Lighthouse Point Magazine August 2020 by Point! Publishing

AUGUST 2020

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The Community Foundation of Broward Q AND A WITH THE OUTGOING AND INCOMING CEOs

City Beat

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Go Fish and Do Good

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

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and /or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties has listed, sold or participated in the sale of these properties. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this a solicitation. Copyright 2020 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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3731 NE 31ST AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 5.5 BATH • 90’ WATERFRONT— $2,250,000

301 SE 13TH COURT, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 2 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $690,000

2511 NE 35TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 6 BED • 6.5 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $2,145,000

2401 NE 34TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6.5 BATH — $2,498,000

5220 NE 29TH AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4 BED • 3.5 BATH • 73’ WATERFRONT — $2,150,000

2781 NE 23RD AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • SPACIOUS SPLIT-LEVEL — $895,000

2770 NE 23RD STREET, POMPANO BEACH 5 BED • 6 FULL/2 HALF BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,998,000

2500 NE 35TH STREETT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $3,897,000

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2321 NE 33RD STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 6 BED • 5 FULL/2 HALF BATHS • 98’ WATERFRONT — $2,395,000

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2321 NE 48TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4 BED • 4 BATH • 80’ WATERFRONT — $1,598,000

2739 NE 1ST STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 3.5 BATH • DEEDED DOCK — $1,025,000

2300 NE 49TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4 BED • 2 BATH • 80’ WATERFRONT— $1,064,000

2548 NE 22ND AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 5 BATH • 40’ WATERFRONT — $1,597,000

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2380 NE 30TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 5.5 BATHS • 110’ WATERFRONT — $2,750,000

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2780 NE 21ST TERRACE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 4 BATH • OVER 3,700 SQ. FT. — $937,000

2648 SE 13TH COURT, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 2 BATH • 60’ WATERFRONT — $739,000

2601 NE 20TH AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 2 BED • 2 BATH • NICELY UPDATED! — $388,000

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$4,450,000 6BD/7.5BA

A Magnificent Tuscan Estate! All In-Suite baths, bonus club room, elevator, pantry. 4 Balconies, Summer kitchen, Heated pool, home generator.

Freshly painted inside and out. Palatial estate has magnificent architectural design, elaborate decor & outdoor entertaining area. Separate guesthouse.

4210 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

$1,195,000 3BD/2BA

$1,179,000 4BD/3BA

Totally remodeled Venetian Isles on 85-ft of deepwater. Open floor plan, a split bedroom plan, updated kitchen and baths, 2 car garage, large pool/patio area. New dock.

Gorgeous waterfront home w/ Intracoastal views! Tons of upgrades, Diamond Brite pool, salt water chlorinator, heater & deck, new 15,000 pound boat lift.

2801 NE 8th St, Pompano Beach

4240 NE 23rd Ter, Lighthouse Point $759,000 3BD/3BA

$719,000 3BD/2BA

Located in the desirable area of Lighthouse Point and just 1 block to the Yacht Club. Designed for entertaining, with most rooms over looking the covered patio & pool.

One of Lighthouse Point’s best designed pool homes in prestigious neighborhood. Coastal inspired with attention to every detail. Fully renovated and move-in ready.

2810 NE 41st St, Lighthouse Point

4451 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point $320,000 2BD/2BA

$389,000 2BD/2BA

Direct ocean front building with Southeast exposure. Wood and tile flooring. 24 Security, heated pool, remodeled lobby with grand player piano.

Located right on the beach. Spacious and updated w/impact windows & doors, 4th floor, pool, fitness center, BBQ area, and private beach access.

1147 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

1012 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

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$1,495,000 3BD/2.5BA Meticulous boutique condo Villas of Sunrise Bay. Best views of the Intracoastal! 46’ Boat slip + 12,000 boat lift!

100 ft of water directly on the Intracoastal. Located in Lighthouse Point at the Hillsboro Inlet. Amazing 13,041 sq ft lot is perfect for your custom home or Spec build.

2648 NE 24th St, Lighthouse Point

1050 Seminole Dr, Ft Lauderdale

$895,000 4BD/3.5BA

$564,900 3BD/3BA

Pool home located in the Marina Area of Lighthouse Point. 2 Blocks from rentable boat dock. Semidetached was built in 2003 with lots of room for entertaining.

Remodeled with split plan in Lighthouse Point! Second bedroom has on suite bath. Remodeled kitchen and baths, Stamped concrete driveway and pavers around pool.

2844 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2010 NE 32nd St, Lighthouse Point

$449,000 2BD/2BA

$309,999 2BD/1BA

Renaissance 1 on the beach. Breathtaking views of the ocean & beach. Lge open plan, impact windows/ doors. Luxury lifestyle w/Sky Lounge! Heated pool, spa, tennis, gym & more.

Updated kitchen with wood cabinets, granite and SS appliances. Open floor plan, privacy fenced back yard has deck, spa, shed & room for pets & entertaining!

1360 S Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

4925 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point

$219,000 1BD/1BA

$197,000 2BD/2BA

Unobstructed ocean views with your own private beach! Located on the desirable Hillsboro Mile with both Ocean and Intracoastal views. Move-in ready. Pets allowed.

Remodeled bright & spacious FIRST floor condominium. Open plan w/ eat-in kitchen, large living/dining room has views to the pool, lake & fountain. Updated tile throughout.

1039 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

1702 Andros Isle, Coconut Creek

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Pelican Harbor Gated WF Community, Delray Beach 3BR | 2.5BA | 2CG | 2,648 SF | 60’ Boat Slip OFFERED AT: $1,350,000

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The Off the Wall team placed third at the at the 25th Annual Saltwater Slam.

Philanthropy Torch Pass

Linda Carter, who was at the helm of The Community Foundation of Broward for 23 years, is retiring. The board of directors has named Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph. D as the foundation’s new president. Lighthouse Point magazine recently interviewed these two inspiring women.

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Go Fish and Do Good

Two high school friends had an idea. What if they could collect extra fish caught by local anglers and get that fish in the hands of local food banks? And so Fillet For Friends was born. And now as more South Floridians find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, these friends are filling a growing need.

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City Beat

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Personal Development

Be Well

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Try the Wine

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Last Resort

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Our reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on city news, including the Lighthouse Point Police are getting body-cameras, an update of the Yacht Club redevelopment and more.

There are still a few reasons to smile, including the Saltwater Slam and photos from the Exchange Club’s check presentation ceremony

We need better coaches.

Confessions of a coffee addict.

How to stay physically and emotionally fit during a pandemic.

Florida trusts are very useful for out-of-state property.

Gallows humor.

Shrimp salad sandwiches are a perfect summertime supper.

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Just Do It BY SUSAN ROSSER

Early on the morning of June 29, my daughter was taken by ambulance to North Broward Hospital. For nearly two days, she suffered from an extreme headache, vomiting, low fever, weakness and dizziness. The hospital did blood work, a chest x-ray and a CT-scan. However, the doctor told me she could only perform a COVID-19 test for patients who were going to be admitted, and my daughter was being discharged. The doctor said we should assume she had COVID until a test could rule it out. She advised me to take her to a COVID testing site and that my family should quarantine per CDC guidelines. If this pandemic were truly under control, not only would my daughter be tested on the spot, the hospital would have insisted on testing me. Furthermore, efforts should have been made to test my husband and son, as we all would have been exposed. And someone should have inquired about our contacts, which thankfully are very few these days. Yet, I did not feel an urgent need to share our frustrating story until I read an article in the SunSentinel about Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Pompano Beach holding a small 12-person prom for their six high school employees. Although the restaurant claimed to sanitize the entire restaurant every half-hour (whatever that means), 12 kids getting together is undeniably selfindulgent. If you don’t think these kids acted selfishly, spend five minutes in a busy emergency room during a global pandemic and get back to me. While I waited in the ER with my daughter, I trembled with fear. I was worried about her health. And truthfully, I was just freaked out about being in the ER during a pandemic. Yet, as I looked around, everyone did their jobs as if it was just another day at work. Honestly, it was truly remarkable to watch the ER staff all work so calmly. Our community is blessed to have such brave and caring souls among us. All of my life, I felt so lucky to live in the United States.

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And I’ve always been proud of my country — believing we were the best equipped to face any challenge — you know — that American Spirit! And then came corona. To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. Yes, I’m disappointed that 12 families thought it was so crucial for their kids to have a prom that they placed that fanciful whim above the collective health of their community. And I know their defense will be it was a small gathering and they took everyone’s temperature and other precautions. Yet, in the photo that accompanied the article, not one kid wore a mask. News flash, the virus can be spread by both pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers. All it takes is one teenager to give it to just one other kid, who then passes it to someone who is at higher risk and ends up in the hospital. I can’t believe I have to connect the dots in such a remedial fashion, but it appears some people still don’t understand how viruses spread. As my daughter and I left the hospital that morning, we received written instructions, which clearly stated the hospital did not have the resources to test for the novel coronavirus. If an ER physician cannot order a COVID-19 test for a patient she believes is at risk, then who does have the resources? If people think proms and parties are more important than public health, we are all doomed. Eighty years ago, this country asked young men to storm the beaches in Normandy, knowing that many would die. Your community is asking you to wear a mask and stay home. Just do it.

