FEBRUARY 2021
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P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S
COASTAL RESORT
EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST
NEW NAUTICAL-INSPIRED INTRACOASTAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $6.895 MILLION
TROPHY LIgHTHOUSE POINT DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $5.295 MILLION
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ISLAND-INSPIRED DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $2.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10255699.COM
ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE
A PERSONAL NOTE
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elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.
NEW MODERN INTRACOASTAL ESTATE EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $3.595 MILLION
For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.
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Kevin R. Kreutzfeld
Lighthouse Point Resident
COASTAL-INSPIRED DEEPWATER ESTATE EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $3.295 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10258368.COM
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REIMAgINED NORTH gRAND CANAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $1.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F102189773.COM
DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and/or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties participates in the Multiple Listing Service and IDX, and the properties listed and sold are not necessarily exclusive to Premier Estate Properties and may be presently listed or have sold with other members of the Multiple Listing Service. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. Copyright 2021 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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SUMMIT-BUILT DEEPWATER ESTATE Lighthouse Point, FL | $3.45 MILLION
2420 NE 33rd Street, LHP
5 Bed • 5.5 Bath • 100' Waterfront
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3421 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 5 Bed • 4 Full, 2 Half Bath - 100' Waterfront - $2,475,000
2600 NE 24th Street, Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 3 Bath • 100' Intracoastal Waterfront • $2,225,000
2541 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 4.5 Bath • 70' Waterfront • $1,998,000
4050 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 3 Bed • 4 Bath • 196' Waterfront • $1,895,000
3711 NE 28th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 3 Bath • 170' Waterfront • $1,700,000
910 Hamilton Lane, Delray Beach 3 Bed • 2.5 Bath • Coastal Style • $625,000
2765 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point 3 Bed • 3 Bath • Ranch Style Home • $888,000
1105 SE Fourth Court, Deerfield Beach 3 Bed • 2 Bath • The Cove • $449,000
1841 NE 25th Street Lighthouse Point
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1039 HILLSBORO 2345 NE 30TH CTMILE #9 HILLSBORO BEACH | $367,500 LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $1,199,000
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INSIDER EXCURSIONS, powered by Point! Publishing, is a media travel company that takes groups on epic adventures to international destinations,then features pictures and stories from those journeys in Pompano!, Deerfield Beach! and Lighthouse Point magazines. InEx partners with “Local Insiders” based in destination cities to create to most unique and exciting trips possible. InEx also hosts local insider events in South Florida.
INVITES YOU TO A COLOMBIANINSPIRED DINNER WITH CHEF TULIO & MEDELLIN-BASED YOU-TUBER & TRAVEL INSIDER “LA GRINGA LATINA” AT 7PM ON THURSDAY MARCH 11 Insider Excursions’ will host an Insider Dinner with Chef Tulio at the Wyndham Beach Deerfield Beach Resort. Together we will celebrate the the vibrant flavors of Colombia and introduce you to a special spice called Wai Ya from the Amazon. The Insider Excursions’ travel team found this spice on an excursion in Bogotá and brought it back for you to try. The smoky, savory spice is produced by indigenous people in the Amazon. It adds some heat and a punch of flavor to Tulio’s signature tamales. Lauren Gibbs — YouTube’s “La Gringa Latina” — is InEx’s Medellin insdier & will be the evening’s featured guest.
• Five courses • Full menu online at InsiderExcursions.com/ launch-dinner • March 11 at 7pm at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort. Tickets $70pp
STRICT CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE SAFETY OF GUESTS.
may 2021
CUSCO, PERU
HIGHLIGHTS Explore historic sites in the ancient Inca city of Cusco at the base of the Peruvian Andes
Take an adrenaline-packed sand-buggy tour across the sand dues of Huacachina Oasis
Take an unforgettable luxury train ride to visit Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world
Attend VIP dinners with renowned Peruvian chefs
july 2021
ISLA MUJRES, MEXICO
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HIGHLIGHTS Snorkel and swim with whale sharks, the gentle giants of the deep, known to reach up to 40 feet in length
Stay at the five-star Mia Reef Isla Mujeres resort where you can relax on the sandy beaches of Mexico’s crystalline Caribbean
Take an ATV ride through the Mayan jungle, zipline above the canopy of trees and swim in a Cenote cave
Take a private catamaran tour or a guided kayak tour with Isla Mujeres insiders
aug. 2021
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
HIGHLIGHTS Insider Excursions’ local insider and YouTube influencer Lauren, aka “La Gringa Latina”, will guide you to all the vibrant local hotspots in Medellin Visit the Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden, famous for its architecture and botanical variety
oct. 2021
Attend a VIP dinner with Chef Juanma at El Cielo Restaurant, a mystical, fine-dining experience Attend the 63rd Desfile de los Silleteros, the closing event of Medellin’s famed Feria de las Flores, the city’s annual celebration of flowers.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
HIGHLIGHTS Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, at festive street parades and twilight vigils
Venture to nearby villages to meet artisans and purchase traditional Oaxacan handicrafts.
Discover the gastronomic delights of Mexico’s culinary capital and explore ancient Zapotec archaelogical sites
Go on a tour of the Mezcal factory where Mexico’s famed agave beverage is produced
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The #1 NAME IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE T h e P r e m i e r L u x u r y Te a m . c o m
2395 NE 28th Street, Lighthouse Point 5BR | 6BA | 3CG | 5,802 Approx. SF | 125’ Waterfront OFFERED AT $4,439,000
2335 NE 7th Street | Lighthouse Point 5BR | 5.1BA | 3CG | 5,659SF | 97’ Waterfront OFFERED AT $2,895,000
5220 NE 29th Ave | Lighthouse Point 4BR | 3.1BA | 2.5CG | 4,652SF | 73’ Waterfront OFFERED AT $1,999,998
2741 NE 48th Street | Lighthouse Point 3BR | 2BA | 1,429SF | 2CG | 80’ Waterfront OFFERED AT $899,000
99 SE Mizner Blvd #403 Boca Raton Palmetto Place Condominium 2BR | 2 BA | 1,310SF OFFERED AT $545,000
771 Jeffery Street #203 | Boca Raton French Village Condominium 1BR | 1.5BA | 776SF | Waterfront OFFERED AT $325,000 —X—
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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 first phone call, you will find 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.
