Lighthouse Point Magazine March 2019

MARCH 2019

Keeper Days Snapshots ANOTHER MEMORABLE WEEKEND IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT

City Beat REPORTER MARIE PULEO KEEPS YOU UP-TO-DATE ON CITY NEWS

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THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL — A MEDIEVAL MARVEL AT QUIET WATERS PARK Tara Bellido de Luna

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CONTEMPORARY DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $2.995 MILLION

COASTAL CHIC NORTH GRAND CANAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $3.495 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10127929.COM

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EXCEPTIONAL DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10148879.COM

ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

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

INTRACOASTAL POINT TENNIS COMPOuND LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $8.95 MILLION

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

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NEW LuXuRY DEEPWATER TOWNHOME LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $2.795 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10115457.COM

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and /or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties has listed, sold or participated in the sale of these properties. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller.

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$4,698,000 $3,225,000

5 Bedrooms / 6.5 Bedrooms/ 5.5Baths Baths

$2,950,000 $2,750,000 Bedrooms / 6.5 Baths 67Bedrooms/ 5 Baths

New Classic Coastal Style Stunning Lighthouse Point estatewaterfront home onmasterpiece a dramatic Magnificent home on one ofhome. the closest streets One of a kind, custom long water viewsInlet. from100’ 90’ of ondockage, deep water.

Award on Intracoastal point lot with and to the Hillsboro updated a private peninsula with 252’ 172’ of of waterfront water frontage. winningkitchen, designer.

Just one turnelevator to Hillsboro breathtaking water small views.boats. gourmet home theater, andInlet! pool. Dockage for a largepanoramic yacht or several

$2,595,000 $1,879,000 Bedrooms / 4.5 5 5Bedrooms/ 5.5Baths Baths

$1,879,000 $1,799,000 6 Bedrooms / 5.5 5 Bedrooms 4.5Baths Baths

Spectacular with 80' of deep water in Stately Marina area residence, locatedon close Magnificent waterfront estate, located one to of Stately Marina pool areahome residence, located close to the Placid. kitchen, new A/C. Verydock, close Hillsboro Inletstreets on 84infeet of deepPoint. water.100’ Lake thethe most desirable Lighthouse Hillsboro InletCustom on 84’ of deep water.

Private to the Inlet with views pool/spa. of the Marina.

Private dock, nowith fixed bridges. Sparkling pool/spa. of dockage unrestricted ocean access. noHillsboro fixed bridges.

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$1,799,000 $1,699,000

4 Bedrooms /3.5 4 Baths Bedrooms/ Baths

Beautiful newer luxury water front propertyThis in LHP! Stunning, newly constructed masterpiece.

Over $100k“Green” in improvements the last 2amenities. years. contemporary home featuresinultra-luxury Very closewindows to the and Hillsboro Marina.

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$1,699,000 $1,675,000

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Two-story Coastal Bayview Beautiful, newer luxuryhome homeininA-Rated Lighthouse Point!

District.with Heated water pool, home 80’School of waterfront oversalt $100k in improvements generator, 3-car garage. in the last 2 impact years. Allwindows/doors, impact windows.

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$2,750,000 $2,595,000 5 Bedrooms / 5.5 7 bedrooms/ 6.5Baths Baths

Magnificent estate, on one of Lighthousewaterfront Point estate homelocated on a dramatic the most desirable Lighthouse Point.and 100' Intracoastal point streets lot within252’ of waterfront of dockage with unrestricted oceanviews. access. breathtaking panoramic water

$1,799,000 $1,799,000 4 Bedrooms // 3.5 6 Bedrooms 5.5Baths Baths

New contemporary masterpiece in desirable Spectacular pool home with 80’ of deep water in Lighthouse on 93’ wide new canal.

Spectacular Lake Placid. Point Custom kitchen, A/C. Very close views, to thewater Hillsboro Inletpool, with sunken views ofBBQ the pit.

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$1,675,000 $1,449,000

Bedrooms / 4 5 5Bedrooms/ 5 Baths Baths

Newly renovated waterfront homeBayview with large Two-story Coastal home inpool A-Rated open loft,district. gourmet kitchen, on 80 feet of school Heated saltsituated water pool, home deep water withwindows/doors. covered summer kitchen. generator, impact 3 car garage.

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$1,350,000 $1,439,000

Bedrooms / 43Baths 35Bedrooms/ Baths

Spacious poolfront home on 80 feet of deep water Intracoastal home with beautiful views just off the Intracoastal.

Great 90’ waterfront location through the whole home. on water on for boaters, justlotminutes from Hillsboro oversized on Cul-de-sac Street!Inlet.

$849,000 $699,000

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$849,000 $899,000

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Beautiful poolopen homehome located in the desirable Bright and on 80’ of ocean Lighthouse Point Marina area. Impact windows, access waterfront in Lighthouse Point, down the private tropical pool and spa. street from Danbackyard Witt Park.with No Fixed bridges.

$558,000 $595,000

Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths 34 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths

Bright and open home on 80 feet of ocean Stunning, completely remodeled & professionally access waterfront Lighthouse Point, down the designed home in in Hillsboro Shores.

Large master street from Dan Witt Park. fixed bridges. with fireplace & sitting area.No Impact windows.

Venetian Isles deepwater home with Close to the Yacht Club, thispool home features amazing waterremodeled views to the North Grand impact long windows, kitchen and Canal.

Perfect homepool. for entertaining & relaxing! baths and sparking Quiet neighborhood.

Beautiful townhouse Westwith of A1A near the Beautifully remodeledjust home 2 car garage beach and Marriott Hotel. Private in the heart of Lighthouse Pointheated near thepool with water feature and very secureand entry gate.

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$549,000 $589,000 Bedrooms / 23 Baths 4 3Bedrooms/ Baths

$399,000 $450,000 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths 32 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths

$399,000 $235,000 Bedrooms / 22Baths 22Bedrooms/ Baths

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, bathprivate home Lovely single story home features a 2large with 2 car garage in the heart Lighthouse Point back yard, entertaining area,ofpool and 3 car near the Yacht All impact windows/doors. garage.

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LUXURY INTRACOASTAL HOME|Lighthouse Point, FL $5, 950, 000

5 B e d ro o ms/ 6 Baths/ + Cl ub Ro o m & L o ft $2,497,000

$1,595,000 5BR/3.5BA

5BR/5BA/2HB Magnificent Tuscan estate! Built in 2007,+ bonus club room, elevator, 80 ft. of deep water, 500 ft from Intracoastal, minutes to ocean water.

85-ft of deep water access to ICW. 2nd floor Master suite with bar, desk area and sitting room. Impact doors and windows.

Open floor plan w/ amazing kitchen.

3801 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

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$1,149,000 3BR/2BA

$899,000 3BR/2.5BA

Awesome East exposure, deep water located in Lake Placid. Updated split bedroom home, travertine patio, large pool with waterfall.

Deepwater home with 85-ft of water.

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Condo in the Point, endless water views, 5,500 sf, 5 BR + Library, 60ft deeded dock, 4 garage spaces.

Located in Lake Placid, 85ft. of deep water with $200K in recent upgrades marble floors & stairs, new impact glass, new dock & 20K lb. boat lift.

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$899,000 4BR/3BA

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3100 NE 23rd Ave, Lighthouse Point

Venetian Isles home with 90’ deep water, close to inlet, split floor plan, covered patio fenced in back yard.

3750 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$799,000 3BR/2.5BA

$749,000 3BR/2.5BA

Waterfront home, 1 fixed bridge, mins to the inlet in Lighthouse Point Estates. Free form pool, 2 patios & large side yard.

Large kitchen opens to oversized family room, 2 car garage, pool/spa/patio area with lavish landscaping.

2030 NE 30th St, Lighthouse Point

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$698,000 3BR/2BA

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Renovated home in Lake Placid. Wood look tile flooring throughout, new kitchen. Newly painted inside and out, impact French doors.

Located in Venetian Isles. Vaulted ceilings with wood beams, open floor plan and split bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, Master with walk in and large bath.

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VOLUME 19 NO. 3

As the parade goes by — Keeper Days Parade 2019. Photo by Joe Yerkovich

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LONGSHOT CHAMPIONS

The Lighthouse Point Dolphins 12 and under recreational flag football team played their hearts out, rose to the occasion and won the National Youth Flag Football Championship in Orlando. Read all about their journey and the tournament.

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BRIDGE VISION

The new and improved Atlantic Boulevard Bridge is almost finished. The decorative sails and marine-themed art are set to be installed this month. Lighthouse Point magazine met with local artist, Dennis Friel, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how he created the artwork.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around the Point

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City Beat

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Happy Snaps

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Try the Wine

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Creatively Cooking

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Personal Development

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Get Psyched

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Legal Matters

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Cantankerously Yours

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Dining Out

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Birthdays

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Be happy and worry too.

News and happenings from around the town including the Magic in the Moonlight Gala at the Hillsboro Lighthouse; the Garden Club’s annual Salad Luncheon and more!

Our tireless reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on city news including the hot topic of gas bunkering.

Pages upon pages of smiling faces from the recent Keeper Days Weekend

Affordable California cabernet is a thing.

Taking advantage of what’s on sale at the grocery store.

Focus on the positive.

Getting accepted to an elite college can be stressful but does it really matter that much?

The importance of a co-trustee for a revocable trust.

If you could talk to your appliances.

Even a kvetch needs a mentor.

Our comprehensive listings of area restaurants.

Kids and pets celebrate too.

Check out what we have cooking online.

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Tara Bellido de Luna with Keita the horse photographed at the Florida Renaissance Festival in March at Quiet Waters Park by Joe Yerkovich.

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0 0 0 , 5 $ 3,89 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 5 BD / 5.5 BA, pool, garage This spectacular Bahamian style builder’s private home boasts a rare combination of Intracoastal waterway and beach in front, and 100 ft. of protected yacht dockage that is just seconds to the inlet. Features exquisite ceiling designs, resort style pool and spa, summer kitchen and barbeque, and much more!

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5 BD / 4.5 BA, 4-car garage. Las Palmas Landing’s Finest Beach Front Estate, this property features wide water views of the Intracoastal and a private white sand beach. The home includes 24’ vaulted ceilings, 8’ front doors, and marble flooring.

The best wide water views in the exclusive enclave of Little Harbor just off of Hillsboro Blvd. east of US1! Fabulous east exposure on this vacant waterfront lot ready for you to build your beautiful new home.

