Pompano! Magazine December 2018

DECEMBER 2018

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Pompano!

Our time in the sun

December 2018

Sarah LaSorsa and Rhonda Bunker Photo by Debra Todd

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Celebrate the Holidays: Parade by Boat

The 56th Annual Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade will be on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7pm. We introduce you to some of this year’s captains, their boats and the 2018 Grand Marshal, Freedom Fighter Outdoors. Get all the details on where you can watch the parade with your friends and family.

In addition, check out our holiday events guide on page 18.

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Offshore Drilling May Still Affect South Florida

In July, Pompano Beach signed a resolution opposing offshore drilling and seismic blasting in the Atlantic. On Nov. 6, Florida voters passed Amendment 9, which officially bans offshore drilling in Florida State waters. Drilling in federal waters, however, is not banned. President Trump’s draft plan for offshore oil drilling includes the Atlantic. So what now? Dennica Worrell investigates.

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Creatively Speaking

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Holiday Happenings

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Pompano Picks

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City Beat

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In Case You Missed It

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It Dawned On Me

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Dining Out

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Pompano Peeps

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December 2018

Peace on Earth.

We give you the official 2018 guide to holiday happenings including boat parades, Yuletide on Atlantic, wreath making classes, Chanukah celebrations, “Cocktails & Carols,” and more.

Tired of holiday events? There’s more fun to be had this December, including live music, brewery tours, musical theater, beach Zumba and more.

Sands Harbor sells for over $20 million; Pompano Beach has officially hired its new in-house CRA team; Kester Park undergoes renovations; City authorizes new park rangers to issue citations; a sneak peek at renderings of Oceanic restaurant; Pompano announces new sister city in Italy; and more hyper-local news.

Jeff Levine provides insight into the results of Pompano Beach’s Nov. 6 elections.

The gift of remodeling.

Your guide to the best dining options in and around Pompano Beach plus a recipe from Mrs. Kossenfloffer.

Photos from the Historical Society’s Casino Night and the Fall Harvest Festival.

This month we spotlight a new craft brewery and restaurant, Crazy Uncle Mike’s; introduce you to the guys behind Dollar Rub Club; and tell you about a local author using ’80s pop culture to teach business lessons.

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Peace on Earth Oct. 28, 2018 I write this so hate will not win.

Yesterday at 10am I was with my 91-year-old father at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton for Saturday morning Torah study. While my Dad has been a regular at these sessions for a while, I only began attending this class when my mother passed away last April. My mom discovered the Torah study class at Temple Israel in West Palm Beach while she was preparing to become a bat mitzvah in her 70s. She enjoyed it so much she asked my father to join her. And so it began. For years, they went together until my mother’s health declined.

In Judaism, when a parent dies, it is customary to recite Kaddish — the mourner’s prayer — during the bereavement period and also on the anniversary of the death of a loved one. You also must be part of a minyan (10 Jewish adults) to recite the prayer — no one should grieve alone.

The mourner’s Kaddish has nothing to do with death or dying. It is a prayer in praise of God and we recite it to honor a loved one who has died because, simply put, they can’t say it anymore. Another way to honor a loved one is to study Torah. Remembering how my mother loved Torah class and knowing my Father would love for me to join him, I decided to give it a whirl.

There are too many reasons to list why I enjoy the class. First among them is that I know somewhere, my mother is smiling down on me.

Yesterday when I arrived home from class, I learned of the tragic shooting at Tree Of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. I was scared.

I couldn’t help but think that I was at temple at the exact same time.

At that morning Shabbat service in Pittsburgh there was a baby naming which is a short ceremony when a baby girl is given her Hebrew name. Blessings are recited recognizing she has entered into a covenant with God and wishing for her well-being. I remember my own daughter’s baby naming. I remember holding her while proudly welcoming her into a community that is over 5,000 years old.

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Although Judaism is a significant part of who I am, I have been reluctant to draw upon that piece of my life on this page. As an American Jew I have lived in the sunlight of religious freedom. Yet, I have always known there are pockets of hatred.

“Why tempt fate?” I would think as I edited the Jewishness out of my column from time to time.

I wasn’t sure if I should even write this essay and then I remembered something my father taught me.

When you have a problem, just start doing something to fix it. Just act. (Ironically, I recently learned during Torah study that this is a very Jewish way of thinking.)

So today, I write this column. It’s what I can do.

It’s my action.

I would be lying if I told you I was not afraid. When I attend Torah study on Saturday mornings, there is a guard posted outside. And while his presence provides some measure of comfort, it is also a reminder that evil can strike at any time.

How free are we to practice our own religion in this country if we must do so behind armed guards? But I will go to temple this Friday night and attend Torah study on Saturday mornings. I will think of my mother as I always do while I am in class. But I will be there in spite of the fear in my heart and the hate in the world.

I remember a time while living in New York City when we were asked to evacuate Temple Emanu-El during Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, due to a bomb threat. They searched, did not find anything and we returned for afternoon services. My dad said something to the effect of, “If we don’t go back, they win.”

I hope 2019 will be a happy and healthy year for you all. Peace on Earth.

PompanoPICKS [ happening in and around the town ]

Holiday Boat Parades

Fort Lauderdale’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

The 56th Annual Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade

The Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade, presented

by Joey Accardi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, will be on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7pm.

Over 100 boats will be decked out in lights and decorations. Judging will take place at the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina (125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach). There are several viewing locations along the parade route, which begins at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach and travels north to the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge in Deerfield Beach. Viewing locations include: Sands Harbor Resort, Houston’s Restaurant, the Rusty Hook Tavern, Two George’s at the Cove, Harbor’s Edge Park, Alsdorf Park and Degroff Park. Entry is free for all participating vessels, which will line up at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm. Read a featured story about the event on page 44.

The 42nd Annual Boca Raton Boat Parade

The 42nd Annual Boca Raton Boat Parade will take place on Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 8pm. The parade will be on the Intracoastal starting from the C-15 Canal at the Boca/Delray border and traveling south to the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge. Great viewing areas include the west Red Reef Park, Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park. Bridges will be held in the up position for approximately 45 minutes.

The estimated bridge closing times are the following: Spanish River at 6:50pm, Palmetto Park at 7:20pm and Camino Real at 7:30pm. For more information contact 561-367-7073 or visit myboca.us.

Frizz your hair, re-watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and put on those leg warmers — this year’s Winterfest Boat Parade theme is “Best of the ’80s.”

The parade will start in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 15 at approximately 6:30pm. The boats will line up on the New River between the Stranahan House (335 SE Sixth Ave.) and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth Ave.). The boats will move east to the Intracoastal Waterway and then north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.

The parade is 12 miles of the “Greatest Show on H20” and takes approximately two and a half hours to view from one location.

The parade includes boats of all varieties, ranging from small private vessels to giant showboats and corporate mega yachts, all adorned with thousands of lights. The boats feature music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and live performances. Parade highlights include the Grand Marshal Showboat, Galleria Mall Reindeer Barge and the Santa Showboat.

The grandstand viewing area is located at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). Tickets in this area are $25 per person; $20 for children 10 and younger. All seats are reserved and assigned.

Gates will open at 3:30pm for a party in the park featuring the Stella Artois culinary courtyard, live entertainment and activities, including a rock climbing wall, slap-shot hockey games and pitching arena. The parade will reach the grandstand area at approximately 7:30pm.

There is no parking inside Birch State Park for the parade. There will be shuttle service offered from the Galleria Mall (2414 E. Sunrise Blvd). Parking at the Galleria is free and bus service is $5 per person round-trip. Children under 3 years old ride free.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the grandstand viewing area visit winterfestparade.com/tickets.

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The Sample McDougald House (450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach) will be hosting several holiday events, including:

Holiday Decor Tours

The SampleMcDougald House is getting in the holiday spirit.

Every room will be fully decorated.

Hot apple cider and sugar cookies will be offered to guests on the porch. Daily escorted tours of the home will be offered on the hour, every hour from noon to 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays from Nov. 24 to Jan. 5. Tours will last an hour. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-12.

Read-a-Loud with Miss Christmas Joy

Every Saturday from 11am to noon from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29, Miss Christmas Joy — Mrs. Claus’s best friend — will be reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and leading activities for children. Free.

