Lighthouse Point Magazine March 2020

MARCH 2020

HAPPY SNAPS

SMILES ALL AROUND

DINING OUT RESTAURANT GUIDE

CITY BEAT NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA OFFERS A CHARMING AND NOSTALGIC BEACHSIDE GETAWAY

HABLO ESPAÑOL?

LOCAL SCHOOL PROPOSES DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION

MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM KEEPER DAYS 2020

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

COASTAL RESORT

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

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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.

MODERN ZEN-LIKE DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $2.795 MILLION

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

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Lighthouse Point Resident

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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 has listed, sold or participated in the sale of these properties. 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. 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.” Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this a solicitation. Copyright 2020 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

$1,895,000

$4,250,000 7BR/7.5BA

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

One of a kind palatial estate on 100x198 direct intracoastal lot.

Separate building with guest house and/ or full bar.

This is a landmark estate in the community.

4210 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

2648 NE 24 St, Lighthouse Point

$2,495,000 5BR/5.1BA

$1,850,000 5BR/5.1BA 93’

Great location with over 7,000SF and 100’ of dockage with unrestricted ocean access. Fireplace, Pool, Waterviews.

Deep water just one house from the point off the South Grand Canal.

Pool/Patio 3 Car Garage.

29,000lb Boat Lift.

3711 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2345 NE 30th Ct, Lighthouse Point $1,479,000 5BR/4.5BA

$1,199,000 4BR/3BA

Awesome open floor plan.

All impact glass. Two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. 90 feet of water with East exposure.

Heated pool/spa and dock for a large boat!

Modern Waterfront Home with lots of natural light, pool, private dock & 80’ of waterfront with direct ocean access and no fixed bridges.

Close to the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club!

3900 NE 25th Ave, Lighthouse Point

4120 NE 30th Ave, Lighthouse Point $624,800 2BD/2BA

$829,000 3BR/2BA

Stunning designer condo with Intracoastal and pool views!

Remodeled from the studs.

The Voyager offers incredible amenities.

South exposure in Harbor Village and just 3 homes off the Intracoastal! Pompano Beach is one of our most advancing areas in Broward. Resort style pool built on pilings! Room to expand.

2820 NE 8th Ct, Pompano Beach

2900 NE 14th Street Cswy, Pompano Beach

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$2,295,000 5BR/5.2BA

$1,949,000 5BR/4.1BA

A Magnificent Tuscan Estate!

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

Luxurious British West Indies Style on deep water canal. Elevator, marble floors, impact windows.

Concrete dock with power, phone & TV. no fixed bridges & wide canal.

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

2420 NE 48th Ct, Lighthouse Point

$1,695,000 5BR/3BA

$1,495,000 3BD/2.5BA

Completely renovated Lake Placid Estate home. 85 ft. of deepwater slip.Large eat-in Kit w/ marble floors throughout first floor. New A/C. New dock & 20K lb. boat lift.

Totally turnkey!

Meticulous boutique condo Villas of Sunrise Bay. Best views of the Intracoastal! 46’ Boat slip + 12,000 boat lift!

3150 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point

1050 Seminole Dr, Ft Lauderdale

$1,046,000 3BR/3BA

$929,000 4BR/3.5BA

Waterfront home updated w/new kitchen. Salt water pool & private dock. Impact windows/doors. 90’ dock No fixed bridges to inlet.

Retractable backyard awning, jetted pool. 2CG

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.

4421 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2844 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$449,000 2BR/2BA

$399,000 2BR/2BA

Renaissance 1 on the beach.

Breathtaking views of the ocean & beach. Large open plan, impact windows/doors.

Luxury lifestyle with Sky Lounge! Heated pool, spa, tennis, gym & more.

Marina area of Lighthouse Point w/ eastern exposure in your backyard. Open floor plan w/ terrazzo floors throughout.

Oversized 2 car garage.

1360 S Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

2628 NE 26th Ter, Lighthouse Point

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Hablo Español?

Lighthouse Christian School is considering an optional Spanish immersion program for incoming students for the 2020-2021 school year. (sponsored content)

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Keeper Days 2020

Lighthouse Point celebrates! Residents enjoyed Keeper Days in February including a kick-off dinner at the Yacht Club, a spirited parade followed by fun for kids at the park and concluding with a family sports day.

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Dining Out

Call it what it is.

There is plenty to do around town. Take a tour of the Lighthouse or better yet, attend the fundraising gala to keep that light shining. There are plenty of other options too, including the Soproptimist annual fundraising dinner and more

Marie Puleo keeps us up to date on city news.

Pages and pages of shiny, happy people at events around town.

No risk — no reward. You know it’s true.

The luck of the Irish.

Holidays you probably have not heard of.

Why you need uninsured motorist coverage.

A Thai inspired soup that doubles as a meal.

Red zinfandel on my mind.

It’s a tough job, but someone has to go to all these restaurants! Consult our dining section when heading out to eat. Choose something new — there are plenty of options.

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Creatively Speaking

Caesar? Um, No! I love recipes. I read a ton of recipes. I love cooking. In fact I love all things food. I even enjoy grocery shopping.

I consider it retail therapy without the guilt. (Did you hear? Susan bought a 27 dollar piece of cheese?

Apparently, no one is concerned with my monthly cheese expenditures.)

Recently, as I was scouring the internet for new dinner ideas, I stumbled upon a recipe for kale, sweet potato and crispy chickpea Caesar salad.

Wrong. That’s just a salad. Where is the romaine? Where are the croutons—arguably the best part? And don’t even get me started on the conspicuously missing anchovies.

And kale. Really? Honestly, are we not ready to send kale back to the planet from which it came? Clearly kale is not meant for human consumption. I feel confident in saying you need a fully functioning appendix to digest that stuff.

A food blogger I admire recently featured kale in one of her recipes. She mentioned that one must massage kale to make it more appetizing. What? I need to massage my kale?

What’s next? Shall we start giving facials to our spinach or mani-pedis to our arugula? I mean I hate spending time simply washing lettuce. Now I’m expected to provide spa treatments to leafy greens? I digress.

A kale and sweet potato salad may in fact be a salad.

But it’s not a Caesar salad. You know what a Caesar salad is? A Caesar salad is a Caesar salad. Nothing else is a Caesar salad. Kale and sweet potatoes and crispy chickpeas are so far removed from Caesar salad that it can’t even be labeled distant cousin. It’s a completely different salad and should have its own unique name.

Maybe call it a kale, sweet potato salad. Who needs “Caesar” in there? It’s misleading.

Similarly, many children’s activities that take place during the summer months are labeled camp.

Here’s one: math camp.

Say it real slow people and let it sink in. “Math camp.”

Imagine a mother uttering these words, “Hey little Jimmy, mommy and daddy signed you up for math camp. You’ll love it. There will be lots of other kids there with type A parents. You’ll feel right at home.”

Camp should involve the outdoors and crafts or swimming or games — not fractions, co-signs and tangents. Math camp is school.

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Kale salad (which had a nice massage first) with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, avocado and a lemon-tahini-Parmesan dressing. For the recipe, visit pointpubs.com. Inspired by Half Baked Harvest’s kale Caesar salad.

(Styling and photo by Mrs. Kossenfloffer)

And how about rest stops? I’ll Give them the “stopping” part, but “rest?” In all my years of shlepping up and down the Florida turnpike, I’ve never once rested at a rest stop. I’ve snacked. I’ve bought coffee. I’ve used the bathroom. But rest? No. Never.

And one more thing about Caesar salads. You hear a lot about how when it comes to current events and politics, we need to at the very least agree on what the facts are. Well, we live in a society where we can’t even agree on what constitutes a Caesar salad. We’re doomed.