2 BD / 2.5 BA Spectacular 7th floor condo at the exclusive Ocean Grande, with breathtaking ocean to Intracoastal views. Fully furnished with only the best.

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

Worry and Be Happy I worry a lot, yet I think it might be a good thing. Listen, I get it, some of my worries are ridiculous. My daughter is a huge fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” but I can’t watch it with her. When I do catch a glimpse of an episode, my imagination gets the best of me. Without fail, I convince myself that no matter how unusual the patient’s symptoms are, I too am afflicted with the same ailment.

I did manage to watch one episode where a couple was in the emergency room after a train wreck. They were back-to-back and totally alert with a metal rod piercing through both of their torsos. I was fairly confident I did not have a rod going through me (although I did check.) And I rarely ride trains, so there’s that.

While I wish I was a touch more carefree, I know that worrying serves a purpose. For instance, if I Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Photo by bublik_polina

wasn’t worried about getting the disease of the week a la Grey’s Anatomy, I would most likely subsist on Mallomars and potato chips. And although I worry quite bit, I’d like to think that all this nervous thinking keeps me motivated to do what’s best in all realms of my life.

The other night I was scrolling through instagram when I saw a photo of Martha Stewart entering the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The vault is buried

inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, between Norway and the North Pole.

Basically, the seed bank is just that — it’s a place where seeds are stored safely. According to croptrust. org, there are many such collections around the world but they are vulnerable to catastrophes or natural disasters or sometimes they just don’t have the funds to properly store the seeds. And the loss of a crop is irreversible. Imagine life without watermelons. That’s no fun. What would we eat at barbecues?

One might ask, “Why have a seed bank at all?” Well, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the ultimate back-up plan. It’s like “the cloud” — but for seeds. But it’s not a cloud. It’s underground.

So now I don’t have to worry about crop extermination. I Cross that one off the list because somewhere in remote Norway lies a packet of watermelon seeds.

The good part about the seed bank is that it is an astounding example of human ingenuity. (The bad part is that it gets you thinking about disaster.) I suppose some scientist somewhere woke up in a cold sweat one night and thought, “Crap, we better start collecting and protecting seeds so we can have strawberries in the event the earth turns to ash.”

(She probably doesn’t watch “Grey’s Anatomy either.)

My point is that if someone hadn’t been worried and smart enough to know we should be concerned about crop extermination, then we wouldn’t have the seed vault at all.

As far as I can tell, a little bit of worry is not only normal — it can be the impetus for positive steps such as the seed vault. I’m certainly no expert on worrying — just someone who knows that if I didn’t care about fitting into my jeans, I would eat ice cream every night and own a lot of tunics.

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

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Garden Club of Lighthouse Point’s Annual Salad Luncheon

Magic in the Moonlight Gala at the Hillsboro Lighthouse

The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point’s annual luncheon will feature a presentation on the conservation projects taking place at Deerfield Island Park. The guest speaker will be Ira Wechterman, the President of Friends of Deerfield Island Park. The event will also feature a fresh salad lunch, Chinese auction and hat contest.

WHEN: Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 11am WHERE: The Pink Church, 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $20; Please RSVP to Pat Noble at 954942-4957. For more information contact club chair Caroline Steffen at c.caroline.steffen@aol.com, or visit the Garden Club of Lighthouse Point’s website, lhpgc.org

Celebrate 112 years of light at the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests at this year’s Magic in the Moonlight Fundraising Gala will enjoy dinner, a DJ, dancing, cocktails, a silent auction and a rare tour of the lighthouse’s lens room. Please dress in elegant black and white and wear shoes appropriate for climbing the stairs to the lens room.

WHEN: Friday, March 22 from 6:30 to 11pm WHERE: Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests can park at the Pompano Beach Parking Garage just north of the Atlantic Blvd. Bridge on A1A where they will be picked up and chauffeured by two old-time trolleys to the Lighthouse.

COST: $150 per person; VIP diamond tables for eight guests are also available for $1,200; Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Call 786-251-0811 or email media@hillsborolighthouse.org for more information.

Seafood Festival is Hightailing it to a New Location After 34 years on the beach, the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival is moving to Pompano Beach Community Park & Amphitheater. The new venue will have more room for food, arts and vendors, plus more parking options. Musical acts will perform primarily at the Amp. The festival will take place April 26 - 28. Look for details in the April issue of Lighthouse Point magazine.

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27th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival Every February and March, the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach transforms from a simple nature park into a grand and whimsical, immersive world inspired by the Renaissance era. A castle entrance beckons guests to enter through its arches; a king and queen perch on their thrones to watch knights joust; children thrust lances through a golden ring while riding a wooden horse down a steep greased cable called a Quintain; performers recite Shakespeare and perform daring acts of acrobatic bravery; and adults learn to throw axes and watch expert demonstrations, such as an archer who can nail a target with his handmade wooden bow from a spectacular distance. At this celebration, hungry festivalgoers sink their jaws into juicy turkey thighs and guzzle cold beer while admiring the elaborate costumes of their fellow lads and ladies.

“Our festival provides people of all ages the chance to escape into an alternate universe with invigorating activities, and our growing assortment of themed weekends,” said Bobby Rodriguez, the founder and producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Florida Renaissance Festival attracts more than 100,000 annual attendees and this year will be celebrating its 27th year in existence, its 20th year in Deerfield Beach. More than two million people have participated in the festival since it began.

This year over 100 artisans and 100 performers will be in attendance. Every one of the festival’s seven weekends boasts a new theme, including: Bodacious Bodices and Wenches (March 2 & 3); Swashbucklers and Sirens (March 9 & 10); Kilts and Colleens (March 16 & 17); and lastly, Magic, Witches and Wizards (March 23 & 24). Attendees are highly encouraged to wear costumes in theme.

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to sunset from through March 24.

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: One day adult admission is $25; Kids ages 6-11 are $12; Children under 5 are free. A season pass for all seven weekends is $112 for adults and $59 for kids. Parking is complimentary and VIP parking is available for $20. Entrance to Quiet Waters Park is $1.50 per person. Visit ren-fest.com to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be available on site.

Leg Three of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Competition

The 2019 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series, one of the largest sailfish fishing competitions in all of Florida, is almost over. The third and final leg of the competition will take place April 3-7. The third leg will be hosted by DoubleTree Grand Hotel (1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33132). The kickoff party will be on Wednesday, April 3 from 7pm-10pm. The competition days are April 5 and 6 from 8am-4pm. The awards ceremony will take place April 7 from 11am to 1pm.

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Curtis Arnett Will Be Named Artist of the Year Before this Year’s Annual Florida Highwaymen Show Florida’s famed Highwaymen painters will once again showcase their work at an annual reception. The original Florida Higwaymen are a legendary group of 26 selftaught, African-American painters (including one woman) who created hundreds of iconic South Florida landscapes including the Florida Everglades, moonlit beaches and sunrises. The artists were made famous in the late 1950s and 60s when they sold their works from the trunks of their cars along U.S. Highway 1 for as little as $10. The artists used painting to escape the tomato fields and orange groves during segregation.

In partnership with the event, The Pompano Beach Historical Society will also present The Artist of the Year Award to Curtis Arnett, one of the youngest Highwaymen who sold his paintings in the 1960s. Arnett started painting young, selling his first painting for $6 at the age of 16.

While in grade school Arnett met Alfred Hair, a charismatic Highwaymen painter who came to do a painting demonstration at Arnett’s school. At the time, the young Arnett had never heard of oil paints. He eagerly went home to experiment using leftover paint he found in old paint cans from construction sites and began painting on construction board.

Later he met A.E. Backus, another artist known for

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influencing the signature style of the Highwaymen.

Arnett told Backus he wanted to paint landscapes. Backus replied he should head over to Frankie and Johnny’s, a nearby bar known for its raucous customers. There, Arnett met some of the artists in his neighborhood and began selling his work with the Highwaymen. He is best known for his tropical landscapes.

There will be multiple events taking place in celebration of the Highwaymen Show, including: WHEN AND WHERE: The Artist of the Year award will be presented to Curtis Arnett on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at The Pompano Beach Historical Society (217 NE Fourth Ave., Pompano Beach). A presentation will be given about Arnett’s life. Light food will be served.

• A show preview and reception will take place on Friday, March 22 from 7 to 9pm at the Historic Woman’s Club (314 NE Second St., Pompano Beach). Attendees will get first-looks at paintings and spend one-on-one time with the artists. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. The reception is $40pp. Tickets can be purchased at pompanohistory.com • The show will continue on Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 3pm at the Historic Woman’s Club (314 NE Second St., Pompano Beach). The Kester Cottage Museums will also be open for tours. Cost is $5/pp. For more information, please email info.pompanohistory@gmail.com or call 954-782-3015.

In honor of March’s Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCa) will present a solo exhibition by Florencia Clement de Grandprey. The local artist has dedicated much of her career to projecting positive and inspiring images of women.

“My series of Empowered Women began in 2014 and continues today. This collection includes a tribute to all the amazing mothers who fight to bring up physically and emotionally healthy children, to confident women who are comfortable with their bodies, to natural beauties proud of their heritage, and to those of us who are different

and don’t necessarily fit in to societal standards,” said Grandprey. “You will find my contribution is uplifting and empowering, sometimes a little daring, but always tasteful.”

WHEN: A free artist talk will take place on March 23 at 2pm. Grandprey’s exhibition will be on view in the West Gallery/Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters from Feb. 1 through March 30.

The exhibit will be open during the shop’s normal hours: Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am to 5pm and Saturday 7:30am to 3pm. Bailey Contemporary Arts is located at 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

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Soroptimist of Pompano Beach’s Annual Fundraiser, Nash Bash

St. Ambrose Carnival & Music Festival

Live music all weekend long, tons of rides, food and fun await families at the St. Ambrose annual carnival. The selection of bands this year brings performers from Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and beyond. Festival organizers say the music will be the highlight of this year’s festivities.

The music lineup is as follows: Thursday, Feb. 28: 6:30 - 7:30 The Baron Sisters 8:00 - 10:15 Completely Unchained Friday, March 1: 5:30 - 6:30 Jacob Reese Thornton 7:00 - 8:30 Southern Blood 9:00 - 11:15 Tori Rossi & Will Plus Saturday, March 2: 1:30 – 2:30 TBD 3:00 - 5:00 School of Rock Coral Springs 5:30 - 7:00 Solid Brass 7:30 - 8:45 Rogue Theory Band 9:00 - 11:15 Pure Heart Band” A tribute to Heart

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

Food and other activities available for purchase.

