Lighthouse Point Magazine, March 2022 by Point! Publishing

MARCH 2022

Florida Bucket List

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KEEPER DAYS 2022 YACHT CLUB PLAN UPDATE

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Who are our public spaces named after?

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A PERSONAL NOTE

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.

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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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KEEPER DAYS 2022

Keeper Days is back in 2022. Learn about the plans for this annual beloved tradition including the parade, a 5k run and the opening dinner honoring this years keepers.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Many of our parks and other public spaces and roads are named after notable locals; but who are these people? Familiarize yourself with a bit of local history

THE MANATEES OF CRYSTAL RIVER

Crystal River is a small town near Florida’s big bend. Yes, it’s a pretty sleepy place, but it is the place to go to see manatees.

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Creatively Speaking

Around Town

City Beat

Happy Snaps

Personal Development

Legal Matters

Financial Fitness

Get Psyched

Fish Tales

Tidbits & Trivia

Creatively Cooking

Try the Wine

Dining Out

Last Resort

I believe in miracles.

Get out and have some fun at some local happenings.

Stay up to date on Lighthouse Point news and beyond.

Photographer Jeff Graves captures smiles all around the town.

Craig Haley advises you on two critical skills you must have in your personal toolbox.

A legal checklist.

Pass on values to your heirs.

Jill Selbach dives into attachment theory and why it is so critical at the juncture.

Fish like you’re a pro.

Jim Terlizzi has invented a few wild and crazy holidays for all of us.

A simple shrimp dish for your weeknight repertoire.

If you are a little apprehensive to try new wines, David Ehrenfried offers an introduction to tasting red wine.

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

A trip to the city of Brotherly Love.

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Creatively Speaking

Making Miracles for Beginners BY SUSAN ROSSER

I WAS IN A TIKTOK-INDUCED STUPOR WHEN SUDDENLY BOBBI BROWN, THE MAKEUP MOGUL, WAS PEDDLING HER JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM — APPARENTLY, THIS IS THE COSMETIC I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I NEEDED. During the pandemic, my beauty routine pathetically dwindled down to showering. Yes, that counts. And if I am being completely transparent, there were days when even bathing was beyond my abilities. But eventually, I grew tired of looking like a haggard llama and ventured forth in search of new cosmetics. Enter the Miracle Balm — my new go-to beauty product. I was immediately captivated by the word miracle. Goodness knows I could use several. But it was Bobbi Brown’s pitch that Miracle Balm is makeup for people who don’t wear makeup that really intrigued me. And while I do love the stuff, I really love the story behind the stuff. When Bobbi Brown, the woman behind Jones Road, sold her eponymous makeup brand to Estee Lauder, she signed a 25-year noncompete agreement. Then after 25 years and one day, she launched Jones Road, her new beauty brand. It would not be beyond reason to assume Bobbi Brown was set for life after selling to Estee Lauder. And yet she was still motivated to launch an entirely new label. She is either exceptionally driven, really into makeup or both. So as I slather on my Miracle Balm each morning, while I

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Around TOWN Happening around town

Hillsboro Lighthouse Gala

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 18 | 7–11 pm WHERE: Hillsboro Lighthouse, 907 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach. (Parking

is at Alsdorf Park, 2901 NE 14th Street, Pompano Beach. See details below.) COST: $200/per person, $1,550/table of 8 WHAT: The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS) proudly presents the annual fundraising gala — Calling all Gangsters & Dolls (Codeword required: “Tarantula Juice”) In keeping with the roaring 1920s theme, dress to impress! Leave the jeans and hoodie at home, as cocktail attire is required — and period attire is encouraged. A prize will be awarded to the couple with the most authentic attire (costume). The evening includes a silent auction, an opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, an open bar (liquor, beer and wine) and dancing to the Sheldon Voss & The Promise Land band. Ladies, flappers and dolls, please, leave your heels at home so you can safely climb 175 steps to the top, for a rare opportunity to visit the lens room and see the brightest and only working second-order bivalve Fresnel lens in the world! Hugh’s Culinary will provide appetizers, dinner and dessert under the stars at the Hillsboro Lighthouse.

Election Day

WHEN: Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022 Polling facilities are open 7am to 7pm. WHAT: The 2022 Lighthouse Point municipal election will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022. Voting will be held to fill three seats for the position of Commissioner.

The following are the candidate choices for the three commission seats: Seat 1 Brien “Cos” Costigan Everett Marshall III Patty Petrone Seat 2 Troy Ganter Michael Long Seat 3 Jason Joffe Abby Stafford

Parking

Leave your car at Alsdorf Park, at 2901 NE 14th St., Pompano Beach, and take the ferry to the Hillsboro Lighthouse. At the end of the evening, you will return via ferry to your car. This is the only way to get onto the private Lighthouse Property. The first of two ferry transports will leave the dock at 6:15pm, followed by the second one in 20-minute intervals.

The municipal election shall be held per the Laws of the State of Florida and in accordance with the Charter of the City of Lighthouse Point. Please visit lighthousepoint.com/218/Elections for additional election information or call the city clerk’s office at 954-943-6500

Around Town contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 12 | 5:30pm WHERE: Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27th Ave.,

Lighthouse Point COST: $150/per table (Reserve tables at lhp.recdesk. com/Community) Tables are limited. WHAT: Dinner Under the Stars is an annual competitive dining even hosted by the Lighthouse Point Cultural Arts Committee. The tables and chairs are provided (along with live music) but participants must bring their own table decorations, food and drinks. Schedule 5:30pm table decorating and social hour 6:30pm prizes for best table decorations 7-9pm dinner and dancing to Guerra Grooves For more information contact the Lighthouse Point Recreation Department at 954-784-3439.

Old Town Untapped

WHEN: Friday, Mar 4 | 6-10pm Where Downtown Pompano Beach on NE First Street and N. Flagler Avenue near Bailey Contemporary Arts Center COST: Free WHAT: Patrons experience a night filled with live music by local bands and a local DJ, art gallery openings at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, craft beer, food trucks, and artist vendors selling unique and artistic merchandise. Old Town Untapped takes place on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 10pm and is free for all ages to attend.

Movies in the Park

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 4 | 7–9 pm, movie begins at 7 pm WHERE: Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free WHAT: Grab a blanket, enjoy a familyfriendly film under the stars, and enjoy “Cars 3.” Vroom, vroom.