Members-Only Holiday Party

On Thursday Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 9pm, the Sample-McDougald house will host a membersonly holiday party. The first 50 guests to arrive will receive a glass of champagne. The celebration will feature live music, entertainment, beer, wine, light holiday bites, costumed characters and more. Not a member? No worries. New memberships and renewals can be purchased at the door. Memberships start at $35.

Evening Holiday Tours for the Family

On Dec. 4 and Dec. 22 from 6 to 9pm, the Sample-McDougald house will host holiday tours for the family. Santa will arrive by firetruck. The evening will feature musical entertainment, live actors in costume, Miss Christmas Joy, activities and gifts for the children, hot apple cider and sugar cookies. Open House tours are included. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12.

Other Festive Affairs Holiday Events at the Pink Church

Your favorite pink church (2331 NE 26 Ave.) has a packed schedule of holiday events, including: • A Christmas brunch and ornament making workshop on Dec. 2 • Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 7 • Christmas luncheon on Dec. 11 • The Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant on Dec. 16 • The Imagination Station Preschool Christmas Show on Dec. 19 • Christmas Concert Series on Dec. 21 For more information on these events, please call the church at 954-941-2308.

Yuletide Parade on Atlantic

The Yuletide Parade is back on Atlantic Blvd. This year’s parade theme is “A Candyland Holiday.” The parade will begin at 6:30pm starting from Riverside Drive, heading west on Atlantic Bouldevard. and ending at McNab Park.

Cocktails and Carols

Many people have fond memories of gathering around a piano to sing Christmas carols in December. The Master Chorale is reviving this tradition with an intimate evening of holiday songs, festive cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

WHEN: Friday Dec. 14; music will start at 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

“Let it Snow” Musical Performance

Florida transplants love reminiscing about past Christmases spent in the snow and cold. Using stories of past celebrations and present dreams of snow, the South Florida Jubilee Chorus, plus a few quartets and small ensembles, will present an afternoon of holiday music sure to make the season magical.

WHEN: Dec. 16 at 2pm; Doors open at 1pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

COST: $22 per person; tickets can be purchased at ccpompano.org

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PompanoPICKS Holiday Happenings Deerfield Beach Ocean Way Holiday

The Annual Deerfield Beach Ocean Way Holiday Celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 at the International Fishing Pier (200 NE 21 Ave.). Festivities will begin at 5pm and run until 9pm. The celebration includes a parade of lights display, photo station with Santa, real snow flurries, kid’s activities, live reindeer, an ice skating rink and live entertainment. The event is free to attend.

For more information call 954-480-4429.

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Wreath Making Class

Get in the holiday spirit by creating your own handmade holiday wreath. Guests will sip on Christmassy cocktails, nibble on snacks and make wreaths on the patio at The Irishman. Ticket includes all supplies, small bites and a cocktail. Bring an apron and a pair of pruning shares.

WHEN: Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30pm WHERE: Irishmen, 1745 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton COST: $55/per person; reserve your ticket on EventBrite.

Holiday Street Parade

The 48th Annual Holiday Street Parade is Dec. 5. The parade route begins at Federal Highway and SE Fifth St., traveling north to Mizner Park Amphitheater. This year’s theme is the “Sights & Sounds of Broadway!”

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 7:30 to 9pm.

Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas

Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (“Jesus Chris Superstar,” “Side Show” and “Oklahoma”) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole.

Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hits including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.”

WHEN: Saturday Dec. 29 at 4pm and 8pm; and Sunday Dec. 30 at 2pm.

WHERE: Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: $60pp; Tickets can be purchased at miznerparkculturalcenter.com

Chanukah Under the Stars

Chanukah Under the Stars at Mizner Park in Boca Raton

Celebrate the joyous holiday of Chanukah with Temple Beth El of Boca Raton and the local South Florida Jewish community at a beautiful evening under the night sky. The event will include a musical celebration of Chanukah and shabbat with a giant Lego menorah lighting. Dinner and snacks will be available for purchase including traditional latkes (potato pancakes).

Kids will also enjoy bounce houses, face painting, tot shabbat and story time.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7pm; 6:30pm will be tot shabbat and story time; 7:30 will be the shabbat service.

WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Free and open to the public

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The annual yuletide market and holiday celebration is a wonderful night for the entire family, with holiday music, dancing and entertainment.

WHEN: Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 8:30pm; Santa arrives by firetruck at 6pm; Tree lighting ceremony at 6:15pm WHERE: Anglin’s Square, Commercial Blvd. at El Mar Dr.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chanukah Festival

This menorah lighting ceremony will take place at the Beach Pavilion in Lauderdaleby-the-Sea. There will be music, speeches and refreshments. The event is sponsored

by Chabad Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. For more information, call 954-607-1104 or send an e-mail to rabbi@jewishlauderdale.com.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 8:30pm WHERE: The Beach Pavilion, east end of Commercial Boulevard on the beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.

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PompanoPICKS Community Events Curtain Call Playhouse Presents “The Goodbye Girl”

The Curtain Call Playhouse will present “The Goodbye Girl.” The musical is a warm, light-hearted, romantic comedy based on Neil Simon’s award-winning film. Follow the unlikely romance between Paula, a bitter single mother who has been jilted one too many times, and Eliot, the opinionated actor who shows up unexpectedly on her doorstep with a lease to sublet her apartment. Music by Marvin Hamlische (“A Chorus Line”) and David Zippel (Disney’s “Hercules”).

WHEN: Saturday Dec. 15 at 6pm; Sunday Dec. 16 at 2pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., Pompano Beach COST: Saturday’s show is $30 and includes dinner and the show; Sunday’s matinée is $15 and includes show only.

For more information please call 954-7864590

Two Killer Bands at Galuppi’s

There is always awesome music at Galuppis on the patio, but at the end of December, there will be two especially notable performances. On Dec. 21 Completely Unchained, a Van Halen tribute band will rock the house. And on Dec. 22, The Beatlemaniax USA, a Beatles tribute band will perform. These two bands will knockyour-socks-off with lively, memorable performances.

WHEN: Dec. 21 & 22 from 8 to 11pm WHERE: Galuppi’s Restaurant, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: Free

Lunch with Art

Nourish your creative side. Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) invites you every Wednesday to bring your lunch and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. If you don’t have your own lunch, Blooming Bean Coffee located on the first floor of BaCA has coffee and small snacks for purchase.

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 12:15 to

1:15pm

WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach) COST: free

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives. Poetry, music, live painting, comedy, magic — all are welcome. Beer, wine and kombucha are available for purchase.

WHEN: First & Third Wednesdays from 8-11pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (41 NE First St., Pompano Beach) COST: $10

Swinging Fridays – Jazz on the Boulevard

Ashanti Cultural Arts will host monthly swing dance classes followed by a jazz concert featuring various jazz artists and bands such as Jessie Jones, Nicole Yarling and George Tandy.

WHEN: Last Fridays of each month from October to June from 7 to 10pm.

WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd.

COST: $7 admission

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Enjoy Live music and a tasty brunch after dark.

WHEN: Second Sundays at 6pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd.

COST: $5

Old Town Untapped

This community street fair is the place to be every First Friday in Pompano Beach. A live DJ, free beer samples, artisans market, dozens of food trucks, open art galleries, a fire fountain demonstration, Odd Breed Wild Ales and lively crowd are all reasons to go.

WHEN: First Fridays from 6 to 9pm in Old Town Pompano, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

COST: Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase.

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 home 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)

Pompano Food Truck Round Up

The Pompano Food Truck Round Up has moved to its new location in Old Town. Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), drinks, music and fun.

Bring blankets and folding chairs.

WHEN: Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Avenue and First Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic boulevards).

Pompano Beach’s Green Market

Pompano Beach’s Green Market season is in full swing. Every Saturday you can shop for organic, local produce and browse the artisan market. Visitors will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, health-related products, hand-made crafts, art and culinary products. Plus, starting at 11am, live bands will perform at the open-air stage.

WHEN: Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm from Nov. 3 through April 27. Live music starts at 11am.

WHERE: The Green Market is located in Old Town Pompano at First Avenue and First Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic boulevards).

For more information visit GreenMarketPompanoBeach.com.

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PompanoPICKS Community Events Yoga on the Beach

Sundays from 9-10am, Beachside on far east end of Atlantic Blvd., By donation Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. For more information call 754-307-9489

Pompano Beach Garden Club

The next club meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 10 at 12:30pm at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach.

The program “Holiday Designs” will be presented by club members and is open to the public.

For more information call 954-253-9938.