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Lighthouse Point Police Officers to Get Body Cams The Lighthouse Point City Commission, at its virtual meeting on June 23, authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras, or body cams, for Lighthouse Point police officers. “The criminal justice system and law enforcement profession are going through some unprecedented times right now,” Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata told the Commission. Licata said that to meet the growing nationwide demand for accountability and transparency of how law enforcement agencies and their police officers work, “the time has come that we outfit our police officers with body-worn cameras.” Licata emphasized that while there are isolated incidents around the country where police officers engage in police misconduct, including excessive force and

Use of the body cameras will “reinforce the professionalism we display here in Lighthouse Point,” said Licata, as well as promote improved conduct by both citizens and police officers, reduce complaints of police misconduct, help assess police performance issues, and provide compelling evidence for criminal prosecutions. “It is a shame that we have to be faced with doing this,” said Commissioner Sandy Johnson, “but I wholeheartedly agree that it’s the time that we have to do it. We have to make sure that we have a very good record to show who’s right and who’s wrong in these situations.” Licata said Lighthouse Point police officers and union officials feel

“This is a tool that will show how things started and hopefully provide a complete record of any incident.” — Mayor Glenn Troast racial bigotry, the vast majority of the nearly 800,000 police officers nationwide “conduct themselves professionally, with character, integrity and self-discipline, while treating those they serve with dignity, respect and understanding.”

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that wearing the body cameras will help eliminate any unsubstantiated claims of police misconduct and excessive force. Mayor Glenn Troast noted that “the reality is that everyone has a camera with them on their cell

phone,” and those cameras catch reactions, not how things started. “This is a tool that will show how things started and hopefully provide a complete record of any incident,” said Troast. The city will enter into a 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for the purchase of 33 body cameras, which includes configuration, training, and replacement of all the cameras, software and docking units every 2.5 years. Axon is the same company that makes Taser devices. Licata said the body cameras are designed with a proprietary automatic activation signal, which begins recording when the officer’s Taser is removed from the holster. The camera will also be automatically activated when a firearm is drawn from the holster, and when the >>>

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Little Free Library in Dan Witt Park Wins State Award The Friends of the Lighthouse Point Library recently received the Florida Library Association’s Special Projects Award for a project initiated by Lighthouse Point resident and high school senior Makena Vargo. Last year, Vargo, a Library Teen Advisory Board Member of the Lighthouse Point Library, collaborated with the Friends of the Lighthouse Point Library and city staff to create a Little Free Library in Dan Witt Park. “I am thrilled that the Friends of the Library and Makena’s hard work were recognized by the Florida Library Association,” said Lighthouse Point Library Director Christy Keyes. The Little Free Library program places book-sharing boxes in specific locations to encourage reading and a sense of community. A fundraising goal of $1,800 was

set in order to complete the project; over seven months, the Friends of the Lighthouse Point Library and Vargo raised a total of $2,855. Vargo designed and painted the project. The Little Free Library, which is registered with the global Little Free Library Foundation, was recognized by Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Vargo was keeping the Little Free Library stocked, until it had to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will eventually go back into service. “In past years, the Special Projects Award was won by Friends of the Library groups at large county library systems throughout Florida,” said Keyes. “Winning this state award exemplifies that with support from our wonderful Friends group, advisory boards, volunteers and

Makena Vargo at the unveiling of the Little Free Library at Dan Witt Park Richard Rosser for Lighthouse Point magazine

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on a police car. The camera system has a redaction software program, and the ability to transmit the video and data to the state attorney’s office and the public defender’s office, if necessary. The first year of the agreement will cost $70,000, and will be paid from the federal forfeiture fund (which comes from seized assets). Years 2 through 10 will cost $42,134 annually, which will come from the city’s general fund. During the commission discussion, it was noted that Lighthouse Point first started talking about implementing the body-worn camera system almost 10 years ago, but there were concerns

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about right-to-privacy issues for citizens, and how the data would be used. Licata said that in the past few years, the Florida legislature has enacted specific laws that exempt much of the video and data that is gleaned from body cameras from public record. Commissioner Jason Joffe voted in favor of the body cameras, but expressed concern about what the operating procedures will be and when the cameras will be turned on, in order to have video evidence if needed. Licata said there will be detailed policies in place for the use of the cameras, and “there will be serious ramifications for our personnel, as is the case in other cities, if they’re not using the

professional staff, a small library can make a big community impact.” In October, representatives of the Friends of the Lighthouse Point Library plan to accept the award at a luncheon in Orlando held by the Florida Library Association.Y

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cameras as they were provided for and designed.” Although the cameras have several built-in automatic activation features, there will be times when the officers have to turn the camera on and off manually when going on calls for service. “There’s going to be a learning curve to this,” said Licata, because “It’s not something they’re accustomed to doing,” but it will be reinforced until it becomes second nature. “Anytime you add technology and try to enhance what you’re doing and give your officers additional tools, it creates additional work and burden, but I think the benefit is going to far outweigh the extra work that’s involved.” Y

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Are Up for More Reviews Redevelopment plans for the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club are working their way through a lengthy approval process that is expected to continue this month. The Planning and Zoning Board spent two meetings in June and one meeting in July working out the details of several amendments to the city’s zoning code that will create a new zoning district called “Yacht Club Mixed Use District.” There are some remaining issues that need to be resolved. The creation of the new mixeduse zoning district was requested by Terry Paterson, owner and developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, because the yacht club property is currently zoned as a business district that does not allow for a residential component. According to the latest plans, Paterson is proposing to build 21 luxury townhomes and one singlefamily home on a portion of the yacht club property that is currently used for tennis courts and parking, and then use the proceeds from the sale of the residential units to subsidize a new yacht club facility. The Planning and Zoning Board was to begin its review of Paterson’s request for the new zoning district,

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as well as a development agreement and a conceptual site plan, at its April meeting, but COVID-19 caused both the April and May meetings to be cancelled. The two meetings in June and the one meeting in July lasted a total of about nine hours. They were spent fine-tuning the language of an approximately 10-page section that would be added to the city’s existing zoning code to create the Yacht Club Mixed Use District. The new section establishes the regulations for the Yacht Club Mixed Use District, including permitted

Renderings of the proposed Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

and prohibited uses, floor areas, setbacks, building heights and lengths, building separation and design standards, pervious areas, parking, landscaping and marina use rules. Among the numerous details that needed to be worked out were the definition of terms such as ‘pervious area,’ which is an area on a property that permits infiltration or percolation of water directly into the ground. It was determined that there was no definition of ‘pervious’ in the city’s existing code, and therefore, it would be a new addition. Clarification was needed regarding liveaboards. The revised wording now reads, “Liveaboard vessels are only permitted in the Yacht Club basin and not in the City canals.” Language pertaining to the height of a yacht club clubhouse was sharpened to ensure that mechanical equipment on top of the clubhouse would be completely screened from view from any point on the site. >>>

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City Beat BYThe MARIE PULEO Garden Lady Says… Plant a Living Christmas Tree

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Broward County Approves Funding for Lighthouse Point Transportation Projects The Broward County Commission recently approved funding for five transportation-related projects in Lighthouse Point. The funding will come from the 30-year, one penny increase in Broward County’s sales tax that voters approved in November 2018. The money raised from the penny increase, or surtax, is specifically to fund transportation improvements. The approved Lighthouse Point projects include replacement of the Alamanda Waterway Bridge on NE 24th Avenue (between NE 46th and 47th Streets) and replacement of the Cap Knight Bayou Bridge on Sample Road (NE 36th Street). In addition, a total of $67,500 in planning money was approved for three projects that will create new sidewalks and bike lanes on Sample Road and enhance connectivity from NE 31st Avenue (Intracoastal Drive) to Federal Highway. The County Commission approved $913,588 for the Alamanda Waterway Bridge project and $1,051,247 for the Cap Knight Bayou Bridge project. Both projects are currently in the planning stages. The Alamanda Waterway Bridge project could involve replacing the bridge with a culvert, or large round pipe, possibly 8 feet tall, which the water would pass through. At road level, it would look like a bridge with a sidewalk, pedestrian barriers and lighting, and would include drainage improvements to the area. The portion of the waterway that extends under the bridge is not considered navigable, and a culvert is typically less expensive than a new bridge, according to city officials. It is also more robust, requires less maintenance and can

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be constructed with the road staying partially open. The Cap Knight Bayou Bridge on Sample Road is the only way in and out of the Lake Placid neighborhood. The new bridge hasn’t been designed yet, but it can be done in a way that assures access to the neighborhood during construction, said Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast. The next step in the surtax funding process is for Broward County and Lighthouse Point to enter into a project funding agreement for each project that was approved. Once the agreement for a project is finalized, the City will start receiving the funding for the project in increments. “Our goal is to expedite these projects as soon as possible – and to help stimulate our local economy during these challenging times,” said Cindy Malin, with the Broward County Mobility Advancement

The Cap Knight Bayou Bridge

Program. In June, the Broward County Commission approved funding for 137 municipal-requested projects, including the Lighthouse Point projects, for a total of $121 million. It is the first cycle of municipal projects to be awarded funding from the surtax revenues. Over 700 municipal requests were submitted, totaling $3.3 billion. The distribution of surtax revenues for county and municipal transportation-related projects will be ongoing for 30 years. The County is currently working on a 5-year plan for the second cycle of funding, which will cover fiscal years 20212025. In addition, 18 municipal community shuttle programs, including the Lighthouse Point “Tender” community bus service, became fully funded by the County through the penny surtax, as of October 2019. Y

