Lighthouse Point Magazine October 2018 by Point! Publishing

OCTOBER 2018

GOT GRIT?

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED?

ST. AUGUSTINE

A WEEKEND GETAWAY FULL OF HISTORY AND TRADITION

Halloween HAPPENINGS

• ROTARY’S FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL • EXCHANGE CLUB’S PUMPKIN PATCH • BARKTOBERFEST AND LOTS MORE!

A NIGHT AT THE

Races EXCHANGE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER

COMING UP COSTUMES

POMPANO BEACH IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF BROADWAY COSTUMES

CITY BEAT

YACHT CLUB APPROVAL PROCESS EXPLAINED

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AROUND THE POINT

EVENTS, CONCERTS AND MORE

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

COASTAL RESORT

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GATED WEST INDIES INTRACOASTAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $4.295 MILLION

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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

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

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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. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this a solicitation. Copyright 2018 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Newly constructed Coastal Style home in the Marina area of Lighthouse Point. Striking architecture, modern interiors, long water views.

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Lighthouse Point estate home on a dramatic Intracoastal point lot with 252’ of waterfront and breathtaking panoramic water views.

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Stunning waterfront home on 120' of deep water in the Yacht Club area of Lighthouse Point. This waterfront home truly has it all!

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Gated Lighthouse Point estate home with stunning views on Lake Placid. Tropical pool, summer kitchen and covered poolside patio.

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Beautiful Lake Placid pool home located on 101' of gorgeous deep water close to the Hillsboro Inlet. Summer kitchen, no fixed bridges.

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Remodeled home on a great street in Lighthouse Point! Chef's kitchen, fantastic outdoor living with pool and spa.

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$9,995,000 8BR/9.5BA

Most magnificent estate in LHP, this compound is direct ICW/1.63 acres encompassing 6 full lots w/ 425' of waterfront. This incomparable home features 8BR/9.5BA, office, elevator, fitness center, massive formal & leisure areas, club room w/sit down bar & pool table room,sprawling resort pool, pavilion w/ summer kitchen, sweeping motor court, 6-car garage, soaring Porte Cochere. Approx 17,000 sf, this estate Includes main home, guesthouse, pool home, tennis & volleyball courts, private jacuzzi

3100 NE 46 Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,499,000 4BR/3BA

$1,229,000 3BR/3BA

50-feet of water Key West style waterfront house with 14-foot ceilings, open floor plan, metal roof, 3 car garage

Huge lot with intersecting canal views, split floorplan with formal and informal living areas, 3 car garage. Salt pool, new A/C units

2300 NE 34 Ct, Lighthouse Point

3810 NE 29 Ave, Lighthouse Point

$899,000 3BR/2.5BA

$749,000 3BR/2.5BA

Deepwater home with 85-ft of water. New high-end kitchen, 24" tile, 2 car garage, salt pool and lush landscaping

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

3931 NE 26 Ave, Lighthouse Point

2720 NE 46 Street, Lighthouse Point

$3,499,000 6BR/6.5BA Luxurious masterpiece in Lighthouse Pt 6 BR (1 used as office and 1 is a theater), 6.5 BA. 100-ft of deepwater dock with direct access to the Hillsboro Inlet and long water views make this home perfect for any lifestyle. Open floor plan, oversized heated pool, large patio, summer kitchen under pergola with electric shade

2349 NE 28th Street, Lighthouse Point

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3930 NE 31 Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,049,000 4BR + Den/3BA

3500 NE 26 Ave,

Situated in Lake Placid, lushly landscaped lot, triple split floor plan, large fam mn w/fireplace, 3 car garage, Lighthouse saltPoint heated pool spa

$1,049,000 3BR/3BA

90-ft of deepwater plus 20k boat lift split floor plan, impact glass, patio/pool area huge master with 2 walk in closets, lush landscaping

3801 NE 29 Ave, Lighthouse Point $1,490,000 3BR/3.5BA

$749,000 3BR/2.5BA

New roof, stucco, all impact glass, impact garage door, beautiful landscaping, home needs flooring, kitchen & bathroom reno to make it perfect

4220 NE 30 Terr, Lighthouse Point

Dock up to 100ft vessel with 8 foot depth at the dock + intracoastal views, salt pool, ultimate cook's kitchen lncl gas stove and quartzite counters. Marble throughout with wood in living room, New roof and AC

2940 NE 22 Ct, Pompano Beach

$1,849,000 5BR/3BA Located in Lake Placid, close to Hillsboro inlet, 85ft. of deep water with $200K in recent upgrades marble floors & stairs, new impact glass, new dock & 20K lb. boat lift. Enjoy the sea breeze with this desirable east exposure home.

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OCTOBER 2018

VOLUME 17 NO. 10

Rendering of the proposed Lighthouse Point Fire Station

THE BOND

When Lighthouse Point voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they will decide if they want the city to issue General Obligation (G.O.) bonds for a maximum principal amount of $16.5 million. Reporter Marie Puleo breaks down the projects that would be funded by the bonds, including the new fire station.

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Did you know Costume World in Pompano Beach is home to the largest Broadway musical costume collection in the world? Costume Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder Marilynn Wick shares the story of how Costume World grew from a home craft project to a collection worth an estimated $30 million.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Local pride, rich history and a tradition of vibrant storytelling make the oldest city in the United States a must-visit destination. Travel writer Baris von Coburg recently visited St. Augustine to explore the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most notable attractions.

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Getting an appointment with an orthopedic specialist can be a lengthy process. Not at BocaCare® Orthopedics. We offer same-day appointments that are just a phone call away. No waiting. No hassle. Just right-away access to some of the region’s most accomplished physicians in joint preservation and reconstruction, foot and ankle surgery, fracture management and sport-related injuries. If you’re in need of quality, patient-centric orthopedic care, give us a call at 954.571.9500. And then head on over. Located at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Outpatient Center in Deerfield, 3313 W Hillsboro Blvd, Ste. 202, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

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Creatively Speaking

Around the Point

City Beat

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Personal Development

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Happy Snaps

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Happy Birthday

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The labels we wear. Do they define us or do we define them? Things to do around town including: dinner under the stars, Halloween festivities, lighthouse tours, Exchange Club’s annual hangar party and more. Reporter Marie Puleo takes you through the approval process for the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club’s redevelopment plans; plus other local news. SOS Children’s Village. Bring the joy.

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Reasons to smile. How to save money on probate. What’s the deal with wine ratings? Check out our guide to the 2018 Pompano Beach Fine Food & Wine Celebration Check out our list of local restaurants. Smiles all around at The Saltwater Showdown, and the marine marketplace Blow out the candles and say cheese for the camera. Take a look at what we’ve got cooking on our webstie including local events and our city guide.

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The Labels We Wear WHEN I WAS A KID, ONE OF MY FRIENDS CASUALLY DECLARED SHE WAS LONG WAISTED. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I DID NOT KNOW WHAT long waisted meant, I quickly chimed in that I too was long waisted. Sure, I could be long waisted. Sounds good. Young girls aim to fit in. Back then, I loved liverwurst on rye with a slice of raw onion. On weekends, my dad would often prepare our favorite sandwich for lunch. But if one were to inquire in front of my friends if I enjoyed liverwurst, I would have turned my nose up in unison with my comrades. Apparently, liverwurst is not popular among the under 12 set. Over the years that followed, I came to learn what long waisted actually meant (this is way before Google) and reconciled myself to the fact that not only was I indeed not long waisted; but that my waist seemed to sit unnaturally close to my head. I was aghast. I was, of all things — short waisted. That just sounds bad. Short waisted. No one wants to be short anything. But then one day it dawned on me. If I was indeed short waisted, then it must stand to reason that I would possess stunningly long legs. I scrambled to the full length mirror only to discover my legs were not the long Barbie-doll-esque limbs I had envisioned. Now I was perplexed. I wondered, if I was not long waisted and I was not long legged — what was the deal with my body? Wherein did my height lie? Well, as it turns out, a good deal of my body’s length extends from my freakishly high waist to the tops of my less-than-stellar legs. This is such an odd shape it has yet to be named. I now know there are many labels for women’s bodies. Apple and pear come to mind, but there are others, and thankfully they don’t include any additional references to bulbous fruits. Sure, cognizance of body types may aid some women in selecting jeans, but the vast majority would likely be able to discern a pair of flattering pants without a comparison to produce.

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While in my 20s and enjoying a day at the beach with a few girlfriends, the conversation turned to a mutual acquaintance who everyone unanimously agreed was “so sweet.” The discussion progressed into a session of naming many young women who were also “sweet.” By this point, the warmth of the sun had lulled me into a half-trance and I was not contributing to the list development. Finally, I bolted upright from my towel and declared, “I’m sweet.” My announcement received quite a laugh. My friends were quick to shed light on some of my better qualities; but they all agreed “sweet” was not among them. In truth, I knew this would be their reaction. I had been seeking a laugh all along. Because even though I was in my 20s by this point, I was still the class clown — a label I wore proudly throughout my school years. I have worn many labels. Some good, some not so good. For me, once I had that class clown label on my proverbial lapel it was self fulfilling. But as is so often the case, my clown label was accompanied with an underachiever stamp. “If only she would apply herself” was typically the theme of any teacher conference my parents attended. Let’s face it, we all wear labels: smart, goofy, silly, loud, shy, lazy, ambitious, outgoing, daring, rich, poor and anxious to name a few. Some we like better than others. For me, I’ve tried to hang onto that class clown label, while simultaneously dismantling the underachiever tag. And all these years later, I am pretty sure my love of liverwurst has contributed to what I now realize is my pear-shaped figure; although I identify as hourglass.

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Dinner Under the Stars A COMPETITIVE DINING EVENT

This adults only, fun and festive dinner invites community members to host a table in Frank McDonough Park where they will share dinner with friends and neighbors. Participants will be provided a round table that seats up to 10 people and chairs. Each table is encouraged to go big on decorations, wear costumes and serve whatever food they’d like. There will be prizes presented for the best-decorated tables. Throughout dinner, 807 Band will rock the park. 807 Band plays rock and roll from the 1960s to the 2000s, including covers of rock greats The Who, Tom Petty, Collective Soul, Stone Temple Pilots, Joe Walsh, Pearl Jam, Carlos Santana and more. Guests and participants are required to be of legal drinking age. WHEN: Saturday Oct. 20. Table decorating, place setting and social hour will take place between 5 and 6:30pm; prizes will be presented between 6:30 and 7pm; dinner, music and dancing takes place between 7 and 9pm. WHERE: Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave. COST: Tables are $150 each and can be reserved at lhp.recdesk.com/community. Or, participants can drop off a check at the Recreation Department at 2200 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point. Tables are limited and will be available until Oct. 12. For more information please contact the Lighthouse Point Recreation Department at 954-784-3439 or by email at lhprec@lighthousepoint.com.

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Yoga 4 Life Studios’ Juliana Trejo will lead meditation and yoga under the full moon by the beach. Bring your yoga mat, towel, water and a light jacket. Meet on the Great Lawn on the far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the beach at 8pm. WHERE: Pompano Beach on Atlantic & A1A at the Great Lawn COST: Event is free; donations appreciated WHEN: Oct. 24 at 8pm

A Purple Heart City In August, Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast signed a proclamation declaring Lighthouse Point as a Purple Heart City in recognition of the city’s efforts to support its military veteran population. The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was the first American Service award made available to the common soldier. It is awarded to members of the armed forces who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat with a declared enemy of the United States. Around the Point contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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EXCHANGE CLUB ANNUAL HANGAR PARTY

Exchange Club’s most anticipated event of the season is here. This year’s hangar party will be themed “A Night at the Races.” Guests will enjoy horse races, a Chinese auction, silent and live auctions, raffles, live music and an open bar. Complimentary valet will be provided and there will be prizes for the best dressed. The annual hangar party is the Exchange Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year to support child abuse prevention programs, veterans services, student scholarships, local charities and non-profit organizations. Some of the charities Exchange Club supports include The Children’s Healing Institute, the Broward Children’s Center, the Boys and Girls Club, First Tee Organization, the Crockett Foundation, Honor Flight and many more. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Sheltair/Pegasus Air Charters Hanger at Pompano Beach Executive Airport, 1001 NE Tenth St., Pompano Beach COST: $150 per person. Only 300 tickets will be available for the event. For sponsorship and donation information, contact Joel Rask at 954-663-7751 or Donn Atkins at 305-613-0031.

7th Annual Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival The Brazilian spirit of Carnival is once again coming to Pompano Beach Community Park Saturday Oct. 20 and Sunday Oct. 21 for the 7th annual Pompano Beach Brazilian festival — the largest Brazilian festival on the southeastern coast of the U.S. The 2018 festival is projected to attract 20,000 people.

Attendees will enjoy 45 multi-cultural food vendors, a kids zone, extreme sports park, parading Samba and Capoeira performances and four world-renowned musical acts on two concert stages.