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Historic Tour of Pompano

Don’t miss the Pompano Beach Historical Society tour of historic sites in Pompano Beach. The twohour narrated tour includes familiar landmarks such as the Bailey Hotel in historic downtown (now Bailey Contemporary Arts), the Ali Building, Sample-McDougald House, the Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum and many more.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14; 9:30 to 10am tour of the Kester Cottages; bus tour departs at 10am.

WHERE: Starts at Founders Park, 217 NE Fourth Ave., Pompano Beach.

PRICE: $15.00/per person. For more information about the tour call 954-782-3015.

HILLSBORO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Enjoy a boat ride down the Intracoastal and climb to the top of the Hillsboro Lighthouse for a breathtaking view. The boat heads back to the Sands Resort around 30 minutes later.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7; boat departs on the hour from 9 to 3pm.

WHERE: Boat departs from Sands Harbor Marina, 125 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach.

PRICE: $35/per person, $50/family of four, $50/group of four friends.

RULES: Closed-toe footwear are required; no flip flops or open toed sandals. Children must be at least 4-feet tall and must be accompanied by an adult. Persons with physical difficulties should consider the effort necessary to climb steep and winding stairs.

For more information visit hillsborolighthouse.org.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Gala

Dress up in black and white or celebrate the pirate theme by donning your best pirate clothes — totally optional. Guests will enjoy dinner by Hugh’s Catering, full open bar and live music by The Promises, a 60s soul and Motown band.

WHEN: Friday, March 13, 2020 from 7 to 11pm WHERE: The Hillsboro Lighthouse PRICE: $170/per person; $1,313/table of eight.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com. For more information call Debbie Divich at 786-251-0811 or media@hillsborolighthouse.org.

NAKED WARROR PROJECT FISHING TOURNAMENT

The Naked Warrior Project and 26 North Yachts have teamed up to host the second annual Naked Warrior Project Fishing Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards The Naked Warrior Project’s mission to memorialize fallen Navy SEALs and help injured SEALs in their recovery.

The founder of The Naked Warrior Project, John Owens, is a Navy SEAL and started this non-profit organization when his brother, Ryan Owens, also a Navy SEAL, was killed in action on Jan. 29, 2017. Building a memorial to Ryan in South Florida is The Naked Warrior Project’s current primary mission.

The Naked Warrior Project honors the memories of fallen Navy SEALs and special operations warriors. The organization also provides support to their families.

For more information visit nakedwarriorproject.org WHEN: Saturday, April 18, checkout is 6 to 7am; lines in at 7am.

WHERE: Hillsboro Inlet PRICE: Boat registration including four anglers is $475; additional anglers are $75/per angler; dinner only tickets are $75/per person

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The Italian Festival on the Beach

Enjoy a slice of Italy on the beach in Deerfield. Festival goers will enjoy a variety of Italian foods, music and crafts.

WHEN: Saturday, April 4 from 12 to 10pm WHERE: The Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, 2096 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach PRICE: Free

ST. PAT’S PARTY AT GALUPPI’S

There will be live music all day including performances by bag pipers and Irsih step dancers. Guest can enjoy corned beef specials, drink and shot speials plus prizes and giveways.

When: Tuesday, March 17 (duh) Where: Galuppi’s, 1103 N Federal Highway Pompano Beach

FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ART SHOW AND SALE

Art by the famed Florida Highwaymen will be exhibited at the historic Pompano Beach Woman’s Club. The Kester Cottage Museums and the Pompano Fire Museum will be open for tours, and lunch will be available for purchase from Spanx the Hog BBQ. The Florida Highwaymen are a group of 26 landscape artists who have been called "The Last Great American Art Movement of the 20th century.” This group of self-taught and self-mentored artists began painting in the mid-1950s. As no galleries would originally accept their works, the artists sold the oil paintings by the thousands during the 1960s and 1970s out of their cars along roadsides throughout Florida.

What they created is a timeless collection of colorful and vibrant iconic Florida landscape scenes which have hung in countless homes, businesses, and even the White House and the Florida State Capitol.

WHEN: Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, from 10am to 5pm. An opening reception to meet the artists, preview the show and pre-purchase paintings is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 7pm to 9pm at the Pompano Beach Woman’s Club.

Tickets are $35/per person and include wine, beer, soft drinks and small bites, and entry for the Art Show and Sale on Saturday and Sunday.

Soroptomist of Pompano Beach Presents a Night in Morocco

It’s spring which means it’s also time for the annual Soroptimist gala.

This year the ladies are taking us on a virtual trip to Morocco. The evening will feature music and entertainment, a buffet dinner with desserts, plenty of dancing, a silent auction, wine wagon and a 50/50 cash drawing.

Oh and of course a full open bar all evening! To purchase tickets call Pam Sargent at 954-857-1386 WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:30 to 10:30pm Where; The Pavillion Grille, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton PRICE: $100/per person

WHERE : Pompano Beach Woman’s Club, 314 NE Second St., Pompano Beach.

PRICE: $5/per person; one ticket is valid for both days; $35/per person for the opening reception ABOVE Oil painting by Curtis Arnett from the collection of Susan and Richard Rosser

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Community Plant Events a Living

Christmas Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner Tree

You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for theBy wedding of the year! In Donna Torrey this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know whom to trust. “Death of a Gangster” is an interactive experience brought to life by The holiday Murder Mystery The seasonCompany is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are at the Pompano Beach Cultural this means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage.

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Congratulations to Susan and William Brady, 3740 NE 24 Ave., Lighthouse Point, winner of Lighthouse Point Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mims at 4960 N.E. 27 Avenue, winner of Lighthouse Point Community’s community’s Beauty Spot of the Month, awarded by Erica Davey, The Butterfly Lady

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

City’s Bond Projects are Moving Forward to Next Review Phase The five projects that will be funded with proceeds from the city’s $16.5 million bond issue have completed their review process with the Planning and Zoning Board and the Community Appearance Board, and will soon be heading to the Building Department for review.

Last month, the Planning and Zoning Board approved site plans for the construction of the city’s new fire station and emergency operations center (EOC) at 2101 NE 36th Street (Sample Road); a new community center at Dan Witt Park that will double as an EOC for the police department; and a new public works administration building just north of Dan Witt Park.

In January, the Community Appearance Board gave its approval for those projects, as well as the renovation of an existing public works building to be used for fleet maintenance, and the buildout of the second floor of the library for use as a community room.

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Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, the firm hired by the City to design the bond projects, described the architectural style of the fire station, community center and public works administration building as “AngloCaribbean.” The buildings share the same design elements, such as a

ABOVE Rendering of new Lighthouse Point fire station BELOW Rendering of new community center at Dan Witt Park in Lighthouse Point

stucco finish, a silver metal roof and a neutral color palette.

The Community Appearance Board did recommend a few revisions to the plans, such as changing some of the landscaping, using commercial grade paint, making sure all powder-coated surfaces are double-coated, and using a blue glass instead of a green glass for the windows in the fire station to compliment the pale bluegrey paint color on the second floor.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plans subject to the Community Appearance Board’s requests, and made several recommendations of its own. Those recommendations included adding more prominent signage for a handicapped parking space at the fire station; relabeling the “family” restroom in the community center as a “unisex” restroom; and turning a set of steps on the west side of the public works administration >>>

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In December, the City Commission reviewed the designs for the bond projects and was overwhelmingly in favor of them. The Commission voted to move the designs forward to the city’s Development Review Committee (DRC), the Community Appearance Board and the Planning and Zoning Board. The DRC reviewed the plans and found that they meet all city code requirements.

The design of the new public works administration building that was presented to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Community Appearance Board was different from the one shown to the City Commission in December. The flat roof was changed to a pitched roof – a suggestion made at the City Commission meeting – and the building blends more with the houses in the surrounding area.

