Lighthouse Point August 2016

AUGUST 2016

HEADING TO THE DARK SIDE 50 YEARS AGO CHUCK McLAUGHLIN SHIPPED OFF TO VIETNAM FOR THE WAR’S MOST PUNISHING CHAPTER

By Daniel Myers

GENERATION GAP

WHAT’S WITH THE TATTOOS?

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

LIGHTHOUSE POINT YOUTH SPORTS

PARENTAL CONTROLS

GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL

Artists AMONG US

MEET THE LOCAL ARTISTS FEATURED IN ART LIVE! 2016

WWW.LHPMAG.COM

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

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

gated double point deepwater estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $5.995 MILLION

new lake plaCid deepwater estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $4.375 MILLION VIDEO |INFO: WWW.F10011102.COM

INFO: WWW.F1374911.COM

tropHY intraCoastal lot LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $2.995 MILLION VIDEO |INFO: WWW.F10006851.COM

ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

w 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.

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

Best Regards,

Kevin R. Kreutzfeld Lighthouse Point Resident

P R E S E N T E D

B Y

Kevin R. Kreutzfeld Direct: 954.449.7883 Mobile: 786.877.6880 Kevinkreutzfeld.info

kevin@premierestateproperties.com

premierestateproperties.com

Premier Estate Properties Presenting Properties Exclusively In Excess Of One Million Dollars TM

OUR UNRIVALED GLOBAL NETWORK

newlY reiMagined deepwater estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.395 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10018118.COM

Luxury Portfolio International | Mayfair International Realty | FIABCI International Board of Regents | Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate | Leading Real Estate Companies Of The World Disclaimer: Information based on The National Multiple Listing Service and Regional Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale. Information is believed to be accurate but not warranted and is subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this solicitation. Copyright 2016 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

#1 Sales Group in East Broward County!

CUSTOM KEY WEST STYLE HOME JUST MINUTES TO THE HILLSBORO INLET

2414 NE 25TH STREET • LIGHTHOUSE POINT • ASKING $2,195,000 JUST A GLIMPSE OF OUR MARKETING COMMITMENT TO YOU...

Seller Services:

Professional photography &

videography

Dedicated marketing personnel

Dedicated team support

Dedicated legal specialist

Biweekly reporting on home

activity

Local Marketing:

Top magazine exposure

Email & social media marketing

campaigns

Postcard mail-out campaigns

Facebook targeted advertising

Network of “first to know” private clients

Global Marketing:

Global Internet exposure

Translates listings into 18 different

languages

Member of a network of 40,000

International Realtors®

Marketing in over 550 real estate

websites

Global referral network

LIGHTHOUSE POINT | DEERFIELD BEACH | POMPANO BEACH FORT LAUDERDALE | HILLSBORO BEACH | PALM BEACH COUNTY

OCTOBER COMPLETION!

$3,499,000

$3,825,000

6 Bedrooms / 5.5 Baths

Magnificent home with 100’ of dockage on one of the closest streets to Hillsboro Inlet. Gourmet kitchen, theater, elevator, pool.

$424,000

2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

$1,099,000

Spacious home on 95’ of water in the heart of Lighthouse Point. Gorgeous pool, huge master suite, updated kitchen, 13,000 pound boat lift.

New luxury coastal home in Lake Placid. Finished with the highest quality and craftsmanship. Long water views, palatial living spaces.

$3,499,000

5 Bedrooms / 7 Baths

Stunning point lot with 180’ on ocean access water. Incredible views from everywhere in this 6,300 square foot home.

$995,000

Spacious home on an oversized lot with room to expand. Updated kitchen, open floor plan, enclosed Florida room, heated saltwater pool.

4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

5 Bedrooms / 6 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

Beautiful pool home located in the Lighthouse Point Marina area. Volume ceilings, marble floors, impact glass. Private tropical backyard.

$2,450,000

5 Bedrooms / 7 Baths

This contemporary home features unimaginable views of the Hillsboro Inlet, Lighthouse, Intracoastal Waterway and ocean. Available for lease.

$575,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

Awesome pool home on an oversized lot in Lighthouse Point. Large updated kitchen, maple floors, new roof, garage with car lift.

$934,000

4 Bedrooms / 5 Baths

Recently built pool home on a quiet street in Lighthouse Point. High ceilings, large kitchen, impact windows and doors.

FOCUSING ON YOUR GOALS AND ACHIEVING THE BEST RESULTS!

Direct: 954.415.1057

cathy@prenner.com www.prenner.com Visit us via social media to get the latest updates: @prennergroup 1750 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Alpine Jaguar 6606 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309-2134 954-598-7900 www.alpinejaguar.com

Get to know Rob Foote k management Rob specializes in ris ns for: and insurance solutio • Construction Industry • Real Estate Owners Firms • Property managment • Developement Industry • Service Contractors

Rob Foote

President of Frank H. Furman, Inc.

CPCU, ARM, AIM, CRIS, AFSB Office - 954-943-5050 Ext. 214 Mobile: 954-609-0820 Rob@furmaninsurance.com

ghthouse Point Rob Foote is a 12-year Li in creative risk resident. Rob specializes nce solutions for management and insura b appears regularly middle market firms. Ro l trade groups as an before local and nationa author of various established speaker and rety related matters. risk management and su ted Advisor for For 25 years, Rob is a Trus cy’s key clients. He many of the Furman Agen ating client’s risk is deeply engaged in mitig tability with proven and enhancing their profi s. risk management strategie

“Furman Agency carefully crafts our corporate insurance programs to effectively meet the needs of our project owners. We have trust and confidence in the Furman’s agency construction expertise. The Furman Agency’s straight forward business approach makes us comfortable that our insurance programs are being managed with precision”.

-G.T. McDonald Enterprises Inc.

1314 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 • FAX 954 545 0620 • www.furmaninsurance.com

“Together “Together wewe cancan helphelp youyou findfind a customized a customized solution solution forfor all all your your insurance insurance needs needs andand forf “Together we can help you find a customized solution for all your insurance needs and for your peace of mind”.

If you value your assets, ether ogether wewe cancan help help youyou findfind a customized a customized solution solution forfor alllet all your your insurance insurance needs needs andtoand for your your peace peace ofall of mind”. mind”.

If you you Ifhold you value value your assets, assets, Homes, let us us protect protect them. them.

Look Look us tofor us to safeguard to safeguard all that that you hold dear dear byyour by covering: covering: HomesA etus us protect them.

Look to us to safeguard all that you hold dear by covering: Homes, Automobiles, Excess Liability, Private Collections, protect protect them. them.Look Look to to us us to to safeguard safeguard all all thatthat youyou hold hold dear dear by by covering: covering: Homes, Homes, Automobiles, Automobiles, Excess Excess Liability, Liability, Private Private Collections, Collections, Yachts, Yachts, andand more…. more….

TheThe Furman Furman Insurance Insurance agency agency hashas been been in the in the ma Yachts, and more….

The Furman Insurance agency has been in the marketplace for over 50 years.

Yachts, Yachts, andand more…. more….

TheThe Furman Furman Insurance Insurance agency agency hashas been been in the in the marketplace marketplace forfor over over 5050 years. years.

Meet our

Personal Lines Team Meet our Personal Lines Team Meet Meet ourour Personal Personal Lines Lines Team Team

Meet MeetourourPersonal PersonalLines LinesTeam Team

domized zed solution solution solution forfor all all for your your allinsurance your insurance insurance needs needs needs andand forand for your your forpeace your peace of peace mind”. of mind”. of mind”.

If you If you Ifvalue you value your value your assets, your assets, assets, Get ready to say goodbye to eeds andand for for youryour peace of mind”.

If you value your assets, eall needs peace ofcovering: mind”.

IfHomes, you value your assets, deguard ard all thatthat allyou that you hold you hold dear hold dear bydear by covering: by covering: Homes, Homes, Automobiles, Automobiles, Automobiles, Excess Excess Excess Liability, Liability, Liability, Private Private Private Collections, Collections, Collections, your hurricane deductible. g: Homes, Automobiles, Excess Liability, Private Collections, ering: Homes, Automobiles, Excess Liability, Private Collections, …. he Furman The Furman Furman Insurance Insurance Insurance agency agency agency hashas been has been inbeen the in the marketplace in the marketplace marketplace forfor over over for50over 50 years. years.

50 years. Call about our Whensafe Program en in the marketplace for over 50 years.

– disappearing windstorm s been in the marketplace for over 50 years.

Susie S Krix

Nicole Coppock Private Client Services

deductible.

Tracy Brown New Business Development

Meet Meet Meet ourourPersonal our Personal Personal Lines Lines Lines Team Team Team SusieSusie S Krix S Krix Nicole Nicole Coppock Coppock TracyTracy Brown Brown Carrion Deidre RussellBusiness Susie S Krix Nicole Coppock Tracy Brown es Team V.P. /V.P. Personal / Personal LinesLines Manager ManagerJessica VIPJessica Dept/New VIPCarrion Dept/New Business Business Development Development VIP Dept/New VIP Dept/New Business Development Development Jessica Carrion Deidre Deidre Russell Russell Susie Susie S Krix S Krix Nicole Nicole Coppock Coppock TracyTracy Brown Brown LinesV.P.Team Account Manager Account Manager V.P. / Personal Lines Manager VIP Dept/New Business Development VIP Dept/New Business Development Account Account Manager Manager Account Account Manager Manager /V.P. Personal / Personal LinesLines Manager Manager VIP Dept/New VIP Dept/New Business Business Development Development VIP Dept/New VIP Dept/New Business Business Development Development V.P. / Personal Lines Manager

Jessica Carrion Account Manager

Deidre Russell Account Manager

Jackie De Los Santos New Business Development

Ronnie Staton Account Manager

Je

Acc

Vicky Agostino Account Manager

Jessica Jessica Carrion Jessica Carrion Carrion Deidre Deidre Russell Deidre RussellRussell oppock leNicole Coppock Coppock TracyTracy Brown Tracy BrownBrown Account Account Manager Account Manager Manager Account Account Manager Account Manager Manager ness /New Business Development Business Development Development VIPCarrion Dept/New VIP Dept/New VIP Business Dept/New Business Development Business Development Development Jessica Deidre Russell Jackie Jackie De Los De Santos Los Santos Ronnie Ronnie Staton Staton Christina Christina FislerFisler Catherine Anastasiadis Karen Karen Patrick Patrick Jackie De Los Santos Jessica Carrion Ronnie Staton Deidre Russell Christina Fisler Karen Patrick Chylynn Bastian ckie De Los De Santos Los Santos Ronnie Ronnie Staton Staton Account Christina Christina Fisler Fisler Karen Karen Patrick Patrick Chylynn Bastian Bastian Catherine Catherine Anastasiadis Anastasiadis Account Manager Manager ent Account Manager Account Manager elopment Account Account Manager Manager Account Manager Manager Chylynn Customer Customer Service Service Representative Representative Customer Service Service Representativ Represen Account Manager Account Manager Customer Service Representative Customer ServiceAccount Representative Marketing Division Account Customer Manager Assistant

unt Account Manager Manager

Account Account Manager Manager

Customer Customer Service Service Representative Representative

Customer Customer Service Service Representative Representative If you

Marketing Division Division let usAccount Account Manager Manager Assistant Assistant valueMarketing your assets, protect them.

Look to us to safeguard all that you hold dear

Call UsToday Today CallCallUsUsToday Today CallCall UsUsToday by covering: Homes, Automobiles, Excess 954-943-5050 or800-344-4838 800-344-4838 954-943-5050 954-943-5050oror800-344-4838 800-344-483 954-943-5050 954-943-5050 oror800-344-4838 Liability, Private Collections, Yachts, and more….

Christina Sturm Assistant Account Manager

Karen Patrick Customer Service Representative

Chylynn Bastian Marketing Division

Christina Christina Christina FislerFisler Fisler Karen Karen Patrick Karen PatrickPatrick Chylynn Chylynn Bastian Chylynn Bastian Bastian Customer Customer Service Customer Service Representative Service Representative Representative Customer Customer Service Customer Service Representative Service Representative Representative Marketing Marketing Division Marketing DivisionDivision Patrick Chylynn Bastian Catherine Anastasiadis arenKaren Patrick Chylynn Bastian Catherine Anastasiadis

omer Service Representative Service Representative

Marketing Division Marketing Division

The Furman Insurance agency has been in the marketplace for over 50 years.

Catherine Catherine Catherine Anastasiadis Anastasiadis Anastasiadis

Account Account Manager Account Manager Assistant Manager Assistant Assistant

Account Manager Assistant Account Manager Assistant

Call Today Today I NCall S UCall RUs AUs N CUs E Today RISK MANAGEMENT ay 954-943-5050 954-943-5050 954-943-5050 or or800-344-4838 800-344-4838 or 800-344-4838 0-344-4838 344-4838

E M P L OY E E B E N E F I T S

Celebrating over years ofexcellence excellence &exceptional exceptional service inof protecting your family ses elebrating Celebrating over over 505050 years years ofofexcellence & &exceptional ininof protecting protecting your your family Celebrating Celebrating over overservice 50service 50 years years excellence excellence & &family exceptional exceptional

CALL US TODAY 954.943.5050 or 800.344.4838

A tla Blv Po 330 6 0 | a fxax :95 95 45 45 5062 45062 062 | www.f www.f urman n sura ce co m 1311314 41314 E AE tlEAan tl atinti cnti Bc lvcBlv d, d,Pd, oPo mp mam pnaopnaBoneoBe a cBahecaFhcLhF330 LF L33060 601314 :f ax 95 :tic 4tic 45Blvd, 45 0 pan 0| 0pan |owww.f urma urman suran i3ni060 sura c|ne ce .n|co . co m.x: 13| 14E| fAtlan E Atlan Blvd, Pom Pom Be o Be achach FL FL3n i3n3060 fa famx:954 954545 5450

of sars ofexcellence of excellence excellence & &exceptional exceptional &protecting exceptional service service service ininprotecting in protecting protecting your your your family family family eptional service your family ional service in inprotecting your family

BUYING A HOME? LOOKING TO REFINANCE? CALL JULIE WHEELER TODAY 5/5 JUMBO ARM – 90% FINANCING NO MORTGAGE INSURANCE – UP TO 750K Buy the home the home you want with a mortgage you can afford!

Julie Wheeler, CRMS CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SPECIALIST

• • • •

Purchases & Refinances Expert Advice & Personal Service Get Pre-Approved in Minutes Jumbo Mortgages, Conventional, FHA and VA

Locally Owned & Operated NMLS # 259103 & 222658

BEST SERVICE. BEST RESULTS. A

wheeler mortgage corp 665 SE 10TH STREET, SUITE 102 • DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441 954.422.9400 OR 954.292.5292 FAX: 954.422.9794

juliewmc@bellsouth.net • www.wheelermortgagegroup.com

THE NELSON-PUTZIG TEAM

45 years of combined real estate experience to work for you.

ED

LIST NEWLY

$5,495,000 5BR/7.5BA 270 ft. of deep water, Canal & Intracoastal views.

Point lot, elevator.

2457 NE 26th Street, Lighthouse Point

R CALL FO

SPECS

ED

LIST NEWLY

$2,149,000 5BR/5.5BA + loft/office, 88 ft of deep water, 2 story, Master suite & Living room w/ fireplace, pool & lush landscaping.

Perfect blend of contemporary & modern design.

Avail early 2017.

NEWLY

LISTED

Custom Built in 2012, 120 Ft. of deep water, 1 mile to Inlet, one canal off ICW.

3710 NE 30th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$3,195,000 5BR/5.5BA + office

3821 NE 27th Terrace, Lighthouse Point

$3,699,000 5BR/5.5BA

2920 NE 48th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,899,000 5BR/3BA

$1,099,900 4BR/3BA

2 Story, 85 ft. of deep water, Open & spacious w/ beautiful water views.

90 ft. of deep water, Eastern exposure, composite dock.

3150 NE 28th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$1,099,000 3BR/2.5BA 80 ft of deep water, impact doors & windows pool, covered patio, marble floors.

2601 NE 48th Court, Lighthouse Point

3860 NE 24th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

NEWLY

LISTED

$799,000 4BR/2.5BA Open & spacious w/ volume ceilings, lush landscaping, pool with Eastern exposure.

4410 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$699,000 3BR/3BA

$334,500 3BR/2BA

Waterfront home ¾ mile from Hillsboro Inlet, at end of canal with 35 ft. of water.

Updated condo in Palm Aire at Coral Key, water view, corner unit.

2816 NE 33rd Street, Lighthouse Point

3125 NE 48th Court #224, Lighthouse Point

Susan C. Nelson, P.A.

954-242-6400 SueAtLHP@aol.com

John Putzig

954-263-6877 JohnPutzigre@gmail.com

WE OFF E MONTH R MAINTE LY N PROGRAANCE MS

WE MAKE BOAT OWNERSHIP EASY, LET US TAKE CARE OF THE DETAILS… We make sure your boat will always be “Splash” ready.

Services:

• Dockside Service – Mechanical & Electrical Repair • Washdowns • Detailing & Waxing • Interior Cleaning • Systems Checks • Bottom Cleaning • Crew Management • Provisioning & Trip Planning • Concierge & Logistics

954-941-6447 Open 7 days/week 3001 W. State Road 84

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

MyYachtManagement.com

PEACE

OF MIND....

HURRICANE & IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WINDOW REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS Established in 1958, Vico Windows, Inc. is the model of a family owned and operated business. Many businesses in our area claim to be a “family” business, but most fall short of that assertion. With deep roots in South Florida, we strive to expand our family to include our past, present and future customers. From initial contact we began the process of building long-lasting relationships. As important as building relationships, we operate

Diamond Dealer

with a philosophy that to achieve long-term success we must build value in the products and services we offer. This philosophy began at Vico’s inception and continues today. Our passion to achieve excellence begins with our strict adherence to our business philosophies. You can count on us to give you the peace of mind that comes from working with an established organization. We would love to welcome you into the Vico family.

Visit Our Showroom at 4275 NE 6th Ave • Oakland Park • Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm

{954} 563.5686 • www.VicoWindowsInc.com

contents

AUGUST 2016

VOLUME 15 NO. 8

Kristen Kiss rides an ostrich while on vacation in Curaçao

70

CHUCK McCLAUGHLIN

50 years ago this month Chuck joined the Marine Corps, arrived at Parris Island for basic training and then shipped off to Vietnam where he was part of some of the most fierce fighting.

14

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

78

ARTISTS AMONG US

Meet four local artists following their passion and participating in our annual Art Live! event.

84

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Lighthouse Point youth recreation sports leagues are better and more fun than ever. Review the entire year’s schedule and opportunities for local youth

FORT LAUDERDALE COLLECTION

For Sales and Service of your Luxury Automobile

2013 Bentley Continental GT GTC Mulliner Convertible W12 - Glacier White only 7,561 Miles ‘stunning inside and out”

2013 Ferrari FF Nero Daytona Metallic with black interior loaded. 8,260 Miles

2014 Ferrari 458 coupe Rosso Corsa with tan interior under Ferrari factory warranty 4,019 Miles

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4 Bianco Monocerous with black leather interior “stunning condition” 8,159 Miles

500 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach • 954-788-9600 • ftlauderdalecollection.com Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-4pm Closed on Sundays

SIEFERT 4C_3.5X4.75_9-14.qxp 9/5/14 9:59 AM Page 1

departments 22

Creatively Speaking

24

Around the Point

38

Fish Tales

40

On The Waterfront

42

Interior Motives

44

Tidbits and Trivia

Residential and Commercial Services • Consulting Trouble Shooting • Panel Changes • Service Upgrades Interior Lighting • Dock Power • Security Lighting Room Additions • Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

46

Community Cooking

48

Down to Business

We are always looking for quality people to join our team.

50

Personal Development

52

Legal Matters

54

It’s electric

58

Next Generation

62

Parental Controls

(Patented by Universal Tile• Inject-A-Bond)

66

Cantankerously Yours

MEXICAN TILES Strip • Clean • Seal • Grout Color Change

88

Dining Out

100

Happy Snaps

954-493-9411

www.SiefertElectric.com State Certified Electrical Contractor Lic. EC0002423 BBB – AAA Status

OUR MISSION: Al Siefert Electric was established in 1977 with the commitment of offering the highest quality of service to our customers while maintaining their complete satisfaction as our #1 priority.

