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Pompano Beach’s Innovation District

Now that a lawsuit has been settled with the County, Pompano Beach will seek a $15 million bond that will go toward developing Pompano Beach’s new Innovation District. The district is envisioned as a walkable, hip, downtown area with picturesque waterways lined with outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops, offices and mixed-use residential buildings. Reporter Marie Puleo gives you a detailed look at all the plans.

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The Silver Tsunami: Is Broward Ready?

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Take a peek at some extra content you can check out on our website, including pictures from Little Italian Pizza, a slideshow on Pompano’s planned Innovation District and more.

Longing for lazy afternoons spent lakeside at summer camp, which I hated as a teenager but would now donate a kidney to relive.

Local events and news from around town including: concerts at the Amp, free Whole Foods grocery delivery, a reggae-inspired photography exhibit, a BMX Trickstars show and more.

This month our reporters give you an update on Pompano Beach’s new sober home regulations and a new 100 Year Flood Plan Map.

Our editor-at-large, Jeff Levine, discusses new retail space, affordable concerts at The Amp and a reminder that election day is around the corner.

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Reflections on the Lake

AT YOUR TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP, GENERAL SWIM (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GS) MARKS THE END OF THE DAY. IT’S A TIME WHEN ALL CAMPERS HEAD down to the lake to partake in swimming, sailing, canoeing waterskiing or just fooling around in the water. Rules vary from camp to camp, but typically children are required to change into swimsuits; however, if they choose, they may just sit lakeside and read or chat or play cards.

When I was a little kid at camp, general swim was beyond fun and a little mischievous. What little girl doesn’t want to goof around on a sailboat with her closest friends pretending to know how to successfully navigate a till and a boom without strangling someone? Every time we took a canoe out

on the lake, we would intentionally capsize. We would then swim beneath the upside down canoe, pop our heads out of the water and goof around in the piercing echo chamber created by the inverted boat. I can still picture the scene as the late afternoon sun created an eerie and luminous chamber as beams of light passed through the red fiberglass canoe. I can’t remember what we talked about in our secret space on the lake, and I can’t tell you exactly why we found an inverted canoe so amusing, but suffice it to say, we would laugh until our bellies hurt —especially as we valiantly tried to right our canoes.

ABOVE Susan Rosser during visiting day at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, 1977. Yes, that’s a Dorothy Hamill haircut.

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Unfortunately, as we got older, my friends and I viewed general swim as more of an obligation than a privilege.

Teenagers can be so dumb.

Now that my own daughter is a teenager at summer camp in upstate New York, I see the same pattern in her. As a little girl, she completely devoured her camp’s majestic waterfront. She would swim and splash and wakeboard every chance she could get. On parent’s visiting day, she would proudly show off her wakeboarding prowess. A few years ago when the camp produced a new promotional video, they asked her to wake up early so they could film her wakeboarding on the early morning glass-like water.

This summer on visiting day when I asked her about wakeboarding, she hadn’t been even once. General swim had become a bore. Now, she is clearly one of those teenagers who grudgingly sits on her towel.

I told her that someday she would regret not taking advantage of that lake every chance she could get. My advice seemed to fall on deaf ears.

The summer of 1979 was my last as a camper. I cannot even begin to conjure the sum of money I would pay to travel back in time to enjoy an afternoon of general swim with my summer sisters — to experience just one more swim in the lake or an hour lost in thought and laughter sitting lakeside with my best friends.

Don’t get me wrong, my daughter is having a blast this summer — her last as a camper. She is relishing in every single moment of camp. But that lake… I can’t get it out of my mind that maybe she is missing something.

Of course this 20/20 hindsight about general swim prompts me to wonder: What am I missing now? What current drudgery will I look back on someday and feel some sort of sentimental longing? How can I better live in the moment?

It would be fair to say that general swim was my least favorite part of summer camp. But what I wouldn’t give to capsize a canoe and revisit those carefree afternoons at the lake sitting beneath trees that towered over us as if they were older than the universe itself. Y

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The photographs in this exhibition portray the waters of the Everglades in a moment of serenity and reflection. They invite viewers to pause, become one with the vista, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes in this exhibition. This body of work is part of a yearlong project by Phoenix, where she photographs South Florida’s wetlands and the Everglades.

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Want to take centerstage? This is your chance!

Grab your guitar and jam; bring your power ballad and wail! Whatever your groove, you get a shot in the spotlight backed by our house band, Ali Soul Connection.

This exhibition features the artwork of the participants of 11 different Boys & Girls Clubs in the Broward County area and allows the members to have an outlet to positively express themselves by displaying their imaginative, creative and individual talent.

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Lost 80’s Live

This Reagan-era tour features some of the most recognizable acts from the 1980s, featuring multiple bands, including: A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Farrington and Mann (the original vocalists of When in Rome UK), Naked Eyes and Animotion WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 15; doors open at 6:30pm; Show starts at 7:30pm WHERE: The Pompano Beach Amp, 1801 Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range between $29.50 and $80, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at either pbamp.com or axs.com; by phone at 561223-7231; or at the box office, which is located inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

Hollywood Live!

“Hollywood Live!” directed by Shari Upbin will showcase the most beloved songs from the silver screen from the 1940s on. Proceeds from this epic performance will allow Insight for the Blind, a nonprofit serving the blind and visually impaired, to continue promoting literacy through the recording of Talking Books, a program of the Library of Congress.

For this event, a host of theater greats will be in the spotlight including Jeffrey Bruce, Lindsey Corey, Laura Hodos, Michael Focas, Amy Tanner, Mark Sanders and Sandi Stock, with music direction by Caryl Fantel, Roy Fantel and Ruppert Zwienski.

WHEN: Oct. 1.; doors open at 6:30pm for pre-show reception; curtain time is 7:45pm.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: General admission is $100; VIP tickets are $150. Tickets can be purchased online at ccpompano.org.

David I. Muir’s “Reggae Reel” Photography Exhibit

Jamaican native David I. Muir is a professional concert photographer based in South Florida who has been granted unprecedented access to reggae concert stages internationally for over ten years. He has used that access to create an exhibition of 26 iconic performance images appropriately titled “Reggae Reel – Moments in Music.” The exhibition includes images of Marcia Griffiths, Buju, Tarrus Riley, Mavado and Chronixx, plus rising stars Koffee and Sevana.

“I’ve had a love affair with reggae for as long as I can remember,” he reflected. “I took most of these images for my own, selfish gratification.

It’s a welcome pleasure that I’m able to share them with so many other reggae music fans in this way.”

WHEN: The exhibition will be on display from Aug. 10 to Sept. 30 during Cultural Center hours, Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: admission is free

City Speaks

City Speaks is a monthly community gathering hosted by New City Players, a notfor-profit ensemble theater company whose vision is to see local people experience renewal through live theater. City Speaks gives individuals a platform to share personal stories of humor, beauty, pain and change. The project aims to create a space where the community can practice public civility and empathy.

WHEN: Sept. 27 from 7 to 9pm WHERE: Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters on the first floor of Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

Better Than Before Sisters Fashion Show & Networking Event

Better Than Before Sisters is an organization that aims to bring women together to motivate, empower and uplift each other mentally, physically and spiritually. The organization will be hosting an all-women’s vendor networking event along with a fashion show.

WHEN: Sept. 8 from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 38th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: Free, but please register in advance on EventBrite.

Everglades Photography Exhibit at Blooming Bean

Local photographer Phoenix will exhibit works from her Everglades body of work, a 12-month photojournalism journey.

“With each image, it is my desire that viewers are inspired to love, cherish and protect the fragile beauty and wonder that is nature as they reconnect with that inner peace,” said Phoenix.

WHEN: Aug. 3 - Sept. 28 during Blooming Bean’s regular hours, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 3pm.

WHERE: Inside Blooming Bean coffee shop on the first floor of Bailey Contemporary Arts at 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

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PompanoPICKS BMX Trickstars Perform at Festival Marketplace

BMX Trickstars is an all-inclusive, traveling BMX stunt show started by X-Games medalist Rob Nolli to bring the exciting display of BMX bike stunts and freestyle tricks to events across the nation. With over 20 years of experience, the BMX Trickstars’ shows offer flatland freestyle and high-flying ramp action from Florida’s most professional, experienced and innovative bicycle stunt riders.

