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AUGUST 2019

Peace & Love WOODSTOCK TURNS 50 Local artist shares her memories of being at Woodstock in 1969

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VOLUME 19 NO. 8

Lighthouse Point Residents have teamed up to create healing stones to commemorate the lives of victims of the Parkland shooting and other tragedies. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Kevin and Mary Cavaioli, Cindi and Sara Ritzler, Janet and Fred Balestriero, Suzanne Clark, Chuck McLaughlin and Donna Banal Byrnes.

Feelin’ Groovy

This August marks 50 years since the iconic Woodstock Music Festival, which was a pivotal moment in history for the 1960s counterculture. A local artist shares her memories of being at Woodstock that famed summer of 1969.

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Broward County recently held an event to celebrate completion of the first seven homes in the new 77-home “A Rick Case Habitat Community.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in attendance.

The Magic of Imagination

Lighthouse Point resident Ellyn Okrent is the CEO of both Florence Fuller Child Development Center and the Boca Raton Children’s Museum. She gave us a tour of the museum where imagination is priceless.

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City Beat

Happy Snaps

Personal Development

Get Psyched

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Tidbits and Trivia

Cantankerously Yours

Try the Wine

Dining Out

Birthdays

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There’s lots of fun to be had this August in and around Lighthouse Point, including a Kurt Cobain photography exhibit, fitness classes on the beach, a huge poker tournament and more.

City Beat reporter Marie Puleo keeps you upto-date on re-writing the City code, the new fire station, hazardous waste dropoff and more.

Smiling faces having fun about town.

Overcoming bullying.

The advantages of complementary therapies.

Attorney Martin Zevin discusses the pros and cons of reverse mortgages.

What is keeping Jim Terlizzi up at night?

Wendell Abern recounts one of the most valuable lessons he learned while working in advertising: listen well.

If you are intimidated by pairing wine with food, David Ehrenfried offers some straightforward methods to take the mystery out of this task.

It’s August and some nights it’s just too hot to cook. So, consult our dining guide for local restaurant options. Plus, this month we feature three fast and healthy lunch places to try.

It only comes once a year. Check out the smiles of some local kids celebrating their big day (plus a few pets too).

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Kurt Cobain Photo Exhibit Comes to Pompano Beach The Pompano Beach Cultural Center will present “Experiencing Nirvana,” a photo exhibition that presents a glimpse into grunge rock micro-history, with an inside look at a crucial eightday period in the touring life of Nirvana by the co-founder of Sub Pop Records, Bruce Pavitt. In this exhibit, Pavitt captures revealing moments of Kurt Cobain and the band as they travel through Europe in 1989. The event will consist of the “Experiencing Nirvana” photo exhibition and, on the final day of the exhibition, a multi-media presentation and meet-and-greet with Bruce Pavitt. WHEN: Photo exhibit runs from July

12 until Sept. 21 and can be viewed during regular Cultural Center hours. Visit ccpompano.org for hours. On Sept. 21, from 8pm to 9:30pm, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center will host a multi-media presentation with Bruce Pavitt about Nirvana and the rise of indie music in the 90s. WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free to visit the photo exhibition. Tickets for multi-media presentation are $20 for Pompano Beach residents and $30 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the onsite Cultural Center box office or on EventBrite.

ABOVE A photo of Kurt Cobain that is part of the “Experiencing Nirvana” photo exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

Lunch with Art Visual Arts Edition

Take a break from your day, bring your lunch and unleash your creativity while creating visual art. A workshop will be held each Thursday of the month at Pompano Beach Cultural Center. WHEN: Aug. 7, 14 & 28 from 12:15 to 1:15pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

The Lecture Series

Join Derek T. Davis, the Curatorial Consultant of the new Blanche Ely Historical Museum, as he guides guests into the world of the Ely Family. Guests bring their own lunch to enjoy a unique cultural experience that teaches Pompano Beach history and focuses on the people who made a difference in the community. Get inspired by this monthly event that will feature unique informational lectures that unlock a piece of the past. WHEN: Every second Thursday from 12:15 to 1:15pm WHERE: Blanche Ely Historical Museum, 1500 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach

Music Edition

Take a break from your day, bring your lunch and learn about the great sounds of music at the Historic Ali Cultural Arts. You will be introduced to music you may be unfamiliar with, then join in a group discussion. Each melody becomes an escape from the daily stresses of life. Light refreshments will be available WHEN: Aug. 20 at 12:15pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach

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Old Town Untapped

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

Celebrate Woodstock at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center Join the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for The Summer of ’69, a Woodstock 50th anniversary event. The event will feature live bands, a fashion show, food trucks and a full array of activities including tie dye classes, drumming circles and a viewing of the award-winning documentary “Woodstock.” Bring your guitar or keyboard and sing your favorite Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin or Grateful Dead song at the Summer of ’69 Open Mic. Participate in yoga and enjoy busker artists and check out a

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. In August, Whisky Six, a country rock band, will perform. WHEN: Aug. 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds. COST: Free

dazzling array of hot rods during the classic car show. For the schedule and full list of events, see our feature article on page 68. WHEN: Aug. 10, 4pm – 9pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free

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Festivals

Pompano Stand Up Live

Featuring four local comedians, this event will be hosted by nationally acclaimed comedian Rickey Smiley, and will include concessions, a full bar and plenty of laughs. Tickets include one complimentary cocktail. WHEN: Aug. 22 from 8pm - 10pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. COST: $40 General Admission; $65 Presale VIP Seats. Tickets can be purchased at ccpompano.org.

Pompano Food Truck Round Up

Every third Friday of the month the Pompano Food Truck Round Up features over 15 food trucks, drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs. WHEN: Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First St. (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

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Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives. Poetry, music, live painting, comedy, magic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all are welcome. Beer, wine and kombucha are available for purchase. WHEN: First and Third Wednesdays from 8-11pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $10

Gouache Painting Technique Workshop Gouache is an opaque, water-based paint that has a heavy, velvety texture that absorbs light and when dry has a smooth surface. This workshop will introduce the exciting effects of gouache paint, color schemes and composition strategies to create rich, dynamic landscape paintings. WHEN: Aug. 17 from 11am - 3pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $40, supplies included

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Saturdays Open Flag Football Games For Women in Pompano Beach

Yoga on Pompano Beach

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Boulevard by the sand). Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. Classes are on Sundays from 9 to 10am. Classes are by donation, so please bring cash. For more information call 754-307-9489.

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Get your dance on. Beach Zumba classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach. Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package. Contact Janet for more information through Zumba.com.

The First Order Women’s Flag Football team has begun practices for the summer season. Run by Deny Barbosa, owner of Borogodo Brazilian Grill, the team is open to any woman over the age of 18 with a passion for flag football and a drive to play against other Florida Flag Football teams. Practices will be at Field 3 in the Pompano Beach Baseball Park located on NE Eighth St. and will take place on Saturday mornings and Tuesday nights. Times vary. Please call Deny at 954-235-4656 or 954-708-4993 for times. Practice will be free to join and members can show up at their own leisure to play.

Stretch and Tone on Pompano Beach

Local fitness teacher Jackie Thomson has been teaching a stretch and tone class beachside for four years. Join her and her regular following of fitness students on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Boulevard by the sand) for a workout with an ocean breeze. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am. Drop in rate is $7; or can purchase five sessions for $25; or 10 sessions for $ 40. For more information call Jackie at 443-366-0753.

Tuesday TriBE BEach Yoga

Join Corbin Stacy and other members of the hOMe Team for their community based Beach Yoga SoundOff™ Social event. The event is donation based, so participants must bring cash or check to donate. For a minimum donation of $10, participants will receive a SoundOff™ Experience LED headset to use during the event, which will blast music and instructions while participants do yoga. Towels for the beach, a water station and a post workout drink ticket to Café Med are included. WHEN: The first Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm -8:30pm WHERE: Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, 2096 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach COST: $10 minimum donation. Cash or check is accepted at event. Online credit card donations are accepted at MindBody bookings. 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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The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will celebrate its seventh year at South Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. SHRPO will kick off Thursday, Aug. 1 with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (NLH) series opener highlighting a $1 million guarantee. Unique to Florida, SHRPO is known for its finisher, The Big 4. The Big 4 is a collection of four-tournament finales that feature staggered structures that are timed so the events play down simultaneously in front of a live audience. This year, The Big 4 will be played at the resort’s Hard Rock Event Center on Aug 13. All poker events will be live streamed on SHRPO.com Other events surrounding The Big 4 include the $50,000 Super High Roller NLH (ReEntry) highlighting a $1 million guarantee, which starts on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 1pm; and a $10,000 one-day NLH event starting on Tuesday, Aug. 13 highlighting a $500,000 guarantee. For the complete schedule of events, visit seminolehardrockpokeropen.com. WHEN: Aug. 1 – Aug. 13 WHERE:

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Read. Write. Poems – After School Poetry Workshops

These after school poetry workshops are for students between the ages of 13 and 19 who enjoy writing, reading and studying poetry. The informal workshops promote literacy, self-expression and community involvement. Each week students will focus on a selected poet, read their poems and biographies, explore different types of poetry and share original work. WHEN: Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5pm WHERE: Blanche Ely Historical Museum, 1500 NW Sixth Ave. COST: Free

