Lighthouse Point Magazine, February 2022

FEBRUARY 2022

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Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year

A Local Mother and Daughter Duo Star in a New HBO Reality Series Relationships 101

Valentine’s Cookie Recipe Happy Snaps, Dining Guide and More!

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2665 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point | $1,875,000 3 Bed | 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath | 55’ Waterfront

2524 NE 27th Street, Lighthouse Point | $5,995,000 5 Bed | 6 Full, 1 Half Bath | 90’ Waterfront

4300 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek | $2,950,000 4 Bed | 4 Bath | Waterfront

Cathy Prenner 954.415.1057 Cathy@prenner.com

2536 NE 27th Street, Lighthouse Point | $2,395,000 2 Bed | 3 Bath | 90’ Waterfront

1841 NE 25th Street Lighthouse Point, FL

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2865 NE 32nd Street, Lighthouse Point | $5,950,000 5 Bed | 5 Full, 1 Half Bath | 203’ Waterfront

Under Contract - Our Buyer

3751 NE 31st Ave Lighthouse Point | $2,499,000 6 Bed | 4 Full, 2 Half Bath | 90’ Waterfront

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2797 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point | $1,950,000 4 Bed | 3 Full, 1 Half Bath | 94’ Waterfront

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2372 NE 28th Court, Lighthouse Point | $3,250,000 5 Bed | 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath | 168’ Waterfront

Under Contract

2740 NE 8th Court, Pompano Beach | $2,285,000 5 Bed | 4 Bath | 80’ Waterfront

2770 NE 23rd Street, Pompano Beach | $3,900,000 5 Bed | 6 Full, 2 Half Bath | 87’ Waterfront

Cathy & Jack Prenner Byant Roepnack 954.415.1057 954.410.6697 Cathy@prenner.com Bryant@prenner.com

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Presents: A Premiere Fundraising Gala for 2022 March 18, 2022 ~ Sunset to Moonrise (7pm - 11pm)

This year we are changing things up a bit and making the event more private, personable, and exclusive.

Don’t lose this opportunity to make your tax-deductible contribution and share a night to remember with us.

Our theme this year? The Roaring ‘20’s.

So for a rip-roaring time, come celebrate the Lighthouse’s 115th birthday!

Per person $200 ~ Table of 8 at $1550 For more information contact Debbie Divich at: (786) 251-0811 Purchase tickets at [eventbrite.com](http://eventbrite.com/) or scan the QR code with your camera to reserve your table

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4/2.5 • 2 Car Garage • Updated Home Pool and Spa • Tiki Hut List Price: $650,000

3/2.5 • 2 Car Garage • Waterfront Pool • Cul-de-Sac Sold Price: $1,375,000

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We Expanded our Team Laurie Summa

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Broker/Associate 954.648.2065 HaleSells@gmail.com

We are excited to announce The Premier Luxury Team is expanding. In order to continue offering superb concierge service in this thriving market it was only natural to add more professional seasoned agents to our team.

We have offices from Ft. Lauderdale to Stuart and are available for all your real estate needs.

Please welcome from left to right, Diane Duque-Mumme, Sheri Normandin, Katy Wells & Caryn Gunn.

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Karen Larrea and her daughter Breana of Pompano Beach star in HBO’s “My Mom, Your Dad.” Photo courtesy of HBO Max

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The Newcomer’s Guide to South Florida

A wave of retiring baby boomers and folks working remotely now call the Sunshine State home. We’ve compiled some of our area’s highlights for these newcomers. Of course, we could have filled a gazillion pages with more Florida fun. And even if you’re a local, the guide will remind you why you live here in the first place and perhaps encourage you to seek out a new adventure.

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Reality Sets In

Meet locals Karen Larrea and her daughter Breana who star in the new HBO Max reality series “My Mom, Your Dad.” The show features single adults living together while unbeknownst to them, their college-age kids are manipulating their exploits behind the scenes. Richard Rosser talked to the mother-daughter duo about reality television and their time on the show.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around Town

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City Beat

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Happy Snaps

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Personal Development

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Legal Matters

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Financial Fitness

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Get Psyched

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Fish Tales

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Last Resort

Love your birthday.

A smattering of information and happenings.

Stay up to date on Lighthouse Point news and beyond.

Photographer Jeff Graves captures the action at youth flag football and pickleball.

Small adjustments in your habits can lead to big results over time.

If you have equity in your home, prepare a trust to avoid probate.

Back to basics — what is wealth planning really?

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Dr. Jill Selbach offers a primer on how to maintain a healthy relationship.

The deep dropping secret.

Jim Terlizzi explains his frustration with participation trophies.

Bake chocolatey cookies for the people you love.

Some affordable wines from France.

When you can’t decide where or what to eat, consult our comprehensive dining guide for ideas.

Explore The Mohonk Mountain House in the Hudson River Valley in Upstate New York.

FREE DENTAL IMPANTS SEMINAR Thursday, February 24th at 4:00pm Free Educational Seminar for the Community and the General Public

Meet the team, tour our new state-of-the-art center, FREE 3D CT scan, ask questions, relaxing environment, find a solution to your dental needs, learn about financing plans, refreshments, please call (954) 988-5000 to R.S.V.P., limited seating in auditorium. Our team has completed over 10,000 cases. Last Program in September was completely full. Call today to reserve!

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Creatively Speaking

Happy Birthday to Me USE YOUR BIRTHDAY TO SEE THE BETTER PARTS OF HUMANITY

BY SUSAN ROSSER

Last month, I committed to writing a year’s worth of columns on love in this space. At the time, it felt like a towering commitment.

Yet, it is fitting my first essay on love should coincide with February and Valentine’s Day. My birthday also happens to be in February.

So to kick off my love project, I will share why I love my birthday.

In a nutshell, people are super friendly and kind to me on my birthday. So, some time ago, I figured, why not expand on that?

For years and years, I never reminded anyone it was my birthday. Of course, my family and close friends remembered. But that’s it. So, birthday good wishes were restricted to a relatively limited group. I would swing into work and feel a twinge of disappointment when I was not blasted with birthday greetings.

This lack of enthusiasm was not because I was some sort of miserable person with no friends; no one wished me a happy birthday simply because they did not know it was the anniversary of my birth.

I can’t remember precisely when I changed course, but somewhere along the line, I rewrote my birthday playbook. Now I’ll tell anyone it’s my birthday — from the cashier at Publix to the receptionist at my dentist — anyone. Nearly everyone seems tickled to learn it’s my birthday, and naturally, they wish me well.

Each interaction serves up a big slice of happiness which has far fewer calories than cake.

At best, my evidence is anecdotal, but I assume most people don’t trot around town advertising their own birthdays. But aren’t we all entitled to one day out of 365 where we are indeed the center of attention, if not the universe?

It is easy to sink into an abyss of negative thoughts and assume a zillion imbecilic people are out there just waiting to ruin your day. We read stories of atrocious behavior on airplanes and restaurants and consequently believe the world is full of sourpusses.

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But on my birthday, each “happy birthday” uttered brightens my day and goes a long way towards rejuvenating my sense of community and faith in humanity. If you give people the chance to wish you well, they take it.

And I enjoy my birthday so much that I have extended my celebration to the entire month. Thankfully I was born in February, so my indulgence is limited to 28 days. And truth be told, I don’t go around telling total strangers that I am in the midst of my birth month for an entire month. Generally speaking, I use my birth month to get my family to do things they might otherwise not be inclined to do. I am mainly talking about laundry and dishes here.

I started this whole project of columns of love because I wanted to focus on positive things. Thanks in part to my awful habit of doom scrolling when I can’t sleep, I woke up today feeling pretty disheartened, but then I began work on this column and instantly felt more optimistic.

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The Renaissance Festival

WHEN: Feb. 5 - Mar. 20, 2022 WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, COST: $32/adult 1-day pass, $14/child 1-day pass (children under 5

are free) Season passes and group rates are available WHAT: Browse through the Enchanted Artisan Marketplace where over 100 merchants demonstrate and sell their wares.

Behold blown glass, hammered pewter, wooden toys, hand-tooled leather, weaponry, unique pottery, abundant clothing, and a wealth of other riches. Applaud hundreds of performers on twelve stages but all around you! You’ll meet sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, wenches, and more! Feast on a cornucopia of foods fit for royalty! Visit the pubs and toast the royal court with a tankard of cold ale or hard cider. There is so much to do at the festival. Experience the adventure that is the one and only Florida Renaissance Festival! Visit ren-fest.com for more information

Florida Taco Battle

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 26 | 6pm for VIP, 7pm general admission WHERE: Sanborn Square Park, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton COST: $55-$75/per person WHAT: Enjoy tacos from 15 different chefs, craft beer, wine, spirits, live entertainment and more. Festival attendees will vote for Florida’s best taco. OK, maybe not all of Florida, but you get the point.

Coconut Grove Art Festival WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 19 – Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 WHERE: The streets of Coconut Grove COST: $20/per person per day available at cgaf.com.

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art; it’s also a fabulous social event — your big chance to stop binging Netflix and get outside. Over 120,000 attendees from across the region pass through the gates of The Coconut Grove Arts Festival to experience a fine-arts festival that dates to 1963. This event presents more than 300 internationally recognized artists who were selected during a blind-jury process based on artistic merit.

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Around Town Styx in Concert WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 19 | 8pm WHERE: Pompano Beach

Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St. Pompano Beach COST: $49 – $300 WHAT: Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers many stylistic cornerstones, including “The Grand Illusion.”

“Lady,” “Man in the Wilderness,” “Crystal Ball,” “Come Sail Away,” “Mr. Roboto,” and so many more. The band is on a nationwide tour for their new album “Crash of the Crown.” The album ushers in a new era of hope, survival and prosperity.

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Casting Crowns the Healer Tour WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 03 | 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach

Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St. Pompano Beach

COST: $48 – $70 WHAT: GRAMMY® winning multi-

platinum group Casting Crowns has announced plans for the 24-city “Healer Tour” set to stop in Pompano Beach Mar. 3 2022. The tour follows the January release of the band’s brand new album, Healer (Jan. 14).