New Fitness Area at Frank McDonough Park Features Murals by Lighthouse Point Artist The two racquetball courts in Frank McDonough Park that were recently transformed into an outdoor adult fitness area are now adorned with colorful murals painted by Lighthouse Point artist Carrie Bennett. One of the murals features the new logo of the Lighthouse Point Recreation Department. The logo was developed by Bennett, Parks and Recreation Director Becky Lysengen and Athletic Supervisor Melvin Bonilla. The new fitness area, which includes full-body weight resistance and cardio exercise equipment, cost approximately $56,000. Lighthouse Point philanthropist Dr. James C. Acheson donated $35,000 toward the project through the James C. Acheson Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward. The remaining costs, plus the murals, were funded by the city. Only the two north racquetball courts were repurposed for the new fitness area. The two existing south racquetball courts remain. The fitness area, which was completed in April, is currently closed due to COVID-19, but Lysengen said a grand opening event will be scheduled when it is safe to do so. Y

Lighthouse Point Launches its New Website

The City of Lighthouse Point has a new website (lighthousepoint.com) which launched last month. The old website was completely revamped to make it more ADA compliant, and more user-friendly for all users. The original website was created in 1998, and hadn’t been revamped since 2013. The new website has the same content, but a more modern and colorful look, said Lighthouse Point City Clerk Jennifer Oh, who worked on getting the new website up and running for six months. The new website uses a technology platform for local governments called CivicPlus, which provided training on best ADA practices for the content

and design elements. In addition to providing ongoing education, CivicPlus will occasionally scan the city’s website to make sure best practices are being followed and will provide updates if necessary. The new website has features that make it easier to engage with digital content, such as navigation via keyboard, color contrast and a font resizer that allows end-users to adjust the font size. The website also offers alternative text for on-page images to assist visually impaired users using screen readers. The new website also has a “select language” option that can translate the content into a myriad of languages, such as Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and even Arabic. Y AUGUST 2020 • pointpubs.com

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Public Hearings are Set for New Millage Rates, Special Assessments and Budget The Lighthouse Point City Commission, at its July 14 meeting, approved the proposed millage rates and tentative budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, and set the first budget public hearing date for Sept. 14 at 6:30pm. The commission also approved the proposed assessment rates for fire protection services, stormwater utility services and solid waste collection services, which will also have a public hearing on Sept. 14. The proposed total city budget across all six operating funds is $20,987,263, which includes the general fund (including police and fire), tennis center fund, garbage and trash fund, two debt service funds and the stormwater utility fund. The proposed budget represents a 1% increase over the adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, due to inflation and the cost of doing business, said Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast. The proposed operating millage rate is 3.5893, which is the same rate that has been used since fiscal year 2011-2012, and is one of the lowest in the county. Even though the operating millage rate did not increase, taxable property values have gone up, which means the city will receive more tax revenue. Therefore, levying the same operating millage rate is considered a tax increase, as defined by the state. The debt service millage rate for general obligation bonds issued in 2002 is estimated to decrease to 0.1634 from its current rate of 0.1710. The debt service millage rate for the general obligation bonds issued by the city in 2019 is estimated to decrease to 0.3912 from its current rate of 0.4110. The total combined millage rate assessed against properties is anticipated to be 4.1439, compared to 4.1713 in the current fiscal year. The unchanged operating millage and the decrease in the 2002 and

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2019 debt millage are a result of the increase in assessed property values. There has been a 5.05% percent increase in assessed values compared to 4.09% last year. Keeping the same operating millage rate, the city would receive an additional $403,000 of budgeted revenue. Even though taxable values were the highest in the city’s history, the proposed budget is requesting the use of $225,000 of prior-year budget surplus in order to balance the budget. This is due to the impacts and potential revenue shortfalls created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is one of the toughest years we’ve ever had,” Troast told the city commission at its June 23 budget workshop. Troast said the surplus is to fill in some of the gaps, instead of raising taxes, which he is “dead set against.” Use of the surplus may end up not being necessary, and will be determined during the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed rate for the fire protection special assessment is $134.50 for single-family dwellings, the same as the prior fiscal year. The proposed stormwater utility special assessment will increase

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to $75 per year for a single-family property, compared to the $60 rate that has been levied by the city since the stormwater fund was established in 2009. The city has determined a need for more stormwater funds to carry out various storm drainage improvements. There will be an increase in assessment rates for residential solid waste collection services, based on rates provided by Waste Management, the city’s contracted waste hauler. Like last fiscal year, residential solid waste collection rates for all dwelling types will increase by $1.25 per month, or $15 per year. The estimated annual assessment rates are $499.68 per unit for dwellings with four or less units, and $449.88 per unit for dwellings with five or more units. The final public hearing to adopt the millage rates and budget is set for Sept. 24 at 6:30pm. The Sept. 14 and Sept. 24 public hearings will be part of the regular city commission meetings rescheduled for those dates. Details regarding whether the meetings will take place at the city commission chambers or virtually due to COVID-19 will be posted on on lighthousepoint. com, the city’s website. Y

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Annual Saltwater Slam Pompano Beach

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With Captain Ryan McBride behind the wheel, Lonnie Bergeron and his Mercury powered “Gator One” won their first ever tournament in the PBSC series, weighing in a total of 185.3 pounds for a grand total $27,059 in earnings. Photo by Mandy McDaniel

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PHOTOS BY MANDY MCDANIEL With a fleet of 95 boats, the 25th Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam was the postpandemic tournament anglers were craving. Despite all of the current “social-distancing” guidelines in place, Bluewater Movements collaborated with the City of Pompano Beach to establish a safe and fun environment. In second place Captain/Owner Mark Lamb and his notoriously consistent team “Doing It All/Hardway” with a total of 164.4 pounds of fish to secure second place and $9,850 in prize money. Photo by Mandy McDaniel

The heaviest fish of the tournament was a 49.1-pound wahoo caught by Kyle Senkowicz from team “Hot Suppah” who weighed a total of 132.6 pounds and took home the second largest check of the tournament for a total of $18,610. Photo by Mandy McDaniel

Captain Nick Carullo and his “Lenny’s Luck” fishing team cashed in big on their 26’ SeaVee with 92.9 pounds to win first place in the small boat division, plus they had the heaviest kingfish of the tournament (36.7 lbs.) that won them several other categories for a total of $11,135 in tournament winnings! Photo by Mandy McDaniel

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While this might seem like just another fairytale, know that this love story is real. Courtney and Adam were set to be married in a castle in Ireland on August 11, 2020. While these plans had to be postponed, the strength of our love and devotion to our marriage has overcome any-and-all obstacles that have stood in our way. We are set to be married at the St. Theresa Church in the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown of Trumbull, CT on August 11, 2020 with our closest family members in attendance. She has handled the disappointment of the postponement of our trip to be married in a castle in Ireland with such grace and understanding. I dedicate this wedding announcement to the most incredible woman on this earth, my bride to be Courtney Collins (soon to be Courtney Zalka). She is the most loving, caring, smartest, most dependable, and certainly the most beautiful woman this world has ever known. I want to tell the world how thankful and grateful I am for her. I love you.

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Once upon a time… There was a boy and a girl that were brought into this world Thousands of miles and nearly a decade a part; But the force of their souls joining together Was there from the very start. Many years would pass as they would separately live and grow The love of their lives, at that time, They still had yet to know. But then the universe pulled them right to each other As if by a magical force And everything now made sense This was God’s plan all along of course At first glance they both knew That they had found their life She said “That’s going to be my husband” I said “That’s going to be my wife”

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We Need Better Coaches BY CRAIG HALEY

THE WORLD IS IN A DIFFICULT STATE THERE IS UNCERTAINTY, AND MANY QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ANSWERED. MANY experts are sharing different viewpoints about what will happen. All of this has led to people becoming fearful, stressed out, and anxious. We need strong leadership right now more than ever. I'm willing to bet that you are in a leadership role in one area of your life or more. Perhaps you are a parent or guardian, a boss or leader at work, or a team coach. Regardless of where you are a leader or a coach, we can all be better, more capable leaders. Leaders have a vision for the future. They create compelling ideas of the future and get others on board. Leaders are incredibly influential. Ask yourself an important question. How good of a leader are you? When you talk to people, do they say, “Great speech!” or “Let’s march!” Do you inspire them into action? I recently heard the definition of a coach is someone who will take you where you want to go when you can’t get there yourself. Here are strategies to be a more effective coach. STRATEGY #1: UNDERSTAND THE FIVE MOST PERSUASIVE WORDS A COACH CAN SAY, "I AM PROUD OF YOU!" A coach

never misses an opportunity to tell someone they are proud of them. We all feed off of positive reinforcement and praise. A coach sees potential and always praises progress. This is crucial to lead effectively. Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, says that everyone wears a sign on their head that says, "Make me feel important." STRATEGY #2: BE AVAILABLE. Coaches need a lot of face to face time to talk through challenges, discuss strategies and share ideas. If the coach is not available, they will be far less influential. A key here is eliminating distractions when talking with someone you are coaching. Putting your phone on "do not disturb" and listening wholeheartedly are some of the best things you can do when coaching. Another great idea is to take notes which sends the message that you care about what they are saying. STRATEGY #3: ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. A great coach will always give the person or team credit when they have a win. They