On Sunday Sept. 16 the BMX Trickstars will be perform in a 5,000-square-foot tent at FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE in Pompano Beach (2900 W. Sample Rd.). There will be three shows throughout the day: 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Vendors will also be in attendance. If you’d like to be a vendor, tables are just $50 and can be reserved on EventBrite. The event is free and open to the public.

Extreme Seminar at CHAOS Fishing: The Right Rod

This live fishing seminar will be taught by Captain Mike from Florida Sport Fishing TV. Topics include: custom vs. off-the-shelf rods; maximizing leverage and casting distance; rod ratings and what they really mean; graphite vs. glass and composite blanks; a look at the latest technology and more.

WHEN: Sept. 20; food and beverages served at 6:30pm; seminar begins at 7pm and is approximately two hours.

WHERE: Chaos Fishing, 4301 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach For more information call 954-876-1631 COST: Admission is $20 and includes $20 Chaos Cash redeemable in-store, free food and beverages, a one-year digital subscription to Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and some free tackle and apparel giveaways. Book your tickets as soon as possible at fsfmag.com/extreme. Limited seating available.

9/11 Remembrance

Sept. 11, 2001 was a horrific day. This annual anniversary event aims to remember, recognize and celebrate the triumphant spirit of the American people to overcome the tragedies of that day. The ceremony will feature guest speakers, musicians and a special performance by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds 65-piece band.

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 10, 7 to 8:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free, but space is limited. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center (50 W. Atlantic Blvd.), E. Pat Larkins Community Center (520 NW Third St.), Emma Lou Olson Civic Center (1801 NE Sixth St.) or Herb Skolnick Center (800 SW 36th Ave.).

Habitat for Humanity Open Enrollment

Starting on Sept. 5 at 10am and continuing until Sept. 19, Habitat for Humanity of Broward County will be opening the enrollment process for families in need of affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity provides low, affordable and interestfree mortgage payments for families who qualify, apply and are chosen. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers, U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and a current Broward County resident who has been a resident for at least a year. All applicants must attend mandatory educational workshops, make a $2,000 cash down-payment, complete 300 sweat equity hours by helping build the home or volunteering in other capacities at Habitat for Humanity, demonstrate a need for affordable housing and fall within the income guidelines. For more information or to apply, visit habitatbroward.org

Breaking Barriers Empowerment Event & Job Fair

Is your past getting in the way of a successful future? If so, this event is for you. The Breaking Barriers Empowerment Event and Job Fair aims to help those who have struggled to find work finally overcome barriers to employment. There is a 20-minute overview workshop every hour between 10am and 2pm. If you are a business looking to hire in Pompano Beach, you can also register to participate in this event and other community job fairs by contacting Dahlia Baker at 954-786-7866 or emailing dahlia.baker@copbfl.com.

WHEN: Sept. 22 from 10am to 2pm; workshops every hour WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Center (520 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) COST: Free

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For Kids and Families 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

Carousel Carnival at the Pompano Citi Centre

Pompano Citi Centre’s Carousel is turning five-years-old. In honor of its birthday the shopping center is hosting a “Carousel Carnival.” This free, family-friendly event will feature traditional carnival games, free rides on the Carousel, face painting, a magic show and live performances from the School of Rock musicians. All attendees will be eligible to enter a raffle to win prizes from Pompano Citi Centre stores.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8pm WHERE: Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway For more information, visit PompanoCitiCentre.com

Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods to enjoy a featured flick under the stars. September’s movie is “Matilda.”

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 7 at 8pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach COST : Free

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. September’s featured band is Havoc 305, a classic rock and pop band.

WHEN: Sept. 14 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn at the corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach

Jr. Anglers Day

The third annual Deerfield Beach Jr. Anglers Day has arrived. This fun-filled fishing event on Saturday Sept. 15 offers families the opportunity to participate in fishing clinics, arts, crafts, face painting, balloon animal

making and fishing competitions while enjoying a beautiful day at the beach.

Participants will receive goodie bait buckets on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information call 954-480-4429 WHEN: Sept. 15; Registration begins at 8:30am; 25-minute fishing slots start at 9am and continue until 12:45pm. Fishing clinics, face painting, balloon art and the craft booths are open from 9am to 1pm.

WHERE: Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21st Ave. COST: Free

Tuesdays - Kidding Around with Yoga

Kidding around with yoga is perfect for children between the ages of five and 12. The class incorporates yoga, dance, music, games and positive activities.

WHEN: Every Tuesday from 4 to 5pm; Subject to at least three children in attendance, so call first: 954-580 5973 WHERE: Integral Life Center, 880 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $15

Family Fun Night at Christ Community Church Every third Friday of the month Christ Community Church will host a family fun night with movies, games and pizza.

A cover charge of $5 includes food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite or through the church office at 901 E. McNab Rd. Call 954-943-3866 for more information.

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Amazon Prime members in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point can now receive Whole Foods groceries delivered to their homes for free (for orders over $35) within a two hour time-frame purchased through the Prime Now app. For orders under $35, the delivery charge is $4.99. Amazon, who closed the deal to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in 2017, began delivering Whole Foods Market Inc. products earlier this year in other parts of the country, but on July 24 expanded the service to 24 additional regions, including South Florida.

The local coverage area for Whole Foods delivery starts at Lake Park to the north and extends south and southwest to West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines, Miami, Coral Gables and Palmetto Bay. More zip codes will be added later, according to Amazon.

Florida Prime Now members pay $99 annually for various Amazon perks including free two-day shipping from Amazon, streaming video services on Amazon Prime and now, grocery delivery from Whole Foods.

Prime Now delivery from Whole Foods is available between 8am and 10pm daily. Orders can be placed on the Prime Now app available for free on Android and iOS devices.

New Punk Rock Venue Opens in Pompano Beach

A new hardcore punk venue called the Juicebox has opened in Pompano Beach. The venue, which hosted its first show on July 14, has about 1,600 square feet of space that can accommodate a crowd of about 150. The venue’s first show included Bloodbather, Foul Play, Waste My Hate, Violated Right and the owner’s very own band, Lost My Grip. On August 20, the first touring bands made their way through the Juicebox, with the Last Ten Seconds of Life, Extortionist, So This Is Suffering and Soulless. Owner Josh Rammath envisions a punk rock, industrial space. The Juicebox is located at 1327 S. Dixie Hwy. Tickets will be sold on Ticketfly.com.

Holiday Boat Parade Moved to Friday

If you’re planning your holiday parties early, be aware that the annual Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade will be on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7pm. The parade, which is the longest-running boat parade in the nation, has traditionally been on the second Sunday in December. The event organizers decided to move the parade to Friday to increase weekend participation and accommodate boaters who also participate in Ft. Lauderdale’s boat parade on Saturday. Entry is free for all participating vessels. For more information visit pompanobeachchamber.com.

Business Move

On Aug. 20 Ridge Edwards Dermatology Center moved back to Pompano Beach from Fort Lauderdale. Their new location is in Heritage Square at 1800 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 105, Pompano Beach. They can be reached by phone at 954-941-5401 or online at ridgeedwardsderm.com Pompano Picks contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Re-Occurring Events Intro to Wild Beer & Odd Breed Brewery Tours

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

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Re-occurring Fridays (check Facebook for exact dates) from 6 to 9pm Precision Auto Works, 318 SW 14th Ave. #1, Pompano Beach This auto show and mini street fair sponsored by Precision Auto Works, Lowther Automotive & Fab Haus Garage, is a fun time to see awesome cars, trucks and bikes while enjoying music, food and drinks in an upand-coming auto shop district.

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First Fridays, 6 to 9pm | Sept. 7 Pompano Beach CRA (100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach) | free Do you currently have a business within the Pompano Beach CRA district and want to learn about what types of programs and incentives are available to you? On the first Friday of every month join Pompano Beach’s economic development team for an educational walking tour. Then, stay for Old Town Untapped, (see below). For more information email tiara.striggles@copbfl.com

bar is available. The trucks will be parked on the street just south of the new pier parking garage.

