Lighthouse Point Magazine, June 2022

JUNE 2022

Girl Power MEET HARPER KISS — A 9-YEAR-OLD GOLF SUPERSTAR FROM LIGHTHOUSE POINT

FLORIDA BUCKET LIST

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COASTAL RESORT

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TROPhy POINT DEEPWATER ESTATE | EAST POMPANO BEACH, FL | $13.95 MILLION |

NEW FARMhOUSE MODERN DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $4.5 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10260965.COM

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ou are most certainly aware that we are in the midst of unprecedented activity in the high-end real estate market… resulting in critically low inventory of million dollar-plus properties like yours. Consequently, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sell your important property to fully maximize your ROI. Since Premier Estate Properties has achieved the majority of recently closed as well as pending million dollar-plus sales in your marketplace, we are privy to market valuations that are not yet public knowledge. That makes us uniquely qualified to guide you in accurately valuing your ultraluxury property.

FRONT ROW INTRACOASTAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $16.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10275848.COM

If you have considered selling, now is the time to list…and we are the experts to trust. As the dominant market leaders, we offer you specialized expertise and valuation insights that can help you achieve your best result.

Please feel free to contact me today for your confidential consultation.

Respectfully, Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and/or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties 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 2022 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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4110 NE 23 TERRACE LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $5,200,000 5 Bedrooms with 5 full baths and 2 half baths. Newer Construction contemporary home with East exposure, 85 feet of dockage, and 10 foot high impact sliding doors. Better than new with added Savant system, electric blinds, updated electronics, solar pool heating, and built-in generator. This home is tastefully furnished with highend furniture and is sold fully furnished for an easy move.

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Lighthouse Point Mayor Kyle Van Buskirk with his wife Christine at the Keeper Days Parade in April, 2022. Van Buskirk, who served as commissioner, was sworn in as mayor shortly after Keeper Days weekend. Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine

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At 2-years old she swung a toy golf club. At 4 she progressed to real clubs. And by 5 she was taking lessons with a pro.

Now, at just 9-years old, Harper Kiss of Lighthouse Point plays on six junior golf tours, including the US Kids Golf World Championship, which attracts the best junior golfers worldwide.

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The kids were out in full force at Lighthouse Point’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Plus, more photos from the Keeper Days Parade.

Learn solid tips for how to improve your relationships.

Dr. Jill Selbach describes how employing multiple therapies can advantageous.

Learn why and how to find a financial advisor who understands all of your life goals.

Attorney Martin Zevin explains why uninsured motorist coverage is crucial.

Read all about a local annual fishing tournament where boaters take active-duty military personnel for a day out at sea.

Jim Terlizzi is so over iguanas. Now, he’s complaining about ants.

A dinner salad is an optimal option during our blazing summers.

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Pompano Caribbean Fest

WHEN: Saturday, June 4 | 5–10pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts

(BACA), 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Saturday, June 4, 2022 is set for the first annual Pompano Caribbean Fest. The Pompano Caribbean Fest provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate everything the Caribbean has to offer. The family-friendly event will not only include music by DJ Mike Coly, tasty Caribbean food, and great vibes, but will feature a live Caribbean concert experience featuring performances from Hormonick. Hormonick is one of Haiti’s most popular crossover acts, with their sounds influenced by soul, funk and kompa. Other performers include Karibbean Geoove and Samyluve-Da’Groov.

Everyone is welcome to join in and celebrate the beautiful Caribbean culture found here in the City of Pompano Beach.

WHEN: Thursdays beginning June 16 5–7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Golf Shop, 1101 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $275/season pass (ends Sept 1) or $20/ weekly WHAT: Golfers can enjoy a shotgun start round every Thursday during the summer at the Pompano Beach Golf Course. Meet up with other golf enthusiasts and enjoy the local links.

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North End Rockers Party

(BaCA), 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Head to Old Town Pompano on the first Friday of every month for craft beers, food trucks, arts, crafts and jewelry for sale. Revelers can also enjoy live music.

Company, 1901 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach (in Pompano Citi Center) COST: Free WHAT: Enjoy a rockin’ night with craft beers on tap and scrumptious artisanal pizza.

Pizza, great beer and live music — what more can you ask for?

WHEN: Friday, June 3 | 6–10pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts

WHEN: Saturday, June 18 | 7–10pm WHERE: Dangerous Minds Brewing

Whisky Myers in Concert WHEN: July 16 | 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach

Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: $39-$65 WHAT: Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers has played more than 3,000 live shows since their emergence in 2007. Their self-produced fifth studio album, WHISKEY MYERS, debuted at No. 1 on the Country and Americana/ Folk sales charts and No. 6 on the allgenre Billboard 200 chart.

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Live Music at Galuppi’s Jaded Aerosmith Tribute

Roll the Stones

WHEN: Saturday, June 4 | 7:15pm–11:30pm WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway,

Pompano Beach COST: Free, but reservations are recommended WHAT: Enjoy a night of Aerosmith’s unique sound. It should be a great rocking time at the covered patio bar at Galuppi’s. Enjoy an evening outside while you indulge with drinks from the bar, appetizers and dinners.

Comedy Night at Spanx the Hog

WHEN: Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 28 | 7-10pm WHERE: Spanx the Hog, 147 S. Cypress Creek Road, Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Have a few laughs along with some barbecue every Monday night at Spanx the Hog.

WHEN: Saturday, June 11 | 7:30–11pm WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway,

Pompano Beach COST: Free, but reservations are recommended WHAT: Enjoy a tribute to one of rocks greatest bands of all time. The band includes an impressive array of musicians with an eight-piece band.

Comedy Night at Bru’s Room

WHEN: Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 7-10pm Where” Bru’s Room, 235 S Federal Highway, Pompano Beach WHAT: The comedy circuit in Broward is alive and well. Enjoy a comedy show every Tuesday at Bru’s room. Aspiring comedians are encouraged to try out their material and network with other local comedians looking to make a go of it.

Art of the Hollywood Backdrop

WHEN: Through Aug. 21, 2022 (Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hours: 11 am-6 pm; open until 8 pm on Thursdays) WHERE: Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (north end of Mizner Mark) COST: $12/adults; $10/seniors; free/students with ID; free/children WHAT: In the climax of “North by Northwest” Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint make a run over Mount Rushmore. This scene lasts just over two minutes; but it contributed to making this one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most revered movies. Thanks to talented artists, the action took place on a sound stage with a 90-foot wide painting serving as the historic location. This exhibition celebrates Hollywood’s masters of illusion and perspective, who previously have received little recognition for their talent or applause for their essential role in making film magic.

Mercury Express Exhibition WHEN: July 8–Oct. 5, 2022 WHERE: Pompano Beach

Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach WHAT: This is a solo exhibition

by South Florida artist Cangshu Gran, titled “Mercury Express” featuring artworks created between 2016 and 2019.

“This body of work is comprised of sixteen oil glaze paintings on canvas, ranging in size from 16 x 16 inches to 36 x 48 inches. These paintings demonstrate, through subjective color and the application of misty layers of luminous paint, my residence on the edge of moving to the future and looking to the past.

Through imagination my paintings express a longing for connections and offer glimpses of happiness tinted with a pervasive overcast of melancholy. “Mercury Express” is a visual expression of what I consider to be ‘Kitsch’, ‘Sentimental’ and ‘Adventurous’. Through this work I salvage and renew the child-like wonder that managed to survive into my adulthood. Through the positioning of remembered objects in imaginary landscapes, Mercury Express recalls and explores my childhood memories, ideas and aspirations to reclaim the wonder I have lost as an adult.”

— Cangshu Gran

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Lighthouse Point Tennis Center Update Starting this month, the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center will be managed by FM Tennis, a Boynton Beach-based firm that provides professional tennis services to tennis clubs and facilities in South Florida.

FM Tennis will take the helm from Greg Moussette, who served as tennis director of the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center since September 2000.

The City Commission, at its May 10 meeting, approved an agreement with FM Tennis for tennis center management and operations. The firm was selected through a competitive bidding process. The agreement is for a term of three years, with three one-year renewals.

The City will receive fees of $4,000 per month from FM Tennis in year one, $4,120 per month in year two, and $4,243.60 per month in year three of the agreement. The City will pay FM Tennis $2,847 bi-weekly for tennis court maintenance. This will result in an estimated savings of $39,000 for the City to operate the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center, according to Lighthouse Point Parks and Recreation Director Becky Word.

All the tennis pros currently working at the tennis center will remain in their positions, said Word. The employee who ran the pro shop has retired, and parttime staff will be carried over to the new community center to help with the sports

Can Kissing Lead to Cavities?

What is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in a tooth that forms because of untreated tooth decay. A cavity can affect the hard tissues (enamel, dentin and cementum) and a tooth’s soft tissue (pulp). Cavities start small but gradually grow if left untreated.

Since tooth decay does not always cause pain, cavity progression can go unnoticed.

However, the problem is more severe once the decay reaches the teeth and gums.

Do Tooth Cavities Spread? It may be surprising to learn that tooth cavities spread and are contagious. Similar to catching a cold sore, you can also catch a cavity by swapping spit. Cavities are usually caused by sugar buildup that decays teeth.

