island is beginning to fulfill its potential; It is one of 19 sites in Broward County recognized as an outdoor education facility. “We’re very proud of that,” Ira said. The Friends of Deerfield Island and other sponsors have been able to build the trail, add a butterfly garden, put it picnic tables and an outdoor classroom space, and are working on two big projects: putting in an ADA compliant walkway to make the island accessible to all; and convert the island’s caretaker’s cottage into a yearround nature and research facility. The park’s manager, Katherine Hendrickson, is currently seeking out partnerships with universities to help run the facility. Already a class at the University of Florida is being taught part time on the Island. Ira hopes soon the facility will host exhibits, classes and workshops. The island also offers kayaks and paddleboards for rent so guests can explore the perimeters of the island. Picnic tables with grills are available — a perfect destination for a family day-cation. Y To visit Deerfield Island Park, board a free shuttle boat on Saturdays or Sundays at Sullivan Park on the hour, every hour, between 10am and 3pm. Picnic spots and grills are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Kayaks and paddleboards are available on the island through What’s SUP Paddleboarding every weekend from 10am - 4pm. The cost is $25 for a two hour rental. For more information about kayaking and paddleboarding, visit whatssuppaddleboarding.com. For more information on The Friends of Deerfield Island Park, visit friendsofdip.org.

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Keeper Days Dinner Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

Keeper Days Honorees Ann Marie and Jim Dunn

Keeper Days Honorees Chuck McLaughlin and Officer Paul McCormick

Fred Schorr, Laraine Schorr, Robert Friedman and Krista Riebel

Cindy Schwantes, June McLaughlin and Michelle HaleÂ

Baris von Coburg and Danielle Charbonneau

Victoria Parrish and Kerrie Brunnette

Kenton Hajdic, Larry Crismond and Christine Crismond Commissioner Mike Long, Linda-Jean Long, Leo Benz and Laurie Labelle

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Becky Lysengen, Diane Bell, Julie Mahfood, Christine Balistreri Van Buskurk and Kelly Donughue

Chuck McLaughlin (fifth from right) and family

Georgia and Jay Petkov

Police Chief Ross Licata, Melissa Grabovski, Paul McCormick, Cynthia McCormick, Nicole McCormick, Kathleen McCormick, Joyce Bunghan and George Binghan

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Matt Hurt, Nicole Hurt, Haleigh Morgan and Bryan Stuteevoss

Shawn Gilmartin and Marcia Gilmartin

Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher, Terry Paterson, Yissella Paterson

STANDING Steve Nouss, David Mishkin, Marjorie Troast and Kew Kohlman, SEATED Denise Kohlman , Susan Mishkin, Chuck McLaughlin and Jane McLaughlin

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Brittany Atkins, Simone Hogan, Ali Nolan, Aimee Gordon and Dina Toft

Gaby Tang and Giovanni Tang

Jenna, Michael, Nina, Dennis, and Tricia Romanelli, Christine, Merit and Kenton Hajdic

Kim Alexander, Meagan Cohen, Kristin Garcia and Samatha Franconeri

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Chris Bayer, Ashley Bayer, Charlie Bayer, Amelia Bayer and June Bayer

Coco Spieker, Richard Rosser and Kelly Donoghue

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Kristina Kassis (left) and First Place finisher for the women, Georgia Underwood

First Place: Ryan Szklaric

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Kira Sapp, Katy Sapp, Junebug (dog) Marjorie and Mayor Glenn Troast

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Gabrielle, Andrea Rose, Asher and Elan Frei

Adrianna Baytcericen, Lelia Rydon, Emily Rydon, Caren Holmes, Fred Schore, Peter Baytarian, Nicolette Baytarian, Stacy Baytrian, Manreet Singh, Christine Monserrat, Eddie Monserrat, Jesse Monserrat and Katja Monserrat

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Commissioner Jason Joffe and his daughters

Commissioner Sandy Johnson (left)

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Chuck McLaughlin

Ann Marie Dunn

Phil Kniskern

Officer Paul McCormick

Mary Anne Grason, Inge Werner, Linda Willams, Roxy (dog), Jannett Hill, Leslie Hill, Janice St. Laurent, Andy St. Laurent, Tink (dog), Jim Grason, Kelly Wade, Mr. T (dog) and Einstein (dog)

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Nicole McEwan, Victoria Almeina and Kellie Rucker

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Commissioner Kyle Van Buskirk, Christine Van Buskirk and their children

Cub Scout Pack 238

The crew from the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

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North Broward Preparatory School

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Ricky Caldarazzo and Rick Caldarazzo

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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 $

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 $$

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood

joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

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 $$

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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. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-9420740 $$$

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

and bar seating to accompany your thin and crispy pizza. Don’t skip the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

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 $$

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 $$

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 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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 menu 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.)