New Palm Aire Farmer’s Market

Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 7pm Herb Skolnick Community Center (800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach) The market will gather local artisans and growers. Fruits, vegetables, honeys, soups, organics, street foods and multi-cultural cuisines including Indian, Greek and Venezuelan will be represented. For more information call 954-786-4590.

Indoor Artisan Market

Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 6pm | Festival Marketplace (2900 W. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach) The market takes place every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy handcrafted goods and artisan foods on the east side of the mall.

Free to all guests. For more information visit festival.com/events/artisan-marketat-festival-marketplace.

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

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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

First Fridays from 6-9pm | Sept. 7 Bailey Contemporary Arts (41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.) | free Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits.

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Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm | Sept. 21 Pompano Beach Fishing Pier (222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.)

Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), music and fun.

Bring blankets and folding chairs. A full

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15pm Bailey Contemporary Arts (41 NE First St., Pompano Beach) | free 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 with 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.

Third Mondays at 9pm | Sept. 17 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach Enjoy 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.

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Afterwards, 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.

First & Third Sundays at 10am | AND Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 6pm | 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of

Second Sundays at 6pm | Sept. 9 | Historic Ali Cultural Arts (353 Martin Luther King Blvd.) | $5 Enjoy Live music and a tasty brunch after dark.

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BY DENNICA WORRELL

As the Waters Rise, Pompano Beach Unites with Broward County on a 100 Year Flood Map The City of Pompano Beach will share costs with Broward County and nine other South Florida cities to prepare a “100 Year Flood Elevation Map” to be completed by Geosyntec Consultants, an environmentally specialized engineering firm headquartered in Boca Raton. The interlocal agreement approving the Flood Plan will last two years, and work will commence this year. Pompano Beach’s fiscal cost for the plan is $49,285.71. Neighboring city Fort Lauderdale, nicknamed “Venice of America,” has the highest cost at $98,571.43.

“This 100 year flood map will help determine what our finished floor elevations should be to accommodate the two feet of sea level rise we are anticipating by 2060,” explained Jean Dolan, who works in Development Services for the City of Pompano Beach. “In other places like Houston, or Miami Beach, they have just raised their finished flood elevations by a foot or two. Instead of doing this, our county is really trying to measure the ground to see what the hazards are.”

How Do We Measure Sea Level Rise in Florida?

Source: Sea Level Rise (a research organization) BUOYS — There are eight buoys around Florida’s coasts.

Scientists use them as tools to keep track of high and low tide daily.

TIDAL GAUGES — Tidal gauges are large, tube-like structures that measure how high the water moves, quite similar to a measuring cup. These gauges measure the height of the water every six minutes.

SATELLITES — NASA has launched four measurement satellites since 1992. Satellites in space can accurately calculate the depth of an ocean within an inch.

Geosyntec Consultants will use a model called “MIKE SHE,” which is an integrated modeling of groundwater, surface water, recharge, evapotranspiration and other important aspects of hydrology.

“It is much more in-depth and site specific than the FEMA maps,” Dolan said.“We are using the LIDAR [light detection and ranging] data [from FEMA] at a much tighter grid. Instead of a 250-foot grid, we are down to a 50-foot grid, so its much more detailed data.”

The interlocal agreement indicates that consultants from Geosyntec will update the most recent version of the 2014 FEMA flood studies. Contractors will develop utility tools to translate groundwater flows and improve upon current flood analysis models. The 100 year flood map will not replace FEMA flood zone maps for pricing or removing flood insurance requirements.

According to the policy and research organization Sea Level Rise, the ocean’s waters have risen eight Sources: Sea Level Rise (a research organization), Miami Herald and the Nature Conservancy inches in Florida since 1950. NASA, which conducts research on sea level • New York City is building a $335 million flood wall in Manhattan. The design is called rise using satellites, indicates that sea BIG U and was designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group in response to damage done by Hurricane Sandy, which killed 72 people in the U.S. and caused more than $70 billion level rise is caused by two factors both in damage. related to global warming: melting ice sheets and glaciers; and the expansion • Norfolk, Virginia is planning a $18.4 million project to engineer a beach at ocean view of sea water as the temperature to reduce flooding. The larger the beach, the more water it stops. warms.

• Miami Beach will embark on a $100 million project to raise roads, install pumps and The coastal parts of Pompano water mains and redo sewer connections during the next two years across a swath of Beach, Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse single-family homes in the La Gorce and Lakeview neighborhoods of Mid-Beach.

Point are at risk of frequent tidal • Palm Beach County is spending $17 million to create mangroves, oyster reefs, marsh flooding. Sea levels are projected to and seagrass habitats on 70 acres of land. These natural structures absorb storm increase approximately 4.68 inches in surges, are cost-effective and improve the natural habitat of the community. the next 15 years for all three cities.

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Pompano Beach Imposes New Regulations for Recovery Homes For the past decade, the United States has been in the midst of an opioid, drug and alcohol addiction epidemic of unprecedented proportions. Addiction treatment centers and recovery residences (also known as “sober homes”) have mushroomed across Broward and Palm Beach counties, which, according to a Florida Medical Examiner’s report, have had the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in Florida.

In Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has documented 102 recovery residences, and at least another 102 locations thought to be recovery residences, but not confirmed.

While recovery residences are an essential weapon in the war on drugs and alcohol abuse, high concentrations of them have developed in quite a few blocks and neighborhoods in Pompano Beach, a situation that can have an adverse impact not only on the recovering addicts, but on the surrounding community. In addition, there have been many instances of recovery residences being run by unscrupulous operators seeking to profit from the exploitation of this vulnerable population.

To address the issue, this June the City Commission adopted an ordinance that keeps recovery residences at least one city block from one another (about 660 feet apart).

The distance requirements would apply to all community residences for people with disabilities, which includes not only people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction (under Federal law, addiction is treated as a disability protected from housing discrimination), but people with developmental or physical disabilities, mental illness, the frail elderly and others with a disability that severely hinders them from performing everyday life tasks.

The new ordinance also regulates the location of recovery communities, which consist of larger numbers of people in recovery, generally within a single multi-family structure.

By contrast, community residences (which include recovery residences), consist of a single housekeeping unit that emulates a family in a residential structure.

Recovery communities will be allowed as a permitted use in multi-family residential zoning districts, institutional districts, and mixed-use districts as long as the proposed recovery

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community is certified by the state and is at least 1,200 feet (almost two blocks) from any existing recovery community or community residence. A proposed recovery community that does not meet the distance requirement will need to obtain a special exception.

When properly operated and located, recovery residences and recovery communities can offer a supportive living environment for people to learn how to maintain sobriety. Clustering them too close to each other undermines their ability to achieve their core goals of fostering normalization and community integration, with neighbors from so-called “normal” or conventional households serving as role models.

While the state of Florida doesn’t license recovery residences or recovery communities, it has established a voluntary certification program for them. The City of Pompano Beach’s new rules make it mandatory for recovery residences and recovery communities to obtain such state certification in order to locate in the city, which can help weed out illegitimate and incompetent operators.

All existing community residences and recovery communities will need to obtain state licensing or certification by March 1, 2019, said Jennifer Gomez, the city’s assistant development services director. Failure to comply will trigger a 60-day period to cease operations and relocate occupants to safe secure housing. If the state of Florida does not offer a license or certification for a particular type of community residence, “special exception approval” will need to be obtained.

Recovery residences, as well as other community residences, are limited to 10 occupants, unless they receive a “reasonable accommodation” from the city.

Delray Beach, which has been dubbed “the recovery capital of America,” passed similar regulations in July 2017 to deal with its high concentrations of recovery residences. This April, Fort Lauderdale approved a similar ordinance.

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The study found that some operators in Pompano Beach have packed multifamily buildings with people in recovery: 96 people at four addresses on a single block; 168 people at three addresses on a block; and 58 people in 28 units in one building (which has since ceased operating because its application for state certification was rejected).

“The reality is that these are functionally segregated mini-institutions operating under the guise of recovery residences,” the study said.

It also said the number of recovery residences in Pompano Beach is unusually large for a city its size, which had an estimated 109,000 residents in 2016.