LET US SOLVE ALL YOUR

TILE PROBLEMS

BEFORE

AFTER

SPECIALIZING IN HOLLOW, LOOSE & BUCKLING TILES Permanent Repair by Injection Methods

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES Cleaning • Staining • Sealing MARBLE POLISHING & RESTORATION Grinding • Honing • Sealing •Filling Holes SHOWER REPAIRS Regrouting • Wall Board Damage • Caulking • Replace Broken Tiles WWW.UNIVERSALTILE.NET CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE

ESTIMATE (954) 427-7725

1239 E Newport Center Dr #114 • Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

16

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Saturday Cabin Fever.

Bits and pieces from Lighthouse Point and beyond.

A throwback fishing photo, an accidental catch and a winning team.

A tasty secret.

The office.

Musings in the news.

Sea scallops with Parmesan pea purée.

If they could talk to the animals.

Taking risks.

A trust? A will? What’s it all about?

Let there be lights The tattoo gap.

Back to school.

Learning to fly.

When you can’t decide where or what to eat, consult our dining guide. We’ve got you covered.

It’ summer in the city and despite the heat, people are still smiling.

108 Birthdays

Be happy, it’s your big day.

110

Pet Birthdays

112

Stake Out

Our furry friends celebrate too.

There’s nothing better than an ice cream cone in the summer.

TIRES• • TIRES TIRES • •TIRES TIRES TIRES

r

TIRE STORES ALL ALL SIZES SIZES ALL BRANDS BRANDS •• ALL PASSENGER • TRUCK • TRAILER PASSENGER • TRUCK • TRAILER SPECIALTY TIRES SPECIALTY TIRES

5E6 “Service You Service You ARS Y19E6YA 0-2 0S 12 CanTrust Trust” 1960-2R Can 016 52

six to 12 id m pair. ing met

3381 N. Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach

3381 N. Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach 954-941-8204

yourself y market

954-941-8204

Lube • Oil Change • Tire Balancing Complete Brake Service • A/C Repair LubeComplete • Oil Change • Tire Balancing Front End Service Complete Brake Service• Tire • A/CTruing Repair High Speed Balancing Complete Front End Service Drive Line Vibration…And Much More

ay off

om

High Speed Balancing • Tire Truing

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE Drive Line Vibration...And Much More SERVICE & AUTOMOTIVE A/C REPAIR COMPLETE SERVICE & A/C REPAIR

s” our own.

rd

Backflow Tankless Gas Heaters Water Heaters Drain Cleaning

Dr. Christopher D. Smith small animal and exotics

Dr. Henry Allen Brunz small animal Photos by Debra Todd

■

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

m

■

954.771.8520

State License # CFC039965 1058 NE 43rd Court • Oakland Park, FL • 33334

954-566-1100 18

A RT L IVE! 201 6 C H A I RWOM A N

Jan Nouss

E D I TO R IAL IN T E R N S

Daniel Myers • Sam Rosser A SS I STANT EDI TO R

Winifred Glunt P U BLIS H E R

Richard Rosser C R E AT I VE DIRE C TO R

Susan Rosser

advertising information A DV E RT I S I N G SA L E S

circulation

• Family Owned Operated Dr.&Rudd C. Nelson • Residential | Commercial | New Construction small animal

small animal

A R TS EDITO R

Carrie Bennet

Richard Rosser 954-234-8518 or email Richard@lhpmag.com

d next visit.

Dr. Laurie Phillips

P H OTOGRAPHERS

Joe Yerkovich • Jeff Graves

Bill Heaton • Chris Peskar • Richard Stephen

al Clinic • • • •

CONTRIBUTORS

Wendall Abern • Danielle Charbonneau Erica and Jan Davey • Amanda Jane • Ewa Perez Marie Puleo • Lupé and Gaspar Somerset Jim “Chiefy” Mathie • Al Siefert • Jill Selbach James Terlizzi • Donna Torrey • Martin Zevin

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Lighthouse Point is published monthly by Lighthouse Point Publishing and delivered free of charge to selected residents and businesses in Pompano Beach and Hillsboro Mile.

Copies of Lighthouse Point are available at Whole Foods Market, Chick-fil-A, Lito’s, The Nauti Dawg Café, Red Fox Diner, The Lighthouse Point Library, UPS and Offerdahl’s Café in the Shoppes of Beacon Light, Elite Force Martial Arts and Stonegate Bank.

please contact us

Drop us a line and let us know what you’re thinking.

Lighthouse Point magazine is all about community. Your ideas and comments are important to us. All letters to the editor may be edited for grammar and length. Send letters to: Editor, Lighthouse Point magazine 2436 N. Federal Hwy. #311 • Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 or email info@lhpmag.com Deadlines for camera-ready art and prepayment of ads are due on the first day of the preceding month of publication. All on-going ads must be canceled by the first day of the preceding month of publication. lhpmag.com 954-998-7779 Lighthouse Point Magazine is owned and published 12 times per year by Lighthouse Point Publishing, LLC. Copyright 2015 by Lighthouse Point Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the prior written consent of Lighthouse Point Publishing, LLC. Requests for permission should be directed to: info@lhpmag.com

We Know Real Estate & Mortgages Margaret C. Antoon, MBA 954-224-8283

CALL AND ASK ABOUT OUR FLEXIBLE COMMISSIONS

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES • LISTING • SELLING • RENTING

• PURCHASES • REFINANCES • CONVENTIONAL, FHA or VA • JUMBO LOANS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Margaret C. Antoon Broker/Owner 38 Years of Experience NMLS312665

ing

w

Ne

t Lis

In the Heart of Lighthouse Point

Dawn Marie Kelleher

305-393-2104

Located at 1941 NE 27th Ct. Lighthouse Point and priced to sell at $412,900. Great 3/2 corner property with fenced pool area. Open living area for entertaining spacious master bath with dual sinks, tile and wood floors.

ACM Real Estate and Funding Group A Full Service Real Estate, Mortgage and Property Management Firm

OFFICE VENETIAN ISLE SHOPPING CENTER • 3640 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY • LIGHTHOUSE POINT

acmrealestate@msn.com • www.acmrealestate.com • 954-224-8283

BankUnited CHOiCe ReVOLVinG Line OF CRedit FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Whether your business needs

Features:

are large or small, you can get

unsecured line of credit can be

• • • • • • •

used to supplement cash flow,

Plus, link your line of credit to any BankUnited business

take advantage of unexpected

checking account to easily draw on your funds.

peace of mind with BankUnited’s Choice Revolving Line of Credit for small businesses. This

Credit line up to $35,000 No collateral required Competitive variable interest rate Revolving terms with a 48 month maximum No prepayment penalty No draw down period Easy application process with fast decisions

business opportunities, seasonal purchases, expand your business, or cover expenditures. Applying is easy and quick, with reduced paperwork and in most cases,

VISIT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCH TO OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY. LiGHtHOUse pOint 2500 North Federal Highway 954-783-4711

a credit decision within two business days.

This is not a commitment to lend. Loans subject to credit approval. Program, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. BankUnited reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time without notice. Other restrictions, limitations and fees may apply. BankUnited Choice Revolving Line of Credit is only available to qualified business applicants with annual revenues up to but not exceeding $1 million. Please contact a BankUnited representative for additional details.

www.bankunited.com

CREATIVELY

Speaking BY SUSAN ROSSER

Saturday Cabin Fever Some days are worse than others. Lately, I have had a string of dull weekends. Last Saturday, I woke up with a headache, which only served to remind me that I now have a half-cocktail limit; anything more and I wake up in the morning with a completely self inflicted pain in my head which feels as if someone has placed my head in a pressure cooker. I had planned on a Saturday morning yoga class to kick off my weekend, but even the thought of reaching for my toes in a sweltering room filled with sweaty people infinitely more flexible than I am was about as appealing as a meeting with a tax attorney. So I lay in bed perusing Facebook and Instagram, where it seemed as if everyone I had ever met in my entire life was wine tasting in Napa, touring lighthouses in Maine or bicycling in the Berkshires.

So what’s a girl to do? I decided to treat myself to a Starbucks and a pedicure. I get my coffee and walk next door to the nail salon and ask if Patricia is available. “Nooo, she’s on vacation in the Keys.”

You’ve got to be kidding me. There I was feeling sorry for myself because I am not on vacation only to find out even my favorite nail tech is traveling and enjoying the lazy days of summer.

My dear and sensitive husband detected my bad mood (I can’t imagine what gave it away—was it the moping or the general sense of gloom?) and offered to take me out to a lovely lunch. Great, I love lunch.

We arrive at the restaurant where the hostess leads us to the least desirable table in a mostly empty restaurant. We politely ask for a different table and are seated at an intimate booth. But somehow her initial plan to hide us in a rear corner by the kitchen made me feel as if I was some sort of undesirable patron who should be hidden from all the fabulous people.

22

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

The next weekend, determined not to let myself fall into the trap of another dull and boring Saturday, I made it to yoga class. In the afternoon my son asked for a ride to Town Center Mall where he was meeting a friend. I decided to do a little shopping of my own while I waited for him—retail therapy to the rescue. As I started down the hallway, a woman approached me with a terrible look of concern. She seemed so distraught that for a moment I thought she was looking for a lost child. Nope. She just wanted to sell me a miraculous face cream. She said “Don’t kill me, but I have a cream that may help you with those sunspots on your face.” I politely declined. But I still wasn’t in a great mood (after all, I was just at the mall, not in Napa Valley,) so I turned around and said “Ya know, maybe I should kill you, because I am in no mood to be told I look like crap today.” My guess is that she is not going to sell a whole lot of face cream if she leads with an insult.

Trying to focus on the positive, I remind myself that while she may have gorgeous skin, I would not want to trade places with her. Additionally, any spot I have on my face (which I prefer to call freckles) are kisses from the sun earned from years spent enjoying the outdoors.

So although I was feeling sorry for myself because I wasn’t eating lobster in Maine, strolling down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris or whale watching in Montauk, I knew I had it pretty good.

And I was right. Later that day I got some bad news about an old friend which reminded me to appreciate all the wonderful things I do have. My great-grandmother always said “If we all put our troubles in the middle of the room, we would all take back our own.”

B E CO M E A M E M B E R O F F LO R I DA’ S P R E M I E R R E S O RT C LU B .

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR “MEMBER FOR A DAY” PASS .

FOR A LIMITED TIME, NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE A $2,400 SPENDING CREDIT. A modernized Mediterranean Resort Village spanning over 300 acres, Boca Raton Resort & Club and Boca Beach Club have every imaginable amenity. The stories begin here with the addition of the FLOWRIDER wave simulator, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa, and the private half mile beach. In your Premier playground, there’s plenty of time for after-hours and weekend socializing, deal-making on the golf courses or tennis courts, or working on your mind and body in one of two health clubs.

Whether it’s business or pleasure, you’ll only find it all at these two world class resorts.

TO S CH E D U L E YO U R P R I VATE TO U R , P L E A S E CO NTAC T P R E M I E R CLU B M E M B E R S H I P SA L E S AT 5 61 - 4 47- 3 1 0 0 .

5 0 1 E A S T C A M I N O R E A L , B O C A R ATO N , F LO R I DA 3 3 4 3 2 | T E L 5 61 . 4 47. 3 0 0 0 | B O C A R E S O RT. CO M

AROUND THE Point PEOPLE TO KNOW • THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO

SHOW TIME Experience movies in a whole new way—in the pool.

Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.

WHERE Houston Sworn Aquatic Center, 901 N.W. 10 St. WHEN Friday, August 5 TIME 8pm PRICE Free

TAPPED IN

Take a night off and enjoy Old Town Untapped, Pompano Beach's very own monthly Craft Brew & Arts Festival! A night filled with free craft beer samples from Pompano's own breweries, live music, food trucks, art and more. Located in the heart of Downtown Pompano at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCa).

Can you guess where in town this photo was taken? Send your answer to info@lhpmag.com. The first five readers to guess correctly will be featured in the next edition of Pompano!

WHERE Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 N.E. First St. WHEN Friday, August 5 TIME 6-9pm PRICE Free admission.

Starry Night

Music under the Stars will feature tunes from D Funk and the R&B band Flo Band.

Join in on the fun for a casual, relaxing night of music and fun WHERE The Great Lawn, corner of E. Atlantic and N. Pompano Beach Blvds.

WHEN Friday, August 12 TIME 7-9pm PRICE Free For more information, please call 954-786-4111.

24

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

MYSTERY PHOTO

Watch This

Enjoy a movie under the stars.

Movies on the lawn is a monthly event in Pompano Beach. Families can bring their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to watch a film together. This month's movie is “The Lorax,” based on Doctor Seuss' children's book.

WHERE The Great Lawn, corner of E. Atlantic and N. Pompano Beach Blvds.

WHEN Friday, August 19 TIME 8pm PRICE Free

This is where we took our Mystery Photo last month.

Did you guess right?

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016–2017 SCHOOL YEAR

ESTABLISHED IN 1960

BELIEVE IN YOUR FAITH

•

BELIEVE IN YOUR CHILDREN

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS STREAM And LEgo RoboTicS HydRoponicS & AERoponicS pLAnT gRowTH TEcHnoLogy • TEcH cLub • digiTAL cLASS • MATH 24 gAMES cLub • FAMiLy SciEncE LAb nigHTS • SpAniSH in ALL gRAdES • SpAniSH FoR HERiTAgE SpEAkERS • SpAniSH, FREncH, & And iTALiAn cLubS • bALLET • iRiSH STEp dAncE • cHoREogRApHy Hip Hop • MAxScHoLAR onLinE REAding • dRAMA • cHESS cLub • bAnd • VioLin • book cLubS • EnEwSLETTER • gRApHic dESign • youTH ToASTMASTERS • dEbATE • coMpuTER coding • FiELd TRipS • ARTEoLogy And cRAFTS • pAinTERS’ pALETTE • cREATiVE cuLinARy cLub • FASHion dESign • STudy & oRgAnizATionAL SkiLLS • VidEo TELEViSion pRoducTion • 3d pRinTing • •

19 Valedictorians or Salutatorians have been St. Joan of Arc School Alumni at local high schools in the past 10 years, reaffirming that St. Joan of Arc is a foundation for the future!

•

High academic standards

•

State-of-the-art Sports Arena

•

Christ-centered community of faith

•

Brand new all-weather Gazebo with lunch service

•

Emphasis on social justice and service

•

Extended care available daily in a safe and secure campus

SJA SPORTS TEAMS

•

Technology skills essential in the 21st Century

•

Fully accredited with state-certified staff

• TRAVEL FLAg FooTbALL gR. 7-8

•

30+ clubs including academics, sports and fine arts

•

Pre-Kindergarten 3 – 8th Grade

•

1:1 Digital learning environment 1st–8th Grade with

•

Pre-Kindergarten 4 tuition discount available

take home iPads in middle school

•

Accepting Step Up for Students scholarship participants

boys teams

• inTRAMuRAL FooTbALL gR. • SoccER gR.

5-8 5-8 • cRoSS counTRy gR. 4-8 • bASEbALL gR. 6-8 • TEnniS gR. 5-8 • goLF gR. 5-8 • bASkETbALL gR.

girls teams

5-8 5-8 • cHEERLEAding gR. 5-8 • FLAg FooTbALL gR. 5-8 • SoccER gR. 5-8 • cRoSS counTRy gR. 4-8 • SoFTbALL gR. 5-8 • TEnniS gR. 5-8 • goLF gR. 5-8

5-8

stjoan.org

• VoLLEybALL gR.

• bASkETbALL gR.

For inFormation, please call mrs. Debora braDley 561.392.7974 • inFo_school@stjoan.org 501 sW 3rD avenue, boca raton, Fl 33432 • 12 minutes From lighthouse point!

AROUND THE

Point

Silver Anniversary The Olympia Flame Diner in Deerfield Beach celebrates 25 years in business

Stop by the diner on August 15 to help them celebrate its anniversary.

Customers can join the revelry and receive 25 percent off their meals all day. Enjoy a big breakfast, Greek salad or gyro for lunch, or a turkey pot pie for dinner. With a diverse menu, it’s easy to find something you’ll love at “The Flame.” Olympia Flame Diner, 80 S. Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, 954-480-8402

REFLECTIONS

Date Night Parents, enjoy a night out and leave entertaining the kids to the experts. Children ages 5 to 12 will have a blast playing games, making new friends, creating unique arts and crafts projects and eating pizza while under the care of dedicated recreation professionals. Space is limited, so be sure to register early.

WHERE Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. Sixth Street WHEN Friday, August 12 TIME 6-11pm PRICE $10 per child For more information, please call 954-786-4111

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) has a new exhibition that will encourage viewers to playfully reflect on their own sense of identity. “SWIMMING with NARCISSUS,” curated by Pompano Beach artist Lisa Rockford, is a series of atypical self-portraits by a variety of artists and photographers. Instead of creating realistic depictions of the self, each artist took a contemporary approach. Representations of the self may be distorted and altered, resulting in a diverse embodiment of identity. Each piece is thus a conceptual meditation on the psyche, rather than the body.

WHERE Bailey Contemporary Arts,

41 N.E. First St. WHEN July 6-August 13 TIME Tuesday through Friday: 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm PRICE Free

26

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

the best service. world-class marketing and resources through our global network. our global network produces over one million transactions and connects tens of thousands of buyers and sellers annually. over one million transactions valued at $321 billion in annual home sales over 500 companies

3,500 offices 120,000 sales associates

Do you know?

Do you know?

Do Doyou you know? know?

Keyes is #1 in sales in Broward and Miami/Dade Keyes does over 4.4 billion annually in sales Keyes hasis offices Keyes is37 #1 in sales in Broward and Miami/Dadel Keyes Keyes is#1 #1inin sales sales ininBroward Broward and andMiami/Dadel Miami/Dadel Keyes hasdoes over associates does2,600 over over 4.4 4.4 billion billion annually annually ininsalesl salesl Keyes Keyes does over 4.4 billion annually in salesl Keyes

Keyes Keyeshas has37 37officesl officesl Keyes has 37 officesl hasover over2600 2600associatesl associatesl Keyes Keyeshas has over 2600 associatesl Keyes We bring you the power of our worldwide invitaAs an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of

Keyes is Local • Keyes is Global

KeyesisisGlobal Global Keyes KeyesisisLocal Local• • Keyes

tion-only network, Leading Real Estate Compathe World®, our company is a global - not just local nies of the World®. As a global organization, we real estate company working on your behalf. Leading RE provides world-class marketing and resourc-® ® connect tens of thousands of buyers and sellers As an As affiliate an affiliate of Leading of Leading RealReal Estate Estate Companies Companies of the of the World World , our , our company company is aisglobal a global - not - not justjust local local - real - real estate estate company company every year.allowing Our network dominates inservice. home es, allowing to behalf. provide the very best service.

Our working working on your onus your behalf.

Leading Leading RE provides RE provides world-class world-class marketing marketing and and resources, resources, allowing us to usprovide to provide the the veryvery bestbest service.

OurOur organization organization produced produced more more home home sales sales volume volume in 2014 in 2014 than than anyany national national realreal estate estate network, network, $321 $321 billion, billion, representing representing sales units among the top 500 U.S. real estate organization produced more home sales volume in ® one one million million transactions.

Asover anover affiliate oftransactions.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World , our company is a global - not just local - real estate c firms, and overall was allowing responsible for one million 2014 than any national real estate network, $321 working on your behalf.

Leading RE provides world-class marketing and resources, us®to the very bes ®provide We We bring bring you you the the power power of our of our worldwide worldwide invitation-only invitation-only network, network, Leading Leading RealReal Estate Estate Companies Companies of the of the World World . As . aAsglobal a global Our organization produced more home sales volume in every 2014 than any national real estate network, $321 billion, rep sales unites in 2014. billion, representing over one organization, organization, we we connect connect tenstens of thousands of million thousands oftransactions. buyers of buyers andand sellers sellers every year. year.

Our Our network network dominates dominates in home in home sales sales units units among among

Keyes is Local • Keyes is Glob

the the top top 500 500 U.S.U.S. real real estate estate firms, firms, andand overall overall waswas responsible responsible for for oneone million million sales sales unites unites in 2014. in 2014. over one million transactions.