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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 put my body back together. I was a long-time runner and now at 83-years-old all my pain is finally gone!”
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A Tale of Two Cities
Two mayors, two cities and one tall tale for the ages. Yes, we are talking about Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach and how two mayors settled a dispute with a friendly tennis match.
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Backyard Paradise
We’ve all searched for new way to pass the time and enjoy ourselves these days. Local photographer, Debra Todd chronicled the life of birds living in her backyard in a project she calls, “What I did During Quarantine.”
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Last Resort
Back to the movies.
Keep up to date on city news with Marie Puleo.
Even in these weird times, our intrepid photographer Jeff Graves, can find people smiling all over town.
Craig Haley offers tips on how to develop better habits in 2021.
Important legal papers when your spouse dies.
A brush with Covid-19.
The dangers of ultra-processed foods.
Iguana madness.
Sometimes life demands that you cook with heavy cream. Mrs. Kossenfloffer cooks up a decadent dinner of salmon with spinach and artichokes. This would make a tasty treat for Valentine’s Day dinner at home.
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Joyful Contagion BY SUSAN ROSSER
I have a prediction to make. After the pandemic is behind us, movie theaters will come roaring back. Prior to the whole Covid debacle, theaters were having a rough go of it. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and others were taking a big bite out of their business. It's easier and certainly cheaper to watch a flick as you lounge on your sofa and eat popcorn from your pantry. And I admit, I had fallen into that rut. But during the pandemic, movie lovers realized that magic happens inside a theater. Let me explain. Years ago, my friend Selena insisted we go together to see the comedy "Bridesmaids." She had already seen in it, loved it, and knew I would too. As we sat next to one another, I laughed so hard I thought I might have developed appendicitis. And even though this was Selena's second time around, she cried from laughing so hard. She happens to have one of those contagious laughs. So between her laughter and the uproarious comedy playing on the silver screen, I'm not sure I have ever laughed harder at a movie. In fact, everyone around us was absolutely hysterical. If this had been a live performance, someone would have told us what a great audience we were. There was a palpable shared energy in that theater. We all know that laughter is catching. So while everyone howled at the comedy before us, our reactions were increased by one another. A few weeks later, I took my husband to see the film. For some reason, that audience wasn't as raucous as the first. Don't' get me wrong, I laughed all over again. But this time, I didn't fear an appendectomy. And although I know this was my second time seeing the film, so none of the jokes were new to me, I realized immediately that I experienced some sort of audience alchemy that first time around.
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And I think after almost a year of missing out on theater, concerts, religious services, classes and large gatherings of all sorts, we have a more profound understanding of connection and how vital it is. I am not talking about close relationships, which undoubtedly provide some of life's greater joys. But connecting on a larger scale to the community all around us is also essential. Laughing along with a theater full of strangers is cathartic, uplifting and provides a sense of belonging. It's a truly human experience. When we hear the word contagious, images of the sick and masks and charts upon charts creep into our consciousness. And never has that been more real than in the past year. But other things are contagious, and chief among them are laughter, kindness and generosity. The world certainly has a different vibe these days. When I am out and about, I miss that carefree energy you could find in restaurants, theaters and even the grocery store. I miss being part of an audience all laughing at the same joke or applauding the same song. What can I say? I want to go to the movies and be immune to the fact that the person behind me is laughing so hard that invisible viral particles may have landed on me. On the other hand, I do want to be infected by their laughter. Y
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BY MARIE PULEO
Awards Season TWO OF THE CITY’S FIRST RESPONDERS WERE HONORED FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL WORK DURING THE PAST YEAR. KYLE KAY
Police Officer of the Year Officer Kyle Kay was recognized as Police Officer of the Year by Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata for his accomplishments in 2020, which included important self-initiated arrests leading to the resolution of ongoing criminal activity that had plagued the city for months. “During the past year, Officer Kay has displayed an outstanding work ethic and constant high level of vigilance, professionalism, and outstanding service to our agency and citizens,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata. “His enthusiasm and initiative have proven to be instrumental in arresting and intercepting criminals, solving crimes and making Lighthouse Point a safer community for everyone to enjoy.” Kay was hired by the Lighthouse Point Police Department in 2013, right after completing his training at the police academy of Palm Beach State College. Prior to becoming a police officer, Kay, who grew up in Broward County, served in the Marine Corps infantry for four years, making two combat deployments to Iraq. “Being an officer in the city for seven years, I’m very aware of the people that walk around at night, or
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who comes and goes, and I use that to my advantage when I interview people,” said Kay. In October 2020, Kay observed an SUV next to the Lighthouse Point Post Office's drive-thru mailboxes for an unusual amount of time late at night. Kay conducted an investigative stop based on his knowledge of previous intelligence about ongoing thefts from the exterior post office collection boxes. Upon making contact with the occupants, Kay observed items that could be used to fish mail out of the mailboxes, as well as several pieces of mail and two election ballots on the floorboard of the vehicle. His follow-up investigation resulted in the arrest of two men from OpaLocka. The subjects confessed to stealing mail and have been tied to dozens of similar mail thefts from the Lighthouse Point Post Office mailboxes and other locations throughout Broward and Dade County, with losses exceeding $150,000. The Lighthouse Point Police Department’s joint investigation with the U.S. Postal Inspector has resulted in the resolution of 16 open cases in the tricounty area, with additional cases expected to be solved. In November 2020, Kay was on