Before the City Commission voted unanimously to adopt the 62-page ordinance, several residents in the audience thanked Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie for “leading the charge” and spending “exorbitant amounts of time” on the issue over many years. Burrie serves as commissioner of District 2, which includes the Highlands and Cresthaven neighborhoods, areas where there is a particularly high number of recovery residences. She was a vocal proponent of trying to adopt regulations.

“This has been a long time coming,” said Burrie.

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IN TRI-COUNTY AREA HAS INCREASED 3.7 PERCENT

In June the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most recent 12 month statistics for compensation and wages. Employee compensation in the tri-county area increased 3.7 percent, which accounts for both wages and benefits. For wages alone, the increase was 3.1 percent. By comparison, the national growth in total compensation and wages was 2.9 percent in both areas.

Of the nation’s 15 largest metro markets, South Florida was tied for eighth in wage growth. San Jose, California was the leader with wage growth of 4.5 percent. Wage growth in South Florida did outpace Boston, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston.

Pompano Beach Planet Fitness Plaza Sold for $11.5 Million

On June 27 the Planet Fitness Plaza located at the intersection of SE 14 St. and S. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach sold for $11.5 million. According to property records, the property last sold for $2.85 million in November 2014. The vast increase in price is a reflection of a recent $5 million renovation, which included a new roof, a new fascia, larger signage and parking lot asphalt and striping.

Diversified Realty will continue to manage and lease out the property whose current tenants include Planet Fitness, Cora Health & Rehabilitation Services, Little Caesars, Utopia Juice Bar and Aroma Joe’s Coffee.

Costco Pays $750,000 in Damages to Former Pompano Beach Employee

BY DENNICA WORRELL A jury awarded Christine D’Onofrio, a deaf woman and former Costco employee, $775,000 in damages. After 24 years of working for Costco, D’Onofrio was denied an interpreter and the ability to have her communications written down.

D’Onofrio first started working for Costco in 1989 at the Davie location. In 2003 she was transferred to the Pompano Beach store. During her time at the company, she communicated mostly by reading lips. D’Onofrio had no need for a translator until a new manager was hired who mostly mumbled. His way of speaking made lip-reading extremely difficult.

On Oct. 3, Christine was fired from her position as a stocker for communicating too loudly and aggressively when using her video phone device. According to D’Onofrio’s attorney Chad Levy, it took D’onofrio 24 years at the company to rise to her $20.30 hourly rate. After being fired, Miami New Times reported that D’Onofrio applied to approximately 100 jobs and not a single one responded. D’Onofrio decided to take the retail giant Costco to court, and on June 11, the jury ruled Costco had failed to reasonably accommodate her requests.

The latest study on deaf people and employment from the National Deaf Center reports that only 48 percent of deaf people are in the labor force, compared to 72 percent of hearing individuals.

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Concerts, Retail and Voting

BY JEFF LEVINE LIKE JOAN JETT, I LOVE ROCK N ROLL. BUT, I DO FIND I’M NOT AS EXCITED AS I USED TO BE TO PAY $200 FOR CONCERT TICKETS, AND DRIVE 20 MILES TO A VENUE where I’ll inevitably get stuck in traffic gridlock, shell out $25 for parking, $15 for a beer and $10 for a hot dog.

Clearly I’m getting crotchety in my middle years. But, I’ve found a solution that fits me just fine. It’s a place close to home, with a wide array of music and surprisingly reasonable prices.

I’m talking about the Pompano Beach Amphitheater.

Built in 1992, the venue quickly became a South Florida hot spot booking acts like Fleetwood Mac and Bonnie Raitt, plus many of the era’s hottest up-and-coming acts, not to mention legendary novelty accordionist (three words I never imagined writing) Weird Al Yankovic. Then, by

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the mid-2000’s, pretty much nada. The city hired concert promoters who didn’t live up to their promises and the amphitheater sat nearly empty for close to a decade.

Recently, that’s all changed. The city and the hardworking folks at the parks department teamed up with a new promoter, AEG, and the music started coming back to Pompano Beach. All sorts of new and older rock, pop, country and R&B artists began to make their way to The Amp.

In the last year or so, we’ve been given the chance to check out the Doobie Brothers, Willie Nelson, The B-52’s, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Salt N Pepa, Collective Soul, Mercy Me, Billy Ocean, Sammy Hagar and Yes, among many others.

That’s a nice variety of artists who can generally still put on a fun show.

Beyond a big list of talent, the Amphitheater is also a terrific place to see a show. The outdoor venue only holds about 3,000 people so there’s not a bad seat in the house.

Ticket (and food/drink) prices are reasonable and you can generally easily find free, hassle-free parking. Perhaps best of all, if you live in Pompano Beach, you can go from enjoying a great encore to sitting in your underwear on your living room sofa in about fifteen minutes.

In the next couple of months, be on the look out for Rick Springfield, Toto, Vince Gill, Barenaked Ladies and Daughtry. Get all the deets on our website pointpubs.com/ cityguide.

Even with all of the new entertainment additions to Pompano Beach, the 25 year old Pompano Beach Amphitheatre remains very high on my list of “Things That Make Pompano Great”.

POMPANO DEVELOPMENT Last month in Pompano! Magazine, Danielle Charbonneau presented an excellent update on many of the new residential developments going up in the city (ou can read it at PompanoMagazine.com). Many of these new buildings are “mixed-use” projects, generally meaning shops on the ground level and apartments or condos above. It’s an exciting concept that ideally will create a setting that gets people to walk around and be part of a community neighborhood atmosphere.

Sounds great....but caution is urged. It takes a lot to pull off this special type of environment.

Take a look at The Plaza at Oceanside. The luxurious condo, on the corner of A1A and East Atlantic Blvd., was the most prestigious new building in the city for most of this century. Plans allowed for about half a dozen retail businesses on the main level. However, since The Plaza opened about a decade ago, there has only been one permanent retail tenant (Nikki’s Orange Kitchen) and the promise/threat of one other — an S&M leather shop

(which I’m guessing is not exactly what the builders envisioned).

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Remember, it’s not always as easy as build it and they will come. Without careful planning, in five years or so, we could be looking at a lot of empty ground floor retail spaces and a new type of blight in Pompano Beach.

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ELECTION DAY Voting for Pompano Beach Mayor and City Commission is only a couple months away. There will be more new faces on the commission than there has been in years (including a new mayor) so this will be a major election for the city.

Make sure you are registered to vote.

In the meantime, I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions on the contenders and issues. E-mail me jeff@pointpubs. com and I’ll get answers to your questions from the candidates. Y

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Say Goodbye to Summer and Hello to a New Year!

BY DAWNE RICHARDS

YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY. FOR SOME REASON, SEPTEMBER ALWAYS FEELS LIKE THE START OF THE YEAR, EVEN THOUGH I’VE BEEN OUT OF SCHOOL FOR A LONG TIME. That’s probably because we’ve been raising kids for what seems like 100 years. But this September — ta-da! — our last child is now out of high school, so the traditional school year calendar is (finally) totally irrelevant to us.

Well, maybe not completely irrelevant. Those of us driving more than, say, 500 feet on a regular basis do recognize the start of the school year, when we’re driving 15 mph through a school zone that yesterday had a speed limit of, say, 45. Important alert: Pay close attention to those school zones! Your lives, and our children’s lives, depend on it.

Somehow, though, I doubt that I will ever reach a point in my life when September doesn’t feel like the start of the year. Labor Day just seems like the time when summer should end, darn it, although of course our weather won’t back me up on that.

Speaking of the weather, in case you haven’t noticed, the

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weather up north isn’t getting any better; this is likely one of the reasons that people continue moving to Florida at quite a clip. In fact, our state’s population grew from 18.85 million in 2010 to 20.98 million in 2017 (for more fascinating facts about our state, visit thefloridascorecard.org).

What’s even more interesting, though, despite what you might think, is that Broward’s growth was highest back in the 1990s; according to the June 2018 report from the Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, that decade brought us a whopping 29 percent population increase. In contrast, the population grew by an estimated 7 percent between 2010 and 2017 (yes, I know, there are still two years left in the decade, but the numbers would have to be absolutely wild for us to match the 1990s). During that same time, the state’s population is expected to grow by about 9 percent. So, no, not everyone is moving to Broward County. You can learn more details about this and other interesting facts about Florida’s growth by visiting the Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research at edr.state.fl.us.

