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

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For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.

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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 2020 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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3421 NE 26TH AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 4 FULL/2 HALF BATH • 100’WATERFRONT— $2,475,000

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

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3202 NORFOLK STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 3 BATH • PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS — $799,000

2324 NE 28TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 3.5 BATH • 85’ WATERFRONT — $1,397,000

2415 NE 25TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 6 BED • 5.5 BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT— $3,199,000

2500 NE 35TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $3,797,000

1063 HILLSBORO MILE, #507, HILLSBORO BEACH 3 BED • 3.5 BATH • OCEAN & INTRACOASTAL VIEWS— $1,545,000

2401 NE 34TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6.5 BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,450,000

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

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

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

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2548NE NE24TH 22ND AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4430 AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT BED• •3 5BATH BATH—•$619,000 LONG WATER VIEWS— $1,597,000 4 5BED

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

2700 NE 53RD COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3 BED • 3 BATH • OVERSIZED CORNER LOT — $632,000

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2820 NE 23RD PLACE, POMPANO BEACH 4 BED • 4.5 BATHS • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,795,000

2648 SE 13TH STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 2 BATH • 60’ WATERFRONT — $724,000

2691 NE 18TH STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 2 BATH • NEWLY REMODELED — $459,888

1841 NE 25th Street

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$2,295,000 5BD/5.2BA

$4,450,000 6BD/7.5BA

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

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

4210 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

$1,195,000 3BD/2BA

$1,179,000 4BD/3BA

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

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

2801 NE 8th St, Pompano Beach

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

$719,000 3BD/2BA

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

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

2810 NE 41st St, Lighthouse Point

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

$389,000 2BD/2BA

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

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

1147 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

1012 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

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$1,895,000 WATERFRONT LAND

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

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

2648 NE 24th St, Lighthouse Point

1050 Seminole Dr, Ft Lauderdale

$895,000 4BD/3.5BA

$564,900 3BD/3BA

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

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

2844 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2010 NE 32nd St, Lighthouse Point

$449,000 2BD/2BA

$309,999 2BD/1BA

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

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

1360 S Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

4925 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point

$219,000 1BD/1BA

$197,000 2BD/2BA

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

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

1039 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

1702 Andros Isle, Coconut Creek

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Cooking for Calm

More time at home often means more time spent in the kitchen preparing meals. From the accomplished home cook to the newbie, people are stepping up their game. And while cooking is often viewed as a necessity, it can also provide a calming distraction from these turbulent times. We found some neighbors willing to share their kitchen exploits.

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Pompano Rising

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much development going on just to the south of Lighthouse Point that it seems as if every day something gets knocked down and a new structure sprouts up in its place. There is the new Hidden Harbour development on Federal Highway, Pompano Station and a new Hotel on A1A. Marie Puleo reports on the latest developments in our neighboring city.

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Try the Wine

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The Last Resort

My family’s dysfunctional relationship with Disney World.

There a few new exhibits opening at the Bailey Center for Contemporary Art. If you are looking for some connection, you can also participate in several virtual events.

There is still plenty of news percolating, including a new and free shuttle service in Pompano Beach, news about upgrades at two of Lighthouse Point’s parks and what’s going on over at the Charlotte Burrie Civic Center on Federal Highway.

Craig Haley continues to motivate us even in these difficult times.

It’s easy to feel a little down these days. Instead, try to focus on being a part of a community.

Attorney Martin Zevin writes about new Florida laws approved by Governor DeSantis.

In the midst of a global pandemic, a hurricane is almost a welcome distraction.

California sauvignon blanc may not be your goto white wine, but it could be. David Ehrenfried explores this lesser known grape and takes you along for a “taste.”

Let’s face it, 2020 has not been a stellar year for restaurants. So if you can enjoy a socially-distanced meal at a local establishment, your efforts will be deeply appreciated. If you are a bit nervous about being out in public, many restaurants offer outdoor dining and curbside pickup.

People are a bit scared to travel, yet many still long to hit the road. Driving up to North Carolina seems like a good compromise. No airports, no planes. The Umstead Hotel and Spa might be just what the doctor ordered to calm your nerves and enjoy a bit of tranquility.

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Creatively Speaking

Disney Dysfunction BY SUSAN ROSSER Many might condemn me for one particular parenting choice I made. And yet my college-age son recently complimented me — calling that specific decision a stroke of parenting genius. But to tell this story, I need to go back a few years. In 1993 I moved from New York to West Palm Beach. I had been living there for about two months when close friends of mine called. They planned to vacation at Walt Disney World, and they invited me to drive up and meet them. I was like, “Are you out of your minds? It’s so far away.” Obviously, any Floridian reading this is asking themselves, “Is she nuts? Has she ever seen a map?” Guilty, but let me defend myself. I was new in town. Growing up, my parents shlepped me to Florida for every school vacation. Although they were New Yorkers through and through, they both possessed a deep disdain for cold weather and we all coveted our Florida house in the winter. I don’t recall how old I was when I first asked my parents about visiting Disney World, but I do remember their concise answer, “oh no, it’s so far.” I would ask again, and they would answer the same way. Eventually, they wore me down, and I stopped asking. I guess I could have pulled out a map, but we didn’t have one since, well, my parents didn’t travel anywhere else. Really, not big travel people. Flash forward to 1993. So when I answered my friends’ request with, “it’s too far,” they clearly thought I was nuts or perhaps lost. Anyway, they convinced me. So I hopped into my brand new hunter green Jeep Cherokee, hit the turnpike and headed north. And yes, when I arrived two hours later, no one was more surprised than I. Two hours. Two. Apparently, my parents had lied to me. You see, neither of them were really what one would call “Disney people.” My husband, a former tour guide at the Disney parks in Orlando, thinks it’s practically negligent that they took me to Florida four or five times each year, yet never made the trek to Orlando. I’m not complaining. They made up for it in many other ways. But still, never?

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So in 2005, I’m married to my husband Richard, and we have two small children. Hurricane Wilma blows through town, and our house loses power for 12 days. So, we hop in the car and take our kids on their first Disney vacation like a ton of other South Floridians. My big takeaway from our four days in the park? Easy. Their favorite part of the trip was shopping. Rides? Who needs rides when there is merchandise to be bought? I asked myself why spend $5,000 for the privilege of shopping for hundreds of dollars of toys, tee-shirts, candy and more? After that, we would take our kids to Disney Springs where we could shop without paying admission. And if you’ve ever been there, you know that it still has a very Disney feel. So I told my young, impressionable and clearly gullible children that Disney Springs was Disney World. They bought it. For years, we would head up to Orlando to visit my husband’s family and stop by Disney Springs for a little shopping and lunch and tell the kids we were visiting Disney World. Thanks to all the savings, I can probably retire years earlier. As we sat around the house during this time of social distancing, my grown son told me that my whole Disney Springs scheme was a stroke of parenting brilliance. He fully admitted that buying Legos and pirate swords was the bomb! I told him he comes from a long line of dysfunctional Disney parents and then poured him another cocktail.

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As the world anticipates NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission (to launch in July 2020 from Cape Canaveral), a series of exhibitions in Pompano Beach will celebrate humankind’s quest for knowledge, thirst for exploration, and Florida’s role in space exploration. The show The Space Between Us at Bailey Contemporary Arts - West Gallery will feature artwork from local artists that respond to a call for entries on the theme of “space exploration.” WHEN: Through September 4, 2020 WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

“Asteroids” by Maria Elisa Duque

Maria Elisa Duque presents “Asteroids.” Asteroids are micro planets and isolated urban landscapes that use existent architectural structures as “building blocks,” creating new ones in a playful experiment. They are fictitious parallel dimensions that question our common agreements of reality. It is a creation of another truth, another point of view from some of our constructed realities. They are interpretations of a personal vision of the world through the deconstruction and reconstruction of the preexisting structures. The concept of upwards or downwards is reinterpreted. One might say they both come from different parallel dimensions, creating organized chaos. The different vanishing points, horizon lines, and proportions coexist. The change in how the magnetism of gravity works is closer to atoms or galaxies than the way buildings gravity works on earth. WHEN: Through September 24, 2020 WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

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Although kids can’t gather for Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum, the museum is bringing virtual programs to young children through Facebook. Check out the museum’s Facebook page as they have other virtual activities too! WHEN: September 5, 2020 at 11am ONLINE: pompanobeacharts.org

Good news, all arts open mic is back — virtually. Join this fun-filled edition featuring intimate living room performances from some of South Florida’s best singers, poets and artists. The host Chris O’Neill will get the event started, and featured artists include singer Jas Floyd, spoken word poet Dorrian Bridges, musician Beto Rubinelli, singer Nathalie Nesh and rapper and singer Walter “Pops” Lugo! WHEN: September 16, 2020 at 8pm ONLINE: pompanobeacharts.org