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

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Lighthouse Point Police Department is Awarded Distinguished Excelsior Accreditation The Lighthouse Point Police Department has been awarded its second consecutive Excelsior accreditation status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The Excelsior designation is the highest level of achievement in Florida accreditation a criminal justice agency can receive. “I think we’re part of a very select group that has achieved their second Excelsior accreditation status,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata. “What makes it especially important is that you have to demonstrate a long-term, ongoing history of compliance, and we were able to accomplish that, which makes me especially proud of our people.” To earn its first Excelsior status, the city’s police department had to receive an initial accreditation from the CFA, which it did in June of 2000, and then obtain reaccreditation every three years, five consecutive times. This year’s award comes following a rigorous, three-day on-site review of every aspect of the police department, including policies and procedures, facilities, equipment, policing methods, handling of crime investigations and arrests, training, support services, and its accountability process. The assessment included interviewing employees about high-liability policies to ensure that they had been appropriately trained. The police department fully met over 260 standards set forth by the CFA, many of which are critical to

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life, health and safety issues, said Licata. The team of three assessors, who came from police departments in different areas of the state of Florida, wrote in the summary of their 10-page report: “The Lighthouse Point Police Department has a solid commitment to the accreditation process. It was apparent that every member of the agency is supportive of this endeavor and is driven to provide excellent professional and dedicated service to the city and its surrounding community.” The report went on to say that the assessment team “was extremely impressed by every aspect of the Lighthouse Point Police Department and found it to be a model agency.”

The Excelsior award was officially presented to Chief Licata on June 26 at the CFA conference in Orlando, Florida, which was attended by approximately 30 law enforcement agencies from around the state. Licata was accompanied by Commanders Michael Oh and Jack Vaccaro. The CFA accreditation is voluntary, not mandatory, but Licata said It allows the department to do regular self-assessment “to make sure that we’re following the highest standards.” “We view this as an extremely important component of holding our law enforcement agency and everything that we do accountable to the citizens that we police and the community that we serve,” said Licata. Y

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Plant a Living Christmas Tree By Donna Torrey

City Commission Will Hold First Workshop for Rewriting of City Code The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they

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BY MARIE PULEO

City Extends Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program The City Commission approved, at its July 9 meeting, an interlocal agreement with Broward County that will extend Lighthouse Point’s participation in the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-Off Program. The program allows Lighthouse Point residents to dispose of common household hazardous waste products, as well as used electronics, at three collection stations in the county, with the most convenient being located at 2780 N. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach. These drop-off centers are open to residents of about a dozen municipalities that have a participation agreement with the County. The Pompano Beach facility is open Saturdays from 8am to 4pm. Lighthouse Point is typically responsible for about 6 percent by weight of the total household hazardous waste and electronics disposed of at the site. There is no charge to drop off items, but residents will need to provide a driver’s license, or other proof of residency and a photo ID.

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Under the agreement that Lighthouse Point has with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling collection, Waste Management pays all charges imposed by the County for the City’s participation in the dropoff program. The annual fee is approximately $25,000. Lighthouse Point has been participating in the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-Off program since 2012. Prior to that, the City conducted semi-annual household hazardous waste collection events at Frank McDonough Park. The current agreement with the County is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2019. The new agreement will take effect on October 1, 2019 and terminate on September 30, 2020, and can be extended for up to four additional one-year terms. Accepted household hazardous waste items include paint, aerosol products, auto batteries, auto fluids, boat batteries, boat fluids, lawn chemicals, fluorescent tubes,

ammunition, rechargeable batteries, solvents, propane tanks, pool chemicals and tires (limit of four). Containers may not exceed five gallons, and there’s a limit of 25 gallons per visit. Acceptable electronics include televisions, computers, keyboards, monitors, answering machines, fax machines, printers, copiers, phones, radios, DVD and VCR players, chargers and cables. All electronic items are recycled, refurbished, or disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Items that are not accepted include biohazardous waste, business-generated items, small appliances, microwaves and explosives. Common household alkaline batteries are also not accepted because they’re safe to dispose of in regular garbage. More details regarding what items are accepted for drop-off can be found at: city.lighthousepoint. com/household-hazardous-wastedisposal. Y

City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Design Concepts for New Fire Station Will Be Presented To City Commission On Aug. 13 At its meeting on Aug.13, the City Commission is scheduled to review preliminary design concepts for all five bond projects that will be built with proceeds from the $16.5 million bond issue approved by Lighthouse Point voters last November. The concepts will be presented by Currie Sowards Aguila Architects (CSAA), the architectural firm that was hired by the City to design the bond projects. These projects include the construction of a new two-story fire station that will have an emergency operations center on the upper floor, and will be rated for a category 5+ storm; a new community center at Dan Witt Park; a new public works fleet maintenance building; renovation of the existing public works building; and the buildout of a second-floor community room in the library.

CSAA will be seeking input from the City Commission to get an understanding of its vision for each of the projects. In July, the City Commission approved a contract with CSAA in the amount of $953,970 for architectural and engineering services for the bond projects, plus up to $8,250 for reimbursable expenses. These fees will be paid with funds from the bond issue. The contract period is for three years with two one-year renewal options. The contract was negotiated by City Administration and William Gallo, of Gallo Herbert Architects, the firm that was hired to serve as the City’s representative, and to oversee the construction of the new fire station and community center. CSAA has designed 25 fire stations in the South Florida area, including

Broward Education Foundation Kicks Off Back to School Drive

From Monday, July 8 through Friday, Aug. 12, Broward Education Foundation is launching the annual School Supply Drive where teachers at Title I Broward County schools shop for free twice a year. The Supply Drive allows teachers to stock up on school supplies for students who may not be able to afford them. To participate in Broward Education Foundation’s Back to School Supply Drive, to have a collection box delivered and picked up, or to learn more, visit browardeducationfoundation.org. — By Sarah Licht

New Chair for Chamber Installed

The Greater Pompano Beach, Margate and Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce installed Roger Gingerich as the new Chairman of the Board at their Installation Gala on June 19. Gingerich, the founder and owner of Atlantic Tax Service, has been involved with the Pompano and Lighthouse Point Chambers for many years, and served in several positions in each prior to the merger. Chamber President and CEO Jean McIntyre is thrilled with his selection as Chair. “Mr. Gingerich’s dedication to the Chamber and the broader community is impressive. He has done a wonderful job for us on the Board and within the Chamber. I look forward to working with him to strengthen and expand our programs.” — By Sarah Licht

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facilities in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Miami Beach and Pompano Beach. It was explained by city officials that awarding all five bond projects to one firm will be more efficient, and will yield the best dollar expenditure. The community center and the public works buildings will be combined into one site plan approval process, which will allow for a substantial decrease in the civil, landscape and site plan processing fees. Completion of all the bond projects is currently anticipated to be in March of 2022, but this is subject to change as the schedule will be further refined once a Construction Manager at Risk is hired. The library build-out would be the first project to be completed, and currently has an expected finish date of May 2020, with construction taking about 90 days. The Construction Manager at Risk will commit to delivering the projects within a guaranteed maximum price, and will work with the architect during the design phase to make sure the projects don’t go over budget. The City advertised a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for a Construction Manager at Risk in mid-June. The deadline for proposals was July 16. A selection committee will rank the firms based on qualifications. The rank order will need to be confirmed by the City Commission. The goal is to bring the rank order to the City Commission at its Aug. 27 meeting. A contract negotiated with the topranked firm is expected to be brought to the City Commission in September. Y

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Ibis Bridge Replacement is Scheduled to Start This Month FDOT WILL HOLD PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETING AT DIXON AHL HALL

Replacement of the Ibis Bridge, located on Lighthouse Drive (NE 23rd Avenue) between NE 29th Street and NE 30th Street, is scheduled to start at the end of August. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) estimates that the project will take 18 months to complete, during which time there will be no bridge access over the Ibis Waterway. During the construction work, a maintenance traffic plan will be in place with detours north and south of the bridge. City officials have been working to change the traffic pattern that FDOT has proposed for the south side of bridge, because they feel there is too much deviation into neighborhood side streets. A public outreach meeting organized by FDOT is tentatively scheduled to take place on Aug. 22 from 5pm to 7pm at Dixon

Ahl Hall, located at 2220 NE 38th Street in Lighthouse Point. FDOT representatives will be on hand to discuss the Ibis Bridge project with residents. The first step of the project will be to demolish the existing bridge. The City is encouraging motorists to use NE 24th Street, NE 29th Street and Sample Road to exit the city onto Federal Highway to bypass the work zone as much as possible. The Ibis Bridge, which was built in 1950, has been designated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as structurally deficient, but is not a public safety hazard. FDOT will carry out and fund the replacement of the bridge at an estimated cost of $1.5 million. Broward County has been working to verify, through a hired vendor, the exact location of a

force main and two water mains that lie under the bridge, beneath the canal bed. The construction work involves driving piles on both sides of the utilities. To avoid a potential rupture to the pipes, their specific location needs to be determined before the project can begin, said a city official. Y

Public Hearings Are Set for New Millage Rates, Special Assessments and Budget The City Commission, at its July 9 meeting, approved the proposed millage rates and tentative budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, and set the budget public hearing dates for Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. The Commission also approved the proposed assessment rates for Fire Protection Services, Stormwater Utility Services and Solid Waste Collection Services. The proposed total city budget across all five operating funds is $20,689,285.00, which includes the General Fund (including police and fire), Tennis Center Fund, Garbage and