Are they all moving here in September? I’m not sure, but I swear, my keen eye tells me that our winter residents are arriving earlier and earlier each year.

I have no idea if this is true, but it does feel like I’m seeing those car trailers way before their typical late-fall arrival. Either that, or our winter residents just didn’t go home at all. Really, why would they? Based on this summer’s temperature trends, we’ve often found ourselves in the enviable position of being cooler than the rest of the country. Really! It’s been a little warmer than usual, but nothing like many other parts of the country. Plus, we have all those delicious local beaches to visit and cool off.

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Downtown POMPANO

As Pompano’s beachside redevelopment continues to unfold — with the opening of the Beach House restaurant, the development of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, the reconstruction of the pier, and numerous luxury high-rises either under construction or in the pipeline — the city is also striving to reinvent its downtown area, which lies at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway.

BY MARIE PULEO

THE VISION IS FOR IT TO BECOME A VIBRANT AND PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY, URBAN, MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN. Pompano’s downtown is a 400-plus-acre area featuring four distinct sections:

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2 3 4 While the city and its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have been spearheading redevelopment activities in each of these districts, the geographic area of work will be reduced to the Innovation District in 2019, when there will be a significant decrease in funds. The Innovation District, and the downtown as a whole, lie within the Northwest CRA district (NW CRA), which uses tax dollars from the county. For the past four years, the city has been in litigation with Broward County over the future of the NW CRA. The CRA Board and the City Commission approved a final settlement in July, and the Broward County Commission approved it unanimously in August.

Under the terms of the settlement, after fiscal year 2019, the NW CRA will only receive tax-generated revenues from the city, not the county. A settlement amount totaling $13.75 million will be

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THE INNOVATION DISTRICT, which is a high density, core commercial area with city- and CRA-owned land ready for development

OLD TOWN, the historic original downtown area of Pompano

THE CIVIC COMMONS, where City Hall and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library are located

The surrounding AVONDALE, BLANCHE ELY and OLD POMPANO NEIGHBORHOODS.

paid to the CRA over a period of six years. Instead of spreading that money over the entire 3,000-acre NW CRA, the funds will be focused on developing the 70-acre Innovation District in downtown, which is where the city is likely to generate the most economic development and revenue, said Kim Briesemeister of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA), the firm that has managed the CRA since 2009, but is expected to transition to a consulting role once an in-house team is hired by the city.

Even though the dollar amount of the settlement is substantially less than what the city was originally hoping to get, the CRA will now be able to issue a bond for the NW CRA district, which it couldn’t do while litigation was pending. The bond (which is not a General Obligation bond) would be for approximately $15 million, and is anticipated to be issued in the fall.

TOP Map of the distinct sections of

downtown Pompano Beach.

BELOW City Vista on MLK Boulevard,

the first private sector development project in the Innovation District, was completed this February.

OPPOSITE Proposed waterway

THE INNOVATION DISTRICT

At the heart of the city’s vision for a ‘new’ downtown is the development of the Innovation District, which is bound by I-95 to the west, Dixie Highway to the east, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (NW Third Street) to the north, and Atlantic Boulevard to the south.

The city and CRA own about 30 acres of prime real estate within the Innovation District, which are ripe for development. The westernmost portion of the site is one of the only assemblages left in South Florida that is undeveloped along the busy I-95 corridor, with a major exit to an urban area and the Atlantic Ocean.

This February, the CRA contracted with the commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield to carry out a nationwide search for a master developer or a series of developers to build on the 30 empty acres of city- and CRA-owned land in the Innovation District.

“Very few cities have the opportunity to build a downtown from scratch,” said Briesemeister, “but this one does, and there’s nothing more exciting than that.”

Pompano Beach has been on a trajectory of change and innovation, said Briesemeister, and for the Innovation District, a “futuristic” rather than “old school” approach is being used.

“The driving concept behind the redevelopment in the Innovation District is building for future generations,” said Briesemeister. “Our environments are changing so rapidly, we have to build for how we will live in the future. It’s a very interesting new way of thinking about urban revitalization.”

Just as the groundwork had to be laid for the beachside redevelopment, the city and CRA have been working steadily to

put the foundation pieces into place for the Innovation District.

In 2012, the area was rezoned for transit-oriented development, enabling higher density mixed-use in close proximity to transit operations: the Broward County bus terminal on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK Boulevard) and a proposed commuter train station along the Florida East Coast railway.

In 2013, a $12 million investment was poured into streetscape and infrastructure improvements in Old Town, along MLK Boulevard and around the site of the recently opened state-of-theart Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library. The historically significant Bailey Hotel and Ali building were renovated into visual and performing arts venues; Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) opened in 2014, followed by Ali Cultural Arts in 2015.

The first new retail building to be constructed on MLK Boulevard in decades opened at #731 in 2015, and was leased to local businesses at minimal rents to support startup operations.

The goal was to create the framework for a new pedestrian-driven main street with retail on the ground floor.

In keeping with its desire to foster entrepreneurship, the CRA, in collaboration with the city, obtained a state-approved “commercial kitchen” designation for the underutilized kitchen space at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center. The space will serve as a culinary incubator that can be leased to existing businesses or new entrepreneurs who need to cook to commercial standards. Educational programs on the culinary industry will also be offered. In July, the CRA hired a culinary kitchen incubator program manager.

Across the street from the community center, renovations are underway at Annie Gilles Park to create an urban plaza. A onemile interactive art trail, known as the “Trail of the Honeybees,” is being developed by the Public Arts Committee to connect all of the cultural facilities in Pompano’s downtown. It is funded in part by a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Innovation District had its first official groundbreaking for

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a private sector development project in 2016, when construction began on the seven-story mixed-use City Vista building at the northeast corner of MLK Boulevard (NW Third Street) and NW Sixth Avenue. Completed in February of this year, City Vista includes 111 rental apartments, plus 3,800 square feet of office space and non-residential uses on the ground floor. It is now almost fully occupied. Part of the commercial space (3,300 square feet) has been leased from the developer by the CRA to be used as a co-working space for local entrepreneurs.

In May, the city received an unsolicited proposal from Azur Equities, in partnership with Hadar Homes, to build Patagonia, a community of 15 two-story rental townhomes on CRA-owned property along NW Seventh Avenue and MLK Boulevard, on the northern edge of the Innovation District. The project, still in the early planning stages, includes about 1,800 square feet of

urban area that isn’t there today,” said RMA’s Kim Briesemeister.

Inspired by the canal systems in Amsterdam and The Riverwalk in San Antonio, this series of waterways is an innovative drainage system that eliminates the need for dry retention ponds, allowing developers a maximum buildout capacity across parcels.

The proposed project is anticipated to cost $70-78 million, including all streetscaping, sidewalks, landscaping and utilities, said Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements program manager. The CRA has budgeted $15.1 million, and the rest could come from grants, private developers, or other unidentified resources.

The next step in the project will be the design phase, which could start by the first quarter of 2019. It is expected to take about twoand-a-half years to complete the final design and secure all the necessary permits. Construction could start by early 2022.

Another infrastructure project that will be pivotal in attracting

LEFT The Dixie Highway and Atlantic Blvd. intersection (©Google Earth 2018) RIGHT rendering of the proposed Dixie Highway and Atlantic Blvd. intersection

commercial space fronting MLK Boulevard. The proposal was accepted by the CRA Board in July, and a development agreement is being drafted for approval in September.

Future development in the Innovation District could include 750,000 square feet of office space, 165,000 square feet of retail, 35,000 square feet of restaurants, 1,500 residential units, and two hotels with a combined 420 rooms. The current zoning allows for a maximum building height of 105 feet.

“It’s a really exciting time because Pompano is now on the map for development and we get to be in charge of what we want to see happen,” said NW CRA Director Nguyen Tran.

AN INNOVATIVE WATERWAY SYSTEM

A crucial factor in catalyzing development in the district will be a new system of self-contained, linear waterways, which will create a scenic setting for outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops, offices and mixed-use residential buildings.

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private sector development to the district is the revamping of the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway intersection.