WeMORE bring you SALES theSALES power ofINour worldwide invitation-only network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. As a MORE U.S. HOME U.S. HOME VOLUME VOLUME IN 2014 2014 organization, weREAL connect tens of thousands of buyers and sellers every year. Our network dominates in home sales un THAN THAN ANYANY NATIONAL NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE BRAND BRAND the top 500 U.S. real estate firms, and overall was responsible for one million sales unites in 2014.

Interested in selling?

Interested in buying?

Interested In joining us?

Call: 954.782.4422

Volume Volume shownshown ,n billions ,n billions of dollars of dollars

over 50 countries

KEYES HAS BEEN AWARDED THE 2015 NATIONAL TITAN AWARD FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY

300

•

300

The • Keyes The Keyes Company Company Leading Leading Real Estate Real Estate Companies Companies of the of Worl<f­ the Worl<f­

MORE U.S. HOME SALES VOLUME IN 2014 RE/MAX RE/MAX Volume shown ,n billions of dollars THAN ANY NATIONAL REAL ESTATE BRAND Coldwell Coldwell Banker Banker KellerKeller Williams Williams Century Century 21 21 Berkshire Berkshire Hathaway Hathaway Home Home Services Services Prudential • Prudential The Keyes Company Sotheby's Sotheby's International International Realty Realty Leading Real Estate Companies of 200 the Worl<f­ 200 ERA ERA RE/MAX Real Living Real Living Coldwell Banker Realty Realty Executives Executives Keller Williams Better Better Homes Homes & Gardens & Gardens HomeHome Smart Smart21 Century ,so ,so

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Prudential Sotheby's International Realty ERA 100 100 Real Living Realty Executives Better Homes & Gardens HomeSmart so so

ActualActual membef' membef' stat,st,cs stat,st,cs for Lead,ngRE for Lead,ngRE and estimates and estimates for oth« for 11etwolts oth« 11etwolts using average using average sales units salesp,e,r units agent p,e,r agent and average and average sa1es pm:e sa1esfor pm:e firms for1nfirms each1nrespective each respective networknetwork from pubhshed from pubhshed sourcessources f<>f 2014 f<>fproduction.

2014 production.

300 WE DOMINATE WE DOMINATE IN HOMES IN HOMES SALES SALES UNITS UNITS 500 U.S. 500 U.S. REALREAL ES TATE ES TATE FIRMS FIRMS FOR FOR THE THE TOP TOP

•

200

,so

The • Keyes The Keyes Company Company LffdingLffding RMI bt.teCom�of RMI bt.teCom�of tt.�� tt.�� • Coldwell • Coldwell Banker Banker • Keller • Keller Williams Williams • RE/MAX • RE/MAX WE DOMINATE IN HOMES• SALES UNITS Unaffiliated • Unaffiliated FirmsFirms • ES Berkshire • TATE Berkshire Hathaway Hathaway FIRMS FOR THE TOP 500 U.S. REAL Home Home Services Services • Century • Century 21 21 • Sotheby's • Sotheby's International International Realty Realty • The Keyes Compa • ERA • ERA • Better • Better Homes Homes & Gardens & GardensLffding RMI bt.teCom� Coldwell Banker • Realty • Realty Executives Executives • • HomeSmart • HomeSmart • Keller Williams OtherOther • RE/MAX • Real • Living Real Living • Unaffiliated Firms • Prudential • Prudential

•

100

Top 500 Top fOf500 2014 fOfproduction 2014 production Source:Source: REAL Trends REAL Trends

Interested Interested in in selling? selling?

Interested Interested in in buying? buying?

Interested Interested In In joining joining us? us? so 954.782.4422 954.782.4422 Call: Call:

“Don’t you owe it to yourself to find out why?”

Don DonWillis, Willis,District District Sales SalesManager Manager

• • • • • • • •

Berkshire Hathaw Home Services Century 21 Sotheby's Interna ERA Better Homes & G Realty Executives HomeSmart Other Real Living Prudential

4301 4301 N Federal N Federal Hwy, Hwy, Lighthouse Lighthouse Point, Point, FL FL Source: REAL Trends Top 500 fOf 2014 production Fax: Fax: 954.783.9396 954.783.9396

Actual membef' stat,st,cs for Lead,ngRE and estimates for oth« 11etwolts using average sales units p,e,r agent and average sa1es pm:e for firms 1n each respective network from pubhshed sources f<>f 2014 production.

Office: Office: 954.

954.

782.4422 782.4422 • Cell: • Cell: 561.

561.

789.3050 789.3050

Interested in selling?

Interested in buying? Interested In joining us?

Facebook: Facebook: https://,�n.vw.facebook.com/KeyesCompanyReattorsLighthousePoint https://,�n.vw.facebook.com/KeyesCompanyReattorsLighthousePoint http://www.donwillis.keyes.com Call: 954.782.4422 http://www.donwillis.keyes.com

ii)ii) !'b !'b K!!,,eS K!!,,eS Don Willis, District Sales Manager http://www.SouthFloridaCareerlnRealEslate.com/ http://www.SouthFloridaCareerlnRealEslate.com/

d!:.e d!:.e Keyes Keyes Cr:f Cr:f

IIEALESTAl'E•AIORl'QAGE•171t£ IIEALESTAl'E•AIORl'QAGE•171t£

� � � �

4301 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL Fax: 954.783.9396

llA,NC llA,NC •1,u uu.u •1,u uu.u C0"''""'1t�· C0"''""'1t�· �.,.. �.,..

...... ......

AROUND THE

Point

PERK UP

The Brew Series at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCa) will gather coffee enthusiasts to enjoy beverages and instruction by Blooming Bean Coffee Co. Each session includes: • Expert brewing instruction from local roaster, Blooming Bean Coffee Co. • Information and samples of three different roasts from Blooming Bean Coffee Co. • Coffee and treat pairings with home-baked goods from Lovewell Baking Co. • Bag of whole coffee beans to go.

Attendees must register through eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/the-brew-series-at-baca-session-one-tickets-26392067384

WHERE Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 N.E. First Street WHEN Saturday, August 13 TIME 10am-12pm PRICE $25 per session For questions, call BaCA at 954-786-7867 Space is limited

Brewin’ up a Storm It looks as though Pompano Beach will get a brand new brewery. Holy Mackerel Brewing is currently renovating a warehouse in hopes of opening a full-fledged brewery by the end of the year.

The man behind the name is Bobby Gordash, winner of the 1996 Sam Adams LongShot Homebrew contest. With beers like Panic Attack and Special Golden Ale under his belt, Pompano will welcome him with thirsty bellies. The Holy Mackerel Brewery Company plans to finish construction by the end of the year. Holy Mackerel will be the fourth brewery to root itself in the Pompano Beach community.

28

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Wine About it

The annual Pompano Fine Food and Wine Festival is quickly approaching. Enjoy food from your favorite local restaurants, including Café Maxx, Papa’s Raw Bar and many more. The festival boasts an extensive, prestigious selection of wines. Don’t miss this delectable dining opportunity.

WHERE Sheraton Suites, 555 N.W. 62 Street, Fort Lauderdale WHEN Tuesday, September 20, 2016 TIME

VIP 5:30-6:30, Main Event 6:30-9:00 PRICE VIP tickets are $85 each, or four for $300; Main Event tickets are $60 each or four for $200.

ROCK ON

UB40 (featuring Ali Campbell with Astro & Mickey Virtue, the founding members of the legendary reggae/ pop ensemble) blazed a multicultural, musical path with such global hits as “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You.” UB40 is coming to Pompano Beach for a series of summer dates. Special guest Jo Mersa Marley will open the show.

WHERE The Amp (Pompano Beach Amphitheater) WHEN Monday, August 15 TIME 8pm PRICE $25-$65 For more info visit theamppompano.com

LIC.#CGC031445

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL WALL AD DESIGN BY PHOTO GRAPHIC PRESS, INC. (954) 816-3148

Point The Garden Lady Says…

AROUND THE

Plant a Living Sushi & Stroll Christmas Summer Walks Tree

Supplies!

Sip on a selection of craft sakes (sweet, sparkling,

By Donna Torrey or creamy) Back-to-school shoppers get ready: while strolling through the meandering Japanese gardens Florida’s tax-free holiday weekend is August 5 - 7. While new restrictions at Morikami. Listen to bamboo stalks, knocking in the warm have made this year’s tax-free holiday Florida breeze. Admire the artistry and exoticism of Morikami’s a bit less cheery shortened The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow (with too atall, and are massive bonsai garden. Relax by a waterfall, or get energized holiday from ten days, to three, this means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage. and more limitations on spending) by the vibrant beats of Fushu Daiko, Morikami’s roaring taiko child, I used to get very sad thinking about all the trees Please, if you own one, shoppers don’t plant it outside. will still be able toThey buy just cuisinethat andChristmas sushi is served in Morikami’s thatdrummer. were cut, Pan-Asian but then I learned tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape.

Fortunately, there clothing items under $60 and school Cornell Cafe, whileinthe museum’s is a unique placereally to excellent supplies without for wish three to days. farming is big business many states and store considered a are some choices for thosetax who have the holiday a tax shop for worldly gifts. renewable resource. a living holiday tree that Last can year be planted intoincluded the landscape, break on the first $750 of a computer.

Although that knowledge me Gardens feel better, for some, arboretum.

WHERE Morikami Museum &made Japanese at 4000 Morikami creating a Christmas memory This year there will be Park Rd., Beach it could stillDelray be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, no Southern tax breakRed on Cedar (Juniperus WHEN Friday, August 12 and Friday,an September 9 from 5:30-8:30pm people who would rather choose alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is computers. the Arizona cypress Foodartificial, and drinks included.

Advance Still,evergreens as twoPRICE options: or not an actual living tree.admission to the (Cupressus arizonica). Both make a striking, low gardens is $7 for anyone over the age of 11 and $5 for kids ages the old What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird 4-10. Children under 4 are free. Tickets at the door are $1 more. adage attractors, both for nesting and as a food source. They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores.

The Taiko drum performance is $2 per person, sold on a first-come, goes, to around 25 feet, prefer every full sun and are drought tolerant.

While these make houseplants, they first-served basis. nice For more info, pleaseunfortunately, visit http://morikami.org/ event/sushi-stroll-summer-walks/ Best of all, their pyramidal grow to be quite large, and quickly! The result is that they penny shape makes the perfect LHP are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you Christmas tree! counts.

Happy guessed it) the outside world! shopping.

Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has Garden gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi turned into an environmental menace! Norfolk Island pines Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnasgardengate.com are considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal

Beauty Spot Beauty of the Spot Month

Beauty Spot of the Month Award for November, selected by Erica Davey, The Butterfly Lady.

30

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Photo by Jan Davey

Congratulations to Donald Pemberton of 2272 N.E. 31 St., 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

PHOTO BY JAN DAVEY

OF THE MONTH

Quality Medicine, Compassionate Care

(954) 942-5955 Open 7 days a week!

Preventative Care & Medical Treatment Routine & Complex Surgeries Advanced In-House ST WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER Laboratory Complete Dental Suite Luxury Boarding & Grooming Exotic Pet Care Acupuncture Services

Conveniently Located!

4771 N. Federal Hwy Pompano Beach AcaciaAnimalHospital.com

Check Out Our Sister Hospital!

Since 1968

Seiler Animal Hospital 5800 N. Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale (954) 491-1222

AROUND THE

Point

CityBeat

BY MARIE PULEO

New County-Approved Loan Program Helps Property Owners Go Green

Property owners in Lighthouse Point now have an opportunity to receive financing for a wide range of energy-saving, renewable energy and wind resistance improvements to their homes or businesses through a program recently adopted by Broward County.

Lighthouse Point has opted to be a participating city in the program – the property assessed clean energy (PACE) program – which provides upfront funding for qualifying improvement projects that property owners pay back through a non-ad valorem special assessment added to their annual property tax bill.

Eligible improvements include energy efficient air conditioning and heating systems, interior and exterior insulation, high-efficiency pool equipment, roof replacement or repair, solar panels, solar water heaters, charging stations for electric vehicles, and indoor and outdoor LED lighting fixtures. Hurricane protection improvements also qualify, such as high-impact windows and doors, and storm shutters.

Broward County has appointed two providers to administer the PACE program for residential and commercial projects: Ygrene and Renew Financial. Each has their own program guidelines, but in general, if property owners meet the application requirements, which are not based on FICA scores, they can borrow up to 15 to 20 percent of the assessed value of their property, as long as there’s at least 10 percent available equity in the property. Renew Financial will approve a maximum amount of $250,000 for residential projects and has no maximum amount for commercial projects.

Broward County has additional underwriting criteria that may affect the amount of PACE funding available to residential property owners.

Financing can be for 5 to 20 year terms, and up to 25 years for solar installations.

Fixed interest rates range from 6.75 percent to 7.42 percent for Ygrene, and 6.75 percent to 8.39 percent for Renew Financial. For commercial projects, Renew Financial offers customized terms of up to 20 years, with fixed interest rates that typically range from 5 to 7.5 percent. No payments are required up front. Program fees and closing costs are amortized in the financing.

Property owners are required to choose a contractor registered with the PACE program to carry out their improvement projects. Once a project is completed, the contractor is paid in full by the PACE provider. Depending on when the contractor is paid, property owners will receive their first bill either on their property tax notice of that same year, or the following year. If a property owner sells or refinances their property, Broward County will allow the special assessment to stay with the property.

More details about the PACE program can be found at broward.org/GoGreen/ EnergySense/Pages/PACE.aspx.

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE NEW CITY BUDGET Residents interested in learning more about the proposed city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016 can attend the following City Commission meetings: September 12 at 6:30pm – First Budget Public Hearing, including Fire Protection, Stormwater Utility and Residential Solid Waste Collection special assessments.

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

The meetings take place at Fletcher Hall, 2200 N.E. 38 Street in Lighthouse Point.

32

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Property Values in the City Continue to Rise The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016/17 shows assessed property values are up 5.94 percent from last year, which amounts to nearly $410,000 in additional budgeted revenue. Property values in the city have been rising steadily for the past five years, according to the Lighthouse Point Finance Department.

The taxable value of all properties in the city, both residential and commercial, was determined to be $2,092,881,945 by the Broward County Property Appraiser, as of Jan. 1, 2016.

Due to the increase in assessed property values, the city has been able to net more revenue from property taxes without increasing the millage rate it uses to calculate those taxes. The city’s operating millage rate has remained the same since fiscal year 2011/2012, and at 3.5893 mills, it is the third lowest in Broward County. It is set to remain the same in the upcoming fiscal year.

“The way we’ve been working on the budget for the last few years,” said Finance Director Frank DiPaolo, “is balancing it without increasing the millage rate, taking those increases in assessed values and net revenue to the bottom line, and making the budget work with what we have.”

“The goal is to not increase the tax rate,” DiPaolo said. “If it can be lowered, even better.”

A SINGLE-MINDED PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Introducing the new XT5 and CT6, the newest vehicles in Cadillac’s dynamic lineup.

Discover what is possible when an automotive company takes an uncompromising approach to design.

5101 N Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954.426.1800 www.coralcadillac.com COMPLETE MARINE REV 8_14.qxp 8/28/14 10:36 AM Page 1

“From Bottoms to Repower, WE DO IT ALL”

Authorized Dealer for:

l Full Service

On-Water Facility l Dockside Service & Repair l Fuel & Dockage l Parts l 50-Ton Marine Travelift l Sales/Brokerage l We Buy Boats

9 5 4 - 5 6 7 - B O AT

800 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach n www.completeboat.com AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

33

PLEASE SUPPORT

OUR PLACE for HEROES Dear Ne ighbors, int Heroes port for the Lighthouse Po We are writing to rally sup mmunity ine will immortalize our co Memorial Shrine. This shr ll as our in the Armed Forces as we members who have served ies in the s. We are one of the few cit Police and Fire Department the heroes some type of memorial for reg ion that does not have and our country. who have served our city is United building this place of honor One of the inspirations for research, Mr. Wilkinson. Based on our States Marine Dale Sloan e ever been ouse Point resident to hav Wilkinson is the only Lighth ears on g our country. His name app killed in action while servin , D.C. and Vietnam Wall in Washington Panel 20 West 128 on the tional Cemetery. he is buried in Arlington Na five rial to honor members of the Our goal is to build a memo brave first ces, along with our city’s branches of the Armed For d Fire Departments. responders in the Police an the Boy Life Scout and member of Ryan Kolb, a 15 year-old ke this ouse Point, is working to ma Scout Troop 238, of Lighth e Exchange his Eagle Scout Project. Th of t par a as lity rea a am dre Lighthouse ompano Beach, the City of Club of Lighthouse Point/P ly involved in ostle Church are also active Point and St. Paul the Ap or visit the s. Please contact one of us making the project a succes toric effort. website to support this his Chuck McLaughlin Fundraising Chair

Glenn Troast e Point Mayor, City of Lighthous 8 23 op Tro ut Boy Sco Committee Chairman

Our goal is to build a memorial to immortalize our past and enable us to look forward with hope and admiration. Frank McDonough Park is a symbol of our youth and the future. Placing this shrine in the northwest corner of the park will allow all to enjoy the beauty the park and remember those who have sacrificed to ensure are freedom and safety. As we embark on this long awaited project to honor those who honored us by serving and protecting our nation, we ask you to look to the future.

Help us memorialize our veterans and first responders by sponsoring the building of this symbol of patriotism in our community.

This memorial will help fulfill the dreams that many veterans in our community have held for years.

Please consider supporting and helping make this dream a reality to ensure that no service man or woman will ever fade from memory.

How to support the Lighthouse Point Heroes Memorial Shrine

Members of the community can support this historic venture in many ways. Community members may purchase bricks to be engraved in the shrine for $100 - $200, varying based on size. Furthermore, if you wish to sponsor the project, but do not wish to purchase a brick for a service man or woman, you may sponsor the planting of Italian cypress trees, the placement of benches, the laying of emblems upon the shrine, or the erecting of the flagpole. Visit lhpheroesmemorial. com or call Chuck at 954-547-3652 for more information on how to purchase a brick or otherwise sponsor the memorial shrine.

36

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

TO THE POINT columnists, departments and advice from local experts

TO THE POINT Fish Tales

Something’s Fishy Paul Scholar caught a snook on the intracoastal in 1965 when he was 11 at N.E. 7th. “I tied it to my bike to get it home. It was a great day,” he recalls about his childhood fihsing experience.

The champion “Sailsmen” of the 2016 Salt Water Slam boast their winning fish.

Got Fish? “Fish Tales” is less about how to catch fish, and more about the people who endeavor to catch them. Catch your first sailfish—send us a photo. Travel to Australia and catch a black marlin—we would love to share it with your

38

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

neighbors. Did your grandchild catch a ridiculously little fish, but it was his or her very first fish—please send those wonderful moments for all to enjoy. Email to richard@lhpmag.com or text to 954-234-8518.

Christina Cerrone went kite fishing in Key West in an attempt to catch some sailfish. Surprisingly, she and the others on the boat came in with a pair of wahoo, a bunch of mahi-mahi and a tuna, all on mono line.

DOCKAGE | STORAGE |SERVICE | PARTS | SALES

CALL RICK SAUL

Rick has been serving the local boating and automotive industries for over three decades. Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers recognize and appreciate his expertise, experience and honesty while serving them.

Your new Southeast Florida Crownline dealer

CROWNLINE We are proud to announce that we are your Southeast Florida exclusive Crownline dealer. Come take a look at our in-stock inventory.

With Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale locations, Boathouse Marinas offer inside storage for mega yachts, tenders and recreational boats, as well as new, used and brokerage boat sales. We are conveniently located on the water with our service and parts departments available for all boats and sizes, including engine and hull repairs, bottom painting, expert boat detailing, electronics and generator services.

With dockside service for your convenience

954.943.3200

599 South Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach â&#x20AC;˘ boathousemc.com

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

39

TO THE POINT On The Waterfront

Eat ’em to Beat ’em T

BY JIM MATHIE

he best tasting seafood secret is out. Whole Foods Market recently started selling lionfish in all 26 of their Florida stores. Now there will be no keeping this seafood secret from going mainstream. And that’s a good thing. Selling them directly to the consumer is one way to help with the “eat ’em to beat ’em” philosophy.

When properly prepared, the pure white filet has a somewhat flaky texture that is a bit firmer than halibut. It has an almost sweet, freshwater fish flavor. It’s a great eating fish, whether it’s fried, baked, sautéed or prepared into a ceviche.There’s even the “Lionfish Cookbook” available from reef.org, now in its second edition. The cookbook not only gives you great recipes using lionfish in appetizers and entrées, it gives great information on how to effectively catch, handle and prepare lionfish.