The Healer Tour will feature special guests We Are Messengers and Jonathan Traylor.

The Florida Follies

WHEN: Feb 19 | 10am - 1pm WHERE: Pompano Beach

Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Join City of Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin and community leaders at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for a free and friendly meetup in support of scholastic chess!

Spearheaded by Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan, in cooperation with mayors from throughout Broward County, the Mayors’ Chess Challenge draws attention to the benefits of chess in both the academic environment and in our community. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Instructors from the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess will be on hand to help those new to the game.

The New Florida Follies ia a group of more than 35 dancers who are 55 to 98 years young and donate their time and talent to performing all-new shows each year in South Florida.

Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to local children’s charities.

This year the group includes three former Radio City Music Hall Rockettes performing in the show! They will be presenting their brand new show CURTAIN UP! in January, February and March, 2022.

The New Florida Follies is produced by Emily Adams, and directed and choreographed by former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Cheryl Steinthal. The Follies cast includes former professional dancers such as Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, June Taylor dancers, NFL cheerleaders, Las Vegas and Latin Quarter showgirls, and more!

For performance information visit thenewfloridafollies.com.

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Around Town Pompano Beach Green Market

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 12 and 26 The green market is open on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9am-2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free to attend WHAT: Expect to find plenty of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables plus an array of gourmet foods, including pastries, honey, coffee and condiments. This is the perfect way to enjoy the cooler weather and kick-off a wonderful weekend.

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COST: Free WHAT: Experience a night filled with live music by local bands and a local DJ, art gallery openings at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, craft beer, food trucks, and artist vendors selling unique and artistic merchandise. Old Town Untapped takes place on first Friday of the month from 6-10 pm and is free for all ages to attend.

Best Foods for Optimal Dental Health

BY DR. GABRIELA ESPINOZA You’ve heard dentists go on and on about flossing and brushing to control bacteria and plaque.

Checkups, cleanings, flossing and brushing are the crucial for dental health, but here are the foods to eat for optimal dental health.

You’re likely aware of the foods and drinks to stay away from if you’re trying to keep your pearly whites looking good. Red wine and other acids can chip away at tooth enamel, sweets can lead to decay, and starchy foods can linger in your mouth.

But there are foods that promote good oral health. Incorporating the right foods into your diet can strengthen teeth and keep them in tip-top shape.

APPLES - It turns out that eating an apple a day doesn’t just keep the doctor away — it can ward off the dentist, too.

Apples are high in water, which stimulates saliva production and rids your mouth of bacteria and stray food particles that have overstayed their welcome. The fiber also stimulates the gums and acts as a mild astringent for your teeth, gently brightening them. Enjoy the fruit unpeeled, as many of its oral benefits are in the skin.

DAIRY - Calcium isn’t only good for

your bones — your teeth love it too. A lack of calcium can lead to tooth decay, as this mineral helps your teeth maintain structure. Getting enough calcium is a double whammy — not only will it strengthen teeth, but it also contributes to the remineralization process.

It’s essential to eat the right dairy products. Yogurt and kefir are also two calcium-rich dairy options that contribute to overall oral health. And as an immune-boosting bonus, the probiotics found in them increase the good bacteria throughout your body — including the ones that fight the bad, cavity-causing bacteria.

COCONUT - Practiced for centuries, coconut oil pulling is an oral detoxification procedure that’s been gaining traction.

It works by removing toxins from your mouth and creating a clean, antiseptic oral environment that prevents cavities and disease. Simply swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes.

Due to its natural antifungal and antiviral properties, coconut is incredibly effective at remedying tooth decay, killing bad breath, whitening teeth, and healing bleeding gums.

LEAFY GREENS - Is there anything leafy greens can’t fix? Because they’re high in vitamins and minerals and low in

calories, leafy greens are a fool-proof way to keep teeth healthy. The antioxidants and vitamins found in these powerful veggies combat cavities and serve as a sneaky calcium source to keep teeth strong.

NUTS - If you want a healthy mouth, it’s time to go nuts. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, take your pick — they’re all fantastic options. Nuts are loaded with various vitamins and minerals that benefit your teeth, and the chewing that’s needed to break them down for digestion increases saliva production, keeping your mouth nice and clean. The omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts strengthen teeth and support healthy gum tissue.

Dr. Gabriela Espinoza is an orthodontic and cosmetic dentist at PARK PLAZA DENTAL. She has over 10 years of experience caring for her patients. She received her dental degree (DMD) from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and completed a fellowship in Orthodontics at New York University. Dr. Espinoza focuses her practice on restorative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, Invisalign and Orthodontics. Her ultimate goal is to provide the best quality of care for all of her patients and to add to their overall sense of well-being. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Espinoza at Park Plaza Dental, please call 954-998-5000.

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City BEAT

BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Move Into Final Approval Stage The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club redevelopment project is moving closer to the conclusion of an approval process that began three years ago. Five final items will be coming to the City Commission for approval this month.

Terry Paterson, owner and developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, is proposing to build 21 luxury townhomes and one single-family home on a portion of the yacht club property that is currently used for tennis courts and parking. The proceeds from the sale of the residential units would be used to subsidize a new yacht club clubhouse, a new tennis center and a renovated children’s activity center.

The Planning and Zoning Board completed its review of the development agreement at its Dec. 7, 2021, meeting.

The City Commission, at its Jan. 11 meeting, approved on first reading the development agreement and an ordinance to rezone the yacht club property, located at 2701 NE 42nd Street, from a business district to a new Yacht Club-Mixed Use (YC-MU) zoning district, which included review of the proposed final site plan.

The development agreement and rezoning ordinance are slated to come back to the City Commission on Feb. 8 for a second reading, along with the second readings

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of a land use map amendment to permit residential uses on the property; a text amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan to clarify the permitted uses in the land use category assigned to the property; and an ordinance creating the Yacht Club-Mixed Use (YC-MU) zoning district.

The site plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board last October, subject to eleven conditions. The City Commission made determinations on those conditions during its review of the site plan on Jan. 11.

One of those conditions was that the City Commission review whether the three townhome buildings

ABOVE Rendering of proposed Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

proposed for the west side of the project site could have a larger separation between them to avoid a “wall effect” and to “create a better aesthetic view” for the residents who live across the canal.

There’s a separation of 24 feet between the two townhome buildings proposed for the east side.

However, on the west side, there is only 16 feet between the three townhome buildings. Spacing the townhome buildings on the west side further apart would require shifting two of the buildings to the south, which would need to be accommodated in the final design.

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Move Into Final Approval Stage CONTINUED

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Commission Vice President Sandy Johnson said she “feels strongly” that 16 feet between the buildings is enough. Commissioner Earl Maucker said he would like to see 24 feet, but it wasn’t “a dealbreaker” for him.

“I’ve struggled over this,” said Commissioner Jason Joffe, who thinks “less density is better.”

Commissioner Mike Long said he was “mixed on this,” and expressed concern about the buildings on the west side looking like “one big wall.”

The Commission voted 4:1 to keep the 16-foot building separation on the west side, with Joffe voting ‘no.’

Another condition the Planning and Zoning Board placed on its approval of site plan was that the City hire a traffic consultant to review the safety and efficacy of the proposed front entry of the yacht club, which includes booms that would open and close automatically for each car entering the site, serving as a traffic calming device.

The traffic consultant hired by the City reached the conclusion that the booms of the front entry, referred to as the “entry feature,” will not create a safety issue if proper stacking is provided.

The City Commission decided to add as a condition of its approval of the site plan a provision that if the City or developer determine the booms aren’t functioning as intended, the issue can be “reopened,” with the possibility of the booms being removed.

As part of its site plan discussion, the Commission confirmed that the developer will install an exterior wall and landscaping along NE

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42nd Street early in the first phase of the project to provide buffering from noise and construction debris, and that the City and Paterson will develop a permanent traffic calming

plan for NE 27th Terrace.

The Commission’s review of the development agreement included discussion of the project’s phasing plan and the duration of construction, which was set at 26 months for everything except the last five townhome units, plus a 14-month period to complete those units, making the maximum period 40 months. The Commission would be able to grant a oneyear extension if there were an unforeseen circumstance.

After spending approximately two-and-a-half hours on the rezoning ordinance and site plan

review, the Commission then spent almost two hours on the development agreement. The rezoning ordinance/site plan was approved with a 4:1 vote,

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with Joffe casting the ‘no’ vote.

The development agreement was approved with a 5:0 vote.

The City Commission meeting on Feb. 8 will start at 5:30pm, one hour earlier than usual, to allow more time to get through all the yacht club-related agenda items. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

The City’s Bond Projects Continue to Make Progress Despite Setbacks Construction of the city’s new fire station on Sample Road and new community center at Dan Witt Park is moving along, despite delays in receiving building materials.

In December, William Gallo, of Gallo Herbert Architects, who was hired as the City’s representative to oversee the bond projects, told the City Commission that a series of supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic had slowed the projects down, the most significant of which was a lack of roof insulation.

Gallo said that roof insulation for the fire station arrived late, and without it, no work could be done inside the building for a month.

“The job literally came to a halt except for stucco,” said Gallo.

All of the roof insulation has now been delivered and installed. There was difficulty getting the sealant layer for the roof, so tarps were installed on the roof in order to keep the inside of the building dry and allow for the interior work, which is in progress.

Roof insulation for the community center arrived sooner than the roof insulation for the fire station, and has been installed, as well as the roof’s tar paper sealant layer, which keeps the inside of the building dry.

Interior work on the community center is currently underway. The final metal roof covering has not been put in place yet.

Gallo noted that the community center also experienced an approximately one-month delay at the start of the job because of an issue with a gumbo limbo tree. The tree was scheduled to be removed, but the County said it had to be relocated, which involved a special

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root pruning process.

The original projected completion date for the community center and fire station was the end of December 2021 or early January 2022.

In December 2021, the revised estimated completion date for the community center was March 2022.

The fire station was lagging behind that, so in order to try to catch up on the schedule, the subcontractors have been working on most weekends.