The Soroptimists of Pompano Beach are going country this year with their annual fundraising event, themed “Nash Bash.”

Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Nashville best. Auctions, music, entertainment, a dinner buffet, full open bar, 50/50 cash drawing, wine wagon and complimentary parking are all part of the fun. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Soroptimist Education Awards (which financially aid women and single mothers to pursue their educations), Flite Center (which assists and guides young adults aging out of the foster care system), Woodhouse Inc. (a home for severely disabled adults in Pompano Beach) and other local nonprofits.

WHEN: Saturday, March 9 from 6:30 to 10:30pm WHERE: Pavillion Grille, 301 Yamato Rd. #1201, Boca Raton COST: Tickets are $100 and can be purchased from any member of the Pompano Beach Soroptimist Club. Or, contact Rebecca B. Walzak by phone at 561-459-7070, or email at Becky@rjbwalzak.com.

Saint Ambrose Friday Fish Fry Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School will be having their Fifth Annual Lenten Fish Fry. The menu includes beer-battered cod, Syracuse salt potatoes and homemade coleslaw. Beverages will be available for sale and take out is available. Everyone is welcome. All the proceeds raised go directly to Saint Ambrose Catholic School.

WHEN: Fridays, March 8 and 29 from 5 to 8pm.

WHERE: In the Parish Hall at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach.

COST: Tickets available at the door, $10 per adult, $5 per child.

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Go for the Gold

The Pompano Beach High School (PBHS) Athletic Booster Club is a group of dedicated parents, coaches and administrators who strive to support all the athletic teams at PBHS. The Annual Golf Tournament is the most highly anticipated event during the school year, however the club also raises funds for uniforms, equipment and this year, assisted the newest team sport on the roster, Lacrosse.

Scholarships are awarded to senior athletes who meet the program’s criteria. The club contributes to the International Traveling Tornadoes who travel abroad and to the International Summit when foreign exchange students attend PBHS. Please visit the Athletic Booster Club’s tab on the school website for details regarding events, scholarships and membership information.

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Pompano Beach High School Athletic Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament The Pompano Beach High School (PBHS) Athletic Booster Club will host their 16th Annual Golf tournament at the Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course. There will be a luncheon immediately following at Galuppi’s with prizes and a silent auction. Come out for a fun day of golf while supporting PBHS sports. Reserve your team now before it fills up! For more information, please contact the Booster Club at pbhsabc@ gmail.com.

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WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 7am registration, 8am shotgun start WHERE: Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, Greg Norman Signature Course, 1101 N. Federal Highway COST: $110/individual golfer, $440/foursome, $20 luncheon only. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact the Booster Club at pbhsabc@gmail.com.

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BY MARIE PULEO

City Maintains Its Stance Against Dockside Gasoline Delivery Due to Safety Concerns A large number of residents turned out for the Feb. 12 City Commission meeting to have a discussion about a service they would like the City to allow for Lighthouse Point boaters: gasoline delivery to private homes and docks for their boats, which they say is cheaper and more convenient than purchasing gas at a marina.

The City currently allows delivery of diesel fuel, but not gasoline, due to fire safety concerns.

The impetus for the discussion was a request made at the Jan. 8 City Commission meeting by Commissioner Earl Maucker, who said he had been approached by numerous residents who are interested in dockside gasoline delivery. He said a fuel delivery vendor who resides in Lighthouse Point had told him that there are new technologies in place that make it much safer than in the past. City Commissioners recalled discussing this topic several times in past years, but no further action was ever taken due to the fire safety risks.

“Whether you agree that we should have delivery or not isn’t as important to me as having a dialogue about it,” Maucker told the Commission.

“We are a boating community, we should be able to fuel up at our home.

The cost is significantly different.”

He said the residents deserved an opportunity to be heard, and to hear from the fire chief, and if the Commissioners are against dockside gasoline delivery, the residents deserve to know why they are against it.

Maucker made a motion to have Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin prepare a report detailing his thoughts and concerns about dockside gasoline delivery in the city. The motion carried in a 3-2 vote, and Gilmartin presented his report at the Feb. 12 City Commission meeting.

According to Gilmartin, home gas delivery is a dangerous proposition.

“Gas is flammable at all times,” he said. “It can be lit at minus 45 degrees, so basically, at all times, gas is giving off fumes that can be ignited. That’s the danger.”

Gilmartin explained that gasoline is lighter than water so it floats, and that’s why the fire department uses firefighting foam to put out gasoline fires. But the foam is expensive and the fire department only keeps a total of 80 gallons on hand – a 30-gallon tank on each truck and 20 gallons of spare foam at the station – and a lot of it would be needed when dealing with big boats and a lot of gas.

Gilmartin also noted that the fire department’s staffing is limited, with only six people on duty per shift.

One of the other main dangers associated with gasoline is static electricity that’s caused when the gasoline flows through the hoses.

“As far as the fire department is concerned, we’re trying to err

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on the side of safety,” said Gilmartin. “We want everybody to be as safe as possible.”

During the lengthy discussion, residents expressed their views on the issue.

“We are a boating community, we should be able to fuel up at our home,” said one resident. “The cost is significantly different.”

“My savings to me on a once-a-month fill-up is about $450, or approximately $6,000 a year,” said another resident.

A number of people pointed out that surrounding cities like Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Fort Lauderdale allow home gasoline delivery.

One opponent said: “Lighthouse Point is different from other cities. We don’t have to do everything other cities do.”

The owner of a fuel truck company in Boca Raton told commissioners about the technology his trucks and nozzles are equipped with, including grounding against static electricity and three cut-off points for the fuel.

A resident who ran a boatyard for 20 years said technology improvements are in the boats, which now have outboard engines. He also noted that at home boats are cold when fueling up, whereas at the marina the boats are hot, which is an increased risk.

Some people said they really didn’t see the safety issue because in the neighboring cities that do have home gasoline delivery, they have not heard of any incidents ever happening.

“Just because nothing has happened, doesn’t mean it won’t happen,” a resident said in response.

“It’s a policy question,” said Commission President Jason Joffe. “I don’t think there is a definitive right or wrong answer. The answer of allowing it is right, if sixty years go by and there’s never an incident. The answer is completely 100 percent wrong if we allow it and, God forbid, something happens.”

“It’s an increased risk. It’s not even a little risk, it’s a big risk…an explosion,” said Commissioner Michael Long. “Our job up here is for the health and safety of our residents, and that is my biggest concern and always has been when this issue has come up.”

“It’s a risk I don’t believe is worth taking,” said Commissioner Kyle Van Buskirk, “not only for our boating residents but our nonboating residents.”

“I understand and respect all the safety concerns…but I think it’s a conversation that should continue,” said Commissioner Maucker. “I don’t think we should just stop it tonight. I think there are legitimate issues raised by our residents and we should keep an open mind.”

None of the other commissioners were in support of continuing the discussion.

“Lighthouse Point is different from other cities. We don’t have to do everything other cities do.”

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Lighthouse Point Police Use Florida’s Gun Law to Seize Firearms It was a year ago this month that the Lighthouse Point Police Department obtained the first Risk Protection Order (RPO) issued in the state of Florida as provided for under the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act that was signed into law on March 9, 2018.

It allowed police to temporarily seize firearms from a 56-year-old Lighthouse Point man deemed to pose a significant danger to himself or others.

A temporary RPO was obtained from a Broward County Circuit Court judge on March 16, 2018. About a week prior, the man had been taken to a facility for involuntary psychiatric treatment under the state’s Baker Act, and willingly surrendered the weapons and ammunition in his possession.

The court found there was “good cause to believe the man may suffer from recurring mental health issues,” and on March 30, 2018 granted an RPO for a period of 12 months.

Since then, the Lighthouse Point Police Department has obtained three additional 12-month RPOs to temporarily prevent individuals at high risk from accessing firearms.

“I think it’s important to have a system in place that allows law enforcement to work with the courts to get these handguns away from people who pose dangerous risks to people in the community and the general public,” said

numerous firearms and was planning to use them. He made numerous rambling statements about “blowing” (shooting) people away or “blowing” their heads off, and that he had armor-piercing hollow point ammunition. Due to the threats the man was making, a police officer accompanied fire rescue in the ambulance. Upon arriving at the hospital, the man told a doctor that, in addition to drinking, he had taken pills in an effort to harm himself. Lighthouse Point police turned over Baker Act documents to the medical staff, who took custody of the man.

The third RPO was granted on Aug. 1, 2018 in the case of an attempted homicide in the parking lot next to Packy’s Sports Bar on Federal Highway. According to police records, on May 25, 2018, just before 2am, a 29-year-old Deerfield Beach man exited the bar, approached a man seated in his car, engaged in conversation, and then pulled a handgun from his pocket.

He aimed it at the man’s head and fired a single shot. The bullet missed the victim’s head, penetrated the driver’s seat head rest, and continued through to the right rear passenger seat. The shooter attempted to fire a second shot, but the victim was able to grab the gun and point it in an upward direction. When Lighthouse Point police arrived on the scene, the shooter had already fled, but four days later, an arrest was made at his residence.

The fourth RPO was granted on Sept. 6, 2018, in a case involving a Lighthouse Point man who stated he was cleaning his firearm when it went off and shot through the wall into the apartment next door, where nobody was home.

The first two RPOs are set to expire soon.

Within 30 days of their expiration dates, the police department is required to tell the court if they intend to petition for a 12-month extension of the RPOs or let them expire.

The police department has put a process in place, whereby 90 days before the expiration date of an RPO, police will begin making contact with people who were directly affected by the behavior of the person who was issued the RPO. If these people have had additional contact with the person, police will enquire about the person’s demeanor and behavior to determine if there are circumstances that warrant seeking an extension of the RPO from the court. In addition, police will look at any incidents or calls for service involving the person throughout the year, said Licata.

The objective is to build a compelling case to bring before the court if the individual is still deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.

“I think it’s important to have a system in place that allows law enforcement to work with the courts to get these handguns away from people who pose dangerous risks to people in the community and the general public.”

—Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata.

Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata.

“There are a lot of steps you have to go through in order to get these RPOs,” he said. “The courts didn’t make it easy, and rightfully so, because you want to protect people’s second amendment rights.”