Although diving is still the best way to harvest lionfish, the ordinary consumer doesn’t even have to get wet. Now they can just head to Whole Foods Market.

An invasive species

Lionfish have a ferocious appetite, eating many juvenile reef fish including baby grouper and snapper. As an invasive species, there are few natural predators of lionfish in this area. Left unchecked, our prized food fish resources will dwindle.

Lionfish are typically found in the Pacific but were first spotted in South Florida off Dania Beach in 1985. A documented aquarium release in 1992 during Hurricane Andrew released six lionfish into Biscayne Bay. By 2000, they were found in Georgia and the Carolinas.

40

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Up until recently, only divers knew how appetizing lionfish are. A few restaurants and local seafood stores had them available, but lionfish hadn’t gone mainstream yet.

Divers have been great in adding lionfish to their catch, and many lionfish derbys have been held throughout Florida. This past April, the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) approved additional incentives to encourage divers to harvest more lionfish. If divers remove 50 or more lionfish between May 14 and September 30, they will receive a commemorative coin and T-shirt. The diver will be featured in the FWC’s Lionfish Hall of Fame and be eligible for prizes, including lionfish harvesting gear, fuel cards and dive tank fills. The FWC has even created the title of Florida Lionfish King or Queen for the person who harvests the most lionfish during that time period.

A word of caution

From an underwater hunting standpoint, Florida spiny lobster and lionfish co-habitat is the same area. Here is a word of caution: if you see spiny lobster in the reef, then be aware, lionfish are usually nearby. The lionfish have 18 venomous spines for protection and getting stung is agony. Special harvesting tools designed to make spearing them easier and safer are available. The pole spears are modified specifically for lionfish, and there’s even a lionfish ZooKeeper® device, which allows the diver to place them directly into a protective tube. The safest way to deal with a lionfish is to trim the spines entirely.

Unlike most fish, lionfish don’t swim very fast, so they are relatively easy to shoot. Lionfish harvesting is a great way to eventually transition to full-scale spearfishing while also protecting the reef.

In locations where the divers have been able to harvest lionfish, the population has been contained.

However, getting the commercial divers involved will require a financial incentive. Having Whole Foods Market sell lionfish helps with the economic rules of supply and demand. As the consumer realizes how tasty lionfish are, the demand will increase and the seafood secret will be less and less a secret. And that’s called a winwin on the waterfront.

Jim ‘Chiefy’ Mathie is the author of Catching the BUG, the Comprehensive Guide to Catching the Spiny Lobster, and Catching the Spear-it! The ABC’s of Spearfishing. He served 30 years with Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue retiring as a Division Fire Chief. Starting in September, he will be the Editor-at-Large of the new Deerfield Beach! magazine.

TO THE POINT Interior Motives

Office Space

BY EWA PEREZ

Even in these modern high-tech times, when data and information can be conveniently stored in tiny USB devices, we still have a physical space in our homes in which to keep and file away documents and objects we consider important.

Now You See It

When you work an entire day, what could be better than closing your desk and forgetting about it?

Molteni & C. Segreto wooden wall desk

Powercube

Feel the power, or rather take advantage of it.

If your desk is cluttered, this may be your saving grace. touchofmodern.com

Teamwork

Gather the whole team around this steampunkesque work table. Chairs included. Wilkes Industrial Loft Reclaimed Pine Iron 4 Swivel Stools Desk Dining Table kathykuohome.com

Look into the Light

Light up your work station with this antique-looking, yet modernperforming lamp.

Franklin Industrial Loft Vintage Brass Pulley Table Lamp | Kathy Kuo Home kathykuohome.com

Treasure Files

This is the perfect storage device for those that don’t care to hide their files, but instead want to decorate with them. Set of three Yuma Industrial Loft trunks. kathykuohome.com Ewa Perez is an interior designer at Greight Spaces in Pompano Beach. For more information, visit greightspaces.com

42

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

WE’REEXPANDING...

EARLY EDUCATION • Infant Care • Toddlers • Preschool • VPK • Kindergarten • Aftercare • Summer Camp 2458 N. Federal Highway In the Shoppes of Beacon Light Lighthouse Point, Florida

We’re Expanding!

(954) 782-2226

UNIQUE BENEFITS

TOP NOTCH CURRICULUM

• STEM Program (Preschool and Kindergarten) • Whole Language Program • PBS (Positive Behavior Certified Program)

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

• Music Class • Soccer Class • Kids Yoga/Pilates • Bilingual Studies • Healthy living/Fitness Fun • Introduction to Technologies • Drama • Meet the Masters Art Program • Top Chef Culinary Class • American Sign Language for All ages

• Hours 7:00-6:00pm • Full-time/Part-time Programs • Nutritional Meals included • Safety/Secure Facility coded entrance Bio-metric Sign in/out • Closed Circuit Cameras • Lifecubby (Teacher-Parent Communication System) • Certified/Experienced Teachers - Small Student Class Ratio • Largest Playground with Sports Field & Water Area • No TVs or Electronic Distractions

100% Compliance with County & State for over 10 Years

GETTINGBIGGER&BETTER Visit us at: www.espreschool.com

COMING SOON — BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED

BRIGHT YOUNG SMILES

LIGHTHOUSE POINT’S PEDIATRIC & ADULT DENTAL SPECIALISTS

Temporary address is 2323 NE 26Th Ave., # 107, Pompano Beach

Dr. Jared Young and Dr. Catherine Young

Dr. Jared Young, is a board certified Pediatric Dentist, while Dr. Catherine Young, provides excellent General and Cosmetic Dentistry for our Adult Patients.

WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER YOU: A Warm and Friendly Dental Experience Saturday and Evening Hours • Dental Benefits are Welcome No insurance? No problem with Illumisure. Plans starting at just $25/month.

954 781 1855 • www.BrightYoungSmiles.com AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

43

TO THE POINT Tidbits & Trivia

Really?

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

MUSINGS ON SOMEWHAT-CURRENT EVENTS NIRP an ZIRP

We have been living with ZIRP, which is NIRP’s cousin, for the last seven-and-a- half-years. If you think ZIRP is bad, wait until you see NIRP. ZIRP stands for Zero Interest Rate Policy, which is set by the central bank. Its intended purpose is to stimulate job and economic growth. It also explains why your certificate of deposit only pays you six cents a month.

Enter NIRP, coming soon to a country near you. This is an acronym for Negative Interest Rate Policy. Translation: You pay the bank for holding your money.

Before you start laughing at the idea, be aware that the European Central Bank put negative interest rates in place two years ago. The only thing it stimulated is a demand for mattresses.

Sales in Europe are brisk for the new “Sleep Number” bed.

Instead of allowing you to choose a number for firmness, the bed comes with numbers for the combination to a safe built into the mattress. The safe occupies just half of the mattress. That is the firm side.

The Problem with Primates

A four-year-old boy, whom I have dubbed The Cincinnati Kid, caused a furor when he fell into the gorilla pit at the zoo. The actions of the zookeepers polarized the populace. One side favored shooting the gorilla, while the other wanted the animal tranquilized. Officials quickly discounted a third option: Shoot the parents and let the gorilla raise the kid.

I mention this incident because, as a result of it, zoos are planning to close their dangerous animal exhibits.

Ecologists have suggested that the lions, tigers, bears, gorillas, etc. be deposited in the Everglades to create a more varied

44

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

menu for the Burmese pythons. The hope is that the pythons will then eat fewer of our native species. What could possibly go wrong with this plan?

Primary Colors

It long has been thought that we, the people, elect the person who will be the nominee for president for each party. What a rude awakening we got from this year’s elections (or, as I call it, the Primary Cirque du Soleil).

First, the Democrats: The Democratic Party has super delegates. In reality, these are X-Men (and women). At the convention they may vote for anyone they like, as many times as they wish. They use their super powers to override the voters who cast ballots in the state primaries. As far as I know, they do not wear capes, nor can they fly.

The Republicans: They don’t have super delegates. They have “maybe” delegates. Maybe they will vote for you — unless they don’t like you, then maybe they won’t. If a candidate has 1,237 delegates on the first ballot, then he or she is the nominee. Period.

Unless, of course, the rules committee changes that number or decides that the candidate must have the letter “B” in his name.

Readers often ask where I get my ideas for this column. Simple. I refer to the “American Encyclopedia of Ideas, Unabridged.” Thanks to various book burnings, there are only three copies left in the world. I have one. The Democratic Party has one. The Republican Party has one.

My copy is well-worn.

Their copies are still in the original shrink wrap.

TO THE POINT Community Cooking

Sea Scallops

BY AMANDA JANE

with Parmesan pea purée INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic 8 ounces frozen peas 2 tablespoons creme fraiche 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese ¼ cup mint leaves Sea salt Pepper ½ pound sea scallops Lemon juice from half a lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS Fill a pan with cold water and bring to a boil. Add garlic, salt and peas. Cook until tender then drain, about 5 minutes. Add peas into a food processor with the creme fraiche, parmesan, and mint. Puree the ingredients until fully combined.

Season with salt and pepper. Put the sauce back into the saucepan and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, place the scallops into a bowl and season them lightly with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat.

Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat.

Place the scallops flat down onto the saucepan and cook, flipping once, until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.

To serve, coat the bottom of a plate with a layer of pea puree, spreading the puree from rim to rim. Serve the finished scallops hot, over top of the puree

Based in Lighthouse Point, Amanda Jane is the creator of the food blog Seasonally Jane where she shares her love of seasonally inspired cooking through original recipes and photography. Her blog celebrate the use of peak-season produce with an emphasis on organic whole foods and unique ingredients. Visit seasonallyjane.com for more ideas and recipes.

46

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Intentional, Christ-centered Education

Discipleship • Small Groups • Weekly Chapels DE & AP Courses • Modern Classrooms • STEM • Biomedical • Fine Arts State-of-the-Art Theatre • 45 Sports Teams • Expansive Athletic Fields

Tours available • Schedule yours today Go to ccaeagles.org/tours or call (954) 905-5100

Calvary Christian Academy, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially.

TO THE POINT Down to Business

Caring for our Furry Friends

A

cacia Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility that has been serving the pets in the Lighthouse Point area for over 50 years. Their professional veterinary team and dedicated staff members are committed to providing state of the art medical, surgical, and dental care to their patients.

Veterinary bills do not need to be feared. At Acacia, they advocate preventative healthcare and provide educational health and wellness information to their clients and to the public.

With their best interests in mind, preventative healthcare is the best way to keep your pet at home, in the park and by your side. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Acacia’s goal is to enhance your pet’s overall happiness and longevity and keep the bond between owner and pet intact through every step.

Their facility is open seven days a week and the team at Acacia has made it a point to really know their clients and pets.

Acacia’s environment facilitates that bond

48

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

beyond the home to keep your pet’s stay at its most comfortable. Let’s face it, we all worry about how our pets are doing behind closed doors when they are away from the home. Acacia’s practices help ease that stress for both you and your pets by treating both parties the way they would treat their own family. Each patent is treated with sensitivity to the pet’s life stage, medical issues and personality. Not only does Acacia provide their patients with respect and care, but they also nurture a positive hospital environment, valuing each member of their veterinary team and providing them the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

As reflected in their slogan, “quality medicine, compassionate care,” the hospital strives to provide high quality medical services, state-ofthe-art equipment and diagnostics, fair pricing, and superior customer service. Their clients are not only our customers, but also their friends and neighbors, and they value their continued trust and goodwill.

PHOTO BY JOE YERKOVICH

ACACIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PETS

TO THE POINT Personal Development

Take a Risk

BY CRAIG HALEY

I

recently heard an interview with Jiu-Jitsu legend, Eddie Bravo, talking about time when Conor McGregor, a UFC 145-pound champion, suddenly appeared in his gym.

Eddie was teaching class and looked over at a guy hitting the heavy bag. After a minute he realized it was the UFC featherweight champion. After exchanging pleasantries, Conor asked if he

getting tapped out. Most people don’t want anyone videoing some unknown guy getting the better of them in training and then posting it online. In other words, their egos get in the way of learning. Conor was the exact opposite.

Conor has a very extensive karate and kickboxing background and has trained in Jiu-Jitsu, though it’s not his forte. Conor asked to train with all of Eddie’s best guys. When he was done training with one he asked to train with another. He wasn’t afraid of looking bad, getting tapped out, or anything else. His mindset was, “This is a weak area of mine and I want to get it stronger.”

That “taking a risk” mentality is why Conor is so good and at the top of the featherweight division.

Where can you take more of a risk?

• • • •

could jump into the Jiu-Jitsu class that Eddie was teaching. Many UFC fighters had come into his gym to watch class, do drills and workout on their own, but none of them had ever wanted to roll (spar) with any of Bravo’s guys because they were afraid of looking bad or

Can you push yourself harder in your workouts?

How about your career?

Can you be more disciplined in your nutrition?

Can you learn something new that is difficult to master?

I love the saying “get comfortable being uncomfortable” because it means you are constantly stretching yourself and growing. It’s easy to fall into comfort zones and chill out.

The problem with that is that no one holds steady where they are.

When taking chances becomes a part of who you are, you will grow, Craig Haley is the Sixth Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

“If you are not moving forward, you are falling back.”

50

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

—Sam Waterson

CLOSET FACTORY COMPLETES THE HOME

Custom Closets | Home Office Suites | Entertainment Centers | Murphy Beds Pantries | Garage Systems | and Much More

$400 OFF

Any Organizational System over $2,500. Includes Installation.

Must present coupon at time of sale.

Expires 8/31/16

the art of organization 18 Months No Interest Financing.

Now Open on Saturdays!

Call 954.979.5150 For a FREE Professional Design Consultation www.closet factory.com Visit our Factory/Showroom 1650 S. Powerline Rd. • Suite E • Deerfield Beach Licensed and Insured: Broward - #04-11177A-FC-X

•

Palm Beach - #U-21559

•

Martin County - MCN-S6159

TO THE POINT Legal Matters

Where There’s a Will WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A WILL AND A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST?

M

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

any people mistakenly believe that if they have executed a Florida will, probate will be avoided when they pass away. This is not true.

In Florida, an estate will go into probate when a person owns a property in his or her name alone, without named beneficiaries. For example, if your spouse is deceased and the deed to your home is in both your names, that home will have to go through the probate process in court when you pass away. Likewise, if you have a brokerage account or bank account in your name, alone, with no one named as payable on death, that asset will also need to be probated upon your death.

The main purpose of a will is to designate who you want to get certain assets when you die. If you die without a will in Florida, the law still requires probate of your assets, and your beneficiaries are decided based on your closest living blood relatives. Florida law provides for an order of priority of blood relatives if someone dies without a will. If you are a Florida resident and own real estate in another state, it is likely that

two probates will be required: a primary probate in Florida, and a secondary probate (known as an ancillary proceeding) in the state where the property is located.

With cash assets such as bank accounts, certificate of deposits, brokerage accounts, annuities, life insurance policies, etc., you can avoid probate by designating one or more beneficiaries on the account. These beneficiaries will be entitled to the proceeds of that account upon your death, regardless of whether you have a will or what you may have indicated in your will. In other words, the designation of a beneficiary for a specific account takes precedence over anything stated in a will. The will only applies to those assets where no designated beneficiaries are named (or if the beneficiaries have died before you).

Therefore, one of the primary reasons many clients choose

52

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

to create a revocable living trust is to avoid probate on all their assets, particularly their home and real estate. I have many clients who own their primary home in Florida and a vacation home in another state. We create a revocable living trust in Florida and also prepare a quit claim deed to transfer the Florida property into the trust. An attorney in the other state can then prepare a deed transferring that property into the Florida Trust. This legal work will avoid probate in both states and allow for the quick-and-easy sale or distribution of the properties.

Some people choose to avoid probate by putting their intended beneficiary of the property on a deed, either as a joint owner or in what is commonly referred to as a “life estate deed.”

However, there are numerous potential risks involved in putting someone else’s name on the deed, including problems which arise if that person dies before you or if you later decide to remove that person from the deed. One of the advantages of a revocable living trust is it allows you to create an amendment to the trust at any point during your lifetime without having to change the deed. Once you have the revocable living trust created, you can also buy additional property in the name of the trust at any time, either in Florida or out of state.

The trust we prepare also provides that the successor trustee (the person or persons you designate to administer the trust after you pass away) can take over managing the assets of your trust if you become legally incapacitated. Legal incapacity is defined in the trust document with language that requires a written statement from two medical doctors indicating your inability to carry out your own legal affairs. The language allows your successor trustee to take over without a court order, but still provides you the protection of requiring written statements from two doctors.

In addition, it is much more difficult to contest a revocable living trust than a will. Your successor trustee can sell your properties and make distributions very quickly following your death, whereas the probate process required for a will generally takes nine months to a year.

I leave you with the words of wisdom my father left me: “May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.”

Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates and probate. He is also available for free consultations regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

Come see Dr. Jose A. Torres IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT WHERE YOU’RE MORE THAN JUST A PATIENT.

DR. J’s OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: • EKG • Health maintenance • Counseling as well as care for seniors

Dr. Torres is a family primary care physician and takes his time to listen and give you the necessary treatment.

• Complex adult health problems • Administer flu shot • Vitamin B12 • Phlebotomy (blood draws) • Ask about allergy testing

2211 E. SAMPLE ROAD, SUITE 101 • LIGHTHOUSE POINT • 954-942-7897

Now accepting most insurance plans, including: Medicare, Wellcare, Careplus, Florida Blue, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Multiplan (PHCS), Commercial Insurance, Aetna and other commercial insurance.

If you have an insurance plan and are not sure if you’re covered, call us today to find out at 954-9427897. One of our staff would be happy to assist you.

Peter M. Scerbo DMD, P.A.

DN16840

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

53

TO THE POINT It’s Electric

Let there be Lights

BY AL SIEFERT

W

954-942-6033 750 E. Sample Rd., Bldg. 1/3 • Pompano Beach www.ocmvans.com

54

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

e recently had a call to repair the lights in the kitchen of a condominium. This unit still had the original drop ceiling with four onelight, four-foot fluorescent lamps. We compared the cost of replacing the bulbs and ballast to rewiring the fixture and installing new LED bulbs. As it turned out, the LED bulbs were only slightly more expensive.

The two-light fixture will cost twice as much to change over, but should last a longer and be brighter than the old T-12 bulbs.

Many dimming devices have been redesigned to work with LED bulbs. The main complaint has been that the old dimmers would not completely turn off the bulb unless it had a separate on/off switch. The new dimmers should cost about the same as the old ones and are readily available.

In another matter, we had a call from a customer that was having a problem with his dryer tripping the circuit breaker. When we checked the circuit breaker, it was fused to the buss bar due to arcing. When this happens the buss bar will loose its ability to pass the voltage through the damaged area. We have seen panels that have burnt a hole in the buss bar and caused the circuit breaker to melt. This happened in his Zinsco/Sylvania panel, which is no longer approved by many insurance companies for this very reason.

Unfortunately, the solution is to replace the panel and all of the circuit breakers.

Cloth wiring continues to be a problem with insurance companies. We had a request from a real estate agent to prepare a quote for needed repairs found during a real estate inspection. This house was built in the early sixties and had cloth wiring without any ground wires. Although the wiring was in good condition, the insurance company wanted it to be replaced. To do this work would require replacing all of the wiring throughout the house, cutting the walls open to get the new wire in and possibly upgrading to meet many of the new codes. Fortunately for the seller, the buyer was willing to settle on a price without replacing the wiring.

Many of the old ways of doing things are no longer acceptable in today’s world, but improvements offer greater safety and a better quality of life.

Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of Al Siefert Electric. For more information call 954-493-9411.

ination Station Preschoo g a m I l at The Pink Church A Private Christian Preschool

Our little preschool has been serving local families since 1995, accepting children from 18 months through 5 years.

Call for a tour!