Learn About Sustainability & Climate Resilience

The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point will host a special event to educate residents about sustainablity, climate change and sea-level rise. Special speaker Jason Liechty, the Senior Environmental Coordinator from the Broward County Planning and Community Resilience Division, will present.

WHEN: Thursday Dec. 20 from 11am to 3pm WHERE: The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club (2701 NE 42nd St.) .

COST: The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Caroline Steffen at c.caroline.steffen@aol. com.

Open Mic Night

Third Mondays at 9pm, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach 26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every

month from 9pm until close. All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, juggling and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event.

Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews at 26 Degree Brewing

First & Third Sundays at 10am, AND Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 6pm, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility. Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment. Classes on Sundays start at 10am; Classes on Wednesdays start at 6pm. Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice.

Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn

First Fridays at 7pm, Dec. 7 & Jan 4, The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., free Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods to enjoy a featured flick under the stars. December’s movie is Disney’s “A Christmas Carol.” January’s movie is “Paddington 2.”

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Dec. 15, 7pm, The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., free Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars.

December’s featured band is Vinyl Band (Top 40’s).

Beach Zumba

8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach.

Beach Zumba in Deerfield Beach has returned! Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

Beach Sounds Concert Series

Deerfield Beach’s 2018 Beach Sounds Concert Series has begun. The threeconcert series has two concerts left on Friday Dec. 14 and Friday Jan 4. from 7 to 8:30pm. The concerts will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach (149 SE 21 Ave). Music lovers are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the beach while they listen to the band.

On Dec. 14 Beach Sounds will feature Butterfly Snapple, a Miami based band born out of a deep passion for hip-hop, jazz and electronic music.

On Jan. 4 will be The Polar Boys, who say their influences are the Beatles, the Beach Boys, John Mayer, Billy Joel and Hippocampus.

Admission is free and open to the public. Ocean Way, from SE First Street to SE Second Street, along with the front, beachside portion of the Main Beach Parking Lot, will close from 6 to 9:30pm to accommodate concertgoers.

For more information visit dfb.city/ beachsounds.

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

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CityBEAT

BY MARIE PULEO

New In-House Team Takes The Helm of Pompano’s Community Redevelopment Agency After a seven-month long hiring process, the new in-house team created by the City to run its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is in place and has been operational since Oct. 1.

All four members of the new team are former employees of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) — the firm that had managed the CRA since 2009. In January, RMA announced that it was terminating its contract with the City, which precipitated the restructuring of the CRA. RMA continued to work with the City during a transition phase, which ended on Sept. 30.

Under the master consulting agreement RMA had with the City, RMA provided the Pompano Beach CRA with 10 staff members, and 11 others with support staff responsibilities.

RMA employees were welcome to apply for positions within the new in-house CRA team, according to Pompano Beach City Manager Greg Harrison, who became CRA Executive Director when RMA’s principals, Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, stepped down as co-executive directors on Feb. 1. The application process for the new positions was open to all qualified candidates.

NGUYEN TRAN was selected to be the new CRA Director. He has a housing, planning and redevelopment background, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency.

Tran was hired by RMA in 2012 as a senior project manager for the Pompano Beach CRA and became director of the Pompano Beach Northwest CRA district (NW CRA) in 2014, a position he held until mid-2017, when RMA asked him to work in West Palm Beach as a CRA project manager. In June of this year, Tran returned to Pompano and resumed his role of NW CRA Director, then applied for his new position.

Tran’s other experience includes working as a consultant for the Delray Beach CRA; a senior planner for the City of Delray Beach; a project manager for Lennar Homes, one of the top home builders in the country; a senior project manager in the West Palm Beach office of HDR Architecture; a development officer for the Delray Beach Housing Authority; and vice-president of operations for its nonprofit subsidiary.

Tran said one of the key aspects of his new role will be setting and implementing the vision for the CRA moving forward.

“The focus in the NW CRA is the Innovation District, and developing all the vacant properties that the CRA currently owns in the NW CRA, so the area can become an economically viable

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downtown,” said Tran.

The focus in the East CRA district is management of future growth within the commercial corridor along Atlantic Blvd. and A1A, said Tran. Emphasis will also be placed on creating a master plan for the Oceanside parking lot (across from the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina) and developing a new parking garage, retail shops and a community/activity center on the site.

The person hired to be the CRA’s new project manager is KIMBERLY VAZQUEZ, who has a long career in municipal government. She started working for the City of Pompano Beach as an RMA employee in December 2017 to fill the vacant position of CRA Clerk, and also did some project coordination. Her previous experience includes working as a CRA project coordinator for West Palm Beach, and as a CRA project manager for North Miami Beach and Margate. She also worked for the CRAs of Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale in an administrative role, helping to get their CRAs operational, while assisting with marketing initiatives and annual budgets.

The new project coordinator for the Pompano Beach CRA is DANIELLE SABAT. Over two years ago, she started working for RMA as a marketing intern, and then became the marketing coordinator for the City of Margate CRA as an RMA employee.

In December 2017, she transitioned to the Pompano Beach CRA as the Cultural Arts Marketing Manager, handling the marketing for Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) and Historic Ali Cultural Arts, as well as the CRA’s monthly Old Town Untapped event. In her current position, she still handles marketing, social media and advertising for the CRA, but will also be assisting with redevelopment projects, such as the Innovation District.

MARSHA CARMICHAEL is the CRA Administrative Coordinator.

Starting in 2016, she worked in the role of Pompano Beach CRA Clerk as an RMA employee. In February 2018, she stepped into her current position, which was incorporated into the in-house CRA team.

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<<< for the Pompano Beach CRA,

Pompano’s Expanded Park Ranger Program Will Have Authority to Issue Citations

The City recently expanded its park ranger program by hiring five new full-time park rangers and giving them, as well as the three part-time rangers who were already in the program, the authority to issue civil citations for 24 prohibited activities at municipal parks, recreational facilities and public beaches, which will increase their ability to keep these locations safe and orderly.

The City Commission adopted an ordinance on Oct. 9 that defines the new duties and authority of the park rangers, and enumerates the prohibited activities for which they can issue civil citations.

The original ordinance portrayed prohibited acts as criminal offenses that could only be enforced by law enforcement.

The new ordinance changed a number of prohibited acts to civil offenses enforceable by park rangers.

The park rangers are being trained by an instructor from the Florida Institute

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of Government in legal and ethical issues, civil citations and city ordinances, human behavior, diversity and culture, managing conflict and stress, and empowered leaders. They will also attend an unarmed security training program.

The rangers are expected to complete their training and become certified to issue civil citations in the early part of 2019, according to Recreation Programs Administrator Mark Beaudreau.

In the beginning, park rangers will give a courtesy warning, instead of issuing a citation right away. There is no arrest in a civil citation. Civil citations are different from criminal citations, which are issued by the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO).

The intent is for park rangers to educate the public and deter certain activities through compliance, therefore, the last resort is to cite someone, Beaudreau told the City Commission. >>>

she was the office manager of an engineering firm; a legal operations analyst for Tyco; and an executive assistant for ION Television in West Palm Beach.

There are plans to hire a marketing coordinator who will be shared between the City and the CRA. The person in that role would handle events at the city’s cultural venues as well as social media and marketing for CRA events.

Dahlia Baker still holds the position of CRA Workforce Program Director as a contractor, and Claudia McKenna is still the CRA Attorney.

The RMA employee who handled the budgetary and finance plan of the CRA will continue to do it on an “as-needed basis” under contract with the City.

Tran said that with the transition to an in-house team, “staffing got cut, but there are still many huge projects,” so it is anticipated there will be times when support services from consultants will be needed.

“I’m excited to keep the progress moving forward and to implement the vision set by the CRA Board for the Northwest and East CRA districts,” said Tran. “Although we’re working with a smaller staff than before, we’re up to the challenge.”

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Last year, Pompano Beach park rangers patrolled and checked on city parks a total of 11,151 times, and drove 32,698 miles patrolling throughout the city, said Beaudreau. They also checked on 360 pavilion applicants to ensure customer safety and satisfaction, attended public events, made contact with park patrons 20,331 times and enforced park ordinances 603 times.

The park rangers patrol in City vehicles marked as “ranger” and with vehicle patrol lighting. Their schedules are Mon-Fri, 12pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 8am to 11pm. There’s a deployment specifically at the beach from 11am to 4pm on weekends and holidays. There’s also a special vandalism watch from 5pm to 11pm on weekends and holidays at Avondale Park, Apollo Park, Weaver Park, Hunters Manor Park, Mitchell Moore Park and Community Park, where park rangers have encountered graffiti on City property and broken equipment.

