Pompano! Magazine August 2018 by Point! Publishing

AUGUST 2018

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Several new apartment and condo development projects are under construction or approved in Pompano Beach. From the ultraluxurious, to the millennial-centric, the tech-savvy and the tallest beachside tower, we give you a sneak peak at a few developments to watch.

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Dinner is a uniting ritual that communicates love.

Some exciting things are happening in Pompano Beach this August, including the first annual marine market, the Rick Springfield “Best in Show 2018” concert tour, part two of the Summer SLAM kayak fishing tournament and the grand opening of an axe throwing bar (yes, you read that correctly... an axe throwing bar!).

The City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board have approved a settlement in lawsuit with Broward County Commission that could determine the fate of Pompano Beach’s NW CRA district.

Pompano Beach insider Jeff Levine lays out the candidates for the mayoral election and shares some newsworthy tidbits.

The business of summer.

Columnist Dawne Richards determines it’s better by the beach.

Columnist Danielle Charbonneau takes her obsession with cooking shows to the next level by taking a culinary class at Sur la Table.

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Dinner for One, or Four or Two or Three The incoming text message from Sam, my teenage, about-to-go-off-to-college son, took me by surprise: “go buy 20% ground beef chuck.” Then another text: “and potato buns.” Huh? Since he was texting from the far off land of his bedroom upstairs, I could easily confirm that he, himself, wished to prepare hamburgers for the family using a technique he learned on YouTube. (This from the kid who would often consume a bag of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers and call it lunch.) It seems I have unexpectedly passed my obsession with dinner to my offspring who ask me each and everyday, “What’s for dinner?”. Last summer, after hiking up and down a mountain in the Adirondacks with my husband Richard, I exclaimed something like “Cool, we burned so many calories today, we can have an amazing dinner.” For the past 18 years I have cooked dinners for my family. For the four years before that, I cooked dinner for Richard and myself; and before that, I cooked for myself. Yes, I enjoy cooking — but more than that, dinner is important. Dinner is sustenance. Dinner is a ritual. Dinner is love. Back when I was single, I always cooked for myself. Firstly, dinner marked time. When I got home from work, the temptation to plop down on the couch and watch television until it was time to go to sleep could be overwhelming. But in my mind, I thought I shouldn’t veg out until after dinner. Before dinner, I would fill my time with a walk or a bike ride. Other times I would read out on my balcony. After that, it was time for dinner. I would head to my kitchen to chop, steam, roast or boil. Dinner marked the end of the day and the start of evening —basically, now it was OK for me to get in my pajamas.

I’ve asked myself why I would bother with dinner when I lived alone. I suppose a proper dinner is a ritual that brings me some level of comfort — even if it’s just me. Naturally, when others are involved it’s even better. Eating together brings people closer in unexpected ways. How many dinner conversations have gone exactly as you would have predicted? Um, none. Recently, my daughter had four girls sleep over and when I asked her if they wanted me to order pizza or cook dinner, I was both surprised and thrilled when the girls opted for me to cook. I made a Caesar salad, garlic bread and spaghetti with meatballs — all from scratch. I served the salad, and when I brought out the garlic bread, one of the girls who has eaten dinner at my house several times whispered to her friend “See, I told you.” It was as if she was saying, “See, dinner here is a thing.” Yes, dinner at my house is a thing. I guess when I say “dinner is love” I mean when I am cooking for just me, my family or for friends it’s all about the love. My daughter Zoe is away at camp for the summer, but one of her friends will be studying abroad next year. She leaves in August and I offered to make her a farewell dinner for her and “the girls” even though Zoe won’t be back yet. When they texted me yesterday to ask if I was free, I have to admit I finally felt like the cool mom. And now with one kid (who can make a mean burger) away at college, and the younger one following in two years, dinner at our house will go back to just me and Richard. We will find comfort in that ritual together (among other things).

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PompanoPICKS [ happening in and around the town ]

The Socially Engaged Craft Collective Exhibition at BaCA

This exhibit features works from the Socially Engaged Craft Collective, an expanding network of artists who create art projects rooted in the rich history of ceramic objects. While many of the pieces are utilitarian in nature, the artwork comes to life through its messages, tackling diverse subjects such as gender roles, the environment and migrant worker issues. WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (41 NE First St., Pompano Beach) WHEN: Through Aug. 31 during museum hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 4pm. For more information visit baileyarts.org.

Brush & Brunch, Bonsai Tree

Have a nice lunch and paint a bonsai tree at Festival Marketplace’s Brush & Brunch event. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 11am to 1:30pm WHERE: Just west of the food court at Festival Marketplace, 2900 W Sample Rd., Pompano Beach COST: Ticket price of $16 includes lunch, all painting materials and professional instruction. Spots are limited. Reserve your seat on EventBrite.

Pompano Beach Water Taxi Showing Stability

The new Pompano Beach Water Taxi has shown stability in achieving early projections for ridership and revenues. In the first 52 days of operation from Dec, 22, 2017 until Feb. 11, 2018, there was a cumulative total of 1,510 tickets sold.

Extreme Kayak Fishing Summer SLAM Series

Part two of the Summer SLAM series is Aug. 25. This offshore kayak fishing tournament is fun for both anglers and land-fans. For the kayak anglers, there are huge cash payouts and prizes for top tournament winners. First prize purse is $5,000. Second prize is a Hobie Outback kayak worth $2,750. For land-dwellers, there is live music, food vendors, games, and SUP and kayak demos. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9am to 3pm WHERE: 222 S Pompano Beach Blvd. The launch point and stage will be set up on the sand just south of the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier. For more information or to register, go to extremekayakfishing.com

First Annual Marine Marketplace

Come get great deals on nautical gear, including boats, kayaks, paddleboards, boating accessories, fishing gear, scuba equipment, artwork, clothing, tools, coolers, marine electronics and other nautical-inspired products. This marine market sale will take place in the parking lot behind Festival Marketplace. If you’d like to be a vendor, you can register on Eventbrite for $100. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday Aug. 26 from 9am to 4pm. WHERE: Festival Marketplace, 2900 W Sample Road, Pompano Beach

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PompanoPICKS Automatic License Plate Recognition Completed