However, studies have shown that cavities can be transmitted through close contact with another person with poor oral hygiene.

Indeed, studies have found that one person can develop a cavity on their tooth via kissing. This was found by evaluating kissing couples.

The precursors to cavities ride it out on the bacteria contained in saliva. So, when two people are kissing with vigor, they can transmit harmful bacteria to one another.

The same goes for mothers that get too close to their babies — they can spread a tooth cavity to the child. In fact, infants and children are particularly vulnerable to cavity-causing bacteria. In most cases

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BY DR. GABRIELA ESPINOZA in wearing away at enamel and causing tooth decay.

So next time you taste your child’s food before they pop it in their mouth or lean over to kiss your significant other, think twice!

To reduce the risk of transmission, simply remember to brush, floss, and chew sugar-free gum to help get rid of any cavity-causing bacteria.

where a child has a cavity, they’ve inherited it from their caregiver. This can happen when a parent tests the temperature of a child’s food with their mouth.

Don’t taste food yourself before feeding it to your baby. By doing this you enable the spread of germs, which can lead to poor oral health! Cavity care in this circumstance involves timely control of the colonization of the cariogenic bacteria in the mouths of young children. In other words, brush their teeth right after eating to kill germs and bacteria found in the mouth.

Although sugar is usually to blame for cavities and tooth decay, studies have shown that cavities can be transmitted.

This is because bacteria are the culprit

Dr. Gabriela Espinoza is an orthodontic and cosmetic dentist at PARK PLAZA DENTAL. She is Platinum Certified from Invisalign. 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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BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Library First-Floor Expansion Project Advances A new first-floor children’s wing proposed for the Lighthouse Point Library received site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Board last month, and from the Community Appearance Board in April.

Last October, the City Commission voted to move forward with the project, which, if carried out, will be funded with the 2018 voter-approved bond issue. The project would replace the City’s original plan to build out the library’s second-floor using bond proceeds.

The children’s wing would extend into a portion of the parking lot to the library’s north. It would be an 1,800-square-foot, one-story standalone building that connects back to the existing library building with an enclosed corridor. The children’s wing would also have an outside entrance and its own bathroom, so it could be used at night completely independent of City Hall. There would be a new paver plaza in front of the building that could be used for yoga.

Library Director Christy Keyes said the new first-floor wing will be able to hold more children and can be closed off with the fire safety doors to contain the noise level. It would have a stroller parking area.

It would also have rolling shelving so that the space could be reconfigured for special events, such as a guest

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storyteller or local author, and not just serve as a reading room.

“Having the ability to move things around means that we can have programs other parts of the day for our seniors and adults,” said Keyes.

The design of the first-floor addition tries to match the finishes and colors of City Hall, according to Ivan Gomez of Currie Sowards Aguila Architects. However, the new building would have a silver roof, not green like City Hall, because the City intends to change the City Hall roof to match the new fire station and community center.

According to city administration, the plans for the first-floor addition will now be put out to bid to find a contractor for the construction of the project.

The alternate first-floor project was developed after it was determined that converting the

ABOVE Rendering of Lighthouse Point Library first-floor expansion Courtesy Currie Sowards Aguila Architects.

second-floor into a community room (roughly 1,200 square feet) would not be cost effective due to unanticipated challenges, including the logistics of keeping the library open during the upstairs construction. In the revised plan, the library’s current children’s room would become the community room.

Kaufman Lynn Construction, the firm the City hired to serve as the construction manager for the city’s bond projects, was asked to price the second-floor buildout of the library. Pricing came in at $997,632, compared to the original budgeted amount of $600,000. Kaufman Lynn’s proposed pricing for the firstfloor expansion was $1.2 million. The City Commission voted to put the first-floor project out to bid to see what pricing comes in from other contractors.

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Lighthouse Point Library <<< site work, which adds costs.

In light of FEMA flood elevations, the first-floor building must be constructed two feet higher, and as a result, a large portion of the parking lot would have to be raised also, and the drainage would have to be redone.

The Planning and Zoning Board, during its review of the site plan for the first-floor addition, discussed at length the increased parking deficit that would result from the project.

The existing site has a parking deficit of roughly 16 spaces. The City recently designated six pull-in parking spaces on NE 38th Street, adjacent to the City Hall complex, for municipal parking only. Even with those additional spaces, the first-floor addition would create a parking deficit of 21 spaces.

The Board expressed concern about there not being enough parking for well-attended City Commission meetings when certain topics are being discussed, or for other well-attended events at the City Hall complex.

The city planner said the grassy areas and parking lot at Dixon Ahl

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Hall, located across the street, could be used for overflow parking.

The Board inquired about using parking spaces at the old fire station next to Dixon Ahl Hall, once fire personnel transition to the new fire station on Sample Road.

City Administrator John Lavisky said the old fire station would be a nice spot to relocate the Building Department, and get them out of the smaller space they’re currently in.

“We’re hurting for space, and we have a lot of needs for employees and customers, and we need parking,” said Lavisky.

Lavisky said a decision hasn’t been made yet regarding whether the fire station will be torn down and made into a parking lot or reutilized, but when fire personnel move over to the new fire station, “we’re going to have extra parking there.”

Planning and Zoning Board Chair Dennis Smith said that solution would be only temporary if the City decides to do something else with the fire station site.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan “subject to

RIGHT Site plan of Lighthouse Point Library first-floor expansion Courtesy Currie Sowards Aguila Architects.

Everett Marshall III Fills Commission Seat 4 Everett Marshall III being sworn in

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The Lighthouse Point City Commission picked Everett Marshall III to fill vacant City Commission Seat 4 at a special meeting held on April 25. The seat became vacant when Commission President Kyle Van Buskirk was selected by the City Commission on March 31 to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor, following the passing of Mayor Glenn Troast on March 23.

The current term for Seat 4 runs until the next municipal election in March 2024. Marshall was selected in a second-round vote by the Commission, because the first vote did not result in a majority. Y

a strong concern about the lack of parking to address this additional building on the City’s property.”

The Board’s condition of approval went on to say that, “although the existing buildings were approved with less than what is required, this is going to exacerbate the parking situation.”

The Board recommended that the City Commission consider setting aside additional parking spaces at the old fire station or secure additional spaces at Dixon Ahl Hall to address the parking deficit. Y

City Commission Annual Budget Workshop The City Commission will hold a workshop for the city’s fiscal year 2022-2023 budget on June 28 at 4pm. The workshop will be followed by a regular City Commission meeting at 6:30pm.

Last month, the City Commission set the dates for the budget and millage rate hearings, as well as public hearings for special assessments. The hearings will be held as part of regular City Commission meetings.

The schedule is as follows: Sept. 12 at 6:30pm – First Budget Public Hearing, and public hearings for the Fire Protection, Stormwater Utility and Residential Solid Waste Collection special assessments.

Sept. 22 at 6:30pm – Second Budget Public Hearing to adopt the final budget.

City Commission meetings are held at the City Hall complex, located at 2200 NE 38th Street, and via the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

City Commission Approves Three Infrastructure Projects Funded by American Rescue Plan Act The City Commission, at its meeting on May 10, approved work orders with its consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, for three infrastructure projects: a stormwater master plan update ($151,505); a seawall study ($46,900); and a hydrographic survey of the city’s canals ($55,510).

The projects will be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), an economic stimulus bill enacted in March 2021 to help local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Lighthouse Point was allocated $5.64 million in ARPA funds.

The three infrastructure projects are among those prioritized by the City Commission in February for ARPA funding.

The stormwater master plan update will include a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that addresses priority stormwater improvement projects throughout the city based on observed flooding, flood complaints, roadway conditions, traffic volumes and hydraulic analysis.

In addition, the stormwater master plan update will review and address impacts associated with sea-level rise, resiliency, and changes in the construction industry that should be reviewed and incorporated into the budgets for the stormwater program.

The seawall study to be carried out by Kimley-Horn will visually categorize and assess 15 segments of City-owned seawalls in anticipation of having to raise the seawall heights due to sea-level rise. The City-owned seawalls are located along NE 39th Street, NE 41st Street

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and NE 23rd Terrace; east of NE 22nd Avenue between NE 48th Street and NE 48th Court; and at Staton Park — a pocket park at the east end of Sample Road, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Many of the seawalls date to the 1950s. KimleyHorn will assess their condition and see whether they are structurally adequate to be raised.

The hydrographic survey of the city’s waterways and canals will determine the current depth of the canal bottoms as it relates to the mean low water table. The information will be used to identify the sections of the waterways and canals that require dredging. The city’s last hydrographic study was completed in 2012.

The City Commission discussed having Kimley-Horn assess the condition of seven city bridges under an additional work order ($67,230). Field reviews would be performed to evaluate the current structural condition of the bridges and bring any observed severe damage or corrosion to the City’s attention. The field reviews would be limited to visual and tactile observations.