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non-nutritive sweeteners to others — pure coffee for my spirit and soul. I am a black coffee drinker, which is a simple, fast and easy way to imbibe this elixir. Coffee is considered a healthy beverage, high in riboflavin or B2, magnesium, plant chemicals and caffeine. Lighter roasts of coffee have a higher amount of caffeine than the dark roasts. A shot (2 ounces) of espresso coffee has less caffeine than an average cup (12 ounces) of brewed coffee. According to Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (2020), “Consuming moderate (3-5 cups) to high amounts (6-10 cups) of coffee daily may lower the risk of several disease conditions." I determined that I am a three by three coffee addict, three shots of espresso by 3pm daily, still in the moderate beverage range. An article on Healthline.com answers the question "How Many Calories Are in Coffee?" in an easy to understand table. There are two calories in a pure, unadulterated 8-ounce cup of black coffee or 1 ounce shot of plain espresso. Add flavor enhancers, creamers, sweeteners, artificial chemicals and whipped cream to this healthy, low-calorie beverage, and it turns into that high calorie, fattening distant cousin in the coffee family. During our current pandemic, my coffee supply was put in the category of essential. I got a headache just thinking about running out of coffee. Would I trade toilet paper for coffee? Let me think about it. I just brewed my last espresso shot of the day — oh, the aroma. I'm enjoying it with a homemade lemon poppyseed muffin, packed full of protein from the secret ingredient, quinoa. What is quinoa, and why has it invaded our kitchens? Quinoa and me — next month. Dr. Marlene Wolf is a board certified physician who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. To learn more visit drmarlenewolf.wixsite.com.

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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY People who exercise regularly have more energy and are more productive. A recent study found that employees who spent 2.5 hours a week being physically active were happier with the quantity and quality of their work. They also reported fewer sick days than employees who did not exercise.

THE FACE OF EXERCISE HAS CERTAINLY CHANGED SINCE MARCH OF 2020. OUR OLD PROMISES TO HIT THE GYM IN JANUARY CAN NO LONGER COME TO FRUITION. YET, EXERCISE has not lost it's importance. It is more important than ever to stay physically and mentally healthy. Gym equipment flew off the shelves as people scrambled to create home gyms and sustain their work out routines outside of a traditional gym. There are many ways and reasons to exercise outside of the gym. STRESS REDUCTION Research shows that regular exercise can reduce stress and increase a neurotransmitter in the brain, norepinephrine, which aids in the brain's ability to cope with stress. Unmanaged stress has been linked to a greater propensity for heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain and irregular heartbeats. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY RELIEF When we exercise, chemical changes occur in the brain that improve mood, reduce chemicals that contribute to depression and calm you down by increasing body temperature. As little as a burst of activity for 10 to 15 minutes makes an impact. The lasting effects of exercise are only produced when done regularly. FEND OFF COGNITIVE DECLINE As we age (beginning in our

20s), our cognitive ability starts to decline. Exercise increases neuroprotective factors that aid in slowing and preventing cognitive decline.

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There little dispute about whether exercise is beneficial. So, why do some of us have such a difficult time initiating a program? Greater than 50% of people who begin an exercise program stop within 12 months. When people exercise because they genuinely like it they are more likely to stay committed. A good physical is always important before you begin to exercise. Look at the barriers you place in front of you regarding exercise. Do you really want to get that long-overdue physical? Are you afraid of the news you might receive? Motivation is a bi-product of thought and follow-through is a function of behavior. Our thinking affects our behavior. We frequently sabotage our exercise aspirations by thinking: “It’s too hard,” or “It will take too long to achieve my goals.” We need to engage good behaviors without thinking. Be aware of thoughts that do not help you achieve your goals. Replace these thoughts with positive self-talk. Psychological resistance takes many forms. If you are challenged by combating your resistance, and it might be based on depression or anxiety, it is often helpful to explore this with a psychological professional. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com .or call 954-618-8412.

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MANY OF MY SNOWBIRD CLIENTS OWN A HOME IN FLORIDA AND ANOTHER STATE. SOME OF THEM HAVE THEIR HOMESTEAD IN FLORIDA; OTHERS DECLARE THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCE IN ANOTHER STATE. In either case, a Florida revocable living trust is very useful to avoid probate in both states. If you are a Florida resident, you can own your homestead property via a revocable living trust without losing your homestead exemption. In addition, you are eliminating the need for probate when you pass away. You can also transfer real estate owned in any other state to your Florida trust. Generally, a Florida lawyer will prepare the revocable living trust and quit claim deed to transfer the Florida property into the trust. If you are a Florida resident, the lawyer will also prepare a new Florida last will and testament called a pourover will. This provides for the transfer to your trust upon your death any other assets not in the trust or which do not have beneficiaries already designated. It is a security blanket to cover any assets payable to your estate. For example, if you were to be killed in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, your personal representative would be able to settle your estate's claim and "pourover" the proceeds into your trust. If you are not a Florida resident, you can still create a Florida revocable living trust and execute a quit claim deed to put your Florida property into the trust. Your last will and testament will be done by a lawyer in the state where you have your legal residence. Also, that lawyer can prepare a Deed to transfer the out of state property into the Florida Trust. For Canadian citizens, there are possible tax aspects to be considered before you create a Florida trust. These

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should be discussed with your Canadian accountant or tax attorney. In general, you will have to weigh the tax consequences versus the money and time that your heirs would save by avoiding probate in Florida. Another favorable factor in creating a revocable living trust is that you can always amend the trust without changing the deed. Besides, once you create the trust, you can always buy new properties in any state in the name of the trust. The revocable living trust is recommended by most lawyers over a deed, which includes names of other persons, either as joint tenants, tenants in common or a life estate deed. Once another person's name is on a deed, there are potential risks to you and your property. These include the possibility that the other person may undergo a divorce, bankruptcy, have a judgment against that person, or die before you or with you in a common accident. It may also affect your homestead exemption. All of these risks should be discussed with your attorney before deciding to put someone else's name on your deed. By contrast, the revocable living trust eliminates those risks, since no other name is on the deed. You simply transfer it from yourself to yourself as Trustee of your Trust. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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AMERICANS ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF GALLOWS HUMOR AND THE CORONAVIRUS IS NOT IMMUNE. I CANNOT PROVIDE ATTRIBUTION FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, BUT HERE ARE MY FAVORITES: If you used 40 rolls of toilet paper in two weeks, you needed to see a doctor before the coronavirus. The World Health Organization announced that dogs cannot contract COVID-19. Dogs held in quarantine can now be released. As a result, WHO let the dogs out (Groan). I'm predicting a baby boom in nine months. In 2033 there will be millions of Quaranteens. Beauty parlors, tanning places, waxing centers and nail salons are closed. It’s getting ugly out there. If you work in a bank and a guy comes in wearing a mask, you're happy if he's just there to rob the place. Life without sports: I found a woman sitting on my couch. Apparently, she is my wife. She seems nice. Jehovah’s Witnesses are making the most of the pandemic. They know everyone is going to be home. Investigators have discovered that coronavirus did not come from China. It was released by Charmin. The CDC has prepared a pamphlet containing information on how to explain to your children how a guy eating bat soup in China caused a toilet paper shortage. The guy who invented hand sanitizer must be rubbing his hands together right now. Half of us will come out of quarantine as great cooks. The other half will come out alcoholics. I need to practice social distancing… from the refrigerator. My wife and I are contemplating where to go for summer vacation… the living room or the bedroom. I used to spin the toilet paper like I was on Wheel of Fortune. Now I turn it like I was cracking a safe. Every few days, try on your jeans just to see if they fit. Pajamas will have you thinking all is well.

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I don’t think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks, we'd go from Standard Time to Twilight Zone. My body has absorbed so much hand sanitizer that when I urinate, it cleans the toilet. My son is homeschooling his kids. One of them called in a bomb threat. The other one said, "I hope I don't get the same teacher next year."

My wife and I went to a new restaurant called The Kitchen. You have to gather up all the ingredients and cook your own meal. I have no idea how this place stays in business. I look forward to taking out the garbage. Just can’t decide what to wear. Self-isolation is like being in a Las Vegas casino: We are losing money by the minute, cocktails are acceptable at any hour and nobody knows what time it is. Finally, know that the coronavirus lives on money. Here's what to do: Put on gloves. Stuff your money into a plastic bag and put it outside your front door. I will come by and collect it. This will be my contribution to keeping you in good health. Y

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Chopped scallions Worcestershire sauce Old Bay Seasoning Chopped fresh dill (or dried) Chopped fresh parsley Cayenne pepper Chopped Vidalia or red onions Dijon mustard Sliced black olives Grated lemon zest

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In a large pot bring 4 quarts of waters and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Add the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the shrimp uncovered until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Keep an eye on the shrimp; this will only take 3 minutes or so. Remove with a slotted spoon or a spider and cool the shrimp in a bath of ice water to prevent them from overcooking. Once the shrimp are cooled down, drain, peel and devein them. (I like to cut larger shrimp into bite-sized pieces. You can leave smaller shrimp whole if you prefer.) To make the dressing, in a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. (If you are using Worcestshire or Dijon mustard, add them to the dressing to taste — start with 1/2 teaspoons.) Toss the dressing together with the shrimp and add in the chopped celery and any other add-ins you are using. Serve on crusty French bread with a chilled glass of Soave. (See page 58.)