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The trendy A Taste of Jazz program continues in a virtual mode as Martin Hand of the Gold Coast Jazz Society welcomes us into his home to share insights into the evolution of the electric guitar and some early influencers who elevated it to an art form. WHEN: September 10, 2020 at 7pm ONLINE: pompanobeacharts.org

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Soulful Sundays features South Florida’s top performers and bands in various genres ranging from soul, R&B, neo-soul, blues to jazz and funk. Merging local and national artists, organizations and vendors, this program creates a monthly musical experience that enriches and celebrates the history and culture of the African American community in Pompano Beach. This month Soulful Sundays Memory Lane edition is back with the incredible Derek Mack Band. WHEN: September 13, 2020 at 6pm ONLINE: pompanobeacharts.org

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Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park Will Be Getting Improvements Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park will be getting upgrades funded in part by grant money awarded to the city. At Dan Witt Park, the scoreboards for the baseball and softball fields will be replaced, and new bleachers will be added. The scoreboards and bleachers have already been purchased, and are expected to be installed by October, according to Parks and Recreation Director Becky Lysengen. There are also plans to renovate the basketball and tennis courts and to upgrade the courts to LED lighting. A shade canopy will be added to the existing tot lot. The 20-year-old intermediate playground will be replaced, as well as the park’s exterior fencing. These projects are planned for fiscal year 2022. The upgrades at Dan Witt Park will be partially funded through a grant awarded to the city last December from the Land Water and Conservation Fund. The grant is for a 50/50 match up to $300,000. The city has until September 2022 to complete the various projects to be reimbursed. Half of the park’s exterior fencing will be replaced during fiscal year 2021. The existing metal chain link fence on the west and south sides of the park will be replaced with black vinyl chain link fencing. This project will be coordinated with the construction of the new community

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center at Dan Witt Park, so an exact date has not been set yet, said Lysengen. At Frank McDonough Park, the hitting wall on the south side of the racquetball courts will be renovated, and the lights on the tennis center courts will be converted to LED. Lysengen said the color of LED lights is more consistent and better for playing tennis, with less spillage on side streets, but most importantly, LED lights use much less energy and the bulbs last for decades rather than a few years. Work on the hitting wall is anticipated to begin in September or

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October. A bid for the tennis center lights will be issued sometime this fall. In July, the city was awarded a non-matching $50,000 grant from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, which will go toward the projects. The grant writer that helped the city procure the grants for the improvements at the two parks is RMPK Funding, the same firm that is currently preparing grant applications for money to help fund the construction of the city’s new fire station and community center, and the replacement of the Sample Road Bridge. Y

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City May Get Millions in Grant Money By Donna Torrey for New Fire Station, Community Center and Sample Road Bridgein some cities) because they grow too tall, and are The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families thisThe means a Christmas tree. When Ihas was a susceptible to lightening strikes hurricane damage. million. and The city is requesting $1.5 City ofshopping Lighthousefor Point is The program a total child, I usedseeking to getgrant verymoney sad thinkingallocation about all the million trees thatPlease, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They million in grant money for the just currently of $475 will thatto were cut,thebut I learned that Christmas tree competitive don’t belong in our Floridacommunity landscape. Fortunately, there center. help fund new then fire station be implemented in three farming is big business incenter many states and considered some really excellent choices for Funding those who wish to have RMPK is also submitting and emergency operations application cycles, witha$150 are million renewable resource. a living holiday tree that cana be planted into the landscape, grant application for money on Sample Road and the new in funding available in the first to replace the Cap Knight Bayou communitythat center at Dan Wittmade Park, meround. The funding is provided by Although knowledge feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum. Bridge on Sample Road.(Juniperus The city two of the projects that will be built the U.S. Department of Housing it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar is requesting $2.5 million the with proceeds from the bond issue and Urban Development (HUD) people who would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizonaforcypress bridge replacement. approved by Lighthouse Point voters Community Development Block two options: artificial, or an actual living tree. (Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, low Any grant money awarded to in November 2018. Grant. The program does not require What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird the city for the fire station and On behalf of the city, grant writer matching funds from the city. attractors, both for nesting and as a food source. They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. community center could go toward RMPK Funding is preparing grant The preliminary budget for the to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they decreasing the amount of the bond applications for the Rebuild Florida new fire station and emergency Best of all, their pyramidal grow to beInfrastructure quite large, and quickly! The result is that was theyestimated makes debt,shape said a city official.the perfect General Program, operations center LHP are which booted out of the houseplant world and (you tree! The grant applications will offers funding opportunities at about $9.5into, million. The cityChristmas is guessed it)governments the outside and world! be submitted this month, and for local state requesting $4.45 million in grant Now, our choice for thefor holidays has the results the competitive agencies to well-intentioned address infrastructure money the project. Garden gate Nursery is located in theofPompano Citi turned into an environmental Norfolk Islandcost pines application process will be needs related to the protectionmenace! of The estimated to buildCentre. the Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at announced this fall. Y facilities. new community are critical considered dangerous in the landscape (actually center illegalis $1.7www.donnasgardengate.com

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Amid New Wave of Car Burglaries and Thefts, Mayor and Police Ask Residents for Help Last month, there was a new wave of increased auto burglaries and auto thefts in Lighthouse Point committed by criminal groups coming into the city from south Broward and Dade County. The criminals have been targeting unlocked vehicles with key fobs left inside. The Lighthouse Point Police Department and Mayor Glenn Troast are urging residents to take the necessary measures to reverse the crime trend: always lock vehicle doors, do not leave key fobs inside the vehicle, and remove valuables. Leaving exterior house lights on is also recommended. In this recent spate of incidents, several vehicles with key fobs left inside were stolen, and other vehicles that were left unlocked were ransacked. According to the police department, video surveillance in the neighborhoods clearly depicts criminals bypassing locked vehicles and only targeting those left unlocked. The criminals, who are in their teens and 20s, drive around looking for vehicles with the side mirrors in the outward position, which generally means the vehicle is unlocked. They have become familiar with the concept that for most newer vehicles, when the lock button on the key fob is pressed, the sideview mirrors on both sides will fold in. When the criminals enter the unlocked vehicle, they press the start button, and if the key fob is anywhere inside the vehicle, it starts up and they drive off. If there is no

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key fob inside and the criminals can’t steal the vehicle itself, they steal anything of value, including cell phones, electronics, money, designer glasses, personal IDs and firearms. These crimes are generally committed at night, but sometimes they happen in broad daylight. As long as criminals continue to find easy targets, they will continue to return and victimize residents. According to Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata, there was an uptick in auto burglaries and auto thefts in the city. During a period of about three weeks, every second or third night, a group of people came into the city and committed these crimes. The police department stepped up its efforts to thwart the crimes and had some success. However, residents must do their part to deter criminals from coming to Lighthouse Point, said Mayor Troast. At a city commission meeting last month, he noted that several police officers have reached out to him regarding their frustration that residents continue to leave their vehicles unlocked, often with the keys and valuables inside. “They have every right to be frustrated because they need our help,” said Troast. Troast emphasized the importance of all residents locking their vehicles, especially at night, and taking their key fobs and property out of their vehicles. “If your fob’s not in the car, your car’s going to be there in the morning,” he said. Y

Public Hearings for New Millage Rates, Special Assessments and Budget Will Be Virtual This month’s public hearings for the proposed millage rates, budget and special assessments for fiscal year 2020-2021 will be conducted virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first public hearing for the proposed millage rates and tentative budget will take place on Sept. 14 at 6:30pm, along with a public hearing for the proposed assessment rates for fire protection services, stormwater utility services and

solid waste collection services. The special assessments only require one public hearing. The final public hearing to adopt the millage rates and budget will take place on Sept. 24 at 6:30pm. The Sept. 14 and Sept. 24 public hearings will be part of the regular Lighthouse Point City Commission meetings rescheduled for those dates. The meetings will be broadcast live for members of the public to view using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Details regarding how the public can view the meetings and provide input will be posted on the city’s website: lighthousepoint.com. Y

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Papa’s Raw Bar is Getting Ready to Open The Barrel Room Elevated Cocktails and Oyster Bar Like many local businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point has had to adapt to survive. Still, it has also found opportunities amidst the challenges. Papa’s Raw Bar is getting ready to unveil The Barrel Room, a new lounge featuring “elevated cocktails” and an oyster bar. In addition to cocktails and oysters, the Barrel Room will feature a charcuterie menu. Ganter’s parents, Joy and Hugh Ganter (known as “Papa Hughie”), opened Seafood World in the Main Street Plaza almost 45 years ago as a fish market with a restaurant component. Due to the challenges of COVID-19, The Barrel Room will start with a soft opening in September, hosting complimentary private tastings for six to eight guests at a time by invitation.

“It will be like a customer appreciation experience,” he said. Once the pandemic subsides, The Barrel Room will have a full opening, and will be able to seat about 40 people. In the meantime, the private tastings will be an opportunity to discover what’s to come, said Ganter.