Mixed Paper Will No Longer Be Recycled in Lighthouse Point

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Currie Sowards Aguila Architects is currently working on the final construction plans that will go to the city’s Building Department for review.

Kaufman Lynn Construction, the firm the City hired to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk, has been working with the architect – as well as William Gallo, of Gallo Herbert Architects, who was hired to serve as the City’s representative – to make sure the bond projects are delivered within a guaranteed maximum price.

When construction documents with the guaranteed maximum price are ready, they will be brought to the City Commission for approval. Y

TOP Rendering of public works administration building original design BOTTOM new design rendering of public

In January, Waste Management notified Lighthouse Point city officials that it will no longer be accepting mixed paper for recycling because there is no viable market for the materials.

Mixed paper includes newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets, catalogs, office paper and school paper. These materials should now be disposed of in trash containers.

This change affects approximately 18 municipalities in Broward County, including Lighthouse Point, that have a recycling processing contract with Waste Management.

According to Dawn McCormick, a spokesperson for Waste Management, paperboard is also considered mixed paper and is no longer accepted.

Paperboard includes items such as cereal boxes, tissue boxes and pasta

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boxes.

The only paper-based items that Waste Management is still accepting are flattened cardboard boxes, said McCormick.

Effective August 1, 2020, mixed paper will be counted as contamination just like other items that are not accepted, including plastic bags, soiled pizza boxes, garden hoses, plastic toys and clothing.

The City pays Waste Management a recycling processing fee of approximately $90 per ton. Waste Management charges the City an additional $55 per ton to dispose of the contamination.

“That’s why It’s so important for the economics of recycling that residents only recycle the right materials,” said McCormick. Y

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Are Up for More Approvals this Month Plans to redevelop the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club continue to work their way through a lengthy approval process that began over a year ago. On March 3, the planning and zoning board is scheduled to review an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan that will allow residential units on the yacht club property.

Terry Paterson, the yacht club’s owner and developer, is proposing to build up to 22 residential units on a portion of the yacht club property that is currently used for tennis courts and parking. Paterson has stated that he plans to use the proceeds from the sale of the residential units to subsidize an updated yacht club facility.

Last October, the Broward County Commission approved Paterson’s application for a land use plan amendment that allows up to 22 residential units to be built on the yacht club property. The change to the city’s comprehensive plan is being done to allow the zoning changes that will be needed to permit the residential units.

If the planning and zoning board approves the text amendment to the comprehensive plan on March 3, it will be scheduled to go to the city commission for a first reading on March 10. If approved by the city commission, it would then be transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for approval.

“The city is going to request an expedited review by the state,” said Mayor Glenn Troast.

Once the comprehensive plan amendment has been reviewed by

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the state, it would go to the county for approval, and then back to the city commission for a second and final vote.

“That whole process could take three or four months,” said Troast.

In the meantime, other approvals that are needed at the city level will continue to move forward “on parallel paths.”

In order to carry out his redevelopment plans, Paterson is requesting several text amendments to the city’s zoning code.

The yacht club property is currently zoned as a business district that does not allow for a residential component. In order to build the townhomes and single-family homes, Paterson is requesting that a new zoning district be created.

According to Troast, the developer is planning to go to the Planning and zoning board meeting on April 7 to have the zoning text amendments, a developer’s agreement and a preliminary site plan reviewed.

If the zoning text amendments, the developer’s agreement, and preliminary site plan meet the planning and zoning board’s approval, they would then go to the city commission for a first vote.

The city commission will not be able to cast a second and final vote until the amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan is approved by the state and the county.

The yacht club property will also have to be rezoned to correspond to the new zoning district that is created. Once the property is rezoned, the redevelopment plans would go to the city’s development

review committee, the community appearance board, and then back to the planning and zoning board for site plan approval.

In January, Paterson made an informal presentation of a revised site plan to the planning and zoning board. During discussion of the site plan, the Board stressed to Paterson the importance of having a developer’s agreement in place.

The city is actively working with Paterson and his attorney to finalize a developer’s agreement.

The developer’s agreement will contain all of the provisions of how the yacht club property will be developed, and will refer back to the zoning and the site plan. It will include a timeline, or phasing plan, detailing what will be developed and when.

The developer’s agreement will be attached to the yacht club property, so If the property were to change ownership, the new owner would be subject to the same developer’s agreement.

The developer’s agreement will also include a requirement for a performance bond, which is typically issued by an insurance company. If the developer fails to build what he has committed to build under the developer’s agreement, the performance bond would provide the city funds to restore the property to a reasonable condition so it is not an eyesore, said Troast.

“It’s just something to give us the ability to clean it up,” said Troast.

“It’s a protection factor for the city.”

The amount of the performance bond is still being negotiated. Y

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Lighthouse Point Households Will Receive 2020 Census Invitations in the Mail This Month Between March 12 and March 20, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will start arriving by mail in households in Lighthouse Point, and across the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which is part of the U.S Department of Commerce.

Census day is officially April 1, but the response period opens as soon as the invitation arrives.

This year, for the first time in the history of the census, people will be able to complete the census form online, by phone or by mail. The census form will be available online and by phone in English and 12 additional languages.

“It is so very important that everyone in Lighthouse Point is counted in the 2020 Census,” said Lighthouse Point Library Director

Christy Keyes, who is in charge of census outreach in the city.

Keyes has attended census meetings designed to improve the Census 2020 count by coordinating the efforts of the municipalities within Broward County. Keyes has also made sure that documentation explaining the census has been available to residents at the library and through other means of distribution.

Census data is used to distribute more than $675 billion per year in federal funds for a variety of needs, including healthcare and human service programs, new roads,

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national school lunch programs, education, public housing and emergency services.

An undercount in the 2010 Census cost Broward County approximately $21.1 million per year, or $210,970,000 over the last decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, because 14,600 residents were not counted.

The census data also helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and is necessary for an accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, county and city councils and voting districts based on population changes. Florida gained two congressional seats as a result of the 2010 Census.

The census will ask for information such as the name, gender, date of birth and ethnicity/ race of each individual living at the residence (including young children), even if they are not related, or are not a U.S. citizen. The census will not ask about citizenship or immigration status.

The census will also ask for a phone number (to be used only for official Census Bureau business, if needed), and whether the residence is owned or rented.

Households that haven’t responded to the initial invitation will receive reminders and eventually receive a paper questionnaire. If no response is received online, by phone or by mail, a census worker will follow up in person, starting in May.

Official census workers can be identified by an ID badge with their name, photograph, Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date. They will carry an official bag or laptop with the Census Bureau logo, and will present a letter on Census Bureau letterhead stating why they are visiting the residence. They work between the hours of 9am and 9pm.

An official census worker will never ask for anyone’s full social security number, for money or donations, for anything on behalf of a political party, for a bank account or credit card number, or for access to a person’s home.

Completing the census is mandatory. Answers can only be used to produce statistics, and not for law enforcement purposes.

All Census Bureau employees swear a lifetime oath to protect respondent data, which, by federal law, is kept confidential for 72 years.

Census workers are subject to a $250,000 fine and/or five years in prison for disclosing information that could identify an individual respondent or household. According to the Census Bureau, cybersecurity measures have been put in place to keep information safe.

In December, the Census Bureau will deliver the census count to the President and Congress as required by law. In March 2021, each state will receive the official count.

The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The first census, taken in 1790, recorded a population of approximately 3.9 million. The 2010 census recorded a population of almost 309 million.

More information about the 2020 Census can be found at 2020census.gov. Y

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BY CRAIG HALEY

JUNE 1 WILL MARK THE 17-YEAR ANNIVERSARY THAT ELITE FORCE MARTIAL ARTS HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT. In February 2003 I moved to South Florida to fulfill my dream of owning and operating my own martial arts school. I’m beyond grateful and honored to have been so well received by the people of Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, and Pompano Beach.