On Saturday, performances include Elba Ramalho (at 4pm), a Brazilian Forro singer who has won two Latin Grammy awards and been nominated for six; and Chimarruts (at 6pm), an eight-person, peace-promoting reggae band and winner of the Brazilian MTV Award’s Best Reggae Band. Performing with Chimarruts for two new singles off their latest album will be special guest James McWhinney, formerly of Big Mountain — the band best known for their 1994 cover of Peter Frampton’s “Baby, I Love Your Way,” which reached the U.S. Top 40. On Sunday, performances include Don & Juan (at 3pm), a Brazilian country duo from southern Minas Gerais known for their hit TV show about the history of Brazilian country music; and Marcelo D2 (at 6pm), an eclectic hip-hop artist who weaves in samba, bossa nova and jazz influences into his revelatory raps. Marcelo D2 has won eight Brazilian MTV awards

and was praised by New York Times reporter Larry Rohter in 2011 for having a persistent “curiosity to see what happens when different genres are combined in unexpected ways.” Festival co-founder and organizer Luciano Sameli said, “never before has the festival had such a noteworthy lineup of musicians representing all regions of Brazil.” Of the 45 food vendors in attendance, an abundance of multi-cultural cuisines will be served including sushi, Greek, Indian, Mexican, BBQ, açaí bowls and multiple styles of Brazilian food including traditional churrasco, acaraje and pão de queijo. WHEN: Saturday Oct. 20 from 11am to 10pm & Sunday Oct. 21 from 11am to 8pm WHERE: Pompano Community Park, 820 NE 18 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL (at the corner of NE 10 St. and U.S. 1. COST: $5 donation; kids under the age of 13 are free

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

One of the top events in the boating industry, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be back for its 59th edition in October 2018 with another spectacular showcase of superyachts. Events will take place at seven different venues throughout Fort Lauderdale. Over 1,200 exhibitors will be in attendance. WHEN: Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 COST: General admission is $33 for a one-day ticket. Save $9 by purchasing a two-day ticket online. Children under five are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Visit flibs.com for all the details

Pompano Pier Food Truck Round Up

Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs. A full bar is available. The trucks will be parked on the street just south of the new pier parking garage. WHEN: Friday, Oct. 19 (third Fridays) from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

Intro to Wild Beer & Odd Breed Brewery Tours

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

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Enjoy live music and a tasty brunch after dark. WHEN: Second Sundays at 6pm (Oct. 13) WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $5

The Sacred Feminine: A Workshop for Women

The Sacred Feminine workshop is for women seeking to awaken their highest selves, develop greater self-awareness and learn how to bring more authentic love and power into their families, communities and careers. WHEN: The three-day workshop will take place Friday through Sunday Oct. 19 - 21. Friday and Saturday will go from 10am to 9pm; and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. WHERE: Gratitude Training, Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $395 Visit gratitudetraining. com/workshops for more information or to reserve your spot.

Trivia Night at Bangin’ Banjo Brewing Company

A fun night for friends. Drink some beers. Play a trivia game. Win loads of cash and gift card prizes. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9pm WHERE: Bangin’ Banjo Brewing Company, 3200 NW 23rd Ave., Pompano Beach

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Tours

To celebrate Barefoot Mailman Remembrance Day the Hillsboro Lighthouse will be offering public tours. WHEN: Oct. 13, every hour between 9am and 3pm. Please arrive 20 minutes early. WHERE: Shuttle boats to the lighthouse depart Sands Harbor Patio dock (125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) There is public parking across Riverside Drive from the Sands Harbor Resort. COST: $35 per person. Visit hillsborolighthouse.org for more information.

Shark Tagging Excursion with NSU

This educational and hands-on experience invites you to spend the day aboard a boat with researchers from the Guy Harvey Research Institute and Nova Southeastern University. Attendees will have opportunities to see, touch and work with sharks up close. The primary objective is to collect data and release the sharks before they become stressed. Attendees will get to help prep the rigging, reel in the sharks and place tags on the sharks’ fins.

Order Pizza! Help dogs!

If you mention the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida when ordering from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza (either dine-in or take-out) on Oct. 11, Anthony’s will donate 20 percent of all tracked sales to Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. WHEN: Thursday, Oct.11

The funds collected from the excursion will be used to support the research and education efforts of the Guy Harvey Research Institute and Nova Southeastern University, which benefit shark conservation. The excursion is limited to 25 people aboard. Spots are limited, so reserve asap by calling 954-788-0208. WHEN: Attendees should arrive no later than 8am on Oct. 27 at the boat dock WHERE: Pompano Dive Center (101 N. Riverside Drive, Ste. 111, Pompano Beach). The boat will depart at 8:30am and will return around 5:30 pm. Public parking is available across Riverside Drive from the dive center. COST: The cost is $185 per person. A full lunch, beverages and snacks are included.

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Rotary Club’s Fall Harvest Festival AT THE SAMPLE-MCDOUGALD HOUSE

The Rotary Club of Pompano Beach is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival at the SampleMcDougald House. Attendees will enjoy games, a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, antique tractors, a pumpkin patch, sidewalk drawing and raffles. Free tours of the historic Sample-McDougald House will be available from 10am until noon. Baked goods, food, drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13., 10am-7pm. In case of severe weather, event will be held the following Saturday, Oct. 20. WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE Tenth St., Pompano Beach COST: $5/pp; children 12 and under are free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 754-307-5446 for more information

Halloween Inspired Brush & Brunch

Have a nice lunch and paint a Halloween scene at Festival Marketplace’s Brush & Brunch event. An instructor will teach you, step-by-step. No experience is necessary. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11am to 1:30pm WHERE: Just west of food court at Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Rd. COST: Ticket price of $16 includes lunch, all painting materials and professional instruction. Spots are limited. Reserve your seat on EventBrite.

Halloween Festival

WHEN: Saturday Oct. 27 from 6:30pm to 10pm WHERE: Broward Spiritist Society, 2183 N. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach

Casino Night at the Historical Society

This Gatsby-esque special evening is shrouded in secrecy. Event organizers are keeping the details secret, but promise it is “going to be the bee’s knees.” The intriguing event will begin at the Historical Society, then proceed to the “‘Blind Pig’ once the coast is clear.” WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 11pm WHERE: Hood Center, 217 NE Fourth Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $75 per person; tickets can be purchased online at pompanohistory.com

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Boos-n-Brews 2018 at Broski Ciderworks

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Spirits and ghosts are taking over the Broski Ciderworks Taproom and throwing a party. The second annual Boos-n-Brews Celebration with the Cheffrey Eats Food truck will feature beer specials, a live DJ, costume awards, giveaways and prizes raffled off hourly. Drink tokens will be available at the door — one token is good for any one cider or craft beer. Six specialty ciders will be released throughout the night. Must be of legal drinking age to attend. WHEN: Saturday Oct. 27, 7pm to 1am WHERE: Broski Ciderworks, 1465 SW Sixth Court, Pompano Beach COST: Admission is free. Beer and food will be available for purchase.

Halloween at Dan Witt Park

Costumes, candy and fun — oh my! WHEN: Saturday Oct. 25 from 6 to 8pm

Barktoberfest K9 Splash Adventure

What could be cuter than dogs in costumes? Dogs in costumes playing in water. Adorable. And you can see tons of them at Barktoberfest, a K9 splash adventure event. Activities run from 8am to 3:50pm and include doggie splash time, pet adoptions, a doggie marketplace, kiddie bounce houses, face painting and a costume contest. Splash sessions will be 50-minutes long. Only dogs weighing 25 pounds or less will be permitted in the first session, which starts at 8am. WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 & 7 from 8am to 3:50pm WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 730 S. Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach COST: Human admission to the event is free, but attendees will pay a park entrance fee of $1.50 per person (children 5 and under are free). Splash sessions are $5/dog for 50 minutes.

Pompano Beach Pumpkin Patch

The Exchange Club of Pompano Beach will host a pumpkin patch to benefit local non-profit organizations. WHEN: Friday Oct. 26 from 6 to 10pm Saturday Oct. 27 from 9am to 6pm Sunday Oct. 28 from 11am to 6pm WHERE: First Presbyterian Church (the Pink Church) parking lot just east of US1 on 24th St., Pompano Beach

4th Annual Deerfield Beach Fall Festival

Pumpkin patch, hay-maze, live entertainment, a petting zoo and a ton of tasty treats for the whole family. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 7pm WHERE: Pioneer Park, 501 NE Eller St., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

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Halloween Events in Boca Raton (which in and of itself can be a scary place)

Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival

The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival is back. The festival will feature a variety of fun, fall activities including a pumpkin patch with 2,500 pumpkins to pick from, carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, dress-your-own scarecrow village, and tons of beautiful photo vignettes to capture a perfect Autumn family photo. Attendees can also decorate pumpkins right on-site, as well as enjoy savory and sweet pumpkin delights in the pumpkin food court. WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Oct. 6 & 7 from 10am to 6pm WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: General admission is $20 and includes unlimited carnival ride wristband and access to all attractions. Food and pumpkins not included. Children under two are free. For more information visit bocapumpkinpatch.com.

Halloween Party for a Cause

Put on your raddest 80’s outfit and join Excell Auto Group for its first annual flash back to the 80’s party for a cause at the Exotic Car Showroom. Event will have live entertainment by Lovestruck Robot, an open bar featuring Patrón specialty cocktails and catering by Rockstar Catering + Events Co. The party benefits the Selfless Love Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth through awareness and strategic partnerships. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 to 11:30pm WHERE: Excell Auto Group Showroom, 1001 Clint Moore Rd., Boca Raton COST: $250 per person Call 954-372-7760 or visit selflesslovefoundation.org for more information.

Kids’ Monster Bash at The Addison

The Kids’ Monster Bash at the Addison is for families of elementary-aged children. The event will feature a not-so-scary dance party, trick-or-treating with special characters and a kid-approved menu of light bites. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 6:30pm WHERE: The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton COST: Tickets are $20/child and $10/accompanying adult. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite.

Fall Festival at Tradewinds Park & Stables

The park will host a variety of games and activities to celebrate autumn. Tickets ranging from $1 per individual ticket to 25 tickets for $20 will let you pick and choose which specialty activities you want to participate in; other regular park activities are fee-based. The roster of activities includes model steam train rides, hayrides, a car show, a balloon twister, food trucks, fall games and crafts, bounce houses, a rock wall, interaction with farm animals, barn tours, face painting and farm tours. The park’s regular weekend gate entrance fee of $1.50/ person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect. Profits from the event will be used for the care and well-being of the retired horses at the Retirement Pasture, an equine retirement home in Tradewinds Park for the park’s dedicated equine friends, who have given many years of faithful service providing enjoyment and educational experiences to patrons. WHERE: Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek WHEN: Saturday, October 27 from 10am to 4pm Tradewinds Park & Stables For more information call 954-357-8870 or email: TradewindsPark@Broward. org

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Outré Theater Company Presents “The Christians”

Outré Theater Company is known for producing provocative theater that forces viewers to challenge normative ideas. In Outré’s last season at the Pompano Cultural Center, the theater company performed an intriguing — and often controversial— series of shows, including Orwell’s “1984,” a Green Day rock opera called “American Idiot,” a feminist take on Reservoir Dogs called “Reservoir Dolls” and a musical about a transgender rockstar, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” In Outré’s upcoming production of “The Christians” Outré will explore faith, belief and the seemingly insurmountable distance that separates us. “This play, while set in a Protestant Christian church, creates a dialogue that transcends religion, and is incredibly poignant at this time in our nation,” said Skye Whitcomb, Outré’s Artistic Director and the director of the production. “The thing that strikes me most about ‘The Christians’ is that for all the struggle the characters go through, there is no ‘bad guy.’ Every one of these characters is coming from a place of personal truth, of belief, and they struggle with reconciling the differences in their beliefs. There’s this heartbreaking distance between them that tugs at the soul. And one of the most wrenching questions that the play forces us to contemplate is what we should do when those we love believe something that is not only different from what we believe, but believe something that we feel is actually dangerous.” WHEN: Oct. 19 - Nov. 11; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

“The Phantom of the Opera” at the Au-Rene Theater

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” will make a triumphant return to Fort Lauderdale as part of its North American Tour. The production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new and better special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography. Guests have the option of elevating their experience by choosing the Jet Blue flight deck on the club level for an upscale, all-inclusive theater outing; or add the Intermezzo Lounge to enjoy drinks, appetizers and desserts for one price. WHEN: The production will run between Oct. 10 and Oct. 21 with both evening and matinee performances available. See full schedule at browardcenter.org WHERE: Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: Tickets range between $35 and $100 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster

“Freaky Friday” at the Amaturo Theater

This new musical has been hailed by the Washington Post as “a polished, peppy, modern fairy tale.” The classic story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 chaotic hours has been given a contemporary spin and “a driving pop and rock score” by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. WHEN: Production runs from Oct. 18 to Nov. 4 with both evening and matinee performances available. See full schedule at browardcenter.org WHERE: Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: Tickets range between $47 and $60 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster

Make Magic, Share Joy Tour with Justin Flom

Magician Justin Flom has toured with Country superstars Florida Georgia Line and has performed for stars including Lady Antebellum, Super Bowl Coach Pete Carroll and the entire Seattle Seahawks team, John Legend, Nick Jonas and Chrissy Teigen. He has appeared on numerous nationally known talk shows including the “Rachel Ray Show” and the “Today Show.” Flom will perform and speak at Grace Baptist Church where he will share the magic of illusion and recount how a bold step of faith changed everything. WHERE: Grace Baptist Church, 501 NE 48th St. Pompano Beach WHEN: Friday Oct. 5 from 7 to 10pm COST: Tickets range between $24 and $40 and can be purchased on EventBrite

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Bob Dylan at the Au-Rene Theater

American folk and rock legend Bob Dylan is one of the most influential American musicians ever produced. Dylan, who was originally known for folk, blues and poetic lyrics was both worshiped and denounced for his shifts of interest, most notably from acoustic to electric rock ’n’ roll. His place in American history is undoubtable. He will be performing with his band in Fort Lauderdale. WHEN: Wednesday Oct. 24; show begins at 8pm, WHERE: Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: At time of press, tickets were still available for $93.75 plus ticketing fees; tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at the Amp Performing the legendary Rumours album note-for-note, in its entirety, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to North America for the very first time in 2018 with a brand new show celebrating 40 years of the iconic album. Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a