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Around Town Pompano Beach Green Market

WHEN: Saturdays, Mar. 12 and 26 | 9 am-2 pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center,

50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: The Pompano Beach Green Market is presented by the Pompano Beach Historical Society in partnership with the City of Pompano Beach and takes place from November through April on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Take a stroll around the outdoor market to find fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, local honey and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, and healthrelated products and services. Visitors will also find handmade crafts, art and culinary products at the market. Yoga on the Great Lawn, led by Samantha Marcum, takes place from 10–11am.

Modern Quilt Exhibition

WHEN: Friday, Apr. 1 through Jun. 23 WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA),

41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: The exhibition, curated by artist Kristin Beck, highlights the modern approach of quilters, including negative space, saturated colors, nontraditional block work outside of a traditional quilt grid. This modern approach allows for opportunities to produce work that references social justice and diversity issues within sewing textiles together with thread and needle. In short, the quilts are graphic, bold and improvisational. They are statement makers. They are rule-breakers. They are storytellers. They are utilitarian works of art.

Indigo Girls in Concert

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 25 | 8pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St.,

Pompano Beach COST: $34.50-$89.50 WHAT: On their 16th studio album, Indigo Girls tell their origin story. “Look Long” is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited in the studio as they chronicle their personal upbringing with more specificity. Jubilant crowd singalongs that often overpower the band itself trademark Indigo Girls concerts. With the highly anticipated return of live music, soon the night sky over amphitheaters all across the country will fill once again with those collective voices raised in song. The phenomenon epitomizes the sense of belonging and celebration that Indigo Girls’ music radiates.

Foreigner in Concert

WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 10 | 8 pm COST: $39.50-$99.50 WHAT: With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most famous rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like The First Time,” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts for more than 40 years.

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Around Town ArtLit 2022: Drawing Together

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 19 | 12–5 pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Library and

Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Blvd. COST: Free, register on eventbrite.com WHAT: ArtLit is a community celebration of art and literature. The event includes art, crafts, stencil painting, computer drawing activities, painting classes for all ages, chalk artistry/mural creation by 15 professional artists and the public, a storytime tent, poetry and musical performances and giveaways. The entertainment includes Simply Puppets with David Gobof, musical duo Piper & Nightingale, saxophonist and recording artist Randy Corinthian, Bella the Clown & Company, School of Rock and more. There will be many photo ops, including a 3D photo frame and a TapSnap photo booth.

Live on the Set: The Love Boat with Theodore Lange WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 24 | 7–9 pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.,

Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Did you pop a batch of Jiffy Pop and watch “The Love Boat” on Saturday nights back in the 70s? If so, you can relive your youth and enjoy a screening of an episode of The Love Boat followed by an Interview and audience Q&A with Theodore William Lange, who portrayed Issac on the wildly successful television show. This romantic and comic drama aired from 1977 to 1987 and followed three storylines of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.

Willie & Esther Stage Play

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 26 | 7 pm and Sunday, Mar. 27 | 3 pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $40-75 WHAT: “Willie & Esther” is a comedic and heartfelt story of a couple fighting to survive life in LA. While pushing to get to the next level, they end up pushing the boundaries of their relationship, hoping to eventually escape their stark reality. The role of Esther will be played by Thelma of “Good Times” BernNadette Stanis and the role of Willie will be played by Isaac of “The Love Boat,” Theodore Lange.

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Complete Final Approval Stage Last month, the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club redevelopment plans reached the conclusion of an approval process that began three years ago. The City Commission, at its Feb. 8 meeting, approved five final items that will allow Terry Paterson, owner and developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, located at 2701 NE 42nd St., to proceed with his plans. The redevelopment project includes a new 63,000-square-foot clubhouse, a new 3,900-square-foot tennis center, a 2,400-square-foot renovated kids’ activity center, 21 luxury townhomes and one singlefamily home. The development will retain 78 boat slips and five tennis courts, three of which will be constructed on the roof of the new clubhouse. The Commission approved on second reading a land use map amendment to permit residential uses on the property; a text amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan to clarify the permitted uses in the land use category assigned to the property; an ordinance creating a new Yacht Club-Mixed Use (YC-MU) zoning district; the development agreement; and an ordinance to rezone the yacht club property from a business district to the Yacht Club-Mixed Use (YC-MU) zoning district, which included review of

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the proposed final site plan. Commissioner Jason Joffe said he was voting against the rezoning ordinance because he believes “we should respect the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, as well as some recommendations from the City Administration,” to leave more space between the three townhome buildings proposed for the west side of the property in order to avoid a “wall effect” and “create a better aesthetic view” for the residents who live across the canal. Joffe said he also had concerns about the density of the project, and the lighting on the rooftop tennis courts.

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The Commission spent approximately 1.5 hours going over the development agreement, which identifies the roles of the applicant and the City, and includes detailed information on how the project will be built, the project requirements and the construction schedule. Several items discussed at the first reading on Jan. 11 were incorporated into the development agreement, including a provision that any special event at the yacht club planned to have more than 325 guests will be required to provide for off-site overflow parking to be reviewed and approved by City staff. The Commission made several amendments to the >>>

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club <<< development agreement during the second reading. The development agreement sets the total duration of construction of the project at 40 months from the start of construction, with the ability for the applicant to request an additional year. The Commission added the provision that it can grant any extension or combination of extensions that, in totality, do not exceed one year. The Commission discussed at length how traffic calming on NE 27th Terrace, which leads directly into the yacht club from NE 39th Street, will be handled during and after the construction period. Language was added that says the city traffic engineer, “within 90 days of the effective date of the development agreement,” will determine the number and location of temporary traffic calming devices to be used during the construction period. The City will be responsible for the installation, and the developer will be responsible for the cost of installation. The plan is to install permanent traffic calming devices on NE 27th Terrace once construction of the yacht club development is completed. The developer and the City will come up with a permanent traffic calming plan prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Language was added to the development agreement that specifies the developer will pay for the permanent traffic calming devices. Installation of a sidewalk is 36 pointpubs.com •

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also being considered for NE 27th Terrace. The developer would be responsible for all costs associated with the installation of approximately 1,300 linear feet in a location to be determined by the City.