The Commission decided to

BELOW The Alamanda Bridge on NE 24th Avenue

wait on the work order until it was determined if there are other types of bridge assessments that would be more comprehensive and would yield more quantitative information than the one proposed by KimleyHorn. The work order was brought to the Commission because, at a previous meeting, the Commission expressed a lack of confidence in the bridge inspections carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

The City has two continuing contracts with Kimley-Horn: one for bridge consulting services, which it entered into in January; one for engineering and management consultant services, which it entered into in February.

Currently, there are two open work orders with Kimley-Horn for consulting on the Alamanda Bridge on NE 24th Avenue. Both of the projects under the work orders are funded by ARPA. The first work order ($178,000) is for an initial study of the bridge to observe deficiencies and determine if the bridge needs to be rehabilitated or replaced.

While on-site, a piece of concrete fell off the bridge and it was noticed that a beam had severe corrosion and damage. In April, the City Commission approved a work order ($24,840) for Kimley-Horn to develop plans to facilitate the emergency repairs. Kimley-Horn was also asked to assist with the bidding phase for the repairs and to conduct a load rating on the existing bridge to verify the 20-ton weight posting.

The City has reduced traffic to one lane and shifted traffic off of the damaged beam until repairs can be completed. Y

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Police Department Achieves Distinguished Excelsior Accreditation

The Lighthouse Point Police Department has been awarded its third consecutive Excelsior accreditation status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

The Excelsior designation is the highest level of achievement in Florida accreditation a criminal justice agency can receive.

“This award is a true testament to the professionalism, hard work and outstanding services that are provided by the members of my agency,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata. “I’m so proud of the work that they do.”

To earn its first Excelsior status, the city’s police department had to receive an initial accreditation from the CFA, which it did in June of 2000, and then obtain reaccreditation every three years, five consecutive times.

The Lighthouse Point Police Department was one of the first agencies in the state to be accredited

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by the CFA, and is one of a select few agencies that has received the Excelsior accreditation three consecutive times.

This year’s award comes following a rigorous, three-day on-site review of every aspect of the police department, including policies and procedures, facilities, equipment, fleet, policing methods, handling of crime investigations and arrests, training, support services, and its accountability process. The assessment included interviewing employees about high-liability policies to ensure that they had been appropriately trained.

The police department fully met over 235 professional law enforcement standards set forth by the CFA, many of which are critical to life, health and safety issues, said Licata.

The team of three assessors, who came from police departments in different areas of the state of Florida, wrote in the summary

ABOVE Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata (far right) and some of his staff with assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

of their 11-page report that “the Lighthouse Point Police Department has a solid commitment to the accreditation process” and each member “is driven to provide excellent, professional, fair and dedicated service to the citizens of Lighthouse Point and its surrounding community and partners.”

The Excelsior award will be officially presented to Chief Licata and Commander Chris Oh, who serves as the police department’s accreditation manager, on June 16 at the CFA conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference will be attended by approximately 35 law enforcement agencies from around the state.

The CFA accreditation is valid for three years. It is voluntary, not mandatory, but Licata said it allows the department to do regular self-assessments to ensure the highest standards are being followed. Y

Happy SNAPS Memorable moments around town

Easter Egg Hunt

Frank McDonough Park, Lighthouse Point

Recreation Director Becky Word with John Trudel, her predecessor

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Happy Snaps Keeper Days Parade (part deux) Lighthouse Point

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Personal Development

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BY CRAIG HALEY

A WISE PERSON ONCE TOLD ME THAT THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE COMES DOWN TO THE QUALITY OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. THE MORE I thought about it, the more I agreed.

Money is important, but there are many wealthy people who are miserable. So, money alone is not the answer. On the other side, we all know people earning a modest living, yet they are some of the happiest and most fulfilled people.

I have been thinking about relationships lately because I read an incredible book on marriage called “Go Giver Marriage.” The book’s essence is that an attitude of giving will allow you to receive more.

This is the fourth book in the series, and all of them center around the Pindar Principle, which is, “The more you give, the more you have.”

The 5 Secrets to Lasting Love were so profound that I wanted to share them with all of you, and to learn more about them, by all means, get the book!

The First Secret: Appreciate When you appreciate your spouse or significant other, you look for specific things about them you love. Appreciation does not stop there, though. To show genuine appreciation, you must tell them, and the more things you find to appreciate, the better.

Is your spouse a great parent? Are they hyper-focused on climbing the corporate ladder at work? Are they incredibly thoughtful?

My wife is very committed to helping our daughter succeed on the dance team. She brings her to all the events, which are incredibly long. She is enthusiastic and encouraging when Alexa Rae is about to compete.

She prepares thoroughly for these events, and believe me; there is a lot to remember. The sheer amount of stuff you need to bring to ensure your dancer is prepared is incredible!

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What do you appreciate about your spouse or significant other?

The Second Secret: Attend Being attentive means showing you are paying attention through some tangible action. It is noticing what your partner needs, wants and enjoys and then giving it to them.

This could be as simple as helping with the laundry or housework if they are sick or busy at work. This could be bringing them a cup of coffee in the morning if they had a rough night’s sleep.

When you are attending to them, you aren’t just paying attention. You are taking action to show you are paying attention and that you care.

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The second side of allowing is accepting your partner for who they are. You are accepting all their flaws along with all their great qualities. When we are dating someone new, we focus on that person’s positive qualities. However, once we have been with someone for a while, we tend to focus more attention on that person’s flaws, quirks and bad habits.

According to John David Mann, to be great at the third secret, you want to become your partner’s safe harbor.

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The Fifth Secret: Grow The fifth secret is not about your partner, it is about you. You must identify what you need to be happy and fulfilled and then give that gift to yourself.

The reality is that you can not be your best self for your partner if you do not care for yourself. There is a reason they say on the airplane to put your mask on first before helping others. If you don’t help yourself first, you could end up dead!

Fitness is crucial to both my wife and me, so we make sure each has time every day to work out. It keeps us both feeling fit and healthy. We are far more patient, proactive, and happier when we have exercised.

She loves martial arts, yoga and tennis. I love mixed martial arts, jiu-jitsu, and weight training, so we make sure to give each other time to grow individually.

What gift can you give yourself to be your best for your partner?

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All of us have fears, uncertainties, and doubts that hold us back. They are a part of life; however, you can boost your partner to be their best selves if you feed them with encouragement, praise, and faith.

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BY GREGORY EDWARDS A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL MUST DEVELOP A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE PERSON ACROSS THE TABLE AND THEN PROVIDE STRATEGIES DIRECTLY TIED TO THAT understanding. You should look for three qualities in a financial professional on a base level.

CARING. Financial professionals must earnestly care about the well-being of their clients. Their clients’ welfare always comes first, and advisors care about what matters in their lives.

CURIOUS. Financial professionals should be very interested in you in a positive and supportive way. They’re motivated to collect all the relevant facts about you because they know that’s the only way they can make intelligent and relevant recommendations.

CONSULTATIVE. Client-centric financial professionals approach relationships reflectively and cooperatively to ensure that their clients’ views, feelings, and input are considered. Moreover, they’re clear and excellent communicators.

Gaining Deep Knowledge You want to see whether a financial professional takes the time to understand you and your circumstances when it comes down to it.

One of the signs that can indicate that a financial professional is client-centric is if they employ a process that helps them see you as a total person across many different areas. Consider the

following form of client profiling: VALUES. What is truly important to you about your money and your desire for success, and what are the key, deep-seated values underlying your decisions?

GOALS. What do you want to achieve over the long run — professionally and personally, practically and audaciously?

RELATIONSHIPS. Who are all the essential people in your life?

ASSETS. What do you own, such as real estate and investment accounts, and where and how are your assets held?

ADVISORS. Who do you rely on for advice?

PROCESS. How actively are you managing your financial life, and how do you prefer to work with your advisors?

INTERESTS. What are your passions in life — including your hobbies, philanthropic involvement, religious proclivities, and children’s schools and activities?

If financial professionals understand you at a deep level, they can offer more comprehensive strategies and better identify specific solutions that align well with what you want to accomplish.

If all a professional only knows about your investments and your retirement goals, the strategies they offer you will probably begin and end with those topics. In contrast, if that professional understands the hopes and dreams, you also have for your children or grandchildren and the concerns you have about their ability to achieve those outcomes, the advisor can potentially craft a broader, more far-reaching plan.

Ultimately, you can think of all this as a process of profound discovery —about you and the people who are most important to you and what you want most.

It makes sense to learn about the process that an advisor has in place to understand you. A process that seeks to help an advisor know you fully and comprehensively can be a good sign that an advisor “walks the talk” when it comes to being client-centric. Y Gregory Edwards, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC is a principal at Lawless, Edwards, & Warren - Wealth Management. Please call Greg and his team at 561-361-8140 ext 229 to see if a family bank makes sense for you and your family.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH IS SO IMPORTANT. PHYSICAL HEALTH COMMANDS MUCH ATTENTION; HOWEVER, PSYCHOLOGICAL ILLNESSES CAN BE DEBILITATING. ILLNESSES such as anxiety and depression are common and are present in all age groups, from children through older adulthood. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 46.6 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States suffer from some psychological disturbance. This number represented 18.9% of all U.S. adults.

A stigma about getting help still exists. Many people go without treatment, especially men, who are less likely to seek help.