We Offer:

VPK Hands-on Learning Literacy based, engaging curriculum

Cooperative Playgroup MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Enrichment Activities Include: Art History, yoga, science,

Plea se jo one in us of for Janu our Ope nH ary 2 JanPulea 9 9AM ouses a – s one ry e30join Noon of 6P us Janu our OpeM–8PfMor n Ho ary 2 us 9 Janu ary 3 9AM–Noo es Plea 0 6PM–8 n se jo P one in us M of for Janu our Ope nH ar JanPuleay 29 9AM ouses a one ryse30join –Noon of 6P us Janu our OpeM–8PfMor ary 28 n Ho KINDERGARTEN — GRADE uses 9 9A JanPle one uarayse30joinM–Noon of ou 6PMu–s r Op 8PfMor Janu en H ar JanPuleay 29 9AM ouses Challenging Curriculum Challenging Curriculum one aryse30join –Noon of 6P us Janu our OpeM–8PfMor n Ho ar uses Advanced & Accelerated Janu y 29Math 9 AM– Challenging Curriculum ary 3 Programs Advanced & Accelerated Math for 0 6PM Noon Programs for Middle School –8PM Middle School

Lightouse Lighthouse Lighthouse Christian Christian Christian School School Lighthouse School Kindergarten – Grade 8 Lighthouse Christian Kindergarten – Grade 8 Lighthouse Christian School Lighthouse Christian School Kindergarten – Grade 8 Christian School Kindergarten – Grade 8 School Kindergarten – Grade 8

cooking, and music 2331 N.E. 26th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33062 ImaginationStationPreschool.org 954.941.7501 ext.4

Since 1974 Family Owned & Operated

Advanced & Accelerated Math Technology, Music, Art Programs Music, forCurriculum Middle SchoolLanguage Challenging Technology, Art & Foreign & Foreign Language Technology, Music, Art Math Advanced & Accelerated Challenging Curriculum Physical Education & After School Sports Physical Education & Foreign Language Programs for Middle School & After School Sports Advanced & Accelerated Math Challenging Curriculum After-School Care Program Kindergarten – Grade 8 Physical Education Technology, Music, Art Programs forCare Middle School After-School Program After School Sports & Foreign Language Advanced & Accelerated Math Challenging Curriculum A.I.S.F. Accreditation Technology, Music, Art A.I.S.F. Accreditation Programs for Middle School After-School Care Program Physical & ForeignEducation Language Advanced & Accelerated Math &Lighthouse After School Sports Christian School Technology, Music, Art A.I.S.F. Accreditation Programs for Middle School Beach Lighthouse Christian 2331 N.E. 26th Avenue •School Pompano Physical Education & Foreign Language After-School Care 2331 NE 26th Beach, FLProgram 33062 • 954.941.7501 www.lcsmariners.com & Avenue After• Pompano School Sports Technology, Music, Art www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org 954-941-7501 Lighthouse Christian School Physical Education & Foreign Language A.I.S.F. Accreditation After-School Care 2331 NE 26th Beach, FLProgram 33062 • 954.941.7501 & Avenue After• Pompano School Sports www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org Physical Education A.I.S.F. Accreditation After-School Care Program Christian School &Lighthouse After School Sports 2331 NE 26th Avenue • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 • 954.941.7501

A.I.S.F. Accreditation www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org After-School Care Program Lighthouse Christian School

2331 NE 26th Avenue • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 • 954.941.7501

A.I.S.F. Accreditation www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org Lighthouse Christian School

2331 NE 26th Avenue • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 • 954.941.7501 www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org

Lighthouse Christian School

2331 NE 26th Avenue • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 • 954.941.7501 www.Lighthouse-ChristianSchool.org

$40 off

Environmentally responsible services with guaranteed results

$40

Initial Service with Annual Service Agreement

Pest Management | Rodent Control Lawn, Ornamental, & Tree Care Termite Control & Prevention Mosquito | Whitefly | Africanized Bee

MillerPestControl.com | 954-421-6187 AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

55

SERVICE & A/C REPAIR

robert.friedman@edwardjones.com

Caring for your “kids” like they are our own.

Bayview Animal Clinic Give us a call today and make an appointment for your next visit.

40 Years in Business 4 Doctor Practice Emergency Services Digital x-ray ■ Surgery Local House Calls ■ Hospitalization Dentals Including X-Ray EKG/Blood Pressure/Ultrasound Eye Exams/Tonometry Convenient Drop Off Exams Routine Health Needs/Vaccinations Full In- House Laboratory Small Animals and Exotics

Dr. Rudd C. Nelson small animal

Dr. Christopher D. Smith small animal and exotics

Dr. Laurie Phillips small animal

small animal Photos by Debra Todd

2850 East Commercial Boulevard 44

Dr. Henry Allen Brunz

■

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

■

954.771.8520

Lighthouse Point Magazine | www.lhpmag.com

We’ve Moved!

Now conveniently located on Federal Highway Just North of Sample Rd.

Richard Lawson, Owner

3890 N. Federal Highway • 954 941-6257 • Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm and Sat, 8am-12pm 56

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

SUNSCREEN HELPS SUNSCREEN HELPS .. but a skin screening life. ..could but asave skin your screening could save your life.

Under the South Florida sun, not even the most effective sunscreen can keep us safe from all sunrelated skin damage. In fact, skin cancer is more prevalent here than anywhere else in the country.

Under the South Florida sun, not even the most effective sunscreen can keep us safe from all sunThat ’sskin whydamage.

BrowardInHealth North is offering a FREE skin cancer screening.* related fact, skin cancer is more prevalent here than anywhere else in the country.

The procedure is quick, painless and FREE, but due to high demand, it’s by appointment only.

That ’s why Broward Health North is offering a FREE skin cancer screening.* The procedure is quick, painless and FREE, but due to high demand, it’s by appointment only.

FREE SCREENING

FREE SCREENING Robert Bader, MD Dermatology Robert Bader, MD Dermatology Tuesday, August 23, 2016 • 5-7:30pm

Light refreshments Tuesday, August 23, 2016 •served 5-7:30pm Light refreshments served LOCATION: Broward Health North LOCATION: Comprehensive Cancer Center Broward Health North 201 E. Sample Road Comprehensive Cancer Center Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 201 E. Sample Road

Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Entrance is on the S.W. corner of the building behind medical plaza Entrance is on the S.W. corner of the building behind medical plaza

To register please call 954.759.7400 or visit BrowardHealth.org/events To register please call 954.759.7400

TO THE POINT Next Generation

Skin Deep

BY WINI GLUNT

THE TATTOO GENERATION GAP

Growing up, we were always told that tattoos and piercings will ruin your future. It was a very one-sided argument, but my mother stuck to it. She thought that by adorning our temples with art, we would be seen as unfit for employment.

I guess to her it was more like going downtown and tagging a wall. My dad was a bit different than my mother. He wasn’t against tattoos or piercings per se, but he did have reservations on their impact in a professional setting. He always used to say he was going to get a tattoo one day: a colorful, hockey-themed piece on the back of his thigh, He wanted the secondary logo of the Florida Panthers. I say

“wanted” because he still hasn’t gotten it done and I wonder if he ever will. My dad balanced the harsh views of my mom, but it still wasn’t enough to convince them that there is no

58

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

link between tattoos and the ability to work. I thought it would be a never-ending battle between my parents and me.

Either I go ahead and adorn myself as I please, or they win and send me to a convent.

My mother went through a series of stages. Initially, she was completely against tattoos and piercings before any of her offspring were legally allowed to get one. Whenever we would mention them or ask if one day the dream would become reality, she would scoff and laugh like we told her a knock-knock joke and hit her with the punchline. I was not the first child who would test the tatoo waters with our mother. My two older sisters gained that right of passage before me. Lucky for me, I got to sit back and take notes. As a younger sibling, I can honestly confirm that learning from your older siblings is a job. They unknowingly taught me how to sway my mother in my favor. Take it from me, always pay attention when your siblings and parents are arguing.

When I turned 18, it was time to put that theory to the test. I was a senior in high school. With commencement only a week away, I had plans to get my lip pierced the day of my graduation ceremony. All this time, my mother would try to drill it into my brain that this would be an impossibility under her roof. I found a loophole when I started touring colleges earlier in the year. My sisters were supporters of my rebellious plans and set it up as a surprise to take me to the tattoo shop themselves and pay for my lip piercing. My mother had a fair fight between one of her daughters, but she was forced to admit defeat when the three of us arrived as a united front.

That, and she wouldn’t have to look at it too long before I moved out.

A few months passed and back at home my family was dealing with the death of my [CONTINUED ON PAGE 60]

ou keep fish on the tabl y g n i p l e e H

Boat

World

Models 24’ & 26’

Models 15’ to 35’

Never Ceases to Amaze Do you really think you can put off having your teeth professionally cleaned year after year? Really? It never ceases to amaze when someone who hasn’t had a professional cleaning and diagnostic examination for 3-5 years or more, is shocked into disbelief that their neglect will now cost them $1000.00’s. What do you think happens when you neglect one of the busiest areas of your body?

Stop wasting time and harming your health! Contact your Dental professional today or call me at 954-427-3755 now.

We can now serve Portuguese, Spanish and Italian speaking patients.

FREE consultation and diagnostic screening today.

201 SE 15th Terrace #105 • Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 • (954) 427.3755 • deerfielddentist.com

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

59

TALK TO A LAWYER…BE SMART!

LAW OFFICES OF MARTIN ZEVIN, P.A. Martin Zevin has been practicing in Florida since 1973

FREE CONSULTATION •Personal Injury • Wills • Trusts • Estates 954-569-4878

954-569-HURT

www.MARTINZEVINPA.com 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Suite 204, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 You may obtain free information regarding our qualifications and experience by writing or calling during regular business hours.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW CLIENTS Premium Service

$59.95 For 3 months Includes free stabilizer for one year,

Per Month

$150 value

Call Today!

561-628-6667 60

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Next Generation [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 58]

grandmother. When I came home for the holidays soon after, a friend of mine made an appointment to get her third tattoo, so I tagged along and decided to get my first. It was very last minute, but I knew exactly what I wanted it to say. It was something my mother told me when she saw my struggle with the passing of my gran. She is the one who told me I had to focus on the good and remember the way she was in life and forget about the way she was in death. Life is what made the person special. These words, which my mother spoke, inspired me to get “Remember the way she lived,” on my left shoulder.

My mom had no idea I was going to get this done, but when she saw it she smiled. I don’t think she realized that not all tattoos are skin deep. Even more importantly, I don’t think she realized the impact of the exact words she had spoken to me until she saw this tattoo.

This past April was my 24th birthday, and to celebrate, I wanted to get a tattoo that I had been developing for more than five years. It was going to be something referred to as a Dark Mark taking up the entirety of my forearm, (yes–inspired by the Harry Potter series) which was a rather big snake slithering out of a skull. I knew by now that whatever opinions my parents had were outweighed by my age and eagerness to go against the grain.

My mother just accepted it and laughed it off. The contrast between her reaction to my first piercing and my latest tattoo still astounds me to this day.

We were all in the kitchen the other day when my dad mentioned that one of his cousins saw a post on Facebook of my Dark Mark tattoo and they asked for my father’s opinion. I was rolling my eyes justing thinking about my parents’ reactions to my tattoo, but was interrupted by my dad’s surprising and sincere opinion.

“You are old enough to make your own decisions,” he started, “and I think what you have there is a beautiful tattoo. I love the bright colors, and the drawing and I even love that it’s from Harry Potter.

I think it’s cool and it looks like you.” My mother sat and listened and she nodded her head in agreement. “It is very you, and the colors are very nice.”

Hearing these words from my parent’s own mouths solidified the fact that my parents will always see the good in me and my choices. Their reaction also confirmed the fact that my mother is an expert at playing it nice. I know she is not a big fan of this tattoo and she may never be, but she tried to point out the good in it and she continues to try and see things through my eyes. Parents may not always agree with you, but if you pick your battles wisely, they may warm up to the idea that you’re different and that different is a great thing to be.

Wini Glunt is the Assistant Editor at Lighthouse Point magazine. She has a kitty named Wolfgang who loves living with her parents.

300 OFF

$

Only valid on initial consultation. Minimum purchase required. See store for details. Expires 04/30/2016.

Call 954-783-8100 Today for a Free In-Home Consultation www.granitetransformations.com/pompanobeach

Attorney owned & operated title company and real estate law firm.

Servicing the tri-county area since 1993.

• • • •

Foreclosure Prosecution Real Estate Based Litigation Private Lending Services Condominium & Homeowners Association Representation

• Residential/Commercial closings • Deed Preparation • Buyer & Seller Representation • Contract Preparation

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

61

TO THE POINT Parental Conrols

Back to School The summer is coming to an end and school is quickly approaching. Deadlines for summer projects are near, and the mad rush to buy school supplies is on. There are many things we do to prepare our kids to go back to school. We address their emotional needs and anxiety about starting a new year, or perhaps a new school; we accommodate their material needs, making sure

BY DR. JILL SELLBACH

aged kids and older. Are we arming our children with knowledge? Especially knowledge about drugs and alcohol.

Preschool-8 years

It is important to keep the lines of communication open. Early on speak to your children about medicine they see you take, or that you give them.

Explain why it is necessary. Speak to kids about characters seen on television who smoke etc. and why this is harmful to the human body. Encourage your child to ask questions, and speak in a very calm, matterof-fact manner.

8-12 years

When speaking to older kids you can ask them open-ended questions about what they think. This way they can really express their ideas, rather than respond with a “yes” or “no” answer. Bring up issues in the media such as athletes or music icons using drugs.

Remember to show your kids that you’re listening and really paying attention to their concerns and questions.

Ages 13 to 17

they have all the necessary supplies; and we meet their physical needs, assuring they are given good food to start the day and for lunch. There is one other thing to consider. This is especially true for middle school

62

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

This is where it can get tricky. At this stage your child will have exposure to kids who use alcohol or drugs. Compound this problem with the fact that they are driving cars and boats. It is important to keep speaking to your child about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how substances negatively affect brain and body development, motivation, athletic and academic success, as well as peer and family relationships. Inform your child of the health and legal consequences. Be clear about where your family stands with regard to consequences of using substances. This way, your child has all the information up front and [CONTINUED ON PAGE 64]

Parental Conrols [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 62]

there is no ambiguity on your stance. Develop an understanding with your child to help keep them out of trouble. “I will pick you up, no questions asked.”

Make an agreement about driving. Who is allowed in the vehicle and what happens if someone is drinking or using drugs while your child is driving?

As a parent you can agree to pick up your kids at any time if they call you when the person responsible for driving has been drinking or using drugs. Be sure to get to know your teen’s friends and their parents.

Family time at this point is as important as ever.

Maintaining open communication and continuing to be a guiding presence in your teen’s life is critical.

Helping kids cope with peer pressure

Offer expires 8/31/2016

MARC J. GOLD ATTORNEY I Am Here To Help You With Your Legal Needs

954.698.0039

Be sure to affirm the good choices your teen makes and let him or her know that you believe in them and trust them. Give your teen examples of their good behavior that you have seen to illustrate their strength.

Prepare your teen that they will be faced with other teens offering them drugs or alcohol and role play a few simple things to say: “No thanks.” or “Not right now.” Encourage participation in activities that make your child feel a part of something bigger than they are, which will give them a sense of pride. The Hanley Center Foundation in Palm Beach County recommends that parents and teens create a code word or phrase to say if they are in a precarious position. They can call, say the word or phrase to a parent, and the parent can make arrangements to meet the child and pick him or her up. Offer to stay on the phone with your child until you arrive. This gives your teen a way out of a potentially bad situation while still allowing them to save face with their peers.

Things for parents to know

OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Your Friendly Deerfield Beach Lawyer

We are located in the Cove Center Admiral Building 1645 SE 3rd Court, #101 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954.698.0039 marc-atty@msn.com

Remind your teen that alcohol and drugs are illegal and harmful. It is also important to note that in a world where it seems as though all teens are drinking that fewer than 25 percent actually are.

Become informed by visiting web sites that educate parents on alcohol and drug use in teens. Some sources for information include the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition, the Untied Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse and The Hanley Center Foundation, to name a few. Know the behavioral signs and physical symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse. If you do suspect that your child is using seek professional guidance to asses the situation and determine your next steps. A call to First Call For Help (211) will also provide you with resources.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

WWW.MARCJGOLDLAWOFFICES.COM 64

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Sources: The Hanley Center Foundation. Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2015). Behavioral health trends in the United States: Results from the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (HHS Publication No. SMA 15-4927, NSDUH Series H-50).

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013).

Results from the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings, NSDUH Series H-48, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4863.

Pompano Beach

1159 S Federal Highway Pompano Marketplace (954) 946-7600 M-F 9a-10p | S 8a-8p | Su 10a-8p

ULTRA

Demi-Bold

MM##20251

Saint Ambrose School Achieving Academic Excellence

NOW REGISTERING FOR 2016-2017 (954) 427-2226

363 S.E Ave, Deerfield Beach,Fl 33441

A Fine Arts program which includes: art, music, computer.

Daily Catholic religious education Curriculm including 3 sacraments received with their class ( Grs 2 and 8) and weekly mass.

After-school activities including Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, and Track for boys and girls season clubs: NJHS, NEHS student Council Art Drama.

Free VPK, Step Up and Mckay Scholarships Accepted.

Before Care, After Care and Summer Camps.

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

65

TO THE POINT Cantankerously Yours

Learning to Fly

BY WENDELL ABERN

Dear Readers, By the early 1970s, my career as an advertising copywriter seemed to be blossoming.

I had had a string of successes with commercials for several clients, had won important awards and had been promoted several times. I was no longer “The Kid.” The only problem: my presence was now required at most client meetings. While my attendance at meetings wasn’t a big deal, getting to them was. They were all out of town.

And I was afraid to fly.

No. Strike that. It wasn’t fear. It was sheer knucklewhitening terror.

This was before the technological wizardry that revolutionized the corporate landscape.

Teleconferencing didn’t yet exist. Cellphones hadn’t been invented. Computers were just beginning to peek over the horizon.

I worked for a few large Chicago advertising agencies whose clients were scattered all over the country, and I suddenly found myself flying

66

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

somewhere at least once a week, frequently twice. The mere thought of it made me shiver with fear. I could never sleep the night prior to a flight.

The only one who knew was Linda Reynolds. Linda was the account supervisor on Tide, Head & Shoulders, and a few other Procter & Gamble products. Terrific.

Great brain, super with clients, and the one account executive that every writer wanted to work with, even though she was only around 30.

Linda traveled with me to every meeting in Cincinnati. One morning, after we’d settled in our seats and the plane was underway, she turned to me and said, “Are you afraid to fly?”

“No!” I lied. “Why?” “Well, I became a little suspicious when we started taxiing down the runway and you grabbed my hand and started crushing it. Then I became convinced when we took off and you broke three of my fingers.”

She held up her limp hand, and I apologized profusely.

I swore her to secrecy, telling her I was getting help in therapy.

After that incident, even though I couldn’t afford it, I doubled my visits to Dr. Sherman, my shrink.

“We’ve gotta do something,” I said. “Procter & Gamble is in Cincinnati, I have to be in Detroit every Monday for Oldsmobile, and I’m now on Pepperidge Farm as well as Swanson Frozen Foods, and they’re both part of Campbell Soup Company in Philadelphia, and that’s not even taking into account all the production trips when commercials get produced, which is almost always in California, except when it’s in New York, and then ...”

“You’re babbling,” Dr. Sherman said.

“I can’t help it! We have to do something!”

He gave me the name of a hypnotist, one J. Phillip Marshall.

I saw Mr. Marshall a few days later, then reported back to Dr. Sherman.

“It didn’t really go very well,” I said.

“Yes, I know. While I have sent several patients to Mr. Marshall, you are the only patient who has ever sent him back to me.”

“He came to see you after my visit?”

“Yes. You refused to [CONTINUED ON PAGE 68]

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

67

Cantankerously Yours [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 66]

he most cleaning

Call now for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate.

Save $45 We also do e Time and

On sional Occa of XXXXXX ns eawant When Molly you to ClMaid

$15 off your fi first, rst, third and fifth fifth regularly scheduled cleaning.

put the most Call now for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate. trusted name in home cleaning When you want to put the most Call now for a free, no-obligation to work for you.

Screened, in-home trained estimate.

000-000-0000 Offer valid one time per household.

trusted name in home cleaning to work for you.

Save $45

and reliableSave employees. $45 Insured and Bonded 000-000-0000

$15 off your fi first, rst, third and fi fifth fth regularly scheduled cleaning. $15Molly off your first, fi rst,of third and fi fifth fth Maid XXXXXX regularly scheduled cleaning.