Commissioner Michael Long said he doesn’t think a sidewalk on NE 27th Terrace is the answer, and that, in terms of aesthetics, something more than speed bumps and a sidewalk is needed. Long said he would like a plan brought to the City Commission for other options, and wants a dialogue with the developer, the city engineers, commissioners and residents. Joffe reiterated his concern about the lights on the rooftop tennis courts and light spillage into the surrounding neighborhood. Per the development agreement, the tennis courts will close at 9pm daily, and the tennis court lights will only operate only during the permitted hours of play. Mayor Glenn Troast said he was concerned about the lights, and had heard from residents who are also concerned. He suggested that from Nov. 1 to April 1, the lights be turned off by 7pm, and the rest of the year

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they be turned off by 9pm. Commissioner Earl Maucker said the City shouldn’t control the timing of the lights, and if there’s an issue it should be looked at again later. Commission Vice President Sandy Johnson agreed. The Commission did not change the wording in the development agreement regarding the tennis court lights. The development agreement includes a requirement that the City Commission review the progress of the project every six months. The Commission decided that there should be an initial check-in 90 days after the effective date of the development agreement to verify the status of the permitting, since it affects the starting point of the construction timeline. After that, the Commission will get updates semiannually. Paterson needs to get various signatures and prove financial viability before the development agreement takes effect. He said he plans to apply for a demolition permit after Easter. Paterson said plans for an exterior wall and landscaping along NE 42nd Street, which will provide buffering from noise and construction debris, have been prioritized and will be one of the first plans submitted for a building permit and will be started immediately upon issuance of the building permit. “If done properly, with respect to the residents surrounding this, it will be a good project,” said Long. Commission President Kyle Van Buskirk told Paterson: “We are putting a lot of faith in you. People are going to be watching. I believe you will make it happen and do the right thing.” Y

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Crime in Lighthouse Point Is at an All-Time Low Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata presented the city’s 2021 crime statistics to the City Commission last month, saying “I have some good news to report for the residents of Lighthouse Point.” In 2021, there was a 37.5% decrease in Part 1 crimes – the largest single-year decline in the past 30 years. It was also the lowest level of Part 1 crimes in Lighthouse Point in the last 30 years, said Licata. “I only say the last 30 years because that’s as far back as my crime statistics go,” said Licata. “My guess is that it’s more than 30 years.” Part 1 crimes, as defined by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, are all violent crimes – including rape, robbery, aggravated assault – and also burglaries, auto thefts, larcenies, thefts and arson. In 2021, there were eight violent crimes committed in Lighthouse Point, and in each instance, police officers made an arrest or cleared the case, said Licata. There was a 10% decrease in Part 2 crimes, which include simple assaults, fraud, vandalism, drugs, weapons and sex offenses. There was a 36% decrease in auto

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clearance rate of 41%, the highest crime clearance rate it has recorded in the last 30 years, according to Licata. “I believe that the impact of implementing our License Plate Recognition system 10 years ago has had a dramatic effect not only on our clearance rate but also on systematically reducing the crime in Lighthouse Point,” said Licata. Licata said there seems to be a misconception on the part of some residents that crime is elevated in Lighthouse Point. He thinks

There was a 36% decrease in auto thefts, which went from 40 in 2020 to 26 in 2021. In each of the 26 cases, people had left their keys and key fobs in the car. thefts, which went from 40 in 2020 to 26 in 2021. In each of the 26 cases, people had left their keys and key fobs in the car. “We’re working on educating our residents, and we saw a significant decrease this year,” said Licata. Thefts – which are typically the number one crime reported in Lighthouse Point – decreased by 47%, said Licata. The Lighthouse Point Police Department recorded a crime

it’s primarily because the police department issues Nixle reports (via text message and email) to alert people about certain types of crime that are occurring, “not because we’re having significant increases in crime, but we just want to educate them on what to do so that we could bring our crime down even lower.” “It is working, and I think it’s important that everybody knows that crime has never been as low as it is right now,” said Licata. Y

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Isle Casino Redevelopment: Plans for a Topgolf Facility are Under Review POMPANO BEACH A Topgolf facility is being proposed as part of the redevelopment of the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park into Live! Resorts Pompano — an entertainment, hotel, dining, retail, residential and office hub. Plans for the Topgolf sports entertainment venue have been submitted to the City and are currently under review. The proposed Topgolf facility would occupy an approximately 11-acre vacant parcel on the southeast corner of SW Third Street (Racetrack Road) and SW 23rd Ave (Lucky Lane), north of the existing Isle Casino building. The entire Isle Casino property, located on the southeast corner of Powerline Road and Racetrack Road, is being redeveloped by The Cordish Companies, which has already constructed 12 Live! facilities in cities throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia. The Topgolf facility is being developed by ARCO/Murray, a national design-build contractor with an office in Fort Lauderdale. The Topgolf venue would feature a state-of-the-art three-level building that includes 102 climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round play,

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a full-service restaurant and bar, entertainment and event space, outdoor seating and dining areas, and a roof terrace. Adjacent to the building, there would be an outfield golf driving range where players of all ages and skill levels can take aim at giant dartboard-like targets using micro-chipped golf balls that score themselves, providing instant feedback on each shot’s accuracy and distance. The outfield would be surrounded by 170-foot-high netting. The Topgolf facility would also

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include a separate miniature golf area measuring approximately 9,870 square feet. According to the site plan, a parking area with 295 spaces would be provided for the Topgolf facility. Topgolf is a global sports entertainment company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The first Topgolf location opened in Watford, England in 2000. Currently, there are approximately 70 Topgolf facilities throughout the United States, as well as a number of facilities in international locations, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Mexico and Dubai. In South Florida, there are Topgolf facilities in Miami Gardens and Doral. Topgolf facilities typically offer golf lessons, leagues, tournaments, concerts, and social events. Currently, the City is also reviewing site plans for other components of the Live! Resorts Pompano project — an e-commerce distribution center, an entertainment complex and a retail development that includes a Publix. Y

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1. Current Advanced Care Directives:

A. DESIGNATION OF HEALTH CARE SURROGATE for someone to make your medical decisions if you cannot communicate. Even if you are married, you must have this legal document, and it needs to be current and done by a Florida lawyer. Do not rely on generic forms or a document from your doctor, a hospital or out of state documents. B. LIVING WILL Very specific Florida language regarding “pulling the plug.” Must be witnessed and notarized and designate someone to make the final decision C. DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY Covers

legal and financial matters while you are alive. Again, needs to be done by a lawyer who is aware of current Florida law, including many specific powers that must be initialed by you to be valid. Our current document is 26 pages. When you die, the advanced care directives die with you.

2. Last Will and Testament If you are a Florida resident, you should have a Florida will and your personal representative (executor) must be a Florida resident or a blood relative. 3. Probate If you own real estate, in Florida or elsewhere, you need one of these to avoid probate when you die. A. DEED AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP B. LIFE ESTATE DEED You own property for the rest of your life

and you designate someone on the Deed as having the remainder interest to inherit it without probate when you die. Be sure it is an “enhanced” (also known as “Lady Bird”) to allow you to sell it without consent or joinder of the person you name. C. TRUST AND DEED transferring property to you (and your spouse) as trustee(s) of your trust. This allows you to name contingent beneficiaries in case your first choice dies before you

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or with you in a common accident. The revocable living trust also allows you to buy future properties as trustee and to amend the trust at any time while you are alive. The deed to your home should have language confirming that it remains your homestead. The above documents should be done with the assistance of an estate planning attorney.