Psychological interventions are effective. As a clinician trained in behavioral medicine, I look at the whole person. I examine the psychological, emotional, behavioral and physical/medical history. I feel this is very important to get a good feel for a person’s weaknesses and strengths/protective factors that will aid them in obtaining optimum health.

So that being said, I very frequently look to add what is known as complementary and alternative methods. There are many things in addition to psychotherapy, and in some cases, psychotherapy and medication can be very helpful.

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For instance, there is quite a bit of research on the benefits of consistent exercise in decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms. According to some studies, regular exercise was found to be as effective as medication in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Meditation is a good adjunct to therapy, and there are several free apps to download to learn this skill.

Neurofeedback is a treatment that appears to be very promising for anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, migraines, epilepsy, nightmares, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bedwetting and chronic pain. More studies with larger sample sizes are needed.

However, this non-invasive procedure retrains the brain to function more optimally.

The Ketogenic diet has been found to help reduce symptoms of many psychological conditions. Some of the limited research has found that eating high fat, moderate protein and low-carb diet was beneficial for the following conditions: Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety.

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Certain dietary supplements have been found to have positive effects on mental health. Omega 3 fatty acids are the subject of many research studies. Many fish oil supplements have a combination of EPA and DHA. Clinical trials used EPA alone or a combination of EPA and DHA at doses from 0.5 to 1 gram per day to 6 to 10 games per day. A dose of 1 gram per day would be equivalent to eating 3 salmon meals per week. When researchers look at the combination of the results of many studies (meta-analysis) they have found that omega 3s are effective.

SAM-e is another supplement that has promising research. It has been found to boost the effects of common antidepressants and shorten the time until they are clinically effective. Other studies have found SAM-e to be more effective than placebo and about equivalent in efficacy for depression as the tricyclic antidepressants.

There need to be more, larger studies that examine how SAM-e measures up to SSRI antidepressants.

According to the Mayo Clinic, several studies confirmed the therapeutic benefit of St. John’s wort in cases of mild to moderate depression. Interestingly, some studies have found this supplement to be as effective as several prescription antidepressants. The one drawback is that St. John’s wort has many drug interactions.

Therefore, it will not be an appropriate choice for people taking prescription drugs.

Whenever beginning something new such as a diet, exercise plan or new supplement or medication, consultation with one or more medical professionals is necessary. Although these treatments can be helpful, they should not replace conventional care or postpone treatment by a health care provider regarding mental health or physical problems. Dietary supplements can cause medical problems if you misuse them or in large amounts. Some may interact with the medications you take. Your health care provider or pharmacist can advise you. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist.

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

YOGI BERRA USED TO SAY IN A COMMERCIAL: “THAT’S THE INSURANCE WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE IT, THAT’S WHEN YOU NEED IT.” HE WAS RIGHT WHEN IT COMES to uninsured motorist car insurance coverage.

In Florida, only two types of coverage are required: personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability. It is estimated that one out of three drivers in Florida only has the minimum required coverage. It is important that you be fully protected in the event one of those drivers injures you due to a rear-end collision or other accident that is not your fault.

Therefore, it is imperative that you properly protect yourself by carrying a maximum amount of uninsured motorist coverage (U.M.). I recommend at least $100,000 per person/$300,000 per occurrence for each vehicle in your household. If you have more than one vehicle,

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I strongly recommend “stacking,” which allows you to combine your coverage on each of your cars. Stacking is well worth the small additional premium.

Your U.M. coverage also stands for underinsured motorist coverage. This means that you can make a claim against the other driver’s insurance and get the total amount available under that policy and still make an additional claim under your U.M. coverage if your injury justifies it.

During my forty years of handling personal injury cases, I have often had to turn people away who were seriously injured through no fault of their own but did not have U.M. coverage and where the negligent party did not have bodily injury liability coverage. Trying to go after an individual driver in Florida is an exercise in futility since it will be virtually impossible to collect even if you go to trial and get a judgment against that person.

If you do make an uninsured motorist claim with your own company, this should not affect your premium since you were not at fault.

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Fishing for a Cause TAKE A HERO FISHING

BY TRAE WEST OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY HAS BEEN IN TREMENDOUS NEED OF GETTING BACK TO SOCIALIZING AND ENJOYING ALL SOUTH FLORIDA HAS TO OFFER. MANY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE HOW much work is required to produce large-scale events like the Air and Sea Show and other annual events.

Many groups come together to thank and show our appreciation for those in the military. One of those groups is NautiCom Communications. Kitty McGowan and Julie Sack lead Nauticom Communications, making sure we do not forget about our active-duty military personnel. They host a fun fishing tournament every year where they bring local boater volunteers together with active-duty military personnel. Local boaters donate their time, money, fuel, bait, lunch, and beverages to take those who serve our nation for a fun day out on the ocean. As a local fisherman, I see it as an opportunity to show our thanks and let them know that we care and respect their sacrifice for us. It is my honor and all of those that participate to be involved and invited.

Over 15 volunteer vessels all met at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club at 7:30am sharp this year. At the same time, soldiers are brought to the marina by bus. Once they arrive, they are quickly paired up with the volunteer boaters.

Kitty and Julie are heard yelling out, “Who can take three”…

“How many can your boat take? Two? Let me have two! Go to the boat! …. Next three!”

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boats; they grab a case of donated beer and a few bagels, ad they’re off!!

Coordinating this event is in no way a small feat. I reached out to Kitty to see if I could participate again this year. I have participated for many years with many friends. I was surprised when Kitty mentioned that she still needed a few more boats to participate. We are lucky to have a tight-knit fishing community, and when they see a need, they step up.

Some of those who participated are Jim Blake / My Time, Mark Intreglia / Escapade, Mike Coleman and Vince Cutcher / Wide Open, Ryan Palmer / Family Jewel and Jac and Nicole Paul Hus / Skip Jac. I even had to turn away a few boats!

So, we headed out of the inlet with three Active Coast Guard, Mason, Mandy and Lauren. We celebrated our departure with an official toast and quickly all became friends.

It wasn’t too long before we had a fish on!! Later on, we hooked up to a kingfish weighing over 20 pounds. That was Lauren’s biggest fish ever. In the afternoon, the wind picked up a little. Mason had experience fishing, but not with a kite.

We put the kite up together, and he was a natural. I heard Mason yell, “What’s that?” I looked over, and a sailfish swirled in the water, chasing the bait. He left the drag loose as the sailfish took the bait. As the sailfish took the bait, it immediately started jumping. Mason later told me his heart was beating so fast it felt like it was coming out of his chest. After three laps around the boat, we finally got the fish to the boat, took a quick picture and safely released him back to the ocean.

We ended the day with two kingfish for Mandy, one kingfish for Lauren and a sailfish and dolphin for Mason. We will always cherish these memories and look forward to doing it again! Thank you to all the active military men and women, and thank you to all involved! Y Trae West is the Vice President of the Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsmans Association. If you would like to participate in this event or others, please check out @TakeAHeroFishing’s Facebook page or contact Trae West at LHPSSA.org

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Ants in My Plants

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

REGULAR READERS OF THIS COLUMN MAY REMEMBER REPORTS OF MY BATTLES WITH THE DREADED “GREEN MENACE”—THE IGUANA. YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO LEARN that I have reached a truce with the lizards. They have agreed to stay off my roof, and I have agreed to stop trapping them.

What they don’t know is that I got the better of the deal because I had to stop trapping them anyway. Due to inflation, the cost of bait (cantaloupes) has become prohibitive.

Now, however, I have a new nemesis — ants. There are 1,000 species of ants, and I have all of them — except one. Fortunately, the one I don’t have is the dreaded “Marabunta,” or maneating army ants.

For the uninitiated, there are five types of ants: grease-eating, sweeteating, protein-eating, alcohol-loving and the ones that only eat veal cutlets. None of the species are on the Mediterranean Diet.

I have been able to identify several species that have timeshares in my house. One of them is the “odorous ant.” I was curious about the name until I stepped on one. It stunk like a porcupine that died from an overdose of Limburger cheese.

The ”crazy ant” got its name because it walks in an erratic fashion. Actually, it staggers because it is drunk from the honeydew produced by aphids. Warning: Never open a bottle of Jagermeister in front of these ants.

“Acrobat ants” are so-called because they can raise their abdomen above their heads. It seems like “contortionist ants” would be a more fitting name.

“Carpenter ants” earned their designation because they like

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wood — also because they measure twice and cut once.

Most people have had at least one encounter with “fire ants.” My bout with them was a painful learning experience.

While working in the yard, I felt like I was being stabbed by hot ice picks, only to find my legs were covered with fire ants. My reaction was to jump into the swimming pool. That’s when I found that fire ants can float. However, in order to stay afloat, they must lock their legs together.

They can’t bite while they’re building their “ant raft.” So, get out of the pool before they do.

“Thief ants” steal the larvae and pupae from other colonies.

Hoping that they would kill off other species, leaving me with just one to deal with, I posted small signs pointing to the mounds of other ants. It turns out they can’t read.

“White-footed ants” are quite common in Florida. I wonder how they got their name?