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routine patrol in the early morning hours when he observed two suspicious males in the residential area at NE 29th Street. After conducting an investigative stop, Kay determined that one of the males was carrying a concealed firearm that was stolen during a recent burglary in the City of Coral Springs. This on-view arrest likely prevented numerous burglaries from occurring in Lighthouse Point and removed an armed subject from the city, said Licata. Kay serves as a field training officer for new officers joining the police department. He is also a marine patrol operator of the Lighthouse Point police boat. “We get a lot of support here in Lighthouse Point from residents,” said Kay. “It’s nice going to work knowing that the people you work for appreciate you.” Y
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Awards Season PATRICK JONES
Firefighter of the Year The honor of being named the Lighthouse Point Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Captain Patrick Jones. This October will mark his 48th year with the Lighthouse Point Fire Department. “He still comes to work like he’s a brand-new captain,” said acting Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Tony Long. “He still has that excitement and is still very motivated.” When Jones was hired by the Lighthouse Point Fire Department in 1973 at age 19, he was one of the first paid firefighters for the City of Lighthouse Point. Before that, the city had a volunteer fire department. Jones said he has seen the fire department evolve in the time he has been there. Until the mid1990s, the city did not have its own EMS services. The fire department used the services of Broward County EMS and ambulance companies
as well as his fire officer and fire inspector training, through what is now called Broward College. Jones is one of the department’s fire inspectors who perform fire
“Most fire personnel retire after 25 years of service and he almost has twice that. So, it’s like two careers at the same place.” — Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Tony Long.. to respond to calls and transport patients to the hospital. Jones, who grew up in South Florida, mostly in the Pompano Beach area, did his fire training with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department. He received his emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedics training,
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safety inspections throughout Lighthouse Point during the year, while also completing their firefighter-paramedic duties. Long commended Jones for training his crew every shift and having their safety as a prime objective. Long said most people with 47
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years on the job would have retired last year when they found out how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was going to be, but not Jones. “It didn’t faze him. He chose to stay and protect the citizens and firefighters of Lighthouse Point,” said Long. Long estimates that Jones has responded to approximately 40,000 calls during his career. “Most fire personnel retire after 25 years of service and he almost has twice that. So, it’s like two careers at the same place,” said Long. “I’ve been fortunate to be able to do this job that I really enjoy for this long,” said Jones. “You really get a sense of helping people and you can really make a difference, and it’s very fulfilling to know that.” Y
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City Commission Discusses Transient Rentals and Homestead Exemptions During its meeting on Jan. 12, the City Commission discussed the problem of Lighthouse Point property owners who have registered their homes as transient rentals with the City but are maintaining their homestead exemption. Broward County Property
property owners in the process of applying for a transient rental certificate from the City. Seven of the transient rental properties are homesteaded. The city clerk recently notified the Broward County Property Appraiser's office of the seven transient rental properties that
Appraiser Marty Kiar joined the conversation via Zoom, along with Stephen Raabe, who investigates homestead fraud for the property appraiser’s office. There are currently 34 transient rental properties in Lighthouse Point, and an additional five
have not relinquished their homestead exemption. The City has been doing periodic checks like this since it passed a transient rental ordinance in 2015. Transient rentals include vacation rentals through online companies such as Vrbo and Airbnb.
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Under Florida law, if a person rents their property for more than 30 days per calendar year for two consecutive years, they automatically lose their homestead exemption. If the property is rented for more than six months, it's considered commercial property, and the homestead can be removed. If the property is rented in any way on Jan. 1, the homestead for that year will be removed. If the homestead exemption is revoked, a home gets reset to market value, and the property owner pays tax on the full value, Kiar explained. Raabe discussed the various ways his team of nine investigators, mostly former police officers, root out homestead exemption fraud. For example, they have a database that allows them to find out if someone owns property anywhere else in the country. Under the law, a property owner with a Florida homestead can’t have a homestead anywhere else in the world as a permanent residence. Raabe talked about some >>>
City Beat BYThe MARIE PULEO Garden Lady Says… Plant a Living Christmas Tree By Donna Torrey
City Commission Discusses Transient Rentals and Homestead Exemptions The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are CONTINUED
this<<< means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes damage. propertyand theyhurricane will be renting out, lease.” of the issues associated with child, I used to get very sad all to the trees Point Please, if you own one, don’t it outside. They just “theplant best scenario” for everybody According Lighthouse transient rental properties and thinking about thatpossible were solutions. cut, butThe then I learned that Fortunately, there to call the property appraiser’s MayorChristmas Glenn Troast,tree the city don’t belong in our Floridaislandscape. biggest farming is big business inrentals many states and considered are some really excellent choices who wish toKiar, have officefor andthose let them know, said sttorney is looking intoawhether complaint about transient renewable resource.neighbors is a living holiday tree that can“because be planted intocan the landscape, it really protect you both of these measures can be from surrounding going forward.” noise, he said. Although that knowledge made meimplemented. feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum. Troast