The following need to be done by you personally: 4. Beneficiaries Designate beneficiaries on all of your accounts to avoid probate. This is also known as payable on death (p.o.d.), transfer on death (T.O.D.) or in trust for (I.T.F.). Also designate contingent beneficiaries. Each institution has its own forms but it should not cost you anything except some time. 5. Advanced Funeral Planning If you know that you want to be cremated or buried, contact cremation societies or funeral homes to discuss pre-need plans. You will be signing a contract to pre-pay for your funeral, saving your loved ones a lot of stress, time and money. Be sure to give a copy of your contract to your primary and contingent personal r epresentative so they will know who to call. 6. Long Term Care If you qualify based on age and health, consider long-term home health care plans. You will be entering into a contract providing for a specified term of years that you are eligible for home health care if incapacitated. These contracts vary greatly, so shop around and consult an impartial expert before signing. 7. Insurance Have car insurance that includes at least $100,000 of bodily injury liability (B.I.) and uninsured motorist (U.M.). Do not have any deductible on your P.I.P. (no fault). If you own more than one car, consider “stacking”, which allows you to double (two cars) or triple (three cars) your uninsured motorist coverage for a small additional premium. Uninsured motorist is the most important insurance you can have, since Florida does not require bodily injury coverage. If you do all the homework on this list, you are well on your way to getting an “A” in Legalities of Life 101. Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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MANY OF US HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HOW TO BEST TRANSFER OUR WEALTH TO OUR HEIRS. UNFORTUNATELY, WE SEE THAT PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT ASSETS often don’t spend enough time on passing along the values that helped them build, grow and maintain that wealth. The resulting “values vacuum” can potentially cause some big problems when heirs inherit large sums. Too often, heirs blow through an inheritance. Or children might become complacent and never develop the life skills needed to generate their own success. Wealth can even cause some heirs to believe that rules don’t apply to them and they shouldn’t be held accountable for their bad actions.

Clarify your values The first step is to define your own values toward wealth and success — and which of those values you most want to instill in your family members. To that end, define the beliefs you’d like to see heirs adopt and adhere to when making financial decisions in their lives. Below are some common values: • SELF-RELIANCE the ability to financially “stand on your own two feet” • EDUCATION an appreciation of the value of higher learning • CRITICAL THINKING the ability to navigate through challenges • FISCAL PRUDENCE how to live within their means, make smart financial decisions and grow their wealth over time • MOTIVATION the drive to work hard to achieve what they most want out of life • PHILANTHROPY an interest in helping others who need support It is crucial to have conversations with family members about money and values so you can instill your beliefs and hopes. Communicate the values you care about, and explain why you see those values as so important to heirs’ realizing a good life. Talking about wealth and values doesn’t automatically mean you need to reveal your net worth or how much money an heir may one day inherit. You can discuss the importance of being a good steward of wealth without diving into the actual numbers.

Action Plan 1 Create a formal family values statement together. 2 Involve kids in select financial decisions. Give kids real-life experiences with how money, choices and values interact. Get older children involved in choosing charities or causes the family should consider. Bring adult children into the process of how to invest family wealth. 3 Demonstrate the power of saving and compounding. Consider matching your children’s deposits, as an employer might do with a 401(k). Kids will quickly see that saved money can mean more money. 4 Create a family bank. Some affluent families establish informal family “banks” for lending money to their adult children who need funds to buy a home, start a business or pay for some other major life expense. Communicating your values about wealth, success and purpose to your children won’t guarantee that they will avoid negative outcomes—or become the world’s greatest CEOs. But in our experience, heirs who understand how their parents and grandparents view such issues tend to be more driven to make their way in the world and be better stewards of assets they receive. Y Gregory Edwards, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC is a principal at Lawless, Edwards, & Warren - Wealth Management. Please call Greg at 561-361-8140 ext 231 if you would like to discuss your estate plans.

The information above has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but no representation is made as to its completeness, accuracy or timeliness. All information and opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Information provided in this report is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, investment, legal or tax advice; and does not constitute an offer, or a solicitation of any offer, to buy or sell any security, investment or other product. Representatives offer products and services using the following business names: Lawless, Edwards & Warren (LEW)-insurance and financial services | Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA/SIPC - securities and investments | Ameritas Advisory Services (AAS) - investment advisory services. AIC and AAS are not affiliated with LEW.

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Attachment and Violence BY DR. JILL SELBACH THE EVENTS OF FEB. 14 2018, IN OUR OWN BACK YARD, WERE HORRIFIC. MY FAMILY KNOWS TEACHERS AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL. WE HAVE FRIENDS WITH children at the school. And having children myself and a husband who is a Broward County high school teacher, the tragedy hit home. Today, we are seeing an alarming escalation in violence across the country.

As a psychologist, I have worked with runaways, kids involved in the juvenile justice system, gang members and, as they say, “throw away” youth. These are kids whose parents have pushed them out and refuse to be involved with them. Early in my career, I became interested in attachment theory.

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According to John Bowlby, attachment is a life span concept pertaining to the infant forming a prototypical model with the caregiver. This attachment construct is considered an organized system of behavior that is essential to human development. It is described in terms of stable behavioral patterns, which indicate the quality of the bond within a relationship. Attachment provides security and comfort, but it also allows for an individual’s freedom to move away from the security with confidence. So, rather than get all theoretical, if we focus on building better attachment from infancy, throughout childhood and adolescence, we will have productive, caring members of a community who work together and provide support and comfort to one another. The kids with whom I was working lacked bonds to a caregiver. It was very difficult to build rapport or trust. Individuals who have secure attachment fare better in all aspects of life. Later in life, securely attached infants and toddlers have better self-esteem, more independence, better relationships with parents, authority figures and friends. They tend to have better impulse control, empathy and compassion. Securely attached kids bounce back better when faced with adversity. They perform better in school, and they have better marital and family relationships (Main et al. 1985; Waters et al 1979; Troy and Sroufe 1987; Jacobson and Wille 1986; Sroufe et al. 1993). >>>