But when there are conditions that suggest someone should not be in possession of firearms because of safety risks, it’s a good tool for law enforcement to have, he said.

The second RPO was granted to the police department on April 5, 2018 for a 55-year-old Lighthouse Point man who, according to the police report, was intoxicated and having a severe diabetic episode when first responders arrived. He told them that they should not approach his house as he had

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BY MARIE PULEO

City’s Canal Dredging Project Is Set to Get Underway EXCHANGE CLUB PARK WILL BE USED AS TEMPORARY SPOILS SITE Maintenance dredging of various city canals is expected to start in mid-March. The most recent survey of all the city’s canals shows that certain canal channels have a buildup of silt and sediment as a result of stormwater runoff and tidal flow, and they no longer meet the minimum depth requirement of five feet below mean low tide.

Thirteen canal sections will be dredged to bring the channels back to the required depth and to the typical bottom width of 40 feet. The areas to be dredged include parts of the Kingfisher Waterway and Ibis Waterway west of Lighthouse Drive, the Pelican Waterway, North Grand Canal (west of the bridge on Northeast 22nd Avenue), Flamingo Waterway, and the western portions of Alamanda Waterway, Royal Poinciana Waterway and Coral Key Waterway. Dredging will be carried out only in the channels, which start about 20 feet from the face of the seawall. A total of approximately 10,000 cubic yards of material is expected to be removed.

Exchange Club Park will be closed to the public during the dredging project as it will be used as a temporary deposit site for the dredged material, or spoils.

The material will be placed in the park and remain there until it dries out. Once the material dries out, it will weigh less and be cheaper to haul away by truck for permanent disposal.

The last time city canals were dredged was about nine years ago. The upcoming dredging work is anticipated to take about three months to complete, depending on the amount of material that’s removed, and whether or not the City determines that other waterways need to be dredged. The estimated cost of the project is about $300,000, with $45,000 coming from the city’s Infrastructure Fund and $255,000 coming from the Marine Fund.

The dredging project was supposed to take place over a year ago, but got delayed because the City had to get approval from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) to use the Exchange Club Park property as a temporary deposit site. Since the 1930s, the primary purpose of the property, which is owned

by FIND, is to serve as a deposit site for materials dredged from the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro Inlet. The City also needed to negotiate an agreement to sublease the property from the City of Pompano Beach, which leases the land from FIND. The property falls within the Pompano Beach boundary.

The City will pre-test the soil on the property before the dredged material is placed there, and will test the soil again after all the material has been hauled away to make sure there are no contaminants. If contaminants are found, layers of soil will be removed until testing shows there are none remaining.

Dredging work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8am till about 5pm.

The presence of dredging equipment in the channels is expected to cause only minor temporary disruptions to local boating traffic, and accommodations will be made to allow boaters to pass safely during dredging operations.

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City Continues to Make Strides In Bond Issue Process City officials are continuing to complete steps in the process that will lead to obtaining funds from the $16.5 million bond issue that the Lighthouse Point electorate approved in the Nov. 6, 2018 election.

In December, the City filed a bond validation action in Broward County Circuit Court, which is a statutory requirement for the issuance of General Obligation bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

On Feb. 13, at a Bond Validation Hearing held in Broward County Circuit Court, a judge issued an order to validate the bonds.

The court’s task in the bond validation was to determine whether the City has legal authority to issue the bonds, whether the purpose of the bonds is legal, and whether the issuance of the bonds complies with the requirements of law.

Lighthouse Point’s city administrator and finance director had to give testimony at the hearing. Also in attendance were the mayor, city clerk, city attorney, and the City’s bond counsel.

The City must now wait for the appeal period to expire, which is 30 days from the date the validation order was issued. After the appeal period expires, the City can then proceed with the bond issue.

The City is currently working with the lender, the Florida Municipal Loan Council, on the preliminary bond documents. According to Mayor Glenn Troast, the target date for closing on the bond is prior to May 1, and a more precise date might be determined in mid- to late March. >>>

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Plant a Living Lighthouse Point Christmas Yacht ClubTree Update

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By Donna Torrey who will serve as the City’s A land use change that is being requested by the developer of the Lighthouse representative for all construction Point Yacht Club, Terry Paterson, is scheduled to be reviewed at the Planning activities related to the projects and Zoning Board’s March 5 meeting, which will include a public hearing. that will be carried out with the The developer submitted a revised land use plan amendment application bond The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because theyproceeds. grow too tall, and are to the City by Feb. 1, which was the deadline for it to be placed on the March 5 In January, the City issued this meansagenda. shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage. a Request for Qualifications developer requesting a land use plan amendment change aifportion child, I used The to get very issad thinking about all the trees toPlease, you own one, don’t outside.

They just (RFQ)plant for theitproject manager the yacht club property fromthat “commercial recreation” that were of cut, but then I learned Christmas tree to “multifamily” don’t belong in our Florida landscape.

Fortunately, position and all responses had there in order to buildstates luxury and townhomes, the salea of which wouldreally excellent choices to be submitted the wish City byto have farming is residential big business in many considered are some for thoseto who subsidize a new state-of-the-art yacht club facility.

Feb. A selection renewable resource. a living holiday tree that can be25. planted intocommittee the landscape, will review and rank the project At its December meeting, the Board reviewed a land use plan amendment Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum. manager candidates. The City will application submitted by the developer that requested 11 dwelling units per it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus negotiate a fee arrangement with acre. While all Board members were in favor of residential units, they did not people who would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress the highest ranked candidate, and want to approve the land use change because they feel that 11 units per acre is two options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

(Cupressus arizonica).

Both evergreens make a striking, low the contract will be brought to the too high a density and not compatible with the area.

City Commission for approval.

The mind is one of those “darling” What probably maintenance At the comes request to of the attorney representing the developer, the Board votedaddition to the landscape, and are great bird selection process shouldThey take 3grow to 4 little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. attractors, both for nesting and as a food source. to continue the land use plan amendment application to its Feb. 5 meeting, weeks, said Troast.

While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. with the condition that the applicant work with staff and submit a different The City has already started grow to be proposal quite large, and quickly!

The result is that they shape makes perfect Best of all, for them to review. A revised application was not received in time totheir pyramidal preparing an RFQ for thethe hiring of LHP the Feb. 5 agenda, so it wasand continued the March 5 meeting. tree! are bootedplace out itofonthe houseplant world into, to(you Christmas an architect but wants whoever is

guessed it) the outside world!

Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has turned into an environmental menace! Norfolk Island pines are considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal

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PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH The annual Keeper Days weekend included and opening dinner on Friday, Feb 8 at The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. This year the City honored retired athletic supervisor Bernie Conversi, State Rep. Chip LaMarca and Ret. Fire Chief David Donzella. The celebration continued on Saturday with a 5K race, the Keeper Days Parade and a concert with fireworks in Dan Witt Park. The weekend activities wrapped up with a Family Sports Day at Frank McDonough Park. Hats off to everyone who worked and volunteered to make the weekend such a success.

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Try the Wine

Affordable California Cabernet Sauvignon

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LET’S TALK ABOUT MODESTLY PRICED CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, FULL-BODIED RED WINES YOU CAN BUY AT the supermarket without doubling or tripling your grocery bill. After that, I want to mention briefly the 2015 Italian wine vintage, a boon at every price level for wine lovers.

I’ve avoided highlighting California cab in my earlier columns. Those have been mostly about trying reasonably priced wines you might not have tried before, like wines from Portugal, and about appreciating different styles of certain wines, such as German riesling or Australian shiraz. California cabernet sauvignon wines, on the other hand, seem to be everywhere: bars, restaurants, receptions and row upon row in wine stores. If you’ve tasted red wine, you’ve probably had a glass of California cab somewhere.

California cabernet sauvignon, especially when made from grapes grown in California’s Napa Valley, is the unrivaled king of American wines, and for good reason.

To many, it embodies the ideal for full-bodied red wines: sleek, bold and full of dark red fruit richness and other interesting, sometimes surprising flavors. A problem is premium California Cabs are often very expensive. $50$100 a bottle is common, and many sell for well over $100.

gritty. Better to let such wines rest in a dark cool place for a couple of years. Rough edges should soften and flavors will usually develop more completely.

ENJOYABLE CALIFORNIA CAB FOR UNDER $40?

But what about the California cabs that aren’t so expensive? Can you buy a bottle of good, enjoyable California cab for less than $40, or even less than $15?

The answer is definitely yes, although it would be unfair to expect wines selling in these price ranges to deliver the same quality or complexity as more expensive premium California cabs made with better grapes.

There’s a more interesting question, however.

Are California cabs in the $25-35 range more enjoyable than ones that sell for around $15?

Well…sometimes. There are both good and not-so-good wines available in both price categories. They’re just different quantities — that is different styles. The least expansive California cabs are typically made in enormous quantities with less expensive, lower quality grapes.

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Can you buy a bottle of good, enjoyable California cab for less than $40, or even less than $15? The answer is definitely yes.

(Expect to pay twice as much in many restaurants because of usual mark-ups.) Also, as I’ve cautioned before, newly available premium cabs may not be at their best when drunk too soon after their release. Some can be too fruity or overpowering, and the harsh young tannins in some can be distracting by making your mouth feel dry and

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COMPARING AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA CABS

To explore these differences, some friends and my wife and I tried a modest experiment. I purchased several pairs of widely available California cabernet sauvignon wines made by four large wine companies: Louis M. Martini, Robert Mondavi, Hess and Rodney Strong. One bottle in each pair cost between $9 and $18, and the other bottle cost between $24 and $35. The results were interesting and unexpected. Fortunately, these cabs, like many others in these price ranges were made to be consumed when released, although some could benefit from aging.

Some of the wines we tasted were truly enjoyable; sadly, a couple were disappointments. For the most part, the pricier wines were in the style of classic full-bodied California cabernet sauvignon. All the under $20 wines were lighter, less bold and less alcoholic. Curiously, however, there was generally no relationship between the wines we enjoyed most and their cost. We were equally pleased and disappointed by wines in each price category.

So, you can definitely purchase quality and enjoyable California cab wines for less than $20 or even $15. Just expect them to be a different, lighter style from pricier cab. Looking at winemaker notes for the wines we tasted, the least expensive wines were indeed made with less expensive grapes and spent less time in contact with oak.