In March 2018, the Automatic License Plate Recognition camera project was completed on the Beach Barrier Island. The total project cost was $124,523, which included 15 cameras placed at strategic locations by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Introduction to Glassworking & Flameworking

In this five hour, hands-on workshop you will learn the foundations for shaping molten glass in a flame. The class will cover basic safety, a bit of history, some chemistry and a step-by-step demonstration before firing up the torches. Participants will learn how to heat and shape molten glass into basic beads, while learning how gravity, timing and heat control affect the way glass behaves. After some shaping, participants will move into stringer pulling, surface decoration and other techniques. No experience necessary. WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12 from 10am to 3pm WHERE: The Guild Urban Craft & Folk Art School, 205 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach COST: $180; reserve your spot at guildfl.com

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MUSIC & THEATER Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. August’s featured band is Inner Court, a jazz fusion band. WHEN: Aug. 10 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn at the corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

Symphony of the Americas Summerfest Concert

Florida’s longest running music festival is back. Symphony of the Americas, a Broward County designated Major Cultural Institution, presents its 27th Anniversary Summerfest, under the direction of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, featuring soloists from Switzerland, Italy and Mexico, and musicians of acclaimed orchestras throughout Europe including, Mission Chamber Orchestra of Rome, Orchestra Symphonique du Mont Blanc, and more, representing over ten different countries joined in cultural exchange by principal musicians of Symphony of the Americas. WHEN: Aug. 10; Doors open at 6:30pm; Show from 7:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $20 general admission; $35 for cabaret tables with refreshments. Tickets can be purchased online at ccpompano.org.

Forever Styx at Galuppi’s

Forever Styx is excited to return to the outdoor stage at Galuppi’s Restaurant and Patio Bar. This free concert features the greatest hits from 80’s rockers Styx. You won’t want to miss accurate renditions of favorite hits such as Come Sail Away, Mr. Roboto, Blue Collar Man, Renegade, Too Much Time on My Hands, Babe and so many more. WHEN: Aug. 17 from 7 to 11pm WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: Free

American Roots of Jamaican Music: Legacy

This innovative and entertaining musical presentation is staged to demonstrate the interconnectivity of American and Jamaican music — how two separate genres merged and became what is now known as reggae and hip hop. Rootz of Music, Inc. is a historical, musical extravaganza that chronicles the development

of popular songs in both Jamaica and the Americas starting from the mid 1940’s, and moving through time to today’s styles. The performance is led by world class Jamaican guitarist, composer, arranger and music instructor Eugene Grey. WHEN: Aug. 26; Doors open at 6pm; Show starts at 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach COST: $40 for general admission; tickets can be purchased online at ccpompano.org.

Rick Springfield presents “Best in Show 2018” with Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone at the Amp

Grammy award winner Rick Springfield has curated a special tour entitled “Best in Show 2018.” Springfield’s idea behind the show was to gather some of the best musicians of the “MTV era.” Along with Springfield, Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone will perform. WHEN: Aug. 28; doors open at 5:30pm; show starts at 7pm COST: Tickets range between $40 and $150. Tickets can be purchased online at either pbamp.com or axs.com; by phone at 561- 2237231; or at the box office, which is located inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W Atlantic Blvd. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm. On Aug. 28, the Amp’s onsite box office opens at noon.

“When a Baby Cries” Presented by TheatreSouth

“When a Baby Cries” by Benita Alane is a comedic drama reminiscent of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” The two female leads, Lemon and Sweetness, give two different perspectives on love, marriage and children. Manny, a war veteran in love with Sweetness, has a unique secret that flips their love relationship upside down. In the end, however, the right side is up in this serious, but funloving display of misunderstanding and revelation. “When a Baby Cries” is a Herman LeVern Jones’ TheatreSouth production. WHEN: Matinée performances at 2pm and evening performances at 7pm every day between Wednesday Aug. 29 and Sunday Sept. 2. Doors open one hour prior to performance. COST: $28 for adults; $16.50 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at ccpompano.org.

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PompanoPICKS Pompano Beach Fire Inspector Successfully Paddles from Cuba to Key West; Mayor Fisher Proclaims July 10 Victoria Burgess Day In the June edition of Pompano! magazine, we featured Victoria Burgess, a Pompano Beach fire inspector who, at the end of June, attempted to break a Guinness Book World Record by paddling on a SUP from Cuba to Key West. Burgess successfully completed the paddle, coming ashore the Southernmost Beach Resort in Key West after approximately 27 hours riding swells in the Straits. While, as of press time, she had not received confirmation from Guinness, she did beat the previous record holder’s time of 28 hours. At a City Commission Meeting on July 10, Mayor Lamar Fisher presented a proclamation declaring July 10 Victoria Burgess Day in Pompano Beach. Congratulations Victoria!

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Victoria Burgess (left) and Jorge Rodriguez celebrate Mayor Lamar Fisher’s proclamation of July 10 as Victoria Burgess Day in Pompano Beach.

Axe-Throwing Bar to Open in Pompano Beach

The Axe Throwing Society — a 5,400-square-foot sports bar and axe-throwing facility — is projected to open at 1301 W Copans Rd. in Pompano Beach this summer. The bar’s chief exectuive and self-proclaimed “axepert” Jeff Morford was quoted in the Broward County New Times saying axe throwing is now “one of the hottest growing sports.” Reportedly, the society will have a full kitchen, beer, wine and 14 axe-throwing lanes. Throwing coaches will be

available for newbies and all equipment will be provided. The only requirement is that axe throwers must wear closed-toe shoes. After throwing, guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy a meal and a few beers with friends. “I’m not interested in being just a sports bar — there are plenty of those around,” said Morford in an interview with New Times. “Our facility is designed for people to have a good time, throw and have something to eat and drink.”

The bar will offer a mix of local and non-local craft beers. A food menu is being developed. In addition, the Axe Throwing Society is a member of the World Axe Throwing League. The Society’s axe throwing leagues are only $15 per week and run for a total of eight weeks of league play. The society will offer league-standardized scoring systems, points and throwing techniques. For more information, visit axethrowingsociety.com.