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They will include the elevated cocktails, oysters and charcuterie, from a specially prepared menu. “It’s all going to be new and cutting edge,” said Ganter. “You’re not going to go in there and eat something you’ve had from one of our menus in the past.” Award-winning South Florida cocktail guru Gregory Genias, better known as Bootleg Greg, is helping to design a Bootleg Cocktail menu for The Barrel Room. Bootleg Greg is known for fusing fresh fruits, herbs, spices and spirits to create unusual flavor combinations. “This is next-level cocktails,” said Ganter. “We feel that there’s nothing like it in the area, so we’re really trying to raise the bar.” Ganter said The Barrel Room’s signature drink is called “Papa’s Old-

Fashioned,” because it’s made with Papa’s Pilar rum, which is produced by the Hemingway Rum Company in Key West, and because “It’s kind of a joke that my dad’s old-fashioned.” There will also be a selection of high-end wines on tap and local craft beers. The Barrel Room’s name is a reference to the wooden barrels

used for aging rum, beer and other types of alcohol. Many of the tables in the room will be barrels that come from the Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park and the Hemingway Rum Company. The three rooms at Papa Hughie’s Seafood World (now dubbed Papa’s Fresh Market) have been completely revamped for the arrival of The Barrel Room. The whole front room is now dedicated to the fish market, whereas before, it was a smaller market with seating. Ganter said “every drink and every dish is going to be so detailoriented” that he anticipates patrons will be inspired to take a picture of their barrel top and share it with friends. “It’s going to be a unique venue,” he said. As The Barrel Room brand expands, Ganter anticipates creating a spin-off of The Barrel Room in a larger, separate venue where there would be live music and a wood-fired oven, “but it’s all going to start here in the Main Street Plaza in Lighthouse Point.” Y

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Pompano Beach Beachfest Music Festival Canceled for 2020 and Potentially Permanently Last year, Pompano Beach announced plans to launch Beachfest, a two-day musical festival starting in 2020, to take place on the city’s main public beach, north of the pier. However, the music festival has been canceled for 2020 and seemingly beyond, as well. The Pompano Beach City Commission, rescinded a five-year license agreement with the event promoter, Beachfest Entertainment, at its July 28 meeting. The Commission had approved the license agreement with the promoter in July 2019 to organize and host the event on a mutually agreed upon date for each year the agreement was active. No date had been scheduled for 2020. According to city officials, the decision to cancel the Pompano Beach Beachfest was due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, multiple unknowns surrounding a large-scale event after the pandemic and other contributing factors, which were not specified. According to the city attorney, the promoter had not “taken any efforts or any measures or spent any money at this point toward any type of event.” The city notified Beachfest Entertainment that, should the city decide to hold a similar event in the future, it agrees to give Beachfest Entertainment the right of first refusal. However, no future plans have been publicly discussed at this time. Roy Anthony, who was hired by Beachfest Entertainment to produce

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the festival, says concerns expressed by BSO in late 2019, along with the COVID-19 shutdown, made it impractical to hold the event this year and the owners of Beachfest Entertainment agreed there should not be a 2020 show. However, they do not agree the entire five-year agreement should have been rescinded. The promoter had promised to deliver major headlining rock acts and artists from various other

attract up to 20,000 people per day. The city would have received $2 per ticket sold for entry to the event. It was hoped the event would bring the city national, as well as international, attention on the tourism destination stage, and have a positive economic impact. The promoter was to provide a nationwide mass marketing campaign promoting the event, including print, social media and television advertisements and

genres, including local musicians. The plan called for three stages in an enclosed area on the beach, stretching north from the Pompano Beach House restaurant and vendors, including some of the city’s restaurants, set up along the east side of N. Pompano Beach Boulevard. Depending on the acts secured for the festival, it was expected to

was to secure event sponsorships and multiple logo and branding recognition for the city. Anthony told the Pompano Beach City Commission last year that the firm usually hires approximately 350-400 people for a music festival, some not just for the two days of the event, and the promoter would look for local talent to help put the production together. Y

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Initial Approval Given To Create A Public Pompano Beach Charter School The Broward County Public School District recently approved an application submitted by the City of Pompano Beach to open a municipal charter school serving grades K through 8 beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. A number of steps remain before the project can become a reality. The Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School would be part of the Broward County public school system, but independently operated, with the Pompano Beach City Commission serving as the governing board, rather than the School Board. At its July 28 meeting, the city commission passed a resolution officially accepting the school district’s approval of the municipal charter school application. Last December, the Commission approved submittal of the application to the school district. According to information provided by Assistant City Manager Suzette Sibble at the city commission meeting in December, there would be no cost to attend the school. However, the school would require parental involvement. The school would be governed by

a performance contract, or charter, between the city and the Broward County Public School District. The charter contract will detail the school’s mission, the student achievement goals that must be met, and assessment methods. There would be a “rigorous educational curriculum,” with a high emphasis on reading, said Sibble. The goal is for students to achieve reading on grade level by

third grade. In its first year of operation, the school would have grades K, 1, 2 and 6. Additional grade levels would be added progressively: grades 3 and 7 in the second year; grades 4 and 8 in the third year; and grade 5 in the fourth year. With grades K through 8 in place, the estimated enrollment capacity would be 910 students. Like all other public schools in the school district, the Pompano >>>

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Public Pompano Beach Charter School <<< Beach Municipal Charter School would be funded through the Florida Education Finance Program, which provides operating funds based on the number of full-time students enrolled. The new charter school will seek accreditation, and once it receives its first rating from the state of Florida school ranking system, it will apply to become a Cambridge International School, with a rigorous curriculum and high-level assessments, said Sibble. The city’s application to the school

County students. If extra seats are remaining, and the number of outof-county applicants exceeds the capacity, a separate lottery would be held for out-of-county applicants. Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin emphasized at the July city commission meeting that the school is not a private school, but a public charter school designed to serve residents from all parts of Pompano Beach, and they will get “first dibs” on all seats in the school. The school’s goal is to achieve

district states that the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School will give enrollment priority to students who are residents of Pompano Beach. If the number of applications exceeds the capacity for a given grade level, class or building, a lottery would be held among Pompano Beach students first, and then among other Broward

an “A” rating, which is the highest grade awarded by the state’s ranking system. Most of the schools in Pompano Beach are not “A”- or “B”-rated, and the municipal charter school will offer “a different educational opportunity for our residents,” said Hardin. Hardin added that, although Pompano Beach High School has

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an “A” rating, “there’s been much frustration on the part of Pompano Beach residents that they cannot necessarily go to that school because it is a magnet-only school.” It is hoped the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School will “put us on the map for educational excellence,” said Hardin, which could be a tool to attract businesses that may be considering relocating to Pompano Beach. The new charter school is also meant to address the growth that is occurring in the city, by mitigating the educational impact created by the development of thousands of new residential units. The school’s location has yet to be determined, but the plan is for it to be “a centrally located facility.” It may entail building a new school or using an already existing site. The city hired a team of local experts to assist with the application process for the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School. Now that the School Board has approved the application, there are still many steps to go, said City Manager Greg Harrison. As per state law, within 30 days after the approval of the application, which was on July 21, the School Board is required to provide the city with an initial proposed charter contract for the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School, as well as additional information regarding the charter agreement contractual process and a proposed timeline. Several items will have to be brought to the city commission for consideration, notably, the charter contract with the school district. Y

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Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center Expansion on Hold; Pompano Ford to Use Space For Cars Property owned by the City of Pompano Beach that was to be used for outdoor amenities for the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center, located at 2669 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, will be used instead as a parking area by Pompano Ford Lincoln, in connection with its nearby car dealership for at least three years, possibly longer. The city is also purchasing a neighboring site from the car dealership and swapping some land with Broward County, in part, to create an access road for Cresthaven residents.

2018, the city commission approved the $1.8 million purchase of the former Denny’s site to create outdoor amenities at the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center, which opened this past March. The parking license agreement between the city and Pompano Ford Lincoln is for three years, with the possibility of extending it for up to three additional one-year terms. Pompano Ford Lincoln will use the parking area until they build a planned parking garage, City Attorney Mark Berman said at the July City Commission meeting.