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Trash Fund, Debt Service Fund and the Stormwater Utility Fund. The proposed operating millage rate is 3.5893, which is the same rate that has been used since fiscal year 2011-2012, and is one of the lowest in the county. Even though the operating millage rate did not increase, taxable property values have gone up, which means the City will receive more tax revenue. Therefore, levying the same operating millage rate is considered a tax increase. The debt service millage rate for General Obligation Bonds issued in 2002 is estimated to decrease to 0.1710

from its current rate of 0.1730, as a result of the increase in assessed values. The debt service millage rate for the General Obligation Bonds issued by the City in April 2019 will be 0.4110. The old bond will be paid off in August 2022, so there will only be two years of overlap when property owners pay for both the old bond and the new bond. The total combined millage rate assessed against properties is anticipated to be 4.1713, an overall increase of 10.87 percent when compared with the current fiscal year. There has been a 4.38 percent >>>

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New Law Makes Texting While Driving a Primary Offense Under a new Florida law that went into effect July 1, Lighthouse Point police officers will have the authority to pull over drivers who are texting while driving on the city’s streets, as well as the portion of Federal Highway that lies within the city’s boundaries. The new law makes texting while driving a primary traffic offense, whereas before, it was a secondary offense, and officers could only cite drivers for texting if they were pulled over for another violation, such as speeding. Until Jan. 1, 2020, police will issue warnings, but after the six-month grace period, they will be able to issue citations. The first offense is a non-moving traffic violation (no points added to a driver license) and a $30 fine. The second and subsequent offenses within 5 years are a moving violation (3 points on a driver license) and a $60 fine, which does not include court costs or other fees imposed by the clerk of court. “From my perspective, this is a law that is long overdue,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata. “We’re hopeful that this is going to prevent a lot of tragic accidents that have happened where people have been seriously injured or lost their lives as a result of people not paying attention and being distracted while they’re driving.” Police officers can only stop a driver for texting or entering data into a phone or device when the car is in motion. They cannot stop someone they see texting at a stoplight. However, a driver could be cited for impeding the traffic flow if, instead of being in motion, they are distracted by their phone. Under the new law, drivers are allowed to hold their phone or device

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to talk while driving. They can also use hands-free options, such as Bluetooth or a hands-free device. They can give voice commands, but cannot enter anything by hand. The only exception is a section of the law that will take effect on Oct. 1, and will make it illegal for a driver to use a wireless communications device in a handheld manner if they are in a school zone or a construction zone while workers are present. In these areas, drivers will still be able to talk on a hands-free phone or device. Police will issue warnings from Oct. 1 until Dec. 31, and will start issuing citations on Jan. 1, 2020.

Florida was among the last few states that haven’t made texting while driving a primary offense. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. Florida had nearly 50,000 accidents caused by distracted driving in 2016, including 233 deaths, Gov. Ron DeSantis said when signing the bill into law earlier this year. “The fact that it’s a primary offense enhances our ability to address what has been a nationwide problem – preventing people from being distracted drivers,” said Licata. Y

Millage Rates <<< increase in assessed values compared to last year, said Frank DiPaolo, the city’s finance director, at the City Commission budget workshop held in June. Last fiscal year, the Fire Protection Special Assessment was increased from $120.34 to $134.50 for singlefamily dwellings, which provided an additional $100,000 in revenue. The proposed rate for the upcoming fiscal year will remain at $134.50. The proposed Stormwater Utility Special Assessment is $60 per year for a single-family property, which is the same rate that has been levied by the City since the stormwater fund was established in 2009. The purpose of the assessment is to provide for storm drainage improvements and for emergency repairs to storm drainage infrastructure. There will be an increase in assessment rates for Residential Solid Waste Collection Services, based on rates provided by Waste Management, the city’s contracted waste hauler. Residential solid waste collection rates for all dwelling types will increase by $1.25 per month, or $15 per year. The estimated annual assessment rates are $484.68 per unit for dwellings with four or less units, and $434.88 per unit for dwellings with five or more units. The budget public hearings on Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 will be part of the regular City Commission meetings which have been rescheduled for those dates. The meetings will take place at 6:30pm in the City Commission chambers, located at 2200 NE 38th Street in Lighthouse Point. Y

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Plans Proposed for New Hotel Property in Lauderdale-By The-Sea At a Lauderdale-By-The-Sea commission workshop in June, Concord Wilshire Partners, the potential buyers of the former Holiday Inn and former Villa Caprice properties, shared their vision for the long deserted hotel sites. The proposal, which includes the possibility of closing a part of El Mar Drive to build a larger resort facility, was met with some concern from many who attended the meeting. The properties in question contain two long-vacated hotels at 4116 Ocean Dr. (former Holiday Inn) and 4108 and 4110 El Mar Dr. (former Villa Caprice). They are located on opposite sides of El Mar Drive, at the south end of the street. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Mayor Chris Vincent ended the meeting on a conciliatory note reminding residents that the presentation was only a preliminary plan and that he expected compromises could be met that would meet the needs of both residents and Concord Wilshire Partners. Concord Wilshire Partners, based in Marietta, GA, has more

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than 20 years of experience acquiring, constructing, managing, marketing and selling residential, commercial and hospitality assets in the Florida, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Washington DC and Southern California markets. Former projects have varied in size from 10,000 square feet to more than a million square feet, and in building types from office,

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Overcoming Bullying

THE DAY THAT I CHANGED THE WAY I SAW MYSELF

BY CRAIG HALEY

I REMEMBER IT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. I WAS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND I WAS GETTING BULLIED. TO THIS DAY, I DON’T KNOW WHY THIS KID TARGETED ME, OR WHAT I DID TO UPSET him. All I know was that he was making my life hell. He was bigger than I was, appeared to be stronger, had been in a lot of fights, and I was scared of him. I had been doing martial arts for a few years by this point. I believe I was a green belt or so. Sure, I had been learning lots of self-defense techniques, and I was doing a lot of sparring. Nonetheless, I was intimidated by this kid. So, I tried ignoring him. That didn’t work. I tried to always be with a group of other kids. I figured he wouldn’t single me out if I was in a big group. That didn’t work either.

I spoke to one of my martial arts instructors about the situation, and he told me I was going to have to stand up to this kid, otherwise he would never stop. He reminded me that most bullies don’t want to fight; They just want to make you feel intimidated so they feel good about themselves. After a month or so of misery, I knew my instructor was right: I had to stand up to the kid. Honestly, I didn’t want to. I was hoping (and praying) he would just stop, but of course, he didn’t. I was dreading it, yet something deep down told me I would have much bigger regrets if I didn’t stand up to him. I somehow knew that I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I continued to let his bullying go on. The next time I saw him and he said something, I committed to myself that I would stand up to him. The next day I walked out of social studies, and he was there

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waiting to enter the classroom. I remember he called me a name, but I don’t remember what exactly. I immediately responded with, “Shut up!” He got in my face and asked me, “What did you say?” in a pretty angry and surprised voice. Up until now, I hadn’t really responded to any of his bullying comments. I responded with, “What? Did I stutter?” Then he reared his right hand back and swung a haymaker punch toward my face. A haymaker is a wide, circular punch that generates a lot of power. The weakness of the punch is that your opponent can see it coming and has a second to react. I was scared. I don’t know if I was visibly shaking, but inside I can tell you I was shaking for sure. Then, it happened: I instinctively slipped his punch, just as I had practiced hundreds of times in the dojo. I fired a right hand back that cracked him in the face. A bunch of people jumped in to break up the fight and nothing else happened. The fact that the fight got broken up didn’t matter. I fought back...without even thinking about it. I successfully responded to his attack, even though I was scared and intimidated. The muscle memory from all the self-defense and sparring drills we did took over, and it worked! I was elated. I had this newfound confidence in myself and my abilities. I knew from that day on that my martial arts training was really working, and more importantly, I started to view myself differently. I saw myself as a confident person — someone who would never start a fight, but would certainly stand up for myself and finish one if I was ever attacked or bullied. Why do I share this story? Because 160,000 kids miss school everyday because of getting bullied. Bullying is the second cause of teen suicide right now. If fighting can be avoided, it should be. However, I know that what will really help kids is building their self-confidence. UFC Hall of Famer, Ken Shamrock, says, “There is no confidence like self-defense confidence.” I wholeheartedly agree with that quote. This story is one of the main reasons I love the martial arts. It transforms people. It transformed me and the way I saw myself, and I see it changing both kids and adults in our dojo everyday. Y Craig Haley is the Sixth Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH IS SO IMPORTANT. PHYSICAL HEALTH COMMANDS MUCH attention, however, psychological illnesses can be very debilitating. Illnesses such as anxiety and depression are common and are present in all age groups; children through older adulthood. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 46.6 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States suffer from some psychological disturbance. This number represented 18.9 percent of all U.S. adults. A stigma about getting help still exists. Many people go without treatment, especially men, who are less likely to seek help. Psychological interventions are effective. As a clinician trained in behavioral medicine, I look at the whole person. I examine the psychological, emotional, behavioral and physical/medical history. I feel this is very important to get a good feel for a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weaknesses and strengths/protective factors that will aid them in obtaining optimum health. That being said, I very frequently look to add what is known as complementary and alternative methods. There are many things in addition to psychotherapy, and in some cases psychotherapy and medication, that can be very helpful. For instance, there is quite a bit of research on the benefits of consistent exercise in decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms. According to some studies, regular exercise was found to be as