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Children with attachment disorders tend to be concerned with self-gratification, display a lack of responsibility, are dishonest, and disregard rules within the family and society. These children can be aggressive, controlling, and exhibit disordered behavior and a lack of empathy. They have difficulty giving and receiving love and affection. According to Raine in 1993, teenage boys who had early attachment difficulties were three times more likely to commit violent crimes. Eighty percent of children coming from high-risk families have been found to have attachment disorders. High-risk families are characterized by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, poverty, substance abuse, history of maltreatment in parents’ childhoods, depression and other serious psychological disorders of parents. When a child has secure attachment relationships, they find safety and protection in those relationships with a constant caregiver. These relationships aid in building trust and reciprocity as well as healthy social and cognitive development through confident exploration of surroundings. Self-control, impulse and emotional management are also developed through these secure relationships. A child develops their selfworth, identity and independence through relationships with caregivers. This is disrupted when a child does not have a secure attachment with his or her caregiver. Perhaps the most important qualities that develop are the ones that inhibit the desire to harm others: conscience, empathy and compassion. Human beings need connection to others. When a person does not feel connected to significant people in his or her life or a community and feels a sense of self-worth, it is hard to have empathy and compassion for others. As parents of children without attachment issues providing good supervision, getting kids involved with community events, sports, other adults, and children is important for them to continue to feel they matter, have worth, and accomplish good things. Early intervention is essential with children in whom we see attachment issues. Setting routines and boundaries that are consistent is important. Know that the child will try to control the situation with aggressive behaviour or an excessive need for attention. It is important to have constructive ways to cope with these behaviors. Set clear expectations for the day and specific situations. Use empathy when imposing a consequence for behavior. Stay away from punitive language or punishments and focus on what “to do” not what not to do. Stay calm and avoid separation from you as a punishment (i.e., time out). Model appropriate behavior and emotions. Tell the child they are wanted, loved and safe. Y

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Fish Like Your Job Depended On It BY JOHN PIOTROWSKI

DO YOU EVER GET BACK TO THE DOCK AFTER A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL DAY OF FISHING AND THINK TO YOURSELF — MAN I WISH I COULD JUST FISH FOR A LIVING? HOW MUCH

fun that must be? Well, before you quit your day job, I think you might just want to ask one of our many captains about the real life of a sportfishing charter captain. Ask one of our captains about finding steady clients, keeping the boat running, finding and keeping bait, the rising fuel prices, tackle, reliable mates, good weather and maybe the most crucial part – catching fish every day! You may find a new level of respect for the Captains that make their living on the water. That is a lot to tackle for these hard-working captains who work in an environment controlled by mother nature.

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But what if you could fish like these captains? What if you knew some of the techniques they use that could help you catch fish every day? What if you could fish like your job depended on it? One of the most commonly used and successful fishing techniques for charter captains that fish along reef lines would be trolling with planers. This technique works to catch fish almost every time. Tuna, kingfish, wahoo, dolphin, sailfish, bonito, jacks and even the occasional snapper or grouper can always be caught. On the surface, it appears to be a relatively simple concept, but below the surface, it is quite another story. What type of rod do you need? How about the reel, line, swivels, clips, shock cord, planner size, bait and how to set and retrieve the rig? The most common setup is a heavy weighted trolling rod with roller guides and a good oldfashioned Pen Senator 6/0 reel with 60 – 80lb braided line. Of course, any of the new fancy two-speed reels will work. In its simplest form, you can just tie a good snap swivel to the tag end of the line. Use a good knot! If you wanted to troll a planer spread like a professional, you could set up (4) of these rods with snap swivels. Now you need the rigs. Go to one of our local tackle shops (listed below) and pick up a couple #2, #4 and #6 planers. Ask for (4) yo yo(s) – they may say something funny like “we only have two working today” but don’t worry – they will know what you mean. Then get a few hundred yards of 60# and 80# fluorocarbon and some really strong smaller swivel clips (spro or equivalent). Ask the tackle shop folks for a dozen or so prerigged planer strip rigs with pretty silver and blue/pink or similar mylar strip baits on double hooks. These will mostly be made >>>

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Bizarre Holidays YOU WON’T FIND THESE HOLIDAYS ON YOUR REGULAR CALENDAR, SO AS A PUBLIC SERVICE, I PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION SO THAT YOU DON’T MISS ANY OF THEM. March is National Celery Month, National Peanut Month, and “National Nutrition Month. From this, it appears that if you eat celery and peanuts, you have fulfilled your nutritional needs. Mar. 1 is World Compliment Day. Participation is simple: as you meet people during this day, give them a compliment. If you bump into someone you don’t like, give them my fallback compliment: “You have nice posture.” Mar. 1 also is National Pig Day. Take a pig to lunch. Mar. 2 is Be Yourself Day – unless you’re a jerk, then be somebody else. The third of the month is I Want You to be Happy Day. To make my wife happy, I will buy her a new vacuum cleaner. (I’m an incurable romantic.) Oscar Wilde had a quote that fits this day: “Some people cause happiness wherever they go. Others when they go.” The second week of March is National Bubble Week. This is the time to learn all you can about bubbles, including how to make square ones. I use this week to explore the bubbles in a bottle (or three) of Dom Perignon and/or a six-pack of Bud. (A word of advice: Don’t be the ‘bubble’ in a poker tournament.) Mar. 5 is Multiple Personality Day. I don’t need this holiday. I have great conversations with myself every day. I find that I am a great listener.

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What Kind of Wine is That? PICKING POINTERS: PART 1 — LIGHT REDS

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED WHEN CHOOSING OR SHOPPING FOR WINE, THERE INEVITABLY COME MOMENTS WHEN WE LOOK AT CERTAIN WINE BOTTLES OR RESTAURANT WINE LISTINGS AND ASK, “WHAT ON EARTH is this?” This occurs to me often enough, even though I can modestly claim to know a few things about wine. Should you try the wine? Let’s face it, there’s risk, and possible reward, in trying unfamiliar wine. Sometimes we’re surprised by our wine purchases. A wine we thought would be light and easy-going turns out to be something quite different. Some of us have simple strategies for buying wine, such as picking wines with names we can pronounce, labels we like, or what a friend or magazine recommended. It’s understandable that many of us bypass our uncertainties and pick wines we know and are confident we or others will like. My goal here is to reduce some of those wine-picking qualms and provide pointers that encourage trying unfamiliar wines. Not that there aren’t other sources of help when you’re picking wine. Sometimes there are knowledgeable salespeople, and some stores display little shelf cards with lofty ratings or a few sentences about each wine. In restaurants, we can ask a waiter or, in more upscale establishments, a sommelier can explain the choices. If you’ve got your smartphone handy, you can do on-the-spot research, including looking up wineries and winemaker notes. If you shop for wine online, there are often brief descriptions and ratings. Frequently, though, most of us are left to our own devices when picking wine, with a myriad of choices and limited time or knowledge to discern among them. So, in this and some subsequent columns, I’m going to provide some hopefully sensible and straightforward information that might lessen the confusion some of us experience when we’re open to trying something new but faced with many unfamiliar choices. Please note, however, this isn’t a substitute for acquiring deeper wine knowledge and familiarity. That’s the best door, I think, to lifelong curiosity and interest in trying and hopefully enjoying many kinds of wines.