Molly Maid of XXXXXX

©2008 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

Save $20 6/27/08 1:01:54 PM

$20 off your first cleaning Molly Maid of Coral Springs

Molly Maid is a member of the Service Brands member of theInternational family.

954-756-6243 Offer valid one time per household.

Offer valid one time per household.

Participating Molly Maid locations only.

Expires August 31, 2016 ©2008 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently owned and operated. independently owned and operated.

Service Brands International family.

MM_Branding_AD_Qtr.indd 1

6/27/08 1:01:54 PM

MM_Branding_AD_Qtr.indd 1

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Offer valid one time per household.

©2008 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently operated. ©2008 Mollyowned Maid,and Inc. Each franchise

Molly MaidMolly is aMaid is a member of the Service Brands International family.

68

000-000-0000

6/27/08 1:01:54 PM

| lhpmag.com

be hypnotized. You refused to let go; you have to let go to go under, if he’s going to help you. He was most distraught.”

“I hate to lose control.”

“Yes, I know. That may be the problem.”

Epiphany! Control! Clearly my big problem!

Tentatively, Dr. Sherman agreed.

Control: the real reason I refused to drink, smoke pot or try new drugs like everyone else.

Control: the reason I couldn’t fly. Control! I now knew the solution to my problem.

I signed up to take flying lessons.

I assumed if I knew how to fly an airplane, it wouldn’t threaten my bladder so intensely. I put down a $25 deposit with a small airline company in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines and signed up for my first flying lesson the following weekend.

On Saturday morning, shivering with fear, I called and canceled. “Keep the $25 deposit,” I said.

“We’re just going to sit in the cockpit,” he said. “I’m just going to show you where the controls are.”

“No, you’re not! You’re going to lock the doors and kidnap me! Then you’re going to take off, and when we get up in the air, you’re going to let go of the steering wheel and tell me to take over, and I’m not coming out there. You can keep your lousy $25!” I hung up before he could say anything.

The following Tuesday, Linda and I had an afternoon flight to Philadelphia. I met her in the airport and decided to buy myself a drink instead of a box of Depends.

“I’ve never seen you have a drink,” Linda said.

“It’s been years. Hate the stuff. Maybe it’ll help.”

As much as I hated the taste, the pleasant effect settled me. After we’d boarded, the flight attendant came by and offered us small bottles of booze (free in those days). I accepted two Johnnie Walkers and chug-a-lugged one. As we took off, I started to giggle, then hoisted the second one.

“To the grape!” I toasted loudly.

“Oh, Lord,” Linda whispered.

And so began two years of drinking before, and during each flight. Two small bottles of anything.

Scotch, gin, bourbon, vodka, it didn’t matter. I hated them all. But they all helped.

Linda loved to milk my new-found cure, constantly making up things I’d said and done to embarrass her. Every time we de-planed, she’d turn to the flight attendant and, in a stage whisper, say, “He didn’t really mean that.”

Then one clear day, flying over the beautiful Rockies, I thought, “this is pretty nice. In fact, this is beautiful!” After more than a half-million miles in the air, I had actually come to like flying!

That was in April of 1972. Haven’t had a drink since.

Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.

Relax and smile while visiting the Dentist!

At the practice of Dr. Nicole M. Berger, we would love the opportunity to give you a beautiful smile in a calm, relaxing environment.

Convenient, extended hours • Ample free parking Most insurances accepted - Call for details:

(954) 785-1100

572 East McNab Rd., Ste. 102 • Pompano Beach, FL 33060 NO INSURANCE? DON’T NEGLECT YOUR TEETH!

$99

New Patient Package:

• Comprehensive Exam (D0150) • Full Series X-Rays (D0210) • Dental Cleaning (Healthy D1110) FOR HEALTHY GUMS ONLY. Appointment required.

New patients without dental insurance only. One coupon per person. Must present coupon for discounted fee. All fees must be paid at time of exam. Valid at South Florida Smile Spa only. Expires: 09/30/2016

Certified in: • Comprehensive Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Sedation Dentistry • Advanced Rotary Endodontics • Oral Surgery • Implants • ClearCorrect™ Invisible Braces • Pediatric Dentistry • Zoom!® Teeth Whitening

For all our monthly specials, visit us on the web at: CosmeticDentistryPompanoBeach.com

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

69

70

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Half a century ago, Chuck McLaughlin started Marine Corps basic training.

Eight months later, in April of 1967, North Vietnamese artillery fire bombarded Chuck in some of the most intense fighting of the Vietnam War. Unlike most of his comrades, Chuck volunteered to be there.

Now as a Lighthouse Point resident for over four decades and the beloved owner of Lighthouse Point’s Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille, Chuck is a long way from Vietnam. His stories, however, transcend both geography and time.

HEADING TO THE

dark side

BY DANIEL MYERS

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

71

CHUCK GREW UP IN MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WHERE HE ATTENDED SERRA HIGH SCHOOL. HE ADMITS HE WAS FAR MORE OF A STAR ATHLETE THAN A STAR STUDENT. IN 1966, IN THE MIDST OF BEING RECRUITED BY VARIOUS COLLEGES FOR FOOTBALL, CHUCK AND HIS FAMILY RECEIVED A LETTER NOTIFYING THEM THAT CHUCK’S BROTHER, FRANK, HAD BEEN DRAFTED OUT OF COLLEGE AND INTO THE MARINE CORPS. CHUCK REMEMBERS RECEIVING THAT NEWS AND KNOWING HE HAD TO TAKE CARE OF HIS BROTHER.

Chuck volunteered to join the Marine Corps and was sent to boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. There, amidst the old, odorous World War II era buildings, he met up with his brother and underwent rigorous training. Chuck and his brother learned one of the most important lessons a Marine can learn.

“They trained you to be a team. It was not about you,” said Chuck, “At times they’d say, ‘we don’t care about you, we care about the guy to your left and we care about the guy to your right, so take care of them.’ They made us a team. It was the best team I was ever on.”

During boot camp, each new recruit was evaluated to determine what talents they could bring to the Marine Corps.

While Chuck wasn’t exactly at the top of his high school class, his prep school education was obvious. The recruits placed him in a new and foreign field: computers. At the time, computers were virtually unknown to the general public. Man had yet to land on the moon.

From Parris Island, Chuck went to a specialty computer school in Montford Point, North Carolina, where he learned how to use this alien technology in Vietnam for requisitioning materials. Previously, requisitioning materials was a lengthy process prone to error, but the transition to computers would expedite the process. From boots to jets, computers would make getting new materials to the troops exceptionally fast.

Chuck knew the technology would revolutionize the war in Vietnam. Helicopters, computers, jets, napalm and amphibious tanks marked a new era. New machines and equipment meant new ways to wage war.

After his basic technological training in Montford Point, Chuck underwent advanced training in South Carolina and was “West Pac’d,” meaning he received a ticket from Western Pacific. According to Chuck, if you were “West Pac’ed” you were going to Vietnam. Chuck didn’t mind so much; He was told that as a computer specialist he would be sent to a safe, secure and air-conditioned area far from the front lines. With

72

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

this cushy vision in mind, Chuck volunteered to go.

There was another silver lining to going to Vietnam: American military policy dictated that two brothers could not serve in the same location. Therefore, when Chuck elected to go to Vietnam, his brother was reassigned and sent to Guantanamo, Cuba. If Chuck had not taken his place, Frank would have been deployed in the 9th Marine Division, a division many Marines knew as “the walking dead.” The 9th division suffered heavy casualties as a consequence of killing Ho Chi Minh’s son in battle. Ho Chi Minh, the grieving leader of the Viet Cong, had a personal vendetta against the division.

Frank still reminds Chuck to this day that he most likely saved his life by taking his place.

On his way to Vietnam, Chuck underwent survival, jungle and prisoner-of-war training at Camp Pendleton in California, then underwent the last of his preparation in Okinawa.

“You fly to Okinawa,” said Chuck. “You get a little bit more training and processing. They make sure you have your blood type right because you’re heading out. You’re going to the dark side.”

PARTICULARLY SAVAGE

Chuck boarded a plane to “the dark side,” expecting that when he landed he would be shown his cushy computer station. When he landed in Da Nang, Vietnam, though, he found nothing plush waiting for him. Chuck reported to a commanding officer that he was there to work with computers, to which the officer replied, “what in the hell is a computer?”

In a few days time, Chuck was told to get on a helicopter. He had no idea where he was headed or why. He simply did as he was told.

“I was the smart guy that knew nothing,” said Chuck.

When he arrived in Phu Bai, Vietnam, which was located in

Chuck (right) visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

one of the most extreme and dangerous regions of the war zone (an area called I-Core), he was once again informed that the base didn’t have any computers. He was instructed to board yet another plane.

With about a dozen other Marines, Chuck climbed inside the metal stomach of the C-130 airplane, which had no seating or restraints. The plane’s loadmaster came into the hold and threw a bullrope down the center. He told the men aboard to wrap the rope around their right arm and leg before take off. The plane lurched forward and began to taxi the runway with the massive back door only a quarter way closed.

The men clung tightly to the bullrope and watched the lights of Phu Bai camp disappear through the open rear.

The flight was not smooth. The pilot had to weave unpredictably at times in order to avoid enemy fire. Chuck knew he should be afraid of being thrown from the back of the still open C-130, but he was so exhausted he could barely think.

Not long into the flight, a green light in the C-130’s hold turned on. Chuck felt the plane descend and his stomach went with it. He knew the plane was going to be landing in the dark and was likely to be fired upon. The plane landed and slowed, but never stopped. The loadmaster pushed Chuck out the back of the still moving C-130 along with the other fresh Marines and some equipment. The fall knocked the wind out of him. Chuck lied sprawled out, gasping for breath like a fish out of water. The runway was pitch dark.

Chuck was still trying to pull air into his lungs when a bright light hit him in the eyes. Another Marine with a flashlight (bent 90 degrees downward as all government issued flashlights were) had seen Chuck lying there and yelled to him to move out of the runway or risk getting crushed by the same plane he’d just been thrown out of.

Chuck quickly and anxiously followed the Marine underground through a series of tunnels to avoid possible enemy fire. Once on the other side, the Marine showed Chuck a tent and told him to take the first cot inside. Happy to finally get some rest, Chuck fell asleep in the blink of an eye.

It hadn’t even been an hour before Chuck was abruptly awoken by men shouting “Incoming! Incoming!” Chuck ran

74

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

outside to see what was happening. The sleep in his eyes was quickly replaced by the smell of gunpowder in his nose and the heat of artillery fire on his brow. A 140mm rocket hit the ground just 50 yards in front of him. Shrapnel flew around him.

“It was like the Fourth of July,” Chuck said.

He stumbled his way to an officer’s bunker. As he entered, it struck him that nobody there knew who he was. An old gunnery sergeant shouted to the Marines to get to their positions and return fire, but Chuck, who had only just arrived, had nothing and knew even less.

“I had no position, I had no rifle, I had no flak jacket, I had no helmet. I had nothing. I had a mound of dirt and a rock,” recalls Chuck. “I thought, this is how it’s going to end. A freaking rock.”

SPARE PARTS

Chuck didn’t know it then, but he had arrived in Dong Ha military base on April 27, 1967, just seven days after the opening of Operation Prairie IV — an operation labeled “particularly savage” by war scholars in “U.S. Marines in Vietnam: Fighting the North Vietnamese.” During the battle, more than 50 140mm rockets were fired on Dong Ha by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA), not to mention the countless enemy soldiers that peppered the base with small arms fire throughout the night.

Dong Ha stood as the northeasternmost point of an area known as Leatherneck Square. This area was dangerously close to the demilitarized zone, or the McNamara Line, which marked where American military could not enter. Without American interference, the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong had free reign, showering artillery fire on American forces without much resistance. In fact, one North Vietnamese mortar fired from the demilitarized zone struck the ammo supply in Dong Ha while Chuck was there, creating a massive explosion that consumed over 10,000 tons of ammo.

Chuck survived the Operation Prairie IV assault on the 27th and checked in with a commanding officer the following morning. Unsurprisingly, there were no computers in Dong Ha either. Chuck was given an M14 rifle, a flak jacket, a helmet, a first aid kit and various other government issued items, including a Marine Corps lighter and a P-38 can opener for ABOVE Dong Ha, Vietnam. Operation Hastings—Marines of Compan H, 2nd Battlaion, 4th Marine Regiment, July 1966. Photo courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration. Opposite Chuck

opening C-Rations. With this equipment, Chuck had been unofficially demoted from a Computer Specialist to a 0311 — a grunt.

For the rest of his 13 months in Vietnam, Chuck became one among the “spare parts.” He had no dedicated role in the company since his original role did not exist.

“I did everything. Most of the time I was a shotgun on a convoy. I’d be guarding whoever was driving. I’d also be on the lines or doing some supply stuff. I also transported prisoners.

I did everything.”

In spite of his “spare parts” label, Chuck looks back fondly on his Chain of Command and life as a Marine.

“Your Chain of Command was really cool,” Chuck remembers. “The Gunney always had our back and we had his. He was our father, mentor and protector -- another one of the guys. When a new lieutenant came in and started shouting ‘line up, men,’ our Gunney would walk up to him and say, ‘You don’t talk to my Marines like that. You want to tell my Marines something, you tell me.’ Those lieutenants got the message real quick.”

Chuck often participated in what were called “CAG units,” groups of men that would go into the local villages and show that the United States military was there to help. The CAG units would help with anything from sharing food, to helping children with medical problems. Chuck distinctly remembers a child in a nearby village with a badly infected tooth. He called over a corpsman and had him pull the tooth. When the tooth was removed, relief washed over the child’s face. The child, now with a mouthful of gauze, leapt up and hugged Chuck.

“It made me feel human again,” said Chuck.

Feeling human as a Marine was sometimes difficult. Chuck

THE TET OFFENSIVE WAS A TURNING POINT. THE VIETNAMESE HAD BEEN HIDING THE ENTIRE WAR, USING TUNNELS, POPPING UP AND SHOOTING AT YOU AND THEN GOING BACK UNDERGROUND. DURING THE TET OFFENSIVE, THOUGH, THEY ALL STOOD UP AND CAME AT US AND MAN, WE GAVE THEM A WHOOPING. I FELT BAD FOR THEM, MAN. THESE WERE KIDS JUST LIKES US. SOME OF THEM WERE IN COLLEGE, SMART KIDS, THEY COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING. WE KILLED AN ENTIRE GENERATION. —CHUCK McLAUGHLIN

OPERATIONS Of the 17 field operations Chuck participated in, three stand out as the most intense of his active service in Vietnam.

PRAIRIE 4

Ryan’s Road, which was constantly berated with mortar and artillery fire, connected the Marines to Khe Sanh with standing Marine bases, such as Dong Ha, where Chuck was stationed. On April 24, 1967, a major battle broke out west of Khe Sahn. The battle continued throughout the summer and left 505 North Vietnamese and 164 Marines dead. This was the operation Chuck was dropped into the middle of.

BUFFALO

On July 2, 1967 NVA forces attempted an incursion into the Con Thien region south of the demilitarized zone, home to the critical Con Thien Marine base. Operation Buffalo was a counterattack to NVA efforts to establish positions in the Con Thien region. On July 2, NVA forces north of Con Thien surprised the Marines, ambushing them with flanking maneuvers and artillery fire. There were decisive defeats on both sides during the operation, but the ultimate casualty count was 1,290 NVA soldiers and 159 US Marines by the time the operation closed on July 14, 1967.

KINGFISHER

Operation Kingfisher commenced on July 17, 1967. The mission was to search for, and promptly destroy, all Northern Vietnamese forces they could find. The mission led to the deaths of 1,117 NVA and 340 US Marines. It was a gruesome loss of life that didn’t end until Halloween the same year.

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

75

NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE VISIBLE. IT’S SOMETHING THAT STAYS IN YOUR MIND FOREVER. IT NEVER LEAVES YOU. —CHUCK McLAUGHLIN

said it was often hard to tell the difference between the “bad guys” and the civilians. Some of the local men were farmers by day, soldiers by night.

“Some of them were forced to fight. They were stuck in the middle,” said Chuck.

In his box of artifacts, Chuck still has a pair of pamphlets with translations of Vietnamese words and phrases. Both of the pamphlets are separated into sections based on situations. The first section in the pamphlet is “General Conversation,” with useful phrases like “How are you?” and “Do you speak English?” In dark contrast, the last section is “Handling Prisoners,” containing phrases like, “Drop your weapon,” “Don’t move,” and “Lie face down.” These pamphlets provide a glimpse into the real experience of being in Vietnam. Marines went from asking one young man “How are you?” to yelling “Drop your weapon” at another.

“The Tet Offensive was a turning point,” said Chuck. “The Vietnamese had been hiding the entire war, using tunnels, popping up and shooting at you and then going back underground. During the Tet Offensive, though, they all stood up and came at us and man, we gave them a whooping. I felt bad for them, man. These were kids just like us. Some of them were in college, smart kids, they could have done something.

We killed an entire generation.”

The Tet Offensive alone yielded an estimated 45,000 enemy deaths. By drastic comparison, the US suffered 3,895 losses. In less than half a year, the North Vietnamese Army had charged head first into wall after wall of bullets.

“There were 80 battles and they lost all of them,” said Chuck.

What’s physically left of Chuck’s experiences is now contained to a small wooden box: dog tags, VietnameseEnglish translation pamphlets, photos and a Marine corps lighter.

Underneath this box rests Chuck’s DD-114 service papers, which convey Chuck’s well above-average record of service in Vietnam. In his 13 months of service — from April 27th, 1967 to May 11th, 1968 — Charles Edward McLaughlin Jr. participated in 17 field operations, was honorably discharged from active service in Vietnam as a corporal, and received a Meritorious Mast for his exemplary service during the Tet Offensive.

Pinned underneath the wooden box, the DD-214 holds a silent conversation with that impossibly heavy paperweight.

They speak of those things that are conspicuously absent in the spinning of war stories; they are the objects in the empty space inside the box, the events written on the DD-214 before the ink settled on it. Silent yet loud, intangible yet graspable, invisible yet readable.

“Not all wounds are visible,” said Chuck. “It’s something that stays in your mind forever. It never leaves you.”

76

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

CARRYING THE CONVERSATION

Though the war is long over, Chuck is still of service to his fellow Marines and servicemen. Every morning, Chuck goes out to breakfast with American veterans. They talk about golf, work, family and health. They share rides, stories and meals.

Chuck says he trusts them more than nearly anyone else.

“I always want to give back to my country and to American veterans,” said Chuck.

Chuck is a member of the Marine Corps League and spends every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm filling out paperwork for disabled veterans. The Marine Corps League and his other fellow veterans help to carry each other’s burdens. Helping others seems like second nature to Chuck and the other members of the Marine Corps League. Perhaps that’s because they still carry the same lesson that Chuck learned all the way back in boot camp on Parris Island. It’s not about you, it’s about the guy to your right and the guy to your left, so take care of them.

The immeasurable weight of the war undoubtedly still weighs upon Chuck, but that hasn’t stopped him from moving forward. After his time as an active-duty Marine, Chuck went to Clarion College and received a masters in education.

His path from college led him to Lighthouse Point where he settled down and, after a few jobs in the education field, eventually opened Bonefish Mac’s. He and his wife, Jane, have been married for 44 years and together have three children and three grandchildren. His family and business don’t stop him from supporting veterans every chance he gets. Chuck exudes patriotism, service, and friendliness in his everyday life, leaving one simply awestruck at the things that he has gone through.

“Sometimes it catches up to me,” said Chuck “I look back at everything I’ve been through, everything I’ve done, everything I have, and I just can’t help but say to myself, ‘man, I’m so lucky.’”

The Lighthouse Point Specialists

We believe in the QUALITY of your transaction, not the quantity of ours!

*Falamos Português*

Joe Anastasio

(954) 822-8022

jjaiii@comcast.net

Call Flavio Neto

(954) 588-5348

2931 NE 36th Street, Lighthouse Point

20 0-

Fe

et

W at

er

fr

on

t!

Dynamic views! Exciting design by famed architect RANDALL STOFFT and master builder STRAUSS CONSTRUCTION! It’s all here - open "great room" floorplan to capture the panoramic water vistas of the South Grand Canal! Waterfront loggia with dining area and fireplace! Free edge pool and spa merge with your deepwater views. Only one mile To Hillsboro Inlet! Intracoastal views from the backyard! Time for personal selections and modifications! The Lighthouse Point Specialists are proud to present the finest NEW home! Asking $3,950,000.