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effective as medication in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Meditation is a good adjunct to therapy as well, and there are several free apps to download to learn this skill. Neurofeedback is a treatment that appears to be very promising for anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, migraines, epilepsy, nightmares, obsessive compulsive disorder, bedwetting and chronic pain. More studies with larger sample sizes are needed. However, this is a non-invasive procedure that retrains the brain to function optimally. The Ketogenic diet has been found to be helpful in reducing symptoms in many psychological conditions. Some of the limited research has found that this method of eating a diet high in fat, moderate in protein and low in carbs was beneficial with the following conditions: Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. >>>

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

IN CONSULTATIONS WITH CLIENTS FOR ESTATE PLANNING, THIS QUESTION IS OFTEN ASKED: “WHAT DO YOU THINK OF REVERSE MORTGAGES?” MY ANSWER is: “It depends on the circumstances of each person.” If you currently have a mortgage and can comfortably afford to continue making the monthly payment, which includes taxes and insurance, it is generally not a good idea to consider refinancing into a reverse mortgage. If you have adequate savings and other investments and don’t need either the lump sum amount or the credit line, stay away from reverse mortgages. Typically, reverse mortgages have much higher interest rates, closing costs, fees and premiums than typical mortgages. For example, a $180,000 reverse mortgage today might have a 6 to 8 percent interest rate and closing costs, fees and premiums ranging from $12,000 to $18,000, versus a conventional mortgage at 4 percent interest with closing costs of $3,000 to $6,000. Here is how reverse mortgages work: Lenders appraise the value of your home and allow you to borrow back money against the market value. Let’s say that your home, which currently has no mortgage, appraises at $360,000. You choose to take $180,000 reverse mortgage at 7 percent with $15,000 in closing costs, fees and premiums. That is added on to the mortgage, so you now have a $195,000 mortgage at 7 percent. It is called a reverse mortgage because, unlike a conventional mortgage where every month you are paying down the principal, the principal on your reverse mortgage increases every month based on that 7 percent interest rate. Of course, you have received the $180,000. If you are an astute investor able to earn more than 7 percent on that $180,000, you may come out ahead of the game. However, if you put it into a savings account earning 2 percent, you are losing money every month. In addition, the home that you wanted to leave to your children (and that your children were anticipating inheriting) may have little or no equity by the time you pass away. If there is no equity in your home when you die, it is likely that your children will just walk away rather than inherit a property where the mortgage is higher than the value. Statistics indicate that the foreclosure rate on reverse mortgages is nine times the average for conventional mortgages. Once you get a reverse mortgage, you will no longer have

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any monthly mortgage payments; however, you will still need to maintain your home and pay property taxes, insurance and monthly HOA. So when would I recommend a reverse mortgage? I have clients with no savings, living on their monthly social security. If your quality of life is such that you aren’t running your air conditioner in the summer because you can’t afford the additional electric bill, and you have equity in your home, the reverse mortgage may be a way to help you survive and enjoy a better quality of life. If you have children or other heirs that you want to inherit your home, I would strongly urge you to discuss the issue with them before getting the reverse mortgage. Otherwise, they are likely to be surprised and angry if they don’t find out about it until you die. Sometimes, your heirs, if only to protect their future investment, may be willing to give you their own conventional mortgage. You would benefit with the lump sum you would receive, from which you could make the monthly payment at a lower interest rate with less closing costs. They would be protecting their inheritance. So, if you are struggling financially and your heirs can’t assist you, a reverse mortgage may help you live a better life. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates or 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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Why I Can’t Sleep at Night BY JIM TERLIZZI SOONER OR LATER ALMOST EVERYONE WILL LIE IN BED STARING AT THE INSIDE OF THEIR EYELIDS, UNABLE TO SLEEP FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER. The causes are many, from stress over an impending procedure, or how to resolve a complicated scenario. My reasons are not so mundane. I obsess about the really big, important things, such as: If the Earth rotates at 1,000 mph and orbits the sun at 67,000 mph, why isn’t it more windy? The Salvation Army is a fine charitable organization. Why, then, is there no Salvation Navy? If I identify as a woman, will I be one of the first people allowed to get off a sinking ship? How do the Fed Ex/UPS drivers manage to place a package on your doorstep, ring the bell and disappear, truck and all, no matter how quickly you get to the door? Why isn’t hide-and-seek an Olympic sport? We name hurricanes, why not sunny days? Why are there no 24-hour religious articles stores? What do you do if you lose your scapular or mezuzah in the middle of the night? Incidents involving teachers having sex with students is on the upswing. Where were these teachers when I was in school? This was a recent keeper-upper: You have 10 black socks and 10 white socks in a drawer in a completely dark room. How many socks would you have to take out to ensure you had a matching pair? Why do I care?

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Who wears socks in Florida? (The answer is three.) Why isn’t “Rockabye Baby” banned as a lullaby? The final line signifies a disaster: “When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, and down will come baby, cradle and all.” Sheesh! The kid just fell out of a tree. How does that give you sweet dreams? How come we tip based on the price of the meal? Why should a server be tipped more for traveling 20 steps to bring you a $30 steak than a server traveling 20 steps with an $8 burger? Servers should be tipped based on the weight of the food, times the distance traveled to and from the kitchen. I am working on an algorithm for this. It takes eight minutes for light to reach the Earth from the sun. Maybe the sun went out and I just think it’s night. Why do we use euphemisms for almost everything? Can’t we just say someone is crazy rather than “he’s one tent short of a circus” or “his elevator doesn’t stop on every floor?” Then there is my most un-favorite euphemism, referring to someone who is dead as “the late John Doe.” He’s not late. He’s not coming. Finally, one of my biggest concerns which keeps me from falling asleep is the fact that the Andromeda Galaxy is on a collision course with our Milky Way Galaxy. Astronomers say this won’t happen for 12-billion years. What if they’re wrong? Shouldn’t we be holding on tight to something? Y

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If you Want to Write Well, Listen Well. BY WENDELL ABERN

DEAR READERS, I had been writing commercials for clients of the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency for about four years when I was promoted to the position of associate creative director, officially making me one of the GOMs of the Chicago advertising community. (GOM: Grand Old Men.) I was 34 years old. And the epitome of the Peter Principle: I had received promotions on the basis of creative output, and was now supervising instead: managing a group of five writer/art director teams instead of creating. And on top of not having much fun, it took me months to understand just how lazy young people can be once they decide to call themselves creative. Somehow, all of the young geniuses in my group thought that merely having an idea meant it was worth pursuing. After rejecting absurd idea after hackneyed idea, I finally called a meeting. “Who can tell me,” I asked, “the biggest cliché in advertising?” No answer. “No one? I’m astonished, since several of you have been bringing them to me.” Frowns. Downturned mouths. Lowered eyes. “Okay, I’ll tell you. The biggest cliché is the anachronism: Cleopatra, smiling seductively while slathering herself with Banana Boat Sunscreen; Christopher Columbus, discovering Barbasol shaving cream. And I will spare you the embarrassment of mentioning the ideas some of you have brought to me. “Now I don’t want to hear accusations! I don’t care who forced a dumb idea onto whom! I do not want to see another anachronistic solution! “And I’ll tell you what else I don’t want to see! I don’t want to see another commercial in a psychiatrist’s office, where some shmo is lying on a sofa, complaining to his shrink that his wife isn’t buying Green Giant Peas! Nor do I want to see another detective solving a crime because he drinks Tropicana Orange Juice! “And please spare me your cartoons! No more skinny eight-year olds turning into super athletes because they eat Fruit Loops every morning! “You’re supposed to be clever! You’re supposed to be smart! So

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come up with something new! Something different! “Now which of you Einsteins can remember Wendell Working Rule Number One?” “Working together doesn’t mean agreeing together, it means creating together,” said Alan, a 24-year old writer. “Exactly! Question each other. Prod each other. Get past the obvious, and the easy, and the cutesy-pie ideas that’ll make your Aunt Suzie smile. “I’m taking a one-hour vacation. “Wendell Working Rule All by myself.” Photo by Karen Gonzalez Number Two. Anyone?” “Writers have to think visually and art directors have to think verbally,” said Cynthia, an extremely gifted 23-year old art director. “Good, Cynthia!” I said. “Now all you art directors get back to work; I have a few things to say to our esteemed writers.” Art directors slinked out of the room, throwing sympathetic looks at the writers. Writers slouched in their seats. When left with the five shivering writers, I said, “The problem I have with all of you is you’re writing bullsh... You’re not good enough to write bullsh ... I know because no one writes better bullsh... than I do. “You’re scribbling words you think the client wants to hear. Write honestly, not what you think I’m going to approve. “And writing honestly is especially true when you write dialog. What you call dialog is an insult to your typewriters. Paddy Chayevsky would barf. “Your biggest drawback is that you don’t listen. You have >>>