In July, the Pompano Beach City Commission approved a license agreement allowing Pompano Ford Lincoln to use the majority of the property, located at 2671 N. Federal Highway, directly north of the civic center, for parking up to 82 vehicles. Pompano Ford Lincoln, located at 2741 N. Federal Highway, will pay a monthly fee to use the property, which will generate $24,600 annually in revenue for the city. The property is where a Denny’s restaurant once stood. In December

The amenities for the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center to be constructed on the old Denny’s site included a pavilion and oval-shaped artificial turf area for community activities, and an open space with playground equipment. In March, city officials said construction of the amenities was anticipated to begin in the next six months, at an estimated cost of between $700,000 and $1 million. Those plans are now on hold. Purchase of the old Denny’s property almost doubled the civic

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Conceptual rendering of amenities that were planned for the old Denny’s Site

center property from 46,688 to 89,094 square feet (2.05 acres) and increased the parking capacity from 41 spaces to 75 parking spaces. Berman said the funds that would have been used to build the amenities on the old Denny’s site would be used instead to pave and develop a property directly west of the civic center that the city is purchasing from Pompano Ford Lincoln. In June, the Pompano Beach City Commission approved the purchase of the property, located at 2601 NE 16th Avenue, for $820,000. Purchase of the 30,928-square-foot vacant lot will allow the city to construct a road that can be used by residents of the Cresthaven neighborhood to access the civic center from the west, or back of the building, rather than from Federal Highway. In order to construct the access road, the city is exchanging a portion of the property it is acquiring from Pompano Ford Lincoln for a portion of the Broward County sewer lift station property located at 2600 NE 16th Avenue, directly to the west. This will give the city the land configuration it needs for the access road, and will also allow for the county’s future expansion of the lift station, which serves the Pompano Beach residents in that area. The City Commission approved a property exchange agreement with Broward County at its July meeting. Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin said now that the city is acquiring the property from Pompano Ford Lincoln, “quite likely we will not need the Denny’s property,” and the city could end up selling it “down the road.” Y

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Opportunities in Difficult Times BY CRAIG HALEY

AS THE WORLD CONTINUES TO DEAL WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE ADJUSTING TO A NEW WAY TO LIVE. THERE IS A “NEW NORMAL.” Social distancing, limiting group activities, and wearing masks are all strictly enforced. We are forced to adjust our lives and perspectives. It’s easy to say the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Crazy events are happening simultaneously: from protests to a global pandemic. And the worst part is, no one knows when it will all end and things will get back to normal. As Vivian Greene said, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” This should be our attitude. We can’t control what is going on; however, we can control our attitudes and focus. Napoleon Hill says, “Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” Is it possible there are benefits to social distancing, quarantine, and disinfecting everything constantly? I think there are many! First of all, we are all forced to spend much more time with our immediate family. I found myself spending far more time with my wife and daughter. This led to us riding bikes together, doing chores together, playing games, cooking, baking, and watching movies. The time together definitely strengthened our relationships. Plus, we adopted a new puppy, Atlanta. Quarantine reminded me of a simpler time when people worked less, ate dinner together, and had real conversations with each other. There was meaningful connection! Also, we all got introduced to doing far more things virtually. At the dojo, we started offering virtual classes for which our students were incredibly grateful. It kept our dojo family connected while providing a positive focus. Students were also able to continue their favorite activities while on vacation. This summer, many of our students on vacation continued their martial arts training through Zoom. Quarantine also sparked a lot of creativity. Kids could not have

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traditional birthday parties; however, I was invited to several drive-by birthday parties where we got to say happy birthday, make signs and drop off presents. Every significant breakthrough in our country came from someone thinking outside the box. I know there are a lot of people struggling in these times. Unemployment rates are through the roof. People’s stress levels, anxiety and depression are going up every day. And the overall feeling of uncertainty is difficult for people to live with. It says in the Bible, “This too shall pass.” We do know that this will too. In the meantime, we can remain frustrated and angry, or we can focus on the blessings that have come from this time. And I believe there are many. I hope this article got you thinking about some of the good things that have come from this fascinating time. By the way, try changing your “frustration” into “fascination.” Don’t be frustrated about the traffic on your way to the airport, become fascinated by it! As with everything in life, it’s all about perspective. Sending positive thoughts and vibes to all of you! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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What Would Mayberry Do? THESE ARE DEFINITELY TOUGH TIMES. IN MARCH, THE PEOPLE I SAW IN MY PRACTICE WERE FEARFUL AS WE no longer met in person and many were afraid to leave their homes. As the months have passed, I hear people becoming more depressed and losing hope. They are focused on the political and racial tensions, which lead them to lose a little faith in humanity. Furthermore, when they do venture out, people are angry and even hostile. Our focus really needs to change. Watching the news, studying social media and having a steady diet of negativity takes a toll on one's emotional and psychological health. Many of us have been deeply affected by events in the last six months. However, we must push on and look for the positivity around us or, better yet, be the positivity! As a community, can we make a point to be kind to one another rather than look at each other as a threat? As we see communities fall apart elsewhere, why don't we attempt to strengthen the positive sense of community that our city portrays? What would Mayberry be doing during a pandemic? We make choices every day for ourselves. These days the options have changed. Instead of calculating the risk involved in buying a property or making an investment, we calculate risk to our health. Again, it's all about choices. We can choose to be consumed by negativity and anger, or we can choose not to live like that and look for the kindness around us. Consider this message from Senior Pastor Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. "Sometimes I just want it to stop. Talk of COVID, looting, brutality. I lose my way. I become convinced that this 'new normal' is real life. Then I meet an 87-year-old who talks of living through polio, diptheria, Vietnam protests and yet is still enchanted with life. He seemed surprised when I said 2020 must be especially challenging for him. 'No,' he said slowly, looking me straight in the eyes. 'I learned a long time ago to not see the world

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through the printed headlines, I see the world through the people that surround me. I see the world with the realization that we love big. Therefore, I just choose to write my own headlines: 'Husband loves wife today.' 'Family drops everything to come to Grandma's bedside.' He patted my hand. 'Old man makes new friend.' His words collide with my worries, freeing them from the tether I had been holding tight. They float away. I am left with a renewed spirit and a new way to write my own headlines.'” — Senior Pastor Andy Stanley I have seen high school students in our area, putting out lists of stores where supplies were available when there was a shortage. Others have posted messages on community forums offering to shop for neighbors whose compromised health made it too risky to go to the grocery store. I remember hurricane Wilma in 2005. My children were toddlers, and we had no power for two weeks. The neighbors got together nightly for dinner, sharing our food before it spoiled without refrigeration. The luxury of air-conditioning and a warm bath for the kids was gone. The threat or aftermath of natural disasters seemed to pull people together. Hurricane Irma was on it's way in 2017, and the risk of a significant storm surge made evacuation necessary. Our gracious friends opened their home to a family of four, two dogs and grandma. Especially during these times, we need to take every opportunity to engage in positive experiences, spread kindness and pull together as a community. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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IMMIGRATION. ABORTION. WATERWAYS. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES. GENETIC INFORMATION. PANIC ALARMS AT SCHOOLS. THESE WERE SOME OF THE ISSUES ADDRESSED under new Florida laws which have recently taken effect: 1. Minors must now get parental consent to get an abortion. 2. Governments and some businesses must use E-Verify to check the immigration status of their workers. Employers covered include school districts, public universities and state agencies as well as their private contractors. E-Verify is a system run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 3. State penalties for sewage bills will increase by up to 50%. The legislation gives the state Department of Environmental Protection more authority to inspect systems and require better maintenance rather than coming in after a spill occurs. 4. Licensing requirements will be eliminated for many professions, including interior designers, labor representatives, hair braiders, hair wrappers, body wrappers, nail polishers and makeup applicators. The new rules reduce the amount of experience needed to be a building code inspector or plans examiner from four years to three, and an inspection license can be easily transferred without having to pass a Florida exam. 5. In the school year starting in 2021, every teacher and school staffer in Florida will be able to tap their cell phone or computer to summon the police. Alyssa's Law, named in honor of one of the students killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre, allows

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every teacher and staff members to silently alert law enforcement to emergencies or life-threatening situations in all public and charter schools. 6. Insurance companies are now blocked from using genetic information in making decisions about policies. This prohibition applies to life insurance and long-term care insurance as well as health insurance. There may be other laws, passed by the Florida Legislature, which have not yet been signed by the Governor as of the time I am writing this. If so, I may cover important new laws in a future article. Also, on the last day of the session, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, that a state-run scholarship program funded by taxdeductible gifts could not exclude religious schools. Chief Justice John Roberts provided the swing vote in writing, "A State need not subsidize private education. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious." This was a big win for Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups as well as Christian groups. The Orthodox Union and Agudath Israel filed briefs on behalf of the plaintiffs. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Welcome Hurricanes BY JIM TERLIZZI

I KNOW THIS SEEMS PERVERSE, BUT I WAS GLAD TO SEE HURRICANE ISAIAS. FINALLY, SOMETHING IN THE NEWS BESIDES THE CORONAVIRUS. IT HAS BEEN A DELIGHT TO watch the meteorologists struggle with this tongue twister of a name. For you trivia buffs, Isaias is the Spanish/Portuguese version of the name Isaiah, which is equally hard to pronounce. (You have just read the educational part of this column.) We give hurricanes names to streamline messaging and communication. My question is, why don’t we give names to sunny days? Surely, they deserve recognition as much as foul weather.