TOTO’s 40 Trips Around the Sun Tour at the Amp

unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. Fleetwood Mac’s founding member, Mick Fleetwood, called the Rumours show “an extraordinary, emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac.” WHEN: Friday Nov. 2; doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 8pm WHERE: The Pompano Beach Amp, 1801 Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range between $19 and $165, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at either pbamp.com or axs.com; by phone at (561) 223-7231; or at the box office, which is located inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

With 225 Grammy nominations, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. Band members were “South Park” characters, while “Family Guy” did an entire episode on the band’s hit “Africa.” As a band, TOTO sold 35 million albums, and today continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing room only events across the globe. WHEN: Sunday Oct. 28; doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm WHERE: The Pompano Beach Amp, 1801 Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range between $40 and $80, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at either pbamp.com or axs.com; by phone at 561 2237231; or at the box office, which is located inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

Marilyn Manson at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The controversial, anarchist, dark-boy of industrial metal music Marilyn Manson is known as much for his grotesque and shocking antics on stage (including urinating on the crowd and plunging a broken beer bottle into his chest) as he is for his music, which was made famous in the 90s and was even blamed for the Columbine shooting. The ordained Satanist once told Rolling Stone his “Point on Earth is chaos.” He will, fittingly, perform on the eve of Halloween. WHEN: Oct. 30; show at 8pm WHERE: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood COST: Tickets range between $35 and $90 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster

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First Mondays Splash Pad Play Dates

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

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. October’s featured band is Pure Heart — a Heart Tribute band. WHEN: Friday, Oct. 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds. COST: free

Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods to enjoy a featured flick under the stars. October’s movie is “Space Jam.” WHEN: Friday Oct. 5 at 8pm (first Fridays of the month) WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds. COST: Free

Family Fun Night at Christ Community Church

Tuesdays - Kidding Around with Yoga

Kidding around with yoga is perfect for children between the ages of five and 12. The class incorporates yoga, dance, music, games and positive activities. WHEN: Every Tuesday from 4 to 5pm; Subject to at least three children in attendance, so call first: 954-580-5973 WHERE: Integral Life Center, 880 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $15

Every third Friday of the month Christ Community Church will host a family fun night with movies, games and pizza. A cover charge of $5 includes food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite or through the church office. Call 954-943-3866 for more information. WHEN: Friday, Oct. 19 (third Fridays of the month) WHERE: Christ Community Church, 901 E. McNab Rd, Pompano Beach COST: $5 Around the Point contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans BY MARIE PULEO

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CITY AND COUNTY APPROVALS

STEP

Plans for major redevelopment of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club continue to move forward, but there are still many steps to take in the process of obtaining all the necessary approvals from the city and county. Terry Paterson, developer and part owner of the club, must first get approval for a land use plan amendment, which is needed for rezoning purposes. Paterson is requesting an amendment of 3.4 gross acres of the yacht club property from “commercial recreation” to “multifamily” residential, in order to build 33 three-story luxury townhomes lining the waterfront. Profits from the sale of the townhomes would be used to subsidize the cost to build a state-of-the-art yacht club facility, which would include a new 35,000-square-foot clubhouse. The estimated expense for the development of the club and land is $32 million. The developer has said that he hopes to break ground for the new clubhouse by mid-2019. According to city officials, the process for obtaining the necessary approvals could take nine months to a year, not including building permits.

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LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT

01) LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT First Steps July 10 - Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Investments, an entity controlled by Paterson, submitted an application to the City for a land use plan amendment, along with a conceptual site plan. They were the first formal documents submitted to the City concerning the yacht club’s redevelopment plans. Aug. 14 - Development Review Committee Meeting. The proposed land use plan amendment and conceptual site plan were reviewed by the city administrator, assistant city attorney, city engineer, city planners, police chief, fire chief, public works director, and civil and traffic engineering consultants. City staff conveyed their comments and concerns to the developer, who was present. Aug. 28 - Public workshop at City Hall. The City Commission and members of the Planning and Zoning Board discussed the proposed land use plan amendment and the conceptual site plan. The developer presented substantial revisions to the plans based on comments from City staff at the Development Review Committee meeting on Aug. 14. The revised plans were not formally submitted to the City, and were seen for the first time at the workshop. There were still concerns about a number of issues, including density, parking, limited access for emergency vehicles and architectural style. The developer said he would submit revised plans to the city in the coming weeks.

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POSSIBLE CODE CHANGES

Next Steps

A) Another Development Review Committee

STEP

meeting will take place to review the revised land use plan amendment request and conceptual site plan submitted to the City by the developer.

B) Another public workshop will be scheduled before the proposed land use plan amendment and conceptual site plan are considered at a Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

C) The Planning and Zoning Board will formally consider the revised land use plan amendment and conceptual site REZONING THE plan. The meeting will include a public PROPERTY hearing (only one is required for the Planning and Zoning Board). The Board will make a recommendation to the City Commission in favor of or against the land use change. The Planning and Zoning Board could ask the developer to make further revisions to the plans, which would come back to the Board for review, before it makes a recommendation to the City Commission. D) The City Commission will vote on the proposed land use plan amendment. A public hearing will take place before the vote. E) The proposed amendment will be sent to the Broward County Planning Council for a hearing, with a recommendation for approval, denial or modification. It will then be reviewed by the Broward County Commission.

STEP

CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR THREE-STORY TOWNHOMES

F) The proposed

APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMITS

amendment will come back to the City Commission for a second and final vote, with a public hearing.

STEP

02) REZONING

THE PROPERTY

After the land use plan amendment process is completed, the 3.4 acres of the yacht club property that were changed from “commercial recreation” to “multifamily” residential must be rezoned from B-2A (“planned business district”) to RM-16 (“four-family residential district”). Rezoning is done by ordinance.

SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND POSSIBLE VARIANCES IF CITY CODE IS NOT CHANGED

A) The Planning and Zoning Board will review the request and make a recommendation to the City Commission. The meeting includes a public hearing. B) The City Commission will vote twice, at two separate meetings, each with a public hearing.

03) POSSIBLE CODE CHANGES

In the current redevelopment plans for the yacht club, there are numerous items that don’t meet the city’s code of ordinances, such as the parking, dock width and amount of previous space. The developer could request code changes, which are made by ordinance.

A) The Planning and Zoning Board would review the possible code changes at one of its meetings, and then make a recommendation to the City Commission. The meeting would include a public hearing. B) The City Commission would vote twice on any proposed code changes, at two separate meetings, each with a public hearing.

04) CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR THREE-STORY TOWNHOMES

Three-story townhomes require approval from the Planning and Zoning Board. They are allowed only if they meet certain conditions in the city’s code, as well as other conditions the Planning and Zoning Board can set. Conditional use approval would take place before the final site plan is approved, but both can be done at the same meeting.

C A

to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. Any waterrelated variances would also need to be reviewed by the Marine Advisory Board.

B) Another Development Review Committee meeting will take place to review the final site plan before it goes to the Planning and Zoning Board, the Marine Advisory Board and the Community Appearance Board. C) The final site plan will be reviewed at separate meetings of the Marine Advisory Board and the Community Appearance Board, and then the Planning and Zoning Board, each with a public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Board is the body that gives final approval of the site plan, unless the decision is appealed to the City Commission by the developer. The Planning and Zoning Board could approve the final site plan and possible variances at the same meeting as the conditional use approval. Generally, the final site plan does not go before the City Commission unless the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board is appealed, but due to the magnitude of the project, the Commission will most likely want to review it.

06) APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMITS Rendering of the entrance to the proposed Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

A) The Planning and Zoning Board would consider conditional use approval for the proposed townhomes at one of its meetings, which would include a public hearing.

05) SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND POSSIBLE

VARIANCES IF CITY CODE IS NOT CHANGED A) If any variances to the city code are requested by the

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AROUND THE POINT CITY BEAT

Tony Long Named Lighthouse Point Assistant Fire Chief After an extensive selection process that started last December, Tony Long has been appointed Lighthouse Point’s new assistant fire chief. Long brings with him 33 years of

experience working with the Pompano Beach Fire Department, where he started his career right out of the Broward Fire Academy. He worked his way up through the ranks, and served as a battalion chief the last 15 years he was there. Long is not a stranger to the Lighthouse Point Fire Department. Throughout the decades he worked for Pompano, he assisted Lighthouse Point with its fire and medical calls, as part of an agreement the two cities have to aid each other when needed. He had been waiting for an opportunity to join Lighthouse Point’s fire department, and “got lucky enough to be

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picked” from a large pool of candidates. “I was very familiar with the city and the people, and it just looked like a wonderful place to work,” said Long. “Chief Long brings many positive contributions to our fire department,” said Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin. “His local experience and working knowledge of the city and our department makes him an immediate asset, and provides a smooth transition into his leadership role and responsibilities.” The assistant fire chief position opened up last December when Gilmartin vacated it to succeed former Fire Chief David Donzella, who retired. Long was appointed to his new position this August. He retired from Pompano just over a year ago, after he had worked the maximum number of years allowable with the department. Long said the Lighthouse Point Fire Department has welcomed him “with open arms,” and “it’s like I’ve been here forever.” He’s impressed with the department’s “top of the line” fire and medical equipment, a lot of which is brand new and state-of-the art. The department’s attitude towards customer service also stands out. “The firefighters here are trying to do everything they possibly can for the citizens,” he said. “They go out of their way for customer service, and I find that very refreshing.” For example, firefighters recently helped a resident whose American flag got torn up in a storm. The flagpole >>> was so tall, they used a

Victoria Burgess Day in Lighthouse Point Former Lighthouse Point resident Victoria Burgess was honored by Mayor Glenn Troast for recently setting a world record by being the first female to cross from Cuba to Key West on a stand-up paddleboard. At the city commission meeting on Aug. 28, Troast proclaimed Aug. 28 as Victoria Burgess Day in Lighthouse Point. Burgess is a supporter of The Women’s Sports Foundation, which was established in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity. She made the record-setting journey to raise awareness of women’s equality in sports. Burgess, 34, began paddling from Havana, Cuba on June 26, accompanied by support crew aboard a catamaran. She completed the journey in 27 hours and 48 minutes, paddling 115 miles. Burgess is a Pompano Beach fire inspector, who previously served as a firefighter and paramedic. “The City of Lighthouse Point wishes to recognize Victoria Burgess for her extraordinary efforts,” said Troast, before presenting Burgess with the framed proclamation.

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City and Police Reach Deal on New Contract and Pension Plan Terms BY MARIE PULEO At its Aug. 28 meeting, the City Commission approved a new three-year collective-bargaining agreement with the union representing its police officers – the Broward County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) – ending months of tension caused by unresolved pension plan issues. Lighthouse Point police officers, as well as the city’s firefighters, were dissatisfied because they were paying 16.34 percent of their yearly wages to their pension plan, one of the highest rates in the state of Florida. In addition, earlier in the year, the actuary who manages the pension plan recommended the city increase their contribution rate to 21.26 percent. The new deal – which takes effect Oct. 1, 2018 and expires Sept. 30, 2021 – will give police officers the option to switch to the Florida Retirement System (FRS), a move the city’s first responders had been requesting for over two years. Under the FRS plan, the contribution rate for first responders will be three percent. The city will contribute 24.5 percent, compared to the 22.27 percent it was paying into the existing pension plan.

Aug. 20. In July, a proposed contract was rejected by an overwhelming majority of police officers because it did not address several of their concerns. After further negotiations, the city and police were able to resolve those issues, the most crucial of which involved a six-month cap on accruals of sick leave, annual leave, and compensatory time while on workers’ compensation. That period can now be extended, at the city’s discretion, for an additional six months in the case of a serious on-the-job injury, such as being shot in the line of duty. Both parties also agreed on an increase in a yearly stipend that is offered to police officers in lieu of take home vehicles. The current stipend, which is $3,000 a year, will rise to $3,600 for the first year of the contract, and to $3,900 for the following two years. Other provisions in the new contract include a cost of living increase of one percent in 2018 and 2019, and two percent in 2020. In July, the city finalized a new contract with its firefighters after more than a year of negotiations.

From a financial point of view, I think this is a good deal for the city, the taxpayers and the employees.” — Chris Merk Police officers who decide not to migrate to the FRS plan will have the option of remaining in the city’s current defined benefit pension plan, or converting to the city’s existing defined contribution plan, which is like a 401(k) plan, with a city contribution rate of 14 percent and an employee contribution rate of six percent. “From a financial point of view, I think this is a good deal for the city, the taxpayers and the employees,” said Chris Merk, one of the police department’s union representatives. Once the process of moving to the FRS is complete, all new police officers will be enrolled in the FRS when they’re hired. Before the new police contract was approved by the City Commission, police voted 15 to 1 in favor of it on

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The negotiation process for the three-year contract – which is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2017 and expires Sept. 30, 2020 – was prolonged due to the pension plan issues. In the end, the city presented firefighters a contract almost identical to the one it offered police officers in terms of joining the FRS and other pension plan options. The police officers were watching closely to see how things turned out for the firefighters. Four officers left the police department as a result of the pension plan problems, and a few others had job applications out elsewhere. “Reaching this agreement was the result of very hard work on the part of the Police Benevolent Association and the city,” said Merk. “It was a lengthy process. I’m glad we can put it behind us and move forward as a department, retaining and hiring quality officers.”