The rangers will be frequenting areas considered “hot spots,” which are the beach, Community Park, McNab Park, Founders Park, Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby Park and Kester Park, because they are heavily used food upon a municipal year-round and have been recreational facility except identified as having increased in approved areas ordinance violations, such as taking, carrying, leading setting up bounce houses or or permitting dogs or other inflatables, vandalism, other pets to come on staying past park hours, any recreational facilities, camping and open containers. including the east side of Although the new ordinance Pompano Beach Boulevard provides park rangers with setting up or operating the authority to issue parking generators or playing citations, they will not be amplified music deployed in that capacity willfully marking, defacing, unless the City determines in disfiguring, damaging the future that it is needed. The or removing any tables, rangers would be required to benches, outlets, public take a special training course in utilities or parts thereof at order to perform that task. any park or recreational facility The cost to run the upgraded park ranger program will be possessing, setting up approximately $350,000 per or using bounce houses, pools or other similar year, most of which covers the inflatable devices for other personnel cost for all eight activities rangers.

“This is an exciting time in the life of the ranger program,” said Beaudreau.

The park ranger program “is not intended to inflict pain by issuing citations,” said Beaudreau.

Fines for the civil citations will be $100 for the first offense; $150 for the second offense; and $250 for each additional offense.

If a person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, the City will file it in court. The person will then receive a notice from the clerk of court to appear for arraignment. If the person fails to appear in court to contest the citation, he or she will be served with a “rule to show cause” by law enforcement, which is an order by the court to appear and show why the particular relief sought should be granted.

The park rangers will be working closely with the BSO homeless task force and the BSO CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) program, said Beaudreau.

The BSO homeless task force and BSO CPTED provide training to the park rangers during their orientation, and meet with them quarterly.

Included among the more than two dozen violations that are grounds for a civil citation are: • skateboarding, rollerblading, roller skating, operating a Segway, hover board or bicycle on the east sidewalk of Pompano Beach Boulevard • loitering in or around any restroom, dressing room or bathhouse • building or maintaining a fire, or utilizing any cooking device or equipment containing fuel except in locations permitted by the City • building a fire against or adjacent to any park building or structure • building or maintaining a fire on a municipal beach, except in areas designated for that purpose • climbing any tree, or walking, standing or sitting upon monuments, vases,

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Kester Park Improvement Plans Kester Park is set to undergo major upgrades starting this month, including renovation of the existing concession building and construction of a new restroom building, as well as parking area improvements.

The well-frequented 8.4-acre park in Old Pompano is home to two regulation baseball fields, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, playground and picnic area. The construction work, which is expected to last approximately 270 days, will be phased in order to avoid disrupting the various sports activities, and to ensure there will always be restrooms available, said Tammy Good, the project manager.

During the first phase, an existing storage building will be demolished, and the new restroom building will be constructed

in the same footprint. The restroom building will have five stalls, one of which will be handicap accessible. The new stalls will replace the restroom facilities that are currently housed inside the concession building. The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) was in favor of the new restroom design, which it considers safer because each stall opens to the exterior. The restroom building will also have a janitor closet and a new electrical room with upgraded panels.

When the restroom building is completed, work will begin on the interior of the 650-square-foot concession building,

which will be gutted. Concession storage and a new office will be added. The kitchen area will be equipped with all new appliances, including a new popcorn machine and ice machine. Renovations to the building’s exterior will include the construction of a new covered patio to provide outdoor seating for park patrons.

The park’s existing picnic pavilion, or gazebo, will be reroofed with material that will match the metal roofing of the new restroom building and the renovated concession building.

In the last phase of the project, the parking lot on the eastern edge of the park will receive an overlay of asphalt, and the base will be repaired if there are any existing cracks, potholes or areas that hold water, or if construction activities cause any damage. The parking lot will be restriped and bumper stops will be installed.

The total cost of the project is just over $380,000.

A contract for the work was awarded to C. Square Construction Management, a Pompano Beach contractor that has previously completed a number of projects for the City of Pompano Beach, including the new concession at Mitchell Moore Park. The firm is also currently under contract to construct new restrooms at Community Park and the municipal golf course.

In addition to the concession and restroom upgrades, the City is preparing the redesign of the rest of the park, which is one of the projects that will be funded by the G.O. Bond approved by voters last March.

The City has also been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund.

It will be used for new LED overhead sports lights, which will provide focused lighting on the fields and reduce spillover into the residential area. Any remaining funds could be used for other improvements to the fields, such as new dugouts and fencing.

Upgrades To Pompano’s Public Safety Radios Will Cost Over $1 Million The City Commission adopted an ordinance at its Sept. 25 meeting authorizing an expenditure of approximately $1.2 million for the purchase of new digital radios for the Pompano Beach District of the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The new radios are needed because Broward County, which runs the public safety radio system for all county agencies, is replacing its outdated analog radio system with a digital system that will be compliant with P25 radios. P25 is a standard for the manufacturing of interoperable digital two-way wireless communications products.

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The new state-of-the-art radio system will include denser coverage, more talk paths, higher levels of redundancy, and improved interoperability with other agencies, which will boost service to citizens during emergency situations. The City will be purchasing over 300 radios. Payment for the radios will take place over a three-year period, starting in fiscal year 2019-2020.

Major John Hale, Police Chief, said 14 of the radios will be provided to the City’s park rangers and animal control officers who currently have City radios, but not police

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If the City’s agreement with BSO for law enforcement services were ever terminated, BSO would transfer ownership of the P25 radios to the City. All cities that contract their police services with BSO are going through the process of upgrading their radios. In addition, the Pompano Beach Fire Department has been purchasing similar equipment.

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BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

A Sneak Peek at Oceanic Restaurant

Construction on Oceanic — Pompano Beach’s newest beachfront restaurant — is well underway. Renderings of the restaurant offer an exciting peek at what diners can expect from the new restaurant, which will open its doors next to the Pompano Beach House adjacent to the city’s new fishing pier. The restaurant is brought to Pompano Beach by Raleigh-based restaurant group LMR, LLC, which operates an Oceanic in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The exterior of Oceanic is inspired by ocean liners and offers expansive and uninterrupted ocean views.

The rooftop Sunset Deck Bar will be a welcomed oasis to enjoy a cocktail, while a second floor private event space will serve as a great location for special occasions. To see more renderings, visit pointpubs.com/extra.

Pompano Beach Becomes Sister City with Termoli Italy

Sands Harbor Resort & Marina Has Sold for $20.8 Million

On Oct. 12, the New York-based hospitality company Impulsive Group purchased the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina in Pompano Beach for $20.8 million. According to county property records, the market value of the property, located at 125 N. Riverside Dr., was assessed at $8,125,480.

The 60-room, 82,563-square-foot resort hotel was built in 1966. The property, which totals 175,000 square feet, includes three waterfront restaurants and a two-story commercial office space. In addition, a marina at Sands Harbor Resort has dockage for 50 boats, a fuel dock and fishing supplies store.

Impulsive Group’s president and CEO Hank Freid said his plans are to completely remodel the hotel and add the sushi restaurant Sushi by Bou of New York.

In South Florida, Impulsive Group is known for leasing and taking over operations of the skydeck event space at 605 Lincoln Road in Miami. In Manhattan, the company’s portfolio includes The Sanctuary Hotel, The Ameritania Hotel, The Marrakech Hotel, The Broadway Hotel, The Royal Park Hotel, Haven Rooftop, Tender Restaurant, Tender Lounge, Sushi by Bou and the elegant yacht charter company, Impulsive Charters, among others.

RMA Proposed Innovation District Wins Award

On Nov. 2 Pompano Beach officially became a sister city with Termoli, Italy.

Termoli’s Mayor Angelo Sbrocca and Pompano Beach’s Mayor Lamar Fisher signed the proclamation at a ceremony at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

Termoli is Pompano Beach’s third sister city through the Greater Pompano Beach Sister Cities International (GPBSCI) organization. The City’s other two sister cities include San Clemente del Tuyu, Argentina and Itajai, Brazil.