“Those are the two most important public investments to get private development to come,” said Briesemeister, “and they have to happen at the same time.”

ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND DIXIE HIGHWAY COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT

A key component in setting the stage for the Innovation District is redesigning the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway intersection to make it more pedestrian and bike friendly. The goal is also to enhance connectivity between the Innovation District, Old Town and the Civic Commons, and to create a beautified gateway to the city and its beaches when approaching from I-95.

This city and CRA initiative, known as a “complete streets” project, will decrease the number of traffic lanes, create safer bike lanes, increase the width of sidewalks and medians, and add landscaping. “Incomplete” streets are designed with cars in mind

RIGHT Historic Downtown Pompano: The Bailey

Hotel (center), built in 1932, is now Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), which opened in 2014.

and limit transportation choices by making walking, bicycling and taking public transportation inconvenient, unattractive or dangerous. Complete streets are designed to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

In 2016, the city assumed ownership of Dixie Highway (McNab Road to Sample Road) and Atlantic Boulevard (NW Sixth Avenue to the beach, excluding the bridge) from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and began planning the Complete Streets project. EDSA, an international planning, landscape architecture and urban design firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, was hired to do the conceptual design.

EDSA designed the enhancements along Pompano Beach Boulevard that were completed in 2013, including a beach promenade, “The Great Lawn” gathering area with an interactive splash pad, and restoration of the dune system. The firm has also been involved in every phase of the development of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, from master planning to construction.

For the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway Complete Streets project, EDSA held four public outreach meetings this year, and modified the design based on community feedback. In the final conceptual design, a multi-use pedestrian and bike promenade with an average width of 10 to 12 feet is proposed along both sides of Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway, as well as a minimum fivefoot-wide curbside lawn with street trees. There would also be a 6- to 8-foot wide urban walkway along the north side of Atlantic Boulevard and the west side of Dixie Highway, parallel to the multi-use trail, but separated by landscaped planters and seating areas.

The existing turf and concrete medians would be widened to measure 10 to 14 feet, and landscaped with either palm or shade trees. The medians would also be extended to align with newly defined crosswalks for both pedestrians and cyclists, providing ‘safe refuges’ for negotiating the divided roadways.

To increase connectivity, two bridges “This is all about improving for pedestrians and bikes are being proposed over the Pompano Canal quality of life from the Avondale neighborhood to Atlantic Boulevard, as well as and catalyzing a new pocket park overlooking redevelopment. the Pompano Canal at the Ultimately, we’re southwest corner of the Atlantic Boulevard and going to make the Dixie Dixie Highway intersection, Highway and Atlantic which is currently an Boulevard intersection unkempt open space. A linear greenway park a destination, rather along the canal is also than a drive-through.” being considered.

—Paul Kissinger, a “This is all about improving quality of life principal of EDSA

and catalyzing redevelopment,” said Paul Kissinger, a principal of EDSA. “Ultimately, we’re going to make the Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard intersection a destination, rather than a drivethrough.”

In order to accommodate all the proposed amenities, traffic lanes would need to be reconfigured. On Atlantic Boulevard, between Dixie Highway and Cypress Road, there would be two lanes heading east, and two lanes heading west, instead of the existing three lanes in each direction. West of Dixie Highway, the three existing eastbound lanes on Atlantic Boulevard would remain (with one becoming a left-turn lane when it reaches Dixie Highway); the three existing westbound lanes would be reduced to two lanes. Dixie Highway would retain its two northbound and two southbound travel lanes. At the intersection, the double left-turn lanes on Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway would be reduced to one; the northbound and southbound right-turn lanes on Dixie Highway are proposed to be eliminated (eliminating the northbound right-turn lane would require approval from the FEC).

All bus stops would be maintained, but bus lanes and pull-offs would be removed.

Based on preliminary traffic studies, EDSA estimates that the lane reductions — with expected traffic diversion to Copans Road, Cypress Road, NW Third Street and SW Third Street — would add two additional minutes of travel time on Atlantic Boulevard heading east from I-95 to Federal Highway, and less than one additional minute of travel time heading west from A1A to I-95.

The next step in the project is for the city to hire a firm to do more detailed design and planning, which is currently underway.

There will be more public forums for the community to provide input. A construction bid won’t take place for one to two years. The project is expected to break ground in mid- to late 2020, with an estimated completion date of 2024, said Danovich. It is anticipated to cost $42 million, with $29 million coming from FDOT transfer funds and the G.O. Bond that Pompano voters approved in March.

The MLK Boulevard and Dixie Highway intersection, as well as the Atlantic Boulevard and NE First Avenue intersection, will eventually be redesigned to follow the complete streets concept, said NW CRA Director Nguyen Tran.

OLD TOWN — WHAT’S COMING

Pompano Beach’s historic downtown, called Old Pompano or Old Town, is being revitalized through numerous city and CRA projects with the goal of making it a pedestrian-friendly dining and entertainment hub. The streetscape improvements completed

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two years ago included the creation of Old Town’s focal point — a central urban plaza with a “fire fountain,” the first of its kind in the United States, where multi-colored flames literally burst out of the water using new technology.

Old Town Untapped, a monthly craft brew and arts festival, was created to showcase the vacant retail bays in Old Town as a location for restaurants and retailers to open a business, and to increase the community’s exposure to the area. The CRA also set up the Pompano Beach Green Market on Saturdays in partnership with the Pompano Beach Historical Society to support the launch of new business endeavors.

The upgrades and amenities have attracted local entrepreneurs, who are slowly reinvigorating the Old Town area. The CRA purchased the historic Bailey Hotel, built in 1932, and converted it into Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), where artists use the renovated hotel rooms as artist studios. In 2016, Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters opened an artisanal coffee and snack kiosk in a gallery space on BaCA’s ground floor. In 2017, Odd Breed Wild Ales, a local brewery, opened its doors in a recently renovated building in the heart of Old Town that is subleased from the CRA. In about a year, there will be a new social gathering place in Old Town. The CRA will open a public courtyard plaza behind the building at 165 NE First Avenue in an effort to attract new restaurants that will offer outdoor dining, said Nguyen Tran, the NW CRA Director. The CRA is finalizing a lease for a “southern comfort” restaurant concept to fill the 3,300-square-foot building at #165. Two other nearby spaces have been leased for restaurants.

One is a farm-to-table concept at 11 NE First Street, in what was formerly a laundromat; the other, at 44 NE First Street between Odd Breed Wild Ales and “Fire Fountain” Plaza, is planning a seafood concept with a patio bar and dining area overlooking the plaza. In addition, some private owners of retail space on Flagler Avenue are currently working on leases for new restaurants.

Adding to the entertainment aspect of the district, the CRA food truck and music event that used to take place every third Friday of the month on the beachside near the Pier Parking Garage is in the process of being moved to Old Town, and is expected to start there this month.

Currently, another streetscape project in Old Town is getting underway to widen sidewalks, create new on-street parking, LED lighting, landscaping and upgraded utilities along several more streets. Work will take place between NE First Avenue and NE Second Avenue, starting with NE First Street and continuing north to NE Fourth Street. Parts of Flagler Avenue will also be included.

The project will cost $4.8 million and is expected to take about one year to complete.

Old Town is also attracting private sector development. Old Town Square, a 10-story mixed-use project targeted toward millennials, is expected to break ground in the near future. In addition to having 279 rental apartments, it will include 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail space that is envisioned as a restaurant. Heritage at Pompano Station, a seven-story 116-unit project with ground floor commercial and retail use, is currently under construction. It is expected to be marketed and leased to households where at least one member is age 55 or older.

To adequately provide for Old Town’s anticipated parking needs, the CRA will start planning soon for the construction of a parking garage on the surface parking area at the northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and NE First Avenue, with ground

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floor retail opportunities facing “Fire Fountain” Plaza. Because transportation uses are continuing to evolve, the garage will be designed in a way that will allow it to be repurposed in the future, if parking needs decrease.

CIVIC COMMONS — WHAT’S COMING

The Civic Commons district of downtown is anchored by City Hall and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library. Most of the land is city-owned, and the placement of the existing buildings lends itself to development opportunity. The city envisions a highdensity, commercial district with non-government office buildings added, and possibly some retail.