My weather report would go something like this: “Tomorrow will be Lovely Lisa with temperatures around 72 degrees, followed by Gorgeous Gloria with low humidity and a cool breeze. Friday will suck." I now will share with you the secret to keeping hurricanes away from your area — buy a whole-house generator. (Make sure you get the no- hurricane-10-year-warranty.) My generator kept the windstorms away for 11 years. I got the extra year for referring a customer to the generator company.

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Here is how this works: When you buy the generator, the seller contracts to bring in thousands of tons of Saharan dust, which it shoots into the atmosphere to soak up moisture from pending storms. They also tow icebergs from the Arctic into local waters, so the hurricanes don't have warm water to feed on. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, opposes this practice. He says hurricanes are beneficial in that they keep people indoors during pandemics. It’s hard to argue with that. This takes me back to my cloistered life, during which I have attained many exceptional skills. As previously reported, I have learned to cook eggs seven different ways and am a master of making oatmeal from scratch in the microwave oven. My new culinary masterpiece is the grilled cheese sandwich, although I had some problems early on. In my first attempt, I neglected to put aluminum foil on the grates in the toaster oven. This allowed the cheddar to bubble over, leaving me with two pieces of toast and a grilled cheese toaster oven. This stuff clings better to metal than a volcano’s pyroclastic flow. Being a pasta lover, I felt I should have at least one such dish in my repertoire, so I opted for spaghetti aglio e olio (garlic and oil). The oil choice (olive) was easy, but how to make the garlic? Being a typical male who disdains to ask for driving directions, I declined to ask my wife for cooking directions. That is when I remembered a scene from one of my favorite movies, "Goodfellas." “Paulie," in prison, uses a razor blade to slice the garlic wafer thin so that it melts instantly in the hot oil. This worked beautifully. When I served it for dinner, my wife was impressed — until she tasted it. For some reason, she felt eight bulbs of garlic was "overkill." As for me, I believe you can't be "too rich," "too good looking" or have "too much garlic." Y

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California Sauvignon Blanc “Round-Out” BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

MY PLAN FOR THIS MONTH’S COLUMN WAS TO WRITE ABOUT WINES FROM GREECE. BUT POOR PLANNING ON MY PART AND some sauvignon blanc wine got in the way — specifically, sauvignon blanc from California. It’s wine, so worse things could happen. Sauvignon blanc wine (let’s call it SB for short), especially many versions from California, is often considered one of those “not-so-serious” beverages. It’s certainly not as popular. California SB production pales compared to California Chardonnay, the state’s most widely grown and produced wine, white or red. Both acreage in California devoted to SB grapes and the tons of SB grapes crushed for wine is barely 15% of the amounts for California chardonnay. SB wine is comparatively light in weight as well as color, and many California and other wineries put it in nearly colorless bottles as if to highlight those characteristics. And for my taste, California SB frequently is too tartly acidic and onedimensional, with a disappointingly narrow range of fruit and other flavors and aromas. California SB doesn’t have to be this way, and as it turns out, more and more it’s not. There are plenty of examples of California SB wines that are uniquely different and delicious, wonderful with food, and mostly still quite affordable. These different wines are what I think of as “rounded-out” — that is, they’re being made in ways that make them taste more complete, interesting, and enjoyable than they might otherwise be.

Contrasting Sauvignon Blanc Styles This story starts over the course of this past summer when my wife, two of my sons who had been staying with us during the coronavirus pandemic, and I shared four different sauvignon blanc (SB) wines. There was no particular plan other than three were among my favorite SB wines, and the fourth we’d never tasted before. The three standbys were Mulderbosch from South Africa ($12), Greywacke from New Zealand ($16), and a French Sancerre made by Paul Jolivet ($23). They’re kind of cheer-me-up wines. Each was bright and fresh tasting with perky acidity and also relatively lightweight and low in alcohol. 52 pointpubs.com •

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All three were made entirely from sauvignon blanc grapes. They were predictably and deliciously dry and crisp with some floral, grassy, and mineral–water tones plus ample citrus and various other fruit flavors. Not surprisingly, they paired perfectly with lighter summer meals, which for us included some seafood, chicken, pasta, salads and vegetables like asparagus and grilled peppers, zucchini and eggplant. The fourth SB wine was from California and not at all what I expected. It contrasted starkly from most other California SBs I'd had and was very different from the other three wines. For complicated reasons having to do with climate, weather, soil, and other factors, California SBs will probably always differ materially from French, New Zealand, and South African SBs. Anyway, this particular California SB, a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Alder Grove Vineyard made by Quivira Vineyards, just stood out. It was crisp and refreshing with typical SB citrus and herbal flavors. But it also had a slightly creamy texture and yummy taste of honey and pineapple that added a seriously interesting dimension to the wine. Pleasantly, this SB didn’t produce the wincing, mouthpuckering tart sensations that turn off a lot of wine drinkers, unlike far too many California SBs I’ve tasted over the years. It reminded me of SB wines from the Bordeaux region in France, where SB is usually blended with modest amounts of semillon or other white wine grape varietals and fermented for brief periods in oak barrels. Semillon adds body and additional fruit >>>

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Try the Wine <<< flavors and can give the resulting SB blend some aging potential. As with chardonnay, fermenting in oak helps to soften SB and give it bolder flavors and richer texture. In fact, blending in semillon and oak aging is what Quivira did to craft its Alder Grove wine. Alternative Styles of California Sauvignon Blanc This got me thinking about what other California SB wines there might be that are a bit more complex and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make your mouth feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sucking lemons from a straw or look like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to land a kiss. Why not search out a handful of California SB wines made in various ways by notable, well-regarded, and widely distributed producers that aspire to high levels of quality? There are several California winemakers, like Quivira, making SB more along the lines of white Bordeaux to produce rounder, bolder wines that are still tasty, crisp and refreshing. I found and selected five California SB wines, in addition to the Quivira wine, varied in how they were made. Some were made entirely with SB whiles others were blends. Some were fermented solely in steel, some just in oak, and others in a combination. All selected grapes carefully, usually from cooler sights, to ensure high quality. Only one, the juicy Napa Valley SB made by Hall, was made in the typical manner of 100% SB fermented fully in steel tanks or barrels. As important as blending SB with other grapes can be, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean at all that wines made 100% from SB grapes will be inferior to blends. My favorite of these six wines, the truly exceptional Merry Edwards SB, was made entirely from SB, although it was also fermented in oak barrels. I knew wines fitting this category would come at a price. These six wines cost between $18-35. The typical California SB sells for under $15 a bottle in wine stores and supermarkets. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the same or a similar kind of SB wine one might order at a bar or restaurant for $8-12 a glass or get at a cocktail reception. Although $25 or $30 is probably a bit more than many might expect to pay for a bottle of California SB, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by no means expensive by wine standards. Quality California chardonnay wines, for example, sell in that range with higher quality and some exceptional bottles often costing considerably more. In case youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested, my search identified only a handful of California SBs that cost more than $50. Tasting notes My sense is that as little as five years ago, all but the wine made by Hall would have been unusual. Fortunately, more and more California producers are now making SB wines using better grape selection, blending, fermentation and other techniques to produce SB wines that have more finesse and tastier flavor combinations. Critically, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing this while

BOAT TRANSFORMATION retaining both the dry, crisp freshness and citrusy and herbal flavors characteristic of good SB. These are personal preferences, of course. If you like SB, you may still prefer a more traditional California SB made 100% from SB fermented in steel tanks. That’s perfectly fine, of course. But please give some of the other California SBs a try, as well. In addition to the brands listed below, others to look for include Desparada, Honig, Joseph Phelps, Lewis, Margerum, Peter Michael, Provenance, Rombauer, St, Francis, St. Supery, Spotswoode, and Stags Leap. Unfortunately, the bottle label may not tell you if the wine is a blend or how it was fermented. You can easily find out by looking up the winery on your smart phone. Then search the dropdowns for the wine and any winemaking or technical notes. I suggest drinking these wines at about 50-60 degrees, basically about 20 minutes or so after taking out of a regular refrigerator. 2019 BEDROCK WINE CO. SAUVIGNON BLANC, SONOMA ($25-30): 100% SB fermented in wood and steel

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COOKING FOR CALM INTRODUCTION BY ELIN TROUSDALE

Cooking can be therapeutic. It engages all five senses, is nourishing and serves as a creative outlet. Plus, it is a positive way to use the extra time on our hands. The kitchen is an excellent place to explore other cultures by using both exotic and familiar ingredients. Here in South Florida, we have access to a vast array of ethnic grocery stores. Cooking is something we can all experiment with. Whether simple or complex, people everywhere are cooking more. In my house, we keep many different ingredients on hand and mix and match to our heart’s content. Sometimes we follow recipes. Other times, we use cooking know-how and add a little bit of this to a little bit of that. Yes, it does help that my husband is a professional chef. Lately, I am reminded of my grandmother Molly who often spent eight hours a day in her tiny kitchen. She made everything from scratch for her family, it was a full-time job. I enrolled in restaurant school because of her. No one really has the time for that kind of cooking anymore. Hopefully, a positive and useful outcome to the virus doom is that we will revisit the kitchen and be more thoughtful and balanced in our approach to home cooking. What follows are some of our neighborhood residents’ favorite recipes during these crazy times.