One of the problems with eradicating so many different types of ants is that baits and methods are ant-specific. You need a separate remedy for each type.

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1-2 heads romaine, torn (see note) 2-3 Persian cucumbers, sliced 3-4 carrots, shredded or julienned 2-4 scallions, thinly sliced 1-2 jalapeños, sliced 1 peach or mango, cubed 1 avocado, sliced Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped Frozen Asian-style dumplings, cooked according to package instructions Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped Lime wedges for serving

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1/4 cup toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 garlic clove, grated Juice of 1 lime

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To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients (see note about the lime juice) in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside.

To make the dipping sauce, combine the soy sauce and vinegar in a bowl. Sprinkle the scallions in and set the sauce aside.

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cucumbers, carrots, scallions, jalapeño, peach or mango, and cilantro and toss.

Cook the dumplings according to package directions.

Before serving, toss the salad with some of the dressing. Start with a little bit and add if needed.

I like to toss the salad with just a little dressing and then drizzle more over the salad. Place the dumplings and avocado on top. If you want to be fancy, drizzle a little extra dressing over the dumplings and avocado. Serve with the extra dressing on the side and the dipping sauce for the dumplings.

Notes: You can serve the dressing on the side.

I sometimes toss the salad with a touch of fresh lime and a hint of a neutral oil like vegetable oil and serve the paunut dressing on the side so everyone can take as much as they like.

You can use any lettuce you like. Keep in mind that the peanut dressing is substantial, so you should use sturdy lettuce or cabbage to stand up to the dressing. Y

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Try the Wine

What Kind of Wine is That?

PICKING POINTERS: PART 3 — WEIGHTIER REDS FROM SPAIN

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

THIS IS THE THIRD OF SEVERAL COLUMNS WITH POINTERS ON SELECTING RED WINES. THIS COLUMN REVIEWS THE ESSENTIAL BASIC CHARACTERISTICS of medium to full-bodied red wines from important wine regions in Spain. Part 1 of this series appeared in this year’s February issue and discussed lighter red wines from many different countries made from grapes like Pinot Noir, Gamay, Dolcetto, and Cinsault. Part 2 appeared in the March issue and covered heavier red

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wines from France and Italy, such as French Bordeaux and Italian Chianti. Other parts of this series will discuss heavier red wines from Portugal, Greece, the United States, Australia, South Africa, and South America. The emphasis of these articles is on accessible wines that retail in stores or online in the $10-$75 per bottle range, although inevitably, some cost more.

Restaurants and bars typically mark wines up two-tothree times store prices.

If you’ve spent more than the briefest moment in a wine store or the wine section of a local supermarket, you’ve probably looked at some wines and wondered what they are and how they taste.

Of course, the best way to answer these questions is to try them.

There’s risk in that for many of us, especially when we’re paying the bill. If I don’t like the wine, it’s not like wine stores guarantee satisfaction and will give us a store credit or our money back. It’s not surprising many wine drinkers seldom venture beyond buying wines they’ve tried before.

With some basic wine knowledge, I think it’s entirely possible to overcome some of our reticence and approach buying unfamiliar wines more confidently and optimistically. When we pick knowledgeably, we come to enjoy and appreciate wine more. That doesn’t mean we’ll like every wine we taste. Like many things in life, wine occasionally disappoints, even some expensive or prestigious ones. Fortunately, wonderful wines abound at reasonable prices, such as those discussed here, and the chances of buying a wine we haven’t tried before and enjoying it are pretty darn good.

Brief Guide to Picking Fuller-Bodied Dry Red Wines from Spain There’s a lot to like about red wines from Spain, especially if you favor earthy wines with bold flavors and abundant character. Spain has tried and true Old World winemaking traditions that rely heavily on indigenous grapes, varieties that are believed to have grown on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years. Spain also produces prodigious quantities of quality wine at reasonable prices. Many sell in the $10-$30 range or even less, but for those prepared to spend a bit more, the experiences can be very rewarding.

Picking among these wines isn’t complicated when we know that similar wines from similar places in a country usually share many similar general characteristics or profiles. Even those priced out of our personal budgets or boast lofty wine ratings from wine critics or publications share certain scent, flavor, weight, alcohol, texture, and other characteristics with their more modest relatives. These characteristics give us important clues to generally how certain wines can be expected to taste and how they’ll match up with foods we plan to eat or a with a particular occasion. Then we just need to pick among the best winemakers and styles or variations we choose to afford.

Again, most Spanish red wines are made principally from grapes native to the Iberian Peninsula. Although large bodies of cool water surround the peninsula on three sides, the areas where most Spanish red wine grapes are cultivated have hot and dry growing seasons. The resulting grapes tend to yield rich, intensely flavored wines. Wine quality is high and keeps getting better, like the world over, due to improved vineyard management and winemaking. Still, many old-world traditions prevail in Spain, side by side with modern winemaking. Many vintners adhere to long-established practices governing how certain wines must age and when they can be released to consumers. It’s common, for example, for many Spanish winemakers to release some wines as

many as 10 years after their vintage date following aging several or more years in oak and then in bottles for additional months or years at the winery. It’s a wonderful tradition for wine lovers who don’t typically store wine but want to experience bold wines that need years of aging to soften and round out rough edges and enable flavors and scents to merge and mature.

Pointers for Notable Spanish Red Wines Most red Spanish wines are medium to full bodied with bold scents and flavors. Their many fruit combinations regularly include cherry, blackberry, plum, fig, or other fruit flavors. Certain wines may have distinct raspberry, strawberry, floral, or herbal flavors.

Aging in oak barrels for 6 months to several years is common if not mandatory for most Spanish red wines. That gives them varying degrees of toast wood, cedar cigar box, vanilla, leather, cocoa, tobacco, or other plant or earthy scents and flavors. Also, these wines usually have noticeable tannins that give them structure and grip. They also have distinct acidity, which gives them zip and freshness. Less expensive wines tend to be lighter and less dense, in part because they usually spend less aging in oak barrels or in winery storage. Wines that spend two years or more in oak barrels tend to taste rounder and richer, are made with choicer grapes, and generally cost more.

Importantly, most bold Spanish red wines have alcohol content that varies between 13.5% and 14.5%, which is on the modest to the higher side. That’s enough to give them good heft but usually not enough to make them seem so alcoholic that the alcohol overwhelms important other wine or food flavors. Alcohol gives wine much of its sense of weight and helps to impart a feeling of fullness. These wines are made to be enjoyed with substantive and flavorful foods, including hearty poultry, meat and vegetable dishes, as well as cheese, ham, and sausage.

Some acronyms on Spanish wine labels are DOCa and DO, which are important quality designations certifying that grapes used to make each wine are from the places stated on the bottle. Also common on labels is the word “bodega,” Spanish for winery.

Major Wines and Regions RIOJA: Spain’s main wine is Rioja (pronounced ree-oh-ha) which is named after the region in northeast Spain where it’s made. Rioja’s is produced mainly from Tempranillo grapes (called Aragonez and Tinta Roriz in Portugal). There are three traditional designations for red Rioja. Crianza is aged at least a year in oak and another year in bottles before release; they’re are typically lighter, crisp, and easy-drinking. Reserva is aged for three years or more — at least two in oak and one in bottles — resulting in deeper, more rounded flavors. Gran Reserva is aged for at least five years—at least three in oak barrels and two in bottles. Winemakers typically us better grapes to make Reserva wines, and they often make Gran Reservas only during excellent vintages.

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Some notable producers include Beronia, Caceres, CUVE, La Rioja Alta, Lopez de Heredia, Muga, and Murrieta.

RIBERA DEL DUERO AND TORO: Not far to Rioja’s west are two other important red wine regions: Ribera Del Duero and Toro. Ribera is home to Spain’s most iconic and expensive wines, Dominio de Pingus and Vega Sicilia.

These and other notable Ribera wines are blends of Tinto Fino (a variety of Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, and other varietals. They’re often aged similarly to Rioja wines with similar designations, but the different grape varieties cause Ribera wine flavors to vary greatly, including blackberry, cherry, blueberry, raspberry or strawberry flavors. Good Ribera wines are powerful, concentrated, and elegant. Some other excellent, less costly producers you might see are Aalto, Fournier, Condado de Haza, Legaris, Monasterio, Emilio Moro, Pesquera, Valderiz, and Villacreces.

Toro wines are made principally with Tinto de Toro (another kind of Tempranillo) grapes. The high elevation, hot days and cool nights help make Toro’s wines notably powerful, tannic, and rustic. Toro’s characteristic black color even looks formidable. Elias Moro and Numanthia are two bodegas I like. Careful not to drink these too young.

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Garnacha (Grenache) along is the principal red grape.

Campo de Borja’s Garnacha wines can have intense strawberry and a cherry preserves sort of taste, are less tannic and lighter colored. The richer versions, such as Bodegas Alto Moncayo’s wines, are dense with pure, focused flavors. The Borsao cooperative, a large and popular producer, makes many lighter, inexpensive, easy-drinking Garnacha wines.