Due to continued supply chain issues, the City is waiting to get an updated estimated completion date from the contractor, said Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast.

Progress is being made on the

city’s three other bond projects.

The foundation footings for the new public works administration building have been completed and site work is in progress. The renovation of an existing public works building to be used for fleet maintenance is underway, with interior work about half-way complete. For the proposed first floor expansion of the library, a survey of the site was carried out last month, and design plans will follow. Construction of the library

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The Lighthouse Point Fire Station under construction

project will be put out to bid.

The agreement the City has with the construction manager of the bond projects – Kaufman Lynn Construction – stipulates that change orders exceeding the guaranteed maximum price of a project by $20,000 or more must be approved by the City Commission.

In December, the City Commission authorized an additional $100,000 for change orders for the new Community Center, bringing the total authorization to $120,000. The increased amount covers change orders of approximately $50,000 that were awaiting approval, plus any further change orders that may arise, allowing the project to move forward without having to come back to the City Commission for approval.

Gallo said the change orders are due to supply chain issues, unforeseen conditions that were encountered, and valueadd items. Several of the change orders were for modifications in work requested by the police chief, city engineer and the fire inspector.

The guaranteed maximum price the City will pay for the community center is $2,527,189. The guaranteed maximum price the City will pay for the fire station is $7,620,377.

Troast noted the City has not yet spent any of the contingency from the bond funds.

Gallo said, overall, the bond projects are “in fine shape.”

Regarding the cost, he said “you’ll be at or under where you want to be.” Y

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HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS

Police Officer of the Year Officer Cole Hansen In keeping with its annual tradition, the City honored two of its first responders for their exceptional work during the past year.

Officer Cole Hansen was recognized as Police Officer of the Year by Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata for his accomplishments in 2021, which included important lifesaving actions and the prevention and resolution of criminal activity in Lighthouse Point through his “high degree of initiative, keen observations and quality investigative techniques.”

“It’s a great honor,” said Hansen. “I had a good year, so it feels good to be recognized and awarded for that.”

Hansen was hired by the Lighthouse Point Police Department in March 2020. Prior to that, he worked as an officer with the Brevard Police Department in Brevard, North Carolina, for almost three years, which was his first police job.

“He is an enthusiastic police officer with an excellent work ethic, outstanding customer service skills and a passion for police work,” said Licata.

Highlights of the work that earned Hansen distinction include his handling of a volatile domestic situation involving a local family. A husband and wife were having a heated argument because one of them felt the other wasn’t helping enough with their newborn child. The family credited Hansen’s calming demeanor and interpersonal skills with diffusing the situation and helping them to work through their problems.

In another instance, Hansen was dispatched to McDonald’s regarding

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a 911 hang-up call. Upon his arrival, Hansen saw an adult male lying on the floor suffering from an unknown medical condition. Hansen immediately placed the man in a recovery position and assessed his vital signs (weak pulse, shallow agonal breathing, purple lips and pin-point pupils). His training and experience suggested the man was suffering from an opioid overdose. Hansen administered Narcan, and within a short period of time the man started regaining consciousness and was subsequently transported to Broward Health North, where he received further medical care and recovered.

Hansen said the case he is most proud of involved an in-progress auto burglary he witnessed in the driveway of a home in the 2800 block of NE 44th Street. The subject was inside a resident’s vehicle, removing personal property. When the subject saw Hansen, he immediately fled on foot and Hansen pursued. Hansen caught the subject blocks away, and struggled to detain him as he violently resisted arrest. With the help of a fellow officer, the subject was taken into custody. It was later learned the arrestee had previously entered the victim’s home through an open garage door and removed personal belongings from the kitchen and living room — including the victim’s key fob, cash and credit cards — while the victim slept.

It was also discovered that the subject was in possession of stolen property, including a sizeable

amount of cash that had been taken from two burglarized vehicles belonging to other victims who lived on NE 45th Street. The 21-yearold offender had an extensive prior criminal record and was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple counts of auto burglary, residential burglary and auto theft.

Hansen was born and raised in Coral Springs. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, where he was on the lacrosse team all four years.

He was recruited to play lacrosse at Brevard College in North Carolina, where he earned a major in criminal justice and a minor in psychology.

In his senior year, he completed a six-month program at the Blue Ridge Community College Police Academy in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Hansen said he wanted to become a police officer because, in addition to helping others, he likes the camaraderie and team atmosphere, which he always had playing lacrosse.

In his free time, Hansen, who now lives in Tamarac, enjoys spending time with family, going to Florida Panthers hockey games and playing golf.

Hansen likes working as a police officer in Lighthouse Point because “the community is very welcoming.”

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS

Firefighter of the Year Kevin Padden The honor of being named the Lighthouse Point Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Firefighter/ Paramedic Kevin Padden.

“Firefighter Padden is one of our brightest stars and strives for customer service second to none,” said Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Jeff Moral. “We are very proud of his achievements and continued efforts to make Lighthouse Point a safer place for residents and visitors.”

“It’s great to be recognized,” said Padden, “but I think there are many people in the department that contribute greatly and are worthy.”

Padden was hired by the Lighthouse Point Fire Department in 2018. Before that, he was a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Tampa (2013-2018), Monroe County Fire Rescue in the Florida Keys (2012-2013), and the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Fire Department (2005-2012).

Padden was recognized for the knowledge and experience he demonstrates when responding to medical and fire calls, “while creating a space where he lets people flourish, but is always there with a helping hand.”

In addition to being “a natural leader,” Padden was credited for volunteering his time willingly in order to create a better environment for all of his fellow firefighters.

Padden assisted with the yearly oil changes on all the apparatuses — the ladder truck, fire engine and two rescue vehicles — and with the routine cleaning and troubleshooting of the various small engines (“jaws of life” extrication equipment, power saws, hydraulic

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pumps and generators).

Padden was acknowledged for bringing ideas and solutions to the rescue supervisors of each shift, in order to create an efficient system that ultimately helps the residents and business owners of Lighthouse Point.

Padden also assisted with the delivery of new protocols and mentored a new firefighter/ paramedic.

Padden was born in Los Angeles and moved to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea with his parents when he was three. Upon their arrival, his father joined the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Fire Department as a firefighter, a position he retired from several years ago, although he’s still a provider for the EMS agency that serves Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Padden said he got his passion for the fire service from “growing up” in the fire house and being involved in the community.

“The only thing I actually really wanted to be was a firefighter,” said Padden.

While attending Pompano Beach High School, he was in the “Fire Explorer” on-the-job training program with the Lauderdale-ByThe-Sea Fire Department. Just before his senior year, he did his emergency medical technician (EMT) training at the Florida Medical Training Institute in Coconut Creek. He later graduated from the Broward Fire Academy, and got his paramedic certification from Hillsborough Community College while working with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Padden is also a state certified fire instructor and certified first-level (supervisory) fire officer.

When Padden saw that the Lighthouse Point Fire Department was hiring, he “jumped on the opportunity.” He liked the idea of working in Lighthouse Point because it’s a place where “you develop a relationship with everybody” — with the residents, business owners and city employees who work in other departments.

Padden currently resides in Pompano Beach. When he isn’t working, he enjoys going out on his boat and offshore fishing, as well as playing guitar and bass (especially rock and reggae).

Padden finds his job fulfilling because “there’s nothing better than knowing you had a positive impact on somebody in whatever capacity that may be – whether it’s saving someone in cardiac arrest, helping someone get into bed or someone who’s locked out of their vehicle.

Any of those little things can be rewarding as well.” Y

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Personal Development

Always Make Adjustments

BY CRAIG HALEY 2022 REPRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BOUNCE BACK FROM THE PREVIOUS TWO YEARS FILLED WITH OBSTACLES, CHALLENGES, AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS. EVERYONE WANTS THIS YEAR TO BE THEIR BEST YEAR SO FAR. Certainly, step one is to have clear goals and intentions. After that, you must take action to make those goals come to fruition. But what about what happens when your plan does not work out 100% of the time? Do you throw in the towel and give up? Of course not!

The next step is to evaluate your habits and routines to see if they are helping you or hurting you.

It’s time to wake up and realize that some habits you indulge could be compounding your life into a repeated disaster. The slightest adjustments to your daily routines can dramatically alter the outcomes in your life.

Again, I’m not talking about quantum leaps of change or a complete overhaul of your personality, character and life. We are talking about super small, seemingly inconsequential adjustments that can and will revolutionize everything.

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adjustments is that of a plane traveling from Los Angeles to New York City. If the plane’s nose is pointed only one percent off course — almost an invisible adjustment when the plane is sitting on the tarmac in Los Angeles— it will ultimately end up about 150 miles off course, arriving either in Albany, New York or in Dover, Delaware.

Such is the case for your habits. A single poor habit, which doesn’t look like much at the moment, can ultimately lead you miles off course from the direction of your goals and the life you desire.

Take a few minutes and review all your habits. Are some habits not causing you any challenges now, but they could be down the road?

Eliminating or changing certain habits can be tricky. One option could be to replace the habit with a better one. For example, swap out soda for sparkling water. Another option would be to avoid the temptation altogether. If you want to eat better, get all the junk food out of the house, so it will not tempt you. If you do not want to drink alcohol, don’t keep it in the house at all.

When the bad habit is easily accessible, your willpower will be tested. Don’t put yourself in that position!

The award-winning talk show host, Montel Williams had to make serious changes to his diet when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Instead of getting angry about the foods he could no longer eat, such as steak and mashed potatoes, he got excited about what he added to his diet.

He decided to focus on what he could eat, and he got excited about the delicious salmon and flavorful vegetables he enjoyed.

He could get excited about that because he genuinely liked those foods.

Making small adjustments in your habits and mindset can be a huge game-changer and get you on the fast track to success! Let’s make 2022 our best year ever! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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IN 2012, I WROTE AN ARTICLE RECOMMENDING AGAINST DOING A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST IF YOU WERE “UNDERWATER” WITH YOUR MORTGAGE. MANY OF MY clients had bought or refinanced from 2004 to 2006 at the top of the market.