You can also expect to find beautiful California cabs selling in the $25-$40. They’ll likely be bolder, more powerful, and have more dark fruit flavors, a product of better grapes and ample time in oak barrels, among other factors. Sometimes, unfortunately, the flavors and other attributes of these wines can come together awkwardly, a little like a poorly tailored suit. Such wines may need more time in the bottle — or you just may need to try a different wine.

HERE ARE QUICK NOTES FOR WINES TASTED IN OUR EXPERIMENT

The all-around best wine was Louis M. Martini’s 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It costs about $34 (prices vary) and delivered delicious dark red fruit aromas and flavors, along with hints of vanilla, oak and other tastes. It was full-bodied and had the structure, balance and long finish expected in good California cab. It’s less expensive relative was Martini’s 2016 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. It, too, was very tasty but more easydrinking. It costs about $17 and was distinctly lighter, with 13.4 percent alcohol compared to the Napa Valley version’s 15.1 percent. My wife described it as a “happy” wine with raspberry and other nice red fruit flavors. It was very enjoyable; it just didn’t have the boldness I favor in California cab.

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Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa Valley ($30 and 14.5 alcohol) and 2017 Private Selection California Coast ($9 and 13.5 percent alcohol). The Napa wine was full-bodied and tasted best about These may not have been the favorites, two hours after but notice the bottles are empty. opening. It had nice blackberry, current and spice flavors, with a long finish. The Private Selection was a mid-weight wine with little aroma, bland fruit taste, and tannins that coated our mouths unpleasantly.

Hess Collection 2016 Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($27 and 14.5 percent alcohol) and 2015 Hess Select North Coast ($16 and 13.5 percent alcohol). The Allomi wine also took a couple of hours to develop after opening and then featured very nice cherry, blackberry and plum flavors along with some oaky smokiness. It leaned toward medium-weight with good structure and balance. Hess Select was a light, friendly, almost pinot noir like wine. We all liked drinking it, even if it didn’t taste much like cabernet sauvignon.

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards 2015 Knights Valley (Sonoma) Cabernet Sauvignon ($26 and 14.5 percent alcohol) and Rodney Strong Vineyards 2017 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon ($14 and 14.5 percent). The Knight’s Valley wine was full-bodied with soft tannins and blackberry fruit as well as some pepper and other flavors. The less expensive version was a thinned down version of its more expensive cousin.

Next month, the topic is malbec wines. Most of these unique and mostly very affordable red wines are made in Argentina, but some are still made in France. Let us know what comments or questions you have.

Italy’s Fantastic 2015 Vintage If you like Italian wines, the 2015 vintage is the very best in recent years in many regions. The vintage produced a watershed of excellent, affordable wines from Tuscany that are available in wine stores now.

Dozens of truly outstanding chianti and Toscana rosso wines are available in the $15-$40 range. (Toscana rosso wines are mainly blends of sangiovese grapes, the major ingredient in chianti, and other grapes).

Consider trying a few different wines and then buying several of the ones you like best. Many are sturdy wines that will continue to drink well for several or more years. I especially recommend trying chianti classico riserva wines. These have been aged a little longer in oak barrels than regular chianti classico and tend to have more personality. But wines from the entire region appear to be winners, so enjoy.

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Just for the Halibut PHOTOS AND RECIPE BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

Every now and then I will meander through the grocery story without a list. On a recent trip to Whole Foods, I noticed baby bok choy and halibut were on sale.

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Building Our Heritage One Boat at a Time

Crispy Halibut with Baby Bok Choy INGREDIENTS

1.5 pounds halibut 3 baby bok choy, halved and rinsed well 1 sweet potato, sliced into 1/8” rounds 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (optional) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 lime, juiced 1/2 orange, juiced 1 tablespoon toasted

sesame oil tablespoons honey garlic cloves, mashed piece of ginger, grated teaspoon cornstarch, plus more for dusting fish Kosher salt and black pepper 2 Scallions, sliced (optional) Sesame seeds (optional) 2 2 1” 1

Baby bok choy — so gorgeous I had to snap this closeup

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Preheat the oven to 425.

Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes and flip. Roast for another 10-15 minutes until tender. Set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, citrus juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and corn starch. Cook until it is slightly thickened.

In a cast iron skillet, saute the mushrooms in little oil until browned. Remove and set aside.

Place the bok choy in the same skillet, cut side down until it has a little color on it. Flip them over and cook until leaves are slightly wilted. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside Season the fish with a little salt and pepper and dust with a touch of cornstarch. Add a little vegetable oil to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes while you assemble the beautiful platter.

Arrange the sweet potatoes on a platter. Rest the bok choy over the potatoes and then place the fish on top.

Sprinkle the top with the shiitake mushrooms, scallions and sesame seeds if using.

Then drizzle the sauce over the whole thing. The sauce is pretty strong, so don’t go overboard.

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Personal Development

Focus on the Positive Point

BY CRAIG HALEY I WAS READING A STORY ABOUT A GROUP OF KIDS GOING ON A WHITE-WATER RAFTING TRIP IN DURANGO, COLORADO. WHEN THE KIDS ARRIVED, THE GUIDE INFORMED THE GROUP THAT the rapids were higher and stronger than they had been in several years.

Rapids range on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the strongest and most aggressive. The kids were about to embark on a trip with mostly level 4 rapids. Of course, the guide had the kids do many drills and exercises to prepare them for the trip and to ensure their safety before they left.

The most important point the guide drilled into them was the idea of the “positive point.”

He explained to the boys that he would always point to where he wanted them to go, and he would never point to where he didn’t want them to go. He said he would never point at the downed tree or the jagged rock that could puncture the raft.

He reminded the kids that the most important thing was to focus on where they wanted to go and not where they didn’t want to go. He also explained that if he warned them about the jagged rocks or the downed trees, they would surely look at them in fear and move right toward them.

Focusing on the “positive point” got the kids to focus on the solution (steering to a clearing) and not the problem (crashing into the rocks.)

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This exact strategy is what holds a lot of people back from achieving their big goals and dreams. They put their focus on what they don’t want or what they are afraid of.

You may have a dream of starting your own business, but your focus is on how hard it will be and how you could lose money. You may have a goal to run a marathon, but you tell yourself all the reasons why you can’t do it. You might be thinking, “I don’t have enough time to train. I have a bad knee. I’m not built for running.”

This is putting your focus on the jagged rocks versus the positive point.

Now surely, this strategy is a lot easier said than done, as is most things in life. But nonetheless, it does work. You may initially start focusing on the challenges and obstacles, but over time you start to look for the solution and that becomes your dominant focus.

Author Dean Graziosi says, “When you focus on the outcome rather than the obstacle, your life will never be the same.”

I’m going to challenge you to start thinking about your goals and dreams. Where do you want to go? What would you like to achieve? Of course, there will be challenges along the way, but don’t focus on them. Focus on where you want to go and what you need to do to make that goal a reality.

Tony Robbins told the story of when he was learning to drive professional race cars. He was in a simulator and the instructor told him if you start to slide or lose control, immediately focus on where you want to go. He also said to never look at the wall!

Sure enough, Tony started sliding and he saw the wall and fixated on it in fear. Sure enough, he crashed!

As he got more and more experienced, he conditioned himself to focus on where he wanted to go and became a very skilled driver.

There are many successful people in the world, and many of them are no smarter than you and I. The difference is they conditioned themselves to focus on the positive point despite temporary disappointments and setbacks.

2019 could be your best year ever. Where is your positive point?

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Get Psyched

The Envelope Please GETTING INTO AN ELITE COLLEGE IS TOUGH — BUT DOES IT MATTER?

BY DR. JILL SELBACH YOU MAKE THE TRIP TO THE MAILBOX EVERYDAY HOLDING YOUR BREATH TO SEE WHO THE NEXT ENVELOPE IS COMING FROM. THE ANXIETY BUILDS AS YOU SEE THE NAME OF YOUR dream university. Is the envelope thin, thick? The moment of truth… did you get accepted or not? The time has come when most colleges have sent out their responses to applicants. The pressure in our country is mounting. There is a large push to “get ahead.”

Many high school students are taking advanced classes and dual enrollment in college classes. The grade point averages required to enter Florida State schools have increased significantly from when I applied to college. Parents and students place a tremendous amount of emphasis on gaining acceptance into the most prestigious schools. The messages that our kids are getting are: We are all competing in this race and if we don’t go to an expensive, elite private college we will be failures in life.

High school students are now the most stressed population in America with 83 percent of them attributing this stress to academics. The rates of depression and anxiety in high school and college have climbed. The second leading cause of death in the U.S. in 15-34 year olds is suicide. It is estimated that 8.3 percent of young people aged 18-34, have had serious suicidal thoughts.

In recent years universities have had difficulty keeping up with the demand for mental health services. Many have on-line screenings and services to circumvent any stigma. Students often believe they cannot get into a college if they don’t have straight As. You are not smart and will fail in life if you don’t achieve all As. These statements escalate the stress level. I have seen countless seniors in high school contemplating suicide or at the least having difficulty functioning because they are devastated about not getting into the college “they should have gotten into.”

So, does it really matter?

There are many articles and studies that address this topic.

Many of them say, “It depends.” We have many factors to consider.

Finances, if money is an issue is the elite school going to give you enough money to keep college affordable so you don’t graduate with debt that will be difficult to pay off. Depending on your major, elite colleges won’t guarantee a higher salary and the tuition may be more than $120,000.00 higher than a public university education. A study by the Wall Street Journal found future earnings for many students were not impacted by attendance at a prestigious college. STEM majors saw no impact but business and liberal arts majors did benefit. However, the groups that benefited

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most from attendance at an elite college were minorities, low income students and those whose family had little or no higher education.

Stacy Dale and Alan Krueger, collaborated on two large scale studies that followed students entering college and controlled for the influential background characteristics. These included socioeconomic background and indices of academic ability and motivation. They found that the college they attended did not predict earning more money in the short-term or long term except for black and hispanic students.

What seems to matter most is who you are when you are entering college. Are you motivated, driven, organized? Are you someone that has “grit” (See Angela Duckworth)? Can you cooperate and get along with people? There are many personal characteristics that lead people to success. We should also look at how we define success. There are many things to consider: money, happiness, productivity, friendships.

The bottom line is that almost anyone can gain admission to a college regardless of grades, standardized test scores and extracurriculars. I know many people whom I consider very successful who went to colleges with less than stellar reputations.