GPBSCI is a nonprofit organization created to form international relationships with cities around the globe through cultivating cultural exchange, youth and education programs, economic partnerships and to provide municipal assistance. GPBSCI’s vision is geared toward creating municipal bonds that will increase volunteerism, citizen diplomacy and promote commercial ties. In achieving these goals GPBSCI will host events to encourage community involvement with functions including social gatherings, artistic endeavors, tourism, business ventures and cultural affairs. For more information about GPBSCI, visit copbsc.com.

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On Oct. 29, Regional Management Associates (RMA) announced it has won the 2018 Promotion Award given by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). FRA is a nonprofit organization that assists Florida professionals and volunteers in community revitalization efforts. RMA was given the award for its outstanding promotion of the proposed plan for the Pompano Beach Downtown Innovation District.

Chris Brown, RMA’s co-founder, said he is especially proud of RMA’s staff members Keila Rodriguez and Jessica Mulder who transformed the Innovation District concept into a stunning presentation and video that ignited tremendous interest. Those marketing tools are now being used by the City, CRA and Chamber of Commerce to attract new commercial businesses and developers to Pompano Beach.

RMA’s plans for the Innovation District are inspired by the waterway systems in Amsterdam, Netherlands and San Antonio, Texas. The plans include self-contained, linear waterways, which will create a scenic setting for outdoor restaurants, offices, shops and mixed-use buildings.

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BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Pompano Beach-based Nonprofit The Fruitful Field and Pompano Beach-founded Taylor’s Closet Chosen as Recipients of Large Grants Pompano Beach based nonprofit The Fruitful Field and former Pompano Beach based nonprofit Taylor’s Closet are two of seven Broward County nonprofits that will receive large grants from the Community Foundation of Broward. The Foundation created $293,080 in Youth Work grants to help 226 Broward youth build workforce skills that will lead to future career successes.

The vision behind the grants was to help young people avoid getting stuck in lower wage jobs that might require them to seek public assistance.

Higher youth employment rates are also tied to lower rates of incarceration and drug use.

“Our ultimate goal [with the Grants for Youth Work programs] is for 1,000 youth to annually learn employment skills that help ensure future career success,” said Linda Carter, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward. “It will take local philanthropists to step up and boldly lead the way to make this goal a reality.”

The awarded nonprofits inlcude the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, the Covenant House Florida, FLITE Center, the Fruitful Field, Junior Achievement of South Florida and Taylor’s Closet.

The Fruitful Field, which is an urban farm and garden located behind the Parkway United Methodist Church at 100 NE 44th St., was awarded with a $35,080 grant for its “Grow City Youth Farm and Table Internship,” which will create opportunities for 14 young people.

The Grow City program provides real-life, paid work opportunities for youth between the ages of 14 and 17, primarily from impoverished neighborhoods.

Participants will learn basic theories of organic agriculture and the science of soil, seeds, growing and harvesting, in addition to training for future employment.

Taylor’s Closet Foundation, which was founded and located in Pompano Beach for ten years until it relocated to Fort Lauderdale, will receive a $20,000 grant to bring 12 young girls on board for 40-hour paid internships.

Taylor’s Closet runs a mentoring program for teenage girls and works with fashion designers to give away new clothing to girls who need a boost in self-esteem.

For more information on the Broward Community Foundation, visit cfbroward.org.

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Election Wrap-Up

BY JEFF LEVINE FLORIDA. NEVER A DULL MOMENT. ANOTHER CLOSE AND MESSY ELECTION HAS PUT THE NATION’S SPOTLIGHT ON US ONCE AGAIN. The statewide races and recounts have had an effect all the way down to the local level where the Pompano Beach Mayor’s race also required a recount that delayed declaring a winner.

Regardless, our city has a new mayor and three new city commissioners, a big change from the stability we have seen over the past decade or so. After more than ten years as Pompano Beach Mayor, Lamar Fisher is moving on to his new post on the Broward County Commission.

Fisher easily won his race and his victory means all nine members of the commission are now Democrats.

More locally, the Pompano Beach City Commission elections found three newcomers (Andrea Leigh McGee in District One; Rhonda Eaton in District Two; and Tom McMahon in District Three) and two incumbents (Beverly Perkins in District Four; and Barry Moss in District Five) easily winning their races. The three newcomers all seem to be intelligent, enthusiastic additions to the commission.

While the two incumbents faced some very strong challengers, who we hope will continue to be involved in Pompano Beach politics, it is probably not bad there will be two returning members to the commission to ensure a level of stability.

As for the Mayor’s race, Rex Hardin declared victory on Nov. 15 after Broward County’s machine recount was sent in late and not accepted by the state. The previous tally showed him with a 128 vote lead over Mike Sobel, out of over 32,000 votes cast. At the time this magazine went to press, the Broward SOE had not certified the election, but there doesn’t seem to be any reason to believe the lead will change.

Regardless, the city’s priorities will be the same. I’ve heard from many residents over the past few months and these seem to be the most important issues for the new mayor (and commission) to take on: 1) The future of the East and Northwest CRAs needs to be resolved. I am hoping for a continued strong presence

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of Regional Management Associates (RMA), the outside agency that has led CRA efforts for almost a decade.

2) Transparency and communication in the City has not always been what it should be. A quick improvement needs to be made.

3) There seems to be a healthy dose of concern that the needs of developers ocassionally supersede the needs of current residents in all areas of the city, especially along Atlantic Blvd., the beach area and the northwest region of the city.

4) This goes handin-hand with an increased emphasis on quality of life Rex Hardin Mike Sobel for existing residents. Improvements need to be made, especially in the northwest area.

5) I am especially worried we haven’t adequately addressed the increase in traffic created by increased development, and I know I am not alone in this regard.

The last three points are quickly coming to a head revolving around one issue: the proposed reduction of the Atlantic Bouldevard/Dixie Highway corridor from three lanes to two (in order to provide a more walkable downtown area). I can’t imagine how this could work out.

District Five commission candidate Leila Moavero offered a terrific suggestion on how to address this, “Cone it off.

Try it out for a few months and see if we like it [before implementing a permanent solution].”

Congrats to our winners. Enjoy your holidays. We look to you to resolve these issues in the coming year. Y Jeff Levine is the Editor-at-Large of Pompano! magazine.

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I KNOW, YOU WERE EXPECTING A HOLIDAY STORY. THIS IS A HOLIDAY STORY— ISH. WE’RE GIVING OURSELVES THE GIFT OF REMODELING. ACCORDING TO BANKRATE.COM, THE AVERAGE kitchen remodel costs between $12,594 and $33,118, with high-end remodels going for upward of $50,000. So we expect our remodel to be The Gift That Keeps on Giving. Or perhaps The Gift That Keeps on Taking…and Taking…and Taking.

Certainly that’s what my husband would say, if anyone asked his opinion, which they’re not. Actually, that’s not quite true. I’ve given him a penny for his thoughts.

Let’s back up: Our home, a lovely place near the beach, was built in 1981. While the appliances were replaced in 2005 (which can’t possibly be 13 years ago, can it?), the rest of the kitchen is “vintage.” I say “vintage” in quotes, because an actual vintage kitchen, for us, would be a 1960s version, complete with a festive Flair oven, preferably in pink.

No, our kitchen is not “vintage.” It’s just old. In my opinion, little if any 1980s décor deserves to survive (sorry, those of you who embraced wallpaper borders full of geese). We don’t have the borders, or any geese. What we do have are cabinets threatening to fling themselves from the walls at any moment (I know this because I swear they whisper behind our backs when they think we’re not listening).

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accompanies the retrieval. Actual sawdust. You’d think that this would be enough of a visual cue to my husband that the cabinets are, indeed, on their last legs, if they had any. They are, however, on their last toe kicks. And not in a festive way, like the Rockettes.

Instead, my husband (the Lovable Ostrich, “L.O.”) thinks there is “nothing wrong” with them. Nor is anything wrong with our floors; the best I can say about the floors is that they exist. I can’t confirm that the floors are original to the house, particularly given that half of the first floor is one sort of tile and half is another. L.O., of course, thinks the floors are also “just fine.”

As you can imagine, I find these floors as unacceptable as the suicidal kitchen cabinets, although I don’t fear the floors in quite the same way, since they’re not emitting sawdust. Yet. Given our home’s configuration, it’s impossible to remodel the kitchen without getting new floors, and vice versa. This delights me as much as it horrifies my husband.

But the best/worst part of this is the project timing.