However, the last nine years have seen significant increases in property values, particularly in 2021. This increase has resulted in many homeowners now having positive equity. If prices continue to rise, many more homeowners will have positive equity.

In the article I wrote in 2012, I advised clients to live long enough to see their properties increase in value to exceed the mortgage amount; at that time, they could come back to me to discuss a revocable living trust.

That time is now here.

Without equity in your home, it does not make sense to pay an attorney the fee and costs involved in creating a trust, since you would be burdening your heirs with a property that has a negative equity.

However, once that equity turns positive, you are doing your heirs a favor by eliminating the time and money involved in going through probate. Probate can take a year and cost thousands of dollars in fees and costs.

Remember also that the trust is called a “revocable living trust.” This means that, as long as you are alive, the trust remains with you. You can always

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sell your home and buy a new home as trustee of your trust. You do not need to change the trust unless you want to change the beneficiaries for the new property. You can also buy additional properties, in Florida or out of state, as trustee of your trust. If you are a Florida resident and own a home out of state, you will be able to transfer that property to your trust and avoid probate there as well.

Therefore, if you now have equity in your home, you should seriously consider creating a trust. Transferring your home to the trust will not change your homestead or your real estate taxes.

In addition, regardless of the equity in your home, it is extremely important to have current advance care directives to protect you if you are incapacitated.

These include the durable power of attorney (which must specifically include the address of your property) as well as the designation of health care surrogate and living will. New Florida laws could mean that your current documents need to be revised. 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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Financial Fitness

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AS YOU’RE PROBABLY AWARE, IT CAN BE ALL TOO EASY TO FOCUS ON JUST ONE ASPECT OF YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE — AND IN DOING SO, MISS OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS INCUR UNNECESSARY RISK. That’s where wealth planning comes in. Wealth planning is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually entail?

Wealth planning is all about examining your entire financial picture — not simply investments, although they’re included, but also your advanced needs. These might include wealth protection, tax mitigation, wealth transfer (also known as estate planning) and charitable giving.

Here’s a look at some key aspects of wealth planning and why they can be crucial to affluent families looking to make smart financial decisions. The basics of wealth planning include legal strategies and financial products that are readily recognized and generally appropriate for most wealthy families. Here are three examples: 1. TRUSTS — In many ways, trusts are cornerstone strategies for many successful individuals and families.

A trust is nothing more than a means of transferring property using a third party — the trust. Specifically, a trust lets you transfer title of your assets to trustees for the benefit of the people you want to take care of (your designated beneficiaries). The trustee will carry out your wishes on behalf of your beneficiaries.

Trusts can be flexible wealth planning tools. You can use them in all sorts of ways to transfer your wealth and determine how it is to be deployed. Trusts also can prove to be very useful in shielding your assets from plaintiffs and creditors. Depending on the kind of trust, there are different tax consequences. For example, a trust could enable you to sell appreciated assets without paying any taxes on the increase in the value of those assets from the time you acquired them.

2. PARTNERSHIPS — As with trusts, there are various types of partnerships. They can determine how the partners address ownership issues, and they have varying tax benefits. For example,

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within the business world, disharmony among family members or unrelated business partners can mean a higher tax bill if the owners are forced to divide assets among the partnership’s members. Through the use of specific partnership structures, business owners can divide their companies’ assets in ways that can eliminate taxes.

3. LIFE INSURANCE — Death and taxes are certainties for everyone. The very wealthy, for instance, face hefty taxes on their estates when they pass away. And while there are ways to mitigate estate taxes through wealth planning, most are underutilized. One

area that has captured the interest of the affluent is the use of life insurance policies to help pay estate taxes. While life insurance can cover estate tax liabilities, this does not mean the estate taxes will not still need to be paid. Y Gregory Edwards, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC is a principal at Lawless, Edwards, & Warren - Wealth Management. Please call Greg at 561-361-8140 ext 231 if you would like to discuss your estate plans.

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Get Psyched

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BY DR. JILL SELBACH

RELATIONSHIPS ARE TRICKY. WE LEARN TO NAVIGATE THEM BETTER AS TIME GOES ON, LEARNING FROM EACH RELATIONSHIP. SOME OF US KNOW ABOUT HEALTHY relationships by watching people who are in good relationships.

Others are not as fortunate to have role models and don’t know what constitutes a healthy relationship. Relationships take work like anything meaningful in life. So what are the makings of a good relationship?

COMMITMENT: When someone puts time, effort and energy into a relationship, it shows commitment. Show your partner they are a priority with your actions, not just your words. Take an interest in by really seeing the world through their perspective.

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LOVE AND AFFECTION: Everyone has ideas about what makes them feel loved. It is essential to find out what your partner’s love language is. It may be very different from yours. Learn what makes them feel loved. Is it spending quality time, acts of kindness, gifts, words of affirmation or physical affection?

RESPECT: Respect your partner warts and all. Over time the best foot that was put forward starts to take a step back. We become aware of the other person’s weaknesses. In a healthy relationship, the individuals accept these shortcomings and respect their partner.

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COMMUNICATION: Mind reading is not a thing. So, unless your partner is clairvoyant, you must tell them what you need. It isn’t fair to say your partner neglects your needs unless you have made them known verbally.

Be sure to discuss financial, career and personal goals.

HEALTHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION: It is essential to determine how communications break down during a conflict. Show appreciation for your partner and be willing to say, “I’m sorry,” and admit when you are wrong. Use “I” statements when expressing yourself in conflictual situations. For example, “I feel upset when you don’t make time for me .” Be sure to say, “I love you.”

Research shows that even couples who experience adverse events can overcome these with more positive interactions to outweigh the negative.

HONEST MISTAKES: It is vital to see negatives in a relationship as honest mistakes and not as purposefully antagonistic. View your partner as having good character traits. Otherwise, this is not the person for you. Strive to have more positive interactions. Research shows that even couples who experience adverse events can overcome these with more positive interactions to outweigh the negative.

PROBLEM SOLVING, REPAIR AND GROWTH: A couple who identifies problems, and devises a problem-solving strategy has a greater chance of longevity and happiness.

Letting issues sit and fester allows resentment to build, which is hard to get past as time goes on.

WILLINGNESS TO WORK: The most successful relationship partners recognize a relationship is dynamic and takes work. Different life stages, children, extended family, careers and finances alter the dynamic of a relationship. Meeting your partner’s needs is very important, and needs change over time. It is imperative to discuss needs regularly. Openness to work on personal growth and growth as a couple is a significant protective factor in a relationship. This process builds trust.

These are some of the key components to a happy, long-standing and fulfilling relationship. It is always important to seek professional guidance if these things are difficult to achieve on your own. Y

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THE FAMILY IS IN TOWN, AND THE BOAT WAS JUST SERVICED! IT SEEMS LIKE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GO FISHING. IT’S FEBRUARY — WHAT SHOULD WE FISH FOR? SHOULD WE troll for wahoo early? Or should we fill up with live baits and fly kites for sailfish? What do you do when you get one of those days between fronts when the wind is calm, and the pelagics seem to have gone on vacation? What is the backup plan? How do you give yourself the best chance to come home with a happy crew and fish in the box?

You must know the secret. You have to know the ocean places not overfished by every boat. Be ready and rigged to deep drop.

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because it brings traveling billfish, tuna, swordfish, wahoo, dolphin, and others close to our shore. But those fish tend to hang out in the top half of the water column. What about the bottom half of the water column? The deep, dark abyss.

What if I told you that one of the most reliable fishing grounds to catch fish on every trip was hiding deep below the surface and out of reach of the everyday strategies. Well it is!

Fishers often joke that a good day is a single wahoo, blackfin tunas or dolphin. If the fishing is so good here, why can’t the average joe fill the box more often? The secret is that while everyone is driving all over the surface, trying to find the one fish left, millions of fish are on the bottom, wondering why nobody wants to feed them.

In depth ranges of 250’ to 900,’ there are vermillion snapper, rosies, snowies, greys and goldens, silkies and blacks. Let’s not even talk about the number of fish off the Bahamian banks. Heck, you’re not fishing in the Bahamas unless you bring the deep drop gear to bow to the Queen and her Yellow-eyed guardians.

Some go fishing with 18 – 24 rods. I guess a rod for every rig?

Maybe it’s an unsaid competition to see who can take more rods fishing? It always makes me laugh. How much does it cost to catch a pound of fish for dinner in Broward County? I need a bigger calculator to determine that inflation rate.

Why go fishing with 24 rods, four tackle boxes, 72 rigs, baits with more treatments on them than my dock, and enough gold on the reels to challenge fort knox? When you can take one rod, a few big weights, five hooks on one rig and a box of squid and outfish everyone?

The technology of bottom machines has gotten to a level that is simply unfair to the fish. A fellow I know has deep water fishing so well dialed in that he marks the fish 1500’ down, determines their species, names them, asks them what they would like to eat today, and then feeds them exactly what they want.

If you want to learn more about this secret, then you need to check out the Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsman’s Association or the Offshore Anglers of Pompano Beach.

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IN CALIFORNIA (WHERE ELSE?), SCHOOLS NO LONGER WILL ISSUE “D” OR “F” GRADES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS APPROACH HAS BEEN DUBBED “COMPETENCYBASED learning” and was invoked to counter floundering test scores during the pandemic.

Pupils who flunk exams or fail to complete their homework will be offered extensions or the chance to retake the test.

What’s next? I’m guessing, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see the following: Students who fail tests or do not complete the work will be offered extensions. They will have up to the age of 60 to make good. They will get diplomas, but these will be stamped “pending.”

The University of California, which already has agreed to stop using SAT or ACT scores for admission, will accept “pending” diplomas. However, they will not accept late payment of tuition.

There will be no more valedictorians or salutatorians. Every student will make a six-minute graduation speech. In a class of 200, this will take 20 hours. Graduation ceremonies will last for a week.

Not to be outdone, in his last act as mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio proposed an end to the public school system’s Gifted and Talented Program. He cited how well he has done as holder of a “pending” diploma.