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, 954-5961304 $

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

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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

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

International 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, 954-427-5354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

cials 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. 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 $$$

Muddy Waters. ISLAND • AMERICAN A relaxing neighbor-

hood place offering fresh seafood, chowders, burgers, wraps, salads and plenty of appetizers to go along with their full bar. Finish off with their pretzel crusted tequila key lime pie made in house daily. 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

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

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

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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 $$ Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu — that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place — and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (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, 954708-2775 $ 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 — 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. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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., 954946-6000 $ 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 $$

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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-nchips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. 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 This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 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 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 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 $$

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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

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The menu at Chef Dee’s is comprehensive with a capital “C.” With options that include an array of sushi, several Italian classics and even a few steaks to choose from, there is something for everyone at this hidden gem in Pompano Beach.

What we tasted

We started off by sharing a few appetizers. The small shrimp cakes were a big hit — the shrimp are front and center in these tasty morsels. Next we shared an order of oysters Rockefller — let’s just say Nelson would be proud. DANIELLE, RICHARD AND SUSAN asked the Chef to surprise us with a few sushi rolls to share — all of them were fresh, flavorful and sight for the eyes. CINDY AND LISA are not big sushi fans so they opted for the snapper francaise and the stuffed shrimp. The portions were plentiful, so they shared a bit with with the whole group. We also tried the snapper livornese which is prepared with olives, capers and tomatoes in light tomato sauce. (Yes, you counted correctly we did order six entrees for five people.) Everything was expertly prepared and Chef Dee is happy to explain any dish. The only problem with this staff lunch is that we all needed a nap afterwards.

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Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

38 years — talk about staying power. It’s open for three meals a day and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 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 fa-

jita, 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 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 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9433762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

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 $

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance. 954-942-1633 • CalypsoRestaurant.com

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Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

ian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 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 $$$

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J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000

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Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-2228671 $$

La Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics. 3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. Enjoy weekly deals with plenty 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

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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 scrumptious 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 $$$

Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD

South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places — give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-0014 $

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful

Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or poolside 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. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a Mediterranean influence. 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 $$-$$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$

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 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, 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

Located 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 Atlan-

tic 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 Pom-

pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 3510505 $$$

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

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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. 954-590-8342 $

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. 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 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ 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, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ 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 $$ We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 — 11 hours before press deadline. SHORTLY AFTER THE NEWS BROKE TODAY ABOUT THE SHOOTING AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL, FOX NEWS ANCHOR SHEPARD SMITH took several minutes out of his live coverage to list every fatal school shooting that has occurred in the 19 years since the one at Columbine High School. “Since Columbine in 1999, there have been 25 fatal, active school shootings at elementary and high schools in America,” a clearly emotional Smith told his audience. At the time, he did not know that 17 had died in Parkland today. That news would stun all of us a short time later. After a previous mass shooting, Smith said “These sorts of mass shootings with the regularity where they occur in the United States, you don’t find that in other

our children? To state otherwise is to ignore the “true thing,” — our excruciatingly long list of senseless deaths, which now incudes 17 new names from nearby Parkland. I treat the pages of our magazines with absolute respect. I last wrote something of this severity after a fraternity hazing death at a state university. I got a little push-back, but it was mild. I am completely aware of what this magazine is, who reads it and the polarizing issues of our day. Yet, I was encouraged twice within a matter of minutes to address this tragedy on this page but with our press deadline tomorrow, I risk alienating readers with differing views. My wife Susie is now watching the live news while crying over the deaths of innocent children she does not

“These sorts of mass shootings with the regularity where they occur in the United States, you don’t find that in other countries. That’s not to say anything except that fact. You can extrapolate from that whatever you want. But that part right there, that this happens more in the United States than anywhere else on Earth is just a true thing. That’s all there is.” — SHEPARD SMITH, FOX NEWS ANCHOR

countries. That’s not to say anything except that fact. You can extrapolate from that whatever you want. But that part right there, that this happens more in the United States than anywhere else on Earth is just a true thing. That’s all there is.” If something is true ... and takes the lives of our innocent children with regularity, how many must die before changes are made? Conventional wisdom dictates insanity is to do something repeatedly but expect a different result. For almost 20 years, nothing seems to have changed. So, are we, collectively insane? Or, do we not care about the lives of

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know. The national media is reporting another mass shooting, but this time, we all know the street names and it’s our sheriff. The world is looking at our back yard and grieving for us, not random other people. This shooting and recent ones in Orlando and Las Vegas should force everyone to take a hard look at the liberties we enjoy compared to the cost of that freedom in human lives. Safety and liberty are conflicting ideals and clearly, we are not keeping our children safe enough. I’m for change. Not one more child has to die for me to accept some limitations. How many must die before you agree? Y

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