3700 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

D

R

ee p

w

ed u

ce d!

at er !

Premier southeast point lot with 200-feet of deepwater dockage on the South Grand Canal! Custom built 6-bedroom (All en-suite), 6.5-bathroom by current owners! "Honeymoon master view" suite, gym /optional 7th bedroom! Huge 2-car garage! 400 amp service, NEW 200-foot dock, waterside kitchen with double ovens, heated pool & spa! Resort size outdoor entertaining area with larger covered patio & tennis court size side yard with consistent, tropical easterly breezes! Mega yacht ready, located 1.5-miles to the Hillsboro Inlet! $2,345,000.

3900 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

Eastern exposure deepwater delight in Venetian Isles! 6-Bedrooms, 4 ½baths! TWO Master Suites, waterside designer kitchen opening to family room! Marble and wood flooring. Landscaping adds to the elegance of the waterfront lifestyle! Cul-de-sac street near Yacht Club! $1,559,000.

2401 NE 48th Court, Lighthouse Point

Nearly complete deepwater home - still time to pick your finishes! Open floor plan, four all en-suite bedrooms with bonus room upstairs. Sparkling pool overlooking new 80’ dock & seawall. Easy access to Hillsboro & Boca Raton Inlets. Close to family parks. $2,000,000.

Lori Pratico

78

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

The artists featured in Art Live! 2016 event are some of the most unique and intriguing creators in South Florida. There’s João Paulo Gonçalves, an artist who uses blocks of wood to paint with shadows and light; Shane Mesmer, a street chalk artist who was the featured artist in Lake Worth’s street painting festival last year; Lori Pratico, a community muralist and philanthropist who created Girl Noticed, a national art project aimed to empower women in all 50 states; and Sarah Oliver, a “prophetic” hand painter who uses her sensory intuition to create evocative abstract paintings and who has created a therapeutic coloring book to help artists get unblocked.

ARTISTS AMONG US

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

LORI PRATICO

Lori Pratico is the co-founder and artist for Girl Noticed, a nationwide charcoal mural project aimed at illuminating the hidden strength and importance of women in society. The idea was to create large, outdoor murals in all 50 states over the course of three years, each depicting one important woman who deserved to be noticed. Photographs of the murals by photographer Elizabeth Sanjuan have helped ensure the posterity of the project and its subjects.

So far, Pratico has created murals depicting a wide variety of admirable girls and woman including a breast cancer survivor, a shy pre-teen who needed to claim her voice and a 15-yearold who died of lymphoma. The subjects are chosen through a community nomination process. Once chosen, Pratico puts on her signature red bandana, climbs atop and ladder and creates beautiful, large-scale imagery of the subject somewhere visible in their community.

Pratico says she was inspired to create the project after she saw a documentary called Girl Rising about the cycle of poverty for girls around the world. She said after seeing the film, she knew that

“if a girl was given an opportunity at a young age to be noticed, it could change her life.”

Pratico remembers what it was like to go from a fearless 7-year-old, courageous enough to climb the biggest tree and jump from the highest step, to a fearful, insecure, pre-teen.

“I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but looking back I can understand why this wide-eyed, hopeful, full-of-spirit and guts kid all of a sudden was afraid of everything,” Pratico writes. “I suppose it was because the steps I used to jump from also led to the house where I never quite felt good enough. My accomplishments seemed insignificant and my dreams were dismissed.”

Yet Pratico says she was one of the lucky ones.

“I was a lucky one because a handful of special people in my life recognized my thoughts and dreams and validated my ideas, and believed in me, so my hope stayed alive,” writes Pratico. “Not all girls are so lucky. Some will have their spirit and hope ripped from them at an early age, never to realize their full potential. Others, it will happen later in

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

79

Shane Mesmer

life, maybe when they’ve reached an age where their bodies begin to change and their value and self worth is dismissed by society and its demands to be young and perfect.”

Whatever the case, Pratico hopes that her murals will capture the power inherent in each of her subjects and inspire women to value their voice, power and worth.

“I notice,” writes Pratico. “I notice it in the eyes of every woman and girl I meet.

I notice it in the lines they have formed around their mouths or how high they hold their head. This is what I wish to express in my portraits. The strength, courage and tenacity in every woman.

Why now? Because everyday a girl or woman is left unnoticed is a day too long.”

JP GONÇALVES

At first glance JP Goncalves’ latest piece—the “Girl with the Pearl Earring”— looks like nothing more than square wooden pegs, stacked and lined in neat little rows on the inside of a wooden frame. If one gets closer, however, it becomes apparent that the ends of these wooden blocks are jagged, each peg cut at a different angle and placed strategically within the frame. Still, the

80

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

mind is perplexed as to what exactly this strange canvas is. That is until JP flicks on the spotlight in his humble garage studio in Deerfield Beach, FL. When the spotlight turns on, the picture suddenly appears. The smooth line of the girl’s graceful jaw, the depth of her piercing eyes, even the shimmer on her skin appears. It feels like witnessing an elaborate magic trick.

When the light shuts off, the image quickly disappears once more as if it just evaporated before your eyes. The mind is left straining, struggling to recall the image it saw just moments before. One can faintly recall the picture like the after image of a camera flash.

JP describes his work as “painting by angle.”

“Each individual block has a different angle, and each individual angle gives a different value of light,” JP explains. “The higher angles—like 45 degrees—gives a dark shade. A zero-degree piece, a flat piece, is as bright as you can get. Once you put them together, there’s contrast and it gives the piece value. It’s almost like black and white printing. Like little dots or pixels. It’s not that complex. It’s like a big puzzle.”

Next to the puzzle, Gonçalves has about a dozen Rubbermaid tupperware, each filled with wooden pegs and organized by angles. To the right

of the canvas, he has a printout of the painting, marked in a grid and numbered according to the gradient value, which corresponds with the blocks in the tupperware.

Goncalves swears it’s easy, but then again he’s always had a knack for seeing things three dimensionally. At the age of 7, Golcalves was able to fold pieces of computer paper into three-dimensional cars.

“There was already something in me that allowed me to see things threedimensionally. It’s always been my natural inclination,” said Goncalves.

SHANE MESMER

Shane Mesmer had already been a graphic designer for nearly two decades when she first discovered chalk street art 12 years ago. She had just moved to Lake Worth and stumbled upon the town’s street painting festival, which happens to be one of the largest in the country.

“I had never seen anything like it. There were these terrific artists just taking chalk and making these beautiful, large-scale pieces on the street. I was mesmerized. I said, I have to try it. I did and I love it. I was hooked, like that,” Mesmer said snapping her

fingers. “I never stopped and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Last year, Mesmer was one of the featured artists in the Lake Worth festival.

It can be very challenging.

“The elements are a challenge for sure. We are working on a road. It’s not a nice, neat little piece of canvas in an air-conditioned studio. We deal with the elements, the surface. Every road is different, every piece of concrete and asphalt, accepts the chalk differently and you have to adapt to the wind, rain, sun and heat. All of those things have to be in your favor to give you the best piece possible. Also the scale of it. We’re working on pieces that are 12 feet by 12 feet, which is huge. You have to have a lot of patience and stamina. It’s very physically challenging. You could be working on a painting for 20 hours and in five minutes, it’s gone.

But that’s the nature of chalk art. Like JP’s shadow art, it can be illusive. One second it’s there, the next it’s gone.

Working on such a large surface can be difficult to keep perspective too. Mesmer uses a technique called pouncing.

“It’s basically­­an old Italian technique.

It was used on the Sistine Chapel and it’s basically creating a stencil. I print it out large scale and I poke holes in it.

When I get to the street I put the piece of paper down and chalk in the holes.

When I lift it I’ve got a pattern of just the outline so I know where my lines

90 MINUTES 4 BLANK CANVASES ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES AT LIVE! 2016 Thursday, August 11 5:30pm Live art begins at 6 and ends at 7:30 Galuppi’s 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach Advance Tickets $25 • At the Door $35 Includes one cocktail and light hors d’oeuvres Purchase tickets online at lhpmag.com/artlive Proceeds from live auction of art created during the event to benefit Taylor’s Closet.

THE ARTISTS

Sarah Oliver

LORI PRATICO

SHANE MESMER

SARAH OLIVER

JOÃO PAULO GONÇALVES AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

81

need to be. I’ll color it in like a big coloring book.”

Other chalk artists do what is called “gridding” in which they create a large grid and then work one square at a time.

Mesmer loves the raw nature of it all.

“That’s the fun part. I mean street art is things you can find around your house,” said Mesmer, whose took kit consists of things like carpet pieces, a foam sponge, a toothbrush and lots of duct tape.

JP Goncalves

SARAH OLIVER

Oliver had been doing permanent makeup for 22 years when, in 2014, she had a spontaneous urge to paint. At first, she thought the idea was silly.

“I can remember saying, well I’m not a painter. I said it out loud. And the next thing that came to me was, well what would it hurt to try?” Oliver recounts. “So I went home and took out some paints from when my kids were little and I started to paint. I thought, oh my goodness, I’m painting.”

82

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

The discovery felt revolutionary, like she had been guided to paint. Soon after, she attended an artisan’s conference in the Carolinas. When she arrived, she felt completely out of her league. She looked around at the other 30 to 40 professional artists and grew intimidated.

“I mean, I had never taken a painting class—ever,” she said.

Then the strangest thing happened.

“I was raising my paint brush to the canvas, trying to pretend like I knew what I was doing, and all of a sudden it felt like someone pushed my hand down,” Oliver recounts. “I start again.

I get a little more paint on the brush and I go back up to the canvas. And again, I feel my hand pushed down.

I’m thinking, ok, go with it. So I put the paint brush down and I start painting with my hands. I painted the whole painting with my hands. And it was the most beautiful, intimate experience.

And so, I really use very little brushes ever since.”

By surrendering to the moment, Oliver says she discovered a type of organic, sensory painting, which has become her signature style in the last several years.

“Typically when I’m painting, I will walk to the canvas and have absolutely no clue what’s going to go on the canvas. Artists have different ways that we get those inklings, that we get those knowings. For me, more often than not it is sensory,” Oliver said. “I’ll just walk up to the canvas and then I’ll just kind of wait. It’s moving with the essence of whatever is going on or whatever is coming to me. It’s very intuitive.”

Painting in this way can be very therapeutic.

“It’s an expression of what’s within,” Oliver said.

As a way of getting in touch with this inner “essence,” Oliver recently created a coloring book called “Let it Flow.” She uses it in workshops to help others heal and “break though creative blocks that they come up against.”

“It’s a neat tool I’ve used for creative breakthroughs,” said Oliver, who plans on expanding her line of coloring books.

The next book, she says, will be called “The Essence of Beauty.”

As a beauty professional for over two decades, Oliver says she’s had a lot of experiences with women grappling with their own sense of inner and outer beauty. Oliver says for her, beauty (like her art) “is fluid.”

May2016issue_Layout 1 4/27/2016 5:11 PM Page 63

CORAL SPRINGS APPLIANCE CENTER, INC. Custom Appliance Planning Since 1969

DREAM BIGGER WITH THERMADOR Coral Springs Appliance Center is redefining the meaning of custom appliance planning. From premier ranges and ovens to refrigerators, sinks and more. Our innovative showroom offers builders, designers, and remodelers the finest in custom kitchen appliances from first line appliance manufacturers.

Professional certified installations.

SAVE UP TO $6,097 WITH ONE-TWO-FREE.TM Our popular ONE-TWO-FREE® program is bigger than ever. Buy any range - or any cooktop and any wall oven - and we’ll give you a FREE dishwasher. Add selected refrigeration, and your Thermador choices expand to include even more FREE appliances and upgrades.* From cooktops to ovens to wine columns, choose from a suite of our premium products to create countless combinations, and save up to $6,097* toward your dream kitchen.

CORAL SPRINGS

APPLIANCE CENTER Serving Florida from Coast to Coast since 1969.

3500 CORAL RIDGE DRIVE, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 954.752.3880 | WWW.CSAPPLIANCES.COM

EXPORT

games LET THE

T

here’s something about youth sports that is, in its own way, more exciting than professional sports. Perhaps it’s the dizzying choreography of a team of 5-yearolds trying to score a goal, or the recognition of natural talent in an 8-year-old playing basketball. Or maybe it’s the prospect that a 6-year-old will miraculously hit the ball off the tee after countless tries. No matter what it is, youth sports has been an integral part of many communities for years. This year, Lighthouse Point’s Recreation Department has stepped up its game and is introducing several new or improved programs including Start Smart Soccer for children ages 3 to 4, a new team drafting process to ensure teams are balanced, workshops to improve communication between coaches and referees, and a new partnership with the National Flag Football league.

The Benefits The Lighthouse Point Recreation Department has been around since the 1970s. The

84

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

BEGIN

department is responsible for providing and maintaining recreational facilities, like Frank McDonough Park. Furthermore, the department is in charge of the Keeper’s Day Parade, Lighthouse A-Glow and the annual Halloween festivities. Of all their responsibilities, however, perhaps the most vital is organizing Lighthouse Point’s youth sports leagues and summer camps.

Recreation Director Becky Lysengen believes that organized recreation is invaluable to communities. She is a Lighthouse Point native and can recall her own childhood memories of playing Rec League sports.

“I still have lifelong friends that I met through the sports leagues here in Lighthouse Point,” said Lysengen. “I have great memories of going to tournaments with my friends and playing soccer together.”

Lysengen says being part of a sports team establishes healthy habits in children they can carry with them throughout life.

“The Recreation Department helps children learn not only physically healthy habits, like

eating right and regular exercise, but youth sports also helps children develop skills like teamwork and cooperation,” she said.

Children are not the only beneficiaries of the Recreation Department. Youth sports is also a great way for parents to get involved in the community. Whether someone decides to volunteer and coach a team, or simply shows up to support their child’s team, sports leagues are a fantastic way of meeting new people in the community.

“As we know, it takes a village to raise a child,” said Lysengen.

There are many changes coming down the pipeline for Rec Sports.

What’s New? As fall rolls in, so too will the soccer balls. In the fall there will be three soccer leagues: the co-ed “Instructional League” for children ages 5 through first grade, the co-ed “Pee-Wee League” for children in second through fourth grades, and a “Girl’s Soccer League” for girls in fifth through eighth grades.

This year, the Recreation Department has devised a new system for creating balanced teams, improving uniformity in coaching, and strengthening relationships between coaches and officials. The Instructional, Pee-Wee and Girl’s Soccer

League will host a “Skills Assessment Day” on August 22, 23 and 24 respectively. Each child will go through a series of drills and be assessed to find their skill level. The children will be given a skill level ranking from one to five. The Recreation Department will then create balanced teams based on the results. Lysengen and the Recreation Department hope that this system will feel less like the draft for a backyard pickup game, which she hopes will engender more inclusion and minimize hurt feelings.

Soon after, on August 27, there will be a “Skills Camp.” The day will begin with professional coaches teaching each of the community’s volunteer coaches a series of drills, techniques and general coaching skills. Then the volunteer coaches will, in turn, run these same drills with a randomly selected group of children (not their team) for the season. Lysengen hopes this day will not only improve the skills of the coaches and children in the leagues, but also bring the entire league together for a day to develop cross-team friendliness.

Beyond this Skills Camp, coaches will also be required to attend workshops with the game officials contracted by the Recreation Department. Lysengen hopes this process will improve the relationships between coaches and referees.

Once a coach attends this workshop, he or she will be given a bright green shirt to be worn at all games. The green shirt AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

85

Play Ball FALL 2016

August-October

AGE 3

AGE 4

COED SMART START SOCCER

AGE 5

GRD K

GRD 1

COED SOCCER

GRD 2

GRD 3

GRD 4

OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN

GRD 5

GRD 6

GRD 7

GIRLS SOCCER

COED SOCCER

COED FLAG FOOTBALL

FALL/ WINTER 2016

COED NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL

October-December

COED CHEERLEADING

COED SOCCER

WINTER 2017

COED BASKETBALL

COED BASKETBALL

January-February

GIRLS BASKETBALL

SPRING 2017

COED NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL

March-May

COED T-BALL

SOFTBALL COACH PITCH

Register

To register for the Fall 2016 sports season, stop by City Hall.

Please note that there is a registration fee.

For registration information for future seasons, reference the city website and keep a lookout for emails from the city.

The city is looking to adopt an online registration and payment method for the Recreation Department in the future.

86

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

BASEBALL COACH PITCH

| lhpmag.com

BASEBALL KID PITCH SOFTBALL KID PITCH

GRD 8

will make coaches easily identifiable by officials, improving communication during games.

Alongside these changes, the Lighthouse Point Recreation Department is launching a completely new soccer program called Start Smart Soccer. This program, created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, is a soccer program focused on helping children ages 3 to 4 develop coordination skills. The program requires a parent or guardian to be present with each child to help them learn. Lysengen hopes that soccer will not be the only Start Smart program to come to Lighthouse Point. If there is enough interest, the Recreation Department will implement different Start Smart sports programming.

In the Fall/Winter season there will be another brand new program: National Flag Football. National Flag Football is a national youth sports organization in affiliation with the NFL. According to Lysengen, the NFL wanted to improve the quality of flag football programs available in Florida, so they reached south, a fair distance from their predominantly mid-western focus. The organization services South Florida and has gained a lot of momentum in the short time it has been in the area.

The first annual South Florida tournament had only 16 teams, while its second spiked to 50. The Lighthouse Point Bengals, a first and second grade team, took first place in the second annual tournament.

LAUDERDALE MARINA

In addition to being a larger league, it appears as though National Flag Football is a safer and more inclusive league than those typically found at the local level. National Flag Football has modified rules, professional officials and less players per team, The Lighthouse Point Recreation Department has continued to make smaller developments as well. The department recently purchased a lower basketball hoop for young children to make baskets more easily.

From new programs to new hoops, the Recreation Department hopes this year will be its best yet. If you’ve been hesitant about getting your child involved in recreation in Lighthouse Point, now is the perfect time to get off the bench and into the game.

SALES SERVICE PARTS DOCKAGE BAR RESTAURANT

SINCE 1948

BOSTON WHALER DEALER Serving South Florida Since 1973

SINCE 1948

1900 SOUTH EAST 15th STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 • LAUDERDALEMARINA.COM • 954-523-8507

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

87

DiningOUT

BY LUPÉ AND GASPAR SOMERSET

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the Deerfield Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone.

You choose from a fantastic, 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 a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Wahoo with avocado, scallion and asparagus topped with tuna, jalapeño and “bomb” sauces at Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point

Antonio’s Ristorante. ITALIAN Fresh and homey Italian food made the way you want it, literally. 1636 S.E. Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Cafe Med. ITALIAN Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a family-style menu available. 2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-5840 $$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint—it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $

Frank & Dino’s. ITALIAN If your mom won’t make Sunday gravy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-4909 $$$ 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 $$$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot serves classical French cuisine. 1576 S.E. Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$ Les Amies. FRENCH This cozy gem is aptly named Les Amies (translation: friends) as the proprietors and all the staff make you feel right at home. The service is friendly and attentive. Start with the pâté—a very generous portion served with all of the traditional accompaniments. And of course you can’t go wrong with the traditional French onion soup. The menu offers a comprehensive list of French dishes including duck a l’orange. The skin is crispy while the meat is succulent and buttery. There are plenty of other classics to choose from, including a rack of lamb, chicken Française, beef bourguignon, filet mignon au poivre and filet of sole menuière. The restaurant has a comprehensive choice of wines and the staff are knowledgeable about the offerings and steered us to a lovely pinot noir. Word to the wise: don’t miss out on the chocolate crêpes. 626 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-6464 $$$

KEYExpensive $ Inexpensive (under$$$$ $15) Pricey $$ Moderate ($17-$35) KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ ($35-$50) (over $50) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50) 88

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at info@lhpmag.com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items. They have fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Osterio Sapori. ITALIAN Closed for the summer—check back in the fall. 1544 S.E. Third Court, 754-227-5961 $$$ Patio Bar and Grill at the Wyndham. AMERICAN Steps away from the beach with specials and live music nightly.

2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-8618 $$

INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE FIESTA! Enjoy delicious Mexican & Tex-Mex fare and the best Margaritas this side of the border!

Generous portions, unique and inviting atmosphere, indoor and patio seating, amazing cocktails and nightly dinner specials!