We already offer participation trophies in sports, so where will this insidious idea go next?

How about breathalyzer tests? If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving and fail the test, the police officer will have to give

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“Come back in a week and I’ll test you again.”

Things will get interesting when these “pending people” join the workforce. Just picture them on the job: Air Traffic Controller: “ Hello pilots. They just handed me a bunch of tiles.

Definitely not for Mahjong. Try not to bump into each other while I figure this out.”

Surgeon: “I know how to take out the appendix, but I got an ‘incomplete’ on the part where you close up the patient.”

Auto Mechanic: “The problem is either the starter, the alternator or the battery. Can you leave the car until I complete the rest of the course?”

Chef: “ I can make Beef ‘Well’, ‘Ratatou’ and, for dessert, Chocolate ‘Souff’.”

Animal Trainer: “ I taught my dog to sit. Now I’m working on how to make him get up.’”

Nutritionist: “You need to take Vitamins A, B, C and D. I’ll have some more letters for you next month.”

By now, you get the picture.

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6 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet (60-percent) chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Flaky sea salt (optional)

ADD-INS

1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped 1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped 2 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the racks in the bottom and top third of the oven. Line 2 sheetpans with parchment paper and set aside.

Combine the butter and the semi-sweet chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water on the stove. Stir until the butter and chocolate have melted. Stir to combine.

Remove from the heat and let cool. (You can also do this in the microwave — just be careful not to overdo it. Use 15- or 30-second intervals.)

In a medium bowl, mix the flour and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.

Whisk the eggs, sugar, water and vanilla. Add the salt and baking powder and whisk to combine.

Add the flour and cocoa mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the cooled melted chocolate. Stir in the pistachios, cherries and chopped chocolate.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.

Refrigerating the dough will firm it up a bit and make it easier to scoop. Using a 1/4 cup cookie scoop or measuring cup, place 6 mounds of batter on each baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 18 minutes. Halfway through baking, rotate the racks top to bottom and front to back. When the cookies are done, they should look a little puffy and have small cracks on top. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using and let cool on the cookie sheets. They will deflate a little. Y The chocolate cookie dough recipe is based on a cookie by Giada DiLaurentis. I’ve made a lot of chocolate cookies in my day — this one is for serious chocolate lovers. Happy baking!

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Try the Wine

Delicious and Affordable Red Wines from France’s Land of Yes

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

LET’S SEE IF I CAN SURPRISE YOU. WHICH OF THE WORLD’S WINE REGIONS DO YOU THINK MAKES THE MOST WINE? IF YOU’RE THINKING BORDEAUX IN FRANCE OR NAPA AND Sonoma counties in California, guess again. If you named Tuscany in Italy, the home of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and other popular wine — no, that’s not it either. It’s also not any of Spain’s wine regions, nor is it South Australia. The region that makes the most wine by far is Languedoc-Roussillon in France.

Languedoc-Roussillon (pronounced LAANG-doc roo-see-OWN) is a large area in the south of France on the Mediterranean coast.

The same size as Massachusetts, Languedoc-Roussillon stretches about halfway — roughly 155 miles — up the French coast from the Spanish border to the city of Nîmes. (Nîmes, by the way, is famous for its ancient Roman buildings and is near Arles where the artist Vincent Van Gough lived briefly and made hundreds of paintings.) Annually, the region makes well over 1.6 billion bottles of red, white, rosé, and other wines, roughly 11% of the world’s total wine production and over a third of France’s wine output.

That’s an extraordinary amount of wine: about three times the amount of wine made yearly in Bordeaux and about four times Napa and Sonoma’s combined annual production. It’s almost six times all the wine bottled yearly in Tuscany and around the same as Australia’s annual wine production.

I was amazed to learn this, and not just because so many American wine drinkers have likely never heard of Languedoc-

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Roussillon wine — let alone knowingly sipped a glass or bought a bottle. While Languedoc-Roussillon wines have a huge market in Europe, most wine retailers in the U.S., including some otherwise very well-stocked wine specialty stores, carry small or modest wine selections from this important region. The exception may be Languedoc-Roussillon’s rosé wines, now made in great amounts and imported heavily to the U.S. I don’t want to discourage anyone from rushing out to snap up a bottle of tasty Languedoc-Roussillon rosé. However, the best Languedoc-Roussillon wines are primarily reds, particularly those made with syrah, grenache, mourvèdre, cinsault, and carignan grapes traditionally grown in southern France’s warm Mediterranean climate. If you’re not already a fan, these are the wines I want to encourage you to seek out and try. When you find and drink some good ones, as I recently did, you’ll hopefully be pleased. I was.

The several Languedoc-Roussillon red wines I tasted to prepare this column were rich and aromatic, loaded with delicious dark red fruit, spice, and other flavors. A couple were penetrating wines — pure, intense, and direct. All were food-friendly and fun to drink. They’re good matches for roasted or grilled poultry, lamb, or beef, and also hearty vegetable dishes.

They also had a special quality associated with coming from a particular kind of place — or terroir, as the French call it.

For Languedoc-Roussillon, this quality is said to emanate from

the combination of Mediterranean climate, limestone and schist soils, and garrigue, the region’s grey-green scrub landscape full of wild thyme, rosemary, lavender, and other aromatic plants. The blends I tasted were reminiscent of Côtes du Rhône, made with similar grape varietals not far to the east in the Rhône wine region. The LanguedocRoussillon wines were generally more dense, powerful, and savory. Also, like Côtes du Rhône, the Languedoc-Roussillon wines I tried were terrific values, selling in the $12-25 range.

That’s typical for high-quality wines from this region, although you can certainly spend more to get even greater quality wines, when you find them. I’ll share some background, recommendations, and other information to help you search.

By the way, Languedoc-Roussillon also makes many notable white wines with grapes like grenache blanc, clairette, piquepoul, marsanne, roussanne, and rolle (aka Vermentino). Muscat grapes are grown, too, and made into nottoo-sweet dessert wines with tropical and stone fruit flavors. And the area of Limoux is popular for sparkling wines. The region also makes wines from chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and other popular varietals — not a topic here but worth trying.

Land and Language of Yes Languedoc-Roussillon is two distinct areas. Roussillon, on the border with Spain, shares the native language and culture of Catalan with the neighboring autonomous Spanish region

of Catalunya and its capital, Barcelona. Languedoc is next to Roussillon but has a different history. Its early inhabitants spoke Occitan, an ancient Romance language still a second language in Languedoc and many other Mediterranean communities today.

Although French has been the official language in all parts of France since 1539, many old ways persist.

The name Languedoc is derived from the Occitan phrase Langa d’oc, which means “language of yes.” Pays d’oc (pay DOC), a common term for the Languedoc-Roussillon region, means “land of yes.” Pays d’Oc also refers to wines made from grapes coming from multiple parts of the region, as opposed to a specific town or subregion. If you’re a Francophile, you may know that an early version of French spoken in central France was langue d’oïl. Oïl meant “yes,” which evolved into oui (pronounced wee), which of course, is “yes” in contemporary French.

More recently, in 2016 Languedoc-Roussillon was combined with the Midi-Pyrénées region as part of a national consolidation of regional governments. The name of the new administrative region is Occitanie (aak-SEE-tuh-nee) in obvious recognition of the area’s Occitan roots. Fortunately, the area’s wines are still identified as Languedoc-Roussillon or by the names of its many smaller viticulture subregions and towns, such as Minervois, SaintChinian, and Limoux. Labels on wines made with grapes sourced from multiple parts of the region often say IGP Pays d’Oc or Vin d’Pays, the term often used for simple or generic still table wines.

Getting to Know Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Winemaking in Languedoc-Roussillon dates back more than 2,000 years, having been introduced by ancient Greeks and Romans. Historically, however, the region’s viticulture developed differently from France’s more famous Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rhone regions. Quantity was emphasized over quality >>>

Tasting Notes 2018 L’O de la Vie, Minervois Cazelles, Domaines Ann Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot ($20-26, 15% ABV): Penetrating and hypnotically delicious with pure and precise flavors.

Pops with dark cherry, cassis, chocolate and other flavors. Silky smooth.

Simply outstanding. 100% Syrah made by prominent Burgundy winemakers.

2019 Chateau de Lascaux Garrigue, AOC Lanquedoc, , Pic Saint Loup ($10-13, 14.5% ABV): Earthy with cherry-anise aromas. Lots of tasty red fruit flavors plus herbs and spices through long finish. Velvet texture but gripping tannins.

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre blend made organically and biodynamically. Great value!

2015 Hecht & Bannier Côtes du Roussillon-Villages ($1620, 14.5% ABV): Lovely and lively; medium-bodied and laid back. Cottony smooth and well-balanced with a mixture of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, floral and spicy notes. Versatile food wine. Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan. Yum!

2019 Les Vignes de BilaHaut Côtes du RoussillonVillages, M. Chapoutier ($12-15, 15% ABV): Very tasty and straightforward with dark cherry, earthy tones and pleasing texture. Easygoing but potent. Another great value. Syrah with Grenache and Carignan.

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During the past 20-25 years, strong competition for cheap wines and changing tastes prompted a reevaluation of the region’s wine business. Fortunately, low land and labor costs enabled significant investment in improving Languedoc-Roussillon wines. Both grape and wine quality have improved immensely as a result.

Notably, the region has become a leader in making simultaneously highly rated and affordable wines using organic, biodynamic, and other sustainable methods.

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Buying Languedoc-Roussillon Wines As I mentioned earlier, you’re likely to see only modest selections of Languedoc-Roussillon wines. My observation is that they often get sandwiched between bottles of other French wines from Burgundy, the Rhone, and other regions. That can make buying them even more confusing.

There are several categories or tiers of LanguedocRoussillon wines, nearly always identified on wine labels. Wines labeled IGP Pays d’Oc (where IGP stands for Indication Géographique Protégée or Protected Geographic Indication) will generally be the least expensive and may be made from grapes grown anywhere in the region. Wines with the certification of authenticity, Languedoc AOC (Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée or Controlled Designation of Origin), may come from anywhere in the designated AOC area or from specific sub-areas, some of which have their own AOCs. The most important village AOCs for red wines are Corbieres, Faugères, La Clape, Minervois, Pic Saint Loup, and Saint-Chinian. Among Roussillon red wines, look for Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages.