PRIORAT AND JUMILLA: Finally, in the areas south of Barcelona near the Mediterranean coast are Priorat and the regions near Alicante, such as Jumilla. Priorat is a hilly area that produces unique blends of Garnacha, Syrah, the Spanish version of Cariñena (the Spanish version of Carignan), Syrah, and other grapes to make rich, muscular red wines that can be jolting in their power. They’re not cheap but worth trying. The areas near Alicante specialize in reasonably priced wines made from Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre). Spanish Monastrell wines are typically bold, dense, smooth, and a bit smokey with dark berry, pepper, and cocoa flavors. Good ones are hearty, delicious and great values. Look for Ego, Gil, and Volver. Y You can find previous columns about choosing red wines and other “Try the Wine” articles at pointpubs.com.

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LOCAL JUNIOR GOLF PHENOMENON HARPER KISS IS ON COURSE TO BECOME A SUPERSTAR

BY RON CHOQUETTE, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SUSAN ROSSER At the first mention of the game, Harper’s blue eyes light up the room. Harper Kiss, 9, the daughter of Kristen and Thomas Kiss of Lighthouse Point, doesn’t just play golf; she lives golf.

I recently spent an afternoon with Tom and Harper at the Pompano Golf Complex to learn more about this Pine Crest School third-grader. She is amazing.

Harper first swung a plastic toy club at age 2. At 4-years-old, her dad got her started hitting balls.

Lessons with a golf professional began at age 5. By 6, she was hooked. After learning the rules of the game and proper course etiquette, she played in her first

tournament when she turned 7 in October, 2019.

Most golfers have a few golf tales — such as that time they sunk an impossible putt or hit a drive worthy of Tiger Woods. As we talked about golf, Harper recounted one of her favorite golf memories when she hit an awful shot but managed to rally.

“I was playing in a tournament, and my first shot went behind a tree. And my second shot was about 20 feet away from the pin, and I made the putt for eagle.”

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the putt, Harper is thrilled and runs around the green searching for her mother. It is a touching moment to watch. The video has over 22,000 views on Instagram.

Harper’s average score in her first few tournaments was in the low 50s. Realizing her potential, Tom had an Astroturf putting green installed in their backyard. And within two weeks, Harper’s average score dropped twelve strokes. A few short months later, she learned that she had qualified for the US Kids Golf World Championship. Within less than a year of

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tournaments under her belt, she placed 12th in the world in her age group.

Of course, playing golf at such a high level is demanding. Harper has a packed weekly schedule. She practices at Don Law Golf Academy with Diego Velasquez, a professional Colombian Golfer, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Tuesday and Thursday, she takes lessons from Michele Conte at Palm Aire Country Club and then stays for another hour or two practicing skills she worked on during the lesson.

And you can sometimes spot her at the Pompano

Beach Golf Course on Fridays for a practice round or at the range.

Kristen marvels at her daughter’s determination. She notes that many kids her age play team sports, affording them the chance to spend time with friends. Golf is an individual sport, so Harper spends a lot of time practicing at the range instead of with a team full of her peers. Yet, Harper’s eyes light up when she talks about how she loves the challenge, how much she relishes hitting a great shot, and how gratifying it is to play a terrific round of golf. Her love of the game is unmistakable.

Kristen admits that she can’t hit a golf ball — even though she is very athletic. She joked that she assumed she would be able to pick up golf pretty quickly since her 9-year-old daughter is such a natural. After one trip to the driving range, she conceded that was not the case. This realization makes her even more proud of her daughter’s accomplishments.

Of course, Harper’s weekends are pretty packed too. She plays in tournaments almost every Saturday and Sunday. Local events are one day, regional tournaments are two days, and the World Championship is three days. Players in Harper’s age bracket only play nine holes instead of 18.

Harper plays on six junior golf tours: US Kids Golf, Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation, South Florida Junior PGA., IMG, LPGA/USGA Girls Golf, and the Under Armour Junior Tour.

The summer is the busy season for Harper. During the spring, she beefs up the time and intensity of her practices in preparation for the most significant golf events of her life (thus far). In July is the first-ever Under Armour Junior Tour World Championship. August is the pinnacle event for junior golfers –– the US Kids Golf World Championship which attracts the best junior golfers

fun facts about

Harper

favorite ice cream vanilla Dairy Queen Blizzard with Reeses and cookie dough best subject technology and math favorite dinner steak or sushi favorite rollercoaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida (Apparently, Harper is a rollercoaster fanatic.)

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Harper’s accomplishments in 2021 include: • a new personal best score in a tournament of 31, five under par, including a bogey, three pars, four birdies, and an eagle • first place – LPGA/USGA Girls Golf National Championship

• tied for first place – Under Armour Junior Tour Winter Nationals (co-ed) • third-place – US Kids Golf Florida State Invitational

• tied for second place – I.M.G. Junior Honda Classic, • 17th Place – US Kids Golf World Championships at Pinehurst, N.C.

• advanced to the regional competition for the PGA Drive, Chip, and Putt (locally, she was placed first for chipping and putting, and second in driving, at Broken Sound Country Club in Boca Raton).

worldwide. When she placed 17th in the world, Harper’s age group last year consisted of the 68 best female golfers. The field continues to grow in size as she gets older.

People have already requested Harper’s autograph, and many times at practice, she has an audience of adults watching her play in disbelief.

She is very well known at the three courses she visits weekly.

Harper has the makings of a great golfer — her focus is exceptional. She is disciplined, confident, friendly and highly driven.

When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, Harper is quick to answer, “A PGA player.”

At this point, Kristen chimes in and clarifies that Harper plans to play professionally on the PGA (men’s) tour, not on the LPGA (women’s) tour.

And then, Harper, with her thousand-watt smile and a sparkle in her eye, reminds us, “They make more money.”

Ron Choquette, a resident of Lighthouse Point, is a retired PGA golf professional. Ron was involved with junior golf for 30 years at his golf course in Nassau, New York.

Follow Harper’s golf journey to the 2022 world championship on Instagram @harperkissgolf

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Mount Dora This charming Central Florida oasis is just a short jaunt up the turnpike.

With stately oaks, an abundance of front porches and picket fences, Mount Dora is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway.

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Donnelly Street is the central thoroufare downtown.

Artsy boutiques and mom-and-pop eateries line Donnelly Street and theadjoining avenues.

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hen considering the perfect weekend getaway, two essentials come to mind: One must return feeling relaxed, and it is imperative to feel as if you visited somewhere distant. Good news — you don’t need to travel very far to accomplish both of these weekend goals.

Just northwest of Orlando, Mount Dora is only a little over a three-hour drive from Lighthouse Point, yet it feels a world away.

As the name implies, it’s a touch hilly. No, not Alpine-style hilly, but the flat South Florida landscape does give way to a more rolling hill scene. This Central Florida retreat feels more like the American South than the palm tree-laden beach scenes of South Florida. In Mount Dora, the ancient stately oak trees outnumber the palms by a large margin. And It’s not uncommon for a server to ask, “what ya’ll havin’?” with a touch of a southern drawl. A visit to Mount Dora is akin to living inside a live-action version of a Norman Rockwell illustration.

It just feels different.

Still, Mount Dora is over three hours away, which places it outside of the daytrip zone, so it is best to plan a weekend.

The Lakeside Inn is Mount Dora’s biggest hotel and, as the name suggests, is down

by Lake Dora yet close to all the downtown action. There are also several quaint bed and breakfasts to choose from and a plethora of listings on Airbnb.com.

events

The city is famous for its festivals, and the lodging does fill up during festival weekends, so it is best to plan ahead.

The Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza happens several times a year and is a huge draw, as well as the art and crafts fairs that happen throughout the season.

There is even an Annual Scottish Highland Festival with live bagpipers marching through downtown. And the Taste of Mount

left Mount Dora has no

shortage of bed and breakfasts. The Grandview Bed and Breakfast, just a few blocks from downtown, is pictured here.

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The Lake County Historical Society offers a Citrus Label Tour — a driving tour steeped in history.

Visitors can scan the QR code on each sign to learn more about each label and the citrus industry. The tour is a perfect chance to drive through the small rural towns of Lake County while taking in this naturally magnificent part of Florida.

Dora Festival will satisfy visiting foodies.

The Blueberry Festival is in its eighth year — yes, there is s a festival for everyone.

Shopping and Dining

Downtown Mount Dora has an abundance of dining options — from super casual all the way up to fine dining. The city enforces an ordinance that prohibits chains and franchises in the downtown area, ensuring the charming village keeps its mom-andpop small-town atmosphere.

We were impressed with the fish and chips at the Magical Meat Boutique, a British Style Pub serving all the classics.

An unexpected find was Wave Sushi and Asian Bistro. The restaurant serves sushi, sushi-tacos, sushi-burritos and sushiburgers. And for a small fee, you can have any sushi creation coated with flaming’ hot Cheeto dust. Yes, we tried it, and yes, we liked it.

You can also find Cuban, Italian and Indian fare downtown, a plethora of ice cream and gelato offerings, and several more high-end dining options. There is even a gluten-free restaurant — The Salted Fry — specializing in — you guessed it — French fries.