It is always amusing when I have a young person who is telling me that their life is ruined and they won’t make a living because they didn’t get into the elite school and I ask them, “Where did I go to school?” They look at me blankly and realize they never even thought about it. The whole point is to get your degree, move on to a happy and fulfilling life. Help young people take some of the pressure off and reassure them that if they do their best and concentrate on being good people they will achieve college entrance and success! Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Legal Matters

Co-Trustee for Your Revocable Living Trust

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST IS AN EXCELLENT LEGAL MEANS TO AVOID PROBATE ON YOUR HOME AND OTHER PROPERTY. IT ALLOWS YOUR HEIRS TO inherit your property quickly, without court intervention.

It also saves your heirs thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees and court costs.

The revocable living trust can be useful not only when you die, but also if you become incapacitated. People mistakenly assume that a durable power of attorney will cover all assets that are in the trust. This is not true. Most revocable living trust documents include specific paragraphs regarding disability. Typically, this language requires that two doctors state in writing that the trustee is unable to carry on his legal affairs. In these situations, the successor trustee (typically a son or

daughter) will need to get written statements from two doctors and then go through legal and administrative red tape before being able to take over an asset of the trust for the benefit of the disabled trustee.

Therefore, if you are the sole trustee of your trust, you should seriously consider an Amendment to your trust adding a trusted family member or close friend as

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your Co-trustee rather than your successor trustee. This will allow that person to take over any asset which is in the name of your trust, without the need for written statements from two doctors or court intervention.

If you and your spouse are co-trustees, but your spouse is beginning to have short term memory loss or other signs of dementia, it is wise to replace your spouse as co-trustee with that trusted family member or friend.

If you have accounts in the name of your trust with a bank or brokerage, you will need to provide the amendment to that institution. Proper documentation will be required (signature card, copy of driver’s license, etc.) to allow your new co-trustee to access funds in that account.

A durable power of attorney is still important as a supplement to your trust to cover all finances that are outside of the trust, such as an IRA, life insurance policies and all other accounts not titled in the trust. The durable power of attorney also covers legal matters, like signing contracts, leases and other documents on your behalf which may have nothing to do with the trust. For example, if you become incapacitated and need to go into an assisted living facility, the person you designate under your durable power of attorney would be able to sign a lease for you.

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Talk to Your Toaster

BY JIM TERLIZZI

I HAVE BEEN VINDICATED. After years of being maligned because I speak to inanimate objects, I finally had a two-way conversation with an appliance.

Since everything on Earth is made of the same stuff—stardust from a supernova, I always have felt that you get better service from an azoic object if you acknowledge it.

Vindication came at an appliance store, where I recently had a chat with a refrigerator. For example, the talking fridge told me where each item was stored, which is a Godsend in my home because my wife is a graduate of Refrigerator Camouflage School. She can put a turkey inside and I will not be able to find it with two days of searching.

It won’t be long before we can converse with all of our devices. The dialogue may go something like this: Me: “Toaster, please toast this bread to a dark shade.”

Toaster: “Are you sure you want to do that? It reduces the amount of folate and thiamine. That’s not good for you.”

Me: “Just toast the damn bread.”

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pockets again.

You are a ventclogging moron.

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Me: “Microwave, please cook my oatmeal.”

Microwave: “You’ve had oatmeal three days in a row. Why not try something different?”

Me: “I like oatmeal, and besides, it is good for my intestines.”

Microwave: “Oh yeah? I was talking to the toilet. It’s not helping.”

Me: “Dishwasher, I’m out of clean silverware. Could you please wash this load in a hurry?”

Dishwasher: “You know I can’t do that. It is a violation of the health code. And please stop with the oatmeal.

It sticks to everything like cement. Plus, it’s not helping you.”

Me: “I know. I know. You’ve been talking to the toilet.”

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Even a Kvetch Needs a Mentor

BY WENDELL ABERN DEAR READERS, Last month, a friend asked me, “When you first started writing, who was your mentor?”

“When I first started writing,” I said, “I was seventeen. At that time, I knew everything there was to know in the entire world; that’s when I started kvetching about everything. I didn’t need mentors to do that.”

He chuckled (sneer included).

But I have since given that question a lot of thought. Mentors are critical in any profession; they’ve already run the race and can help novices avoid pesky hurdles. And the truth is, I did have mentors. Three of them, with one thing in common: they had no idea they were mentoring me. In fact, I never even met two of them.

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I met this young lady, my first day in high school. She sat across from me in home room. Cute as hell, with two features critical to any thirteen-year old Wendell and a few boy: a great body and of his mentors.

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Raya showed up in my English class, where we were all assigned to give a five-minute talk on whatever subject interested us. I chose dogs. The next day, reading aloud our choices, the teacher said, “Well, isn’t this interesting! Raya is going to talk about euthanasia!”

Later, I asked Raya what the hell was so interesting about a bunch of kids in China. She was still laughing when home room ended. Okay, I was thirteen, and had no idea that “euthanasia” meant mercy killing.

Two years later, we met up again in another English class with Miss Drell as our teacher. Miss Drell had established a reputation

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for being fair, a lot of fun ... and sort of crazy.

True to her rep, she gave us a six-week course in humor; then made us choose a comedian and perform a five-minute routine in his/her style. Six kids (including me) chose Jack Benny; four chose George Burns; two, Bob Hope.

Raya chose the ten o’clock news.

The year was 1948: 28 years before Chevy Chase and the first “Saturday Night Live.” Raya gave one of the funniest newscasts I’ve ever heard. A radio broadcast, of course. Television was just peeking over the horizon.

Raya graduated third in our class; third in her pre-med class at the U. of Wisconsin, and fourth in medical school, where she was the only girl in the class. She became a successful psychiatrist, a renowned expert in rape cases, and frequently consulted with the Chicago Police Department.

In my 50 years as an advertising copywriter, trying to solve knotty marketing problems, I frequently asked myself, “What would Raya do?”

Raya didn’t just think outside the box; she lived there.

No writer could ever ask for a better mentor.

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Any young person lame-brained enough to want to become a writer draws inspiration – and indirect mentoring – from hundreds of outstanding writers.

But of all the great writers, Swift will always remain important enough to me to be singled out as a silent mentor. Known primarily for his iconic novel, “Gulliver’s Travels,” Swift wrote a short pamphlet entitled, “A Modest Proposal:” the quintessential cynical satire.

In the early 1720s, a severe nationwide famine ravaged the country of Ireland. An entire population was dying, especially children. Swift, enraged at a government that had done nothing to try and solve the problem, wrote “A Modest Proposal” to expose Parliamentary constipation.

And his “modest proposal?” Sell children to be slain and cooked, thereby ending both the famine ... and the nuisance of children starving to death!

Swift wrote: “I have been assured ... that a young healthy Child well Nursed is at a year Old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome Food, whether Stewed, Roasted, Baked, or Boyled, and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a Fricasie, or Ragout.”

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The team and Coach Fardette celebrate after the final play of the championship game.

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Longshot

Champions

BY DANIEL P. STIFFLER

THE LIGHTHOUSE POINT DOLPHINS 12 AND UNDER (12U) RECREATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM WINS THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP IN ORLANDO.

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he ball landed harmlessly at midfield in the receiver’s arms and Ty Cannon pulled his flag.

The referee blew the whistle ending the game.

There was no Miami Miracle on this day. The Lighthouse Point Dolphins 12U Rec Team had just won the National Championship 13-6 over the Hendersonville Civitan Music City Mustangs. Coach Brent Fardette sprinted down the field screaming with excitement. Overjoyed parents came running onto the field as their sons jumped for joy.

Though I thought we could compete, I don’t think anyone fully grasped the idea that our boys would be champions. As a matter of fact, the tournament director, Matt Reimel, put out Facebook videos with his predictions for every division in the Battle Orlando tournament. His predictions for the 12U Rec division did not even put the Dolphins in the championship game. This was not lost on Coach Brent.

Three years ago, Coach Brent put together a team to compete in the NFL Spring Flag Football League at Frank McDonough Park. I had coached teams in this league but never with the intensity or attention to detail like Coach Brent. He could be demanding. This came from his years of experience coaching. In 1993, he started in the Pompano Beach Recreation Department league, coaching flag football. He went on to coach the Northeast Rebels Tackle Football Club. In 2000, he became the JV coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School. After 12 years of coaching at Cardinal Gibbons, he decided to focus on coaching his own sons, Brent III and Brody in flag football.

Coach Brent, like the coaches I grew up playing for, did not hesitate to get on players for making a mistake. Many times my son Patrick would get upset with Coach Brent’s intensity. I simply explained to him that Coach Brent has an unwavering belief in the skills of his players and expects the best from each of his players. As I told my son “he’s like a father who gets disappointed when he sees his kids do anything short of what they are capable of doing both on and off the field.”

But more importantly, Coach Brent wanted these skills to transfer outside of football. “It’s clear that our team had different backgrounds and kids come from different schools,” Coach Brent said. “It’s important that all the kids understand this about each other. This will help them adapt in life as they get older and have a better understanding of people.”

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I didn’t have to look far to see his effect on players he coached. Our offensive coach, Taylor Mulkey, as a young man played football under Coach Brent. Coach Brent had such a positive influence on Coach Taylor that they have developed a bond that has lasted for years. At Coach Brent’s 50th birthday party, there were a number of former players who came to celebrate this milestone and to thank him for all he did.

So after playing two seasons in the Spring NFL Flag Football League in Lighthouse Point, Coach Brent decided to put together the team again for the Winter NFL League in preparation of the Battle Orlando NFL National Flag Football tournament, a tournament that featured 179 teams from 25 states and four countries – Mexico, Canada, Panama and the United States.

This was the first time that I had been an assistant coach with Coach Brent. Coach Mark Booth and Coach

Taylor had coached in the prior spring leagues. I, like all of the other parents, usually sat under our tailgate tents cheering the boys on.

The winter league at Lighthouse Point only had three teams. We played a round robin format every week and it was abundantly clear from the get-go that we had the best team. As a matter of fact, the biggest issue that we had as coaches was keeping the

ABOVE At the championship game, Coach Brent huddles with a few players LEFT TO RIGHT Jaden Johnson, Jake Booth, Jake Weiss, Hudson Hall and Logan Andrews OPPOSITE Patrick Stiffler, Jake Weiss and Jake Booth

players focused throughout the entire game. Coach Brent would remind the players that if they got to the tournament and played this way, they would lose.