There are 9.8 acres of vacant land available. The next phase of development will include marketing the vacant parcels as well as reconfiguring the City Hall parking lots into downtown urban development projects. According to RMA’s Kim Briesemeister, the CRA will begin the marketing process once the makeover of the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway intersection is completed, which is expected to be in 2024.

CONNECTING DOWNTOWN TO THE BEACH AND THE BEACH TO DOWNTOWN

The City of Pompano Beach and Broward County recently approved a major zoning and land use change that will affect future development in an area now officially designated the East Transit Oriented Corridor (ETOC), which stretches along Atlantic Boulevard from the Intracoastal Waterway to downtown (at Cypress Road). It includes a portion of Federal Highway, roughly from SE Fourth Street to NE Sixth Street. This new zoning district allows mixed-use development, with commercial uses on the ground floor, primarily along Atlantic Boulevard and Federal Highway, and residential units on upper floors. The mixeduse development is intended to support mass transit use and a pedestrian-friendly environment. The new zoning protects neighborhoods by ensuring reduced building heights as they get nearer to the neighborhoods, and less commercial use allowed.

In 2012, the downtown area was designated the Downtown Pompano Transit Oriented Corridor, or DPTOC, which allows for mixed-use redevelopment in close proximity to transit facilities – the existing county bus terminal and a proposed rail station. The ETOC bridges the gap between the downtown and the beachside.

The ETOC allows for 2,399 additional residential units.

Residential buildings produce less traffic than commercial, which was reduced from 38 million to 7 million square feet. To lessen the impact of more intensive development on adjacent residential neighborhoods, the city enacted regulations limiting building heights by pushing the higher portions of the building to the main corridors along Atlantic Boulevard and Federal Highway.

Properties directly abutting these major thoroughfares have always been permitted a maximum height of 105 feet, while those on the edge of the ETOC will now be required to be reduced to a maximum height of 35 feet.

Zoning in the ETOC will prevent unwanted businesses, particularly automobile-related uses such as car dealerships, gas stations, auto repair and drive-throughs. It also ensures all new development will be under similar and compatible design standards, rather than on a piecemeal basis by individual developers seeking their own rezoning and land use plan amendments. Y

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A newly-released comprehensive study examines Broward County’s readiness for a mass influx of elderly residents by 2030.

Long waiting lists for elderly services, holes in the safety net, a lack of coordination between service providers, isolation and a poor perception of seniors were all key areas of concern raised by the study. Point! Publishing digs into the study’s findings.

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he number of Americans ages 65 and older is set to explode from more than 46 million to over 98 million by 2060. Nearly 20 million Americans will be over the age of 85. Florida has the highest concentration of older residents in the U.S.; Adults over the age of 65 currently make up 22.5 percent of Broward County’s population, totaling roughly 430,000 residents. Broward County also has the fastest growing population of people over the age of 85 in the state. That population is projected to grow by 31.9 percent by 2030, totaling approximately 63,000 residents by 2030.

Given this mass influx of the elderly — an occurrence some are calling the “Silver Tsunami” — communities are faced with the question of how to prepare. The question prompted the Community Foundation of Broward, the United Way of Broward County and the Jewish Federation of Broward County to jointly commission a comprehensive study to pinpoint the specific needs and challenges facing the county’s elderly residents. The study — aptly titled “The Silver Tsunami: Is Broward Ready?”— utilized focus groups, key informant interviews, local, state and national data sources, surveys and public forums to gain a clearer understanding of elderly needs. A synopsis of the study was officially released in June and mailed to city government and community leaders in August. The full findings will be released sometime this Fall.

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“This study was our first step. Now we are re-meeting and saying, ‘Now, based on this information, what is our next step? Is there a signature project? Is there a demonstration or activity to pursue?’ We’re in the process of doing that now,” said Linda B. Carter, the President and CEO of Broward Community Foundation, which manages philanthropic funds and provides grants to meaningful organizations.

The study boiled down to four key areas of concern: holes in the safety net, the effects of isolation on the elderly, limited finances of senior residents and the public’s poor perception of elders. Utilizing the study, Carter hopes city leaders, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic grant providers can band together to tackle the issues.

“We can’t solve this on our own. We need a whole community embracing this,” said Carter. “It’s the little things that everybody can do that equal a larger impact.”

“If we don’t act now, we will face a crisis that significantly impacts our community. Now is the time to step-up and shape Broward’s future.

The wave is coming and there’s no time to delay.”

— From the “Silver Tsunami: Is Broward Ready?” study

Holes in the Safety Net

One of the key findings the Silver Tsunami study revealed was a lack of coordination “between medical, community-based, nonprofit and for-profit service providers, making it difficult to connect the dots to achieve a continuum of care.”

Mark Adler, the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of South Florida, said this lack of coordination between service providers is a problem his organization sees frequently.

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cash allocation in millions

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2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

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Approximately 650 volunteers for Meals on Wheels visit homes throughout Broward County each week to conduct intake assessments for elderly individuals in need of services. Meals on Wheels is Broward County’s only federally funded senior nutrition provider, delivering meals weekly to low-income, home-bound seniors who cannot leave their home without assistance and often have chronic health issues.

The Meals on Wheels volunteers are often the first point of contact for elders in need of assistance. The volunteers conduct an eight-page intake assessment and enter the individual’s information into a statewide database, which adds them to the waiting lists for state and federal programs. Then, the waiting game begins.

Waiting lists for senior services are long now, and growing longer. At Meals on Wheels, Adler said the wait list for free delivered meals is currently 1,013 people long. By comparison, Meals on Wheels serves free meals to 1,000 people; meaning the wait list exceeds the number of those being served.

Of the 1,013 people on the waiting list, 490 are considered “priority one” applicants.

Priority one applicants are those who have no caretaker, little-to-no support, usually live alone, are home-bound, low income and often chronically ill. Adler shared a recent story of visiting a man on the wait list who had no legs, no family, was partially deaf, chronically ill and had no consistent way of getting food.

“He was living off peanut butter and jelly,” Adler said.

An individual like this can occasionally count on community food pantries or the kindness of acquaintances, but nothing consistent. Meals on Wheels does have a $50 a week food delivery service for five days of food, but for seniors applying for Meals on Wheels who often live solely on social security and receive, on average, only $600 to $800 a month in benefits, $50 a week is sometimes too expensive.

The Meals on Wheels waiting list, Adler said, also moves very slow. Last year only 82 spots opened up. Last month: only 12.

“Most of the people on our waiting list will die before they ever get meals from us,” Adler said.

In his time at Meals on Wheels, Adler said

Table 2: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Waitlist

Program Area

he’s witnessed the wait list go from being consistently around 300 people long about ten years ago, to now being consistently 1,000 people long. Adler attributes this to a variety of factors, but mainly decreased funding and increased need.

Meals on Wheels receives 65 percent of their budget from the Older Americans Act (OAA). The federal budget for nutrition services through OAA has decreased by roughly 43 percent, dropping from $10,002,339 in 2005 to $5,726,047 in 2018 [see table 1], while the cost of living and the overall need (due to a vastly growing older population) has increased.

No. of Elders Waitlisted

(Contains Some Duplication)

Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative

113

Community Care for the Elderly

1,654

Emergency Home Energy Assistance

0

Home Care for the Elderly

152

Local Service Programs (Senior Centers, Adult Day Care, Home Repair and Improvement)

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Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program

3,164

Older American Act funded programs (Elder Helpline, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Senior Centers, Adult Day Care, Health Promotion, Legal Assistance, Home Repair and Improvement, Health Insurance)

1,376

Behavioral Health Services (Provided by Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division)

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TOTAL

6,506

“Most of the people on our waiting list will die before they ever get meals from us.” — Mark Adler, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida Adler said eight years ago Meals on Wheels was almost entirely funded by the OAA, but as funding has decreased, the Meals on Wheels executive team has pushed to diversify funding.

Meals on Wheels is just one example of a senior service with a long waiting list.

The waiting list for Medicaid managed long-term care through Broward County is over 3,000 long. The Silver Tsunami study revealed more than 6,500 Broward seniors are currently on waitlists for elder services. [see table 2] “That was something I found surprising,” said Kirk Englehardt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Broward Community Foundation. “Think about it — one senior waiting months or years to get whatever service they might need is one too many…We need to dig in to that to figure out why.”