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

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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, Aug. 3 Pompano Beach CRA, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, free Are you a current restaurant or retail business owner looking to grow in Pompano Beach? Are you a commercial real estate agent with clients looking to make Pompano Beach home? Do you currently have a business within the Pompano Beach CRA district and want to learn about what type of programs and incentives are available for you? On the first Friday of every month, you are invited to join Pompano Beach’s economic development team for an educational walking tour. After the walking tour, stay for Old Town Untapped, Pompano Beach’s monthly food and brew festival (see below). For more information email tiara. striggles@copbfl.com

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First Fridays from 6-9pm, Aug. 3 Bailey Contemporary Arts 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach, free Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits.

Pompano Pier Food Truck Round Up

Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm, Aug. 17 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 bar is available. The trucks will be parked on the street just south of the new Pier parking garage.

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Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 7pm Herb Skolnick Community Center 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach This brand new farmer’s 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 954786-4590

Indoor Artisan Market

Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 6pm Festival Marketplace, 2900 W Sample Road, Pompano Beach This Indoor Artisan Market at Festival Marketplace 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-market-atfestival-marketplace.

Yoga on the Beach

Sundays from 9-10am Beachside on far east end of Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, 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 754-3079489

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

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,

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Lunch with Art

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 amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. If you don’t have your own lunch, Blooming Bean Coffee located on the first floor of BaCA has coffee and small snacks for purchase.

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Second Sundays at 6pm, Aug. 12 Historic Ali Cultural Arts 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, $5 Enjoy Live music and a tasty brunch after dark.

Ali Slam N’ Jam

Fourth Thursdays from 8 to 10pm Aug. 24 Historic Ali Cultural Arts 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, $10 Want your shot in the spotlight? Take center stage at Ali. All levels of singers, musicians and poets are encouraged to jam alongside the house band, Ali Soul Connection. Slam poetry, live music and workshops included.

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Pompano’s Lawsuit with the County Over Fate of NW CRA is Nearing Final Settlement The City of Pompano Beach has been in litigation with Broward County for the past four years over the future of the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s northwest district (NW CRA), but a settlement has been approved by both the CRA Board and Pompano Beach City Commission. If passed by the County Commission, the settlement will significantly reduce the amount of revenue the county and other taxing authorities make available to the NW CRA district to spend on redevelopment. The NW CRA was initially scheduled to ‘sunset’ in 2019, but the CRA, which uses tax dollars from the county tax increment funding (TIF), wants to continue its redevelopment efforts through 2040. In 2010, the CRA plan was amended by the City Commission to continue the NW CRA for another 30 years. The city’s lawsuit with the county asserts that when the NW CRA was formed, the county gave Pompano Beach the authority to extend the term of the NW CRA. The county disagrees, maintaining it does not recognize that the duration of the NW CRA could be extended after 2019. The

county also filed a counter suit against the CRA claiming that endof-year funds weren’t encumbered correctly. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, the CRA would receive revenues from three taxing authorities (the county, hospital district and Children’s Service Council) totaling $13.75 million. Project funding in the amount of $7 million would be paid to the CRA in two increments: $5.2 million in 2020, and $1.8 million in 2021. In addition, the CRA would receive $1.5 million annually for four years, starting in 2021, and one last payment of $750,000 in 2025. The taxing authorities would also provide $10 million in “residential district funding,” to be used only to address “slum and blight” in the residential portion of the NW CRA. The funds would be held, controlled and dispersed by the county. Improvement projects would be recommended to the county by a Residential District Advisory Board created by the County Commission. In the currently proposed settlement, the county approves the extension of the NW CRA until 2040, but with only city TIF revenues

after fiscal year 2019. Any additional extensions or expansion of the NW CRA would require prior approval by the county. The settlement would have no effect on county TIF payments to the city’s East CRA District, which includes the Pompano Beach Fishing Village currently being developed on the beachfront. Even though the dollar amount of the settlement is substantially less than what the city was originally hoping to get (about $250 million over 30 years if the NW CRA stayed intact), 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 would be for approximately $15 million. “It’s a smaller bond than we could have issued, but at least we can begin to generate that cash flow,” said Kim Briesemeister, codirector 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. The county’s latest settlement proposal was brought both to the CRA Board and the City Commission on July 10 and was approved. The settlement is tentatively scheduled on the agenda of the Aug. 14 Broward County Commission meeting for consideration. In both the CRA Board and City Commission votes, Commissioner Rex Hardin was the only vote against the proposal. He said by agreeing to the terms, the city was getting only “pennies on the dollars” that would have otherwise been coming into the NW CRA. “I think we’re shortchanging our community, and that’s why I can’t support it,” he said. Mayor Lamar Fisher said he understands Hardin’s frustration, but said, “time is not on our side.” If the city continued with the lawsuit, and were to win, then the county would appeal, and if the county were to win, the city would probably appeal, and ultimately, funding could run out. “My feeling is, let’s at least get the settlement done so we can move on and have some dollars available to us,” Fisher said. CRA redevelopment projects carried out thus far in the 3,000acre NW CRA include the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), the Historic Ali Cultural Arts, “Fire Fountain” Plaza and streetscaping in Old Town, the Green Market and the Community Garden. On MLK Boulevard, the first new retail building in decades was built, which provided opportunities for local businesses to open their doors. The CRA has also been planning the development of an Innovation District in the NW CRA. The funds from the proposed settlement would be focused on that Innovation District. “The downtown is where we’re likely to generate the most economic development and revenue,” said Briesemeister. “Although the deal is still pending, this is the closest that it’s ever been to a final settlement.”