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A Brief Guide to Picking Lighter Dry Red Wines The quick advice here identifies important types of wines you might see on a nice restaurant’s wine list or in a store with a reasonably good wine selection. I discuss the wines by country, as they often are organized in stores or on wine lists. I’ll start with wines at the lighter end of the taste spectrum or palette. In next month’s column, I’ll provide a similar survey of mid-weight and heavier and more intense red wines. My classifications aren’t perfect or infallible. With wine there’s always potential for surprise. Some types of wines can be made in lighter or heavier or bolder styles depending on where or how the grapes were grown and how they were made into wine.

So, imagine you’re in a typical wine shop where wines are arranged by region and then by grape or other classification, such as red and white, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Côtes-du-Rhône, chianti, rioja, sancerre, etc. Every wine you see is somewhere on a spectrum or palette of lighter to heavier in terms of how mild, bold, or powerful its flavors are, how it feels in your mouth and when it’s swallowed, and how much alcohol it contains. Alcohol content is obviously important in wine. It’s one reason many of us drink, but just as importantly contributes to our >>>

perception of how light or heavy, weak or strong wines are and whether we enjoy them or not. These distinctions are among the chief things most people would like to know about a particular dry red wine before they buy it: Is it light, strong, in-between, smooth, tannic, easy-going, or bold and powerful? These differences are probably evident to anyone who has had a glass of full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon and a juicy glass of California Pinot Noir. The distinctions are probably less clear to the average American wine drinker picking between a bottle of lighthearted Italian Dolcetta d’Alba and more serious Brunello di Montalcino.

Lighter Reds These wines typically are less deeply colored and have lower alcohol conten t— usually less than 14% alcohol by volume (ABV). The lower alcohol content helps make these lighter wines less strong and powerful. However, these wines can still have robust flavors and aromas, such as those of cherries, berries, and other fruit as well as herbs and punchy spices. Good lighter wines also often exhibit great finesse and sophistication, such as better pinot noir wines from Burgundy, France, California’s Sonoma and Central Coast regions, Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and New Zealand. Lighter red wines may be aged entirely in steel or concrete tanks, or they may be exposed to oak. That helps them take on woody, vanilla, and other interesting scents and flavors. Those aged with little or no oak may be brightly and refreshingly acidic and may even taste good chilled. France The most popular light French red wines in the United States are Beaujolais and Burgundy, named for regions in central France southeast of Paris. Beaujolais is made from gamay grapes that produce light, lower alcohol (13% ABV or less), easy-drinking, and relatively inexpensive wines with bright fruity flavors and very mild tannins. The best Beaujolais wines are from specific communes or villages such as Julienas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, and Brouilly. They drink well with almost any kind of food, including everyday foods like hamburgers, Chinese take-out, and barbequed ribs. Red Burgundy wines are typically made entirely from pinot noir grapes, which can produce light to almost mid-weight wines

ranging from pleasant, straightforward fruity wines to stunningly beautiful and deeply complex wines with layers of red fruit, earth, herbal and other scents and flavors. Good Burgundy has a welcoming mouthfeel and relatively low alcohol content (usually around 13.5%), along with a nice balance of acidity and mild tannins. High demand internationally, unfortunately, has sent Burgundy prices through the roof. Even basic regional and village wines, usually labeled “Bourgogne,” from the two main growing areas, Côte d’Nuits and Côte d’Beaune, now sell for around $20 or more. The better and top wines with village or commune names like Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey Chambertin, Pommard, and Vosne-Romanee can easily cost fifty to hundreds of dollars. More reasonably priced Burgundy village wines come from less prestigious areas like Givry, Marsannay, Mercury, and Santenay, which produce many excellent wines. These wines are very food flexible, although an $85 bottle of Chambolle-Musigny probably deserves your best cooking or a special occasion. For lighter reds, also look to the Loire region in western France and the Rhone and Languedoc-Roussillon regions in the south. The Loire produces refreshing chinon and bourgueil, which are made from cabernet franc grapes. (cabernet franc is also frequently blended with cabernet sauvignon to make French Bordeaux and California’s signature red wine.) Chinon tends to be pale red in color and quite light and dry, with herbal-scents and slightly tart fruit flavors. They’re reasonably priced, generally selling in the $10-30 range and taste good chilled. The area of Sancerre, famous for white Sauvignon Blanc wines, also produces many delightful Pinot Noir wines. These are popular as inexpensive table wines in Parisian restaurants. Languedoc-Roussillon makes more wine and more kinds of wine than any other region in France. It’s one of the few places that makes wines entirely or principally from Cinsault, usually a blending grape. The best Cinsault wines are reasonably priced, light but deeply colored, bold-flavored, velvety, and very tasty. Southern Rhone reds are mostly blends, made principally with grenache, syrah, and other grapes. The lighter blends are Cotes-du-Rhone, Ventoux, Lirac, and Vacqueras. These are nicely fruity and earthy, easy-going but characterful wines for everyday enjoyment. They’re plentiful, and many good ones sell in the $12-25 range.

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<<< Four lighter Italian red wines to look for are dolcetta, valpolicella, primitivo, and shiava. dolcetta d’Alba and dolcetta Dogliani are among my favorites for lighter red wines. They’re easy-to-drink wines, made in the Piedmont region not far from where famous barolo and barbaresco wines are made. They’re inexpensive with rich but uncomplicated dark berry, plum, cocoa, and earthy flavors. Also, usually nicely balanced with mild tannins, they’re very food friendly. Valpolicella is a popular red wine from northeast Italy near Verona that’s made mainly with corvina grapes. It’s made in lighter as well as heavier styles such as ripasso and rich, dense amarone. Shiava is a very light red wine with distinctive cotton candy, strawberry and bubblegum aromas that’s made in northeast Italy’s Alto Adige region. Primitivo from Italy’s southeastern coast is genetically the same as California zinfandel but is typically lighter and less bold or expressive. It’s inexpensive and goes with simple Italian dishes, including pizza and meatball subs. Spain and Greece A wonderful lighter red wine from central Spain is bierzo. It’s made from mencia (Joen in Portugal) grapes that can make delightful, characterful wines with lots of black cherry, some plum cocoa and spices, and some licorice. Bierzo is terrific with roasted chicken or turkey, ribs, and many other dishes. Agiorgitiko is Greece’s most popular red. Made in both lighter and denser, more 68 pointpubs.com •

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full-bodied styles, it’s typically modestly acidic and tannic, with fruit flavors that range from dried cherry to raspberry, blackberry, and plum jam together with savory spices like pepper, cardamon, and nutmeg.