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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene

THERE IS A LEGENDARY FISH MARKET IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CALLED THE PIKE PLACE FISH MARKET. YES, THE FISH IS WORLD CLASS, HOWEVER, the service, positive culture and playfulness of the staff has made this fish market the ultimate example of how to improve the environment in your business, classroom and home. The staff realized that they are not in the fish business — they are in the people business, serving fish. Big difference! It’s not uncommon to see employees throwing fish across the shop yelling, “Going to Montana!” You will even see customers throwing the fish, taking pictures holding large fish and everyone having a great time. I understand that not everyone here is a business owner or manager; however, this philosophy applies to parents, teachers, siblings and more.

THERE ARE FOUR ELEMENTS TO THE FISH PHILOSOPHY: 1. PLAY The employees at the Pike Place Fish Company make it a point to have fun at work. Yes, they do their job. They serve customers, ring up sales and collect money. But they also do far more than that. They make people smile, crack jokes and have fun! What can you do at work or home to be more playful and fun? 60

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2. MAKE THEIR DAY The make-their-day philosophy is all about bringing a little more joy to others and trying to be the highlight of their day. It can be as simple as a sincere compliment, giving them an unexpected surprise, or helping someone out in a time of need. It could also be giving someone a shout-out on social media, sending a card or positive text message. It could be anything that makes them smile. What can you do to make someone’s day today? 3. BE THERE Today, everyone is distracted with their phones, the internet, social media and more. The “be there” philosophy is hitting pause and engaging with a live person to give them your full attention. Be there means to really listen to someone, understand what they are saying and do something with it. Mary Kay Ask has a famous quote that says, “Everyone wears a sign on their head that reads “make me feel important.” When you are in the moment with another person, you are making that person feel great. 4. CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE Attitude is a choice. You can choose to be happy and positive or you can choose to be a miserable, negative nelly. Yes, I know bad things happen sometimes, but it’s not what happens... it’s what you do with what happens that makes the difference. You can choose to focus on what’s wrong in your life or you can choose to honor the struggle and bring joy to every person, every interaction and every situation you can. This is not an article about business. It’s an article about engagement, building relationships and strengthening the bonds you have with the people in your life. So go out there and bring the joy!Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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SO WE AS PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYERS HAVE BEEN VERY HUNG UP ON INTELLIGENCE FOR A LONG TIME. WHEN CHILDREN ARE IN KINDERGARTEN the parents start to chatter about whose child has been tested to see if they are “gifted” and are moving into the “gifted class.” But we have all known many factors are necessary for success other than intelligence. Teachers are focused on the students with the best grades and employers on who came from the best colleges. In all of these stages we are focusing on intelligence as one of the best predictors of success. We really did not have other ways to measure or constructs to consider. In 2012 researchers began studying and measuring personal attributes other than cognitive or intellectual capacity. Researcher Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania has been looking at these noncognitive factors that aid in achieving long-term goals. One of these attributes she has become most noted for is grit. Duckworth defines grit as “passion and perseverance for long-term goals.” It is not intensity you feel in a fleeting moment, talent or luck. Longitudinal research by Duckworth and others has found that goal directed effort, healthy social relationships, sound judgment and decision making strongly predict physical, psychological, social, economic and yes, academic success. Goal-directed effort encompasses grit, self-control

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and a growth mind-set. Healthy social relationships include the capacity for gratitude, emotional intelligence and social belonging. People with sound judgment and decision making tend to be curious about concepts and the world around them. They also tend to be openminded. Duckworth believes that grit is something you can gain. It is not an attribute with which you have to be born; it can be developed. She says that parents who are warm and loving but very demanding of their children and very emotionally supportive of their children tend to foster grit in their kids. These parents show respect to their children and let them make their own decisions when they are developmentally ready. Her book “Grit” focuses on this passion and perseverance that she finds is present in high achieving people. Prior to becoming a professor of psychology she taught math in middle and high school. She became very interested in what made students successful. She saw that intelligence alone did not predict success. She saw many smart kids that weren’t high achievers and others who were high achieving but not earning the highest test scores. In one of her studies she found that smarter Ivy League students actually had less grit than lower scoring peers. The students who were not as bright compensated by having more determination and working harder. The students with the most grit had better grade point averages than the smarter students. The good news is that neuroscience and longitudinal studies suggest that people change quite a bit over time; not just in early childhood. These changes are gradual and can be influenced by environment and exposure. Grit appears to be just as, or more important than, intelligence for long-term goal achievement and we can develop this characteristic. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Weird Sports WHAT SPORT, PLAYED ON ICE, REQUIRES 40-POUND STONES WITH COFFEE-POT HANDLES AND BROOM-WIELDING TEAM “JANITORS” WHO SWEEP THE PLAYING FIELD? YOU GUESSED it — CURLING. The sport began in Scotland in the 16th century. It was played on frozen lakes because the Scots did not have maple trees with which to build shuffleboards. Once beer and shuffleboard wax were invented, the game mostly moved indoors to taverns. This explains why most old bars were long and narrow. Some other weird sports include:

POOHSTICKS: All you need is a bridge over water and some sticks. Contestants drop sticks from the bridge on the upstream side. The one whose stick first appears downstream is the winner. The contests are restricted to members of Mensa. It is deemed too difficult for those with lesser IQs. WIFE CARRYING: This competition, held annually in Finland, requires men to carry their wives over a 253-meter course. The winner receives a mobile phone and his wife’s weight in beer. This makes sense. After consuming several pounds of beer he will need the phone to call for a ride home.

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WORLD GURNING CONTEST: A simple sport — the one who makes the ugliest face wins. It originated in the United Kingdom in 1297 at the Egremont Crab Fair, an obvious choice. What’s uglier than a crab? I could win this handily if they held the competition on the day I get my income tax bill. HOBBYHORSE RIDING: I swear I’m not making this up. In Finland and Sweden thousands of contestants perform hobbyhorse dressage. They “ride” faux horse-heads-on-a-stick performing “passage,” the “piaffe” and extended trot. Little did I know that as a child I was a forerunner of this sport. (Actually my hobbyhorse was a broom. We couldn’t afford the horse head.) A secondary market for hobbyhorses has emerged on Instagram. The mounts sell for up to $170 depending on provenance and type. I think an investigation is warranted, as the steeds are advertised as “fast” or “good at jumping.” Come on, it’s a plush toy on a stick. EXTREME IRONING: A dangerous sport/performance art. Those who play this take their ironing boards to odd locations, such as hanging from cliffs, water skiing, atop moving vehicles, etc., and iron clothes. The official website bills it as “a danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a wellpressed shirt.” CHESS BOXING: In this hybrid sport participants (combatants?) alternate between two-minute rounds of boxing and four-minute rounds of chess. The winner is decided by a checkmate or a knockout, whichever comes first. I can hear the announcer now: “Smith fires a left hook to the rook, but Jones counters with a straight right and Smith’s bishop goes down.” These sports go well together — chess, a cerebral sport, and boxing, which offers cerebral concussions. SOCCER: Okay, maybe it doesn’t quite fit the category, but it has some strange aspects. Here is how it was explained to me: When the referee points a yellow card at a player it means he/ she has jaundice. A red card means the player is in the country illegally and must leave the field. Finally, if the game ends in a tie, there is a “shootout.” This does not involve bloodshed — unless you are a fan in the stands. Y

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RELEASE STRESS The clock is ticking, and that report is due by end of day. Or, you have to give a speech in front of a roomful of strangers. Stressful situations like these bring on increased adrenaline and a fluttering heart rate. Fortunately, the simple act of smiling can help reduce stress by lowering your pulse and blood pressure, as chronicled in a 2012 study. Scientists discovered that the physical act of flexing the many tiny muscles that contribute to a smile actually countered the effects of stress on the heart and blood pressure. So next time you have to give a toast, or go on a blind date, flash the high beams! A good smile goes a long way to calming the nerves. STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM They say laughter is the best medicine. Well, add smiling to your medicine cabinet — because together, smiling and laughing help enhance your immune system. According to a report from the Mayo Clinic, smiles and laughter release “signaling molecules” in your brain that help combat stress and disease. Imagine, the simple act of grinning can help fight off colds and other illnesses. And, of course, the opposite is true. Negative thoughts and angry impulses actually lower your body’s ability to fight disease. >>>

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

WE DON’T LIKE TO THINK ABOUT DYING. MY DAD USED TO SAY: “MAY YOU LIVE AS LONG AS YOU WANT AND NEVER WANT AS LONG AS YOU LIVE.” But we all have to go sometime. When you die, do you want to leave your heirs with substantial legal fees and court costs and tie them up for nine months to a year in probate court? Wouldn’t it be comforting to know that your heirs will inherit your assets quickly and with little expense? Probate is a formal court proceeding to distribute assets when a person dies. Probate can occur with or without a last will and testament. Probate is necessary in Florida when a person dies

owning any type of property (real estate, stocks, bank accounts, etc.) in his or her name alone without any named beneficiaries. Probate in Florida takes about a year. Florida law entitles an attorney to charge three percent of the gross value of the assets that are being probated. A lawyer can also charge an hourly rate; however, it is preferable to agree to a specific percentage, which may be negotiated below the three percent. Otherwise, there is an unlimited ceiling for an hourly rate. The personal representative (executor) is entitled to a similar fee.

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To avoid probate, I always suggest to clients that every bank account, brokerage account, annuity, life insurance, etc. have one or more beneficiaries as “payable on death” (often abbreviated p.o.d.). This is also called “in trust for” (i.t.f.) or “transfer on death” (t.o.d.). However, there are some banks which will allow the “payable on death” for savings accounts and CD’s but not for checking accounts. If that is the case with your bank, it will be very important that you have at least one other person as a joint owner of that checking account. Ideally, this should be a family member whom you trust. Regarding real estate, there are several ways to avoid probate. The two most common ways are a life estate deed or a revocable living trust. You should discuss these options with a lawyer. I have written previous articles about both options. It is also very important to have the proper legal documents to protect you if you are incapacitated: durable power of attorney, designation of health care surrogate and written declaration, also known as living will. This group of documents is sometimes referred to as advance care directives, since you are preparing for the possibility that you may become incapacitated in the future and wish to avoid a guardianship. The health care surrogate is often used when you may be temporarily unable to communicate; once you can communicate, you will be able to make your own medical decisions. Once you have beneficiaries on all your accounts, real estate owned in a way to avoid probate, and advanced care directives if you become incapacitated, you will have given yourself and your heirs an invaluable gift: peace of mind. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates and probate, and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Wine Ratings

WHAT’S DO THEY ALL MEAN?

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

PERHAPS YOU BOUGHT A COUPLE BOTTLES OF ITALIAN CHIANTI AND TOSCANA ROSSO WINE, AS I SUGGESTED IN AN EARLIER COLUMN AND WHICH I’LL talk about here later. Or maybe you shopped recently for another wine. If so, you may have noticed little tags displayed near some wines with combinations of numbers and letters or names: 88 WA (Wine Advocate), 89 WS (Wine Spectator), 91 WE (Wine Enthusiast), 96 James Suckling, etc. These are wine ratings, of course, and they’re often shown with a brief tasting note: Juicy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and other stuff. Bursting

with berry fruit and exotic hints of smoke, leather and tar. Drink now or sometime before you die! I admit...that’s pretty sarcastic. Professional tasting notes tend to be direct but sincere, although not always

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positive. Retailers display favorable wine ratings to encourage us to buy wines “experts” thought were pretty good. These ratings can be helpful, even persuasive, especially when there are many choices, we’re in a hurry, or we get reassuring clues we’re buying wine we or someone else will like. However, they also can be confusing and sound a bit silly. Not sure you’ll like wine that smells like burnt wood, a leather strap and freshly laid asphalt? But seriously, why not just buy wines with 90+ ratings — an A or A-minus for most people? That could be a good strategy if you’ve liked all or most of the wines you’ve purchased that way. However, what about all the similar wines without those tags — a few of which you may have bought and enjoyed in the past? There’s a good chance, if you do a little research, many or most of them also have been rated, perhaps more favorably than the wines with tags. Even if the rating is lower than 90, a rating of 85 from many reviewers is still quite good. Just as important, the wine you’re tempted to purchase may have been rated higher or lower by other wine critics. That’s often the case. Because it’s hard to ignore those tags, we can help ourselves get better wine value for our money and try different wines by learning more about wine rating. Most of the ratings displayed by retailers are from ten or so publications, websites, or other firms that employ people to taste and review wines. In addition to the names above, you may see Decanter, Vinous, Allen Meadows (who writes about Burgundy and Pinot Noir wines), Eric Asimov (New York Times), Lettie Teague (Wall Street Journal), Jancis Johnson (a British wine critic), and Wine and Spirits. Most use a variant on the 100-point scale developed originally by Robert Parker, the founder of Wine Advocate. But there are other scales, like four or five stars. With the 100-point scale, wines rated 95 and higher should be classic or great wines. They’re usually expensive, often a lot more than $50 a bottle. Wines