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• Fifth Avenue Streatery

is a popular spot serving Southern classics with a modern twist • Downtown Mount Dora is full of crafty boutiques, including the Naples Soap Company pictured here • Donnelly Street in downtown • A small colorful alley serves as a spot to have a quick coffee or snack • A corner street sign in downtown directs patrons to their favorite stores and restaurants.

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• There are several great spots to pick up unique gifts.

• The Spice & Tea Exchange is a great spot to pick up some sumac and other hard-to-find spices

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• The Historic Lakeside Inn, located in the heart of the Mount Dora Historic District, overlooking Lake Dora, opened in 1883, is the oldest continuously operated hotel in Florida.

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• The Mount Dora Olive Oil company sells a wide variety of oils and vinegars — all available for tasting.

from fine dining — inventive cocktails, an impressive and huge wine list, and fabulous food, all served by a friendly and attentive staff in a contemporary and sleek setting.

1921’s menu highlights modern Florida cuisine drawing on the local bounty.

Adding to the elegant atmosphere, the restaurant features art pieces on loan from the nearby Modernism Museum.

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along with a path that winds through the preserved natural site will calm your soul (who doesn’t need that these days?) and of course help you get in a few steps. There is also a plethora of wild life and this is a favorite spot for bird watchers. Word to the wise — watch out for alligators.

Catboat Adventures offers guided boat tours of Lake Dora — another fantastic way to see the area. Drive your own two-person powered catamaran across beautiful Lake Dora through the Dora Canal and into Lake Eustis. This guided tour is two hours long and narrated by knowledgeable guides.

For the more adventurous, Tavares, also known as the seaplane capital of North America, is only a 10-minute drive from Mount Dora. You can ride in a seaplane

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• A boardwalk along the shores of Lake Dora is the perfect place for a restorative stroll.

• Tavares, on the other side of Lake Dora, is known as the seaplane capital of North America. Seaplane rides are available for the adventurous.

• A nature trail adjacent to Lake Dora.

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• The view of the sunset over Lake Dora from

Pisces Rising — a popular downtown restaurant

• A Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-dusted sushi burger from Wave Asian Bistro

• The entrance to 1921 — the standout fine dining option in Mount Dora

• Duck confit with Thirty Month country ham and a seven-minute duck egg at 1921

• Deep-fried deviled eggs at Fifth Avenue Streatery, an outdoor restaurant housed at a revamped gas station

• English style fish and chips at the Magical Meat Boutique,

a British-style pub downtown pasta stuffed with Italian cheese and fresh pear in a shrimp and wine sauce at Gianni’s Italiano, a cozy Italian eatery

• Sacchettini

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Who doesn’t love a town with a wine and beer window?

• The tree-lined streets of Mount Dora are dotted with beautiful Southern homes.

• A view of the lake from the Lakeside Inn • Lake Dora

that takes off and lands from the waters of Lake Dora. And of course, from up above, you can see why it’s called Lake County to begin with.

For a touch of culture, visit The Mount Dora Center for the Arts — a community center offering art exhibits and educational programs. They also coordinate monthly art strolls, and of course, this is the group that hosts the Annual Mount Dora Festival of the Arts, which takes place the first weekend of February every year.

In just over three hours, you can transport yourself to — as the sign at the town’s entrance boasts — Mount Dora: someplace special. Y

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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home.

2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “best kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$ 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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And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pom-

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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 $$

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 — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$ 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. Now, you can 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 $$

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 ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. 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 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate, 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. The menu includes classic snack

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Dining Out 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. $

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. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954933-2003 $$ Nonna’s Bistro $ Cafe. ARGENTINEAN • BAKERY • CAFE Some of Nonna’s offerings include pasta frola cake, American keto salad, and a charcuterie board for two. Carryout and delivery are available. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-532-9920 Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh.

3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. 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. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel, but the ones at Shishka are worth every calorie. Diners also enjoy classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

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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 $$

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Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on 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 $$$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of

Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954943-5387 $$

Zoyuz. SUSHI • JAPANESE BOWLS Zoyuz offers sushi and inventive ramen inspired bowls. Plus, they have an innovative drink menu. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-951-6068 $$

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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, 954596-1304 $$

SNOW TIME 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. 123 NE 29th Ave., 954-531-1290 $$

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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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 $$

Patrizio of NYC. ITALIAN At Patrizio you will find all the classic Italian dishes we all love. The vibe is lively and the food is tasty. What more do you need? 1544 SE Third Court, 954-751-9797 $$

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

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $6 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. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$

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Dining Out 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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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 $

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 $

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Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Enjoy a cheesy slice

of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$

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 $

Cannoli Kitchen. ITALIAN, The Cannoli Kitchen, has been a staple 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. 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 $$

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES These donuts 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 $

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 $

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. They have a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just purchased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths. 438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $ Pacal & Cathy French. BAKERY • CAFE For some truly fresh French baked goods, you can’t beat Pascal & Cathy. In fact you can

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watch through a window as the croissants, eclairs and baguettes are prepared and baked right on the premises. 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 $ 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. If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of southern comfort, this is the spot. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400 The Poké Company. • POKÉ 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. 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.

Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-943-0057 $

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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 $

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. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$ Y

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BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN opened in 2018 and focuses on wellness, outdoor adventure and overall luxury. The resort spans 5,200 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and is a true escape from the stress of the daily grind. Several different lodging options are available, including stone cottages, mountain homes and cabins. But the treehouses are pretty supercool. These are not the treehouses of your youth — they are a luxe version designed to take advantage of the breathtaking setting.

With sleek white oak interiors, marble tile, and floor-to-ceiling windows, a stay here is a memorable experience.

As with any luxury resort, there are several dining options, but the culinary thrust is on creativity using wholesome ingredients. The resort offers classes, including cooking and mixology.

And as for adventure — Blackberry Mountain has so many options, including hiking, biking, fly fishing, horseback riding, but you can always feel free to simply chill by the pool. Y

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Local Lighthouse Point fly-fisherman Derek Ulbrich finds the ultimate jungle experience and fly-fishing paradise in a deeply remote Bolivian national park amongst indigenous people of the Tsimane Tribe.

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Your native guides, using their wooden push poles, steady the dug-out canoe next to the stream’s bank. You jump out onto a long, moss-covered boulder, fly rod in hand, and scramble upstream. Your guide is ahead of you, elevated on another mossy rock. He is squatting, with frozen intensity, as he points upstream with his left hand and emphatically waves you forward with his right. He points to a good spot for you to stand below and makes the universal symbol for big fish with hands wide apart. Something great lurks ahead. Heart rate: 90.

You don’t pay attention to the huge yellow and blue macaws squawking as they pass above, crossing the narrow canyon that towers over you. You hear only the rushing stream, and the sound of your reel as you strip out 60 feet of line and prepare your cast. Your guide, Santiago, and you quickly discuss the fish’s location. It is sitting in the fast current, against the rock wall on the right where the stream is only 8 feet wide and 2 feet deep. You check your back cast situation; jungle plants, boulders and logs behind you wait

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eagerly to foil your attempt. You have only a very narrow corridor to work with. The cast is straight upstream, 20 meters into fast current; level of difficulty in the 9’s. Heart rate: increasing.

It’s showtime. With a few false casts you feed out the correct amount of line and land the fly exactly where you wanted, 5 feet in front of the fish.

“Strip, strip, strip!” your guide shouts as you furiously try to keep up with the current rushing towards you.

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The fish turns and attacks the fly but the current is too fast, you feel it, you see it, but you can’t get tight to strip set the hook. You lift the rod in a last ditch effort to connect but the fly comes free and sails back past you at 100 mph. Brief and reflexive profanity ensues. You keep the false cast going though, ready for another shot. You still haven’t snagged a bush. Heart rate: 105 While keeping your false casts going your guide points again. He sees another fish, 20 feet farther up between a rock and a stick. Impossible you think. That is too far, no room left behind you, target too small, going to snag a tree any second... You muster your best double haul and release a Hail Mary upstream. The 9-weight line rolls out like it has a mind of its own, landing the huge fly exactly where you hoped. You can’t believe it. Perfection. It is happening! Heart rate: 120.

“Strip, strip, strip!!!” he yells as you see the fish turn, charge the fly, and eat. You concentrate on your hands to get tight, setting the hook in that bony mouth full of razor sharp teeth. Heart: not beating....

You come tight as the fish charges past you and races ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT A local guide from the Tsimane tribe in the Sécure River; a guide leads the way to an un-fished section of river; the Asunta Lodge; villagers greet guests at the airstrip.

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downstream. The native guides quickly move the cuamba out of the way as the fish takes to the air with a dramatic cart-wheeling leap and then continues downstream into the backing. The fish is big. It is your biggest yet anyway. Maybe 9 or 10 kilos. Heart rate: resumes somewhere in the 130s.

After a couple minutes and six more jumps, you coax your trophy to shore and your guide grabs it. You stand there and stare for a moment in a sort of stunned amazement. You carefully pick up the fish for some quick pictures before releasing this beautiful creature back to where it belongs. Your guide is ecstatic. You look at your native guides who are normally quite stoic and reserved.