Was it a risk to sell my house in Syracuse, quit my “stable” job, and move to Florida with only $1,800 in my pocket? The answer is a big “Hell Yeah!”

A funny thing happened two years after I moved to Florida. The AT&T office I worked in closed, and over 300 people were out of a job. Had I stayed, that would have been me.

My parents thought I was crazy to leave that job when I did. I had no idea of knowing the office was going to close. I took the chance because I wanted to look forward to going to work every day. I wanted to do something that I loved for a living.

Fast forward all those years later, the city of Lighthouse Point gave me and two others the honor of being the city’s Keeper. I am incredibly honored and grateful for this award.

Life is full of risks, and none of us are guaranteed anything in life. If we want something, we have to make it happen.

There is a saying that I heard years ago, “Don’t wait. Create!”

Meaning, we can’t wait around to see if something better comes along. We have to make it happen. We have to create our own luck.

In my book, luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.

I know many people that talk about wanting to get in shape, start a business, change careers but they never take the necessary actions to start to move the needle towards those goals.

I get it. It’s scary to step out until the unknown. We all fear failure, and none of us want to fail publicly.

I read an article about Jeff Bezos when he started Amazon. He had a great job and was considering leaving to start this online bookstore. He talked to his boss, and his boss thought it was a great idea. But his boss thought it was a great idea for someone that did not already have a good job.

His boss told him to think about it over the weekend before making a final decision.

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Jeff had the support of his then wife. He thought about the decision like this.

He thought about him sitting on his front porch in his rocking chair at 90 years old and how he would feel if he never tried the business.

He knew he would be filled with regret.

So, the decision was quite simple. He knew he had to try!

What dreams and goals are you thinking about but not acting on? Take the rocking chair test. How will you feel when you are old and looking back on your life? Will you regret not doing it? Will you regret not trying?

Look at how Amazon has changed all our lives for the better.

What if Jeff Bezos never tried?

Colonel Sanders started selling his “secret recipe” at 62 years old. He took a risk at an age when most people are considering retiring and look at the Kentucky Fried Chicken empire he created!

One thing is for sure. Your chances of success greatly multiply when you focus on where you want to go, and when you do not focus on what you fear. In white water rafting, they call this the “positive point”.

Meaning, the people in the boat need to focus on where they want to go and paddle there. If they focus on the rocks and downed trees, they will collide right into them.

All of us are capable of so much, and there are many people that live locally that have created amazing businesses and lives for themselves.

Go after your dreams, take massive action, be relentless when obstacles come, and watch the magic happen! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Get Psyched

The Luck of the Irish?

BY DR. JILL SELBACH SOME PEOPLE THINK OF THEMSELVES AS HAVING GOOD LUCK AND SOME THINK OF THEMSELVES AS HAVING BAD LUCK. JUST VISIT OUR LOCAL CASINOS TO SEE THE LUCKY PEOPLE and the people whose luck has run out. Truly though, that roll of the dice really is random. People also differ in their beliefs as to whether they can influence things in their lives or if things just “happen” to them. Luck seems to be less about chance and more about psychology and attention, according to research. On the scientific side…Richard Wiseman’s renowned study in 2003 surveyed the abilities and consideration of

individuals who either thought about themselves as “lucky or unlucky.” Most of us know people in both camps: those who are always winning something and others who are always down on their luck.

In Wiseman’s study “lucky” and “unlucky” subjects were asked to count the number of photographs in a newspaper. The selfdefined ”lucky” people were likely to notice a large sign early in the paper that told them to stop counting in addition to another sign that advised them they’d won $250. The “unlucky” participants were focused on the task and neglected to notice these details.

The conclusion here is that paying more attention to your surroundings, including seemingly irrelevant details, is more likely to bring you positive outcomes defined as luck.

The research led Wiseman to define what leads one to be “lucky.”

One important component of being “lucky” is being aware of what is around you. This includes opportunities, people and objects

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that could be helpful to you. The next important factor is the expectation that something good could be around the corner for you and this will lead you to look more attentively for it. Lucky people tend to be more optimistic, perseverant and succeed more due to these characteristics. When one has optimistic beliefs more opportunities are pursued. Wiseman is a believer in trusting your feelings. Often we discount our gut and miss opportunities. Lastly, Wiseman found that a positive mindset, specifically about bad luck, is important for changing your luck. Being aware of good fortune and looking for unexpected positives is a way of thinking that is healthy to adopt.

Our thoughts, beliefs and attitudes influence our behaviors.

In a study in 2010 researchers discovered that talismans used by people who believed it would bring them luck did in fact, perform better at a prescribed task when they had it in their possession. The talisman improved the individual’s selfconfidence and thus positively influenced performance. When we perform well, we have an increased belief in ourselves.

The fact seems to be that our attitude will make all the difference in how we perceive things, how we react to situations and people and our behavior in general.

Sometimes occurrences completely out of our control occur and we judge them as positive (lucky) or negative (unlucky). But more often than not, we use the word luck when situations do not occur by chance. Your friend is lucky to be able to buy a new boat. No, they worked hard, saved and planned for that. Luck is not the responsible party here. I have such bad luck, my computer was stolen when I left it unattended in the library. We frequently attribute luck to situations that are negative and for which we do not want to take responsibility.

Changing our mindset to look for and expect positive things is life changing. What we draw our attention to becomes bigger in our lives. If you look for the good opportunities around you, you will see them. Just give it a try!! Change your luck! Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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March Holidays You Never Heard of

BY JIM TERLIZZI

MARCH 1 IS “WORLD COMPLIMENT DAY. YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PAY A TRUE COMPLIMENT TO AT LEAST THREE PEOPLE. IF YOU KNOW SOME CREEP WHOM you can’t say anything nice about, try this: “You have good posture”.

I Want You to be Happy Day is celebrated on March 3. Find a way to make someone happy. Suggestion: Send money to me. That will make me happy. An envelope filled with LARGE bills will make me very happy.

March 5 is Multiple Personality Day. I will extend good wishes to the three people who live in my head--if they are available on that day.

Dentists’ Day is March 6. I plan to send my dentist a pair of gloves lined with fish hooks, along with a note—“try these on and let me know if it hurts.”

Be careful with March 7, which is National Crown Roast Pork Day. You are required to cook a crown roast, not just a pork roast.

The food police have been alerted. Violators will be forced to write “a pork roast is not a crown roast” 942 times.

March 8 is Be nasty Day. My wife tells me I celebrate this year ‘round. If she tells me that on March 1, it will fulfill World Compliment Day. Middle Name Pride Day occurs on March 10. Supposedly there was a good reason why your middle name was chosen. I think my middle name was supposed to be “Bubba” but was somehow

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misspelled into “Beelzebub”. My wife thinks it was a perfect choice.

The second Thursday in March is Popcorn Lovers Day, not to be confused with “Corn Pop”, the guy Joe Biden punched out. I hate this holiday. Last time I ate popcorn those hard , plastic-like pieces got stuck in my diverticula, turning it into “Jim goes to the hospital day”.

March 16 is Giant Panda Day. If you’d like to attract pandas to your yard, plant bamboo. If you don’t have any bamboo, I can sell you some. My bamboo comes with a guarantee. You get your money back if no pandas show up in your garden within 87 years from the date of purchase.

Everyone knows that March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, but did you know it also is Submarine Day? It also is the date my Boston Whaler became a submarine. One of the happiest days of my life.

March 20 is Extraterrestrial Abductions Day. This coincides with Abduct Earthlings Day celebrated by Little Green Men from a planet in the Andromeda Galaxy, which explains why most alien abductions occur on this date. Be especially careful to avoid UFOs on March 20.