Additionally, the league told Coach Brent that if we kept winning the way we did, the league would not allow our team to stay together. I asked Coach Brent if this in any way bothered him. He said “I didn’t look at it that way. My objective for the team was to prepare them for the winter tournament. Whatever happened along the way was just the process it took to get there.

Additionally, we were thrown into the 6-8 grade league with almost all 6th graders, so I figured there may be some competition. This turned out to benefit us.”

THE TOURNAMENT

Leading up to the tournament, Petrine, Coach Brent’s wife took the lead to have home and away jerseys made. Check in for the tournament was 7:40pm on Friday night. All players were required to check in. I got assigned the task of setting up the team dinner Friday night in Orlando. Coach Brent had mastered the role of delegating. I was texting him about different restaurants and in typical Coach Brent fashion, he reminded me that it needs to be near the hotel where the team had to register Friday night

because he did not want to be late. I think it had more to do with me being late than anything else. After the dinner, the coaches met to discuss the games the next day. Coach Brent was concerned going into the tournament. “The only concern I had was we didn’t practice enough. Whenever we got together we always were productive and made progress.” Coach Brent said. “But with all the logistics that families have to juggle, it’s hard to hold consistent practices with a full squad. This was the source of my biggest frustration as a coach.”

As usual, he was right. That morning, it was cold.

The game was at 8:30am and the boys just seemed to be in a morning haze. We played the Mustangs. I could tell the size and the speed of those players was night and day from the winter league teams we faced. I don’t know if it was nerves, the early game time or just the fact that the team we played was bigger and clearly, older than our boys, but uncharacteristic mistakes were made. There were dropped balls and missed flags. It all added up to a 18-7 loss.

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game went back and forth and the Dolphins prevailed the boys for their play. Players were pulled out of their 14 - 12 because the team converted two successful PAT spots when mistakes were made. Coach Brent set up (point after touchdown). Once again, this was a tribute the coaching staff where each of us had a role. Coach to Coach Brent’s attention to detail.

Taylor would call the offense. I would call the defense It was easy to see how everyone’s mood improved. and Coach Mark assisted each of us with the calls.

Back at the hotel, the players were energized and feeling But more importantly, the assistant coaches were in good about themselves with back to back wins. These charge of building the trips can be taxing, especially for the parents. I had my players back up. Make older children play travel sports so I was used to being a mistake, Coach Brent around the other parents for an extended period of time. let you know about it. A I have always said that these trips can be a lot of fun if moment later, one of the Logan Andrews Jake Booth you have a great set of parents. Fortunately, we did. It assistant coaches would Jack Campbell sounds cliché but these weekends and these tournaments pull that same player Ty Cannon are successful when everyone on the team, players and aside, wrap an arm Brent Fardette III parents, enjoy being with each other. around the player and Toren Green build them back up for Hudson Hall the next play.

THE FINAL GAME Jaden Johnson I finally saw some life Coach Brent also made a decision the night before Patrick Stiffler in the team in the third the championship rounds that put the team on the Jake Weiss game. All Sports out of path to victory. I, like all parents on the team, believe Lakeland, Florida was my son is talented and should be playing on both COACHES Brent Fardette Jr., Head Coach an athletic team. The offense and defense. So many of our leagues today Dan Stiffler, Assistant Coach Taylor Mulkey, Assistant Coach ABOVE: TOP ROW STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT Doug Campbell, Dan Stiffler, Coach Brent Fardette, Mark Booth, Devin Hester MIDDLE ROW LEFT TO RIGHT Toren Green, Jaden Johnson, Ty Cannon, Hudson hall, Logan Andrews, Jake Weiss Mrk Booth, Assistant Coach

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BOTTOM ROW KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT Patrick Stiffler, Jack Campbell, Jake Booth and Brent Fardette III OPPOSITE The coin toss of the championship game, Jake Weiss (left in blue) and Jack Campbell

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are participation leagues and there is nothing wrong with that. But Coach Brent knew in order to win, some, if not most, of the players would have to take a reduced role. This included his son. Leading up to the tournament, Brent III played receiver and was a rusher on defense. My son Patrick played center and linebacker. Coach Mark’s son, Jake played running back and rusher. But on championship day, Brent III played only as a rusher on defense. Pat played only center. Jake played only running back. Toren Green who played running back and cornerback played only the linebacker position, a position he had not played all year. Jack Campbell, who played receiver and cornerback, was a rusher, a position he had not played all year. Hudson Hall played only center. Coach Brent determined that the best chance to win was to have Logan Andrews and Jaden Johnson play the entire game at receiver and safety.

It was cold and windy when we got to the field.

Coach Brent gathered the players round and told them what their roles would be. Coach Brent and Coach Mark also

installed a new defense the kids had not played the entire year, diamond dog. One of Coach Brent’s strengths is his ability to adapt to the situation. He is open to suggestions and never takes the approach that his way is the best way. The day before, All Sports gave our defense fits with a run pass option. Diamond dog was designed to neutralize these plays. The boys played this to perfection. Toren Green’s job was to eliminate the running back and he did so with perfection. All Sports could not move the ball beyond mid-field and the Dolphins won 7-0 to set up a rematch in the finals with the Mustangs.

I’ll never forget the coin toss. The picture of Jake Weiss and Jack Campbell standing across from the two tallest players on the Mustangs is priceless. Those players stood what looked like a foot taller than our boys. They were even taller than the referee.

Though this was a 12U Rec league, all but one of our players on the Dolphins were age 11 at the time of the

tournament. The tournament cut-off for the 12U Rec division was actually the birth year of 2005, meaning that 13 year old boys could play in this division. Our team also learned that the tournament did not have enough recreational teams in the 12U division so the director added two open teams, All Sports and the Mustangs. It did not matter.

The Dolphins won the coin toss and Jack Campbell followed my specific directions do go on defense and let the Mustangs have the wind. Even the referee asked Jack if this is what he wanted and after looking back over his shoulder for my nod of approval, he told the referee that’s what we want. It is a joke among the parents but before coaching with the team, I was the one on the sideline that memorized the rules. Coach Brent told me that one of my jobs as an assistant coach was to know the rules. The tournament rules

said the teams switched sides and possession at halftime. By allowing the Mustangs to have the ball and the wind, I knew our team would get the ball and the wind in the second half.

Once again, a new defense was installed between games. Coach Brent and I noticed that the Mustangs were picking apart our single high safety in our diamond defense. The Mustang’s coach would actually change the play once he saw our defense in the single high coverage.

So as coaches, we knew we had to show the single high look but at the very last moment shift to a two deep coverage. Coach Brent pulled out his board and within a few minutes, the diamond shift was formed.

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I still marvel about the play in the championship game. Instead of hanging their heads or being upset with the changes made, each of the boys embraced the challenge and played their positions to perfection.

Logan Andrews and Jaden Johnson excelled playing both ways. It was a testament to what Coach Brent instilled in this players. The game consisted of two 14 minutes halves with a running clock until the last minute of the game. The Mustangs scored first, taking a 6-0 lead. Coach Brent called the offensive plays and peppered the Mustangs with running plays and short passes while going against the wind, all along keeping the clock moving. Jake Booth made one run after another, running the clock, getting yardage and moving the chains. Jack Weiss hit Jaden Johnson on a slant pattern to the one yard line and on the next play; he followed Coach Brent’s instructions perfectly to hit Patrick Stiffler for a one yard touchdown. At halftime the score was 6-6.

The Dolphins got the football to start the second half with the wind blowing steadily at 20 mph at our backs — just as planned. The winning touchdown was a Sports Center top ten highlight play. Jake Weiss had played quarterback all year. He struggled a bit on Saturday but was flawless on Sunday. Coach Brent sent Logan Andrews and Jaden Johnson on deep go routes after running a variety of short plays the entire first half. Jake sidestepped the rushed and unleashed a perfect spiral 40 yards down the left sideline. Logan, who had struggled against the Mustangs the day before, went and took the ball at its highest point, coming down and spinning off

KIDS I LOVE YOU. YOU MADE THIS HAPPEN. REMEMBER THIS, PLAYER’S WIN GAMES, COACHES LOSE THEM. CONGRATULATIONS. —BRENT FARDETTE JR., HEAD COACH

to his right, striding into the end zone. The sideline went crazy. On the next play, Jake hit Hudson Hall for the extra point. Score 13-6.

The defense took over from there. Toren Green had an interception. Ty Cannon ran off the field after stopping the Mustangs and said to me about the other team’s 6 foot center, “Coach, he is afraid of me.”

I knew at that moment that these kids were not going to lose. The size and speed of the other team did not matter. The Dolphins were playing the game

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to perfection. Everything that Coach Brent preached and practiced with them for the last two years was on full display. Brent Fardette III and Jack Campbell were pestering the Mustang’s quarterback. The players did not miss flags. The Mustangs could not cross midfield.

On offense, we moved the ball and ran the clock.

Jake Booth would run for 7 yards. Jake Weiss hit Hudson Hall on a pass over the middle to move the chains. When we took back possession late in the game, we faced a third down with seven seconds left in the game. The ball would turn over on downs if we did not get a first down. Coach Brent told Jake Weiss to run backwards to the 1 yard line and then stop to try to run the clock out. I watched Jake running backwards, laughing the entire play while his father, Jason, appeared ready to run onto the field and stop him for getting into the end zone. Ball was turned over and with only two seconds, the Mustangs were unable to score. Game over. Champions.

THE CHAMPIONS

Once the post-game celebrations on the field ended, Coach Brent called the team together. His message was simple. He talked about brotherhood. I asked Coach Brent why brotherhood was so important to him and to this team. He responded “Because a team that’s unified and has each other’s back, cannot be defeated.”

Even against superior talent as we saw in the championship game in Orlando’s National Tournament, we gave the kids a choice before the game, “do you all want to play an even amount of time, or do you want to win”. They wanted to win.

Several kids sacrificed their time on the field for their teammates to play more, recognizing they may not be the best choice in certain scenarios. Others stepped up and played different positions, trusting that the coaches will put them in the best situations to win that game. This is a brotherhood. This is trust and faith in the system.”

The trust and the faith equaled a championship. The players were presented rings by former University of Miami and Chicago Bear great, Devin Hester. Coach Brent spoke after the players got the rings. As expected, Coach Brent had not forgotten the pre-tournament predictions when he turned to Matt and said “Mr. Reimel, work on your predictions if you are going to put them on Facebook.”