California and Oregon Pinot Noir is the top light red wine made in the United States. The best are made in California’ Sonoma County and Central and Santa Barbara’s coastal regions and in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Oregon Pinots are arguably more Burgundian in style, notable for nicely balancing lightness, deep red fruit flavors, and herbal earthiness. California Pinots can be a bit more powerful and lush, often having alcohol content in the 14-15% range. There are plenty of delicious bottles in the $15-25 range, but figure to spend more for more complex and memorable wines. Australia and New Zealand If you like Shiraz, Victoria in Australia’s south makes a bright, juicy, lighter style that’s worth a try. Australia’s best Pinot Noir comes from the island of Tasmania. For truly notable and vivacious Pinot Noir that can be lively and fully of red fruit and spicy flavors, go to the New Zealand section when you shop for wine. You won’t regret it. Let us know what you think. Y

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT KEEPER DAYS 2022 Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3 The tradition continues Lighthouse Point Keeper Days is back in 2022. The fun-filled weekend event will take place from April 1-3, 2022. THE KICK-OFF DINNER

WHERE: Lighthouse Point Yacht Club WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2022 | 6-9pm COST: $60/per person

This year’s celebration honors Patty Petrone and Mike Mclain. You may pay online or by check. Please make checks payable to City of Lighthouse Point, and remit with a copy of your invoice to: City of Lighthouse Point Attn: Becky Word 2200 NE 38 Street, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

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WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 8:00am WHERE: St. Paul’s Church COST: $25/per person; $15/children 12 and under

Registration for the Keeper Days 5K Run is currently open. Register at runsignup.com/Race/FL/ LighthousePoint/2019KeeperDays5K Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to be guaranteed a finisher shirt, you must register by March 15, 2022.

THE PARADE

WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 10am WHERE: The parade starts at The Pink Church and heads

north to Frank McDonough Park. COST: Free

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WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 2022 | 2pm WHERE: Frank McDounough Park COST: Free

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WHAT’S IN A NAME BY SAM ROSSER

Many of us run around town without taking the time to learn about the namesakes of our public spaces. I can’t tell you how many times, while stopped at a red light on Federal Highway, I’ve wondered, “Who was Dennis Myers, and why does he have a street named after him?” A few good people have been honored with parks, streets, and even a pier.

KESTER COTTAGES

The Kester Cottages at Founder’s Park is the home of the Pompano Beach Historical Society and a museum dedicated to preserving the history of our region. They were built by brothers William and Stuart Kester after moving here in the 1920s. The brothers went on a spree of home-building, creating a recognizable local style of home that came with then-modern amenities like plumbing and running water. They became so successful that they eventually donated land back to the city, which would become Pioneer park. Only a handful of the cottages remain today.

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THE FISHER FAMIILY PIER

Officially named after former Pompano Mayor Lamar Fisher, his family’s civic involvement in the community has spanned more than a century and, as such, bears the family name. The newly-constructed pier is almost a kilometer in length; almost as long as the Fisher family has been active in the community. The family’s involvement began at the very beginning, Clinton Lyons, Lamar’s great-grandfather, signed the articles of incorporation for Pompano Beach in 1908. His grandfather, Louis Fisher, served as mayor as well.

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FRANK MCDONOUGH PARK

Like many readers of this publication, I have spent quite a hefty chunk of my days on this Earth at Frank McDonough Park. It’s where countless first goals, touchdowns, and other priceless memories have been made, several of which belong to me. It was named after the late former Mayor Frank McDonough, who served our community for over two decades and was instrumental in our little town’s founding. He moved to what was going to become Lighthouse Point in 1954 with his family and was an avid tennis player.

DEGROFF PARK

This beautiful little sliver of land on the intercoastal waterway was originally just a spoil zone for dredged up waste. The 3-acre plot was named after Peggy DeGroff, who founded the Lighthouse Point Garden Club. Much of the park’s beauty today stems from the work and time of Roy Rogers, who has spent decades caring for the park across the street from his home. In 2019, Roy and his family donated $20,000 dollars to the park for improvements in the memory of his late wife, Susan Mandy Rogers. Butterfly World has also donated plants and wildlife to the serene little park. MARCH 2022 • pointpubs.com

SULLIVAN PARK

Just northwest of the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge, the 3-acre parcel of land has largely gone unnoticed for much of existence, however, the park went under a nearly $4 million dollar renovation in 2017 and has since become a community hub. The park boasts watercraft rentals, a floating dock, a splash pad, and other play and hangout areas. The park was named after Robert Sullivan, who gifted the land to the city of Deerfield Beach in 1963. He was a prominent real estate developer responsible for several of the developments locals are familiar with like The Cove, Venetian Isles, and Crystal Lake, to name a few.

FRED SCHORR WAY

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This is our first entry on our list that’s not a park, but is by no means less important. After leaving his Director of Engineering position at The Coca-Cola Company, Schorr served as Lighthouse Point’s mayor for more than a decade, securing himself a sterling reputation as someone who gets things done in a considered and respectful way. In addition to his reputation for cordiality and efficiency, he was everpresent at city events, often being the only city official to be at every event of the year. He was often described by his city colleagues as the best boss they’ve ever had.

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DAN WITT PARK

As is the case with Frank’s park, I think we’ve all spent another rather large portion of our days at Dan Witt. Not to brag, but I did win the Halloween costume contest one year for my age. Anyway, Witt was a Lighthouse point city commissioner and a collegiate athlete who started Lighthouse Point’s recreation program in 1958. He was actually one of the people to clear the field that became Frank McDonough Park.

DENNIS MYERS STREET

Dennis Myers called the Cresthaven neighborhood his home and spent a large portion of his life successfully trying to make it a better place. He was instrumental in Pompano Beach annexing the Cresthaven neighborhood, in fact. He was also president of the Cresthaven Neighborhood Watch and the homeowners association, along with being a lector at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. After his death, a friend Carol Waldrop successfully campaigned to name a street after Myers; a street he once successfully campaigned to have sidewalks installed on.