Near Miss Day was established on March 23, 1989 when an asteroid the size of a mountain came close to hitting Earth. I have no joke for this. Consider it the educational part of this column.

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1 pound ground chicken 2-3 scallions, finely chopped 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or grated 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper neutral oil such as vegetable or canola for rolling

For the Soup 2-4 1/4 3 1 2 3 1

tablespoons coconut oil cup Thai red curry paste cloves garlic, finely chopped inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated.

15-ouncs cans coconut milk (full fat) cups vegetable stock (see note) bunch of blue kale, hard ribs removed and sliced to bite sized pieces 2-3 tablespoons fish sauce (start with 2 and taste, this will depend on what brand you use. I like Red Boat Fish Sauce. You can substitute soy sauce too.)

2 teaspoons sugar 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked to package directions (or whatever noodle you choose) 1/4 cup cilantro and/or basil, chopped, plus more for serving lime wedges, thinly sliced red onions, sliced scallions, red pepper flakes and halved grape tomatoes for serving

Directions

To make the meatballs, combine the chicken, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix until it is just combined. Coat your hands with oil and roll into balls about a tablespoon in size. You should have about 15.

Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and when it’s hot, cook the meatballs on all sides until they are brown and crisp on the outside. Remove and set aside.

Add a little more oil to the pan and add the Thai red curry paste, ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant — just 1 or 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, sugar, herbs and kale. Add the meatballs back in.

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Try the Wine

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BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

I SUSPECT THAT NEARLY EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD MORE THAN A FEW GLASSES OF RED WINE OVER THE YEARS HAS PROBABLY DRUNK SOME CALIFORNIA ZINFANDEL. I’m not talking about white zinfandel, the sweetish and fruity blush wine that was popular in the 1980s. I’m referring to the robust red version: juicy, bold and plump, with lip-smacking red or black fruit flavors and often a strong streak of vanilla, smoke and spice. I recall someone describing zinfandel’s smoky wood aromas as reminiscent of a cedar cigar box.

Even if you haven’t been a “Zin” fan, good red California Zinfandel is a wine I recommend trying again if you haven’t tasted one in a while. It probably won’t add bounce to your step, but it just might add some special zip to a meal and your taste buds.

There are other reasons to try quality red California zinfandel. First, if you’re looking for bold red wine, good zin needn’t be expensive, especially when compared to some other full-bodied California wines (most notably Cabernet Sauvignon). Second, California zinfandel vintages over the past six years have been excellent. Consequently, there are plenty of outstanding options. And third, zin is food flexible — a robust wine that drinks well with many different kinds of food. And despite its relatively high alcohol content (typically 14-15.5% Alcohol by Volume or ABV), good zin can hold up nicely to moderately spicy Indian and Asian dishes.

The most expensive California zinfandel wines sell at retail mainly in the $40-60 range. In that price bracket are a lot of the

very best California Zins.

Happily though, there are many excellent zins that cost far less. My wife and I tried several widely available Zins in the $10-35 range that were all tasty and enjoyable. Two, in fact, I thought were exceptional. (see sidebar) There are zins selling for under $10, but frankly I’ve found them to be thinner and less interesting. While some have been enjoyable, my experience is they’ll seldom deliver the verve and oomph a really good zinfandel should. You won’t regret spending a little more.

What is Zinfandel?

Zinfandel vines are unique and quirky. In warm climates they live and thrive productively for decades, even up to 60 years.

In the right hands, grapes from older vines produce delicious, beautifully structured wines of great character. But zinfandel grapes from younger vines grown in the right areas can also produce outstanding wines. Regardless, making top quality >>>

Tasting Zinfandel Here are my tasting notes for the five wines we sampled. These particular vintners also make other fine zinfandels.

Some other vintners who make outstanding zins include Carlisle, Cline, Hartford, Prisoner, Ravenswood, Ridge, Seghesio, Terlato, and Turley.

Non-Vintage Rosenblum Cellars California Zinfandel Vinter’s Cuvee XXXX ($915): Pleasant and enjoyable with mild raspberry and vanilla aromas and red berry flavors. Little wood or smoke. Try and save some for later. Ours got better the second day.

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2018 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County, ($20-26): Plenty of zip.

Enticing smoke and blackberry aromas with jammy, plump and peppery dark fruit flavors. Nicely balanced for such a young wine.

2016 Carol Shelton Wildthing Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County ($16-20): An amazing value. Bright blackberry, raspberry, cedar box and vanilla aromas, then a round, velvety mouthful of dark berry nectar and spice. Absolutely delicious.

2017 Dry Creek Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma ($16-26): Textbook Zinfandel with plenty oomph! Dark fruit over a smoky vanilla background with some pepper and spice and a little sour cherry mixed in. Very enjoyable.

2017 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley, Sonoma Country ($32-42): Very polished and beautifully structured wine.

Lovely cherry, blackberry, vanilla and licorice scents. Round and smooth with tasty raspberry, cherry and spice flavors.

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Try the Wine <<< zinfandel requires great skill. Older vines tend to produce large grape clusters that ripen unevenly.

Consequently the grapes need to be culled carefully to ensure consistent quality. The foundation for good wine is quality grapes; you can’t make one without the other.

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, which helps account for red zin’s deep purple color and ample tannins. Vanilla, smoky, woody and other aromas are imparted by aging in oak barrels. (If you’re curious, white zinfandel wine is made by exposing the grape’s pulp to their dark skins just long enough to make the resulting mixture melon-colored, following a process similar to making other rosé wines.)

Shopping for Zinfandel

For a wine to be called zinfandel at least 75 percent of its contents must come from zinfandel grapes. However, you may see wines called zinfandel on their labels next to red wine blends with various other names that also are made with zinfandel. Zinfandel may even be the main ingredient.

These wine styles can be quite similar so it can get a little confusing. Many wines labeled zinfandel are also made using other varietals such as syrah, and others to add complexity. Blending is generally a good thing — winemakers do that to make their wines taste better. Most importantly, choose zinfandel or mostly-zinfandel blends made by vintners who specialize in these wines.

You’ll also notice that California zinfandel usually comes from specific parts of the state. Some may just say California zinfandel, or something to that effect.

That means the wine was made with zinfandel grapes that could have been grown anywhere in California. Zins selling for under $10 typically fall into this category.

But as you look over zins on the shelf or on a restaurant wine list, it matters where the grapes were grown, since wine regions in California have different conditions that can result in different wine styles. For example, better zins from warmer areas like the Napa Valley, the northern San Joaquin Valley tend to be very bold with noticeable tannins along with blackberry and dark fruit, vanilla, pepper and other flavors. On the other hand, grapes grown in Sonoma County’s relatively cool Russian River Valley tend to produce softer wines with more raspberry and red fruit and subtler smoky and spicy flavors. Mendocino County, though farther north, is still a warm growing area and produces some beautifully bold and complex zins. One of the main and oldest zin growing regions centers on the town of Lodi in San Joaquin County.

We didn’t taste any wines costing more than $35 for this column (see tasting notes), but you can figure that the costlier the wine, the more likely it is that the wine is made from grapes that came from a single vineyard or area. That should be clear on the label. That, however, doesn’t always guarantee quality. As the wines we selected show, you can buy wonderful Zins for under $20, so don’t feel you need to break your budget to buy special or delicious wine. Y

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Information Session

Tuesday, March 10th. at 7:00pm The Pink Church, 2331 NE 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach

For more information, please contact Donn Atkins, Lighthouse Christian Schoolboard chairman at 954-941-7501, extension 110. or visit thepinkchurch.org/languages.