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And Now the News BY JEFF LEVINE

AFTER YEARS OF STABILITY, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF NEW FACES ON THE POMPANO BEACH CITY COMMISSION NEXT YEAR. ONLY TWO INCUMBENTS ARE RUNNING FOR REelection out of five districts. We will also be getting a new mayor due to Mayor Lamar Fisher’s decision to run for the Broward County Commission. The four candidates for mayor are: Cynthia D. Floyd, Rex Hardin, Desbresia Nathel Lasane and Mike Sobel. Hardin and Sobel are already on the city commission and are considered the front runners at this point. Charlotte Burrie, longtime district two commissioner, had been planning to run for mayor, but in a surprise move decided against going for either mayor or her commission seat. The announcement caught some off-guard and wondering her reasoning. I’ve been told by several sources that her withdrawal was not due to any medical concerns, thankfully, but more so because she didn’t want to cause a splitting of votes between herself and Hardin. Ms. Burrie did not respond to requests seeking comment. Burrie and Hardin have come to represent the status quo in Pompano Beach, including Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie continuing the efforts Photo by Jeff Graves of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and its work with Regional Management Associates (RMA), the consulting team responsible for much of the new development in the city’s two redevelopment zones (the beachfront and Old Town). Sobel has tended to position himself as an upstart, questioning many previous commission decisions and looking for alternatives for future plans. This might be an oversimplification, but if you are generally happy with the way the city has progressed over the past half decade or so, Hardin is probably your man. If you think we need to make serious changes moving forward or want new blood, Sobel, Floyd and Lasane are likely the candidates to take a look at. In other news... St. Martin Episcopal Did you know that St. Martin Episcopal, the church right next

to the bridge on East Atlantic Blvd. has been sold? Father Bernie Pecaro told me changing demographics, continual repairs and upkeep costs for the 60-plus-year-old building and an opportunity to get top dollar for the prime waterfront property, were all factors considered before making the difficult decision to sell. The buyers of St. Martin Episcopal also recently purchased the Atlantic Square Shopping Center (Umbertos, Dollar Tree, 26 Degree Brewery, etc.). In the next year or so, the church will temporarily relocate to the shopping center, while determining its long-term plan. The developer has BIG (and controversial) retail and residential plans for Atlantic Square, but what they plan to do with the church property specifically is not yet known. I’ll keep you in the loop as I learn more. Stay up to date One of the goals of this column is to keep you up-to-date on the progress of the many projects happening around the city. So... • The new fishing pier is more than half way done and on schedule to open in March 2019. • As for the shops and restaurants being built near the pier, the Oceanic restaurant is also looking to open in March 2019. Lucky Fish, the open air, tiki bar on the sand, and Alvin’s Island beach apparel shop are both hoping to get construction started in the next month or so. • By the time you read this, the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge project is expected to be in high-gear, which will mean a few months of lane closures. Construction teams plan to complete that phase before snowbirds return and make traffic totally crazy. The bridge project is projected to be finished by the middle of next year. Fireworks & Sea-“weed” Did you know that fireworks aren’t actually legal for general use in Florida? Yes, you can buy them at Publix and hundreds of other places, but the only legitimate reason to purchase them is to scare away birds from agricultural areas and fish hatcheries. I never realized how many hatcheries are located in my neighborhood. And, speaking of illegal substances... a boater was fishing off the Pompano coast on July 2 and caught a big bale of marijuana. The naive, er...good, citizen promptly buzzed the good men and women of the Coast Guard who swiftly bogarted the haul. We’ll keep you posted on the date of a possible upcoming Coast Guard bake sale. Y Additional reporting by Marie Puleo

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We’re Having a Heat Wave BY DAWNE RICHARDS

WHILE, AS I WRITE THIS, IT’S NOT AUGUST YET, WE ALL KNOW WHAT’S COMING. EVERY SUMMER, I OBSESS OVER THE WEATHER, AND NOT SO I CAN read about any “storms forming off the coast of Africa.” No, there’s no need for that – we’ve already got our hurricane supplies. Water: check. Evacuation plan: check. Important papers: check. The list goes on, of course, but as longtime Floridians, we’ve been ready for hurricane season since June 1, and I hope you are too! No, I obsess because of my years-long quest to prove two things that my gut instinct told me: 1) it’s better by the beach; and 2) South Florida’s hot season is longer than it used to be.

Let’s start with “it’s better by the beach.” We moved to Pompano Beach from the western suburbs in 2005 and were instantly congratulated by nearly everyone we knew. “You escaped the swamp!” “Don’t forget, the east is 10° cooler in the summer and 10° warmer in the winter.” Wow! While I’m not sure that these numbers

are correct, it sure feels like it. And we’ve all heard those “cold weather alerts” each winter: “It might even freeze in the western suburbs!” Ah, yes, it’s better by the beach. And, as a veteran of the western-edge afternoon thunderstorms every summer day, I just KNEW it was sunnier by the beach too. Now, about that hot season. My family has been in south Florida since the 1940s. Every year, my favorite day is in the fall, when that massive storm arrives and instantly eliminates the heat and humidity. During the storm, I sit on our patio, snug under the awning, and it’s glorious. The next morning, the neighbors have a spring in their step; the dogs are even friskier. But I kept feeling that this day was arriving later and later; I just couldn’t prove it. Finally, I found actual scientific proof of this. I finally found it! You know it’s real science because, in some cases, the researchers are unable to explain the data. A study conducted by Florida’s Office of the State Climatologist, located at Florida State University, studied the “hot season” for the 58 years between 1950 and 2007; yes, 2007 is a bit out-of-date, but anecdotally, we don’t seem to have experienced any reversal of this trend (for more information, visit climatecenter.fsu.edu/topics/ specials/floridas-hot-season). First, I was thrilled to read that, “This is an issue that many Floridians who suffer through this hot and humid period give much thought to.” Aha! I am not alone. Second, I was equally thrilled and appalled to be proven right. As it turns out, data for 49 of the 57 weather stations used throughout the state shows that, indeed, the length of our hot season has increased, in some cases by several weeks; there are several potential explanations for this and no, they don’t cite my gut instinct. Nevertheless, I feel vindicated. Curmudgeons, unite. It was better “back then.” And, get off my lawn. Y