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TO THE POINT TRY THE WINE <<< rated 90-94 should be excellent or outstanding; 85-89 should be very good; 80-84 should be good; 75-79 is mediocre; wines below 75 — forget about it. Eric Asimov, The New York Times wine writer, uses a four-star scale, where only wines that he and his tasting panelists think are good or better get rated. Vivino, a consumer wine website and app, uses individual consumer ratings to calculate average scores for each wine using a five-star scale. All wine ratings are inherently subjective. Even professional, highly disciplined wine tasters who sample hundreds, or even thousands, of wines every year have preferences or biases. Some ratings are done using blind tastings, where the tasters don’t know the labels until after the tasting. Other tastings are not blind. Also, wines typically are compared to similar wines of the same vintage. A 90 Wine Advocate rating for a 2014 Pinot Noir shouldn’t be compared to same rating for a 2014 Zinfandel. Without naming names, some ratings seem consistently inflated — perhaps to encourage retailers to post their reviews instead of others. So, while a 90+ rating from any reputable reviewer or publication might be sufficient to sway us, I recommend developing a level of trust with different reviewers. You can investigate and subscribe to Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, or other websites. However, if you go to a large wine retailer, they’re likely to have online access to multiple ratings. Let’s say you see a wine you’re interested in that advertises a 92 rating by Suckling, ask one of the salesmen if they can look up the Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, or other ratings. For French Burgundy, Allen Meadows is highly respected. After a while, you’ll probably get a sense of whose ratings may match your own tastes, especially if you tend to drink some wines more than others — California Zinfandel versus Italian Chianti, for example. Overall, I’ve come to trust Wine Spectator ratings, but I know others who prefer Wine Advocate and other reviewers. If you like consumer ratings, the Vivino smart phone app is free. It gives you the ability to take pictures of each wine, rate and comment on it, see others’ reviews and keep a history of your tastings, among other features. It’s definitely fun and useful. CHIANTI Speaking of Chianti, I suggested trying two types of wines from Tuscany in Italy: Chianti and Toscano Rosso (sometimes referred to as Super Tuscans). Chianti is made 95 percent from Sangiovese grapes, while Toscano Rosso are blends of Sangiovese and other grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The idea was to sample the variety and differences in tastes in wines made with Sangiovese. I suggested buying Chianti Classico or Riserva wines, although there are many fine Chiantis from other areas

NEXT MONTH The column next month will discuss the German Riesling wines I suggested drinking last month and also wines to drink with your Thanksgiving supper. Additionally, I’ll start discussing Portuguese red and white dry table wines. You may know Portugal as the home of Port, delicious sweet, fortified wine that’s a category unto itself. But Portugal also produces some of the world’s best values in quality dry wines. Let us know what you think by emailing editor@pointpubs.com Y

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in Tuscany. The Classicos come from a renowned area near Florence. The Riservas Chiantis are aged longer before release. Chiantis are medium weight wines that typically have red or dark berry flavors, a modicum of acidity and other qualities that make them perfect for tomato-based dishes and meats. I drank a 2015 Chianti Classico from Frattoria Rodáno ($15-18) that was deep red, pleasant and easy drinking with delicious cherry and blackberry flavors. It was delicious with spinach lasagna. I also drank a very memorable 2013 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva ($18-25) that was deep red and powerful. It was complex with layers of cherry, oak smokiness, earthiness and other flavors that kept developing as we drank it. I chose two Toscana Rossos. One was 2015 Santa Cristina Toscana ($10-15), a very fine, budget-conscious wine found in many wine stores and restaurants. It’s a pleasing, easy drinking blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Sangiovese and Syrah. It reminds me of the tasty unnamed house wines served in neighborhood restaurants in Italy. It has berry fruit, tobacco and floral aromas and flavors, and is slightly tart. It’s rounder and less robust than Chianti. The second wine was a 2013 Clemente VII Settimo Rosso di Toscana ($19-$25), a deep red-purple blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. This, too, was easy drinking, with cherry and blackberry flavors, along with tobacco and oak. It was more concentrated and tannic than the Santa Cristina due to the amount of Sangiovese and Syrah. It had more flavors and was more complex than the Chiantis in this tasting. (In case you’re curious, all these Tuscan wines had very good Wine Spectator ratings.) Good Toscana Rosso wines show the lip-smacking variety that can be achieved by blending Sangiovese with other grapes. Indeed, some of the region’s top wines, often called Super Tuscans, are made this way. There’s variety in pure or predominately Sangiovese wines, too. There are distinctive wines made from special varieties of Sangiovese grapes grown around the Tuscan towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino. Brunello de Montalcino is one of these, a big, powerful, amazing wine. They’re made with the area’s best grapes and reward aging. The most recent 2012 and 2013 vintages are both outstanding but would likely not be at their best if drunk now.

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On Nov. 6, Lighthouse Point Voters Will Decide on $16.5 Million Bond Issue, City Charter Amendments BY MARIE PULEO

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When Lighthouse Point voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they will decide if they want the City to issue General Obligation (G.O.) bonds for a maximum principal amount of $16.5 million. They will also vote on three proposed amendments to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charter, including one that would increase the terms of office for mayor and commissioners and impose term limits beginning with the 2020 election. BOND REFERENDUM

If the bond issue is approved, proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used for the construction of a new fire station, a new recreation building at Dan Witt Park, upgrades to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Works facilities and renovation of the second story of the library. On May 22, the City Commission voted to place the bond referendum on the November ballot after several months of discussing at meetings and workshops the need for these long-term city capital improvement projects.

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NE 21st Way Sample Road A rendering of the proposed two-story, Category 5 fire station in Lighthouse Point INSET Proposed site plan for new fire station

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All the projects will be bundled together under one question on the ballot. Voters will be asked if they are “For Bonds” or “Against Bonds.” If a majority of voters approve the item, the bonds would most likely be issued within six months, according to the City’s Finance Department. The City currently plans to pay off the principal amount, plus interest, over a 30-year period. Based on the City’s best estimate of future interest rates and future assessed property values, property owners would pay approximately $4045 per $100,000 of their taxable value to finance the bond issue, starting with their November 2019 property tax bill. The only bond the City has ever issued was in 2002, in the amount of $6.2 million, to pay for a new police complex, improvements to the fire station, roads, bridges and drainage, and an expansion of the library. That bond will be paid off in August 2022. If voters approve the proposed bond issue, there would be two years of overlap when property owners would pay for both the old bond (most likely less than $17 per $100,000 of taxable value) and the new bond.

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CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Voters will be asked to consider three local ballot questions regarding proposed amendments to the city’s charter. AMENDMENT 1 would increase terms of office for mayor and commissioners to four years and establish term limits of 12 consecutive years of service as either mayor or commissioner, excluding partial terms, beginning with officials elected in or after March 2020. It would also extend the current terms for commissioners elected in 2018 until 2020 to provide for elections in even numbered years. AMENDMENT 2 proposes removing the Planning and Zoning Board from the city charter and placing it in the city’s code of ordinances, so changes pertaining to the board’s members, meetings and duties can be made by the City Commission through adoption of ordinances, rather than charter amendments requiring approval by voter referendum. AMENDMENT 3 would change the date the mayor and commissioners take office, and the date the Commission convenes, from seven days after the election to the first regular City Commission meeting following the election. In addition, the meeting at which the City Commission is required to canvass the election results would take place on a date established by ordinance, rather than be restricted to within five days after the election. Each of the proposed amendments will be considered individually, and any amendment that is approved by a majority of voters will take effect upon certification of the election results. Actual ballot questions can be seen on the city’s website: city.lighthousepoint.com.

PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE FUNDED BY THE BOND ISSUE FIRE STATION AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

After extensive discussions at meetings and workshops, the City Commission found that the current fire station, which is almost 45 years old, needs to be replaced with one that has an emergency operations center (EOC) and can withstand a Category 5 hurricane, which would allow first responders and essential city staff to remain in the city during major storms. The plan is for the City to build a two-story fire station with an EOC on property located at 2101 NE 36th St. (the corner of Sample Road and NE 21st Way, just east of the post office), creating a signature entranceway to Lighthouse Point. The city just purchased the land at a price of $1.75 million. It is currently occupied by a building that was once a Marathon gas station, but has stood vacant for years. The new fire station would be a “drive-thru” facility, with two ways for fire rescue vehicles to go in and out, and direct access to a major thoroughfare, which eliminates having to drive through local streets to get out of the station. An additional 15 parking spaces would be provided for City Hall at the site of the old fire station, which would be torn down once the new station is completed. The estimated cost to construct the new fire station is about $9.5 million.

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDINGS

If the bond issue is approved by residents, major improvements would be made to the city’s two Public Works buildings, located at the north end of Dan Witt Park. The building that is currently used for fleet maintenance would be demolished. Originally a recreation arts and crafts building, it is in disrepair and floods when there are

heavy rains, resulting in inadequate work conditions. A new building would be constructed on the same site, with drive-in bays of varying depths, office space, electrical and mechanical rooms, and storage areas for tools and small equipment. A portion of the other existing Public Works building — containing office space, a break room and restroom — would be renovated to bring it up to current standards. The estimated cost of the new construction and renovations is about $870,000. Drainage of the area will also be improved to address the flooding issue.

RECREATION BUILDING AT DAN WITT PARK

A new recreation building at Dan Witt Park would provide indoor space for additional programming, as well as a place where at least 150 children participating in city programs and others at the park could seek protection during inclement weather (especially lightning storms), or emergency situations. A one-story building is being proposed, which would include indoor restrooms, a covered patio with a concession stand, and multipurpose space that could be rented out to the public for special events, with the concession serving as the catering kitchen. It would also include a game room and space for the Parks and Recreation administrative offices, which are currently housed in City Hall. The building is set up to serve as an auxiliary emergency operations center (EOC) for Public Works and other emergency personnel involved in recovery efforts after events such as hurricanes. The estimated cost of the building is $1.7 million.

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TOP A floor plan of the proposed recreation building which will include multipurpose rooms, a covered patio, a concession/warming kitchen, bathrooms, showers, storage and office space. BOTTOM The building viewed from the west

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LIBRARY

Renovations are proposed for the second floor of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library, which was never completed and is currently a storage area with a dumbwaiter to help move books. The space would be converted to a community room to allow for expanded programming and special events. A new elevator, stairway and restrooms would be added to comply with building code and ADA requirements. Two tutoring rooms and offices on the ground floor would be repositioned to make room for the stairway and elevator. The estimated cost of the project is about $600,000.

ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY

The bond issue could finance the acquisition of real property used by the City for the proposed bond projects or to enhance its ability to provide public services. The $1.75 million the city paid to purchase the property that will be used for the new fire station would be refunded back to the City with the bond proceeds.

PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

This month, city staff, the mayor, city commissioners and a group of volunteer residents will be making presentations at places such as Dixon Ahl Hall, service clubs and condo associations to help educate residents about the November bond referendum. Details will be posted on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, city.lighthousepoint.com.

TOP Site plan of the proposed recreation building (community center) at Dan Witt Park MIDDLE The proposed Public Works building BOTTOM A rendering of the community room proposed for the second floor of the Lighthouse Point Library

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Home to the world’s largest collection of authentic Broadway musical costumes, Costume World attracts renowned designers to Pompano Beach. Marilynn Wick, the tireless entrepreneur behind Costume World, shares the story of how she grew her business from a children’s home craft project to a costume collection worth an estimated $30 million. With Halloween approaching, one may want to schedule a costuming appointment at Costume World’s recently expanded warehouse, which Wick swears is home to celebrity ghosts. BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU • PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

This is my entire life’s work under this roof.

he day I visited CEO Marilynn Wick custom fit the costumes to measurement. Wick at Costume World’s newly expanded even houses the designers at one of her own warehouse in Pompano Beach, she had properties while they visit South Florida. received a message from three-time Tony award If you’re anything like me, however, you didn’t winning actress Glenn Close who was desperate to find know any of this. You may have driven by Costume the dress she wore in the 1980 Broadway production World’s former retail shop off Federal Blvd. in the of “Barnum.” Close collects costumes and knew that Dollar Tree plaza in Deerfield Beach and assumed Wick — the holder of the largest Broadway Costume it to be your run-of-the-mill costume shop filled collection in the world — just might have her beloved with wigs and wardrobes for October’s trick-ordress. treating or your office’s next lame theme party. You Wick is used to such celebrity phone calls. Costume may not have realized that the former retail shop World outfits costumes, props and sets for some of contained only a minuscule fraction of Costume Broadway’s largest productions, provides the costumes World’s insanely big collection, which is housed for “Saturday Night Live,” created the wardrobe for primarily in the warehouse district of Pompano the 2015 Tony Awards’ performance of “The King and Beach. I,” costumed the Ringling Brothers productions for 17 Wick recently opted to expand the warehouse years and used to do work with “The Letterman Show.” space by 25,000 square-feet when she closed In 2005, when Wick won a bidding war and bought the retail shop in Deerfield Beach. Wick said her Marilynn Wick out the largest costume house in New York City (which former landlord had increased her rent almost had been operating since 1868), many of the shop’s two-fold hoping to make room for a new Sprouts high-profile, Broadway clients followed. Costume World has hosted grocery store. the former Mrs. Trump, Marla Maples, Jenna Bush and Matt Lauer’s In the newly expanded Pompano Beach warehouse space, Wick mother. has built rehearsal space for the Wick Theatre Company and The shop has become a key destination for costume and set recreated a retail space where customers can schedule private designers. Wick helps them pick out wardrobes, props, shoes, wigs costuming experiences. — everything from head-to-toe. A team of professional seamstresses “This is my entire life’s work under this roof,” Wick said. OCTOBER 2018 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

When I visited the new warehouse space in July, there was an air of chaos as workers unloaded moving vans, unpacked boxes and moved furniture, frantic to get everything in working order. Maneuvering around boxes, I followed Wick to the back warehouse where my jaw dropped wide open. The rows were seemingly endless, each stacked from floor-to-ceiling with multiple levels of hanging costumes. Some were bedazzled, colorful and sequined; others drab with earth tones, aged and antique. There were polka-dot 50s dresses, flappers, mobsters, showgirls, cowboys, geishas, civil war soldiers, round-table knights, paupers, hobos and everything in between. It was as if every character I have ever seen on stage or in film discarded their clothing in one gigantic, organized closet. I imagine that for costume designers, the experience of stepping into the Costume World warehouse is akin to that of a candy-loving child stepping into Charlie’s Chocolate Factory — awe, wonder and an instantaneous desire to play. I imagined what it would be like if “Night at the Museum” were to happen in that warehouse, the costumes suddenly springing to life. Oh the stories they would tell! In a certain regard, Wick said some of the costumes do have a voice — through the ghosts they brought with them. Wick and her daughter Kimberly swear the warehouse is home to several friendly ghosts, most likely of the actors and actresses who wore the costumes. Both Wick and Kimberly shared tales of paranormal phenomenon in the warehouse — taps on windows, multiple lights inexplicably turning on, strange cold breezes and distinct whispers in their ears. “Spirits are definitely here. There’s no doubt about it,” ” said Kimberly. “One thousand percent — they are here, but they are happy.” After swapping ghost stories, Wick shared the surprising tale of how Costume World grew from a craft project to an estimated $30 million collection.