THE SCHOOLS OF THE PINK CHURCH ARE CONSIDERING DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION… WOULD YOUR CHILD BENEFIT FROM A LIFETIME OF BEING FLUENT IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH?

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ur world is increasingly interconnected. One of the challenges the citizens of tomorrow face is the need to speak and communicate in more than one language.

There is a new approach being adopted across the country which is called Dual Language Immersion Education. Put simply this gives parents the choice to enroll their children in a complete curriculum taught in two languages. Beginning in preschool these students stop speaking English in the classroom but still enjoy time with their English-learning classmates at lunch and on the playground.

The schools of the First Presbyterian Church (the Pink Church) are considering offering a dual language curriculum in Spanish and English starting in pre-kindergarten and continuing through middle school.

They have started a pilot program in the Imagination Station Preschool and are evaluating parent interest in offering this curriculum through the 8th grade in the Lighthouse Christian School.

The schools have engaged addalingua, a Michigan based education organization to help them decide on their approach and to help implement the program using the addalingua methodology, should they decide to proceed. addalingua was founded in 2009 and operates from their headquarters in Holland Michigan. They work with schools across the United States to help with the implementation of dual language immersion education.

To further explain what dual language immersion is, it is important to know what it is not: It is not a move toward “everyone must learn Spanish.” The Pink Church schools would continue to offer a traditional English curriculum.

It is not a move to “stop speaking English.” Children in the program will be bi-lingual. Tuition will be the same for both programs.

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On January 24, 1954 a public meeting was held for local residents and visitors. From the meeting there was agreement on the need for a nondenominational church and in March, 1954 regular Sunday 7 p.m. vesper services began at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.

This church in its infancy was known as a community church until it could become affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church, USA. On November 6, 1960 “The Pink Church” was officially dedicated where it currently stands today.

During more than sixty years, the church has grown and been a symbol of love and light in the community.

“We founded addalingua to change the way we educate students in the United States.

Less than 1% of adults are proficient in the foreign languages they studied in school, and the academic achievement gap for English learners is just unacceptable. Our goal is for addalingua programs to dramatically improve both of these statistics by focusing on our youth.”

— LILAH AMBROSI, CO-FOUNDER OF ADDALINGUA

Imagination Station

Imagination Station Preschool, opened in 1995, and has become one of Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point’s premier early childhood centers. With a focus on social and emotional growth, as well as a keen awareness of the quintessential nature of early academic education, Imagination Station Preschool proudly touts its success as a school and a family.

Lighthouse Christian School

The Lighthouse Christian School is a Christ-centered K through 8 school serving the area families since 2009. The mission of the school is to promote individual academic excellence and the development of Christian values in a safe and compassionate environment. Lighthouse Christian School has twenty-three faculty and staff members who provide classroom instruction and enrichment to over 150 students in Kindergarten through grade eight.

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Student outcomes from other schools that have implemented dual language immersion have found that students perform as well or better than English only student on state tests. The program ensures that the same subject content which is taught in English classroom is offered to the dual language students.

In order to help parents to understand what dual language education is, and subsequently to measure the interest in the community, an educational session will be held in the sanctuary of the Pink Church, at 2331 NE 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 at 7PM on Tuesday, March 10th.

Commenting on the possibility of adding dual language education, Reverend Wayne Myers said, “Our schools have played an important role in preparing the children of our community for the opportunities and challenges of the world. We see this as potentially another element which we can add to help our kids be successful. We hope parents and the community will join us to learn more, and to let us know if this would be of value to them. “ For more information, please contact Donn Atkins, Lighthouse Christian Schoolboard chairman at 954-9417501 EXT.110 or see thepinkchurch.org/languages

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King, Jr. addressed the California Association of Bilingual Educators conference in 2016 on the importance of bilingual education.

He challenged attendees to view bilingual education as a means to prepare students for a globalized economy, foster cultural understanding, and ensure equitable opportunities for English language learners. Here are excerpts from his speech.

One need look back only ten or fifteen years ago to see many folks making the wrong-headed assumption that students speaking a language other than English at home were a deficit, an obstacle, a problem to be fixed. But we’ve shifted.

Thanks to your hard work, the conversation has shifted, and we now have a better appreciation — I think not only here in California, but across the country — that bilingualism is an asset. Having the ability to speak multiple languages is a strength and an asset to be leveraged on behalf of student success.

We have a growing body of research that makes clear that students who are bilingual have advantages, not only in their literacy development, but in the development of problemsolving skills and other areas of cognition. What we see now is that bilingualism is a gift that we can give to our students and to our communities. And that is a powerful shift in our historical perspective on bilingualism.

If we give students the gift of bilingualism, of multilingualism — if we give students the gift of those skills and those opportunities — they have a better sense of themselves, their community, and their future, and a better appreciation for our diversity as a country. As Tom said, we aspire to a day when every child has the opportunity to be bilingual or multilingual and we have much work to do to pursue that goal.

We also understand more clearly the importance of bilingual education to students’ understanding of self and community. Nelson Mandela once said, ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’ That’s a powerful statement.

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• Children can enter dual language programs as early as preschool and as late as first grade.

• Depending on community interest, schools can offer multiple sections per grade.

• School-age children make sense of new concepts by relating those new concepts to what they already know.

• Children in early dual language immersion will spend 100% of classroom instruction in Spanish through 2nd grade.

• The human brain is more open to linguistic development prior to adolescence, and students therefore more easily attain higher levels of proficiency and more native-like pronunciation.

• Immersion and “traditional” English tracks cover the same curriculum — just in different languages of instruction.

• Research suggests that learning a second language allows students to more easily attain additional languages.

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why Spanish • In the United Sates, 1 in 7 persons is Hispanic.

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• Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world.

• Spanish is a “gateway” language that allows students to learn the syntax and orthography of a Latin-based or Romance language.

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In Practice

Insights from Rebecca Gomez who serves as the Spanish immersion point-person at Pella Christian Grade School, an addaalingua partner school in Pella, Iowa. She has been with the program since its inception.

Why did Pella Christian Grade School decide to implement a dual language immersion program?

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We knew that in our community there were parents who desired a second language for their children and providing this option would help us to partner with parents (“together with parents”).

We decided that speaking a second language and knowing the cultures that speak it would definitely prepare our students “for a life of service in God’s kingdom,” a kingdom that includes the whole world and a world in which there are many Spanish speakers.

Another reason we implemented Spanish immersion was to attract more people to our school. The closest other school to offer an immersion education is 50 minutes away. We hoped that some parents would enroll their students in Pella Christian specifically for the immersion program and then see what a great thing Christian education is and become convinced that it was a great option for their children, immersion track or English track.

This has been the case as a few families who have older kids in the community school system enrolled their students in our immersion program and then transferred their older children into the English track because they decided they wanted a Christian education for them as well. It has also been an opportunity for those members of our community who are “not religious”, but who are open to their children learning about Christianity.

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Some of the main concerns were: DISCORD WOULD OCCUR AMONGST SPANISH IMMERSION STAFF AND ENGLISH TRACK STAFF. This has not happened at all; in fact some of the

English track teachers most against implementing an immersion program were quickly won over by the warmth and work ethic of our immersion staff.

THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ALL THEIR GRADELEVEL CONTENT AND A SECOND LANGUAGE AT THE SAME TIME. This

fear has also not played out; as I stated before we now have our own data to show that they are learning at the same pace as their English track peers.

THERE WAS ALSO A CONCERN ABOUT STAFFING. This has definitely not been easy, but we are grateful that every year the Lord has provided a new teacher for us. Some of the difficulty has come in getting our international hires their visa before the start of the school year.

ANOTHER CONCERN WAS THAT THIS WOULD CHANGE OUR SCHOOL.