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BY DAVID EHRENFRIED FOR WINE LOVERS, A NICE DINNER IS NEARLY ALWAYS BETTER WITH GOOD WINE. BUT WHICH WINE? JUST HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT PARTICULAR WINES WILL OR WILL NOT COMPLEMENT a specific food, like a rich, flavorful chicken dish prepared at a favorite restaurant, or lightly seasoned grilled salmon filets for a summer gathering? Believe it or not, the simple — and often correct — choice is to pick wines you and your dinner companions enjoy drinking. But hold that thought! This is a wine column, after all, and I owe you a more reasoned answer. Pairing food and wine is seldom clear-cut. Given the many

Let me go back to my point about picking wines we enjoy and start by puncturing some old rules you might have heard or read about pairing food and wine. Consider, for instance, the conventional wisdom that meats pair best with with red wine, and fish, chicken and vegetable dishes are best with white wine. Even if that’s often true, we should not feel bound by convention when it comes to pairing food and wine. My candid opinion is that it often doesn’t or shouldn’t matter what wine we pair with food. My experience is that if the food, wine, company and setting are all good, we’ll likely enjoy them all, regardless of the particular combinations. As adults and within reason, we should be able to drink and eat what we like — including experimenting with different or unusual food and wine combinations — and do all that enjoyably with others. We often don’t know what we’ll learn or discover. I’ve enjoyed a juicy beefsteak with chardonnay as well as cabernet sauvignon, and just about every kind food with riesling and pinot noir.

My experience is that if the food, wine, company and setting are all good, we’ll likely enjoy them all, regardless of the particular combinations.

wine choices in stores and some restaurants, it can also be a little confusing, although it doesn’t have to be. So, to take some of the mystery out of matching food and wine, I’m going to provide some common sense advice and suggestions for making sensible, hopefully satisfying — maybe even a few impressive choices. The idea is to appreciate better why certain wines do or don’t favor certain foods and to develop a better sense of whether the recommendations we get in wine stores or restaurants and the choices we ultimately make are on the right track.

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That said, some wines clearly or often go better with certain foods than others. Determining what those combinations are, depends less on wine color and food type and more on certain key food and wine characteristics, like acidity, sweetness, richness, and spiciness. Just think of the vast ways foods can be prepared and served. Similarly, both red and white wines vary tremendously in their styles, flavors and other characteristics. How could any hard and fast rules for wine and food pairing possibly apply? So here’s some advice and suggestions for pairing wine and food: USE YOUR WINE KNOW-HOW AND EXPERIENCE TOGETHER WITH YOUR INSTINCTS AND COMMON SENSE. Trust your >>>

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It’s no surprise that chilled lighter wines are usually more appetizing and refreshing in hot weather than bold, heavy red wines. The opposite is often true when we want something more hearty and substantial to warm us up. Remember that rich bold red wines with high alcohol content (14.5 percent or more) served outdoors in very warm or hot conditions may smell and taste harsh and alcoholic as they heat up along with everything else. This can cover up fruit and subtler aromas and flavors and make the wines uninteresting with food. PAIR LIGHTER, LESS INTENSE WINES, USUALLY WHITES, ROSÉS AND SOME REDS WITH LOWER ALCOHOL CONTENT (LESS THAN 13.5 PERCENT), WITH LIGHTER, LESS INTENSELY FLAVORED FOODS.

For example, chilled light white wines like French muscadet or vouvray, Portuguese alvarinho, New Zealand sauvignon blanc, and German or Alsatian riesling pair well with raw fish. French chablis, mildly oaked or unoaked California chardonnay, Italian friuli, white Cotes du Rhone and sauvignon blanc, among other medium weight white wines complement lighter chicken, pork, cooked fish and egg dishes. Chilled rosé also fits this category. And don’t rule out lighter red wines, like French beaujolais or Cchinon, Italian dolcetto or valpolicello, and pinot noir. PAIR FULLER, MORE POWERFUL, HIGHER ALCOHOL WINES WITH OR HEAVIER, MORE HIGHLY FLAVORED FOODS. Savory poultry, pork or fish dishes that have

been grilled, roasted or prepared with flavorful sauces deserve more deeply flavored wines, such as rich, oaky California chardonnay, french viognier, Bordeaux or other red blends, Italian Chianti classico or barbera d’Alba, Argentinian malbec, and similar medium or fullbodied wines from Portugal, Spain and South America. Well-seasoned meat, poultry or game dishes that have been roasted, grilled or prepared in or with substantial sauces often deserve full-bodied, bold wines, especially if food ingredients have significant fat or butter content. Think Bordeaux blends, cabernet sauvignon, Spanish ribera del duero, Portuguese touriga nacional blends, South Australia shiraz or California syrah, chateauneufde-pape and other French Rhone wines, and barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino or other full-bodied Italian reds. Not only do these wines stand up well to rich foods, but the dairy, animal or other fats in them make these heavy, higher alcohol wines taste less tannic, allowing other food and wine flavors to shine. CHOOSING WINES ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR COUNTRIES’ CUISINES IS USUALLY A SAFE BET. Wine

makers and cooks in Italy, Spain, France and other countries have worked for generations to ensure their wines and foods taste delicious together. For instance, the relatively high acidity of chianti and other Tuscan

red wines made with sangiovese grapes goes beautifully with the acidity of tomato dishes. In the same vein, better restaurants often give much thought to stocking wines that go well with their menus. Ask them to explain their recommendations. FINE AGED WINES (WHETHER BAROLO, BORDEAUX, RED OR WHITE BURGUNDY, CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, OR OTHERS) TEND TO PAIR BETTER WITH SUBTLY FLAVORED FOODS. Really outstanding

wine should be paired with really special food. But take care. As top wines age, tannins soften and powerful fruit flavors often become nuanced, and a host of these and other characteristics hopefully come together in wonderful ways. It may be hard to enjoy such wines with very strongly flavored or heavily spiced foods. HIGH ACID FOODS FAVOR HIGH ACID WINES. It may sound strange, but if you’re serving chicken or fish with lemon or anything else that makes the food a bit tart or bitter, consider a crisp tart wine, like a French sancerre, california sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot grigio, Spanish albariño or other lighter wines with citrus flavors. Your favorite pasta and tomato sauce dish will probably taste even better with a good chianti or Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany, which are acidic like the sauce. SALT IN FOOD MAKES ACIDIC WINES SEEM LESS ACIDIC, ALLOWING OTHER FLAVORS IN THE WINE AND FOOD TO COME FORWARD. Next time you order a Chinese take-out dinner, consider opening a bottle of riesling, Portuguese louriero, Austrian grüner veltliner, or a California sauvignon blanc blend. PAIRING HIGH ALCOHOL WINES WITH HOT SPICY FOOD IS LIKELY A WASTE OF BOTH FOOD AND WINE.

Alcohol makes foods made with lots of hot spices taste even hotter. Since these foods also tend to be high in salt, consider acidic, lower alcohol wines with a bit of sweetness. If the food is not too hot, the sugar can help to offset the heat. NO NEED TO DESERT DESSERT. Sweet desserts generally go best with sweeter wines that are a bit more sugary than the dessert. That makes the dessert seem less sweet. If you like dessert wines, consider Port, sauterne or barsac, sweet German riesling labeled auslese or beerenauslese, or Hungarian tolkai. These can be expensive, although there are many fine, reasonably priced nonvintage Ports for under $30. Finishing the wine you’ve been drinking is fine, but beware of tannic, full-bodied red wines and dark chocolate. They’re a poor match. WHEN IN DOUBT — OR NOT — SETTLE FOR GOOD CHAMPAGNE OR OTHER SPARKLING WINE. Good

sparkling wine goes with nearly every food and pleasant occasion. If French Champagne is too expensive, there are numerous outstanding California sparkling wines. Though generally lighter, look to Prosecco, Cava and New Mexico sparkling wines for good bargains. Let us know what about your wine and food experiences and what you think. Email us at editor@pointpubs.com

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Feelin’ Groovy Remembering the Summer of ’69

It has been 50 years since the famed summer of ’69. That July, roughly 600 million people watched Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon. In August, according to some estimates, roughly a million people flocked to Bethel, NY to attend Woodstock, the iconic three day music festival which gave attention and momentum to the anti-establishment, 1960s counterculture. That same summer, anti-war protests cropped up across the country, leading to the Nov. 15 protest in Washington, D.C. believed to be the largest anti-war protest in U.S. history. And, in June, the Stonewall Riots sparked the beginnings of the gay rights movement. It was indeed a historic summer — one to forever be remembered and recounted by nostalgic Baby Boomers. We commemorate that summer.

Before M the Chaos A Local Artist Shares Her Memories of Being at Woodstock Before the Crowds Arrived Mimi Botscheller — a Pompano Beach resident, longtime teacher and an artist sitting on Pompano Beach’s Public Art Committee — remembers the infamous Woodstock Music Festival during the iconic summer of ’69. She was there, even before the masses arrived, helping to set up the venue. She recounts her memories of the concert and reflects on its significance.