IT STARTED WITH A SANTA SUIT

As a single mom of two young daughters, divorced at the young age of 22, Wick was required to be creative and resourceful. At Christmas, when the girls, Kelly and Kim, wanted to make some money to purchase a present for their indefatigable mom, Wick devised a plan to bake some holiday cookies the girls could sell at the Royal Palm Plaza. Wick’s English housekeeper at the time shared

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Wick and her daughter Kimberly swear the warehouse is home to several friendly ghosts, most likely of the actors and actresses who wore the costumes.

fond memories of her own childhood, shopping in the holiday markets in England where people would sell their goods wearing Santa suits. While Wick liked the idea of costuming her girls to sell the cookies, she didn’t know where she could rent any Santa suits. “I opened up the yellow pages and there were no costume shops,” Wick recalled. “My housekeeper suggested we make them, so we went out and bought all the materials. She got me a sewing machine and we made the suits. It started with five Santa suits at my dining room table — just a little home project for my girls.” After creating them, Wick and her girls got the idea to rent the suits for $25 a piece. The Boca News came to take a picture and Wick published a one-line advertisement in the yellow pages. It was just the right time. “The phone rang off the wall,” Wick said. “People were calling up and saying ‘I need Big Bird. I need this. I need that.’” The Wick girls realized they had stumbled upon a great idea. “The more we got involved and did research, the more we loved it,” Wick said. “So we decided we would

go out to FAU and ask the costume department to come to lunch and I could host a little tea party for her. She came to the house. We told her what we wanted to do and she said, ‘Oh, that will never work!’” Wick set out to prove her wrong. “I said to the kids, we will go to New York and I’ll invest about $1,000 in you and we’ll have a little store, and for Halloween you girls can help me run it. We never knew we would be mobbed,” Wick remembered. “There was nothing around like that.” The first year Wick rented a small garage storefront, coincidentally, right across the street from where her current warehouse stands. Now Wick can look across the street and remember Costume World’s humble beginnings. Things were rough in the beginning. “I’d say ‘Kim, go sell a bunny nose so we can have lunch,’” Wick joked. “‘We’re not proud of it,” Kimberly added, “but everybody starts somewhere.” In the shop’s second year, The Wick girls moved to a larger space on Copans Road. Then Wick started buying up costume houses around the country. “From the 80s to the 90s I bought out ten large

It started with five Santa suits at my dining room table — just a little home project for my girls. Marilynn Wick

costume houses,” said Wick, who would renovate the stores and re-brand them as Costume World shops. “We had a store in Buffalo, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We had a store in Houston, and in Dallas, then Austin. We had a store in Boston. These were big costume facilities.” In the 80s, not feeling educated enough in the field, Wick took it upon herself to get mentored in the art of costume and set design from a Cuban designer in Miami who owned a costume house and crafted specialty work. “I went every day to Miami for a whole year,” Wick remembered. “Every day at 2 o’clock I’d drive down there. She trained me on everything — how to buy the fabric, what to do — hands-on training.” Together, Wick and her mentor created the entire wardrobe and set for “The King and I” from scratch.

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In 2005, Wick bought out the largest costume house in New York City, which was founded is 1868. She moved 15 semi-loads of original Broadway costumes to Pompano Beach, making her, as mentioned in OCTOBER 2018 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

the New York Times, the ‘largest authentic musical wardrobe collector in the country.’” Wick had only ten frantic days to pack up the costumes in New York and bring them home to Pompano Beach, where she stashed them in the warehouse. “A whole team of us packed it up and moved it. I’ve never been so dirty in my life. We had to scrub ourselves for days,” Wick said laughing. While Wick was thrilled she had won the New York bidding war, in the frenzy she didn’t quite comprehend what she had purchased. As she and Kimberly began unpacking the boxes, they were astonished by the Broadway gems they had acquired — Richard Burton’s armor with his name in it from “Camelot,” Rob Hudson’s jacket, Jimmy Garland’s hat, all the original “42nd Street” clothes, costumes from “Once Upon a Mattress” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” The collection was good enough to start a museum. So that’s exactly what Wick did. She transformed part of the warehouse space into a tourable museum with a dining area designed as an exact replica of Central Park’s iconic restaurant, Tavern on the Green. Guests would pay to see the costumes, have tea on the Green and perhaps see a live musical performance. In 2011, when the City of Pompano Beach told Wick she was no longer allowed to host visitors in the warehouse district due to zoning regulations, she knew she needed a new venue. At 69 years old, when most are dreaming of retirement and lazy afternoon naps escaping the Florida heat, Wick dreamed of costumes and theater. Her daughter Kelly, who in adulthood had established a career in real estate, suggested Wick explore the defunct Caldwell Theater in Boca Raton, which had gone bankrupt and was facing foreclosure. While Wick had no formal background in musical theater, she embraced the challenge. In 2013, Costume World leased the Caldwell, finally buying it in April 2016 for $5.2 million. The Caldwell, now called the Wick Theatre, houses Wick’s costume museum and theatre company. The museum collection has been featured on “The Today Show,” in People magazine and was the subject of a photo essay in Vogue magazine by fashion photographer, Bruce Weber. The theatre company, now is in its sixth year of production, has become an important cultural institution in Boca Raton. “To think,” she said, “It all started with a Santa suit.”

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Wick Theatre’s 2018-2019 Season The Wick Theatre is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Visit thewick.org of call 561-995-2333 for more information. Ticket prices range between $75 and $95. OCT. 18 - NOV. 11 - “THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE” Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” is an uproarious comedy. Swashbuckling pirates, a love story and bumbling constables combine to make for a wonderful evening with fabulous music. NOV. 29 - DEC. 23 - “ANNIE” “Annie” will star Emmy Award-winning actress Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan, the mean head mistress at the orphanage. Fun for the entire family, this iconic Broadway hit tells the heartwarming tale of Little orphan Annie, who stole the heart of a lonely millionaire. Classic songs include “Tomorrow,” “Easy Street,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile.” JAN. 17 - FEB. 24 - “FUNNY GIRL” “Funny Girl” is a musical biography of the legendary Fanny Brice and her tempestuous love affair with gambler Nicky Ornstein. The score, written by Jules Styne, features such hits as “Don’t Rain on my Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and the timeless ballad, “People.” MARCH 14- APRIL 14 - “CRAZY FOR YOU” “Crazy for You” won the Tony Award for Best Musical with its score by the Gershwins. You won’t want to miss the tappin’ feet and fantastic singers in this extremely funny romantic comedy. APRIL 25-MAY 12 - “ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE” “Always...Patsy Cline” is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s long friendship with a fan named Louise Seger. The show includes a live band and features Patsy’s hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.” With Halloween on the horizon, it’s a good time to schedule a private costume fitting. While you’re there, be on the lookout for those celebrity ghosts. Costume World is located at 2313 NW 30th Place in Pompano Beach. Call (800) 423-7496 or email info@costumeworld.com for an appointment. Y

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The former Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College OPPOSITE The hand-adorned dome in the foyer of Flagler College, the former lobby of the Ponce de Leon Hotel BELOW LEFT A colonial-era residence BELOW RIGHT

A lesson in blacksmithing at the Colonial Quarter

t. Augustine: the oldest city in the United States. Traveling through this marvelously historic city is a journey through time and history — going back to the earliest beginnings of the discovery of America and the very first footsteps of Europeans on the continent. While Christopher Columbus is widely accredited for discovering America, it is believed in fact, to be Ponce de Leon, who was the first to officially discover Florida in 1493 and claim it for Spain. St. Augustine itself was founded in 1565 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, making it the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the contiguous United States.

Early Beginnings

As one takes their first footsteps into downtown St. Augustine, the European heritage, history and influence can be seen and felt everywhere. The old brick roads, narrow alleyways and passages, quaint houses, churches, chapels and other historic landmarks greet you upon first sight. The city is a time-capsule of the nation’s oldest colonial influences, and the city has

preserved that capsule well. Much of the city’s earliest architecture and infrastructure have remained intact, and impressively so, in a cohesive manner. St. Augustine works hard to maintain its history and cultural heritage. The city achieves this by having in place strict regulations when it comes to exerting any changes to existing buildings, landmarks or other objects of historic value. In tandem with the historic architectural review board (HARB), the goal is to ensure preservation of historic property in the city

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as well as maintain the visual facade of property to reflect that history. This also applies to hotels, inns, restaurants, shops and businesses that occupy space in the city. This ongoing mission of the municipality has earned it its praise for maintaining Florida’s oldtown charm and rich cultural heritage. You will be hard pressed to find any major corporations tainting the city. Chain organizations are a relatively rare sight here. Rather, you will mostly find individual shopkeepers, restauranteurs, innkeepers, family businesses – St. Augustine is a town where the proverbial mom and pop store, the individual business owners still thrive. Their success is a silent, yet solid statement to the big corporations. It’s a boon to the small business owner and delivers a surf of fresh air from the world’s accustomed globalized corporations. Not the big chain hotels flourish here, but rather the more intimate inn or the bed and breakfast is the lodging of choice for many travelers here.

Age & Beauty

A visit to the oldest city of America merits a visit to the city’s oldest inn. Built in 1791, the St. Francis Inn has

been a lodging accommodation since 1845. Located on the picturesque St. George street, the Inn seeks to deliver an experience of old city charm elevated by modern comforts that meet the expectations of today’s discerning traveler. Owned and operated by Joe and Margaret Finnegan, who took the Inn over

CLOCKWISE An antique canon in the Colonial Quarter; The lobby of the Lighter Museum, formerly Hotel Alcazar; City Baptist Church; Dining hall of the former Ponce de Leon Hotel; The former Hotel Alcazar, now Lighter Museum; Local shop near St. Augustine’s old prison

in 1985, it abides by the same regulations as private domiciles for presevering its history, something that the Finnegans: “Hold very, very dearly.” The St. Francis Inn is listed in several of the nation’s most discerning registries of highend inns and bed and breakfasts. It is also the only lodging to be listed by National Geographic Travel as “the place to stay” in St. Augustine. While my stay at the Inn was unquestionably reflective of the accolades it has earned, it was the little things, the gestures and extras, which remained with me most profoundly. A warm greeting at the door, a piece of homemade dessert after a long day trekking through town or the perfect restaurant recommendation. It was this engaging, personalized care from the Finnegans that made the experience outstanding. And while welcoming guests may be one of the simplest aspects of great hospitality, true human warmth is not something that can be faked. This friendly human touch recurs consistently in St. Augustine. The majority of inns, restaurants and shops are owned and operated by proud locals. The famed St. George’s pedestrian area is dotted with small restaurants, coffee bars, little shops and art galleries. Similarly to the inns, many of the restaurants are situated in historic buildings that have been around for hundreds of years — a true throwback to days gone past. Exploration is exciting. Diversity of establishments, refreshing. Hours can be spent easily on just one small street. And there are very few intrusions to this identity of local entrepreneurship. Whatever establishment it is you choose to enter, chances are high you will be greeted by the owners, happy to strike up a conversation and tell you stories about St. Augustine. And it is exactly that which shines through the most while adventuring in St. Augustine — the local people and their pride for the city. The bar is set high. And it shows.