Some of the IGP wines can be quite good but may not have the personality, intensity, or more focused flavors of wines made only from grapes in specific subappellations, towns, or villages. I suggest picking to AOC sub-region or village wines if you can. Most of the red wines I’ve seen in stores and online are blends, with a handful being 100% Syrah, Grenache, or other grapes.

I suggest trying wines made primarily with syrah and grenache plus a bit of carignan or mourvèdre. Carignan, while not especially fruity, is a hallmark blending grape that, like mourvèdre, adds deep color, acidity, tannins, and earthy flavors to syrah and grenache.

In addition to the fine vintners who made the wines described below, here are some others to look for: Chateau Maris, Gèrard Bertrand, Paul Mas, Peuch-Haut, Assières, Haut-Blanville, Saint-Eulalie, La Fage, and d’Anglès. Y

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A Walk in the

PARK Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub 3299 NE Third Ave. Pompano Beach

The scrub habitat that characterizes this site represents one of the rarest and most ecologically sensitive communities in South Florida.

Features include an information kiosk, a nature trail and a seating area.

Dan Witt Park 4521 NE 22nd Ave. Lighthouse Point

The park is currently closed for construction of the new community center.

Deerfield Island Park

1720 Deerfield Island Park Deerfield Beach

Broward County’s only island park is a nature-oriented refuge rich in regional history and flora and fauna. The park is located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsboro Boulevard and is accessible only by boat. A free shuttle runs from the mainland every hour from 10am to 3pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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DeGroff Park 3098 NE 52nd St. Lighthouse Point

Enjoy the perfect place for a short stroll in this quiet preserve on the Intracoastal.

Frank McDonough Park 3500 NE 27th Ave. Lighthouse Point

Offerings at Frank McDonough Park range from sand volleyball, a playground, sports fields, and the city’s tennis center. The park is also home to community events throughout the year, including concerts, food truck events and the annual holiday extravaganza Lighthouse A’glow

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 North Ocean Blvd.

Boca Raton

Founded in 1984, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center includes aquariums filled with tropical fish, a butterfly garden, and a sea turtle rehabilitation facility.

Gumbo Limbo’s 20 acres provides refuge to many varieties of plants and animals — some rare or endangered.

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Activities at Kester Park include recreational programs, specialty camps, after-school programs and adult classes.

Amenities at this extensive Broward County park range from the unusual Rent-a-Tent/ Tepee Campground to Ski Rixen USA cable water-skiing to seven miles of mountain bike trails, along with Splash Adventure water park and Woofing Waters Dog Park & Marina, both of which are open seasonally.

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Pompano Community Park 1660 NE 10th St. Pompano Beach

Enjoy this city park with sports fields, an outdoor pool, an open-air amphitheater, a playground and barbecue grills. Pickleball seems to be the newest rage at the park.

There is also a dog park for you and your best friend to enjoy together.

ABOVE CLOCKWISE Frank McDonough Park in Lighthouse Point, DeGroff Park in Lighthouse Point and Pickleball at Pompano Community Park

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Tradewinds Park 3600 W. Sample Road Coconut Creek

This park, one of Broward County’s largest, is located at Sample Road and Florida’s Turnpike (exit 69) and has horseback riding, an educational farm, model steam train rides, shelters, fishing, athletic fields, Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida and Butterfly World.

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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach

The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is home to 145,188 acres of Everglades ecosystems. Take a day trip to this natural wonder to experience wet prairies, sawgrass ridges, sloughs, tree islands, cattail communities, and a 400-acre cypress swamp which serves as a habitat for various wildlife.

More than 250 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 40 species of butterflies, and 20 types of mammals are found on the refuge.

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Pompano Beach Golf Course M U N I C I P A L

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The City of Pompano Beach has two public golf courses.

The Greg Norman Signature Pines Course opened on Jan. 1, 2013. With state-of-the-art design, Celebration Bermuda fairways and TifEagle greens, the Pines is a favorite of residents and visitors to the region. The Palms golf course continues to cater to a loyal following of golfers who have enjoyed the layout for over half a century.

And golfers can grab a bite at Galuppi’s Restaurant after a round and shop at the Golf Shop. Memberships and clinics are available.

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The Deer Creek golf course was designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, where he crafted plush, undulated, and rolling greens landscape — unusual for South Florida.

The Deer Creek Golf Club offers a practice range equipped with sand traps and chipping areas. Membership is not required to enjoy the TifEagle golf course or any club amenities.

Many regular golfers choose to purchase a Deer Creek Golf Club membership to take advantage of advanced tee times; lockers, and premium rates for bookings, guest fees, golf carts, merchandise and beverages. Six membership levels are available for Broward residents and seasonal players.

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If you want to go boating but don’t have a boat, the good news is you can rent one! The club also offers memberships.

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Gun World offers a stateof-the-art indoor shooting range along with training and a gun shop.

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For anyone missing the cold up north, Glacier Arena is the perfect place to get back in touch with your inner Northerner. Or for native Floridians, this is your chance to learn how to ice skate here in the Sunshine State.

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Museums and Galleries

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) 41 NE First St. Pompano Beach

This gallery hosts rotating exhibits, a dozen art studios and art education classes.

Boca Raton Museum of Art

501 Plaza Real (at the north end of Mizner Park) Boca Raton

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru is on exhibit through Mar. 6, 2022.

Upcoming exhibits include Bonnie Lautenberg: Art Meets Hollywood and the 35th Annual Boca Raton Museum Art Festival in Mizner Park in February.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach

A stroll through the Morikami Gardens is like a virtual trip to Japan. Its distinct gardens are inspired by gardens of Japan. Designer Hoichi Kurisu has created a unique garden conceived in the spirit of the masters. The gallery and museum offer rotating exhibits.

Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater 401 SW Second St. Fort Lauderdale

If you are curious about the world, this museum is for you.

Exhibits are geared towards youth, and the museum is an excellent option for families looking for educational fun.

The museum is also home to the IMAX 3D Theater for an in-your-face moviegoing experience.

including works in the garden such as Le tournesol (The Sunflower), 1952 by Fernand Léger. The dining room itself also showcases a collection of art, in addition to mid-century modern decor infused with soothing natural elements.

The Norton Museum of Art 1450 S Dixie Highway West Palm Beach

The museum is known for its permanent collection featuring American, Chinese, contemporary, European art and photography. Its masterpieces of 19th and 20th-century painting and sculpture include works by Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O’Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. The museum presents

special exhibitions, lectures, tours and programs for adults and children throughout the year.

The restaurant at the Norton includes an indoor and outdoor dining room with stunning views of the Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden. With floor-toceiling windows overlooking the garden, the natural light and foliage are seamlessly integrated into the space,

NSU Art Museum

1 E Las Olas Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale

The museum delivers opportunities to access, learn and be inspired by the art throughout time and from around the world.

TOP TO BOTTOM The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, BaCa in Pompano Beach and The Morikami Museum in Delray Beach

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1103 Biscayne Blvd.

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Wolfsonian

1001 Washington Ave. Miami Beach

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There are several preserved houses to see how people lived way back when — also known as the time before air conditioning.

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens 900 N Birch Road Fort Lauderdale

The Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Miami

Sample McDougal House 450 NE 10th St. Pompano Beach

Stranahan House 335 SE Sixth Ave. Fort Lauderdale

Viscaya Museum and Gardens

3251 S. Miami Ave. Miami Viscaya is sort of the Downton Abby of South Florida.

Go and see how the other half lived.

You won’t be disappointed.

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Wynwood Walls 266 NW 26th St. Miami

This popular destination is a collection of gigantic outdoor colorful street murals. The neighborhood has grown up around the graffiti, and visitors can now also enjoy fashion boutiques, hipster coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

ATTRACTIONS Coral Castle

28655 S. Dixie Highway Homestead

The story behind this monument to love goes like this: Edward Leedskalnin was a Latvian immigrant who moved to Florida for the warm weather after he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. The love of his life, Agnes (a 16-yearold at the time of their engagement), left him the day before their wedding. Ed was heartbroken. He built the castle as an ode to his lost love, hoping against all odds that one day she would reunite with him and the two would live happily-ever-after with their kids at his handmade castle.

Flamingo Gardens 3750 S. Flamingo Road Davie

Enjoy 60 acres at this tropical paradise and wildlife refuge. The Wray Museum, also located at Flamingo Gardens, provides visitors with a glimpse of life in South Florida in the 1930s — also known as the age before A/C.

Fruit & Spice Park 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead

The Fruit & Spice Park, as the name implies, is 37 acres of botanical gardens with over 500 varieties of fruits, veggies, spices and herbs.

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PERFORMING ARTS VENUES There are many entertainment venues in South Florida.

Here are just a few. Check online for upcoming shows.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

The Kravis Center

Ali Cultural Arts Center

The Parker

1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida

353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Pompano Beach

Lion Country Safari

2003 Lion Country Safari Road Loxahatchee

No, you aren’t in Africa. Visitors drive through the grounds as exotic animals (hence the word “Lion” in the title) breeze on past your car.

Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach

707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale

Pompano Beach Amphitheater

1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami

Visitors can enjoy world-class sea life exhibits, including manatees and other local sea creatures.

Rapids Water Park 6566 N Military Trail West Palm Beach

Zoo Miami

12400 SW 152nd St. Miami

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Las Olas Boulevard

Bal Harbour Shops

Take a walk on this main thoroughfare in Fort Lauderale to enjoy restaurants, boutiques, galleries, sidewalk cafes and bars. Most of these hot spots are located between SE Fourth Avenue and SE 15th Avenue.

Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue anchor this high-end shopping destination.

Need we say more?

Fort Lauderdale

Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach

A stroll on the avenue offers everything from a margarita to sophisticated dining to quaint sidewalk shops and boutiques.