That has happened, but people now acknowledge that the change has been positive. At one of the first meetings about implementation, we had a grad from PCGS start crying at the meeting as she said that she wanted her children to have the same education as she did. She now has her son in our immersion program and is one of our biggest supporters!

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AN HISTORIC, SOUTHERN, SEASIDE SPRING BREAK St. Simons Island, Georgia offers families

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riving over the bridge into St. Simons island is like driving through a time warp to a simpler era — a time when children still climb giant oak trees in the park and grandpa teaches his grandson how to catch sea crabs and fish at the community pier. A time when the heart of the city is a darling main street dotted with old-fashioned ice cream parlors, homemade fudge shops and homestyle restaurants with charming names like Barbara Jean’s. A time when the town diner, Frosty’s Griddle and Shake, is the busy gathering spot for uniform-wearing little league players looking to get a chocolate milkshake after a Saturday morning baseball game. This nostalgic town, with its wholesome American values, might as well be the set of a Hallmark classic movie. You can almost imagine the meet-cute moment when the town’s carpenter meets the town’s bookshop owner budding an epic romance which includes watching sunrises over the coastline and cuddling on a picnic blanket eating ripe Georgia peaches.

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The neighborhoods of St. Simons Island, which were once a series of more than 40 plantations, are now lined with cute cottages and endless groves of oak trees, covered thick in hanging Spanish moss, which cast mesmerizing shadows and patches of light on every street. The town has a sleepy southern charm and sauntering Southern pace far-removed from the hustle and bustle of other seaside tourist towns.

Like Georgia’s version of Cape Cod, St. Simons Island is thus a destination for leisurely escape, simple pleasures and family connection.

St. Simons Island’s Place in History BELOW A tree spirit carved into an oak trunk; the World War II Museum; the King and Prince golf course; olive oil tasting at Golden Isles; seared scallops at the Georgia Sea Grill OPPOSITE the historic entrance to the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort; Christ Episcopal Church; Cap Fendig, an island native hosted a tour of the island

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The island is also a place rich with American history, ranging from the colonial era, to the Revolutionary War, plantation times, post-abolition, WWII and, more recently, the 30th G8 summit, which took place on the island in 2004. The town is dotted with abundant historical landmarks, offering families ample educational opportunities to help kids continue to learn in between solid doses of spring break escapism.

For example, visitors will learn that St. Simons Island was an important landmark in the colonial era when the British settled at Fort Fredrica and defeated Spanish invaders coming up from their stronghold at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida. At the Fort Fredrica National Monument, visitors will learn about the colonial battles between the British and the Spanish. A battle fought in St. Simons may

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very well be the reason we speak English in the United States, not Spanish. As the story goes, the Spanish invaders from Florida had far superior forces in number than the British troops in Georgia, but due to a clever deception crafted by the colony of Georgia’s founder James Oglethorpe, which involved a fake letter detailing British reinforcements which were non-existent, the Spanish receded without much of a fight. This historic battle, known as the Battle of Bloody Marsh, was reportedly not so “bloody” after all. It secured the British as the keepers of Georgia, an important stronghold. At the Fort Fredrica National Monument, children can play dress up in revolutionary war costumes, write letters using a feather ink pen to describe the Fort Fredrica settlement and watch a mini documentary on St. Simons’s place in colonial history.

Across town, families can learn about the Gullah Geechee communities of St. Simons Island. The Gullah Geechee are the descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo and Sea Island cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic coast. Many came from the rice-growing

region of West Africa. Visitors can visit The Historical Harrington School Cultural Center, which was formerly a school built in the 1920s to serve as the main educational structure for the descendants of slaves on St. Simons Island. It hosted grades 1-7 until desegregation in the 1960s.

One of the historical property’s hosts, Emory Rooks, is the great-great-grandson of a St. Simons Island plantation slave. He will show you his look-alike great-greatgrandfather’s picture in a historical book at the Harrington School.

Just down the road, visitors with find Christ Church and its picturesque cemetery set in tall, mossy grass under towering oak trees. The church was founded on St. Simons Island in 1736 by English colonists.

Following a petition for a charter by descendants of early settlers, Christ Church was established by an act of the state legislature in 1808. It is the second oldest Episcopal church in the diocese of Georgia.

Close by, one former plantation, the Retreat Plantation, is now a notable destination for a peaceful stroll down the Avenue of the Oaks — a seemingly endless avenue of 160-year-old oak trees, which tower over greens and provide a shady entrance to what is now the Sea Island Golf

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Club. Here, visitors will learn the stories of plantation owner Anna Page King, a fascinating woman with a memorable personality who challenged certain Southern norms during her time.

A short drive from there is The World War II Home Front Museum, which illuminates coastal Georgia’s contributions to WWII. Through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences, visitors will learn about blimps on anti-submarine patrol, radar training to direct fighter pilots, building Liberty ships to supply troops overseas, and more.

Stories from throughout American history come alive on St. Simons Island, especially when delivered by the charismatic raconteur Cap Fendig.

Cap runs Lighthouse Trolley Tours and will take guests to all of the aforementioned destinations and more.

Cap’s family has lived on St. Simons island since the 1800’s.

“I’m an endangered species,” Cap jokes. “I’m a native.”

Cap is a lively oral historian with an endless

The town has a sleepy southern charm and sauntering Southern pace far-removed from the hustle and bustle of other seaside tourist towns. Like Georgia’s version of Cape Cod, St. Simons Island is thus a destination for leisurely escape, simple pleasures and family connection.

bank of stories to share about the island. In addition to historical tours, he also offers eco boat tours, sea excursions and ghost tours.[lighthousetrolleys.com].

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If one is to explore the history of St. Simons Island, then one should probably also stay at the city’s most historic and luxurious hotel — the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Legend has it that the King and Prince was started by two hometown rabble-rousers who were kicked out of the local bar for being drunkards. The two — one a towering tall man, the other a stubby short man — were nicknamed the King and Prince. Snubbed by the local bar room, they opened their own pub and dance

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Getting to and Navigating St. Simons Island

Whether its food, beach, history, hospitality, luxury or merely quality family time you seek this Spring Break, St. Simons Island is a destination worth exploring.

Floridians will find its proximity easy, too. Visitors from South Florida can either make the approximately eight-hour drive, or take a short flight to Jacksonville and rent a car. From Jacksonville Airport, the drive is only about an hour and 15 minutes.

When you arrive in St. Simons Island, stop by the Golden Isles Visitor Center to get great suggestions from a local, pick up walking maps and glossy brochures on anything that could possibly interest you, including the island’s many surrounding nature preserves.

Bikes are also a great way to traverse this cute little island and can be rented downtown at Ocean Motion [1300 Ocean Blvd.]. The island has more than 21 miles of navigable bike paths.

club down the road, which later expanded to include a hotel, gambling den and swimming pool. During prohibition, the ballroom reportedly did not abide by laws and was a favorite drinking spot of St. Simon’s, mostly male, socialites. The hotel transformed over time, becoming more luxurious — a place with fashionable parlors, a classy bar, ballroom, ladies’ lounge, card room, outdoor palm garden, elaborate beachfront boardwalk and elegant Mediterranean architecture.

In 1942, during WWII, German U-boats were spotted off the coast. The hotel became a radar station to protect the coastline from submarine invaders and was reappropriated to become a base for naval officers. St. Simons island is the most western location on the eastern coastline (at roughly the same longitude as Akron, Ohio) and could have been a strategic place to divide the country from the center. The hotel’s signature and recently renovated restaurant ECHO gives nod to this WWII history.