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BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU THERE IS A COMICAL MEME OUT THERE THAT CAPTURES MY RECENT CULINARY SPIRIT WELL. A FEW SMALL PIECES OF TOAST ARE CUT INTO dainty triangles and artistically arranged into modern geometric structures on a clean white plate. Three delicate paint strokes of peanut butter adorn the side of the plate, and a few carefully constructed spheres of raspberry jelly dot the empty space making the plate look like a contemporary, abstract canvas. The dish, which I would fancifully call a “deconstructed peanut butter and jelly”

looks like a culinary masterpiece fit for a fine-dining establishment. The meme reads: “Me after watching 15 minutes of ‘Masterchef.’” I laughed out loud the second I saw the picture in my message stream. My boyfriend (well aware of my recent addiction to watching “Top Chef,” “Masterchef” and “Chopped”), sent it to me. He too has been a little obsessed lately with reality cooking shows. We love the pace — the energy and creativity packed into an hour — the mystery box challenges and strange ingredients — the imaginative dishes and judge’s harsh critiques. We chime in with our own critical comments as if we were established New York Times food critics. Though inspired, neither of us really know how to cook. We are left living vicariously through those masterful chefs on television. It wasn’t until recently that we decided to take our newfound interest in cooking to the next level. We scheduled a class at Sur la Table — a cooking store in Mizner Park that has a full teaching kitchen with a packed schedule of classes. There’s savory classes, such as: “Thai Street Food,” “Secrets of Paella,” “Weeknight Dinners,” “Perfect French Crepes,” “SteakhouseStyle Burgers” and “Spanish Tapas.” Then there’s the sweet, such as “No-Churn Ice Cream” and “Bakeshop Fundamentals.” There’s classes for teens, children, wine lovers and a ladies night out. We chose “Thai Street Food” because A) I love Thai food; and B) the one time I attempted to cook a Thai-style curry, I failed miserably, leaving a gigantic pot of pasty, spicy, inedible gunk. To my credit, I tried hard. I added a little of this, a little of that, more kick, a splash of that, and, before I knew it, had concocted something that could feed a family of ten (if only it was edible). At Sur la Table, under the professional instruction of Chef Jerimiah Liburidi, I figured I could have a bit more success. >>> We attended class at 7pm on a Friday night.

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<<< Upon entering we put on two red aprons and name tags, then claimed two of the ten cooking stations, which were set up with stove burners, cutting boards and utensils around a large kitchen island. At Sur la Table, you cook in groups of four, so we were paired with one other couple. The ingredients were each premeasured and delivered as-needed by Liburidi’s friendly assistant. Liburidi cooks up front, with a huge mirror overhead so all his students can see his crafty skill. Liburidi made the class fun — charismatically teaching us cutting techniques, cookery and food knowledge, while sharing stories about his two decades in the restaurant industry as a professional chef. In his time in kitchens, he worked in restaurants owned by Angela Hartnett, Gordon Ramsay, Daniel Boulud, Michela Larson and Roy Yamaguchi. He started working in small kitchens doing the grunt work (a step he said is critical for aspiring chefs) before attending Florida Culinary Institute in 2001 and moving up into the finedining leagues. He was born in Incheon South Korea and raised as an “army brat” for the first 16 years of his life, during which time he was exposed to a wealth of international cuisines. Chef Liburidi guided us through the various steps of preparing three dishes: a spicy green

was scrumptious — with wok-seared tofu, bean sprouts and scrambled egg tossed in a homemade sauce with soy sauce, white vinegar, fish sauce, Thai tamarind concentrate, sriracha, brown sugar and garlic powder. Throughout the process, I learned to use some new tools, including a mortar and pestle (to grind down garlic with dried shrimp and Thai chilies), a sharp mandolin (to julienne the green papaya), and my personal favorite, an awesome little garlic peeler (simply a rubber tube in which you roll garlic gloves to remove their skin). By the time the class was over, I was ready to spend my month’s paycheck on gadgets from the Sur la Table store (which I’m sure is the point). I also learned some interesting food knowledge. Did you know that the reason you use different types of oil for different recipes is because their smoke temperatures are different? For high temperature cooking situations (such as in a wok or cast iron skillet) you want an oil with a high smoke point, such as Canola (with a smoke point of 400 degrees Fahrenheit), not an extra virgin olive oil (with a much lower smoke point of 350). Chef Liburidi recommends grapeseed oil because it is completely tasteless and has a smoke point of 420 degrees Fahrenheit. Did you know that the reason a wok is curved is so that you can move food up onto the sides in order to let the

Did you know that the reason a wok is curved is so that you can move food up onto the sides in order to let the oil re-heat in the bottom of the wok? This way, you are always moving your ingredients into extra-hot oil, not oil that has been cooled by the ingredients. papaya salad, a chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce and a traditional pad Thai. Some of the ingredients were exotic — dehydrated shrimp, fish sauce, sweet preserved radish — while others were commonplace — roasted peanuts, green onions, lime. Somehow they all came together to create bold, invigorating flavors. The three dishes we made were the best (and probably most authentic) Thai food I have ever eaten in South Florida. The green papaya salad, which I had expected to be somewhat boring or bland, was fantastic — sweet, spicy and refreshing. The julienned green papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes and brown sugar gave it freshness, while some Thai chilies and minced garlic packed a serious punch. The secret to the chicken satay was thinly slicing the chicken and coating it in a coconut curry sauce before weaving it onto skewers and charring it on a hot grill. We made a homemade peanut sauce with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, peanuts, fish sauce and Thai tamarind concentrate for dipping. The pad Thai

oil re-heat in the bottom of the wok? This way, you are always moving your ingredients into extra-hot oil, not oil that has been cooled by the ingredients. Did you know never to rinse chicken? The water, Chef Liburidi said, not only contaminates your sink, but also coats the chicken in minerals and sulphates that affect the taste and cook of the chicken. These were just a few food knowledge gems I learned while cooking at Sur la Table. While I can’t say I’m ready to go compete on “Masterchef,” I can say I now feel completely capable of cooking a few Thai dishes at home. My boyfriend might disagree, but we shall see. I look forward to going back to Sur la Table again to expand my repertoire. Y Sur la Table is located at 438 Plaza Real in Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The class schedule is online at surlatable. com. Single classes average between $25 and $95 and include all ingredients, instruction and large portions of each dish. Sur la Table also has virtual cooking classes online. For more information call 561-953-7638.

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SEVERAL NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ARE PLANNED AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN POMPANO BEACH. FROM THE BOUTIQUE & CHIC, TO THE MILLENNIAL-CENTRIC, HERE ARE A FEW TO WATCH. BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

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OTHERS TO WATCH INTRACOASTAL COMPLEX: BROADSTONE OCEANSIDE LOCATION: 1333 S Ocean Blvd.