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imi Botshceller remembers when the mobs of youth arrived at the Woodstock Music Festival, breaching the fence and flooding into the alfalfa field at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, NY in August 1969. Days before, that very field had been empty, buzzing with energy as crews helped set up the stage, string the lights and hang large canvas tarps over telephone poles to create a backstage for the coming talent. She had stood, looking out over the empty field as the sound system was installed and the first test conducted. The first tunes to reverberate through the speakers were the twangy guitars and melodic lyrics of Crosby, Stills and Nash, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” “It’s getting to the point…” Mimi sings, dancing in her chair, recounting the moment and soaking in the feeling as if she were still there. “It sounded perfect on that sound system,” she tells me over coffee at Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach. “It was really a good sound system. Those people knew what they were doing with the sound. Everybody cheered. And from that time on they played music the whole time while we were working.” Mimi had road tripped to Bethel in her parents car (a car she would later be forced to abandon in the field, blocked by an ever-expanding lot of other cars) from New York City to work at the concert with her boyfriend and friends, whom were ushers and concert promoters for the legendary Fillmore East — a concert venue in the Lower East Side known as the “The Church of Rock and Roll.” Fillmore East, a companion to the famous Fillmore Auditorium and Fillmore West in San Francisco, attracted the biggest acts in Rock and Roll. Mimi had spent the

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summer of ’69 — her last summer before college — with a girlfriend and the Fillmore East crew trekking to concerts across the country and, when in New York, selling candy at concert intermissions. At Woodstock, she was supposed to work the talent tent, serving drinks and food to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. That plan, of course, went out the window when what

This August marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock Music Festival. The Pompano Beach Cultural Center will be celebrating the occasion with a nostalgic look back at the historic three-day concert and its cultural significance. A screening of the original documentary “Woodstock” will show on loop in the Cultural Center theater, while a number of fun, themed activities will take place throughout the evening, including tie dye classes, drumming circles, a classic car show, live 60s music, a throwback fashion show and yoga. Attendees can also bring instruments to perform at the Summer of ’69 Open Mic. “The music, the fashion and the indelible message of peace, love and harmony are forever associated with summer of 1969,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. “We are bringing… the free-spirited fun of that era [to Pompano Beach], in a familyfriendly version, that will delight all generations.” This free event will take place from 4 to 9pm on Saturday Aug. 10 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center (50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach)

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4–8pm Woodstock Documentary (film on a loop in

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was supposed to be a well-promoted, but controlled and ticketed concert for a crowd of about 50,000, quickly spiraled into a free show for, according to some estimates, a million people. While Mimi and the crews had worked diligently to erect the venue in time, they weren’t quick enough for the crowds who arrived early. Neither the fences, nor the ticket booths, nor the bathrooms had been finished when the first waves came streaming in. ABOVE Mimi Botscheller attended Webster University where she switched her major from English to art. She had been inspired by meeting Salvador Dalí at the age of 19. He was her friend’s neighbor.

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First to arrive, Mimi remembers, were the “Hog Farmers” — a group of nomadic hippies from a commune in California who rolled up in psychedelic, multi-colored school buses. Soon after lines of cars paraded in, creating a mass of rows, surrounding the venue, essentially turning the stage into an island at the center of a sea of cars. Some highways and local roads came to a complete standstill as hippies with long hair and flower children in flowing skirts abandoned their cars in the road. Delivery trucks were blocked off from bringing in food, water and supplies. Even the talent couldn’t get in by ground. “They had to be helicoptered in,” Mimi recalled, laughing. What had once been an empty field, now became the set for arguably the most remembered, debaucherous and iconic concerts in American history — a symbol for the anti-establishment, 1960s counterculture movement. In the past 50 years since Woodstock, the concert has taken on near-mythical proportions. Rolling Stone listed it

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as number 19 of the 50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll. Not only was the three-day music lineup one of the most well-stacked of the era (with 32 legendary acts including Jimi Hendrix; Santana; Janis Joplin; Richie Havens; Creedence Clearwater Revival; the Grateful Dead; Sly and the Family Stone; The Who; Jefferson Airplane and The Band), the festival represented a moment in time when youth came together in spite of challenging conditions — both at the concert itself (without water, food, places to sleep or sanitary conditions), and culturally, (in the face of the Vietnam War and wake of the Civil Rights movement). Woodstock was an opportunity to stand for a spirit of love and community, to push back against the forces of hatred, violence and war. The massive Vietnam protests that had been happening across the country that summer gave momentum to Woodstock, Mimi said. She had seen the streets of New York City shut down by protesters, and would later see the protests on Washington D.C. reach crowds of roughly a half a million. “It was all a buildup of all of those activities. And then with the music backing it — saying this is not what we want. We want peace, we want love, we don’t want war, was a statement,” she said. “Woodstock was its own form of protest.” Or as one writer and Woodstock attendee, Susan Reynolds, wrote so eloquently in her 2011 essay: “The music bonded us; our humanity engulfed us; our sense of global significance embodied and empowered us as a swaggering band of youthful dreamers. The counterculture had a visual...For those who yearn to hear our personal stories, it seems to be a desire to know, on some level, how that felt.”

OPPOSITE Mimi Botshceller wears a Laura Ashley peasant dress her mother bought her. Most of her dresses would be ruined when she would develop photographs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had picture stains on all my clothes because I was short and had to lean over the chemicals. That dress was the only one that lasted,â&#x20AC;? Mimi said. LEFT Mimi Botshceller, while in college, studying art at Webster University. BELOW Mimi as a young adult wearing hippie pigtails.

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1969: Some Historical Highlights

Alligator Alley opens on Feb. 11, 1969.

The Florida Legislature symbolically ratified the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote May 13, 1969. While Florida was not one of the states that moved to ratify the 19th amendment back in 1919 when it was proposed, the state did pass a law granting all residents suffrage in 1921.

Super Bowl III, the first Super Bowl to officially be called the Super Bowl, is held in Miami on Jan. 12, 1969.

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For Mimi personally, Woodstock and the summer of ’69 made an indelible impression on her soul. The experience, she said, most likely altered her trajectory as a longtime artist, lover of music and art teacher, empowering youth to claim their own creative and political voices. She was a teacher at the The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for many years. One of her students, Dennis Friel, is widely known locally in Pompano Beach as the muralist whose work now adorns the new Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. Mimi’s own work still maintains a rather hippie aesthetic — abstract, spiritual, bright and ethereal. Flowers are a regular subject, as are stars and nature. She has recently gravitated to photography and mixed media work, often with a surrealist undercurrent. Writing, too, may be on her horizon as she is a woman

with many stories; such as meeting Salvador Dalí when she was 19, painting concert backdrops for the Marley Family, photographing Led Zeppelin’s very first U.S. show and, as a child, training in ballet with Russian defectors in New York City. Having coffee with Mimi is an exciting ride, and her storied life is evident in her layered and captivating artwork. She is an artist representative sitting on the Public Art Committee for Pompano Beach and has showcased her work multiple times at Bailey Contemporary Arts. Her son is a musician currently recording and living in Los Angeles, and her husband, Scott Sherman, works in advertising and is an accomplished guitarist playing in local band, The Wolfepak Band. Woodstock will forever remain a treasured memory — a turning point for both Mimi, and our nation. Y

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Recipients of homes in “A Rick Case Habitat Community” celebrate at a dedication ceremony on June 27 in Pompano Beach. Florida state representative Chip LaMarca stands center. Photo by Jeff Graves

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Pompano Beach Ceremony Addresses Affordable Housing Crisis in Broward County Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Pompano Beach to dedicate the first seven Habitat For Humanity homes in a new 77-home community, which will be the largest Habitat for Humanity project in Broward County’s history. BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

n June 27, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin, Former Pompano Beach Mayor and current County Commissioner Lamar Fisher, Pompano Beach District 4 City Commissioner Beverly Perkins, Rick and Rita Case and a long list of community leaders and dignitaries to dedicate the first seven homes completed in “A Rick Case Habitat Community.“ “A Rick Case Habitat Community” is a planned 77-home Habitat for Humanity development located at 1400 NW Sixth Ave. on nine acres of land between Blanche Ely High School and Hopewell Baptist Church. The community is the largest development project Habitat for Humanity of Broward has ever tackled and includes a park surrounded by 42 one-story homes and 35 two-story homes. The projected $18 million project is to be completed in phases, with the final completion date anticipated in mid-2022. The first seven homes are now move-in ready. “A Rick Case Habitat Community” gained national notoriety in March of 2017 when former presidential candidate and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ben Carson spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project at Hopewell Baptist Church, which was also attended by then Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Carson commended the project, saying it was a great example of public and private partnership. “We have three to four times as many people in need of affordable AUGUST 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

The Families

The seven families who were presented keys to their new homes at the June 27 dedication ceremony had an impressive list of careers, including: housing as we are able to provide,” Carson said at the groundbreaking. “We need to start thinking of the right kinds of ways to do things…This project right here is one of the things that works.” Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed this sentiment at this year’s June 27 dedication ceremony, saying the project is a great example of community partnership. Each of the seven completed homes had a corporate sponsor, which presented each receiving family with the keys to their new homes. While the homes were subsidized by the sponsor, the families for each home gave a $2,000 down payment and underwent a rigorous, highly competitive application process to receive a mortgage through Habitat for Humanity for their new home. Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, said that “there’s a misunderstanding out there that Habitat gives homes away or that it’s a lottery system.” “It’s not a giveaway,” she said. “The families are taking a mortgage. They have good jobs, they’re putting down

community, Habitat Broward received over 5,000 applications for only 15 open slots. From those, Habitat narrowed the batch to 1,247 based on the income requirements for a 30-year, zero interest mortgage on the homes, which were appraised around $175,000. After the number of applicants was narrowed to 1,247, they were invited to a series of informational sessions in which Habitat explains the process. “It is an 18-month journey,” Robin said. The participants are required to put in 300 sweat equity hours (including building the home, working in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore or in the office, and attending workshops). Families work on both their own home and their neighbors’ to encourage community building. Both parents and children attend workshops. After the 1,247 applicants learned about the requirements, Habitat was left with 630 applications. By looking at credit, job history and verifying incomes, Habitat whittled them down to 130. Using other, less objective

Victoria Griffin, who works as a patient access representative for Boca Regional Hospital and has been associated with the hospital for 15 years.