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RACHEL LEACH My husband and I both work full time and have little interest or time in cooking, although we’ve always had a tremendous interest in eating. Prior to the pandemic, dinners after work were thrown together in the easiest and fastest way. If a recipe called for more than four ingredients, it didn’t get made. That was then, this is now. Now we both work from home. Without the daily commute to and from work, we find ourselves with a little more time and a need to fill it. With no visits to friends, family or travel to look forward to, we’ve turned our attention to an unlikely activity for us — cooking. Here’s a delicious crab au gratin recipe we found from Kris Longwell. More ingredients than we’re used to by far but worth it! — Rachel Leach

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CHANDLER TROUSDALE

RACHEL’S

CRAB AU GRATIN

INGREDIENTS

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cup unsalted butter medium onion, finely chopped celery rib, finely chopped tablespoon green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated) clove garlic, minced large egg yolks 12-ounce can evaporated milk

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, over medium heat melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, white part of green onions and garlic. Cook the vegetables until soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour to skillet and blend into vegetables to make a white roux – about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and evaporated milk until blended. Stir the milk mixture into the vegetable roux. Add the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, cayenne and black pepper and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes. The mixture should be

2 1 1 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1

tablespoons flour lemon, juiced teaspoon hot sauce teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon cayenne pepper teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cup Gruyere cheese, grated cup fontina cheese, grated pound crab meat

the consistency of creamed soup. Remove from heat and fold in half of the two cheeses and blend until fully incorporated. Spread the crab meat in an even layer in the bottom of a cast-iron skillet or an 8-inch baking dish. Pour cheese and vegetable mixture over the crab and sprinkle the remaining two kinds of cheese on top. Bake until bubbly (about 15 minutes), then reset the oven for broil and broil for about 5 minutes for the cheese to brown. Remove from oven and enjoy. Garnish with green onions.

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GREEN ONION PANCAKE

Living in quarantine has required a lot of changes, and food is no exception. Before, I enjoyed the luxury of going out to get something quick to eat, but now most of my meals are pre-planned. When I’m in a rush and absolutely don’t have time to mess around in the kitchen, these green onion pancakes are my go-to. — Chandler Trousdale See recipe on page 78.

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MICHELE HALE I started cooking at a very young age. Being Sicilian, we always gathered in the kitchen and helped — it’s a comfort thing for me. My career is demanding, so when I need to escape, I clear my head by creating a new dish, and then I gather all the ingredients and voila… a new dish and a clear head. My family loves my stressful days. I learned to cook mostly from my mom and then felt a passion for creating new dishes and started to experiment with new recipes. For me, cooking is very satisfying, it’s like an art project. So, I was empty nesting and enjoying it very much. Then the pandemic hit, and now I find myself with four kids at home (my new blended family). Two

Michele Hale with her son Max

are home from college and two are furloughed. It’s like Sunday dinner every night of the week. We are taking the quarantine seriously, so our entertainment expenses have shifted to our grocery expenses. It’s actually been fun cooking with the kids around. It reminds me of when I was young and helped my mom and grandmother in the kitchen. My son Max has inherited my passion for food and cooking, and I really enjoy preparing meals with him. And of course, he’s been a big help. We both have cooking Instagram accounts, and the kids help with making the food photos look professional. Follow us on Instagram @Homes_and_ Hunger and @Cooking_ totheMax — Michele Hale

MICHELE’S

TUNA TOWER

FOR THE TUNA LAYER

FOR THE AVOCADO LAYER

cup sushi-grade tuna, cut into ¼-inch cubes 1 ½ teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon ginger, minced 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Squirt of sriracha

1 avocado, smashed 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoon tomato, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

FOR CUCUMBER MANGO LAYER

Rice crackers or wonton chips (wonton chip recipe opposite)

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cup cucumber, cut into small ¼-inch cubes, seeds removed cup mango, cut into small ¼-inch cubes teaspoon cilantro, chopped lime, juiced

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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

4-inch ring mold

FOR SERVING

PREPARATION

Set out 3 medium-sized bowls. In the first bowl, combine all the ingredients for the tuna layer. In the second bowl, combine all the ingredients for the mango-cucumber layer. And you guessed it, in the third bowl, combine the ingredients for the avocado layer. Keep refrigerated until ready to assemble.

ASSEMBLY

Place a 4-inch round ring roll mold in the center of a serving plate. This will be the plate you serve it on, so choose one you like. Each layer should take up about 1/3 of the height of your ring mold. Start by filling about 1/3 of the ring mold with the cucumber-mango mixture and press down to make the layer even and compact. Next, add the tuna mixture and press it down to get it even and compact. Add the avocado mixture and press it down to make it even on top. Transfer to refrigerator to set for 20 minutes. If any juice has run out on the plate, wipe clean with a paper towel before removing the mold. Slowly lift the ring mold up to remove. Optional garnish ideas: spicy-mayo, wasabi-mayo, hoisin sauce, eel sauce, sesame seeds and cilantro.

WONTON CHIPS

1 package of wonton wrappers Vegetable oil spray 2 egg whites Salt and pepper to taste Black and white sesame seeds

MICHELE’S

TUNA TOWER

Preheat to 375°F. Line two sheet-pans with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the white and black sesame seeds and set aside. Cut 10 wontons in half diagonally to make triangles. Place them on the sheetpans. Spray the wontons with vegetable oil and then flip over. Brush the top sides of the wontons with egg whites. Season the wontons with salt and pepper and the sesame seeds. Place one sheetpan in the center of the oven. Remove from oven when the wontons are golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. (Take a peek halfway, if they are cooking unevenly, rotate the pan.) Cool on the sheet-pan until ready to use. Repeat with the next sheetpan. If not using right away, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Adapted from Jessica Gavin

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COURTNEY STEPHENS

COURTNEY’S

LOW-CARB BARBECUE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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I worked in restaurants throughout high school and college and I think that is where I developed my passion for cooking. Food and drinks make me happy. However, we live in a state filled with bikinis, beaches and beautiful people, so I feel the need to “clean up” what I eat. I always wonder, “how can I make that healthier?” and then my creative juices start flowing. There is a healthy substitute for almost everything. My focus throughout coronavirus has been less waste. I used to go to the grocery store every single day for fresh ingredients so I could prepare what my mood was feeling. Now, having three little ones at home and a hubby at work, I can’t get to the store often. So I really use what I have in my fridge and get creative. I’ve learned so much about how to be less wasteful. Especially with the shortage of toilet paper and paper towels. Please follow my food adventures on Instagram @floridagirlfood.—Courtney Stephens

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CHRISTINE MONSERATT For the last six months, my whole family has gone entirely whole food plant-based to improve our health. So this COVID-19 era has given me time to experiment in the kitchen with plant-based recipes to make sure we are preparing and enjoying meals in the healthiest way. We have all lost weight and lowered our cholesterol incredibly, plus many other benefits. A plant-based diet can be simple and easy. However, I’ve tried to be creative by making lentil meatballs, all kinds of bean and veggie stews, homemade black bean burgers, oil-free hummus, cheese-less pizza, colorful salads and even chocolate chip cookies (all with no dairy, no eggs or meat products of any kind). My family says their favorite meal is the mushroom gravy we enjoy over pasta or rice. This recipe is adapted from PlantPureNation.com — Christine Monseratt

CHRISTINE’S

MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

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CINDY MCDONALD CINDY’S RECIPE

SHORT RIB STEW

The COVID-19 has increased the time available for cooking. This easy stew dish allows for quality time with family and easy cleanup. — Cindy McDonald

INGREDIENTS

2½-3 pounds beef short ribs 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (or more) 1-2 yellow onions, chopped 5 stalks celery, diced (reserve leaves for garnish) 5 large carrots, diced 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 32 ounces beef broth 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package instructions Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

PREPARATION

In a large plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add 1 rib to the bag and shake to coat. Remove to a plate and repeat with the rest of the ribs. Coat the bottom of a large Dutch oven with olive oil. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. You might have to work in batches. Remove the browned short ribs to a plate and set aside. Add the onions, celery and carrots to the Dutch oven and sauté until soft. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, beef broth and chili powder or paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the short ribs and any juices that may have accumulated into the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Remove the short ribs from the pot. Take the meat off the bones and remove any excess fat. Put the meat back into the Dutch oven. Serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley and reserved celery leaves and a little sprinkle of paprika. Note: this recipe can also be prepared in a crock-pot. Saute the ribs and vegetables as directed. Then add the rest into the crock-pot and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

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IT’S SEEMS AS IF EVERY TIME YOU TAKE A DRIVE AROUND TOWN, ONE BUILDING HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED AND A NEW ONE RISES IN ITS PLACE. HERE IS A LOOK AT TWO NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN POMPANO BEACH.