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort became a member of the Historic Hotels of America in 1996, and then was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Now the seaside hotel boasts multiple pools, luxurious rooms, and a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. Opening the patio doors allows guests to hear the laps of waves on the sand just outside their bedrooms. A variety of different room types — ranging from small homes, to condos with kitchens and more classic hotel suites offers options for every type of visitor.

many of which source local products from Georgia’s surrounding agricultural lands and Georgia fisheries. Georgia’s farmlands are responsible for growing most of the nation’s peaches, peanuts and recently, citrus.

Perhaps due to this access to fresh ingredients, St. Simons Island has been recognized as a growing culinary destination. For lunch, try the local’s favorite, Gnat’s landing, for fresh seafood in a rustic, casual, sea-themed setting.

For dinner, the Georgia Sea Grill is an excellent choice for a fine-dining affair with stunning, artistic plating.

Another fun culinary adventure to try is doing an olive oil tasting at Golden Isles Olive Oil. Owner Donna MacPherson is an olive oil connoisseur and will teach guests about the nuanced differences and health benefits of international olive oils. Enjoy a fresh, healthy lunch from the cafe, which also offers cooking classes for a fun date night or friends day out. Y

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The resort also hosts the island’s most anticipated annual culinary event in January, the Taste of Glynn, at which the island’s restaurants are showcased.

The small island of St. Simons boasts 67 restaurants,

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort is the place to stay on St. Simons TOP Echo, the oceanfront bar at the resort; ABOVE an oceanfront king room LEFT the pools overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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KEY $ Inexpensive (under $20) $$ Moderate ($21-$40) $$$ Expensive ($41-$65) $$$$ Pricey (over $65)

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

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

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

Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat

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

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale

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

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

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course 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 Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood

with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. (Formerly Seafood World) 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. 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

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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 $$

Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733

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DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You can choose from a casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between.

Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for an after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN Antonio’s has been around for decades serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza?

They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ 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 $$

Biondo’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service,

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Key West Room DEER CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Two grand ballrooms with high ceilings and crystal chandeliers, a breathtaking garden and waterfall.

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Enjoy our tropical garden and waterfall views!

Dining Out 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 poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 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 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere — is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen. JAPANESE • THAI • SUSHI Don’t be fooled by the name, this restaurant serves much more than sushi. They have salads, ramen and noodle dishes, tempura and of course a plethora of inventive sushi rolls to choose from. They also have two other locations in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park. 949 S Federal Highway. 754-227-5489 $$ Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the Beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

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Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour

tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $$

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The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live

music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know

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

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

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

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $

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

Men’s Night, Every Wednesday 5-9pm

Wine Down Thursday 1/2 off all wine with purchase of entrée (all day)

Full Moon Fever-Fri., March 8 Food Specials • Live Music 5-9pm

Jazz Brunch - Sun., March 1 • Brunch Menu Served 7:30am - 3pm • Live Music • 10am-2pm

Live Music Dockside Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-9pm

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes, large portions, and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut over-

looking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined.

3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

Wednesday Night is Men’s Night 1/2 off all Bottled Beer, Pretzel Appetizer and Men’s T-Shirts $5.00 off all Burgers and Wings Prime Rib Dinner Special $20

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954-941-0246

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Dining Out Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite.

This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily.

However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for

a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

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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 using double-zero Italian flour. Their specialty is a Scotch egg which is soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then fried until crispy on the outside. But back to the brewery — all the beers are brewed on site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two

countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

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 $$

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fa-

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

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. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

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

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

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

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

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

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

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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 $

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 $$

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers

ian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like

and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

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Dining Out Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

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

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Ital-

ian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested.

2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St. 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 Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence. Organic and gluten free options available. 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, 954-5322771 $$-$$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD The long awaited Oceanic

on Pompano Beach lives up to the hype. Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery

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arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. Stop in on any given night and you will find diners slurping up noodles from oversized bowls of steamy pho — Vietnamese noodle soup. There are several varieties all served with a side of fresh herbs, jalapeños and fresh bean sprouts. If you aren’t s soup person, there are plenty of options including a classic bành mi sandwich. This spot will delight you. Everything is fresh and packed with flavor.

Go and have some pho, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the

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

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the At-

lantic 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 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pom-

pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make. Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

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

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

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is

made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. If you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”

— not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $$

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place offering delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ 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 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much

from the outside but it’s worth trying. This is a great family spot for those nights when you just can’t get dinner on the table. What kid doesn’t want some barbecue or dare we say chicken fingers and fries. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner.

But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $ Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available.

For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

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

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30033003 N. Federal Hwy. (next Dairy to Queen) • Monday 6am-3pm, closed for dinner • Tuesday-Thursday 6am-9pm • Friday-Sunday 6am-10pm N. Federal Hwy.to(next Dairy954-366-1572 Queen) 954-366-1572 • Monday - Sunday 6am-3pm • Dinner 5pm-10pm • Closed for Dinner Monday Delivery available through Uber Eats, Door Dash, Grub Hub. Postmates, Delivery Dudes MARCH 2020 • pointpubs.com

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Dining Out Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood

furniture create a modern-coastal atmosphere. The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 $

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 to-

gether to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 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., 954531-0300 $$ El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 $

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $ Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $ Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $

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

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $ Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$ Denise’s Kitchen. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Breakfast and

lunch served daily. Breakfast specials start at $4.72 and include coffe.Lunch specials start at $7.99. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats, Delivery Dudes and Grub Hub. 2335 NE Fifth Ave., 954-943-7411 $

Gorilla Joe’s. • SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches, subs, fresh salads and beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-8007311 $ Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 $

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

ner 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 $

Little Italian. PIZZA The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just pur-

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your in-

menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $ Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled

by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$

Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$ Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@pointpubs.com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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chased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths.

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344 $ The Hen and The Hog. COMFORT FOOD Located in a quaint building on Federal Highway, The Hen and The Hog offers a wide variety of options such as flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, platters of barbecue meats and an all-day breakfast menu. We dare you not to order the campfire milkshake — topped with marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers.

The atmosphere is homey and inviting with wooden rafters and farm tables along with vintage Edison bulbs. The restaurant is open for three meals a day except they are closed for dinner on Mondays. 3003 N Federal Highway, 954-366-1572. $ Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057 $

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Last Resort

A Tropical Minimalist Paradise

BY ALEKA NIKOLAIDIS

PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

KURÀ COSTA RICA

High above the waves in the mountains of Uvita are the luxurious jungle villas of Kurà Costa Rica. As you enter the open-air reception area, shiny teak and glass doors surround you as you gaze at the Pacific.

Unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica, the contemporary design at this adults-only ecoresort is combined with sustainable luxury providing an intimate, high-touch guest experience.

The Bali-style paradise has eight romantic suites overlooking Marino Ballena Nacional Park, one of the best places in Costa Rica to see migrating humpback whales. En-suite amenities include a luxurious king-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a double rain shower with solar heated water, luxury linens and an oversized purple hammock — perfect for taking in the panoramic views of the Whale’s Tail sandbar. Sunsets are the main event at the saltwater infinity pool, which by the way, has an underwater sound system.

But the heart of Kurà rests on sustainability and community. The ecoresort bans all single use plastics and reduces waste by composting and recycling.

Solar panels provide nearly 100 percent of the energy used at the property and wastewater is purified on-site and then repurposed for irrigating the gardens.

TOP A room with a view of Marino Bellena Nacional MIDDLE floor-toceiling glass wall accentuate the panoraimc views above and RIGHT Aleka enjoyed her time at Kura.

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- Jameseena, hip replacement patient

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC CARE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK The award-winning Joint Replacement Center at Broward Health North is the first program in South Florida to earn The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements, providing you with a higher standard of care and enhanced outcomes. The center offers: • Total joint replacement and care – hip, knees, shoulders and more • Robotic-assisted surgery including MAKOplasty® for quicker recovery • All-encompassing sports medicine surgical procedures • Private rooms for added comfort • Physical therapy, rehabilitation and on-site gym

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