But more importantly, he addressed the players and said what each of us coaches and parents were thinking, “Kids I love you. You made this happen.

Remember this, player’s win games, coaches lose them. Congratulations.” Y

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ROUGHLY NINE YEARS AFTER PLANS BEGAN TO IMPROVE THE ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BRIDGE AND 14 MONTHS AFTER THE PROJECT’S GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY, THE ATLANTIC BOULEVARD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IS ALMOST COMPLETE. DECORATIVE SAILS AND MARINE THEMED ARTWORK ARE SET TO BE INSTALLED THIS MARCH.

BRIDGE VISION

By Danielle Charbonneau

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Pompano Beach City Commissioners and company officials from Currie Sowards Aguila Architects [CSA Architects] and Burkhardt Construction, convened in front of a public crowd at The Foundry restaurant to host a festive groundbreaking ceremony announcing plans for the new Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. Together they unveiled their creative vision for the bridge, which they hoped could become an iconic gateway leading to the oceanside area of Pompano Beach. The plans included four grand sails on the four corners of the bridge (mirroring those on the new pier parking garage), marine-themed murals, computerized uplighting, land lighting and most ambitious, a pedestrian esplanade under the bridge to connect hip restaurants on the north and south sides of the bridge.

While the groundbreaking took place in 2017, the project was first conceived in 2010 as an initiative by the East CRA Advisory Committee and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Now, roughly nine years after the project began and 14 months after the groundbreaking ceremony, the vision for the bridge has almost materialized.

Horacio Danovich, the Critical Infrastructure Protection [CIP] and Innovation District Director who has been leading the charge on the project since the beginning, said he estimates the decorative sails by CSA Architects, and the splashy marine-themed artwork by local artist Dennis Friel, will be installed in March, while the bridge construction will be done in late May or early June.

“This bridge is a symbolic ‘welcome’ to all who visit our beachfront,” said Danovich.

The CRA made $1.5 million available to make the first phase of improvements to the bridge, followed by an additional $3.5 million to complete the project.

CSA Architect partner Jess Sowards said he believes the bridge will help shape the city in an important way.

“Their [the City and CRA Advisory Committee’s] understanding that parking garages and bridges are symbols of the city, not just functioning structures, has set the style for the type of businesses, hotels and developments that now want to be part of this growing community,” Sowards said.

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MEET THE ARTIST OF “ATLANTIC HARMONY” ennis Friel is the creative mastermind, skilled painter and digital madman behind the marine themed murals to be installed in March on the facades of the new and improved Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. He named the project “Atlantic Harmony” to represent the deeper meaning he hopes to convey through the murals. A bridge, he said, is a harmonious idea; It creates connection and builds community between two places, between diverse people.

Harmony is also found in the Atlantic Ocean where a rich and abundant marine ecosystem exists, each diverse species of fish, coral and marine life uniquely contributing to a wondrous, self-balancing system.

The artwork includes six large panels — some as big as 70 feet by 10 feet — plus some corner details. Combined the panels feature approximately 50 different species of marine life, blended throughout an ever-changing underwater and oceanside landscape. The underwater parts are playful, ethereal and evoke a sense of peering into the magic below the sea. A few Pompano Beach landmarks are spotted throughout the murals, including the Hillsboro Lighthouse.

The largest, signature sections of the work, which will be featured on the north side of the bridge, are lively paintings of majestic sailfish thrashing their bodies and plunging through crystal water. Those two murals were entirely painted by hand on canvas in Friel’s studio before being digitized and printed as wrap on substrate, which will be attached to the bridge.

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The four other panels are an amalgamation of painting, digital artwork and illustrative design. Friel’s process for creating those multi-media pieces was impressive.

He painted each individual species of fish by hand, incorporating every characteristic detail — from the way the light hits the eye of a king mackeral, to the anatomy of a wahoo fin, to the way the grey cascades into the yellow of a sergeant major. Then, he scanned or photographed each painting to attain a high-resolution digital image.

He then manipulated his paintings and arranged them ABOVE Dennis Friel at the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge in Pompano Beach.

Artwork ©Dennis Friel Art Studios, LLC. PhotoS by Joe Yerkovich

like puzzle pieces onto a large digital canvas, which he shaped and sized using the architectural drawings of the bridge. Masterfully using Photoshop, he digitally created the environments around the fish, blending each element together into a cohesive scene.

The complicated process required Friel to think carefully through a thousand details — the shape of each panel, the various structural elements of the bridge that might alter one’s vision of the painting from various viewpoints, how each panel works together and where best to place each marine species authentically. In addition, the extremely large file sizes for such a project were painfully slow, so strategizing when and how to make changes to the work was an art in and of itself.

While Friel has designed countless boat wraps and some small-scale public art projects, “Atlantic Harmony” is the largest project in scale he has ever tackled, and the most personal. He grew up in Pompano Beach, went to Cardinal Gibbons High School, spent his childhood vacations snorkeling in the Keys, his teens and 20s scuba diving and

his entire life deep sea, offshore and inshore fishing. Friel said the “Atlantic Harmony” project is close to his heart, which was both beneficial, and burdensome to his process.

“One of the biggest challenges I’d say was dealing with myself,” he said. “What I mean by that is this is a really important piece for me; I want it to be my best piece ever.

Just trying to get past that mental block can really bog you down. It helps me sometimes to go back in my head and say, ‘Remember when you were a kid and you just drew for fun in class?’ Sometimes you just gotta trick yourself into relaxing and getting creative. That’s when the best work comes.”

As a man deeply rooted in “salt life” culture, Friel created “Atlantic Harmony” almost entirely from his mind’s eye.

“For the most part they are all original illustrations. I draw them all from scratch,” he said. “It comes from in me.

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LEFT A unique view inside Dennis Friel Art Studios, Inc. where, for certain aspects, Friel creates preliminary watercolor studies before implementing the ideas into larger formats. TOP LEFT native sea grape foliage TOP RIGHT a native Pompano species BOTTOM LEFT Hillsboro Lighthouse BOTTOM RIGHT mullet

underwater scenes and coral reefs.”

Painting underwater scenes is nothing new to Friel, who has been creating pelagic artwork since his youth. By his late teens, his work was already hung in local art galleries and featured at the then famed Wildfish Collection in Pompano Beach. It was through this early exposure that Friel gained his first clients, including the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), the Broward Everglades Research Foundation, Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southern Kingfish Association and Vision Street Wear.

Post high school, Friel attended the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL to study illustration, followed by a short stint at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale where digital design was being taught in its infancy.

His first job after college married his passion for creative design to his second love: music. He became a designer for the world’s largest music distribution business, Alliance Entertainment, where he later became Creative Director. At Alliance, Friel led a team of designers to create artwork for major music labels and studios out of Los Angeles and New York, including Universal, Sony, Warner Brothers, EMI and Capitol, along with their associated bands and musicians. In his nearly two decades at Alliance, however, Friel never forgot, nor abandoned his love of designing pelagic artwork. He took on numerous side projects in the marine industry over the years,

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maintaining his network.

In 2013, Friel saw a glowing opportunity to pursue his dream of having his own, independent art studio. Together with his tireless, dedicated wife and fellow artist Liz, Friel opened Dennis Friel Art Studios, Inc., or DFAS for short. DFAS is very much ingrained in the South Florida marine community. The studio does most of its business designing logos, graphics, boat wraps, apparel and commissioned fine art for big names in the marine Industry including international fishing tournaments, custom boat builders, famous fish anglers, beach apparel companies and nonprofit organizations.

Some highlights from his tournament portfolio include being the featured artist for Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship, Custom Shootout and Abaco Blue Marlin Tournaments. He has completed projects and commissions for customers from Hawaii, Australia, Portugal, Dubai, the Philippines, Italy, UK, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Morocco, Nicaragua, Belize and throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Some of his proudest pro-bono efforts include work for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), The Billfish Foundation (TBF), Grouper Grapple benefitting Freedom Alliance, Boys and Girls Club of Miami and Surfers for Autism. Friel is a monthly illustrator for Marlin Magazine and in 2017 was named Billfish Artist of the Year by the Billfish Foundation, the largest international billfish tagging program.

DFAS has been growing its business rapidly. Within two years, the studio expanded to a larger space and is now on the verge of hiring additional staff, starting a retail apparel company and producing a podcast called “Connected By Water,” which will feature industry leaders and big thinkers with links to water related topics. Friel hopes his future endeavors can further foster connections between people passionate about the ocean, conservation and water — to promote, in the same spirit of his mural, "Atlantic Harmony." Y Friel’s “Atlantic Harmony” murals will be installed this March. View them on the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge at the far east end of Atlantic Boulevard.

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wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

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

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

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

Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighbor-

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

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and

salads plus a few entrées. Burgers and dogs range from the traditional to the inventive including one with cheddar, horseradish aioli and fried onions. Or try one of the many sandwiches such as the grilled cheese with three kinds of cheese, bacon and arugula on grilled sourdough. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is.

The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good

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

hood 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 $$$

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between.

Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared.

2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a

small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754

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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

NAUTI DAWG MARINA CAFE

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diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

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 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared

and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Phat Boy Sushi. ASIAN There’s more than just sushi at Phat Boy. The restaurant offers a variety of soups and ramen noodle dishes along with skewers and grilled options 949 S. Federal Highway 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 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ MARCH 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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Dining Out Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live

music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know

it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

POMPANO BEACH 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 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

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 $$ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

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Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery will impress you.

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. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers.

2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ 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

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 $$$$

The 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 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ 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 This place is truly the defintion of a hidden gem. If you like Indian food, this is a “must-try” right here in Pompano Beach. 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 $

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

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

$$$

Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

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

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfort-

able 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 scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more inventive 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.

900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-31791371 $$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese

food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano

Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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

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

tic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pom-

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

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

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Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table

2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

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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 $$ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian décor is

a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern.

Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

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

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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 may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th

St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 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 Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ Serving classic cappuccino or

espresso along with a plethora of Italian panini and desserts.

Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

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 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 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 Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a whole-in-thewall, 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 entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be.

80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood furniture creates 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

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AUTO CRITIC

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Mercedes Specialists Service & Repairs

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SOUTH FLORIDA’S LARGEST SCOOTER, GO-CART, DIRT-BIKE & ATV DEALER. • No dealer fees • No freight fees • Layaway & Financing available • Family owned & operated since 2005 • Delivery available

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