said the City contends The penalties for fraudulently As a deterrent, he suggested the it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus that once a property is registered claiming homestead exemption are City charge a fine after the second people who would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress as a transientmake rental,a it’s a business, severe, to the response to a property, and if living twopolice options: artificial, or an actual tree.said Kiar. In addition (Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens striking, low and if it’s a business, it’s not eligible homestead exemption being taken the police have to respond two times What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird for a homestead exemption – no away, the property owner is back in one night, any time after that for attractors, both for nesting and as a food source. They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. matter how many days it’s rented taxed for up to 10 years, with a 50% the rest of the year, the homeowner to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they out – because it’s not a homestead. A penalty and 15% interest. Sometimes would be cited. grow Raabe to be also quite large, and quickly! The result that they shapeis makes the perfect homestead a personal residence. people can is owe more in taxesBest and of all, their pyramidal suggested the City LHP are add booted out the houseplant world andthan into, (you Christmas tree! “That’s what we’ve got to work out penalties what the property is a line to its of transient rental guessed it) thethat outside world! with the property appraiser’s office,” worth. application says: “At any time, Now, our well-intentioned choice forIf the holidays has said Troast. someone has a homesteaded the City may request a copy of the Garden gate Nursery is located in the Y Pompano Citi turned into an environmental menace! Norfolk Island pines Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnasgardengate.com are considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal
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2020 IS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, AND WE ARE IN HIGH GEAR, WORKING TO MAKE 2021 A MUCH BETTER YEAR. STILL, MOST PEOPLE WHO MAKE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS NEVER actually execute the changes or improvements. Only 4% of people who set New Year's resolutions stick to them. Yet, we hear of some people making changes and accomplishing great results. I read that New Year's marks four years of sobriety for actress Rumer Willis. Comedian and game show host, Drew Carey, stopped drinking, started exercising, changed his diet, and lost nearly 100 pounds some years ago. So, how do some people do it while others struggle? Is it just doubling down on your will power? No way! There was a study on willpower. Two groups of people were asked to work on an unsolvable problem. One group was given a plate of warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and told not to eat them until they finished the problem. The other group was given a plate of radishes and told not to eat them until they were done with the problem. Needless to say, that wasn’t too hard to do! The chocolate chip cookie group only worked on the problem for nine minutes before giving up. The radish group worked for over 20 minutes. So, clearly will power tires you out and fades with time! The answer lies in changing your habits. Did you know that 90% of everything we do is based on our habits? Let’s talk about some strategies to change your practices this year to create better results, achieve your goals, and live the life you want to. STRATEGY #1: MAKE IT EASY! If you want to start exercising first thing in the morning, set yourself up for success. Lay your clothes and sneakers out the night before, so when you get up, everything you need is right there. If you don’t do this, it’s too easy to talk yourself out of taking action. Suppose you want to read more, place your book on your reading chair so you can’t miss it. Do you want to practice guitar more frequently? Pull the guitar out of the case and set it up where you practice. We are all lazy! It’s human
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nature. Set yourself up for success in advance, and it will be much easier to follow through consistently. STRATEGY #2: REPLACE IT! One of the best ways to change your habits is to swap a bad habit for another one. For example, you can swap out drinking soda with sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon — both have that fizzy satisfaction. Do you want to stop snacking on chips late at night? Swap out the chips for carrot sticks. It’s the same crunching sensation! If you are trying to cut down on alcoholic beverages, drink sparkling water mixed with cranberry juice. Or switch out beer for the nonalcoholic beer. STRATEGY #3: FOCUS ON ADDITION, NOT SUBTRACTION!
When Montel Williams was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he had to make changes to his diet. He had to give up foods that he loved, like steak and potatoes. Instead of focusing on what he could no longer have, he focused on what he needed to add to his diet — like salmon with a large, flavorful salad. He got excited about some of the new foods he tried and enjoyed. Focus on what you get to add in! STRATEGY #4: BET ON YOURSELF AND MAKE THE PENALTIES OF FAILURE STING! Accountability is a powerful strategy. Find a
partner and tell them your goal. Then commit that you will write a check to a person or an organization you detest if you fail. Tell your accountability partner that they cannot listen to any stories or excuses of why you did not follow through. It’s all about results. If you hit the goal, you keep the money. If you fail, they send in your money to that person or organization that you loathe! Make sure you give them the check at the beginning, so there is no backing out! 2021 can be a fantastic year! Decide on your three big goals, identify what habits you need to add in, change, or eliminate, and watch the success and victories come rolling in. Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.
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What to do Legally When Your Partner Dies BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY LOSING YOUR SPOUSE, PARTNER OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER IS A VERY TRAUMATIC EVENT. IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH TO GIVE YOURSELF TIME FOR THE GRIEVING PROCESS. Once you feel mentally and emotionally able to do so, you should schedule an appointment with an attorney to review all legal documents. You should bring your will and/or revocable living trust, the deed to your home and any other real estate, a certified copy of the death certificate and, if married, the date of your marriage. If you have advanced care directives such as a living will, durable power of attorney and designation of health care surrogate, you should bring those as well.