“When can we start?” I asked the contractor, thinking “please say December.” Since I love the holidays, you’d think I’d be disappointed. I’m sure I could have said, “Let’s wait until January, after the holidays.” Instead, I’m as excited as, well, a kid on Christmas Eve! I’ve been asking Santa for a new kitchen and new floors since we moved in nearly a decade ago. Let’s just hope we don’t get lumps of coal. Y

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of Boats The 56th Annual Greater Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade, presented by Joey Accardi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, will take place on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7pm. Over 50 themed boats will be decked out in lights and decorations. Judging will take place at the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina (125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) who has hosted the parade for over 30 years.

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A WORD FROM THE PARADE CHAIRPERSON, RHONDA BUNKER “I am very excited to see the growth of the parade this year. I feel our move to Friday night in addition to the honor of having Freedom Fighter Outdoors as our Grand Marshal plays a large part in our growth. In addition, I am very happy to announce for the first time in Parade History, we are starting the parade with the National Anthem, being performed

by Marjory Stoneman Douglas Student, Samantha Grady. I look forward to a wonderful event and spending time with our amazing and dedicated captains. If it weren’t for the hard work and holiday spirit of our captains as well as the generosity of our sponsors, we at the Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Margate Chamber of Commerce, would not be able to bring this event to the community.”

TO SEE THE PARADE There are several viewing locations along the parade route, which begins at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach and travels north to the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge in Deerfield Beach.

Viewing locations include: • Sands Harbor Resort (125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) • Houston’s Restaurant (2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach) • The Rusty Hook Tavern (Restaurant at 125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) • Two George’s at the Cove (1754 SE Third Ct., Deerfield Beach) • Harbor’s Edge Park (1240 NE 28th Ave., Pompano Beach) • Alsdorf Park (2974 NE 14 St., Pompano Beach) • Degroff Park (3098 NE 52 St., Lighthouse Point) Entry is free for all participating vessels, which will line up at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm. Commemorative shirts designed by artist Dennis Friel, who will be creating the mural for the new Atlantic Blvd. Intracoastal Bridge, will be available for $30 online. To order, visit pompanobeachchamber.com and click on the holiday boat parade event from the home page.

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MEET SOME PARTICIPATING CAPTAINS AND THEIR BOATS: Aireze

decorate and have a little fun competition.”

Bruce and Sharon Guttler, captains of Aireze, are based in Boca Raton and have been doing holiday boat parades in South Florida for around eight years. Bruce’s favorite boat to have in a parade was his 1999, 17-foot Sea Ray Bowrider with a 115 Merc.

“Sometimes smaller is more fun,” he said, “with great visibility especially at night…Now, I’m parading in a 33-footer, which is a totally different experience.”

The Aireze is a Gemini M105, sailing catamaran.

The vessel’s theme this year will be ’80s “with lots of energy.”

“My favorite moment of the parade is always seeing such a happy community spirit along the waterfront, with lots of families and kids having so much fun,” Aierez’s captains said.

My Time

Jim Blake and Trae West, the captains of My Time, have been participating in the Pompano Beach boat parade for three years and the Fort Lauderdale boat parade for seven. This year My Time’s theme will be “Ghostbusters.” Blake said he participates in the parade because of the Christmas spirit.

“All the people on shore get into it and love it,” he said. “And I love hanging out with friends to

The 2018 Grand Marshal: Freedom Fighter Outdoors

Black Jack

The captains of Black Jack, Gerard and Tonya Theurin, are based in Pompano Beach and have been participating in the boat parade for six years.

Their favorite parade was four years ago when their boat was themed “Gilligan’s Island.” This year the Black Jack will be themed “Mary Poppins.”

“The parade is the best our town has to offer,” Gerard said. “And it gets all our residents to come together and watch it.”

Bimini Twist

The captains of the Bimini Twist, Scott and Anita McIlvaing, are based in Pompano Beach and have been participating in the boat parade for 15 years.

Their favorite boat entry thus far was in 2015, when their boat was themed a “‘Shrek’ Karaoke Dance Party.” This year’s theme will be a surprise.

“We have lots of fun being creative and especially love entertaining people,” Scott said.

Island Candi

At the helm of Island Candi are Robert and Candace Hartsell. They are 20 year residents of Pompano Beach and live in Pompano Isles. This year will be

This year’s Grand Marshal will be Freedom Fighter Outdoors (FFO), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to show gratitude for the nation’s injured service veterans and their families. The organization works to raise awareness and seek public aid for injured service veterans and hosts teamwork based outdoor recreational activities that help connect and empower.

“We are so honored that FFO has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade. We are so thankful that our veterans will get a chance to feel the true appreciation they deserve from the community,” said Vincent and Sara LaSorsa.

“It’s a true honor and privilege to even be considered as representatives for Freedom Fighter Outdoors as the Grand Marshal in the Greater Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade. I really cannot wait to see how things turn out on December 14th,” said FFO veteran Bird Jones.

“It is an honor to be Grand Marshals. We want everyone to know that FFO is an amazing

organization, and we just want people to know that our war never ends. FFO helps us keep fighting that war within,” said FFO Veteran Mike Burke.

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their third year in the boat parade, but they have been avid fans of the parade for two decades.

“If you count our spectator years, we have never missed a parade,” Candace said.

“Our rookie year was a lot of fun. Our theme was ‘Merry Fishmas,’” Candace said. “But last year was probably our favorite so far. We had live music by Catfish Hunter (dressed as Santa) and our daughter and her friends danced around as light-up jellyfish.

The theme was appropriately named ‘Catfish and the Jellies.’”

This year Island Candi’s theme will be a surprise.

“We are famous for waiting until the last minute to decide,” Candace said. “A lot of our friends have asked that we revive ‘Catfish and the Jellies,’ but we are also contemplating a new approach. Stay tuned.

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You are likely to be as surprised as we will be.”

Their least favorite part of the boat parade experience is “undecorating the boat and having to wait a year to do it all over again,” Candace said.

“The boat parade is a great event that brings family and friends together,” she added. “We have decorating parties, rehearsals, a launch party (where our scorned friends stand on our dock and wave goodbye while making us promise that they make the on-board guest list next year), an after-party and an ‘undecorate’ party. What’s not to like? And, then add on all of the pre- and postgatherings that Rhonda [the parade organizer] and the Chamber of Commerce organize and it becomes a 45-day local festival.”

Inner Circle

Jason and Lindsay Coopersmith, the captains of Inner Circle, are based in Pompano Beach and are first-time entrants into the boat parade. They decided to do the event to become a part of the community and build camaraderie with local boaters. This year their theme will be pirates. Inner Circle is a 33 Grady White Freedom. Y

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OIL DRILLING REMAINS POSSIBILITY IN FEDERAL WATERS OFF FLORIDA COAST

SEA CHANGE? In July, Pompano Beach signed a resolution opposing offshore drilling and seismic blasting in the Atlantic. On Nov. 6, Florida voters passed Amendment 9, which officially bans offshore drilling in Florida State waters.

Drilling in federal waters, however, is not banned.

Environmental reporter Dennica Worrell investigates.

BY DENNICA WORRELL

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t a City Commission meeting on July 24 the City of Pompano Beach unanimously passed a resolution expressing opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling and seismic airgun blasting on Florida’s Atlantic coast. In passing the resolution, the City of Pompano Beach joined a chorus of more than 300 coastal municipalities and 2,000 elected local, state and federal officials across America who have put on record their belief that the consequences of drilling and seismic blasting outweigh the prospect of oil-based energy independence.

On Nov. 6, Florida voters similarly announced their opposition to drilling when they passed Amendment 9, which officially bans offshore drilling and seismic blasting in state waters.

In a state such as Florida, where tourism is an important economic driver, the potential destruction of natural marine habitats by

Environmental Consequences of Oil Drilling Source: oceana.org

DUMPING: Offshore rigs dump drilling fluid, metal cuttings and toxic metals into the ocean, such as toxic metals, lead chromium, mercury and carcinogens like benzene.

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PRODUCED WATER WASTE: The liquid

that is trapped underground and comes up to the top with oil and gas makes up about 20 percent of the waste associated with offshore drilling, which is often released back into the ocean.

DRILLING MUD RUNOFF: Drilling

mud is used for the cooling of the drill bit and pipe, removal of the cuttings, and as a blowout prevention sealant. All drilling muds emit toxic chemicals. A single drilling platform alone discharges 90,000 tons of fluids and metal cuttings into the sea.

offshore drilling is especially troubling. Tourism is the state of Florida’s number one industry, and according to Visit Florida, the official tourism marketing corporation for the state, it generates 23 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue.