LEGENDARY HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm $1.99 Domestic & Import Draft Beers $5 Signature Cuervo Margaritas!

1015 S. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach 954-708-2775 TijuanaTaxiCo.com

RED FOX DINER

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from.

2060 N.E. Second St., 954-421-4481 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-ofthe-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour with $5 Cuervo 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 to take home for lunch the next day. We loved 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

RED FOX DINER Come see us at our new location at

2041 NE 36th Street Lighthouse Point

on Sample Road just east of Federal Highway

954-783-7714 www.redfoxdiner.com Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch.

We deliver too.

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

89

DiningOUT there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 S.E. Third Court 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 N.E. 28 Court, 954941-0418 $$$ Hott Leggz. WINGS • BAR FOOD Pub grub at a true sports bar. They even have TVs in the booths. 3128 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-2444 $$ Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Fresh and local produce is always used. And vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

90

topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond the typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.)

The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibatchi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$ Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

P O M PA N O B E AC H Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner.

7 S.E. 22 Ave. 954-782-8040. $ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. 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 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, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. 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 N.E. 29 Ave., 954-941-0246 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954440-3347 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated right next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s Raw Bar does indeed seem like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keyes inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell. There are also a few options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s 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. The bar is large and there

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available.

40 S.W. 15 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. The place is a Pompano Beach icon.

2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

NAUTI DAWG MARINA CAFE

Your Staycation Destination

COOL DOWN AT THE NAUTI DAWG Monday

Conched-Out Friday

• Kid dinners free, 4pm -close

• Conch Chowder, 11am-close

• Yappy Hour All Day

• Live Music by Steel Drum Duo, 5-9pm

Wednesday

Sunset Sunday

• Men’s Night–1/2 OFF Beer, Wings, Burgers and Tshirts, 6pm-close

• Live Music by Mark Zaden, 5-9pm

• Plus kids dinners free, 4pm-close • Live Music, 5-9pm

Like us on Facebook and Instagram for information on additional happenings throughout August.

Gift Certificates to the Nauti Dawg makes a great gift for anyone.

Full Moon Party August 18th 5-9pm

Jazz Brunch Music August 7th 10am-2pm

2841 Marina Circle • Lighthouse Point

954-941-0246 www.nautidawg.com We are a dog friendly restaurant

DiningOUT Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar

review

CARIBBEAN & RAW BAR 460 S. CYPRESS ROAD, POMPANO BEACH 954-942-1633 $$ (MON.– FRI. 11AM TO 10PM, CLOSED IN SEPT.) Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall lies Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. The restaurant is one of those hidden gems locals love, but try to keep a secret for fear of overcrowding. With its Caribbean theme, the restaurant isn’t fancy, but is definitely inspired (mostly by the West Indies islands).

The last time we were there, Calypso was serving a smoked wahoo fish dip. For something really different, start with the Jamaican fish cakes (called “Stamp and Go” on the menu), a deep-fried combination of salt cod fish, onions, sweet red and green peppers, and a hint of curry seasoning. It’s been a while since we’ve seen stuffed mushrooms on a menu anywhere, but Calypso has them. If you want to remind yourself why this dish was once the star of the appetizer world, try them at Calypso.

They are fresh mushrooms baked with a seafood stuffing — the real kind, with real seafood, not just fishy breadcrumbs. Since it is a Caribbean place, you will find plenty of conch on the menu, from chowder, to fritters, to a conch salad inspired by an old Bahamian recipe with fresh vegetables and citrus juice. Or, try the grilled and cracked, conch—tenderized, Caribbean conch brushed with a Caribbean marinade and grilled to a slight char. You can also order the conch lightly breaded and deep-fried.

Calypso serves a few great “cutters” (island speak for sandwich). Our favorite is the namesake Calypso cutter, which is a hollowed out kaiser roll stuffed with sautéed shrimp and mushrooms, topped with garlic butter and cheddar cheese. Don’t be fooled: Calypso may call this a sandwich but it is most definitely a fork-and-knife meal. We’re not usually a fan of cheese with shellfish, but Calypso pulls it off. It is a positively addicting sandwich.

You can also bring your own fresh-caught fish for the chef to prepare. Calypso blackened our hogfish and served it with pigeon peas, rice and spicy cucumbers. The curries are another great option — West Indies-style curry served over pidgeon peas and rice, medium, spicy or hot upon request. Try a Roti, which is sort of like an oversized curry burrito.

West Indies barbecue shrimp are large shrimp sautéed in a dark brown butter sauce with fresh cracked black pepper, garlic, spices and habañero pepper sauce. If you’re a seafood fan, you must put Calypso on your restaurant rotation. If you’re not, don’t worry, Calypso serves a great burger and has chicken, pork, vegetarian and lamb options, too.

92

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined.

3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN Named after Bob “Bru” Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-quality ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-782-2688 $$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch?

You don’t find too many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s devine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes. 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 options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As we looked around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers—which of course is a great sign. 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 $$

Weekend

Brews and Tunes SPECIAL RELEASED BEERS FROM NEW BELGIUM BREWERY ALL WEEKEND LONG

Including Thursday and Monday because at Papa’s we count that as the weekend.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

Beer Dinner, 7pm Special released beers from New Belgium Brewery 6 brews + 6 chef inspired dishes Must purchase tickets at eventbrite.com

Thursday, September 22

BREWS AND TUNES is back at 7pm

Monday, September 26

UPROOT HOOTENANNY

Concert featuring

Concert kicks off at 5pm

4610 N. Federal Highway • Lighthouse Point

754-307-5034 www.papasrawbar.com • www.thebiminiroom.com www.papahughie.com • www.beststonecrabs.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 4pm-close • Sat.- Sun. 12 noon-close HAPPY HOUR: Daily from 4pm-7pm and 9pm-close

Complimentary valet everyday by Ricardo For fast delivery, visit deerfield.deliverydudes.com

ST 25 AUGU UGH THRO T 29 S AUGU

We close when the conch shell blows.

EAT, DRINK AND BE

LOCAL

Visit www.papasrawbar.com for our entertainment/live music schedule.

DiningOUT Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$ Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying power. 201 SE 15 St., 954781-3464 $ 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 $$$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 N.E. 17 Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954943-3762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $ Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff.

Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 N.E. 23 St., 954782-7000 $$$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese.

Or try one of the plethora of meatballs—all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $ La Veranda. ITALIAN La Veranda is superb. Once inside the restaurant and seated in one of the main rooms the atmosphere is elegant yet very comfortable and warm.

Being seated in their namesake veranda is a joy in itself.

Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany inspired surroundings. The bar has live music, too. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and tradi-

94

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

tional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9437390 $$ Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD SOUTH AMERICAN Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $ McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ 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. SANDWICHES • WINGS Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $ Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover—there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie.

There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma.

1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive. 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lovely lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you

Family Owned & Operated

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 $$

SINCE 1989

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI Dine on delectable Thai and Japanese dishes, get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954784-7110 $$ 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 it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI Yakuza is an authentic experience. The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu.

Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites. Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

Quick & Casual

1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach (954) 942-1733 • giannisofpompano.com MON-THURS 11am-2:30pm & 4-9:30pm FRI

11am-2:30pm & 4-10pm

SAT 4-10pm

SUN

4-9:30pm

a i p m y l O e m FlaDINER 80 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

DEERFIELD BEACH Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries?

Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030

954.480.8402

7 Days • 5:30am to 10:00pm

www.OlympiaFlameDiner.com AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

95

DiningOUT Burger Craze. BURGERS Beaches on the outside, cool and coastal atmosphere on the inside. Do you need another reason to have a burger today? 2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-5949 Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Fish and chips, lobster bisque, blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites all served in a casual atmosphere. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198 Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu.

Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs than people, Duffy’s is your destinations for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820 El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. In the mood for seafood? The El Rey crispy shrimp taco with guacamole, spicy mayonnaise and cabbage slaw is the perfect combination of spice, crunch and seafood. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 Olympia Flame. DINER Be decadent and get the turkey pot pie or go healthy and order a Greek salad. With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. 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. 1619 S.E. Third Court, 754212-5569 Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954-708-2035 Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Quick & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order which makes it stand apart from some other famous burger places which shall remain nameless. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954933-7120 Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna-melts, to burgers

96

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 N.E. 36 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 Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to choose from at this fast-casual joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheesesteaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

P O M PA N O B E AC H Quick & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 N.E. Third St., 954-941-0410 Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ You have to wonder where we got our caffeine fix before Starbucks. Thank goodness for places like this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso. They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. Carryout and delivery available.

2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more—you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 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 The Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES Donuts, donuts and more donuts. From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 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 Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT DOGS. Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. And top your burger with some of that secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

THE GREATER POMPANO BEACH CHAMBER of COMMERCE

FOOD & WINE C E L E B R AT I O N

9 20 16 Presented by

Sheraton Suites

Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek 555 NW 62 Street Fort Lauderdale Tuesday, September 20, 2016 VIP 5:30-6:30 VIP TICKETS $85 or 4 for $300 MAIN EVENT 6:30-9:00 TICKETS $60 each or 4 for $200

Must purchase tickets online at pompanobeachchamber.com 954-941-2940

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

97

French Cuisine

Creperie

DiningOUT Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than old-school eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. Dreams do come true. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

Open Tues. thru Sun. 4:30 pm to closing

Early Bird Complete Dinners

4:30 to 6:00pm, Tuesday thru Sunday 4:30 to 5:30pm, Saturdays

$19.95 cash only

Daily Complete Dinner Specials or A La Carte Open for Lunch Groups of 15 or more

Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. Hibachi grill for those who don’t do the sushi thing. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883 Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-601-0707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270 Pizza Mia. ITALIAN • PIZZA Known for their New York style pizza, but serving much, much more. 3919 N. Federal Highway, 954-582-4444 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-941-1430 Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

CONSIDER US FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!

Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheesesteak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954941-5790 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in, or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498 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. Bonus! 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-943-0057

southfloridafoodtours.com

954-607-5638

Chrissy@pompanobeachfoodtours.com

Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at info@lhpmag.com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

Congratulations to the owners and staff of the Olympia Flame Diner as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Opa!

our town... ...our magazine Proudly serving Lighthouse Point and selected homes of the North Broward Beaches

Reach every house, apartment and business in Lighthouse Point.

Each month we create an interesting combination of stories about our little slice of heaven and the people who make the area unique. We include events, culture, food, dining, travel, advice, feature articles and more. Your stories are our stories.

TO ADVERTISE CALL RICHARD ROSSER 954-234-8518 or EMAIL richard@lhpmag.com

HappySNAPS Memorable moments around town

Gabi, Stella, Alexa Rae and Mary The kids in art camp made a poster for the Lighthouse Point Police Department, thanking them for everything they do. They were so excited to make this for the police according to Mary Cavaioli the art camp instructor.

Submit photos and captions from your event to info@lhpmag.com 100

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

2nd generation Lighthouse Point family run business since 1981

HOME AUTO BOAT RV MOTORCYCLE

Protection • Proficiency • Professionalism We are Family Open Monday through Saturday

703 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954.784.9029 • myersinsures.com

Ryan & Katie Murphy

3 Generations of Black Belts Actively Training.

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR LIFE!

6 WEEKS OF CLASSES FOR $69 CALL 954-785-1348 OR VISIT ELITEFORCEMARTIALARTS.COM FOR MORE INFO! CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

facebook.com/eliteforcemartialartslhp

twitter.com/shihanhaley

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

101

HappySNAPS 1

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Deerfield Beach PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH 1 Bill Denlsi, Auy Stamos, Sandra Murphy and Len Glantz 2 Archie and Susan Devlin 3 John and Laura Evans 4 Ashley Campbell, Brian Campbell, Robert Sheppard, Karen Wilson and Gemma Pickard

3

2

4

102

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

A Home Service Company That’s Tailor Made For You. We are a unique service of dedicated and caring professionals that “custom tailor” our services to meet your every need. Only quality, expertise, and personalized attention goes into every service we offer.

Whether you need house cleaning, laundry, ironing, personal assistance, or an extra pair of hands for your party, TailorMaid ensures our services fit your unique needs.

OUR SERVICES:

• • • • •

Cleaning Home / Office Shopping / Errands Laundry / Ironing Party Hosting House / Pet Sitting

20 YEARS

• • • • •

Personal Assistance Companions Pack / Unpack Service Home Organization And Much More ...

Serving Palm Beach & Broward 561-391-9131 info@tailormaid.com • www.tailormaid.com

HappySNAPS 1

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Deerfield Beach PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH 1 Carmela Valente, JoAnn, Gianna and Dominic Barone 2 Tara Glassover and Matt Colosimo 3 Rachel Morgan and Nicole Svensson 4 Chris and Edie Coleman

2

3 4

104

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

PBP PLUMBING PAM BLOUNT

Commercial & Residential Plumbing Since 1982 Complete Plumbing Supplies & Full Service Plumbing Contractor

954-946-3566 / 954-785-3566 www.PamBlountPlumbing.com

Specializing in: • Snaking, Pressure Jetting Or Video Camera Inspections • Hard To Find Parts • Water Heater Repair • Disposal Replacements Quality Service At Reasonable Prices

Store Hours 7:30 am- 5:00 pm Monday to Friday | License# CFC1428137 112 NE 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

105

HappySNAPS POMPANO BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRADE SHOW Pompano Beach Elkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge

1

2

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES 1 Andy and Taylor 2 Rodger Gingerich 3 Daniel and Melanie 4 Kristina 5 Lisa Spiegel 6 Cassie Ganter and Chad 7 Susie Krix of Furman Insurance and Lisa from Juice 2U

3

4

7

6

106

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

5

Daazilae Kiddas ble y care av ols

Afterschool Care Program • • • • • •

Grades K-5 welcome Monday-Friday 2-5:45pm Pick up at many local schools is available Trained staff Christian environment & Chapel on Fridays Healthy snack provided daily

Full nty scho ward Cou when Bro are closed.

• Daily homework time • Rollerskating, basketball, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey & many other activities • DROP-OFF program available for 1 – 5 days (does not include bus pick-up) • Snack rack open in the afternoons for purchases • Many other fun events

138 NE First Street, Pompano Beach • connie@fbcpompano.org • 954-745-6131

MARTONE’S MEN’S WEAR

Quality Clothing Since 1958

Hart Schaffner & Marx St. Croix Tommy Bahama Sportif Bobby Jones

954-941-6493 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm

2635 E. ATLANTIC BLVD. • POMPANO BEACH

The UPS Store Lighthouse Point

The Shoppes at Beacon Light 2436 N. Federal Hwy Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954.633.5444 store6416@theupsstore.com

®

®

Summer Hours: Mon - Thur: 8:30am - 7:00pm Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm Sun: Closed

ur r yo o f s . get u ol needs r o f o Don’t k to Sch c a B

ing Print g in Shipp es li Supp

We Print @theUPSStore6416

theUPSStore6416

AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

107

HappyBIRTHDAY Brandon

turns 4 August 7

Emma

turned 7 on June 23

Marcus

turns 1 August 18

Luca

turns 2 August 5

Luke

turns 2 August 8

Hey kids born in September, send us your photos before August 4.

Please include your name, birthday and how old you will be. Email: info@lhpmag.com and type “birthday” in the subject line.

108

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

GOT CLUTTER?

CALL US NOW FOR A FREE PICKUP 1-888-9-PICKUP

WWW.9PICKUP.COM

All contributions are tax deductible

Furniture • Jewelry • Clothing • Books • Art • Computers • Toys • Linens • Appliances AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

109

HappyBIRTHDAY pets Lovelace

turns 12 on August 2

Mowgli

turns 7 on August 1

Riley

turns 5 on August 13

Send us photos of your pet birthdays.

Email: info@lhpmag.com and type Birthday in the subject line 110

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

Michele Greene Ins Agcy Inc Michele Greene, Agent 3320 N. Federal Hwy. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-6742 954.781.0400 michele.greene.bt0s@statefarm.com www.michelegreeneagency.com

Walk in, Mail in, Call in, Click in

WE BUY DIAMONDS & GOLD

New Car Look!

AUTO PAINTING SPECIALS $ 479.95 compare at $750 with this ad $ 1699.99 compare at $3000. Ask about our Factory Special $ 799.95 compare at $1100. Ask about our High Quality Special

Featuring: Custom or Original factory colors. 2 component urethane. 4 year guarantee. 3 year fading.

Urethane hardener. 3 stage standing. Exterior only. Free striping (with this coupon. exp. 2/29/16)

HQ AUTO PAINTING & BODY REPAIR CENTER

4210 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY • LIGHTHOUSE POINT • 954-782-5000

1915 NW 40th Ct., Pompano Beach. (N on Powerline to 4100, E. to Mancini Ave. left to Shop) (954) 970.8504 • www.autopaintingpompanobeach.com Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm. Sat 8am-noon. Owner Operated 20 years.

PRESSURE CLEANING SERVING LIGHTHOUSE POINT FOR OVER 10 YEARS

ROOFS • POOL PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS DOCK STAINING AND WATERPROOFING Robert Heyman 25 year Lighthouse Point Resident Satisfaction Guaranteed

TRIPLE CROWN PRESSURE CLEANING

954-605-7078 • tcpressure.com Licensed & Insured • A division of Triple Crown Properties

Sports Injuries.

Auto Accidents.

Wellness Care.

Caring for patients of all ages

2022 NE 36th Street • Lighthouse Point Gateway Center (Near Bonefish Mac’s) Sun.-Thurs., 12pm-10pm • Fri. & Sat., 12pm-11pm

www.frostypoint.com

40 IUM E P R ML I T Y QUA ORS F L AV Serving Pompano Beach since 2002

Many major insurances accepted All auto insurance accepted Affordable cash plans Conveniently located just south of the Pink Church near Federal and Copans

Dr. Gene A. Perkins, Jr

{954} 946.3703 • coastalchiropracticlifestyle.com • 2323 NE 26th Ave. Suite 109 • Pompano Beach AUGUST 2016 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

111

StakeOUT

Say cheese!

Look for us around town to snap your photo.

This month, our intrepid photographer took a trip to Frosty Point to see who was cooling off from the summer heat.

Darlene Swan and Theodore Paul

Joe DeSanto Sarah, Isabella and

xxxx

Aaron , Denise and Soph ia Goldberg

Darlene Swan, Joseph Sanzone, Jakobe Stocks, EJ Weber and Crystal Stocks 112

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

| lhpmag.com

CAR WASH CORNER Now is the perfect time to stop by and clean that dirty car at Mr. Squeaky’s award winning car wash!

David Opatosky, of the UPS Store in Pompano Beach, likes to keep the delivery van squeaky clean.

Developed, owned and operated by the Sassos, a Lighthouse Point family.

MR. SQUEAKY CAR WASH is owned and operated for the past 10

years by a Lighthouse Point family. Owners Richard and Lynn Sasso, both attorneys, left the day to day practice of law to launch Mr. Squeaky, with the goal of making Mr. Squeaky one of the best car washes in the nation. Mr. Squeaky has been voted “1 of the Top 50 Car Washes in the USA” by Modern Car Care Magazine, the only South Florida car wash to receive this honor.

From top to bottom, Mr. Squeaky is a family business. Their two children, Stella and Tyler, along with thousands of other kids visiting with their parents, love the multi-sensory experience of the 135’ long car wash tunnel that includes colorful soaps, a high pressure Arctic Blast rinse, soft cloth scrubs and Tornado Dryers.

With washes starting at just $9, including unlimited FREE use of vacuums, there is no true competitor in all of South Florida. From Buicks to Bentleys, every car is treated with white glove service that has made Mr. Squeaky famous and the go-to place for hundreds of thousands of raving fans. Lynn Sasso explains the philosophy at Mr. Squeaky: “We wanted to create a family-friendly car wash. Our goal is to give each customer a squeaky clean car and a smile on their face!”

Voted 1 of the Top 50 Car Washes in the USA by Modern Car Care Magazine Want a free car wash and your photograph in the next Car Wash Corner? Contact us at Info@MrSqueaky.com

MrSqueaky.com

Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days/week

(954) 782-WASH

499 West Atlantic Blvd.

(Next to RaceTrac Gas Station & Taco Bell, just East of 1-95)

Pompano Beach

Great Selection of New Vehicles Arriving Daily!

954.943.6700 909 South Federal Highway · Pompano Beach · Between Commercial and Atlantic Boulevards

www.JoeyAccardiCDJR.com