If everything you owned was in both names, it is not necessary to probate the will. However, regarding your home, and any other real estate, it is important to "clear the title." The lawyer will prepare and have you sign a "continuous marriage affidavit," which is why you need the date of your marriage. The affidavit will state that you were married on a specific date and remained continuously married without divorce until the date of death. It will provide the legal description of your home and other real estate and indicate your intention to clear title. This document will be recorded, along with an affidavit of no Florida estate tax due and the death certificate without the cause of death. Recording these documents will clear title and allow you the option to do a new deed to avoid probate when you die. If you do not have a revocable living trust, this appointment will be a good opportunity to discuss creating a trust and preparation of a deed to avoid probate on your home and other real estate. You can also discuss the option of a life estate deed to avoid probate. If you do have a trust, this may be an appropriate time to consider doing an amendment to the trust based on new circumstances. Your home and other real estate (in Florida and out-of-state) should be owned by you as trustee of the trust. You may wish to name one of your children as co-trustee to make it easier to manage the assets in your trust if you become incapacitated. You may also want to make changes in your living will, durable power of attorney and designation of health care surrogate or create those documents if you do not have them. In most cases, there is no urgency to contact an attorney. It is much better to have peace of mind and clarity. Some lawyers, including myself, will offer a free consultation. This consultation should include your options and give you the opportunity to sleep on it before finalizing any new legal documents. 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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Get Psyched
A Case of Covid BY DR. JILL SELBACH
I KNOW WE ARE ALL TIRED OF DEALING WITH COVID-19 IN SO MANY WAYS. AS I WRITE THIS ARTICLE, I AM REFLECTING ON MY RECENT EXPERIENCE. I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO SHARE. On a Friday morning, I woke up and worked for a few hours and then exercised with some friends. Tough workout. And I got through it with my usual complaining. Felt great, as always, when I was done. I had dinner with a few friends and began to feel a slight tickle in my throat. Saturday was uneventful, and I felt a little more of that tickle in my throat and a bit tired. Sunday, I woke up with nasal congestion. We have had quite a bit of construction in my house, so I chalked it up to allergies due to the 2-inch thick dust that had collected on everything. However, I declined my husband's offer to go out with him just in case. I sat outside for the day and stayed away from the kids. On Monday, while still congested, I felt fine otherwise. Out of what I considered to be paranoia, I went to get a Covid test. I went to a site that only gave PCR tests, which take up to three days to come back. I worked by phone or video on Monday. Tuesday, I got in the car at 7:15am and drove to a site to get a rapid test, just in case. On the way home from my test, I received my results…. POSITIVE FOR COVID. I was shocked. I spent the day experiencing so many emotions. I thought that the average person probably would never have gone for a test in the first place and surely not curtail their outings. That was a concern. I saw the positive test results and thought this is not the most accurate test. Let me see what the PCR test says. So the isolation began. I informed my family that they were now going to wait on me hand and foot and run the household for the next 10-14 days. Then, their panic ensued, not because of COVID but because of all the work they needed to do. So, I started this whole process with denial. How could this happen? Where did I get it? I had a moment of fleeting fear for myself (mainly because I was at the mercy of my family). Then I had to call everyone with whom I was in contact. Oh the dread!! These were not calls I wanted to make. I worried about the reaction people would have and then I worried about their health if they did fall ill. Two weeks is a long time to wait to see if you are the responsible party who infected someone. I realized I had gone through all the stages of grief outlined by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Denial, anger, bargaining,
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depression and finally, acceptance. Then as my isolation period was up, I began walking around the neighborhood only to have neighbors ask how I was. I now understood the shame that people had who had been infected and how they did not want to readily share this information with others. Suddenly my neighbors were wearing masks in their driveways to talk to me from the street. People were afraid of me! There would be no Christmas or New Years' Eve for the Selbach family. Then just as my isolation was ending, my family got retested to be safe. The rapid tests all came back negative. Two days later, my son's PCR test came back positive, and the other family members had to isolate again. The waiting and isolation was luckily, the most challenging part for our family. We have been so fortunate to have only mild symptoms and not to have infected the people we were with before developing symptoms. We all need to stay vigilant and not go around others when we have any symptoms without checking to see if it is COVID. Please don't assume you know that it isn't COVID. Be patient while waiting for test results. Think ahead to how you will feel if you chose not to stay home and infect someone who becomes seriously ill. These were the hard discussions we had with ourselves and our children. Now we are looking at the next weekend when no one is infected to celebrate Christmas with the standing rib roast waiting patiently for its debut in the freezer. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.
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Be Well
Choose Well BY MARLENE R WOLF, MD, FAAFP
"ARE YOU ULTRA?" I ASKED A FRIEND. "ULTRA? AS IN ULTRA-LIGHT, ULTRASOUND, OR ULTRAVIOLET RAYS?" SHE ASKED. "No, an Ultra as in food. Do you eat ultra-processed food?" I got a wide-eyed, blank stare. Ultra is the type of word that makes anything sound better,
positive and modern. In the dictionary world, ultra is defined as extreme, beyond or fanatical. But when it comes to ultra-processed food — ultra is not a positive. Obviously, we all know what the word food means. But, how about this processing term? Processing is transformation. As it applies to food, processing is developing fresh food into a food product. For me, just the phrase "food product" is unappetizing. If you were at a family dinner and asked, "Please pass me that food product, sweetie?" you might get some odd looks. Ultra-processed foods go through multiple steps, such as
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extrusion, molding, or milling. In the process, fresh food loses nutrients and sugars, fats, starches and calories are added. In other words, these food products do not resemble, even in the smallest way, the original food source. If you spent the day at a U-Pick-Em field, you would never ask the farmer where you can pick some potato chips. "Hey Farmer, I want to pick some chips! Point me to the field that grows those ultra-foods, such as chips, candy, fast foods, cakes, cold-cuts, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and frozen meals?" Ultra-processed foods also contain artificial preservatives, emulsifiers, food colorings, flavor enhancers, defoaming, anti-caking agents and more. If you want to avoid generally poorer health, heart disease, weight gain, and other diseases, it is best to avoid ultraprocessed foods. The food industry has its own ultra-language. The labels read like a biochemical dictionary, with words that I cannot even pronounce. Scary and confusing! Do I add these chemicals to my meals when I cook at home? "Hey Honey, how about these glow-in-the-dark mashed potatoes — I added some chemicals! "Yeah, nobody says that. Ultra-processed foods, in my opinion, are ultra-manipulated food products hatched by the food industry with ultra-shelf life, for ultra-taste, producing ultra-economics. They be maybe ultraeasy, but they are making us ultra- sick. Are you ultra? You are what you eat! Y Dr. Marlene Wolf is a board certified physician who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. To learn more visit drmarlenewolf.wixsite.com