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Arya Oceanside Residences LOCATION: 336 Sunset Dr., between the Intracoastal and the ocean SUMMARY: Seven stories, 19 condos (each two bedrooms, plus den) PRICE: Starting from under $650,000 PROJECTED OPENING DATE: Approximately Spring 2020 CONTACT: 954-866-8333 | aryaoceanside.com

In November 2017, Aspire Real Estate Development announced plans to develop Arya Oceanside Residences, a boutique condominium complex situated strategically between the Intracoastal and ocean. The development — which is walking distance from Pompano Beach’s trendy new Beach House Restaurant, the new fishing pier, Pompano Beach water taxi and future Fishing Village oceanfront shops — is in a prime location. “We have procured a great location and are introducing a very competitive price point for this area,” said Sean Lin, principal, Aspire Real Estate. “Arya is a collaboration of very respected names in the industry that will ensure this project not only reflects the new vision of Pompano Beach as it undergoes a renewal, but also offers a quality, valueoriented investment for buyers.” The Arya will house 19 two-bedroom, plus den units in seven stories. Pricing will start from under $650,000. The internationally renowned IDEA Architecture + Engineering has designed Arya’s contemporary-style building, featuring an abundance of crisp white, a decidedly tranquil ambiance and green space. The esteemed Interiors by Steven G. designed the common areas. Thoughtful building features include an expansive rooftop garden with outdoor

kitchen for entertaining; a relaxation room and fitness center; a spacious pool; private storage units; bike racks, and Wi-Fi in common areas. There will be 24-hour security as well as assigned parking in a secured garage with spots pre-wired for electrical charging stations. Condominium units will range from 1,450 to 1,657 square feet and will feature clean, crisp interiors with nine-foot ceiling heights; ocean and Intracoastal views from floorto-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors; contemporary kitchens and bath cabinets with quartz countertops; stainless steel Bosch appliances; smart home packages; and laundry rooms with washers and dryers. End units will include wrap-around balconies with glass railings. The building will also be pet-friendly. “We hope to help establish a new energy here,” said Lin in a press release. “Pompano Beach will mirror what happened in Sunny Isles and Fort Lauderdale, cities that are walkable, beach-oriented and conveniently located.” Arya’s sales center opened at 124 N Ocean Blvd. in December with The Keyes Company acting as exclusive sales agent. Groundbreaking of the building took place in March and completion is anticipated in the spring of 2020.

SUMMARY: A multifamily development on the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach, including approximately 204 apartments and 7 two-story townhomes, plus 432 parking spaces and 2,776 square feet of retail/office space. PROJECTED OPENING DATE:

Approximately mid- to end 2019 CONTACT: merrimacventures.com

In August 2016 the City of Pompano Beach’s Development Review Committee approved the site plan for Broadstone Oceanside, a mixed-use beachfront development with 204 apartments and seven two-story townhouses, to be developed by Alliance Residential and Merrimac Ventures called Broadstone Oceanside. The site plan included a clubhouse, swimming pool and dog park, plus 27 boat slips and a six-story parking garage. The 5.8-acre site at 1333 and 1350 S Ocean Blvd. was acquired in June 2011 for $11.5 million, according to Broward County property records. CONTEMPORARY CONDOS: AQUA ONE LOCATION: 3221–3229 NE Fifth St. SUMMARY: An eight-story multifamily development with 17 units; three different twobedroom, two-bathroom floor plans (ranging between 1,249 square feet, plus 128 square-foot balcony; to 2,783 square feet, plus 256 square-foot balcony); 28 parking spaces; gym, clubhouse and spa. PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE:

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Old Town Square LOCATION: NE Third St., between First and Second Avenues in Pompano Beach’s old town area, near the planned Innovation District designated by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). SUMMARY: Ten stories; approximately 280 apartments, 6,000 square feet of first floor, corner retail space (envisioned as a restaurant) and 6,000 square feet of amenities; approximate average rent of $1,700/month TARGET MARKET: Millennials PROJECTED OPENING DATE: Approximately the second half of 2020 CONTACT: 954-566-7400 | cavacheproperties.com

Old Town Square will be a mixed-use, ten-story building with approximately 280 apartments, 6,000 square feet of amenities and 6,000 square feet of retail space. The building will be located on NE Third St., between First and Second Avenues in Pompano Beach’s old downtown area, near the city’s planned Innovation District. Site plans for the project were approved by the City of Pompano Beach at the end of 2017. Adam Adache, the managing partner of Cavache Properties, LLC. (the developer behind the project) said he has been following the development of Old Town Pompano and believes in the city’s vision to develop the area into a hip, walkable downtown. “I like everything that’s happening in the area,” he said. “I believe that the City has been on its way up and is continuing on the same course.” The area — which currently is home to

Bailey Contemporary Arts, Blooming Bean Coffee shop and Odd Breed Wild Ales — is slated to have a number of additional restaurants, entertainment venues and bars in the coming years. With Old Town Square’s close proximity to I-95 and the beach, plus recent talk of a new commuter train station nearby, Adache hopes the area will develop into a great place for young, working professionals to both live and play. “Whether they work locally, in Ft. Lauderdale or even West Palm, it’s a good place to be,” he said. “We found it to be a great place for an apartment project that targets Millennials.” Adache said Old Town Square will consist of smaller, more efficient units to allow Millennials to live in a trendy area at a lower cost. The apartments will range in size from approximately 480 square feet for studios, to 863 square feet for two-bedroom apartments. Adache predicts the rent will

average around $1,700 a month. Old Town Square will also have a gym, clubhouse, pool and whirlpool spa. Adache envisions leasing the 6,000 square feet of retail space — located on the corner of the first floor — to a restaurant. “We will be very selective as to who we lease it to because we feel it’s going to be extremely important for the neighborhood, and extremely important for the project,” Adache said. “I think our project will be perfect for everything the CRA is doing.” If an appropriate restaurant doesn’t lease the space, Adache said the retail space can be split into multiple, smaller retail spaces. Now that site plans have been approved, Cavache Properties is working on construction documents and permits. Once those are approved and the project breaks ground, Adache predicts the project will take about 18 months to complete.