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IN THE SUMMERTIME, IT’S NOT SURPRISING THAT WINE DRINKERS GRAVITATE TOWARD WHITE WINES — ESPECIALLY LIGHTER WHITES THAT WE CAN DRINK COLD AND ARE EASY on the budget. Rosé wines are still very “in,” of course. However, if I’m looking for more purity, character, and bright, interesting flavors as well as a cool appetizing refreshment, I’ll usually pick a good light white wine over rosé. I love trying different white wine styles, including medium weight wines made from chardonnay or viognier grapes. But I especially like mixing things up with lighter white wines. There's sauvignon blanc from New Zealand, California, South Africa and France, Albariño from Spain and its near identical twin, alvarinho, from Portugal, riesling from Germany, Austria and Upstate New York, and so many others. And that brings me to Soave (pronounced SWAH-vay or sohAH-vay), a fairly inexpensive, straw yellow-colored wine from northeast Italy’s Veneto region. Soave wine is made principally from garganega grapes and is one of a treasure trove of light white wines from Italy. For my column last August, I tasted and wrote about a number of them, including arneis, falanghina, vermentino, and vernaccia. I mentioned Soave but in fact, I hadn't tried any in a while, so for this column my wife, two of our sons, and I tasted several Soave wines. They were all from notable producers and cost between $15 and $20 a bottle at retail. What we particularly liked was their easy-going personalities. Soave brings together citrusy freshness along with a soft touch of creaminess, moderate acidity, and relatively low alcohol content (generally no more than 12.5% ABV). Its tastes and smells, which vary, often suggest lemon, grapefruit, tangerines, apples, melon, almonds, and marjoram. Some people say they detect slight saltiness.

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Two of Soave's most important features are its light creamy texture and its moderation of the pronounced acidity and tartness found in many other light white wines, like sauvignon blanc and albariño. These characteristics, along with Soave's freshness, herbal accents, and pleasant flavors, enable Soave to partner beautifully with seafood. In addition, Soave complements vegetables, cold cuts and light poultry dishes prepared with spices like oregano, basil, rosemary and sage. Soave is also terrific with pizza and light pasta dishes. For example, my wife made a fabulous roasted gnocchi dish one evening with asparagus, leeks, peas and Parmesan cheese that paired sensationally with Soave.

A Changed Wine For those old enough to remember, as recently as 20-30 years ago Soave was one of the go-to white wines in the U.S. It was cheap and plentiful. Italian vineyards often grew white wine grapes in overabundance with too little regard for quality, and wineries churned the stuff out for an eager export market. With exceptions, the wine was serviceable but not great, and Soave, for one, gained a bit of a reputation for tasting bland or having washed out flavors. The situation today is definitely different, except that Soave and many other Italian white wines remain relatively inexpensive. (Additionally, they are for now, along with other Italian wines, not subject to the 25% tariff the United States imposed this past winter on most French, German and Spanish wines.) Soave wines today are lighter, crisper, and better than years ago, but they also seem to have more finesse. This is due to changes in consumer preferences and winemaking methods and to more considerable attention to producing higher quality grapes. What is Soave Exactly? Soave actually is the name of a medieval town and its >>>

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PHILANTHROPY TORCH PASS The Community Foundation of Broward, an organization integral to helping solve problems in the county through research, advocacy, collaboration and philanthropy, has named a new President/CEO. The Foundation’s former President/CEO, Linda Carter, who served the Community Foundation for the past 23 years, will be retiring. The Community Foundation of Broward’s Board of Directors announced Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., as the Foundation’s new President/CEO. Lighthouse Point magazine sat down at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club to get to know these two powerful and inspiring women. This interview has been edited for space and clarity. INTERVIEWED BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Q&A WITH LINDA CARTER, WHO HAS ANNOUNCED HER RETIREMENT FROM HER ROLE AS PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD

Please give our readers a brief introduction about yourself and the Community Foundation of Broward My name is Linda Carter and I’ve been the president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward for the past 23 years. I had the fortunate opportunity to take the foundation from a smaller, fledgling organization to what it is now. The Community Foundation of Broward is a full-service organization. We’re one of the top 100 community foundations in the nation, and we have tackled amazing issues in our community. We’ve grown significantly and we’re tackling the issues that are hard.

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We are one of the first community foundations in the state to achieve national standards for accountability and transparency. We’ve grown to distribute 12 million dollars a year. It was just one million when I first got here. We now do, in one month, what we did all my first year. But I’m mostly excited about the impact we made in the community, and the leadership role we’ve taken. This is an interesting time in history for a transition in leadership. Can you tell me more about the timing of your retirement? I announced my retirement all before the Coronavirus, and who knew that was all going to happen? This is a pivotal

time to have a leadership transition. Now we have multiple issues hitting at the same time. It takes government, industry, nonprofits and citizens, all coalesced, to address these. That’s what the Community Foundation provides. I think it [the timing] will help make this organization more relevant than ever. It’s always been relevant, but now it will be enhanced and magnified. Citizens have seen the value of philanthropy more than ever. There has been no other disrupter that we have faced as a community that affected everybody. It isn’t like Hurricane Andrew that just hit one pocket. This affected every person, every place, everywhere. And people saw the nonprofit sector come to its own in that regard...I think there is a renewed sense of the sector’s power to be a player in creating change. It’s not just government. We, as a community, can make the change we want. And philanthropy is a great way to begin that journey. You are a South Florida native, born at Broward General Hospital. Besides your time away at school at the University of Florida, you have lived in Broward County for a long time. Thus, you’ve seen Broward County grow and change. What do you think have been the most striking changes in the county? What do you think have been the most monumental challenges and triumphs? What I’ve seen over the last 23 years is that, as Broward County grows, it’s added to the complexity of the challenges. We’re not a sleepy little town anymore. Las Olas doesn’t close up during the summer like it used to. We’re year-round. So it’s harder. There are more challenges. And they are more interrelated and more complex. There are no simple solutions. But that’s because we are a vibrant, exciting community. I can remember when I first got to the Community Foundation, when we would invest in cancer research, we had to send the money out of the area. And now we have major hospitals, major educational institutions, and they are doing clinical trials. So we can invest right here in our local community. That’s exciting. So the challenges and the triumphs go hand-in-hand. And the change, I think from a philanthropic standpoint, is that more people call this place home. Even though they came from someplace else, they now have said, ‘I have chosen to be here because the quality of life here is so much more robust.’ We see philanthropy staying more local as opposed to going back home. I can remember when I first got here, an estate planner said, ‘Oh my gosh. I worked on so many trusts and wills this past OPPOSITE Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson (left), The Community Foundation of Broward President/CEO with Linda Carter, the Foundation’s previous President/CEO at The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine RIGHT School is Cool is one of the foundations’s 10 Issues That Matter initiative Courtesy of The Community Foundation of Broward

month, and everything is going back to the Northeast. They don’t see this as home.’ That has changed dramatically. You’re seeing more people say; this is where I live. This is where I work. This is where I raise my family. I’m going to invest in this community. When you started working for the Community Foundation of Broward 23 years ago, there were only about four staff people, and the foundation was not quite giving out $1 million a year. Now, in 2020, the foundation has 16 professional staff, 22 members of the Board and annual grants reaching $12 million. The foundation has distributed $120 million since its inception. The foundation has a $3 million operating budget, $1.5 million in operating reserves, and $4 million in a dedicated operating endowment. The foundation also has $222 million in assets in 473 unique funds, of which 90% are endowed (exceeding the national average of 68%). The growth and success of the Community Foundation of Broward is inspiring. What top factors do you think have contributed to this success? Those are all great numbers. And they do demonstrate growth. I think they also demonstrate the commitment to our community. I think they demonstrate the trust in the work we do at the foundation. But, most importantly, it is evidence that we are doing the right things. But what’s most exciting is what we’ve done with it.