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Iguana Wars (continued) BY JIM TERLIZZI
REGULAR READERS MAY RECALL PREVIOUS COLUMNS IN WHICH I CHRONICLED MY BATTLE WITH THE IGUANA INFESTATION. I THOUGHT I WAS winning for a while, based on a decrease in iguana droppings on my deck. Not so. These wily creatures have brought in reinforcements: Cuban lizards. At least, I think they’re Cuban. Their accents tell me some of them may be Dominican. Whatever, they have increased their numerical superiority. This has required a massive, drastic response. Aside from the mess they make, my biggest concern is to keep them off my roof, as they can do serious damage. Since iguanas can jump huge distances, I have cut down all trees and defoliated all plants with Agent Orange. I have blown up so many of their dens that I am almost out of C-4. I have greased the downspouts with bacon fat. This makes them slippery while providing me with my favorite aroma. Finally, I had a moat dug around the whole house and filled it with water and nasty flesheating fish, which I purchased from Piranhas “R” Us. (They are on sale this month if you need some.) Despite all of this, one iguana still manages to access the roof. I call him "Wally," short for Wallenda. (You may have heard of the circus act, the “Flying Wallendas," who did seemingly impossible high-wire stunts.) Wally sunbathes in the same place on the roof every day. I tried hosing him off, to no avail. He gave me the finger. (Or, in this case, the claw.) That's when I noticed he bore a tattoo: "Roof Problems-Call Pirate Roofing Company." It is a little-known fact, which I may have mentioned before, that roofing companies train
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iguanas to make holes in the underlayment to create leaks. I will attempt to teach iguanas to eat roofers. I did have some success using a professional iguana removal service. They placed traps baited with cantaloupe around the property. This worked too well. It seems the lizards came from all over the city to enjoy the fruit. At $30 per iguana, in two weeks, I ran up a bill of $9,000. This prompted me to buy my own trap. Since WinnDixie was out of cantaloupe, I baited it with watermelon. I caught three opossums, two raccoons and an unidentified creature that looked like a cross between a wombat and Joe Pesce. No iguanas. I will try again. In the meantime, I have one more trick up my sleeve. I will buy 5,000 cantaloupes, cut them into pieces and leave a trail leading to Boca Raton. Since Boca Raton translates to "mouth of the rat," perhaps the iguanas will feel more at home in a city named for fellow vermin. If people could get over the “ich" factor, the lizards could help us solve two problems — hunger and the iguana infestation. Maybe it would help if we started calling them "chicken of the trees." There are dozens of good recipes for these green monsters. It is time to eat the enemy. Y
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Every time I reach for a container of heavy cream at the grocery store, I feel a tinge of guilt. Thankfully, it passes quickly and I power through. Now and then, it’s good to be decadent. Everything in moderation. If you are a fan of spinach and artichoke dip, this dinner is for you. Here, I use salmon, but the recipe would work well with boneless chicken breasts too. It’s more about the sauce than anything else. >>>
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4 salmon fillets, skin on or off kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cubed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1 (14-ounce) can artichokes. quartered juice from 1/2 a lemon
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle the paprika, salt and pepper on the salmon. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. (I like to use a cast iron pan for this.) Add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is seared and takes on a more goldenbrown hue. If using skin-on salmon, sear the skin side too. Remove the salmon from the pan to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and make sure the pan has cooled off a little. Wipe down the pan with a paper towel — no need to wash it. In the same pan, melt the butter and add the shallots and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant about 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, heavy cream and cream cheese. While stirring, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Continue stirring until smooth and creamy. Add the Parmesan cheese, artichokes and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted. Add the lemon juice and remove the pan from the heat. Taste the sauce for seasoning. Parmesan cheese is pretty salty so it may not need more salt. Nestle the salmon fillets into the sauce. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges and good crusty bread for optimum sauce soakage. Or cook up some orzo to toss with the extra sauce. Y
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Try the Wine
The Magic of Port
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FOR MANY WINE LOVERS, PORT IS A SUBLIME TREAT. SWEET AND DISTINCTIVE, PORT CAN COMBINE A RANGE OF RICH FRESH AND DRIED FRUIT, NUTTY, AND OTHER FLAVORS WITH velvety texture and the punch, power, and pizzazz that comes with 15-20% alcohol content (ABV). It’s terrific by itself, with chocolaty, vanilla, baked fruit and other desserts, or with an assortment of cheese before or after a meal. For the uninitiated, however, there’s a catch. Port is made in multiple styles selling at widely different price points that can make buying Port a perplexing experience. My goal, then, is to provide some tips for buying and appreciating Port. Hopefully, they’ll encourage you to try or renew your acquaintance with this delicious and enjoyable wine. Most good wine retailers have a selection of Port. In-store, it might be in the dessert wine section near wines, like sherry and sauternes, or with other wines from Portugal, the country where all authentic Port is made. Even if you know a little about Port, it’s okay to ask: What is all this stuff? How are "vintage,” “LBV," "tawny,” "ruby," Ports
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different from one another? Most obvious, of course, is the big range in prices such as vintage Port with seemingly random years, such as 1994, 1997, 2003, 2011, or 2016, 2011, 2003, 1997, 1994 or even much older vintages costing $75, $100, or $200 and more. At the other extreme, bottles labeled ruby may cost only $10-20. And in between those price points, there should hopefully be some bottles that say 10, 20, or 30 year-old tawny Port and other bottles labeled Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV with a vintage year and possibly an indication whether the wine is unfiltered or not. Clearly, not all Port wine is the same, any more than are all California cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir wines. Port, though, is in a special category. First, all Port is fortified by adding brandy during fermentation, leaving it both sweet and potent. The various styles result from careful grape selection and distinctly different winemaking techniques that create Ports that can be as different as they are alike. Before explaining further, a little background is essential.