LEFT Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin with Rita and Rick Case at the Pompano Beach Habitat for Humanity opening ceremony in June. RIGHT Homes in “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach. Photos by Jeff Graves

a down payment, they’re putting in sweat equity and they are truly, truly, working so hard toward the dream of home ownership.” To paint a picture of the rigorous application process, Robin told Point! Publishing that in the initial application cycle for the Rick Case

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factors, the pool was narrowed to 25. Then Habitat performed home visits. Robin said Habitat looks for families who resonate with Habitat’s values and are determined to provide their children with a stable home environment and a good education. “They truly must want the

Edna McKinney, who has worked as the Registrar for William Dandy Middle School for 18 years, and her husband Tyronne McKinney Sr., who coaches at Northeast High and the American Youth Football League.

American Dream,” Robin said. While the house payment itself for the homes in the Rick Case community only calculates to around $400 a month, Broward County has extremely high property taxes and insurance. “Those [taxes] are half, if not over half, of their housing payment,” said Robin. “The total came to about $950 a month.” Habitat serves families who make 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and below, so the applicants needed to have a family income of around $38,000. The seven families who were presented keys to their new homes at the June 27 dedication ceremony had an impressive list of careers [see sidebar above], showing that home ownership in Broward County is

Tiesha Duncan, who has worked as a medical assistant for Holy Cross Medical Group for the last ten years.

Cassandra Baker, who works two jobs — one in campus safety for Broward College, the other as an Aviation Escort Officer for Akima Security Inc.

Deresha Ferguson, who has worked as the Service Coordinator for JM Lexus for the past four years.

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Cassandra Baker’s Family: SEATED Ai’Ziyah, Kendrah, and Aaliyah STANDING Cassandra and Eligah, 12 ABOVE RIGHT

Deresha Ferguson’s Family: Deresha, Daquan and Zion LEFT Pompano Beach District 4 Commissioner Beverly Perkins BELOW Gov. Ron DeSantis with Rita and Rick Case inside one of the new Habitat for Humanity homes.

difficult even for families with good, longstanding careers. Robin said that this is due to a lack of affordable housing. She called the affordable housing crisis a “South Florida epidemic.” According to a mid-2017 study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, South Florida ranks as the worst area in the entire nation for the gap between wages and cost of housing. Broward County ranks dead last out of all 67 counties in Florida. According to the 2018 Broward County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment by the Metropolitan Center at Florida International University, the average two-bedroom apartment costs $1,902 a month to rent — far beyond what is considered affordable for most working families.

Emeika Mejia, who has worked as a Financial Crime Specialist for Wells Fargo Bank’s Pompano Beach branch for nine years.

Krystal Brown; who has worked as a supervisor for Walmart for the last eight years.

of housing in our community. It’s a problem. The need, I think, is as dire, truly dire, as I’ve ever seen it.” By the time it is completed, “A Rick Case Habitat Community” aims to put a 77-home dent in the shortage of affordable housing in Broward County. The dedication of the first seven homes on June 27 was just the beginning, said Rita Case, Rick Case’s wife, who largely spearheaded the project. “This truly is a dream come true,” she said. “Its going to be a neighborhood to build families and futures together.” Y

In Broward County, 54 percent of renters are considered to be “costburdened,” meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs alone; and of those, 53 percent are considered “severely cost-burdened,” spending more than 50 percent of their wages on rent. “Every city is struggling with it [affordable housing],” Robin said. “But I think the uniqueness for us [in Broward] is that we are a hospitality and service-based workforce and our wages absolutely do not support the cost AUGUST 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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Imagination Lighthouse Point Resident Ellyn Okrent has dedicated her career to helping children develop and thrive. She serves as CEO for both Florence Fuller Child Development Center (FFCDC) and the Boca Raton Children’s Museum. In the past five years since the FFCDC took over operations, the museum has been reinvigorated and transformed into a vibrant place for children to exercise their imaginations and play. BY SARAH LICHT

When you first enter through the white picket fence surrounding the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, you are greeted by the sight of children gleefully playing with water displays and riding tricycles on windy sidewalks around the Museum’s lawn. To get to the front door, you walk past a pretend campground where kids can sit in a canoe on a blue tarp to catch invisible fish, or circle around a make-believe campfire to roast imaginary marshmallows on sticks. Next to that, a pirate ship invites children to navigate the seven seas and a carriage reminiscent of Cinderella transports young girls to the midnight ball. When entering the main building for the

Museum — a quaint, historic white cottage — your eyes will gravitate to a giant Lite-Brite in the front room — dozens of colorful pegs are plugged into the board to form flowers and houses. A little boy in a police officer uniform sits on the carpet, fiddling with play handcuffs, while another dressed as a firefighter plays with a toy truck. The boys found their costumes in the job-themed dress-up room where kids can try on pretend careers. A stack of blocks beckons future construction workers, while future veterinarians are drawn to a pet scale to weigh stuffed animals. Situated across the hall from this career zone is a miniature grocery store where children can buy produce with fabric dollar bills and help each

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other bag their buys. The museum is overflowing with a sense of wonder not commonly found in our technology-driven world. Watching children play with their hands and imaginations is a refreshing departure from the typical sight of children glued to smart phones and smart pads. While at the museum, visitors can partake in numerous programs, such as knitting clubs, soccer practice, art lessons, book clubs, as well as camp programs offered in the summer. The museum also offers packages for birthday parties and private events for children and adults alike. “It [the museum] is really one of Boca’s best-kept secrets,” said Okrent. “In a city with few activities for children and even less for toddlers and infants, the museum has been Boca’s crowned jewel for children’s entertainment and enrichment.” First opened in 1979, the museum’s two major features — Singing Pines and The Cottage — have historical roots. Singing Pines is one of Boca Raton’s oldest wooden structures, initially built in 1913 as a rooming house for women during World War I. In 1979, the Junior League, a social service organization, brought the home to its current site specifically to turn it into a children’s museum. The Cottage was built later in 1935 and has since been renovated. The antique charm of both buildings can be seen from their white shutters to the orange wood that lines the floors. For visitors who haven’t been to the museum recently, you will immediately notice that the overall quality

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— from the manicured lawn to the different toys and playthings available — has increased. In 2014, the City of Boca Raton (which owns the property and maintains the grounds on which the museum sits) recruited the Florence Fuller Child Development Center (FFCDC) — and subsequently Okrent — to manage it. The previous operator had run out of funding and the museum was facing imminent closure when, in 2014, the FFCDC agreed to step in. At that time the Boca Raton City Council

More Local Fun for Kids Sugar Sand Park

This 135-acre park is chock full of fun activities for families with young children. Families can spend hours here riding one of thirty jumping horses on the carousel, navigating the flora of South Florida on the nature trails and exploring the accessible and inclusive Science Playground, which offers slides, water features and a train station-themed toddler area. Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. WHERE: 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton ADMISSION: Free HOURS : Hours may vary, so check the times at

sugarsandpark.org/general-info

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

For the marine biologist in all of us, this nature center and sea turtle sanctuary teaches families about the importance of keeping our beaches clean, and gives guests an up-close and personal meeting with rescued sea turtles. The various nature trails surrounding the center lead to Gumbo Limbo’s butterfly garden and a beautiful collection of native Floridian foliage.

WHERE: 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton ADMISSION: Suggested $5 donation per person HOURS: Hours for the nature center and trails may vary,

so check the times at gumbolimbo.org/plan-your-visit

Butterfly World

Enjoy the great outdoors while surrounded by dozens of different butterflies and birds. also committed $50,000 to FFCDC to operate the museum. “The city came to us and said, ‘Will you take over the Children’s Museum? We believe in the mission and what this place does and how important it is to preserve for our children.’ Of course, we said sure,” said Okrent. Since then Okrent and the FFCDC has worked hard to update the property and improve the museum’s programming. The museum now sees approximately 25,000 visitors a year. “For stay-at-home moms the museum is a place for them to go to socialize with other mothers,” said Okrent, “My vision for the museum is to be a community gathering place where families can come together...to help foster that sense of community.” A sense of community is vastly important, Okrent said. She is no stranger to ensuring the welfare of children and our communities. Okrent served as the Executive Vice President of Kids in Distress — an organization focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect — for more than 27 years. She then became the Executive Director of the Milagro Center, a cultural arts center for disadvantaged children in Delray Beach. Now, Okrent is the tireless CEO of the FFCDC, which has two nationally accredited child development centers, in east and west Boca Raton. Those centers serve more than 850 children

WHERE: 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek ADMISSION: $29.95 for adults and seniors, $21.95 for

children (3-11) and free for children 2 and under HOURS: 9am - 5pm Monday-Saturday; 11am - 5pm Sunday Check the online calendar for special events and deals at butterflyworld.com/upcoming-events/

Lazerland

For those hot summer days, cool off inside Lazerland, an indoor arcade that features laser tag, bubble soccer and dodgeball. With brand-new virtual reality games, even the most tech savvy are sure to be entertained. WHERE: 413 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach ADMISSION: Pay-to-play based on attraction. Visit

lazerlandofpompano.com/open-play for prices. Hours: Contact Lazerland at 954-603-3259 to check open play hours.