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Avery Pompano Beach

LOCATION: Located at the intersection of NE Fourth St. and Federal Hwy. (a few blocks north of Atlantic Blvd.) SUMMARY: Eight stories; 144 units; apartments ranging from 787 to 1,436 square feet; rents range between $1692 and $2657 a month. TARGET MARKET: Those seeking tech-forward living with luxurious amenities PROJECTED OPENING DATE: Leasing projected to begin in October 2018 CONTACT: meyersgroup.net/properties/avery-place

Stuart I. Meyers, Chairman and CEO of the Meyers Group, is one of the brains behind Avery Pompano Beach, a new apartment project on Federal Blvd. Meyers said the idea behind Avery Pompano Beach is to create an upscale community with resort-style amenities and smart-home technology. The tech-savvy units will be equipped with video chat (so residents can chat with visitors before letting them in), remote home controls (allowing residents to control things like their thermostat from their cell phone), keyless entry, USB chargers, energy-efficient appliances and electric car charging stations. As for amenities, Avery Pompano Beach will feature a fitness center, yoga studio, theater room, conference room, business center, billiards room, and second floor party room with an expansive terrace. Outdoor, tropical landscaping will surround the pool, waterfall and fire pit. Concierge services — such as dog-walking, valet parking, doorside trash pickup and 24-hour security

— will be available at Avery Pompano Beach. The building, which will have a formal, hotel-style lobby, has been designed by Salazar Architectural Group. Along with working professionals, Meyers said Avery Pompano Beach is also targeting empty-nesters.

“Avery Pompano Beach is for people who don’t want to have the burden of a house and homeownership,” he said. “Especially people who are bound to travel a lot. I think they will find it a very welcoming place.” Residents can choose from a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 787 to 1,436 square feet. The average rent is projected to be between $1,692 to $2,657 a month. Upper floors have views of the Pompano Beach municipal golf course and community park. Avery Pompano Beach is about a three minute drive to the beach down Atlantic Blvd. and walking distance to the Pompano Ampitheater and community park, which includes sports fields, an outdoor public pool, playground, BBQ grills and adjacent dog park. Meyers said his company strategically chose Pompano Beach for the Avery because the city has “been an overlooked community for many years.” “We think it’s a gem,” Meyers said. “A lot of people that don’t want to pay the much higher rents in Ft. Lauderdale or Boca Raton can find a place in the sun and get in on the ground floor before it gets really, really hot.” Cito Beguiristain, the Senior Vice President of Planning and Development of the Meyers Group, agreed. “Pompano Beach has definitely experienced a Renaissance in recent years,” he said. “The city has done a really amazing job at bringing in some high-end businesses and restaurants right there on Atlantic Blvd. and between Federal and the beach. We really think this is going to be one of the hot markets in the years to come.”

OTHERS TO WATCH HIGEST VIEW: 1380 S OCEAN BLVD. (UNNAMED) LOCATION: 1380 S Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach SUMMARY: In April 2018, Lionheart Capital received approval for two high-rise towers

at 1380 S Ocean Blvd. The east tower will be the tallest building in Pompano Beach at about 35 stories and 354 feet. The west side building will be about 14 stories or 144 feet tall. This five-acre development site with 250 feet of frontage, is situated on both the oceanfront and the Intracoastal. The site is one of the last major oceanfront development sites in South Florida. The property will feature a private marina, restaurant, spa and approximately 234 units. PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE:

TBD

CONTACT: lheartcapital.com

AQUAMARINA HIDDEN HAROUR LOCATION: East side of Federal Highway from NE 15th St. to NE 16th St. SUMMARY: The owner of the Aquamarina Hidden Harbour has a pending comprehensive plan amendment for its 9-acre site. The land use change would allow up to 343 residential units and 65,000 square feet of commercial space. The plan amendment was passed by the City Commission on first reading. At its June 26 meeting, the City Commission, concerned over the size and density of the project, tabled it until Sept. 11, at which time the developers will need to return with a new plan.

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LOCATION: 730 N Ocean Blvd. (on the east side of Ocean Blvd., situated on the beach) SUMMARY: An ultra-luxury condo complex with 68 units ranging from $950,000 to $5 million; two-, three-and four- bedroom

residences; two penthouse residences with double-height ceilings; private 20,000 square-foot beach; resort amenities; 24hour valet parking. PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE: Approximately end of 2018 CONTACT: Sabbia Beach’s sales gallery is located at 723 N Ocean Blvd. | 954-781-9700 | sabbiabeachcondos.com Developers are calling Sabbia Beach “the first ultra-luxury oceanfront residential development in Pompano Beach.” One of the most luxurious features of Sabbia

Beach is a 20,000 square-foot private beach. Legally speaking the coastline (from the mean high-tide line seaward) cannot be private, but Sabbia Beach has constructed their own beach zone by bringing in sand and building an elevated area privately accessed via a wooden walkway over a dune located between Pompano Beach’s public beach and Sabbia’s pool deck. The private beach is designed by acclaimed landscape architecture firm Arquitectonica GEO. The design includes preserved, indigenous landscaping and a dune with native vegetation. Sabbia will have beach and pool service, lounge chairs, umbrellas, a catering kitchen and pool deck grills, which can be used for private beach events. Other luxurious amenities include an

exotic, ultra-contemporary pool, oceanfront jacuzzi, fitness center overlooking the ocean, yoga floor, massage treatment room, his and hers steam rooms and saunas, a

boutique lobby with concierge and a 3,600 square-foot multi-purpose social room. The building will have 24-hour valet parking at the porte-cochère entrance, charging stations for electric vehicles and a car washing station. Sabbia Beach’s modern interior design is by Interiors by Steven G. By the end of November 2017, Sabbia Beach was already 85 percent sold. Only a 35 percent down payment was required as part of a unique progressive down payment program. Residents will pay no condo fees in the first year of living at the development. “Pompano is becoming the place to be for exciting and upscale dining, shopping and leisure,” said Danny Salvatore, a partner in Fernbrook Florida, LLLP, the developer of Sabbia Beach. “We at Sabbia Beach are pleased to be a part of the ‘new’ Pompano Beach.”