Magic in a Bottle Part of the magic of Port wines is that they are made at all. Like some other famous and delicious wines, most of the best Port wines are made from grapes grown on hillsides and river embankments so steep as to seemingly defy cultivation. Yet that’s precisely what people have been doing for over a thousand years. Great German riesling vineyards reside on the steep slopes rising from the Rhine River's Mosel tributary. Similarly, superlative Syrah is grown on sharply angled inclines lining France’s Rhone River. But no wine-growing area is as spectacular and formidable as Portugal’s Douro River valley. Its embankments ascend as sharply as 70 degrees, interspersed with olive trees and neatly terraced vineyards cut over centuries into the schist and granite rock with walls as high as 15 feet. They’re planted mostly with the touriga nacional, touriga franca, tinta roriz, and other grape varietals needed for blending quality Port. Each imparts specific colors, smells, tastes and other characteristics that help make each bottling unique. The accompanying photos give a sense of this terrain. One shows the view from a high vineyard and olive orchard my wife and I visited overlooking Pinhão (peenyeow), the town at the center of the Douro River valley’s most important growing area. The grapes grown in this area will ultimately make many of the finest Port wines. If it looks steep looking down, many slopes appear positively wall-like when viewed from the river’s surface 1,500 feet below, as the second photo shows. An added challenge is the upper Douro valley’s climate. It’s semi-arid with modest rainfall, freezing cold winters, and brutally hot summers. Summertime temperatures can routinely exceed 100 degrees. About 60 miles upriver from the Douro’s source near Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, mountains form a natural barrier that blocks most cool, humid Atlantic Ocean air from reaching the upper river valley. To adapt, grapevines on the valley’s slopes often send roots 60 feet or more into the rocks. Remarkably, these austere conditions produce grapes that can achieve exceptional levels of ripeness that will produce beautifully balanced wines with opulent, inviting flavors. Making and shipping Port wine posed considerable challenges until the middle of the last century. The upper Douro valley’s formidable terrain, fast-moving water, and dry, hot conditions were inhospitable to easy travel and settlement. A rail line did not connect Porto and the upper valley until the late 1800’s and modern roads weren’t built until much later. So small, flat-bottomed, gondola-like boats were the only means for transporting wooden casks of Port downriver from Pinhão to the lodges, or warehouses, in Vila Nova de Gaia across from Porto where most Port wines are still aged, blended and bottled. Dams and locks were constructed on the Douro late in the last century, making possible today’s popular cruises up the Douro and into Spain. Making Port The historic methods for fortifying wine are still used today. Strong grape brandy is added roughly 36 hours into the fermentation process. That raises the wine’s alcohol level to 18-20%, which kills fermentation yeast before it converts the nascent wine’s remaining sugar to alcohol. The fortified wines are kept segregated by grape type and vintage and put into wooden
casks for aging and blending. Initially, Port was shipped in casks and then poured into flasks for drinking. However, around 1775, Port became the first wine to be stored and shipped in sturdy cylindrical wine bottles that could be securely corked and sealed to lie flat during storage or shipping. These new bottles also made long-term bottle aging practical, giving birth to Vintage Port. More on that momentarily. Christian monks in the region were likely the first people to fortify wines with alcoholic spirits, probably to make them both sweeter and more potent. For 17th and 18th century British merchants, fortifying wine in this way solved an important problem. While traditionally made Portuguese wine often turned bad during the
long, sometimes difficult voyages to British ports, fortified wine withstood the trip. The timing was fortuitous. British upper classes had developed a taste for French wines, whose shipments during the 18th century declined and, for a time, stopped as relations between France and England deteriorated. British merchants, who enjoyed good relations with Portugal, filled the gap with increasingly popular Port. Ultimately, a handful of British shipping and merchant families and wealthy Portuguese dominated the Port trade. Their names, like Cockburn, Croft, Dow, Graham, Taylor Fladgate and Sandeman, still grace Port bottles today, along with now-famous Portuguese brands like Fonseca, Quinta do Noval, Quinta do Vesuvio, Quinta do Villado, and Ramos Pinto.
Buying and Appreciating Port There are four main styles of Port: vintage, LBV (Late Bottled Vintage), aged tawny, and ruby or reserve. Each style is different due to the quality of grapes used and the winemaking and aging methods employed. All, except Vintage Port, are ready to drink when bottled. VINTAGE PORT: Vintage Ports are deeply colored and known for their power, velvety texture, and vivid, sometimes explosive, rich cherry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, spice and other flavors. Vintage Port is made only from the very best grapes, usually from multiple top vineyards, grown during a single top or >>> OPPOSITE Pinhao, Portugal looking down at the Douro River and terraced vineyards THIS PAGE view from the Douro River looking up at one of the steeper embankments.