9700 Collins Ave. Bal Harbour

Mizner Park 327 Plaza Real Boca Raton

You could say that Mizner Park is groundzero of Boca Raton. Take a stroll and enjoy the shopping and dining.

Worth

avenue Palm Beach

For a fabulous staycation experience, a day spent on Worth Avenue can’t be beat.

As soon as you arrive on the Island of Palm Beach, you know you are in a land of another sort. And Worth Avenue is at the center of it all. Take a stroll and bring your credit cards to enjoy some high-end shopping. Whether you are looking for a Bottega Veneta bag, a Brioni suit or Gucci loafers, you can find it on Worth Avenue. If these luxury brands are too steep for your pocketbook, the avenue is still a fabulous place for a stroll, window shopping and lunch. (Have lunch at Taboo for a real Palm Beach experience.)

The Shoppes at Beacon Light 2474 N. Federal Highway Lighthouse Point

This shopping center close to home includes fashionable shops, salons, a UPS store among other services and of course a Publix. The center also has a plethora of dining options, from fresh seafood to pizza to Thai food and more. Beacon Light also hosts various fun events throughout the year. Check their website for updates at theshoppesatbeaconlight.com.

Under The Sea scuba opportunities

Shipwreck Park Pompano Beach

Shipwreck Park is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the creation of an underwater park system establishing artificial reefs, utilizing public art to raise awareness of the need to preserve and conserve our natural coral reef system. Divers can explore the Lady Luck underwater attraction off the coast of Pompano Beach. The sunken vessel serves as an artificial reef and also includes casino- and sea-themed sculptures. Yes, there is a shark posing as a card dealer — a card shark?

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Deerfield Beach

Just off the coast of Deerfield Beach, scuba divers can enjoy several reefs.

Or divers can head out to see the failed Rapa Nui reef where sea life is flourishing.

Dixie Divers

For all of your scuba needs, including scuba certifcation classes, contact the folks at DX Divers at dxdivers.com.

RIGHT DX Diver’s Lady Go Diver

The Schools of First Presbyterian Church 18 months to 8th grade Call to schedule a tour!

954-941-7501

Imagination Station Preschool imaginationStationPreschool.org

Hands-on Literacy Based Curriculum and Kindergarten prep Preschool Enrichments include: Yoga, Soccer, Gymnastics, Sensory Science,Cooking and STEM Focused on Academics, Social and Emotional Development

Lighthouse Christian School LCSMariners.com

Competitive Academic Program Fully Accredited Faith Based New STEM Program for K-8th Music, Art, Spanish, PE and Tech Middle School Sports After School Care Program Exciting Clubs including: Lego, Art, and Wild about Animals

2331 NE 26th Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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Keeping it Real

LOCAL MOTHER AND CARDINAL GIBBONS GRAD DAUGHTER STAR IN THE NEW HBO REALTY SERIES “MY MOM, YOUR DAD”

INTERVIEW BY RICHARD ROSSER

“My Mom, Your Dad” follows a group of single parents who their college-age kids have nominated for a second chance at love. The parents move into a house together, unaware that their adult children are right down the street living in a second house, watching their every move through hidden cameras and manipulating their encounters. From humorous cringe moments to heartwarming confessions, the kids will see their parents in a whole new light as they are presented with opportunities to select who they’ll be matched with on oneon-one dates, and who may join the family Thanksgiving for years to come. One of the duos featured on “My Mom, Your Dad” is Karen and her daughter Breana from Pompano Beach.

Richard Rosser spoke to them about their time on the show.

RICHARD ROSSER: I know you’ve given many interviews but I’m the local guy, so I’m also interested in the hometown angle. What is your background in the local area?

KAREN: I moved to Pompano Beach in 1998. I grew up out west in Cooper City and Miramar. And when I got married, I reluctantly moved to Pompano Beach — I was not an East Side girl. Now, you cannot take me away because I will kick, scream and drag my feet. I love Pompano Beach. It is the little town that could. The city has boomed since I’ve lived here, and I’m so proud of this city and would never move away. And Breana was born at Holy Cross Hospital, and she’s lived here all her life.

BREANA: Yes, it was fantastic living here. I loved

growing up in year-round warm weather. I love the heat. I love going to the beach. That’s what I did almost every weekend growing up.

RICHARD ROSSER: Breana, where did you go to school?

BREANA: I attended Saint Coleman’s Catholic school for elementary and middle school. And then, I attended Cardinal Gibbons High School.

RICHARD ROSSER: So what did you do as a younger person around town?

BREANA: I was on my high school cheerleading team for my sophomore and junior years. But then I hurt my back, and I couldn’t cheer my senior year, so I got a job at Surf World.

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Breana, because you learned about it and you nominated your mother?

BREANA: Yes, so I nominated my mother. I found the ad for the show casting on Instagram. I showed the ad to my mom and said, ‘Look, they’re looking for single divorced parents and their college-aged kids. Let’s apply — this would be funny.’ But, I was not thinking seriously about it.

RICHARD ROSSER: Go on.

BREANA: I never thought we would get picked. And all of a sudden, we got a phone call, and then there was another phone call, and then there was a Zoom meeting, and then my mom and I thought, ‘Oh, wow, this is really happening right now.’ And then suddenly, they asked us to fly out to LA. We started filming shortly after that.

RICHARD ROSSER: What happened next?

BREANA: They told us that the children would go into a content-creating household to make content about having single parents.

So we thought we were going to create content with our parents. Then once we got to LA they let us know we would be in two separate houses. Once we got to the houses — well, my mom knew she would be dating other parents, but we didn’t know as the kids that we were going to be watching them and meddling with them. We learned that when we arrived at the house. It was definitely very shocking but also fun.

RICHARD ROSSER: Did anyone back out of the show at that point?

I learned a lot about the parents that I didn’t need to know.

— Breana KAREN: No, no one backed out. I think all the parents were game for it. There were thousands of applications for the show. So you feel really good that you got chosen out of all these people across America. We’re pretty proud because, besides being residents of our booming Pompano Beach, Breana and I are the only Hispanic cast members.

RICHARD ROSSER: So let me ask you, what can you tell me about the experience? I know you’re not going to tell me what happens in the show. I won’t even go there. But what is your takeaway? What is your feeling?

KAREN: It was just a fantastic experience. We bonded so beautifully as a family with the other retreat members — the other cast members. I learned a lot about

myself in regards to dating. I’ve been divorced for eight years, and it’s been tough for me to be vulnerable, let my walls down and open up. But, I was able to do that on the show, and through this whole experience, I saw a different side of me.

RICHARD ROSSER: How did that happen?

KAREN: There were various activities they had us do.

One time we stared into each other’s eyes for five minutes. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul — and it’s true. And the yoga paddleboarding date was hilarious. I thought I am active. I do yoga, and being from Pompano Beach, I know how to paddleboard. I just never combined the two. And while you do the yoga poses, you depend on each other and have to communicate without words. So you only focus on the person that you’re with. You have to be a little vulnerable and trust them.

RICHARD ROSSER: Really?

KAREN: The various activities just opened all of us up and allowed us to be vulnerable.

RICHARD ROSSER: So Breana, I’m going to flip the question over to you. What did you learn as a younger person?

BREANA: I learned a lot about the parents that I didn’t need to know. The experience opened our eyes and humanized our parents. We learned that our parents are just like us, they’re trying to date just like us, and they’re trying to figure it out, as we are. And just because they’re our moms and our dads doesn’t mean they know everything. And that brought us closer together. I don’t want to speak for everyone, but I believe it did the same for them.

RICHARD ROSSER: Anything else you want to add to that?

BREANA: But also the friendships and the relationships that grew on the show. Going into a reality show, you hear no one usually gets along, and people can be fake. But we genuinely were all so close and such a family.

RICHARD ROSSER: You’re talking about the younger people or both groups? The younger and the older.

KAREN: Both groups.

BREANA: Both groups grew such friendships. We were like a family. The kids bonded because our parents are divorced, and we all have two separate households. We share all the troubles that go with having divorced parents. That brought us closer together as kids. And then watching our parents who are all single parents, that brought them closer together on a different level.

RICHARD ROSSER: Were the parents and the kids ever together?

KAREN: No, but those kids meddled in our dates quite a bit.

BREANA: We spent most of our days watching our parents. We really got to know the parents.

RICHARD ROSSER: So tell me about meddling in your parents’ dates.

BREANA: I can tell you that we had fun with the manipulations and the meddling, but it also came with some consequences that made things very awkward and cringy.

RICHARD ROSSER: Ah. Would you have done anything differently?

BREANA: No, I’m very proud of how the show turned out. And we had no clue how the show would be presented. The producers could create anything they wanted, but it turned out very beautiful and very wholesome It simply shows the love between the parents and the kids.

RICHARD ROSSER: Oh, that’s good. Do you feel that way too Karen?

KAREN: I do. As for the parents, what you see on camera is exactly what happened. We were very genuine, very open; we were ourselves. And we were really present and trying to form relationships and find a partner. That part is real. I think the production team has done a fantastic job.

I don’t want to give too much away because I want the readers to watch the series, but there was a point when Breana and I faced a very difficult moment.

I saw it yesterday for the first time, and it brought tears to my eyes. Watching it again was like an out-of-body experience I hope the readers take this journey and see that dating life doesn’t end because you get divorced. And your dating life doesn’t end because you’re over 40 or 50. You can find love, or you can find friendships, or you can find self-love. Yes, there are those cringy moments, and it’s funny. The kids made some moments so awkward for us, but we didn’t find out until after we left that they were manipulating situations — that our kids were the so-called dating consultants.

RICHARD ROSSER: So that’s the gimmick.

KAREN: That’s the gimmick. Yeah, we didn’t know. We kept getting told the dating consultants wanted you to go on a date with a specific person and then suddenly something strange would happen on the date. And I would think — this is crazy, what’s going on here? At one point, the parents did wonder if it was our kids? But we didn’t think the producers would do that. And lo and behold, our kids were pulling the strings.