While seniors are on waiting lists for state and federal programs, Adler said coordinating with other nonprofit service providers and creating a continuum of care has been challenging. In the past, because of HIPAA laws, service providers could not share information. Adler is working toward a solution. About three months ago, he helped to create a Senior Services sub-committee of the nonprofit executive alliance of Broward (which is made up of 80 CEOs and executive directors of Broward County nonprofit

organizations). The committee is working on building a “blanketed memorandum of understanding” for all the agencies that are members of the committee to allow them to exchange client information once a client has signed a release of information.

“That way we can actually talk to each other,” Adler said. “That’s just the tip of the iceberg. That’s kind of the first step in trying to coordinate some of the care.”

Adler said navigating the senior services arena is extremely challenging, even for him.

“Even as a nonprofit CEO in Broward I still find it hard to access the things I am trying to find for clients,” he said. “Really that coordination of everything is key. There’s such limited resources and our older adults have limited capacities in how much they can actually handle on their own, so every little barrier that’s put up becomes a giant roadblock if they can’t get past it.”

Effects of Isolation

The second key finding the Silver Tsunami study found was that isolation of seniors is of extreme concern. Isolation contributes to increased depression and anxiety, reduced community engagement, reduced nutrition and medication management,

and increased medical problems.

“Isolation is especially bad for those who have lost a loved one or lost mobility,” the study stated. “This issue was further amplified when seniors didn’t have local family for help.”

“Elders often feel trapped with no purpose and nowhere to turn,” Carter said. “One of the ways to combat isolation is to create communities where seniors can ‘age in place’ — walk, shop, get care and maintain a good quality of life near their home.”

Carter said she hopes cities will think strategically when it comes to urban planning and development.

A representative for the City of Pompano Beach said the City has already started to take the Silver Tsunami into account as reflected in two recent decisions.

In 2016, the City of Pompano Beach’s Development Review Committee approved

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“Elders often feel trapped with no purpose and nowhere to turn...

One of the ways to combat isolation is to create communities where seniors can ‘age in place’ — walk, shop, get care and maintain a good quality of life near their home.”

— Linda B. Carter, President and CEO of Broward Community Foundation

plans for Heritage at Pompano Station — a mixed-use, residential complex located at 400 N. Flagler Ave. that will target tenants over the age of 55 and will be located in the City’s planned walkable downtown area.

Heritage at Pompano Station will have seven stories and 116 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

In addition, the City of Pompano Beach proposed using $8 million in GO Bond funds to construct a new senior citizens center to handle increased demand for senior programs in the NW sector of the city.

The GO Bond was voted for and approved on April 24 of this year. The center will be constructed using the Bond once a property can be acquired.

Jerry Stryker, the CEO of John Knox Village — Pompano Beach’s largest elderly

community, which houses approximately 900 people over the age of 62 on a 70-acre campus — said another way to combat isolation is to find ways to engage seniors with the community at-large. He hopes John Knox Village will eventually be connected to Pompano Beach’s planned downtown and Innovation District via walkable paths and public transportation.

Stryker has been a vocal advocate for ending isolation and bridging generational gaps. He envisions Broward County as a place where not only do the young and old intermingle to “work, live and play,” but where the young serve their elders and the old teach the young. He said multi-generational exchange is critically important.

Englehardt agreed: “There doesn’t seem to be the amount of value placed on seniors

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as we should. The wealth of knowledge… they have spent their lives contributing, not only to our country, but to our community right here. There is so much that they still have to offer but instead there’s this tendency to cast them aside and treat them as a burden instead of taking them and squeezing every drop of value out of them and making them continue to feel valued as a part of this community. ” The poor perception of the elderly — a lack of respect and the tendency to cast aside — was another key issue raised in the Silver Tsunami study.

Limited Finances

As reported by the Social Security Administration in March 2018, the average social security benefit in the state of Florida was $1,395.31 a month. While the Social Security Administration recommends seniors only rely on social security for 40 percent of their living costs, many seniors are outliving their savings and living entirely on social security benefits.

With the high costs of living, expensive medical bills and relatively low social security benefits, the study found many seniors are struggling financially.

According to American Fact Finder’s 2016 statistics, 23.4 percent of Pompano Beach seniors and 17.7 percent of seniors in Deerfield Beach live below the poverty guideline. In Pompano Beach, that equates to almost one out of four seniors.

“The study revealed that the problem wasn’t that seniors had failed to save, but rather their longevity — combined with the cost of living — is exceeding their savings,” stated the study.

The study concluded that creating more affordable options for housing, medical services and caregiver support will be critical as the Silver Tsunami approaches.

While the long-term effects of the Silver Tsunami cannot be entirely predicted, the study urges all community members and leaders, at the local, state and federal level, to prepare.

“If we don’t act now, we will face a crisis that significantly impacts our community,” the study states. “Now is the time to step up and shape Broward’s future. The wave is coming and there’s no time to delay.” Y

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

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DiningOUT 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 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103

Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for

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

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

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

ian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

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

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

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

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

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Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

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

La Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics.

3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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, 954-5322771 $$-$$$

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

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

954-941-7830 $$$

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

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano

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

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

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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

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

tic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table

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

So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

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

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Expires 10/31/18. Participating locations only.

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Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique.

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

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.

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

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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 op-

erated 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

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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

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

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Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

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

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

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

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Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the count-

er 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. And if you are as smart as we are, you’ll buy a jar of relish to take with you because you will want more of that addictive relish. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays.

Call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. 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 Little Italian. PIZZA House-made sausage and fresh veggies on their pizza. The homemade meatballs are just like mom used to make. Plus salads, pastas and Italian favorites. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas,

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BY INGER JONES

NO ONE LIKES TO STEP IN DOG POOP. AND YET, AT SOME POINT OR ANOTHER IT SEEMS WE ALL EVENTUALLY DO STEP IN IT. AND WHILE MOST dog owners understand that providing food, shelter, licenses and shots for their beloved pets are vital responsibilities, too many regrettably overlook post-poop cleanup when they take their doggies out for a walk around the neighborhood.

Broward County and many municipalities have ordinances governing pet ownership (see sidebar). In addition residential communities that are governed by a homeowner’s or condominium association may also have by-laws governing pet ownership.

Additionally, contrary to popular belief dog feces are not an effective fertilizer and can even be a health hazard. The primary danger present in dog manure is roundworms, which is bad for your lawn. Dog’s diets are very high in protein (and meat based) so their poop is highly acidic and can kill grass.

Dog feces is full of bacteria and pathogens; using it as fertilizer

or compost especially on edible gardens poses serious potential health risks and is discouraged by the Center for Disease Control.

Pet waste that is left on the ground — especially near streets and sidewalks — gets washed into storm drains and drainage ditches, which flow to IT SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AND IT SHALL BE DEEMED local waterways. The pollutants include pathogens, TO BE A NUISANCE FOR ANY PERSON WHO OWNS OR HARBORS ANY naturally toxic material and ammonia. This water, DOG OR CAT TO PERMIT SAID ANIMAL TO DEFECATE UPON: called runoff, does not get cleaned or treated along immediate effort to remove any • The sidewalk of any public street; the way, so anything that goes in the storm drains or feces deposited by said dog or cat; or ditches goes into the water. or • Any public park or beach, or Bacteria, parasites and viruses found in pet waste school ground, other than in areas • Any swale or street right-of-way can be harmful to water quality and human health. serving to convey storm water to designated for that purpose; or When you think about how many people own dogs, a canal, lake, or other receiving • Any private property not belonging the pollution can really build up. water, unless said person makes to the owner of the dog or cat, Don’t worry; nobody has to give up his or her an immediate effort to remove any unless said person makes an pooch. Pet owners can improve water quality by feces deposited by the dog or cat.

Sources: http://www.broward.org/Animal/Resources/Pages/AnimalLaws.aspx picking up after their pets and throwing their pet’s https://library.municode.com/fl/broward_county/codes/code_of_ waste into a trashcan. ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4DOCA It’s your responsibility, it’s your pet! Y

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