According to a study published on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website, Florida is also considered the fishing capital of the world. In 2013, Florida had 3.1 million anglers with total expenditures of $5 billion. The study also confirmed Florida’s role as the fishing destination for travelers, with 2 million non-resident anglers visiting the state.

The ripple effect of these dollars was estimated as having an $8.7 billion economic impact from Florida’s recreational fisheries that supported 80,211 jobs.

Florida Governor Rick Scott stated his opposition to offshore oil drilling in a statement he made in January 2018, saying his “top priority is to ensure that Florida’s natural resources are protected.”

“It speaks volumes when a Republican governor is opposed to offshore drilling because he knows the value of tourism for the state and the fisheries” said Kyle Ferrar, the Regional Western Director of FracTracker, an organization that studies, maps and communicates the risks of oil and gas development.

Supporters of offshore oil drilling, however, argue that the importance of America’s energy independence outweigh the potential

EXPLORATION SIDE EFFECTS: Seismic

blasting airguns are so powerful and loud (upwards of 240 decibels) that they disturb, injure or kill marine life, harm commercial fisheries and in turn, greatly impact coastal economies.

Following seismic surveys catch rates of cod and haddock declined by 40 to 80 percent for thousands of miles.

OIL RIG SETBACKS:

Bird mortality rates have been connected to physical collision with oil rigs, in addition to being burned by any flare ups. Oil spills impact marine life by deteriorating the ability of birds and mammals to insulate themselves against cold, harsh elements, as well as impairing and deforming sea life.

BLACK CARBON POLLUTION: Oil

rigs burn fossil fuels, which release black carbon, a contributor to the warming of the atmosphere.

consequences. Studies by Quest Offshore Resources, Inc., a company hoping to advance deep water exploration, show that offshore oil and natural gas leasing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Pacific OCS and Eastern Gulf of Mexico could, by 2035, create nearly 840,000 American jobs, raise more than $200 billion in revenue for the government and increase U.S. energy production by 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.

These numbers, however, are based on the Bureau of Ocean Exploration and Management (BOEM) estimates, which are all roughly three decades or more old when the last testing was completed with outdated technology.

Of the current 51 offshore wells drilled off the Atlantic, the latest figures from the BOEM indicate only six of these wells recovered natural gas during a test, and rates were variable and declining over time.

There is really no way to know how much oil exists or how profitable offshore drilling could be without extensive seismic blasting to test the OCS. Seismic blasting is largely frowned upon by many because the airguns are so powerful and loud (upwards of 240 decibels, which is louder than a rock concert or a jet engine flying 100 feet overhead), that they disturb, injure or kill marine life, harm commercial fisheries, disrupt the fragile ocean ecosystem and in turn, greatly impact coastal economies. According to a study by the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, following seismic surveys, catch rates of cod and haddock declined by 40 to 80 percent for thousands of miles.

With states exercising their legislative right to govern their own state waters, states like Florida have thrown a wrench into any plans for oil development in state waters, but not federal waters.

“Being able to pass local and state resolutions to block offshore oil drilling in state waters is incredibly important,” Ferrar said, “but it’s not enough to fully protect Florida from offshore drilling in federal waters.”

plans for Federal Waters In spite of Pompano Beach’s resolution and the passing of Amendment 9, Florida may not be ‘out of the water’ when it comes to the effects of offshore oil drilling. While drilling in state waters is officially off the table, drilling in Federal waters is not prohibited.

Florida currently has a moratorium in place that prohibits drilling off the Gulf Coast, but potential deposits off Florida’s Atlantic coast have historically been left untouched.

In December 2016, President Obama issued a moratorium on all new oil and gas drilling in 120 acres in the Arctic and Atlantic, which was later reversed via executive order by President Trump in April 2017.

On Jan. 4, 2018, President Trump’s Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced a draft program to make 90 percent of the total U.S. Outer Continental Shelf acreage available for sale with 47 potential leases, 12 in the Gulf of Mexico and nine in the Atlantic Ocean.

In the Atlantic, three are proposed in the middle Atlantic, three in the south, two in the north Atlantic and one off the Florida coast.

Zinke has said that the plan includes the largest number of lease sales ever proposed.

The proposal would span the years 2019 to 2024, replacing the Obama plan, which runs through 2022.

In response to the draft plan, some of Florida’s U.S. senators — Marco Rubio, a Republican, and Bill Nelson, a Democrat — joined Florida Governor Rick Scott in promising to defeat the plan. So did Republican Congressmen Carlos Curbelo, whose district includes the Florida Keys, and Matt Gaetz, who once proposed shutting

The Business of Offshore Oil Leases

Source: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Oil and Gas Leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf The Bureau of Ocean Management issues leases through competitive bidding by sealed bids. The oil and gas company offering the highest up-front payment to the government (called a bonus) wins the lease. The government also receives a fixed annual rental based on the area for non-producing leases, and a percentage of the market value of any oil or gas produced and sold (royalty). The leases expire after a set number of years, or continue however long afterward that oil and gas are continually produced from the lease. Individual tracts are generally nine square miles.

Current leases being offered in the Gulf of Mexico have five-year terms for tracts in water depths of less than 400 meters, and eight years for tracts in water greater than 400 meters.

Royalty rates are 18.75 percent regardless of water depth. From 1954 through 2004, the federal government received $64 billion in bonuses, $3 billion in rentals, $89 billion in royalties and $3 billion in taken-in-kind oil deliveries in lieu of royalties.

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down the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Later in January, Zinke published a statement stating that he was “removing Florida from consideration for any new oil and gas platforms,” stating that Florida is unique and its coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver.

Months later, in April, The Associated Press reported that Zinke made comments at an

If offshore drilling does become a reality in federal waters in the Atlantic, Ferrar said that “the offshore oil rigs and platforms in federal waters are allowed to dispose of their waste water directly into the marine environment.”

The National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems permit program was created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act to regulate point sources that discharge pollutants into the waters of the United States, but Ferrar said that even under these regulations of managed dumping, the pollution that is allowed still has an adverse effect on the environment, especially since oil contaminates ocean water at a much more rapid pace than groundwater that is drilled on land.

Oil rigs themselves also produce pollution via emissions, Ferrar said.

“For many of the contaminants we are not just talking about oil, we are talking about a highly

Oil drilling in Florida has been conducted since 1943 when the first well was drilled by Humble Oil Company in the present day Big Cypress Preserve in Ochopee, Fla. According to figures published by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, there are 1,150 total oil wells drilled in Florida; 986 of these wells are plugged, and 164 are active. Collier County, Fla. — housing the sprawling swampy green of the Everglades — has the third highest concentration of oil wells in the state.

offshore wind energy forum in New Jersey that no state, including Florida has been exempted from drilling plans.

Already federal waters in Alaska are seeing plans for oil drilling. At the end of October, Interior Department officials announced their approval of Hilcorp Energy’s plan to drill for oil six miles off the Alaskan coast in the shallow waters of the Beaufort Sea. If the development moves forward, it would be the first oil and gas production facility in federal waters in Alaska.

Zinke said in a public announcement that the approval was a step forward for President Trump’s “American energy dominance” agenda that promotes the widespread development and production of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

“American energy dominance is good for the economy, the environment, and our national security,” he said publicly. “Responsibly developing our resources, in Alaska especially, will allow us to use our energy diplomatically to aid our allies and check our adversaries. That makes America stronger and more influential around the globe.”

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toxic cocktail of chemicals that is water soluble and will mix right in,” Ferrar said.

Ferrar recently toured rigs off of the coast of California, where he helped an organization use OGI infrared technology to observe emissions coming from the platforms.

“We saw hydrocarbons that include benzine and other carcinogens and toxic compounds being emitted directly into the air,” Ferrar said.

Spills, Ferrar said, are also a major concern, not only for the environment, but for the local economy. Ferrar sites The Deepwater Horizon accident on April 20, 2010 in Florida’s Gulf waters when more than four million barrels of oil were released after an explosion of British Petroleum’s semi-submersible drilling rig. The accident killed 11 people and cost the oil company more than $40 billion in fines and clean-up. According to Oceana, as of 2016, total sales in Gulf seafood declined by $952.9 million and over 10 million user-days of beach, fishing and boating were lost.