The fact that we’ve taken charge of aging out of foster care and put a spotlight on that issue when nobody was working in that area. The fact that we were the very first community foundation — and were the first funder in Broward County — that embraced HIV/AIDS prevention and education. And that was even before I got here. So being an agent of change is in our DNA. And that has never wavered. That’s what we are all about — making that kind of change in our community. AUGUST 2020 • pointpubs.com

There’s lots of tools in our toolbox. Advocacy is part of that as well. It’s not just writing grants and checks; it’s the leadership role we serve in the community. For example, we rallied the community to reauthorize the Children’s Services Council (CSC), which is funded through property taxes. The CSC distributes $60 million a year, each and every year, in our community. We could never fill that void if that had gone away. And we were delighted to be the entity that led the charge to get the community to rally around the CSC. So the numbers are good, the growth is good, but the real story is what do we do with it — the impact we are making in the community. In addition to the areas of advocacy you just mentioned, the foundation has been a pioneer in advocating for the LGBT community. Can you tell me more about that? It was literally my first month on the job. It could have even been my first week. A friend of mine called me up and said, ‘You know, we want to create a body of funds on LGBT issues. Do you want to do that.’ I’m like ‘Sure.’ And so we did that. We did the research, we found the issues that were affecting the LGBT community. We went out and raised funds specifically to address that issue and put a spotlight on that. And we showcased that in our newsletter. I remember, it was our first newsletter, and I got a piece of hate mail saying, ‘I don’t know. Why are you doing that?’ This was back in 1997. ‘Why are you even doing that? This is not right. And I’m never going to support the Community Foundation.’ I looked at it. I called my chairman. And we both laughed and said. ‘Well, we don’t need that person to be a part of the Community Foundation. We’re doing what’s right for our community. We are a community foundation serving the total community.’ And so I’m very proud of that. Because we’re doing the right things and we’re not afraid of tackling the issues in our community. From what you’re telling me, it sounds like the Community Foundation of Broward has been ahead of its time in tackling issues. Would you say that? You’re absolutely right. We try to be. Because all of these issues are bigger than we alone can tackle, you cannot change anything until you bring awareness — and so the first strategy is to raise awareness. We are a wealth of information on what’s going on in the community. We share that and get other people alarmed over the same trends we’re seeing, and then we create coalitions. We network private funders, public funders, and the busi-

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ness community. We all get working in the same direction. You can make momentum if you don’t care who gets the credit, and you just work for the right thing. That’s really been in the DNA of the Community Foundation, even before I got there. I used to have a false understanding that the Community Foundation was just about raising funds. But it sounds like you also do research, advocacy and promote collaboration between organizations. It seems like you are the connecting entity — the center of many spokes. Isn’t it funny, one of our board members, General Monroe, actually made that analogy years ago. Kind of like a hub. He drew a little diagram with spokes and everything. So you’re absolutely right. We have the added advantage, too, in that we don’t represent any one issue. For instance, aging. If an organization whose focus and mission is on aging issues, if they were trying to raise awareness, some people might look at that and say, ‘Well of course they’re going to say that because that’s their mission.’ The fact is that we can say the same thing, and people will go ‘Oh, it must be true.’ We recognize that’s part of our value proposition to the community, and so we are very strategic. We’re not going to say the sky is falling if it’s not. But if there are issues and opportunities to make this community better, we’re going to broadcast that. We’re going to work on those things. We’re going to celebrate those successes for the community. This is where I grew up. I’m going to leave it a better place than I found it. And I think that’s what we all strive for. What avenues do you use to inform the public of the important issues? We do a couple things. We print research. We might commission reports and studies, and then we work with the media to help get that information out. We host forums and town halls, and we bring community leaders and philanthropists together to raise that awareness and to tackle it. We do grant programs to invest in pilot programs to begin to move the needle. And then we share what we’ve learned. Those are the best ways to advocate and to get people to pay attention. And it’s repeating and repeating and repeating and repeating. I think today’s consumption of information makes it harder. Trying to figure out how people consume information. Different ages consume it differently, and it makes it all the more challenging. But I think it’s exciting.

What are some of the greatest or hardest lessons you learned during your time as CEO? What I think I have learned is that change is hard. When you think about our work, it’s getting people to change their behavior. There’s some great books on how you get people to change their behavior. But it doesn’t happen overnight. How many years have we learned how people shouldn’t smoke cigarettes? But sometimes they still smoke. So getting people to change behavior takes dedication and commitment, and for those of us that want to see results all the time, really fast, it’s having patience. I’m learning to have patience every single day. But changing behavior takes time, and a lot of different strategies, but eventually, we can begin to move the needle.

we do an environmental scan locally and we look to see where we could be the most impactful. If you were to increase the list of ten issues that matter, to a dozen issues that matter, what would number 11 and 12 be? I would have to say I would be challenged to come up with an 11 or 12, because that’s the most interesting thing about the ten

The Community Foundation of Broward currently has named 10 Issues That Matter [see sidebar]. These 10 issues are key to ensuring a better future for the community. Are any of these ten issues the nearest and dearest to your heart? Why? That’s a great question — probably dignity in aging. My mom lived to a wonderful age of 94 and she had a wonderful quality of life, but she was able to do that because she had children, and they wrapped around her and we made sure she didn’t suffer through challenges that a lot of older people do. You know Broward County has the highest population of 85+ in the nation. At a certain point there’s diminished capacity. And if you don’t have children to wrap around you, then how do you handle those issues that your life faces? And so, that’s probably one that is near and dear to my heart. But I gotta tell you, I love them all…They are all so important. And I think what we saw with the Coronavirus now, is the interrelationship of it all. It’s all connected. How did the ten issues that matter come about? About three or four years ago we stepped back from the work we were doing and our grant making and asked, ‘Are we being strategic? What’s changed in our community?’ We did an environmental scan with a combination of community round tables. We reached out to thought leaders. We did interviews with experts in various fields. And put that all together. We also looked at where there was not a lot of other folks playing. So, for instance, with school is cool, which is about education, we focus on middle school because in our research we learned there’s a lot of folks who are working on reading by third grade, and a lot of folks around the high school and graduating seniors to help them get into college or career ready, but nobody was focusing on middle school. So that’s a perfect example. We combine national research,

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issues that matter. They really are the fabric of the community. It’s hard-pressed to read the newspaper any single day and not see those issues bubbling up. But I’m sure I’ll think of some good ones on my car ride home. In an interview with Fort Lauderdale Illustrated in 2017, you told the story of Margaret Roach. You said she was a real leader in the African-American community who came to you to create a small fund with Community Foundation of Broward. She asked you “Well, what should I make my fund be about?” You responded, ‘If you could create a magic wand, what’s important to you?’” You then proceeded to help her leave a legacy for African-American boys in middle school who get peer pressured to do bad. Her money has been put to that use for more than 10 years. I want to now ask you the same question you posed to Roach. After your decades of service helping others to leave lasting legacies, if you had a magic wand for Broward County, what would you do with it? I think the magic wand for our community is the power of collaborations. We must stay vigilant on organizations

working together — where you can say 1+1+1 = 10, not 3 — so that we magnify the impact of our roles. I think that would be what I would want. It [collaboration] is there, but it could be better and stronger, where government, business, community groups and the nonprofit sector are all at the table together. Oftentimes collaboration sounds easy, but it’s very hard work. It usually means people have to step away from their ego. It means they oftentimes have to step aside from their timelines. Sometimes they have to step away from an original strategy and morph and adapt to a better way. It’s so easy to say, ‘Oh well, I’ll just knock it our myself. And just do it.’ But it’s probably not as effective. So, I’d say more collaboration. And pride. I think more people are calling Broward County home, but I would like to see greater pride in the community. What are your plans after retiring? Travel was big on that list. Now, not so much. Now maybe some home improvement. But my husband now says ‘Now that you’re retired, do not be giving me that big honey-do list!”

10 ISSUES THAT MATTER

The following ten issues are the Community Foundation of Broward’s key areas of focus.

DIGNITY IN AGING

ART OF COMMUNITY

ECO BROWARD

YOUTH WORK

ANIMAL WELFARE

Florida has the highest concentration of older Americans in the country, and Broward has Florida’s fastest growing population of people over 85. Over the next 12 years, seniors who are 80-84 years old will grow by 73% according to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs projections from 2017. Although Broward is widely considered a paradise for retirees, many seniors struggle to live the good life. They need help with everyday activities like driving, cooking, finances and personal care. Current services for seniors are fragmented, making them hard to find and inaccessible. The waitlists are long. Seniors will continue to outlive their retirement income and need help that is currently not available. The Foundation’s goal is to address holes in the safety net, the isolation of seniors, the limited finances of seniors and the poor perception of elders.

The arts ignite creativity, invoke community pride and create a sense of place that connects people to where they live and to each other. Unfortunately, the arts face many challenges. As Broward grows, the art and culture scene is not keeping pace with the demand for accessible and affordable opportunities to engage. As a result, people seek arts outlets in neighboring counties. State and local budget cuts result in arts organizations suffering. 89% of arts allocations were cut in 2018 followed by only a slight increase in the 2019 state budget. Also, private arts giving is a small slice of total philanthropic giving. The Foundation’s goal is to embed the arts into the DNA of Broward in ways that ignite creativity and build community pride and identity. The Foundation ultimately wants Broward to be recognized as the artistic melting pot of South Florida.

The health of the community is contingent on promoting a healthy and more resilient environment. The dangerous effects of climate change, fueled by manmade pollution, put the community’s health at risk. Florida’s sea level is expected to rise 2 feet by 2060, according to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Flooding – along the coast and inland – will force people out of homes, close businesses and threaten the drinking water supply. Climate change will also increase temperatures and intensify extreme weather events. Broward County’s climate resiliency requires immediate intervention to create a healthy, resilient and sustainable community. The Foundation’s goal is to make Broward a more livable, resilient and sustainable place to call home.