They are both smiling. You did good. Looking up you take in the prehistoric scenery wrapped around you; this place is straight out of the pages of National Geographic. You cheer, “HAMSI!!!” — the Tsimane word for beautiful. It is day three and you still can’t believe you are here. Time to go find another fish.

The location is Sécure River Lodge at Asunta village (S 15.49.821, W 066.26.581) in the Western edge of Bolivia’s TIPNIS National Park and Indigenous Territory (TIPNIS stands for Territorio Indígena Parque Nacional Isiboro Sécure). It is a two-hour flight by Cessna from Santa Cruz to a tiny airstrip carved into the jungle. The majority of this

flight is over roadless, virgin jungle canopy interrupted only by scores of winding rivers and streams that have zero fishing pressure. The lodge is located where the crystal clear sub-Andean headwater streams empty into the rainforest and feed the rest of the Amazon basin. The fish are the Golden Dorado (Cazare) — arguably the most aggressive, acrobatic and exciting fresh water fly fishing target species in the world.

The outfitter is Untamed Angling, the brainchild of founder Marcelo Perez. The model he created is unique.

It is a cooperation between various groups of indigenous peoples and Untamed Angling to provide an eco-conscious and sustainable source of income for the indigenous people, while providing the stuff of fantasy for anglers seeking big fish and adventure in hyper-remote locations.

This is a barbless, fly fishing only, catch and release fishery.

These fish are treated with great respect. The dorados here are basically sacred to the locals who see them as partners in their hunt for the sabalo, a carp-like species that the dorados feast on during their annual upstream spawning migration. Caught by bow and arrow, Sabalo are a staple for the indigenous people and occupy the same ecological niche as mullet in Florida.

The fish I describe above, while not my biggest, was the

most memorable to me. It was the location, the hunt, the difficulty in presenting the fly, the smiles on my guides’ faces…. everything. That fish was caught in Ashahana Creek, a narrow and shallow, crystal clear tributary to the much larger Sécure river. It is like a jungle trout stream except these “trout” can push 40 lbs., are golden with giant heads, and can bite your finger off. There are two other less common species to target here. The Yatorana (Pirapatinga) vaguely resemble shad, also have vicious dentures, and fight and jump their hearts out. They are the least common

The park is a window into what things looked like a million years ago, still pristine and untouched. of the three and grow to over 10 lbs. Pound-for-pound, Yatorana are the strongest. They will take streamers and large dry flies. Then there is the Pacu (Tambaqui). Many of you are familiar with these as they can be found in the canals of South Florida as expats of the aquarium trade.

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time and are referred to here as jungle permit. To catch all three in one day is a called a Tsimane Grand Slam, a club I was lucky enough to join.

The 70 local natives who live in the village of Asunta belong to the Tsimane tribe (Chi-mon-nay). This is their forest and they are in tune with every aspect of the river, jungle and wildlife. What they say goes. The children here start to learn the use of a bow and arrow at 2 years of age. They still live mostly as they always have getting all they need from the forest and the river. They also raise small crops of papaya, corn, pineapple and bananas.

Tribe members older than 30 remember a time before any regular contact with the outside world. Interacting with and learning from the natives is a special part of the entire visit.

It was interesting to learn about their culture.

For example, they don’t fight with each other and if a man were to strike his wife he would be thrown out of the village. Men are allowed two wives. They elect the leader of the village each year. They have many legends but no concept of God. They have no words in their language to express “thank you.”

The thing they fear most are stingrays and their absolute favorite thing to eat is monkey. They have very wide feet adapted over millennia for this area and walk barefoot all the time. They are very kind, noticeably shy, hard working and incredibly strong.

Another interesting note is that the Tsimane people were ranked as having the healthiest hearts of any group on the planet. Every member of the village is involved in some way with supporting the lodge. A trip to TIPNIS isn’t just fly fishing nirvana, it is really about just being there. This isn’t

ABOVE Derek Ulbrich holds a golden dorado he caught in the Sécure River while on a trip with outfitter Untamed Angling.

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a fishing trip, it is a complete jungle experience.

Untamed Angling runs six such lodges, three in Bolivia and three in Brazil providing opportunities to fish for the Amazon’s greatest game fishes: Dorado, Peacock Bass, Arapaima, Wolf fish, Payara, Pacu and several other species. In each case, you are a guest fishing indigenous land and guided by local Indians along with an expert fishing guide/interpreter. You travel the river by locally constructed, motorized dugouts called cuambas. At this location, nearly every time I stepped out of the cuamba, I was greeted with animal tracks in the sand along the shore— lots of them. The tracks of Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot,

Tapir, Peccary, Hochi, Kinkajou, Caiman and tiny forest deer called Chinyu are everywhere. In the air and trees are a bewildering variety of birds including all sorts of parrots and toucans.

At night many beautiful and bizarre insects visit the outer walls of your tent for your inspection by flashlight.

TIPNIS covers 5,000 square miles and is among the most biologically diverse places on the planet. According to Wiki, there are 218 mammal, 992 bird, 157 amphibian and 131 reptile species known in TIPNIS. There are likely thousands of unnamed insect and plant species here. The park is a

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window into what things looked like a million years ago, still pristine and untouched.

After a day of fishing you return to the comforts of the lodge which was expertly built by the villagers using sustainable materials from the local forest.

Despite being so remote, this is five-star jungle living.

The camp chef is an expert gourmet. It was shocking to be eating such lavish meals considering where we actually were. Queen beds in large private tents, ceiling fans and lighting, private baths with hot showers, satellite internet Wi-Fi, ice cold beer and soda round out the comforts. The small group of about four to eight lucky anglers who visit here each week have want for nothing. The camp generator shuts off around 10:30 and it is time to get some rest for the next day’s fishing excursion. A day of fishing here can be quite strenuous, but if your adrenaline won’t stop dumping and you find you can’t sleep, solar powered batteries provide light in the pitch black darkness of the jungle. The jungle wakes up when the sun goes down. Sitting alone on my porch late at night, in the pitch black, looking at the stars, and listening to the sounds of the jungle, was simply awesome. From haunting chirps and calls, to violent crashing in the brush, each new sound seems more mysterious than the last.

A trip to Asunta Lodge may not be for everyone. I would not recommend a person going there unless/ until they are pretty good with a fly rod, so practice a lot before you go. I also wouldn’t suggest anyone with a heart issue or who is in poor physical shape go.

Standing and walking in wet boots in the sun for eight to nine hours a day, for six days straight, while casting large flies on 9 and 10 weight lines is physically quite demanding. Ninety percent of the fishing is wading or walking the banks of the river. They don’t let you just tromp through the jungle here either. There are things that can bite you that you would surely regret; this is not a place you want to get hurt. Visiting here is very safe but the nearest hospital is a long way away and requires a plane to come get you. I am pretty sure it is impossible to land on that airstrip in the dark.

So, if this story calls to you, and you are the kind of guy or gal who is seeking an unforgettable fishing adventure in true jungle paradise, then you need to put this trip at the very top of your freshwater bucket list. I would encourage you to look up Untamed Angling online to learn more or search Tsimane on YouTube. I am not affiliated with Untamed Angling. I am just a guest who returned awestruck and wanted to share this jewel with his Lighthouse Point neighbors. There are many fisherman in our town who travel far and wide to feed their fishing addiction. Visit this place and you will not be disappointed; it is incredible, it is humbling, it is Tsimane! 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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Kester Park

Quiet Waters

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.

702 NE Sixth St. Pompano Beach

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

401 Powerline Road Deerfield Beach

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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Shark Valley Visitor Center 36000 SW Eighth St., Miami Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead Gulf Coast Visitor Center 815 Oyster Bar Lane, Everglades City

The Everglades spans 1.5 million acres over South Florida but it is easy to access the park’s three main areas. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City; the southern section is accessible through Homestead. The Everglades is an actual one-of-a-kind experience. Explore a diversity of flora and fauna in different ecosystems: freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, tropical hammocks, pinelands, cypress, mangrove, coastal lowlands, marine and estuarine. To plan your trip, visit nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

Arthur R. Marshall

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.

For more information about entrance fees, directions and more, visit fws.gov/refuge/ ARM_Loxahatchee/visit/plan_your_visit/fees. html

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

1101 N. Federal Highway Pompano Beach

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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This action park includes go-karting, arcade games, laser tag and more all under one roof.

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DEER CREEK GOLF CLUB

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2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., Deerfield Beach

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.

Keep hurricane supplies like water, batteries and flashlights handy all year round. But always be prepared to skip town instead.

Living without power after the storm is tantamount to a hike through the Sahara.

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Best Boat Club Sands Harbor Marina 101 N. Riverside Drive Pompano Beach

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.

Gun World

1700 S. Powerline Road Pompano Beach

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

Glacier Ice and Snow Arena 4601 N Federal Highway Pompano Beach

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.

If you have curly hair, embrace it — or invest in a quality flat iron.

The state nickname could be “the Bad Hair State” thanks to the humidity.

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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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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.

TOP TO BOTTOM The Sample McDougald House in Pompano Beach, The Deering Estate in Miami and Vizcaya in Miami

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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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Catch a Show

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

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