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Four Ways Ahead

From St. George Street, the “Plaza de La Constitution,” St. Augustine’s main square, is but a stone’s throw away. The square is home to multiple monuments and statues that pay homage to the square’s rich and diverse history. Its strategic location ensures that any direction you choose to wander will lead you to an area worth exploration. Directly east, the bridge of Lions looms — offering beautiful views of the bay and Matanzas River. Along the waterway, there is a restaurant and local staple, O.C Whites. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the city, it is a local hotspot for seafood and craft beer. Further exploration along the seawall will eventually bring you upon another famed dining establishment, the Raintree, which is an impressively restored colonial Victorian estate dating back to 1879. The Raintree is another delightfully historic building to experience the feel of the city in, while enjoying fine dining, both in- and outdoors. Look West and you will see towering what used to

be the legendary Ponce de Leon hotel. An architectural wonder of its time, it was legendary Henry Flagler’s first hotel and today is the home of Flagler College. Directly across the street is the equally revolutionary Alcazar hotel, also built by Henry Flagler. Today, the Alcazar is home to the Lighter museum, which houses an impressive collection of 19th century antiques and art, as well as Café Alcazar, a restaurant located inside the old indoor-pool of the former historic hotel. Head South and you can venture the city’s oldest street, Aviles street. With some of the oldest remaining colonial houses, it takes you even further back in time. Here too, restaurants, art galleries and cafés line the narrow brick road and time-gone facade. Stay the course and you will find yourself in the historic district. For the most part residential, it is street after street of colonial Spanish and Victorian properties. This is also where you will find legendary Lincolnville — one of the first areas in the South where free black folk were able to settle after the American Civil War. In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited

Lincolnville during the height of the civil rights movement. St. Augustine’s Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is one of only two in the nation that Dr. King Jr. actually visited in person. North of the plaza, you will find the Castillo de San Marcos, a fort built by the Spanish to repel invaders — particularly British aggressors during the AngloSpanish war. The base of the fort’s walls are built from crushed seashells called “coquina,” which had the remarkable ability to withstand and absorb canon shots. Attacks on the fort were quite futile and the impressive structure still stands today. Just across the street from the fort, the colonial quarter can be found. An outdoor museum depicts OCTOBER 2018 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

LEFT The Wilson House, one of the accommodations at the St. Francis Inn

how the earliest colonials lived their lives here. With canon and musket fire demonstrations, authentic blacksmithing and old colonial houses as they were in the 1500’s, the quarter paints a detailed picture of how life was in the earliest days of Spanish Florida. Volunteering in the quarter as a tour guide is historian and Stanford PhD graduate Chad Light. It is not every day you get a museum tour from a forensic anthropologist about human colonial history. Mr. Light is another testament to the pride and commitment of the people in this unique city. While St. Augustine is gorgeous to explore on foot, a hop-on, hop-off trolley service operates here seven days a week. Old Town Trolley provides the means to see the entire city, and its more hidden parts, comfortably. The trolley operators function as both drivers, and knowledgeable tour guides.

Beyond City Walls

Despite the incredible number of things to experience at the core of the city, St. Augustine stretches out far beyond its downtown and historic areas. The Matanzas river and bay give visitors the opportunity to see St. Augustine from the water. The river and the bay are teeming with wildlife. Many indigenous bird species and rare forms of crustaceans are found here. The specific type of seashells used for the coquina to build the Castillo de San Marcos can only be found a few places around the world, but are abundant here. Numerous pods of dolphin patrol the river. There is a lot of marine wildlife research that takes place here due to the area’s unique ecosystem. Eco tours of St. Augustine is an organization that provides non-intrusive educational tours of the river and bay of St. Augustine. Their goal is to provide wildlife tours of the surrounding coast while ensuring conservation and protection of the natural habitat.

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Going out on a boat with Captain Zach McKenna, who has an academic background in marine studies, is a treat. Through an easy-to-follow narrative, McKenna gives a comprehensive insight of the local wildlife, discusses the marine research he is involved with and recounts historical moments on the waters surrounding St. Augustine. The boat ride is thrilling and fast at times, yet smooth. And Captain Zach ensures it all happens with wind in your hair and a smile on your face. On the other side of the Matanzas River lies the final frontier of land to the east before the Atlantic Ocean — Anastasia Island. Home to Anastasia State Park, the lighthouse, maritime museum and famous zoological alligator park, there is much that warrants a visit to the island. Particularly the zoological farm where visitors can experience exotic wildlife, not just from Florida, but from all over the world including Komodo dragons, giant tortoises, hundreds of alligators and crocodiles, exotic birds, venomous snakes and amphibians. Even the prehistoric skull fossil of the Sarchosuchus, one of the largest crocodilian species to have ever lived, weighing up to 20,000 pounds, can be seen here. Guests can also watch live as a zookeeper feeds hundreds of eager alligators in the swamp. On the island too, you can experience some fantastic dining opportunities. “Amici’s,” ran for 35 years by Sicilian siblings, Vito and Benedetta, is a true authentic representation of rustic Italian and Sicilian cuisine. The grilled swordfish and Pasta Alla Norma are stand-out dishes.

End of the Line

Continue the journey east and St. Augustine beach will be your destination. An open and vast beach stretches the island’s coast. The beautifully white and soft sand entices — a perfect chance for some much-earned relaxation. This is the end of the line. In front of you only the ocean and horizon loom. Behind you St. Augustine and everything you have seen. It makes for a very fitting final setting for the conclusion of your journey, and a chance to contemplate and reflect on your trip. Untouched and unspoiled by the bustling outside world, St. Augustine remains true to itself. The experience feels authentic, and the sensations of discovery and exploration, real. Its history will leave you feeling enriched. The welcoming care and openness of the St. Augustinians ensure you are tapped more deeply into your journey. And as you overlook the ocean on Anastasia Island’s beach, the trip will leave you wondering, why aren’t more places just right like this? Y

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10 16 18 The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Pompano Beach Fine Food & Wine Celebration will gather some of the city’s finest culinary institutions, craft brewers and wine distributors for one night dedicated to pleasing the palate. This year the celebration will also feature a Champagne fountain, live entertainment, raffles for prizes, silent, Chinese and live auctions. If delectable food and fine wine isn’t enough to draw you in, then perhaps a charitable heart will. In addition to benefiting the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, some of this year’s festival proceeds will benefit the Greater Pompano Beach Education Foundation, which directly supports Broward County public schools. Here is your guide to this year’s participating businesses.

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Meet the Chefs BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Chef Troy Beasley

POMPANO BEACH HOUSE

The opening of the Pompano Beach House was quite possibly the most anticipated restaurant opening the city has seen in decades. Located in the planned Fisherman’s Village, the Beach House is one major part of the city’s plan to revitalize the beach. The restaurant opened in March and cost roughly $6.5 million to build. The company behind the Beach House is the Brimstone Restaurant Group (BRG), best known for their former pursuits, Grille 401 on Las Olas Blvd. and Pinon Grill in Boca Raton. BRG acquired a 45 year lease from the City of Pompano Beach to build the Beach House, which is a modern, two-story building on the sand. On the first floor, the main dining room offers a nearpanoramic view of the beach. On the second floor is a chic and trendy cocktail bar with giant, circular, tiered booths overlooking the ocean. The entire restaurant is modern, yet earthy and slightly rustic — reclaimed beach wood panels line some of the walls, old boat ropes dangle copper light fixtures with Edison bulbs, fishing nets and wooden boat oars are spotted throughout the design and an artistic grass wall hangs near the entrance. The decor gives honor to the restaurant’s seaside location. At the helm of the Beach House kitchen is Executive Chef Troy Beasley who has worked for BRG for seven years. Before joining BRG, Chef Beasley worked for Darden Restaurants at Seasons 52, and for Houston’s Restaurants for 16

years. As a Houston’s trainer for eleven of those 16, Beasley helped open Houston’s locations in DC, California, Arizona, Kansas, New York City, Texas and Florida. At each new restaurant, in each new city, Beasley said he soaked up fresh styles of cooking and learned better techniques for managing his kitchens. Traveling, he said, has made him more adaptable and creative. “I’m like a chameleon,” he said. Chef Beasley’s versatility aided him in co-creating the Beach House menu with BRG’s Director of Culinary, Rick Schwager. The menu is one part Caribbean, one part Southern, one part steakhouse and a few parts seafood. Beasley’s New Orleans and Southern roots seem to be weaved into the menu at times, with elements like Creole sauce, white cheddar grits, buttermilk chicken, andouille sausage and dirty rice. Caribbean flavors are spotted with ingredients like pineapple, grilled mango and crispy plantains. The ocean is well-represented with sushi, raw oysters and fresh fish; while land is honored with juicy steaks. >>>

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Some of Chef Beasley’s favorite entrées are the “Drunken Rib Eye” (a ribeye steak with Hawaiian marinade topped with pineapple salsa and served with Parmesan potatoes), the “Walk the Cedar Plank Salmon” (cooked on a cedar plank and topped with whole-grain mustard butter), the bacon-wrapped scallops (served with dirty rice and a tequila lime cream sauce) and the “Beachy Shrimp and Grits” (jumbo white shrimp served with stone-ground white cheddar grits served in a light, Creole sauce with ham, asparagus and corn salsa). The most Creole-inspired of the dishes — the shrimp and grits — is surprisingly not Chef Beasley’s creation, but Schwager’s recipe. Still, it is one of Beasley’s favorites. “It’s a great recipe. It’s really tasty and has a lot of flavor profiles,” he said. “Flavor is what I’m all about. I’m not that chef that stays on one plate for ten minutes to make it really pretty and fancy. I concentrate on the taste. I just want food to taste really, really good.” Beasley said this desire — to bring a depth of flavor to every dish — comes from his soulful grandmother. As a child, EVENTS AT growing up in New Orleans, Beasley POMPANO BEACH helped his grandmother cook. HOUSE: She earned her living running The Pompano Beach House a prepared meal business from regularly hosts yoga classes, her home, cooking up huge pots rooftop parties and other fun of food to provide meals for local events. A full schedule can be churches, schools, barber shops, found on the Beach House neighborhoods and beauty facebook page. salons. Beasley remembers his childhood with her well.

“I used to stand on little milk crates because I wasn’t tall enough and would watch her cook,” Beasley said. “She baked. She did a lot of pot cooking. She fried. What was really unique for my grandmother was she didn’t really measure anything. I used to see her put her hands in and take seasonings and flours and just throw stuff in.” Beasley’s experience with his grandmother pushed him to pursue work in kitchens young. He started as a bus boy at 14 years old and in just a few years worked his way up to a line supervisor position at Copelan’s Restaurant on St. Charles St. While Beasley received no formal culinary education (he earned degrees in computers and business administration), he worked in restaurants throughout his schooling and, luckily for Pompano Beach, never left the kitchen. Beasley has high hopes for the Beach House’s future. “We started out here with a bang,” he said. “I hope we continue that trend.” The Pompano Beach House is located at 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. For more information visit beachhousepompano.com or call 954-607-6530.

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cooked on a cedar plank and served with kale salad

BELOW tender lobster tail, jumbo shrimp scampi and pappardelle pasta

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Chef “Pasquale”

TRATTORIA NOVELLO Tucked in the center of the east Atlantic Blvd. plaza between the Foundry and Café Maxx, Trattoria Novello is poised to be a central part of Pompano Beach’s seaside re-birth. At the heart of Trattoria Novello is Chef Patrick Solarino — or Chef “Pasquale” as he goes by (a name derived from his grandfather). Chef Pasquale’s fervent belief in using fresh ingredients (so fresh some are grown in his own home garden) and authentic Italian imported products is truly what sets Trattoria Novello apart from the roughly two dozen other Italian restaurants in Pompano Beach. Chef Pasquale grew up in Montreal, Canada in an Italian family whose connection, heart and soul was built in the kitchen. “My grandmother and my grandfather were always in the kitchen doing something,” Chef Pasquale said. “My grandfather was always the farmer — he would get tomatoes and fresh cow’s milk. We’d go foraging for wild mushrooms. And always at home, my grandmother was making fresh pastas, cookies and food. “My grandparents were poor, but always used fresh ingredients, hand-picked from the garden. The backyard had no grass — it was all garden and trees. We used to have hundreds of rows of tomato plants and celery and carrots — you name it, and we had it in the garden.” Chef Pasquale has carried this spirit with him. He imports products like olive oil, pistachio cream, cheeses, pastas and even water from Italy. He makes his own gnocchi, ravioli, bucatini and occasionally spaghetti, and butchers his own meats. His limoncello tiramisu, panna cotta and pistachio cannoli are homemade. Some of Trattoria Novello’s dishes are derived from Chef Pasquale’s own childhood. While his family is from Southern Italy and much of the Trattoria Novello menu reflects that heritage, Chef Pasquale has intentionally crafted a menu with dishes from all regions of Italy. “A lot of restaurants in the area focus on their main region where they are from, and I don’t like that. There’s

more to work with,” he said. “I want to say this respectfully — I’m not an American Italian restaurant — you won’t find garlic rolls or fettuccine Alfredo here. It’s mostly traditional dishes — really traditional Italian dishes, sourced from Italy.” Some of the dishes, he said, Italians are not even familiar with. “A lot of the food I do is not known in Italy. It’s considered peasant food. Whatever you had that day, you put together and you make,” he said. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and oftentimes simplicity. Chef Pasquale said his top-selling dish is his branzino, which is simply grilled with the skin on. “People go crazy for it,” he said. “I also have items on my menu that Americans are not familiar with. Once they try them here in my restaurant, I open up their mind.” These ingredients include tripe and some wild TOP zuppa di cozze in game meats, such as rabbit and wild boar. vino bianco — mussells in Beyond the food, Chef Pasquale and his white wine sauce ABOVE orecchiette Pugliesi wife, Kim Kahn, (who can be seen welcoming — broccoli rabe, Italian guests in the front of the house on the sausage, garlic, pepper flakes, olive oil, Romano weekends and does the restaurant’s social cheese, white wine media and photography) have attempted to LEFT limoncello tiramisu — a create an atmosphere every bit as welcoming lemon twist on the classic. Photos by Kim Kahn as Pasquale’s family home. “Growing up our doors were never locked,” he said. “Neighbors and family would TRATTORIA NOVELLO just walk in. We always had DINING IN THE DARK food on the table, and This Halloween, Trattoria Novello drinks and coffee. That’s will host Dining in the Dark — a playful the kind of atmosphere night to tease your palate. Guests will be I like here. We have blindfolded throughout the dinner in order to heighten their other senses. Guests are personal relationships encouraged to dress in costume. The best with our customers. A costume will win a gift certificate to the lot of them are repeats, restaurant. Details for the event are and the new ones that TBD but will be posted online at come in, we make feel at trattorianovello.com. home.” Trattoria Novello is located at 2665 W. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach. For more information visit trattorianovello.com or call 954-876-1915. OCTOBER 2018 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