Based on data from CareerSource Broward, the county’s youth unemployment rate remains consistently higher than other age groups. Employers report that young people are deficient in: problem solving, critical thinking, dependability, oral and written communications and professionalism/ work ethic. Without these job opportunities, they are at an increased risk for a host of negative outcomes including: long spells of unemployment, poverty, criminal behavior, substance abuse and incarceration. The Foundation’s goal is to shape tomorrow’s workforce today, helping young people gain skills through hands-on employment opportunities.

Unfortunately, more than 30,000 domesticated animals become homeless and 12,000 native wild animals need care annually. Unwanted cats and dogs are often surrendered to public shelters or become strays. Without a safe permanent home, more shelters, adoption programs, or medical care, these roaming animals become a nuisance and ultimately become impounded and euthanized in some cases. The Foundation’s goal is to ensure that Broward’s animals, both wild and domesticated, are treated with respect and live safely without threat, abuse or neglect.‍

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Q&A WITH JENNIFER O’FLANNERY ANDERSON, PH.D, WHO WILL START AS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD’S NEW PRESIDENT/CEO ON AUGUST 17

Please introduce yourself and give us a quick synopsis of the career path you’ve taken. How did you arrive at this new opportunity? I’m Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson. I have been a resident of Broward County for 21 years. In my time here I earned a Ph.D from Florida Atlantic University. I was the Chief of Staff to the President of FAU. I became the CEO of the United Way of Broward, and then I went back to FAU as a Vice President, and then became the Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations at Nova Southeastern University. What interests me in this role was that it actually pieced together elements of all of my jobs in the last 20 years in kind of a perfect way. In fundraising. In community impact. Collaboration and engagement. Economic Development. Each of those has a role in the Community Foundation. As I went through the process of interviewing for the job, I kind of went through a personal journey of really figuring out what I wanted to do, and where I could find my next professional role to be personally and professionally fulfilling. And where I could perhaps have an impact. So this role just seemed like it was my destiny.

Since 2013, you served as Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations at Nova Southeastern University, where you led the university’s first capital campaign, which raised $267 million in philanthropic giving and is currently the largest capital campaign ever done in Broward County. Tell us more about this accomplishment. What strategies did you use that were successful? What lessons did you learn that you think will benefit your new role? A few things. One: we had a clear plan of attack. We had an operating plan. We had delineated roles for volunteers, staff and academic leadership. We identified the most critical needs of the institution and how we could build compelling cases for giving...And I think using research, data and ana-

RIGHT Diamond Santos, Youth Work is among the foundation’s 10 Issues That Matter Courtesy of The Community Foundation of Broward

ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE

BROWARD PRIDE

SCHOOL IS COOL

CANCEL CANCER

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54% of Broward workers are employed in low-wage service sector occupations with hourly wages and live paycheck to paycheck. Their income does not match Broward’s high cost of living. The Foundation’s goal is to move struggling families from surviving to thriving by providing a hand up, and not a handout. By supporting individuals and families from spiraling into economic despair, the Foundation hopes to break the cycle of poverty for the next generation. Federal, state and local research reveals that when the number of residents living in poverty is reduced, crime rates go down, education levels increase, residents are healthier and future generations are more likely to be financially independent.

Broward has more same-sex couples, or households, than any other county in Florida. As the community and LGBT population continue to grow, issues arise and become more complex. The issues that affect Broward residents acutely affect LGBT residents. Based on a series of listening sessions hosted by the Community Foundation of Broward, the Foundation learned LGBT residents feel confined and seek inclusion and acceptance within the entire community. But the broader community lacks sensitivity to their unique needs. LGBT residents ‘go back in the closet’ or hide their LGBT identity rather than seek help from non-LGBT social service organizations. Without inclusion and acceptance built into the culture of non-LGBT social service organizations, LGBT residents will not receive equal and fair treatment and/or have equal opportunities in employment, housing and health care. The Foundation’s goal is to unite our diverse community to ensure equality, justice and inclusion of our LGBT neighbors throughout Broward.

Only 53% of young people in America’s 50 largest cities graduate from high school on time. 25 U.S. school districts produce 1/5 of all U.S. dropouts. Broward is one of them. Research tells us that middle school is a fork in the road for school and graduation success or failure. The Foundation’s goal is to increase high school graduation rates to 90% by focusing on middle school success.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., exceeded only by heart disease, and accounts for nearly one of every four deaths. Broward has the second highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in Florida. The Foundation believes every Broward resident diagnosed with cancer should have the very best treatment and support right here in Broward, and not have to travel, which is inconvenient and costly. The Foundation’s goals are to advance local, breakthrough cancer research that makes lifesaving clinical trials accessible to all Broward residents, and to help patients and their families face cancer with support services that reduce levels of stress and anxiety.

The prevalence of chronic diseases linked to the obesity epidemic, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and cancer, has increased sharply. Communities throughout the country, including Broward, are plagued by the effects of unhealthy lifestyles. According to the 2016 Florida Health Charts, 63% of adults are obese or overweight, and children born after 2010 will be the first generation in our nation’s history to die younger than their parents due to this epidemic. The Foundation’s goal is to empower adults to take control of their health to prevent and reverse serious lifestylerelated illnesses.

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lytics, which is hard. It is really hard for you to force yourself to do research, look at numbers, manage your database, and use it. You really want to go on your gut instinct, but you really need to use the systems and data. So we added that as well. The last thing is we also focused on endowed gifts. A traditional campaign is usually focused on a building, or a piece of equipment, or a new piece of land, or adding a new program... But with this campaign, one third were endowments. This had never been done for NSU. Here [at the Community Foundation] we’re building an endowment for the whole community. So I think it’s taking what I learned [at NSU] and layering it on a community-wide platform.

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mother’s day. She would go to the florist and buy buckets of daises and buy bolts of ribbon and we would sit the day before mother’s day and tie bows on hundreds of daises. Our family would stand and hand out daisies to the members of the congregation. These are just little things. I was five years old and we did it every year. So my father, in a way, did it on a big scale, with an entire church and the mission work. And then my mother did it on a very personal scale, with her own family, as a teacher with her students and with finding her role in the church. She would

In addition to the professional roles you already mentioned, you have also volunteered for, and sat on the boards of many Broward nonprofit organizations, including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, PACE Center for Girls and Funding Arts Broward. Obviously, you have had a heart for service for a long time. Where do you think this heart comes from? Oh my parents. My father is a retired Presbyterian minister and my mom is an early education, special education teacher. So our whole life has been, I hope, about thinking of others. Being embedded in a community. Giving service to others. Think-

find simple ways that we could touch people’s lives. And my dad would do it on a bigger scale. For me, there was magic in that. I hope it’s in my DNA.

ing of others. And living a simple life so that could happen. I have two great role models in my parents. I think that my work ethic and my integrity, and my care and compassion for others, I hope, comes through. And if it does, I attribute it to my parents. I can remember back to five. Maybe four. When you leave church, you know the minister stands out front every Sunday. As soon as we could be on our own, the Sunday school teacher would say ‘Jennifer you can go.’ And I would go and stand with my dad and shake hands. And then I remember my mom started a tradition on

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Y‍ ou are a 21-year resident of Broward County. What changes have you seen in the county in that time, for better, or worse? One of the things that struck me when I moved here from Tampa was the diversity of people and the intensity and energy and pace...it was like warp speed to what I was used to in Tampa. So over the past 20 years, that’s just exacerbated. Something I’ve also seen grow is the dichotomy of the rich and those who don’t have enough. I feel like as you look at the community, the wealth has increased, but the poverty has increased. And the fact that we have such a wealthy community but 50% of our kids go to Title 9 schools that provide free breakfast and lunch. To me, that’s a gap. That’s increased a lot and that’s always concerning to me. Another improvement has been the love of the arts. I feel as though the arts community has blossomed here, and in very unique and creative ways. Sort of non-traditional ways. And I think the recognition of the environment as something important to our hearts and to our pocketbooks, especially in the boating community. It has an economic and a health connection as well. I think we are progressive in that.

As I asked Linda before, are any of the ten issues that matter nearest and dearest to your heart? I would say I am struggling with aging parents right now. I am facing that. So for me, the concept of aging dignified, in an honorable manner, having the support services there — I feel really connected to that one, because I’m living it with my parents. And I also think about Linda’s point, about having the highest rate of people over 85 in the nation. And we also have one of the highest rates of seniors living in poverty. So if you compound an aging population with people who don’t have the resources to age in place or get the medical care or food or medicine they need, that really complicates matters. And then I would say, the arts. I think how we bring the arts back and how we fill the gap of not being able to experience art in the traditional way. I feel like that’s a real immediate issue for us because arts round out our lives. They complement the education process. They inspire us. And we’re not getting that. Or we’re having to seek it out in different ways. So I think at this time, that one speaks to me strongly, too. But all of them. If you were to increase the ten issues that matter to the dozen issues that matter, what would number 11 & 12 be? I think the issues of mental health and social justice. I think those are two prevalent things that we have to grapple with. In 2018, the Community Foundation of Broward launched the Be Bold Leadership Campaign with the goal of raising $500 million by the Foundation’s 40th anniversary in 2024. $144 million was raised during the campaign’s first two years. Do you have strategy for accomplishing this goal by 2024? Well that’s going to be my job. That’s the ultimate challenge. I think the strategy is to grow the outreach of the organization. How can we engage with more people in philanthropy and in supporting the Community Foundation of Broward? How do we use our volunteer network and our expertise and our issues that matter to share that countywide in a strategic way?