Pompano Rising BY MARIE PULEO

Hidden Harbour

ABOVE Conceptual rendering of Hidden Harbour looking west over the Caliban Canal

The Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board, at its July meeting, unanimously approved the site plan for a 300-unit mixed-use development project off N. Federal Hwy in Pompano Beach. It was one of the last steps of an approval process that began several years ago, starting with a land use change, and then rezoning the property, while creating controversy among residents in the neighborhood. The project, called Harborside At Hidden Harbour, is planned for a site located east of Federal Highway, north of NE 14th St. Causeway and south of NE 16th Street, with NE 23rd Avenue running north-to-south through the middle of it. The site is being developed by the owner of the adjacent Aquamarina Hidden Harbour marine facility, which will be incorporated into the project. The new Hidden Harbour project

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POMPANO BEACH PLANNING & ZONING BOARD GREEN LIGHTS HIDDEN HARBOUR PROJECT

will consist of a nine-story mixed-use building that will be built along N. Federal Highway, and a second mostly residential building that will front NE 16th Street. The building on NE 16th Street will replace an existing boatyard, and will transition in height from three stories to six stories to eight stories, and then to nine stories. The plan is for 141 one-bedroom units, 137 two-bedroom units, and 22 three-bedroom units, which will likely be rentals. The building fronting Federal Highway will include a ground-floor restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating and a view down the Caliban Canal. It will also have a marine retail space and showroom. At the south end of the building, there will be a nine-story parking garage. The roof of the parking garage will have a pool deck with an outdoor kitchen, billiards and other private

amenities. From the deck, there will be views of the canal to the east and the golf course to the west. The ninth floor will also have a clubhouse and fitness center. A ‘paseo’ is planned as part of the building along Federal Highway, providing access into the development as well as creating a view corridor from Federal Highway along the canal. Pedestrian promenades are planned along the waterway on NE 23rd Avenue and NE 16th Street. The marina’s existing dry boat storage building will remain, as well as boat slips for use by the marina customers. The project originally included a seven-story pedestrian bridge over NE 23rd Avenue connecting the building on Federal Highway with the building on NE 16th Street, starting at the third floor. It also called for portions of 32 residential units to be built over the east and west sidewalks of NE 23rd Avenue. Those two elements were

removed after the city commission and residents expressed concern about putting private residences in a public right-of-way. In the revised plans, part of a small, grassy lot on the north side of NE 16th Street that the developer set aside for use as a public park is slated as a valet parking area for residents. An integrated valet drop-off area will be in front of the building on NE 16th Street, off the public right-of-way. At city commission meetings and planning and zoning board meetings, a number of residents opposed the project, voicing concern about increased traffic, the building heights, the density, and more recently, the valet parking on NE 16th Street. At the planning and zoning board meeting in July, the city’s traffic consultant said a valet operation analysis submitted by the developer was reviewed and found to be sufficient. Valet parking is also planned in front of the restaurant entrance on NE 23rd Avenue. As the valet parking gets closer to being ready, the developer will need to obtain approval of a valet parking agreement, which will be reviewed by the city’s parking manager. Several members of the planning and zoning board expressed concern about traffic issues, particularly on NE 14th Street. The board approved the site plan with several conditions recommended by city staff. One condition stipulates that before a building permit is issued for the mixed-use development, the developer must provide the city $35,000 to fund a detailed traffic operations study at the NE 14th Street intersections at Federal Highway and NE 23rd Avenue after a certificate of occupancy is issued for the final residential unit in the project. The goal of the study is to identify any improvements that would address

deficiencies determined by the analysis. Another condition for site plan approval was that the developer must provide the city with a bond for $250,000 to fund improvements identified in the future traffic operations study, such as traffic signal timing. The bond, along with any funds not spent for the study or improvements, will be released upon the completion of any necessary improvements, or 30 months after a certificate of occupancy is issued for the final residential unit in the project, whichever occurs earlier. It was noted that the developer has already completed a traffic study for the project, which the city’s traffic consultants have reviewed, and no major traffic improvements were recommended. However, the city hasn’t gone into the field to conduct its own study and verify the analysis because there is currently less traffic than usual due to COVID-19. “That is why we’re going above and beyond what we would typically do with most applicants, and are requiring a second traffic study after the buildout to make sure we’ve really addressed everything,” said Assistant Development Services Director Jennifer Gomez. Another topic of conversation was the parking garage in the building fronting Federal Highway. Planning and Zoning Board Chair Fred Stacer had emphasized to the developer at previous meetings the importance of creating a parking garage that doesn’t look like a parking garage, particularly the south facade, which will be highly visible to motorists driving north on Federal Highway. Stacer said he “was very impressed” with the design of the garage, which incorporates many of the residential architectural elements into the garage facades.

Even so, Stacer expressed concern about passing motorists being able to see cars through the openings in the facades. A condition for the site plan approval was added, stating that, where possible, more details need to be added to screen the cars and light fixtures from the street. Options include adding mesh to the railings, a knee wall, and moving any light fixtures that can be seen. Before the vote to approve the site

plan, planning and zoning board member Carla Coleman said: “In all of my years of serving on this board, this is one of the most contentious projects we’ve ever dealt with.” She added that the final version of the project is much more attractive than “what we started with,” because of all the input. Now that the site plan has been approved, a development order can be issued, and the developer can begin the permitting process. Y

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Pompano Station THE DEVELOPER OF POMPANO STATION, A 355-UNIT DEVELOPMENT, IS SEEKING $9.1 MILLION IN PUBLIC FINANCING FROM THE CRA

The developer of Pompano Station, a $102 million 355-unit development being planned for the parking lots behind the Bank of America and Chase Bank buildings on East Atlantic Boulevard, is seeking $9.1 million in financing from the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in order for the project to get off the ground. The two parking lots sit on opposite sides of NE 24th Avenue in Pompano Beach just west of Publix. An eight-story building with 208 residential units is proposed for the 1.6-acre lot behind the Bank of America building, 2335 E. Atlantic Blvd., on the west side of NE 24th Avenue.

be the first new development in the East Transit Oriented Corridor zoning district to meet the requirement of providing a minimum of 15% of the housing units as affordable, rather than opt out by paying a fee per unit. The East Transit Oriented Corridor (ETOC) is a zoning district created several years ago that allows mixeduse development (a combination of commercial and residential uses within a single project or building) along Atlantic Boulevard, and is intended to support mass transit use and a pedestrian-friendly environment. Grover Corlew, the real estate investment management group

with the CRA. The taxes generated by the project would be used to help finance the project. Without assistance from the CRA to fund the gap, the developer will not be able to carry out the project as proposed, if at all, said CRA Director Nguyen Tran. The developer’s funds would be used to construct the Pompano Station project. Once the project is completed and the developer starts paying taxes on the development, the CRA would rebate back to the developer 95% of the tax increment generated by the project. The other 5% would go to the taxing authorities for administrative costs. As the East CRA has a sunset date of 2031, the CRA can only commit to the tax increment rebate until 2031, or until the gap is achieved, whichever occurs sooner. The CRA hired consultants to do an economic impact study of the Pompano Station project, which lies within the East CRA district. “Nothing has been built in this corridor of similar size and scale with these amenities,” said Tran.

ABOUT POMPANO STATION

Conceptual rendering of Pompano Station looking north on NE 24th Avenue

An eight-story building with 147 residential units is being proposed for the 1.2-acre lot behind the Chase Bank building, located at 2401 E. Atlantic Blvd., on the east side of NE 24th Avenue. The residential units would be market-rate rental units, with 53 units of affordable workforce housing. Pompano Station would

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that owns the bank buildings and the associated parking lots, has submitted plans to the City of Pompano Beach that are under review. Based on the developer’s financial analysis, there is a financial gap of $9.1 million. In order to meet the gap, the developer is seeking a tax increment financing agreement

Each building features one-, two- and threebedroom units, as well as studios. The buildings are courtyard-style and each has its own interior multi-level parking garage. The proposed parking structures would also serve the adjacent existing commercial buildings. Amenities include a swimming pool, clubroom, gym and co-working space. In addition to the residential

LEFT The site plan

buildings, the developer wants to build a 6,932-square-foot public pedestrian plaza on the east side of the Bank of America building. The developer would also carry out improvements to the facade of the Bank of America building. Through strong encouragement from the CRA, the developer has agreed to make the ground floor either a restaurant

or retail space. The enhancements to the Bank of America building are conditions of the CRA funding, even though the funding wouldn’t be used to carry them out. In July, the East CRA advisory committee made a unanimous recommendation to the CRA Board to move forward with the Pompano Station project and the