The Talerico Family CASA CALABRIA Calabria is a majestic, old-world city at the extreme southern tip of Italy — at the toe of the boot into the Mediterranean. Calabria is internationally known for its salumeria’s and fine aged deli meats, such as soppressata, hard sausage and prosciutto, as well as many fresh and hard cheeses. Calabrian cooking strikes a harmonious balance between meat-based dishes, fish, herbs and rustic vegetables, such as eggplant. The Talerico brothers and sisters behind Casa Calabria — an oceanside Italian restaurant located in the Ocean Manor Resort in Fort Lauderdale — were all born in Calabria. Their father “Papalo” was a land owner, shepherd and goat herder. His occupation was making fresh ricotta and mozzarella LIVE MUSIC AT cheese for most of the village. CASA CALABRIA : Every Fall, the Talerico family Casa Calabria regularly made a hundred gallons of has live piano in the dining homemade wine in their garage. room. Visit Casa Calabria Homemade sausage, soppressata on Facebook to see a full and prosciutto hung from the schedule. rafters of the basement cellar. The

family jarred their own tomato sauce, made fresh pasta and harvested vegetables from “Papalo’s” gardens. Every Sunday, the home’s dining tables were lined with Mamma’s fresh baked bread and pastries. Food was synonymous with family. The Talerico’s rich heritage is showcased in both Casa Calabria’s atmosphere and menu. The dining room pays homage to the family’s rustic home — exposed bricks, candle chandeliers and a wood-paneled ceiling lead to windows that frame a beautiful view of the ocean. A red piano sits on the edge of the dining room where live music is played. Old photos of the Talerico parents and Calabrian villages adorn the walls. And the menu is primarily derived from Talerico family recipes. Casa Calabria imports many of their ingredients directly from Calabria. Starting with the anipasto plate with speck, pecorino and Gorgonzola, served with a wedge of cantaloupe, grapes and caramelized onion, is a great way to transport one’s palate to Southern Italy. Sipping an earthy red wine while dipping crusty bread into extra virgin olive oil is equally soul satisfying. Lobster ravioli, linguine ai frutti di mare, the Branzio Del Mediterraneo or grilled octopus are great choices for sea lovers, while filet mignon and the veal chops cater to the more meat-oriented diner. Casa Calabria is located at 4040 Galt Ocean Drive inside the Ocean Manor Resort. Call 954-982-2191 or visit casacalabriaftl.com for more information. TOP LEFT mozzarella in carrozza — fresh mozzarella cradled in bread and lightly fried, served with homemade marinara sauce TOP MIDDLE polpette Aunt Pierina’s — simmering Italian meatballs with the blend of beef and pork, served with fresh tomato sauce, basil and ricotta cheese TOP RIGHT charcuterie BELOW linguine ai frutti di mare — mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and scallops in a blend of white wine, garlic and parsley. Photos courtesy of Casa Calabria.

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Chef CAFÉ Oliver Saucy MAXX It has probably been said before, but celebrity Chef Oliver Saucy has the perfect name. His culinary creations are absolutely “saucy” — they’re creative, colorful, multicultural and have an emphasis on local seafood and produce. Whether it’s Atlantic hogfish snapper, fruits and citruses from the tropics, Creole spices from New Orleans, zesty Cuban herbs or chilies from Mexico, Chef Saucy draws inspiration from South Florida’s surrounding cultures. By letting ingredients drive the plate, Chef Saucy keeps things fresh for both his guests and himself. His creativity though, he said, can never be overshadowed by proper technique. “At the end of the day, if you can’t put it all together with the French and Mediterranean roots I grew up studying, it just doesn’t work,” said Saucy. “One culture, one plate. We don’t want to get too confusing or it takes your red wine drinker right off the table. That’s the bread and butter for us – the red wine drinker.” This blend of classic technique and innovative ideas is what Chef Saucy and Café Maxx is known for. It has made Café Maxx a Pompano Beach culinary destination for almost three decades. Saucy has been at the helm for almost as long. In 1988, Saucy co-purchased Café Maxx with the restaurant’s general manager Darrel Broek. The dynamic

duo has run the restaurant ever since. Broek’s hospitable charm welcomes guests in the front of the house, while Saucy’s creations make them salivate at the table. To keep the menu balanced, Chef Saucy breaks it down into thirds: one third is classic, so regulars know what to expect; another third is standard proteins prepared with seasonal ingredients; and the last is where Chef Saucy gets to be creative. “The other third is whatever exciting thing we can get our hands on — whatever we feel like doing,” said Saucy. “We try to get the best available ingredients all the time.” ABOVE LEFT Chef Oliver Saucy teaches a cooking class Café Maxx.

CAFÉ Sometimes those MAXX SPECIAL ingredients can include EVENTS fresh fish straight From Sept. 2 to Oct. 15, Sunday through from the boat. Friday, Café Maxx will be participating in Other times a Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Restaurant Month. vibrant produce During this time guests can indulge in a speciallyitem from a local created, three-course dinner for $35 or $45 per farmer, or a fine person (depending on menu), plus tax and gratuity. cut of meat. Café Maxx has Sunday Brunch every weekend Saucy from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Few can resist Café is proud to Maxx’s bottomless mimosas and jumbo shrimp carry local bloody mary’s. ingredients. He showcases his Chef Saucy also regularly hosts cooking proteins in a display classes. Check online for dates and details of upcoming case on the edge of the classes. dining room, which he dubs the “Raw Buffet.” After almost three decades of cooking, Saucy still exudes passion. Perhaps it runs thick in his blood; He learned his first fundamental cooking techniques watching his father in action as the Executive Chef in a resort kitchen nestled in the back of a medieval German Castle in the Black Forest region of New York. “I grew up eating all kinds of crazy stuff. It would be like, ‘oh what did you have for dinner?’ ‘Oh, we had calves brains’,” said Saucy laughing. As a young adult, Saucy studied at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park where his father also taught for 28 years. Saucy’s son worked in the Café Maxx kitchen for two years and has also studied at CIA. Saucy has passed on his skills to non-relatives, too. For the 20th Anniversary of Café Maxx, 26 of Saucy’s protégés, who now run kitchens all over the country, came to congratulate him and thank him for his mentorship. For over 20 years Saucy has also been teaching cooking courses at Café Maxx during the summer months when the restaurant slows. “The biggest class we had was 99 people. Holy moly,” said Saucy. At the end of Saucy’s classes — which include topics like grilling meats, cooking lobster, or Mediterranean technique — Saucy serves a four to five course dinner, plus dessert with the recipes he taught. “The classes bring a lot of energy in here. It’s a lot of fun,” said Saucy. “It’s relationship building.” So what’s next for Chef Saucy and Café Maxx? “You know I think it’s just to keep the focus on making quality food,” said Saucy. “That never goes out of style.” Café Maxx is located at 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach. Visit cafemaxx.com or call 954 782-0606 for more information. OCTOBER 2018 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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Another Perfect Party

Another Perfect Party is located at 143 S. Cypress Rd. in Pompano Beach. For more information visit anotherperfectparty. com or call 954- 586-4542.

Aroma Joe’s

Aroma Joe’s is located at 1450 S. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach. For more information visit aromajoes.com or call 954-532-0596

John Knox Village

John Knox Village is located at 651 Village Drive in Pompano Beach.

Benson’s Bakeshop

Visit her on Facebook, Instagram or call her at 954-612-1035.

Coccadotts Cake Shop

Coccadotts is located at 6280 N. Federal Highway in Ft. Lauderdale. For more information visit coccadotts.com or call 954-990-5034.

Delacaseas Cafe

Delacaseas is located at 4404 Bougainvilla Dr., Lauderdale by the Sea. For more information visit delacaseas.com or call 954-958-0907.

Hoffman’s Chocolates

Hoffman’s offers free factory tours at Hoffman’s Chocolates Factory, Shoppe & Gardens, located at 5190 Lake Worth Road in Greenacres. Tours are Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. The Boca Raton Hoffman’s Chocolates is located at 5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 135. For more information visit hoffmans.com.

Bobby Rubino’s

Bobby Rubinos is located at 2501 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. For more information visit BobbyRubinos.com or call 954- 781-7550.

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Miami Masala is located at Â 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Visit miamimasala.com or call 954-317-1371.

Pump Sushi & Thai Cuisine

Pump Sushi & Thai is located at 222 Commercial Blvd., Suite 105, Lauderdale By The Sea. For more information visit pumpsushi. com or call 954-909-5566.

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Chef Lenore Nolan Ryan World Class Catering & Cooking School

The Lenore Nolan Ryan Catering & Cooking School is located in the Galt Ocean Plaza at 3311 N. Ocean Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit lenorenolanryan.com or call 954-491-2340.

Pompano Discount Liquors Bangin Banjo Brewing Company Holy Mackerel Funky Buddha

SeaWatch on the Ocean

SeaWatch on the Ocean is located at 6002 N. Ocean Blvd., Lauderdale By The Sea. For more information visit seawatchontheocean.com or call 954-781-2200.

Sette Bello

Sette Bello is located at 6241 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit settebellofla.com or call 954- 351-0505.

Sicilian Oven

Sicilian Oven is located at 2486 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. For more information visit sicilianoven.com or call 954-785-4155.

Spanx The Hog

Spanx The Hog is located at 147 S. Cypress Rd., Pompano Beach. For more information visit spanxthehot.com of call 954590-8342.

Yakuza

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wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a

$$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

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 $$

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

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to

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

joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

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

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ERIC’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD Located in one of the many strip malls lining Atlantic Blvd., Eric’s could be easy to miss. But it is worth stopping in for a few street style tacos or any number of other Mexican favorites. You get the feeling that Eric learned to cook from his Grandma because when they say authentic, they mean it. We loved the housemade hot sauces on the table, and the chips were positively addictive. Eric’s is located at 625 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach 754-215-6103

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

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

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

Rocco Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place complete with red checkered tablecloths. Watch owner/chef Joe prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-597-6909 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 $$

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Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

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

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

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

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

Chanson 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 $$

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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

Sunday

• Brunch Menu, 7:30am-3pm • Dinner Menu, 4-9pm • Live Music with Mark Zaden 5-9pm

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

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

Saturday

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

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 $$

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

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared

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

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Est. 1976 Serving you for over 40 years Dinner Lunch available for Private Parties Full Liquor Bar Private Party Room

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 $$

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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 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

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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 hol-

lowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery 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 them-

selves. 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 $$$$

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 $

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

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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 Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics. 3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade 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 $$$ McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful

Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or poolside on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$

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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

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily,

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

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

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Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

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Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

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HappySNAPS Memorable moments around town

CONGRATULATIONS TO ART MAKENIAN AND THE HILLSBORO LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIATY (HLPS)! On Sept. 8, HLPS and longime lighthouse keeper Art Makenian (right) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reveal a new staircase recently installed at the lighthouse. The staircase is an exact replica of the Lighthouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original staircase seen in architectural drawings and

pictures dating back to 1907. Makenian proudly spearheaded the project, hoping to leave a lasting legacy on the historic lighthouse he loves so much. At 82-years-old, Makenian will sadly soon retire as the lighthouse keeper, a position he has served in for roughly two decades. Lighthouse Point magazine would like to personally thank Mr. Makenian for his tremendous passion and hard work!

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EXTRA EXTRA ON THE WEB

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events

National breast cancer awareness month is October, which means there are dozens of events in South Florida to support breast cancer research, honor survivors and remember lost loved ones. On Oct. 26, renowned producer, writer, singer and breast cancer survivor Rita Wilson will speak at the 15th annual Go Pink luncheon at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Oct. 11 is Boob-a-Palooza, a funny and fabulous bar and restaurant crawl in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. On Oct. 13, Race for the Cure’s More Than Pink Walk will take place in Ft. Lauderdale. These are just a few of many. Read a complete list of Breast Cancer Awareness Month local events in our online extras section, pointpubs.com/extra

Business Spotlight: Good Health Starts with Good Products

Carico International believes good health is not an accident — it’s determined by five important factors: the water you drink; getting deep, restful sleep; breathing the purest air; having a regular exercise plan and eating right. The company is committed to selling products that help people improve their lives in those five areas. Their local office in Ft. Lauderdale (at 2851 W. Cypress Creek Rd.) will help you find the right products for you, including cookware, water purifiers, air filters and sleep systems. Whether it’s an orthopedic, hypo-allergenic mattress that eliminates harmful EMF radiation from electronics (with Carico’s state of the art “EMF Silver Shield”); a juice extractor to help you improve you immune system and increase your nutrient intake; or a water filtration system that offers you protection from contaminates like algae, fungi, chlorine, pesticides and mercury — Carico International products aim to improve your overall health. You can read more about the company and its products in our online extras section at pointpubs.com/extra

Seafood Month

October is also Seafood Month! In celebration, we want to introduce you to two Pompano Beach locals, Tony and Christina Varol. The Varols own an international seafood company. Their “Fruits De Mer” brand and others are carried in Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Safeway, Costco and other national grocery stores. Learn more about them in our online extras section, pointpubs.com/extra

More Costumes!

In this edition of Pompano! magazine we feature an article about Costume World, the world’s largest Broadway musical costume collection, worth approximately $30 million, located right here in Pompano Beach. You can see a slideshow of photos we took while touring Costume World in our online extras section at pointpubs.com/extra

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