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A TALE OF TWO CITIES B Y SAM ROSSER
SOURCE MATERIAL An interview of former Lighthouse Point Mayor Frank McDonough by Barbara Zisk, 2001
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ike many readers of this publication, I have spent quite a hefty chunk of my days on this Earth at Frank McDonough Park. It's where countless first goals, touchdowns, and other priceless memories have been made. The park is named after the late former Lighthouse Point Mayor Frank McDonough, who served our community for over two decades and was instrumental in our little town's founding. During this time of global pandemic and national political upheaval, perhaps a story about how two mayors of Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach, resolved the prickly issue of higher water rates will remind us of simpler times. Frank McDonough gave decades of his life to our community, and in an interview with a Florida Atlantic University student reporter, Barbara Zisk, in the final months of his life, he told a story that would have made an excellent episode of "Parks and Rec." In the late 60s, the City of Pompano Beach considered raising the water rates for a portion of Lighthouse Point that was still subscribed to Pompano Beach's water distribution system. When McDonough became aware that
LEFT Sun-Sentinel article about the tennis match between Lighthouse Point Mayor Frank McDonough and Pompano Beach Mayor Ed Stack who went on to become a congressman. ABOVE Congressman Edward J. Stack
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some Lighthouse Point residents would have to pay higher water rates, he felt it was unfair since not all Lighthouse Point residents would be subjected to the higher prices. At the time, the mayor of Pompano Beach was a man by the name of Ed Stack who also owned the Silver Thatch Tennis Center. "Everybody who was anybody in tennis visited there, played there, and Ed Stack owned it," said McDonough during his interview with Zisk. So, the next time the press brought up Pompano Beach raising those rates, McDonough publicly challenged Stack to a tennis match. The winner would decide whether or not to raise the water rates. Eventually, after several years, they finally played. However, Stack had apparently been training with a professional tennis player for weeks ahead of the big match and leaking his efforts to the press. "His pro was Ian Laver. Rod Laver was the great Australian left-handed tennis player... This was his cousin, who was also a great pro," McDonough recounted.
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Stack brought out all the stops for this match. "Ed had the band from Pompano Beach High School. He had the cheerleaders. He had a professional sitting in the chair to mediate the match. He [the umpire] had been doing this all his life; everywhere, England, [Wimbledon] and a real pro," McDonough remembered during his interview with Zisk. According to McDonough the referee clearly favored Stack. "He called out balls that were obviously in. He just harassed the daylights out of me all in good fun," he recounted to Zisk. "And Ed's standing back there with a big smile on his face," said McDonough. The fix was in all along, but not how you might expect. "The thing was, he didn't have a chance. He wasn't that good," said McDonough In the end, Mayor Stack of Pompano Beach threw his hands in the air and conceded the match to McDonough. And he didn't increase the water rates to the residents of Lighthouse Point. If only things were still that simple. Y
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Birds of Paradise (BACKYARD)
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With all the tennis courts closed during quarantine, I would sit on my balcony and enjoy my morning coffee. Our Gumbo Limbo tree had a couple of very bright orange birds hopping around in it. At first, I thought they were Baltimore orioles, but after a quick internet search, I learned we have spotted chested orioles here in South Florida. Who knew? I was then pleasantly surprised to see that they had a nest at the very top of the tree, and were making many visits throughout the day. I put my 400 mm “space shuttle lens” on my tripod-mounted camera and had the experience of a lifetime for the next two months. The resident Lighthouse Point “bird lady, “ Cynthia Rohkamm, told me I was very blessed to witness three baby orioles being raised right outside my window. When it came time for the babies to take flying lessons, I called my neighbors and asked them to keep their indoor-outdoor cats inside for a few days until the babies were fully flighted. Just when I thought they had flown away for good, one drizzly day, dad and baby were on the fence looking for more caterpillars. Snap! Another Audubon photo Unlike many people, I was never bored during quarantine because those orioles must have fed those babies 100 caterpillars every day. Now I guess we have another bird lady in Lighthouse Point. With a bird feeder in the backyard and another in the front yard, I have captured some fantastic photos of birds that I never really paid attention to before this Covid-19 fiasco. It’s incredible what’s all around you if you take the time to look.
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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $
Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for a Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and many taco options. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954596-1304 $$
Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This used to be a “best kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$ Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL 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 $$
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Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ 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 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets
better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp, poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$
Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL
Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$
Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with
gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$
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 $$$ Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The
menu at this cozy French bistro includes many of the classics. So next time you crave sole meunière, filet mignon au poivre or beef bourguignon, you don’t have to go any further than the Cove. The steakhouse menu includes a New York strip and a rib eye, among other cuts. Yet, Le Val de Loire is a French restaurant, so they offer three sauces with the steaks — including a mushroom cream sauce. Classic steakhouse-sides like creamed spinach are also available. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$
Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-
cials 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, 954-427-6000 $$
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Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order take-out online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$-$$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and
the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$
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 $$ Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping cen-
ter has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. The saag paneer, which is the Indian version of creamed spinach, goes well with anything on the menu. And Popeye would be proud.201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$
Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN 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. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$
Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$
POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$
The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect
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are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$
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 $$ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN This gem of a restaurant is known for its fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed-out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land-lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S.Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN For a traditional German
meal, try the wiener schnitzel — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-7565 $$
Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$
Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA
1386 S. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach Dine in or take out 5:00pm Wed. - Sat.
This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch using double-zero Italian flour. All the beers are brewed on-site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$
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 $$$$
Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar. AMERICAN Beach front din-
ing at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830
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Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like chicken tikka and all sorts of biryani and curry dishes to some
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Indo-Chinese twists like crunchy stir-fried noodles. There are plenty of vegetarian options on this menu to choose from too, and of course, many variations on naan — Indian flatbread. 1149 S.Federal Highway, 954-366-1847 $$
Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.
The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-
lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$
Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$
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 $$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$
Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$
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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, 754-2229174 $$$-$$$$
La Veranda. ITALIAN Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub
fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.$-$$
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a
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Dining Out few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$
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 $$
Nikki’s Greek Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Enjoy salads and en-
trées all with a slight Mediterranean influence including housemade hummus and tzatsiki, gyros, spinach pie and more. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 102, 954-401-3131 $$-$$$
Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean
views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 $$-$$$
Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$
Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily spe-
cials 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 $
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 $
Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese
food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$
Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano In-
DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come togeth-
tracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$
er to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$
Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$
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 $
Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlan-
tic 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 $$
Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $
Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian
favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$
Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 $ The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $ Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $ The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find
something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $
Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on
Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by
Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$
the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$
Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $
Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try
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