So I think we need a gradual and strategic method to expand our reach throughout the county and speak to the issues that matter in that area. Also, how do we engage the next generation and let them know what the Community Foundation is? What’s the value of an endowment? And how can we start now? We have to build a pipeline of supporters for the future. My first rule though is the Hippocratic Oath, to do no harm. I think the Foundation is doing so many things right. My goal is to maintain that and enhance it, to test and try new things, and see what sticks.

Why do you think charitable giving is so important at this moment in history? So Alexis de Tocqueville came to the United States in the 1850s from France because the concept of democracy was kind of French — I guess the philosophers had written about it. And we were implementing it in the United States in a way that other people and philosophers and countries had talked about. So he came here to study American democracy and what was different about it. Was it working? Why? He found in the 1850s that on the local levels, in communities, people were donating and conFor us, at this time, when governments are tributing and helping their fellow brothers and paralyzed and we are facing an avalanche of sisters through churches and through services, health, economic and social unrest — in all three — and that they were doing that on a local level. Not governments, but people, were owning and I think it’s philanthropy that is going caring for their communities. And he identified to be the change agent. that as one of the differentiating factors of what made democracy work, and what made it unique in America. How do we develop more of an awareness here in LightI would say 170 years later, I think it’s still the same. For us, house Point? We just funded a project here in a park. So how do at this time, when governments are paralyzed and we are we help people know about that? How do we introduce the dofacing an avalanche of health, economic and social unrest — nor to the community? Maybe that would attract other people. in all three — I think it’s philanthropy that is going to be the ABOVE FIU Biomolecular Sciences Institute — change agent. Y Cancel Cancer is one of the foundation’s 10 Issues That Matter AUGUST 2020 • pointpubs.com

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GO FISH AND DO GOOD FILLET FOR FRIENDS, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUP WORKS TO FEED THE HUNGRY WITH SURPLUS FISH. AND DURING A PANDEMIC WITH HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, THE GROUP FINDS ITSELF HELPING TO FILL A GROWING NEED.

LEFT TO RIGHT Colin Riley, Dalen Michaels, Nicholas Sanchez, Harrison Konsker, and Ben Mores of Fillet For Friends at the Lighthouse Point Marina

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Harrison Konsker had an idea. What if he and his best friend Maccabee Herman plus few of their closest friends could somehow use surplus fish caught by locals to feed the hungry in South Florida? And now as the coronavirus blows through our community, leaving a trail of unemployed Floridians in its wake, Konsker's idea is helping to feed food insecure South Florida Families.

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Fillet For Friends is the non-profit 501 (c)(3) Konsker started soon after being diagnosed with a benign desmoid tumor. While he had been fishing since he was 6-years-old, he only got serious about it after his diagnosis forced him to quit the lacrosse team at Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton. With extra time on his hands, he and his best friend turned their attention to fishing. As they became more experienced anglers, their catch increased exponentially. "We needed to solve a problem we faced after each of our fishing trips: what should we do with all of this extra fish? After some thought, we both decided that there was no way the two of us could eat all these fish, even after passing some on to our extended family and friends. So, in 2014

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we reached out to local food banks to find a way to blend our fishing success with a community initiative, and that's when Fillet For Friends was born," Konsker wrote in an email. According to Konsker, Filet for Friends has traveled around Florida to collect over 2,500 pounds of fresh fish that has helped feed over 5,000 families. In 2016, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Filet For Friends for efforts around South Florida. And in 2017, the group was honored at the FWC Commission meeting for helping those in need in the local community. Additionally, in 2018, Congressman Ted Deutch acknowledged Filet For Friends for its positive impact across Florida.

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When the Fillet For Friends crew heard that the Trash Can Slam Fishing Tournament was back on after the lockdown, they leapt into action. At the end of the tournament, the organization collected 350 pounds of fresh fish at the Lighthouse Point Marina, which they delivered to Boca Helping Hands. According to Konsker, Boca Helping Hands was very grateful for the donation. The group is busy lining up more tournaments in order to collect more fish. Konsker writes that Florida fishers

GET INVOLVED Fillet for Friends is always looking for supporters and donors to get involved with the organization. If you are passionate about fishing, helping the hungry, or looking for ways to get involved in the community, sign up as a volunteer or team member and donate your caught fish. HOW TO HELP • ALERT THE FILET FOR FRIENDS ABOUT FISHING TOURNAMENTS

as not all tournament are well-publicized.

•JOIN THE TEAM. The group is looking for a social media manager and a tournament coordinator. This is a prime opportunity high school students looking for community service hours. •EXTRA FISH? Donate your personal catch. Contact Emily Elhilow,

COO at 561-598-9817 For more information visit filletforfriends. org

•DONATE If fishing isn’t your thing, but you still want to support the group, donations can be made through either PayPal or the group’s Facebook page.

OPPOSITE Harrison Konsker filets fish to be donated at the Lighthouse Point Marina BELOW Fish was donated to Boca Helping Hands

are very generous right now during these tough times. "Fishermen like us recognize that it's time to help the soup kitchens combat the meat shortages and the increase in hungry citizens," he wrote in an email. Currently, Fillet for Friends is offering to travel all across Florida to pick up donated fish. The group will be there with a quick call to ice, fillet, and vacuum seal surplus fish to deliver to their affiliated soup kitchen or one of the angler's choice. (See sidebar for contact information.) The group has set a goal to deliver 500 pounds of fish in the next two months. As an organization, they recognize the community's food shortage and the increased need to serve the less fortunate. Born and raised in South Florida, Konsker attended Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton. Currently, he is a rising sophomore at Standford University in Palo Alto, California, studying computational biology with hopes to become a physician. Konsker wrote, "To this day, our goal remains to use our love for fishing to provide protein-packed, nutritious, and delicious fillets of fish to those who need it most."

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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KEY $ Inexpensive (under $20) $$ Moderate ($21-$40) $$$ Expensive ($41-$65) $$$$ Pricey (over $65)

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

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat kept se-

cret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL 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. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. You can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. 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 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD The menu at Papa’s goes be-

yond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders plus an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$ Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$ 74 pointpubs.com •

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And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7820100 $$ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need any more? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect

place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a 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,. Delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-7817550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlook-

ing a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD Enjoy 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-n-chips. 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

Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is 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 its fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites 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. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

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This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN For a traditional German

meal, try the wiener schnitzel — 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. 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 in 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 $

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

This brewery at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch plus a Scotch egg which is a soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then deep fried. All the beers are brewed on-site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

Wine Down Thursday Half off all wine all day with purchase of an entree

Jazz Brunch - Sun., August 2 • Brunch Menu Served 7:30am - 3pm • Live Music • 10am-2pm

Full Moon Fever - Sun., August 2 Food Specials • Live Music 5-9pm

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restau-

Live Music Dockside

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita,

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-9pm

rant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

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

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than

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

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

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2841 Marina Circle Lighthouse Point

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

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

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

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch

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

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. This is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-5324567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian

eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable

Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

and warm. 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. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.

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. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954317-1371 $$

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open

for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more. They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

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

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

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954941-7830 $$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is

so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intra-

coastal, 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. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic

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

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

Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

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

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

shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN 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. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on At-

lantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

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

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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Dining Out DEERFIELD BEACH

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for aMex-

ican dinner and drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the

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

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets bet-

ter from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials

and most of their dinner plates feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Enjoy all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas. There is outdoor patio seating and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous. We enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it

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

Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual

Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order.

Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations,

they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754220-8932 $-$$

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Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to a daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., 954-783-7714 $

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual

Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Mon-

day-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $

Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian

favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$

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 $ Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$ Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian

restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just purchased

by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths. 438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

The Chicken Box & More. • SOUTHERN This small spot with just a couple of tables serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. The fried pork chops were delicately coated and crispy with a side of stellar. They serve several flavors of wings for your wing-consuming pleasure. We will surely be back for more. If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, this is the spot. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together

to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596- 5949 $-$$

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850 $

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu,

you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954480-8402 $

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner

New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $

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Floating in an inner-tube along a lazy river might be the perfect antidote to — shall we say — these stressful times. The 5-acre Explorer Island water park, which includes a winding, lazy river, water slides, an interactive splash zone and much more, is one of the highlights of Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Adults can enjoy the adult-only pool, 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, and The Spa at Four Seasons. Dive-In movies are offered three times per week at the family pool, and many other activities

from golf clinics to access to The Spa’s relaxation lounges are offered complimentary — all with no resort fee. Four Seasons Resort Orlando offers six on-property restaurants. And if you are trying to avoid crowds, the resort also offers an In-Room Dining menu. Resort guests ages 5 and younger dine free at Four Seasons Resort Orlando restaurants when dining with a paid adult. The Four Seasons has embarked on a new global health and safety program, Lead With Care. Four Seasons is focused on enhancing cleanliness, guest comfort, safety and employee training. Also, high touch surfaces throughout the resort, including all guest rooms, are being treated on an intensified cleaning and sanitizing schedule. Special pricing is being offered over select dates exclusively for Florida residents through September 30, 2020. The offer is available only by telephone reservation: 407-313-4900. A valid Florida state identification will be required at the time of check-in. Y

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