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MANATEES BY RICHARD ROSSER

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anatees have been in the news lately, so we decided to visit Crystal River, home to one of the few year-round populations of manatees that you can swim with in the wild. Many springs hold schools of manatee during the winter months when the creatures congregate in the warmer water from the aquifer-fed springs — but to swim with them is a chilling experience for most people. During the warmer months, most manatees forage in larger bodies of water and are more dispersed, making them harder to find in the wild with open space.

Crystal River is a top choice if swimming with a manatee is on your bucket list. Group tour boats, private guides, observation platforms are all available in Crystal River. On the other hand — world-class dining

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and impressive resort hotels? Crystal River is not the place. We suggest a vacation rental house. The hotel offerings are limited and disappointed us quite a bit. There is a Hampton Inn on the highway, just minutes from all the action, but a rental house with a river view is the way to go. The Homosassa Springs and Crystal River area is also home to some near-shore fishing that will not excite avid anglers from South Florida, but could be fun and comfortable for less-experienced anglers. During July through early September, you can charter boats to dive for scallops, which seems popular.

We went to Crystal River with an open mind. The area boasts natural beauty, but the attraction is limited to standard watersports and fishing recreation — and it is an excellent place to see manatees in the wild, which is a big thing. I always clearly remember when I encounter animals in the wild. Recently, hundreds of manatees on the east coast of Florida have died of starvation due to reduced food supply from the effects of pollution. Problems of this kind have not been reported on the west coast. Long live the manatee! MARCH 2022 • pointpubs.com

WHILE YOU’RE THERE The Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is not worthy of a dedicated expedition, but the ruins provide a half-hour of peering back in time if you are in the area. The days of slavery, sugar cane fields, and this steam-driven mill offer a picture of a time in Florida when men such as David Levy Yulee enslaved over 1,000 people at this farm to grow and process cash crops like sugarcane into syrup, molasses and rum. This mill operated from 1851 to 1964, with a large amount of the product sold to the Confederate Army.

SWIM WITH THE MANATEES There are many business offering opportunities to swim with the manatees. Most (if not all) will provide all needed gear. Here are a few options. Plantation at Crystal River

plantationoncrystalriver.com/manatees.htm $75/per person $99/per person, small group tour with six or less people with divemaster/photographer $500/per person, private tour with divemaster/ photographer

Capt. Mike’s Swimming with Manatees swimmingwiththemanatees.com $65-$100/per person

Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees fun2dive.com $50.00-$60.95/per person

Crystal River Manatee Tour crystalrivermanateetour.com $65/per person

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@ pointpubs. com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure. KEY $ Inexpensive (under $20) $$ Moderate ($21-$40) $$$ Expensive ($41-$65) $$$$ Pricey (over $65)

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “best kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$ Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves

up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. You can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$ Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$

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Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A

long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 123 NE 29th Ave., 954-531-1290 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean

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

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

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

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

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

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

Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The menu

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

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Dining Out 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, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954427-6000 $$

Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from

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Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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

pano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can

credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need any more? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect

place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes large portions,. Delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954784-3696 $$ Tuna tartare at the Patio Bar & Grill at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order take-out online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$-$$$

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

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

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

Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping center has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. The saag paneer, which is the Indian version of creamed spinach, goes well with anything on the menu. 88 pointpubs.com •

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Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

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

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they

opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for its fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed-out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land-lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This

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

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for a

change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed —

throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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

ing at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$

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Dining Out Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like

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

Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all know

that fresh cut pasta is superior to the dried variety we have become accustomed to. But making pasta from scratch is a process. But what if you could just pick it up nearby or even have it delivered. Dreams do come true. Di Farina offers a variety of freshly made pasta to go. And if you can’t even be bothered to make a sauce, they’ve got 19 from which to choose. The restaurant also has a full menu of Italian favorites. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-953-6771 $$

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

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

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

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

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

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The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$ Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.$-$$ Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$ Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more. They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$ 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. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

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

you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$ Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE. This Japanese steak-

house offers a variety of entrees including teriyaki, tempura and sushi. Diners can choose to sit at the sushi bar or they can enjoy hibachi style dining. 2101 N Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the

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

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

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

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

a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on 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 $$$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. But, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that Umberto’s offers all the Italian standards. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954943-5387 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-2208932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $ 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 $

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

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

Burger Craze. BURGERS Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and

more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

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

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

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

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$ The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $

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Dining Out Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $ The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $

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

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Whether you are looking to grab a quick slice or enjoy a much needed date night, Anne Marie’s fits the bill. Enjoy a cheesy slice of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$ Bakery Fusion. Cafe Bakery This spot at Pompano Citi Centre is a handy spot to grab a coffee and a fresh-baked good. The menu also includes many different sandwiches, soups, salads and smoothies. You can also find fresh bread such as baguettes, ciabatta and other daily selections. There is also a wide selection of coffee drinks, from cappuccino to an affogato (espresso with vanilla ice cream). 1901 N. Federal Highway (Pompano Citi Centre), 954-532-7383 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Mon-

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

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

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

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

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

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954782-5387 $

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

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy

hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954941-0550 $-$$ Mini Pita. MEDITERRANEAN The comprehensive menu includes

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

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was 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 watch through a window as the croissants, eclairs and baguettes are prepared and baked right on the premises. The small shop also offers breakfast, sandwiches, salads, coffee and more. All we can say is the croque monsiuer was positively sinful adn worth every calorie. 998 N Federal Highway, Suite 4-5, 954-756-1496 $-$$

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

Snow Time. This spot for treats features bubble tea (boba) in about a zillion flavors. If you are looking for a something new, different and delicious, get thee some bubble tea. Other sweet treats available are paper thin shaven ice cream and authentic Asian snacks. 2482 N. Federal Highway in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 954-59-6269 $

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

The Chicken Box & More. • SOUTHERN This small spot serves

ple for fast-casual Italian fare in Boca Raton since 1996. Now, lucky for the folks in Pompano, they are open at a new location in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village. Their offerings go beyond pizza — try one of their many pasta dishes, calzones, stromboli and other Italian classics like shrimp fra diabolo or veal marsala. And of course, finish your meal with homemade cannoli. 255 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954737-3737 $$

breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. And who doesn’t love a marvelous fried chicken wing? If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

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 $$ fast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453 $

The Poké Company. • POKÉ If you haven’t tried a poke bowl, now is your big chance. Build your own bowl by choosing a base of rice or greens, then add a protein such as ahi tuna or steamed shrimp, then go to town with the mix-ins and sauces. Then top your bowl with everything from pickled ginger to tempura flakes. 1154 N. Federal Highway, 754-220-8933

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Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab break-

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