Pompano Beach A1A Hotel The City of Pompano Beach has moved forward in selecting a master developer to build a large-scale public parking garage, a hotel and a beach grocery store on the current site of the Oceanside parking lot. A Starbucks may also be built nearby, where the fountain now stands on The Plaza at Oceanside property. The 3.2-acre site, located at 109 N. Ocean Boulevard (A1A), is just southwest of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village. In June, the city commission gave its approval to negotiate a development agreement with E2L Real Estate Solutions. While the Pompano Beach A1A area already has the Pier Parking Garage, the city is looking to build a second garage to meet increased parking needs. The project is a public-private partnership (P3) between the city and the master developer. The proposed public sector components

tax increment financing. Committee members said the project fits the development objectives of the East Transit Oriented Corridor (ETOC). Before the ETOC was established, residential developments were not allowed within the Atlantic Boulevard and Federal Highway commercial corridors. Committee member Fred Stacer said that, just as the CRA infused money into the beach redevelopment ($11-12 million), which has had a significant economic impact, the same level of investment is needed to help “kickstart” redevelopment activity on the west side of the Intracoastal. Y

PLANS FOR A1A HOTEL, SUPERMARKET AND PARKING GARAGE MOVE FORWARD

are the parking garage, retail space, and the creation of a through road connecting A1A to Riverside Drive for pedestrian traffic and drainage The proposed private sector

components are the hotel, grocery store and some type of office space. Assistant City Manager Suzette Sibble, said the private sector components still have to be finalized

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based on input from stakeholders, which includes the community, the city commission and advisory boards such as the East CRA Advisory Committee.

WHAT’S BEING PROPOSED E2L’s conceptual design shows an eight-story tiered hotel built on top of the garage’s western portion. The overall height of the building, including the garage and hotel, would be 180 feet. The hotel, as currently proposed, has 230 rooms, but “we haven’t decided yet what size hotel we want,” said Sibble. The conceptual design includes a 32,000-square-foot conference center on the top two floors of the hotel, with views of the ocean and the Intracoastal. An 11,000-squarefoot outdoor dining and event venue is proposed as part of the conference center. A small-scale grocery store is envisioned for the retail shell of the parking garage – such as a Trader Joe’s or a 365 Market.

WHEN THE PROJECT WILL BE COMPLETED?

Conceptual drawing of proposed Starbucks

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HOW MUCH IT WILL COST AND WILL WHERE THE MONEY COME FROM? Based on proposed conceptual designs, the cost of the private sector components would be $150 million, and the garage (without stacker lifts or automated elevator system) would be $37 million. There are no final budget figures yet since the public sector components costs won’t be determined until the private sector components are agreed upon. E2L provided options for financing, including refinancing the Pier Parking Garage to generate funds for the public sector portion and longterm funding from bonds for the new garage. E2L proposed a bond for $54 million, but Sibble emphasized that financing components still have to be worked out. Part of the financing for the project would come from parking revenues. It would also come from ground lease revenues to the developer, similar to the Pompano Beach Fishing Village. The proposal to refinance the city’s existing bond debt on the Pier Parking Garage will require further analysis of the market over the next months to see if any potential savings could offset the cost of the project’s public sector components. The Pier Parking Garage opened in 2016 with 663 spaces and cost approximately $20 million. E2L proposed a “podium” garage with a hotel on top due to the size constraints of the development site. While this configuration creates a smaller footprint, it is costlier than if the hotel were built beside the garage on its own foundation, said Sibble.

A POSSIBLE STARBUCKS E2L has had discussions with The Plaza at Oceanside, just south of the development site, about possibly constructing a Starbucks where the condominium’s fountain currently stands, on the northwest corner of the A1A and East Atlantic Boulevard intersection. The concept is to have a coffee shop with a reading area. E2L has already discussed the idea with Starbucks. The project would be a deal between the developer, The Plaza at Oceanside and Starbucks, not the city. One of E2L’s goals is to enhance pedestrian traffic along Pompano Beach A1A to allow better visibility and access to whatever retail is

finally approved for the ground floor of the new parking garage. It is anticipated this would also benefit retail space on the ground floor of The Plaza at Oceanside that isn’t active yet, as well as the proposed corner coffee shop. Sibble said E2L is working with The Plaza at Oceanside to connect the two areas, “so there’s good pedestrian flow from their retail to our retail, and it’s a win-win.”

A MOBILITY HUB E2L’s proposal included a mobility hub that was outside the footprint of the Oceanside parking lot site. The mobility hub would be a centralized location to allow for pickup and drop-off of people using ride-share services, such as the community bus, Uber, Lyft or electric golf carts. “We’d like to have a mobility hub somewhere on the barrier island,” said Sibble. “So, either we’re going to rework it into the existing footprint of the site, or we’re going to figure something else out.” The city would like to eventually have mobility hubs in various locations throughout the city, to connect east to west and west to east, and allow for less cars on the road. The idea is to provide connectivity between the beach, the Innovation District and the Isle Casino, as well as other destinations. Y

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

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

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

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

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There’s a chance you might be sick of your cooking. If that’s the case, you are in luck. Many of our local restaurants are offering take-out options during the pandemic. Or even if you love your cooking, maybe you are just tired of cleaning the kitchenover and over and over again. And let’s be real, we love our restaurants. So while this crisis is extremely challenging for so many, the restaurant industry was hit hard and early. If you are fortunate enough to be able to order lunch or dinner, please consider doing so. Not only will you enjoy a tasty treat, but you’ll also be helping out local businesses. So go ahead. Make someone’s day. Order take-out today! And remember to observe all safe social distancing measures. Be well and stay safe.

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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 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$

DEERFIELD BEACH Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced

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Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

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

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

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

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. 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. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. The menu changes daily. You will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. T 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. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A neighborhood place with plenty

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

(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 $$

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 $$

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 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD 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. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954942-3159 $

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of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $ Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch. All the beers are brewed on-site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

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

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

Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$ Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

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. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN Everything we sampled (and we ate

quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors

representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch

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

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ 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, from shiitake buns to the gyoza. 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 Expect to be delighted. There is a big selec-

tion of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. 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 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 $$

Nikki’s Greek Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771

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Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views,

the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. With sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm;

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

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano In-

tracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$

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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 $$

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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 $$

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Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel 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 $$

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

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Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA Generous portions come with a house salad and garlic knots. 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. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

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Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER If you are in the mood for comfort 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., 954-426-1030 $

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596- 5949 $-$$ Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe

beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 $$

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $ Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $ Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $ The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find

something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $

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. $$

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court,

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 $-$$

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. $-$$

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CHANDLER’S

GREEN ONION PANCAKE

Recipe adapted from Maangchi

FOR THE PANCAKE

Makes 1 rectangular pancake about 6 x 7 inches 10 green onions, washed and cut into about 5-inch long pieces ½ cup flour ½ cup water 1 tablespoon miso paste ½ teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

FOR THE SAUCE

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PREPARATION

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water, miso paste and sugar until well combined. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Place the green onions into the pan parallel to each other. They should form a rectangle. Pour the batter evenly over the onions. As the pancake cooks, use a spatula to keep pushing in the sides, so the pancake keeps a rectangular shape. When the bottom of the pancake is golden brown, flip it and cook for a few more minutes until it is golden brown. Remove from the pan and serve with the sauce.

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LOW CARB BARBECUE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

INGREDIENTS

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boneless skinless chicken breasts red onion, sliced poblano pepper, sliced red bell pepper, sliced bottle of G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce + ½ cup (so, 2 bottles) Salt and pepper to taste 8 low carb tortillas 2 cups Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, grated 2-3 green onions, chopped for serving Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish) Sour cream for serving 1 avocado, sliced (optional for serving)

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PREPARATION

Place the chicken, red onion, both peppers, 1 bottle of barbecue sauce, salt and pepper in a crock-pot. Cook on low 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375. When the chicken is cooked through, shred it all and add 1 cup of Monterey jack cheese. Warm up desired tortillas. (Siete almond or cassava flour tortillas are tasty low-carb options.) Stuff each tortilla with the chicken mixture. Roll it up and place seam side down in a baking dish. (8 enchiladas fit nicely into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.) Top with a drizzle of barbecue sauce and one more cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sour cream.

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VEGAN MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

INGREDIENTS

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cup dry white wine onion, diced cloves garlic, finely chopped pound fresh mushrooms, sliced tablespoon paprika tablespoons soy sauce tablespoons Dijon mustard tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce tablespoons whole wheat flour cups unsweetened soy milk or other plant-based milk ½ cup black olives, chopped (optional) 4 cups cooked rice or pasta Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for serving)

PREPARATION

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic and wine for about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until they turn brown and release their liquid. Add the paprika, soy sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and soy milk until smooth. Add the soy milk mixture to the mushrooms and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until it begins to thicken, about 5-8 minutes. Add chopped black olives at the end and season with salt and pepper to taste. (The olives give the dish a meaty texture.) Serve over rice or pasta.

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