RICHARD ROSSER: So how could they do this show again now that the secret’s out?

BREANA: The producers do their magic. Somehow they got us on there, and they didn’t even tell us why we were there.

KAREN: For season two they would have to come up with something original. I have some ideas for them.

But, the show was created by Greg Daniels and his daughter Haley Daniels. Greg Daniels produced “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.” I’m sure they’ll come up with a different concept for season two.

RICHARD ROSSER: Yeah, good point.

KAREN: A lot of fans have asked about a reunion. So, hopefully, there’ll be a reunion with an update on what happened with the show.

RICHARD ROSSER: Can I ask about success with any of the dates on your end?

KAREN: Definitely, I need the readers to tune in to see if I did find love or if I didn’t.

RICHARD ROSSER: I had to ask. Okay, what did I miss?

BREANA: I had success with meddling.

RICHARD ROSSER: Is there anything you want to add?

KAREN: The show is a fresh concept that highlights

people dating in their 40s and50s, and it also features college-age kids, so there are two age groups. Dating shows usually highlight people in their 20s. So this is something that most of America can relate to, whether you’re young or older.

RICHARD ROSSER: It sounds like the showrunners were serious about keeping it authentic instead of tawdry and salacious.

KAREN: Absolutely. HBO kept it authentic, and they kept it honest.

RICHARD ROSSER: You guys have been gabbing for hours now, so I’ll let you go, and I look forward to watching the show.

KAREN: This interview is more of an honor for us than many of the other ones — not to knock anyone. We look forward to reading the story. We absolutely love Pompano Beach, our hometown. Y

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT 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 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “best kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$ 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 While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers 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 $$-$$$ 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 $$

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Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A

long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 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 $$$

Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The menu

at this cozy French bistro includes many of the classics. So next time you crave sole meunière, filet mignon au poivre or beef bourguignon, you don’t have to go any further than the Cove. The steakhouse menu includes a New York strip and a rib eye, among other cuts. Yet, Le Val de Loire is a French restaurant, so they offer three sauces with the steaks — including a mushroom cream sauce. Classic steak-

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house-sides like creamed spinach are also available. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954427-6000 $$ Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order take-out online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$-$$$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-4282539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from the

sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$

Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping center has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. The saag paneer, which is the Indian version of creamed spinach, goes well with anything on the menu.

And Popeye would be proud.201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We 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. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 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 $$

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Dining Out POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pom-

pano 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., 954-782-0100 $$

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., 954784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks.

The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the 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. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This

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

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN 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

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gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad.

As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. 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 $$ Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch using double-zero Italian flour. Their specialty is a Scotch egg which is a soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then fried until crispy on the outside. But back to the brewery — 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, 954-6578676 $-$$

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant

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

Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$ Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like

chicken tikka and all sorts of biryani and curry dishes to some Indo-Chinese twists like crunchy stir-fried noodles. There are plenty of vegetarian options on this menu to choose from too, and of course, many variations on naan — Indian flatbread. 1149 S.Federal Highway, 954-366-1847 $$

Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all know

that fresh cut pasta is superior to the dried variety we have become accustomed to. But making pasta from scratch is a process. But what if you could just pick it up nearby or even have it delivered. Dreams do come true. Di Farina offers a variety of freshly made pasta to go.

And if you can’t even be bothered to make a sauce, they’ve got 19 from which to choose. The restaurant also has a full menu of Italian favorites. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-953-6771 $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 $$$

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. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun.

The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

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 $$$-$$$$

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La Veranda. ITALIAN There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. 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.$-$$ Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $

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Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$ 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 $$ Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The shrimp and

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Dining Out grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

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. But, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that Umberto’s offers all the Italian standards. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954943-5387 $$

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 $$

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 $

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

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 $

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 Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$ Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations

in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. Diners can choose to sit at the sushi bar or they can enjoy hibachi style dining. The restaurant has a comprehensive cocktail menu as well with 20 different kinds of martinis. 2101 N Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$

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 $$

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

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza

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. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 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, 754-2208932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the 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., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $

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 $$

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 $

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road.

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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 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442

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Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlan-

tic 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 $$$

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Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available. For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$ Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the

Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954426-1030 $

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), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Hey, it’s not quite Martha’s Vineyard

but Charlies is a great spot to satisfy a craving for fish and chips.

There are plenty of other options — it’s almost like a quick trip to a New England clam bar — almost. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198

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Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 $$ El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

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

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deer-

field Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner

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

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, 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, 954-480-8402 $ Pizza Piez. ITALIAN Yes, they have pizza plus salads, chicken tenders and more. 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 $ The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum.

We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $

Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grand-

ma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Whether you are looking to grab a quick slice or enjoy a much needed date night, Anne Marie’s fits the bill. Enjoy a cheesy slice of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. Anne Marie’s is also offering wine club memberships where customers can have bottles delivered locally and also purchase excellent wines at wholesale prices. One popular option at Anne Marie’s is the quattro pack — for $29.95 it includes any four 10-inch pizzas plus an order of garlic rolls. This option is perfect for families who can’t agree on the toppings. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$

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Bakery Fusion. Cafe Bakery This spot at Pompano Citi Centre is a handy spot to grab a coffee and a fresh-baked good. The menu also includes many different sandwiches, soups, salads and smoothies.

You can also find fresh bread such as baguettes, ciabatta and other daily selections. There is also a wide selection of coffee drinks, from cappuccino to an affogato (espresso with vanilla ice cream). 1901 N. Federal Highway (Pompano Citi Centre), 954-532-7383 $ Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 $

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Dining Out Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Mon-

day-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954782-8040 $

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649 $

Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $

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

are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $

Cannoli Kitchen. ITALIAN, The Cannoli Kitchen, has been a sta-

ple for fast-casual Italian fare in Boca Raton since 1996. Now, lucky for the folks in Pompano, they are open at a new location in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village. Their offerings go way beyond just pizza — try one of their many pasta dishes, calzones, subs, stromboli and other Italian classics like shrimp fra diabolo, chicken or veal marsala, and so many more. And of course, finish your meal with homemade cannoli. If you’re having a party or family gathering, the Cannoli Kitchen is a great option to cater your affair. You can order online or call the number listed or here. 255 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-737-3737 $$

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 $$

Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453 $

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 $ Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood

joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks.

2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass.

For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. They have daily specials served with a draft beer for $8. And the truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3535 $

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., 954782-5387 $

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting.

1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 $ Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy

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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 grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door). Families brin-g in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. 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 $-$$ Mini Pita. MEDITERRANEAN The comprehensive menu includes

plenty of salads, pita melts, sandwiches, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, falafel and a choice of entrees that includes lamb chops and mousaka. 2555 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595 $$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was 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 $

Pacal & Cathy French. BAKERY • CAFE For some truly fresh

French baked goods, you can’t beat Pascal & Cathy. In fact you can watch through a window as the croissants, eclairs and baguettes are prepared and baked right on the premises. The small shop also offers breakfast, sandwiches, salads, coffee and more. All we can say is the croque monsiuer was positively sinful adn worth every calorie. 998 N Federal Highway, Suite 4-5, 954-756-1496 $-$$

Rocket at Valentino’s. PIZZA This family-owned pizzeria is a great alternative to the big chains. Order a real Italian pizza and taste the love! 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

Snow Time. This spot for treats features bubble tea (boba) in about a zillion flavors. If you are looking for a something new, different and delicious, get thee some bubble tea. Other sweet treats available are paper thin shaven ice cream and authentic Asian snacks. 2482 N. Federal Highway in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 954-59-6269 $ Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 $

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. We tried them with a classic potato salad and collard greens. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. And who doesn’t love a marvelous fried chicken wing? If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

The Poké Company. • POKÉ If you haven’t tried a poke bowl, now is your big chance. Build your own bowl by choosing a base of rice or greens, then add a protein such as ahi tuna or steamed shrimp, then go to town with the mix-ins and sauces. Then top your bowl with everything from pickled ginger to tempura flakes. There are an infinite amount of choices. If bowls aren’t your thing, you can build your own poké burrito. 1154 N. Federal Highway, 754-220-8933 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes be-

yond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily.

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MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK The Hudson River Valley is such a magnificent part of the country that its beauty inspired an entire artistic movement — The Hudson River Valley School in the mid 19th century. The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is nestled into this stunning landscape. If you are looking for a true retreat, Mohonk fits the bill.

While you are there, enjoy hiking on breathtaking trails or relax in a rocking chair while you take in the gorgeous scenery.

Guests can also enjoy farmto-table dining highlighting the local bounty. And starting this spring, the hotel will offer inclusive pricing so you won’t have any surprises on your bill, and the rates will include three meals a day — another thing you don’t have to worry about. And just in case you weren’t completely relaxed, there is a full spa on the property. Mohonk Mountain House is conveniently located just 90 miles north of New York City — but it feels like it is a world away. Y

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Superior Results for Hip and Knee Surgery Our Caring, Patient-Centered Practice My practice combines world-class orthopaedic care in a warm and welcoming environment where every patient is treated with respect, the way I would want my family to be cared for. From the rst phone call, you will nd my team 100 percent engaged in addressing your needs.

I care for people in their 80s and 90s who refuse to relinquish their independence and opt for surgery to regain an active lifestyle. I also treat patients in their 20s and 30s who desire an improved quality of life and want to feel “normal” again.

Safely Going Home the Day of Surgery My emphasis on preempting and preventing pain after surgery has been a game changer. Patients walk the day of surgery and the vast majority of my patients go straight home the afternoon of their hip or knee replacement surgery. This requires coordinated pre-operative planning and detailed communication between my staff and the patient.

“Dr. Leone is the best. I had my left hip done using the SPAIRE technique and the recovery was so incredible I decided to have my right hip done.” ~Bettina Kapp

“I went to three orthopedic surgeons and Dr. Leone was the only one who discovered the underlying cause of my knee pain. Four days after my knee revision surgery I was walking eight miles.” ~Dan Bell

CONTACT

The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Health 954-489-4575 | leonecenter@holy-cross.com 1000 NE 56th Street | Fort Lauderdale holycrossleonecenter.com