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Yum! Lionfish SHARPEN YOUR SPEARS AND READY YOUR PALATE FOR LIONFISH! THE FIRST ANNUAL LIONFISH DERBY AND TASTE OF SHIPWRECK PARK WILL TAKE PLACE AUG. 25

Together the Sample-McDougald House and Shipwreck Park Foundation will be hosting a lionfish derby and Taste of Shipwreck Park dinner on Aug. 25. The historic Sample-McDougald house will host the lionfish-centric dinner featuring local chefs, live entertainment, cash bar and raffle prizes. In connection, the Shipwreck Park Foundation will host a lionfish derby to supply the dinner with tasty lionfish. Lionfish have a buttery, slightly sweet and delicate meat. Prepared well, they are delectable. Plus, by consuming lionfish, guests will be helping rid the Atlantic ocean of an invasive and toxic species currently threatening South Florida’s fragile marine ecosystem (read about it on Page 40). Shipwreck Park Foundation is the non-profit responsible for creating Shipwreck Park, an underwater park system of 18 artificial reefs, dive sites and sunken public art for divers to explore off the coast of Pompano Beach. The organization’s mission is to spread awareness of the need to preserve South Florida’s natural coral reef system.

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The Details LIONFISH DERBY

In preparation for the Taste of Shipwreck Park, the Shipwreck Park Foundation will host a Lionfish Derby. On the morning of Aug. 25, divers, snorklers and spear fishermen will set out in teams of two to hunt lionfish. Derby participants will check in at 6:30am at one of three Pompano Beach locations: Hillsboro Inlet (2705 N Riverside Dr.), Alsdorf Park (2974 NE 14th St.) or Sands Harbor Resort & Marina (125 N Riverside Dr).

Participants are to report back to those locations by 2pm for fish weigh-in. The registration cost is $25 per person and includes entry into the derby and a ticket to the Taste of Shipwreck Park dinner where prizes for the derby will be presented. Participants can register online at conta.cc/2KKctUP. For more information, contact 954-214-0460.

TASTE OF SHIPWRECK PARK

The Taste of Shipwreck Park will take place from 6 to 9pm at the historic Sample McDougald House (450 NE Tenth St.). The event will feature live entertainment, a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and a variety of lionfish-centric food prepared by local chefs. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at conta.cc/2KCQYIN. Call 754-307-5446 or visit samplemcdougald.org for more information.

ABOUT THE LIONFISH INVASION

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) lionfish are an invasive species detrimental to native marine life that interrupt the fragile marine ecosystem.

Firstly, lionfish eat native fish. They are stalking predators that often corral prey into a corner, spreading their pectoral fins and using them to “herd” prey. They are the only species known to blow water to get prey to turn toward them before attacking. Lionfish can devour prey that are more than half their own length — their stomachs can expand up to 30 times the normal volume. They are known to prey on more than 70 marine fish and invertebrate species, including yellowtail snapper, Nassau grouper, parrotfish, banded coral shrimp and cleaner species. Left unchecked, lionfish have the potential to eliminate other marine species. These venomous, zebra-stripped fish also compete for food with native predatory fish, such as grouper and snapper, and may negatively impact the overall reef habitat by eliminating organisms that serve important ecological roles such as herbivorous fish that consume algae. Lionfish are native to the warm, tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, including the Red Sea. They were first reported off Florida’s Atlantic Coast near Dania Beach in 1985. The FWC does not know for sure how the first release into South Florida waters occurred, but does know that release from ballast water was not likely the culprit. In the 2000s, the species began to be recorded off the Atlantic coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, while reports from Bermuda and Florida continued. Since the mid-2000s, lionfish reports have increased rapidly. As of 2010, lionfish have even been reported along the northern Gulf of Mexico off Pensacola and Apalachicola. Movement of lionfish likely followed currents up the Atlantic Coast, around to the Bahamas and then into the Gulf. Lionfish can also spawn quickly. Females release two gelatinous egg masses of about 12,000 to 15,000 eggs each. These masses float and can drift for about 25 days. Lionfish can spawn every four days in warmer climates. Lionfish have high fidelity to a location, meaning once they find suitable habitat as an adult they tend to stay there, and can reach densities of more than 200 adults per acre. The good news is that lionfish are tasty.

6 Tips for Spearing Lionfish [From the “Lionfish Hunters” at lionfish.co] 1) Time your lionfish hunt close to sunrise and sunset: Lionfish prefer to hunt and feed at twilight. However, if you do go hunting in the daytime, lionfish are often found under ledges where they have a roof over their head and can maintain a low profile until dusk sets. 2) Lionfish prefer artificial structure: Look where there are rubble piles, sunken debris or shipwrecks. 3) Spear the lionfish at an angle into the head: Spearing a lionfish in the head will avoid damaging any of the meat in the fillet and make it easier to insert the fish head first into a safe container, such as a zookeeper. 4) Lionfish love barrel sponges: Lionfish’s preferred food sources like barrel sponges and lionfish like to hide inside them. 5) Check the sandy edges along a reef: Not only are lionfish easy to spot against the white sand, they also like to hang out on the edge of the reef because that’s where the yummy shrimp hang out. 6) Be careful: Lionfish venom is extremely painful. Keep away from their barbs and use a hunting tube to transport fish. Keep in mind that the lionfish venom is only neutralized by heat, so a lionfish can still sting you while on ice in your cooler. Thus, use gloves when grabbing your cold beer in the cooler, or better yet, keep lionfish in a sepparate container.

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

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

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS Newly opened beachside dining on Pompano Beach. Casual and relaxed with rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

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

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

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has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

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

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are recommended. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the Ger-

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man half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

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

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. 625 E. Atlantic Blvd. Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for

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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 $ Expires 9/30/18. Participating locations only. Extra toppings chicken, meatballs & steak substitutions, extra dipping sauces and dressings, tax and delivery additional. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupon! Prices subject to change without notice. Nutrition information available at JetsPizza.com/Nutrition

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

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

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ents, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

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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. Plus salads, pastas and Italian favorites. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

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