Splash Adventure Water Park

Beat the heat at one of Deerfield Beach’s best water parks. Enjoy a fun filled play area with plenty of slides and gushing water for younger children.

WHERE: 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach ADMISSION: $6 for daily admission; $4.40 for admission

after 3pm

HOURS: 10am - 5:20pm

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and 600 of their families annually. The FFCDC specifically serves children who have grown up in circumstances that might limit development of their potential, compromise their health, impair their sense of self, or generally restrict their chances for successful lives. With the exorbitant cost of childcare in Florida (on average $8,694 annually, or $725 a month — more than in-state college tuition — according to the Economic Policy Institute’s 2016 numbers), the FFCDC fills a critical need

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for affordable childcare for families tight on finances, especially those working in service-industry jobs. As a professional in her field, Okrent has been acknowledged numerous times for her accomplishments. She received an award as one of the top 10 Nonprofit Business Women Leaders in the State of Florida by the Commonwealth Institute of South Florida; and was awarded a scholarship from the Harvard Business School Club of South Florida Foundation to attend the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at Harvard. Okrent said both the Boca Raton Children’s Museum and the FFCDC are always in need of volunteers. For those who are unable to volunteer, multiple fundraising events are held each year. To see a schedule of events, visit ffcdc.org. “We need people who believe in our mission and who want the best not only their children, but all children in our community,” said Okrent. For more information on how you can help, visit both ffcdc.org/volunteer/ and cmboca.org/how-you-can-help/. Y

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@ pointpubs. com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $20) $$ Moderate ($21-$40) $$$ Expensive ($41-$65) $$$$ Pricey (over $65)

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Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to

And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

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

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL 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. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. 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. 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 $$

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 decor 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 an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce 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 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai

dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$

Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733

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, 954-942-0740 $$$

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • 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 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. 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 Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $ Caffe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ This darling little spot on Atlantic Blvd. is exactly the sort of neighborhood place locals long for.

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• 40% IN THE BIZ EVERY MONDAY • $1 BEEF SLIDERS EVERY TUESDAY • $1 PULLED PORK SLIDERS EVERY WEDNESDAY • 65 CENT WING EVERY THURSDAY • HAPPY HOUR FROM 4 TO 7PM SUNDAY TO FRIDAY *EXCLUDING HOLIDAY & HOLIDAY WEEKENDS BURGER CRAZE | 2096 NE 2ND ST. DEERFIELD BEACH | BURGER-CRAZE.COM | (954) 596-5949

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Dining Out They serve up all your Italian favorites, plus a few that maybe you didn’t know you love. On a recent trip, we had the smoked salmon pizza for lunch. It was fresh, tasty and satisfying. They have a full menu with salads, sandwiches and entrées. Also, it’s a great place to grab a cappuccino. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 $$

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

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place

with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

38 years — talk about staying in 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 $$$$

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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 $$

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

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 Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional 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 $$

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place

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

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

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Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original rice bowl. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza were also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Ital-

ian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight 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, 954-5322771 $$-$$$

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 and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Men’s Night Every Wednesday • 5-9pm

Live Music Dockside Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-9pm

Jazz Brunch Sunday, August 4 • Brunch Menu Served 7:30am - 3pm • Live Music • 10am-2pm

Full Moon Fever Wednesday, August 14 $20 Lobster Specials • Live Music 5-9pm

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. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the At-

lantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced 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.) Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

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Dining Out Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to

make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood is served dai-

ly, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN 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. 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 $$ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place offering delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN Chef Pasquale’s fervent belief in

using fresh ingredients (so fresh that some are grown in his own home garden) and authentic Italian imported products is truly his trademark. Some of Trattoria Novello’s dishes are derived from his own childhood. While his family is from Southern Italy and much of the Trattoria Novello menu reflects that heritage, Chef Pasquale has intentionally crafted a menu with dishes from all regions of Italy. 2665 W. Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915. $$$

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 $ 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 $

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DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You can choose from a 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 an after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN Antonio’s has been around for decades 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 $$ Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 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 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ 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 $$

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 $$$

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

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

Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen. JAPANESE • THAI • SUSHI Don’t be fooled by the name, this restaurant serves much more than sushi. They have salads, ramen and noodle dishes, tempura and of course a plethora of inventive sushi rolls to choose from. They also have two other locations in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park. 949 S Federal Highway. 754-227-5489 $$ Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the Beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you:

lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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

hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We enjoyed 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 $$

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Dining Out Out to Lunch: Three Quick & Healthy Spots to Try BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU At our office, we take lunch seriously. Second only to scouring our community for breaking news stories, determining where to go for lunch is probably our most essential question of the day. Through an abundance of exploration, we have discovered dozens of Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and

Lighthouse Point restaurants worth trying. Take an hour break, get adventurous and consult this new series of articles for ideas. The OUT TO LUNCH series will regularly bring you lists of delicious restaurants to try for lunch. This is the first article in the series; but no fear, more is coming.

Living Green Fresh Market

This Pompano Beach restaurant is a quick spot for a fresh, healthy lunch. This boutique, organic grocery store has a deli counter with enormous wraps, pressed paninis, housemade pasta salads and side dishes. There’s also a hot bar, buffet style, with a variety of homemade soups, grilled or roasted meats, fresh veggies and rice dishes. The bakery features decadent desserts. And to drink, there’s cold-pressed juices, smoothies, kombucha on tap and a coffee

bar. Living Green prides itself on making everything 100 percent by hand, in house, daily using organic, free-range (and all that hippy -dippy stuff). This is a quick stop where everyone in your group (from your meat-and-potato eater, to your vegan and gluten free health nut) will find something to their liking. There are several tables inside and a few patio tables outside. Or, take your lunch onthe-go for a picnic in the park or a working lunch at the office.

Living Green is located at 413 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.

Pho Lavie

Pho Lavie is a fantastic change-of-pace from your typical sandwich/salad/ burger lunch Pompano Beach restaurant. This Vietnamese restaurant has giant bowls of pho with fragrant, flavorful broth, served with fresh herbs, bean sprouts and jalapeños on the side. The rice noodle bowls come topped with fresh herbs, crushed peanuts and seasoned, grilled meats. The zesty fish sauce and a dash of hoisin makes these bowls pop. Bahn Mi sandwiches pack a ton of flavor between buns. And might we suggest the spring rolls with peanut sauce or the Vietnamese crepes. Really you can’t go wrong here. The food is prepared with care, made by family recipes and packed with flavor. Pho Lavie is located at 3321 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. Call 954-941-4155 for more information from the Pompano Beach restaurant.

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Blue Ocean Poke

As one diner put it, this Deerfield Beach restaurant is “like the Chipotle of Poke.” Poke (pronounced ‘poh-keh’) is a Hawaiian cuisine traditionally known as a raw fish salad — essentially a sushi bowl. Blue Ocean Poke allows you to create your own. First you choose your base: white rice, brown rice, quinoa, spinach, mixed greens or a combination. Next, choose your protein: tuna, salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp, tofu or marinated tofu. Then choose from a variety of sauces, veggies and crunchy toppings. We recommend the spicy mayo and eel sauce, or the citrus ponzu and ginger turmeric sauce. WARNING: These bowls are addictive. There are so many combinations and options to try you will have to keep coming back for more. Blue Ocean Poke is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm; and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. For more information, visit blueoceanpokefl. com or call 954-708-2060.

Summer rolls at Pho Lavie

Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $ Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

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Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering

classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $

Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $

Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649 $

Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 $ Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $ Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9463150 $$ Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

Lunch & Dinner Full Liquor Bar 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach (954) 942-1733 • giannisofpompano.com MON-THURS 11am-2:30pm & 4-9:30pm FRI 11am-2:30pm & 4-10pm SAT 4-10pm SUN 4-9:30pm AUGUST 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Dining Out old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 $

from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057 $

Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $

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Gorilla Joe’s. • SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches,

subs, fresh salads and beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-8007311 $

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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. They have daily specials served with a draft beer for $8. And the truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3535 $

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 $

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and

that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro set-

ting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 $

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Ital-

ian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door). Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954941-0550 $-$$

Soho Subs. SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES Along with the hot

and cold subs you would expect, they also serve some more traditional sandwiches remeniscent of the old style New York Deli. Pastrami on rye anyone? All sandwiches are made fresh to order with a plethora of topping options. And for pickle fans, they have fantastic full or half sours. 2313 N Federal Highway, 954-889-6600 $

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344 $ Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498 $

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made

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Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available.

For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood

furniture create a modern-coastal atmosphere. The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 $

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

to the Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come to-

gether to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 $ Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $ Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

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

menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $ Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$

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