The consequences of seismic blasting before oil drilling can begin are also of tremendous concern, said Ferrar.

Local Support for Drilling In spite of the risks, some local citizens are still in support of oil drilling. Daniel helps his family run Pop’s Fish Market, a seafood shop catering to the Deerfield Beach area. The shop relies on local seafood, yet Daniel is not against offshore drilling.

“I’m not really against it,” he said. “More jobs will be created. I believe America should have control over their resources instead of depending on other countries.”

Ned Bowman is the Executive Director of the Florida Petroleum Marketing Association (FPMA). The FPMA represents 10,000 convenience stores in the state of Florida, and 7,000 of these shops sell gasoline. The organization publicly opposed the passage of Florida Amendment 9. Bowman said that oil drilling will help with the future of emergency

preparedness in case of a hurricane in Florida.

“Electric vehicles are great but you have to charge them for eight hours,” he said. “There’s not enough natural gas and electricity when you’re talking [evacuating] about 6 million people…I love the coast, I love swimming in the ocean, but I think oil drilling can be done responsibly…If you look at all of the oil drills around the world, there are thousands upon thousands of them. And you look at how many actually leaked? Not a lot. When you go into the North Sea, there are very dynamic conditions there out of Norway, and they do things responsibly.”

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The Effect of the BP Oil Spill on the Gulf Economy Source: oceana.org

• As of 2016, total sales in Gulf Seafood declined by $952.9 million • 24 percent of real estate brokers reported a negative impact of the oil spill on their markets with prices dipping between 5 to 15 percent lower than the previous year. The perception of oily beaches even in non-affected beaches like St. Petersburg had a negative consequence as the city experienced a 8.8 percent reduction in home sales.

• TripAdvisor searches relative to the Gulf region declined after the spill.

For examole, 48 percent less people searched for the city of Destin, perhaps indicating less travelers were planning trips to the region.

• 35 percent of surveyed hotels had cancellations after the incident • For-hire fishing trips declined by 33 percent in Western Florida, leading up to 2011 • Economists estimated that over 10 million userdays of beach, fishing and boating were lost due to the disaster • In a study done by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management analyzing the consequences of the spill on the seafood industry, the sectors with greatest economic loss were the shrimp, blue crab and oyster fisheries.

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DiningOUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040. $

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you.

1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS Newly opened beachside dining on Pompano Beach. Casual and relaxed with rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd.

954-607-6530 Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths.

This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any

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given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily.

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

2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

38 years — talk about staying power. It’s open for three meals a day and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fa-

jita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

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460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9433762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$ Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than

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

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for

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

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DiningOUT 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 Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs — all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly.

Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian

food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good.

A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Expires 1/31/19. Participating locations only.

Extra toppings chicken, meatballs & steak substitutions, extra dipping sauces and dressings, tax and delivery additional. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupon! Prices subject to change without notice.

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

954-941-7830 $$$

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

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

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Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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

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

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

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano 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. 954 351-0505 $$$

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 ingredi-

ents, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah.

So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN 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 is his tradmark. 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. 2665 W. Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915. $$$

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DiningOUT 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 $$

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

Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $

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

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

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

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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 with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

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

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders.

Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

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

dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163

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

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

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

954-942-0740 $$$

Fast & Casual POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN

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

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Serving classic cappuccino or espresso along with a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-7860033 Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

SEASIDE AND GRILL Casual restaurant offering beachside dining, delicious seafood, flavorful steaks, & live entertainment every weekend.

Lunch and Dinner starting at 11:30am Tiki Bar featuring burgers, wings, live entertainment and craft cocktails.

Open for Breakfast (starting at 8:30am), Lunch and Dinner.

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DiningOUT 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you.

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chica-

Mrs. Kossenfloffer’s Olive Oil and Apple Spice Cake

go hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions — add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006 Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 JJ’s Fresh To You. SANDWICHES • SALADS Avocado and celery and potatoes and beets are just a few of their inventive salads. They are also serve ceviche, soups and sandwiches with meat prepared sous-vide style. Try the Chilean hot dog version with avocado, heirloom tomatoes and homemade mayonnaise. 1384 S Federal Highway 954-648-1512 Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109

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

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best

Who doesn’t love a cake that can easily stand in for breakfast? This one has a tender and moist muffin-like quality. And since it’s made with olive and fruit, it’s practically healthy. Enjoy and follow me on Instagram @Mrs_Kossenfloffer.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

PREPARATION

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2-3 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and diced into 1/4” cubes For the Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple juice

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a Bundt pan.

Sift the flour, salt, baking powder and all of the spices together and set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, place the sugar, eggs and zest and whisk until thick and pale. Add the lemon juice and olive oil until combined. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Stir in the apples. Pour batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.

Place on cooling rack and cool for 5 minutes. Then turn out onto rack to finish cooling. For the glaze: Whisk the juices and sugar together. Drizzle onto the cooled cake.

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The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

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Soho Subs. SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES Along with the hot and cold subs you would expect, they also serve some more traditional sandwiches remeniscent of the old style New York Deli. Pastrami on rye anyone? All sandwiches are made fresh to order with a plethora of topping options. And for pickle fans, they have fantastic full or half sours.

2313 N Federal Highway, 954-889-6600 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344

Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

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Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations,

they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied.

For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

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Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu,

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80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402

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Local Product Spotlight: Dollar Rub Club

Among the dozens of delicious food tents at Pompano Beach’s Old Town Untapped celebration on first Fridays, you will find a booth for Dollar Rub Club. Get your mind out of the gutter! Dollar Rub Club is a subscription service for homemade seasoning rubs made by two local, passionate foodies, Brian and Travis.

The pair of charismatic dudes founded Dollar Rub Club hoping to help others create amazing dishes that aren’t too “thyme consuming.”

Their goal is to continuously deliver a variety of globally inspired blends that are all natural, gluten free, non-GMO and MSG-free that pack flavor and versatility. The Dollar Rub Club’s Flavor Savor subscription is just $1 for the first month, then $8.39 per month, and includes one gourmet seasoning to make eight to 10 servings. Or, customers can upgrade to larger packs. Read more about Dollar Rub Club, Brian and Travis on our online extras page at pointpubs.com/extra

Local Author Spotlight: Chris Clews Deerfield Beach based author Chris Clews is an ’80s pop-culture enthusiast with over 20 years of professional marketing experience in international corporate business. One day, while Clews was bemoaning some workplace difficulties, he turned to one of his favorite ’80s films, “The Breakfast Club,” to cheer him up.

A line from one of the characters inspired him and he began journaling about the lessons inherent in the film. The process sparked an idea: What if he were to write about the business lessons one could glean from watching ’80s films? He wrote two

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Foxy Food Photos: Crazy Uncle Mike’s

Crazy Uncle Mike’s is Boca Raton’s newest live music venue, craft brewer and restaurant created by restaurateur Mike Goodwin.

The selection of craft beers is extensive, ranging from IPA’s to stouts, sours and lagers; while the menu, prepared by Chef Tara Abrams, is first class. Point! Publishings food adventurers Baris von Coburg and Danielle Charbonneau recently dined at Crazy Uncle Mikes. Together they devoured the zesty skirt steak with chimichurri, yucca mash and oven roasted vegetables; a Mexican streetfood-inspired appetizer with charred broccoli, cauliflower, toasted pepitas and crumbled cotija cheese; the fresh fish tacos; the housefavorite bacon croquettes with a maple drizzle and maple aioli; and for dessert, “beer-misu,” made with Uncle Mike’s own coffee stout. Baris tried a flight of Crazy Uncle Mike’s craft beers (a perfect way to sample multiple brews), while the Bluesy Dan Band rocked the restaurant. Crazy Uncle Mike’s large stage, which features blues and rock bands every weekend, is the centerpiece of the brewery’s lively atmosphere. Crazy Uncle Mike’s is located at 6450 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton. To read a full review and check out photos and video from Baris and Danielle’s dining adventure, visit our web extras page at pointpubs.com/extra

articles on LinkedIn that were both well received.

He realized he had stumbled upon a great idea — to merge his love for ’80s pop culture and his decades of experience in the corporate world to create an entertaining and informative book.

“What ’80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today’s Workplace: Unexpected business lessons from ten of the great ’80s movies that defined a generation” — is a series of ten lessons learned from ten different ’80s films. You can read more about Clews and order his book on our web extras page at pointpubs.com/extra

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