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FESTIVAL FAVORITES

A comprehensive round-up of the best local music festivals from now through 2020

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

Our congressman U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch co-founded the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. He met with Pompano! magazine to answer questions on climate change.

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Sunnie Carpenter, Peri Callimanapulos and Sunny Lerit at the opening of Oceanic on Pompano Beach (Photo by Jeff Graves)

Our congressman, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), is the co-chair and co-founder of the Climate Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan group of House of Representatives seeking to find solutions to climate change. Rep. Deutch recently met with Pompano! magazine to discuss the Caucus and its priorities.

Music! So much music! There are dozens of upcoming music festivals you will not want to miss. This is our comprehensive guide to music festivals from now, through 2020. From laid back beachside tunes, to mega-huge electronic dance fetsivals, we have them all. Plus, a guide to some other non-music related festivals.

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October 2019

Welcome to Dystopia. You’re going to love it.

There’s so much fun to be had in Pompano Beach this month. From an art block party, to live outdoor music, to art workshops and garden club meet-ups, this is your guide to community events happening this month.

City Beat reporter Marie Puleo keeps you upto-date on Pompano Beach news, including the installation of two new expensive art sculptures, the expansion of Festival Marketplace and a concert to benefit the Bahamas.

See photos from the openings of Salon JC in Lighthouse Point and the grand opening of the long awaited Oceanic restaurant on the beach in Pompano.

Columnist Dawne Richards muses on modern day instruments of torture.

Get caught up on some restaurant news, such as the opening of Kabuki and a new Legends Tavern and Grille in Pompano Beach. Plus, consult our dining guide — a robust list of local dining options.

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Welcome to Dystopia. You’re Going to Love it. BY SUSAN ROSSER About 10 years ago “The Hunger Games,” the first book in a trilogy of novels set in a dystopian future where children hunt and are hunted by other children, was all the rage. At the time, I was just happy so many kids were reading. But since then, and probably thanks to the mega success of the books and movies, there have been about a zillion more stories of a bleak earth in the not-sodistant future. A quick search on Google for the first dystopian novel will bring up classics like “1984” and “Brave New World.” When I heard Hulu was planning to air a series based on Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” I ran out, bought a copy and read it. I remember my mother, an avid reader, loved it when it was first published in 1985. I can practically still hear her saying, “Whoa, this is one creepy book.” It is the story of June, a woman forced into sexual slavery in the totalitarian society of Gilead, formerly the United States. Using flashbacks, June recounts her life before Gilead and the reader learns how the country, faced with low birth rates and environmental decay morphed into an authoritarian and theocratic state. Life is pretty awful in Gilead. But the real question is, why all the tales of doom and gloom? ABOVE A series of signs along a pathway at Haverford College in Pennsylvania reminds students how long items such as aluminum cans and plastic bottles take to decompose in a landfill.

Why is reading about our collective ill-fated future such a popular pass time? Recently, I found a box full of essays my mother wrote for the book club she ran. At the start of each meeting, she read her essay to get the conversation rolling. My sisters and I have gone through a bunch of the essays. We agree they are brilliant and all have an overarching theme: If you want to learn about yourself; if you want to learn about others; if you want to learn about the world, read fiction. (We also learned that apparently my mom always wanted to dance with Patrick Swayze.) And that’s where these tales of dystopia might actually serve a far-reaching purpose. If we close our eyes and imagine a world with limited resources or a tyrannical government, we are forced to think a million unpleasant thoughts. How will I respond to this new world? Who will take care of me and who do I need to take care of? Basically, how will I survive? But more importantly, there is the quintessential question: What can I do to prevent my world from slipping into hell? Which brings me to the topic of protecting our environment and our youth’s rampant fears surrounding the topic of climate change. Like their apparent fascination with dystopian novels, it’s no secret the younger generations seem more concerned with conservation than their older counterparts. Last spring, I visited several colleges with my daughter, and on every campus, the concern for the environment was remarkable. From composting efforts to posters reminding students to be good stewards of the environment, it was beyond encouraging. Perhaps true fear for their futures compels these young adults to act conscientiously and protect their world. While I know the connection between dystopian fiction and environmental concern might be tenuous at best, I am going to draw a connection anyway. These are the same kids who gobbled up books of doom and gloom like my generation ate individually wrapped Twinkies. And a world with few resources may not be such a leap for their collective imagination. Fear for a dystopian future, however, may just be the driving force we all need to prevent fiction from becoming reality.

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Pompano Food Truck Round Up

Every third Friday of the month the Pompano Food Truck Round Up features more than 15 food trucks, drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs. WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 10pm (third Fridays) WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First St. (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

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Music Under the Stars

Join your community for an evening of great music and entertainment as Briny Irish Pub presents Music under the Stars every second Friday of the month. The featured band for October is VAM Band, a pop, funk, soul band. WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11 at 7pm (second Fridays) WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvd COST: Free

Movies in the Park

The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites you to Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come enjoy a featured presentation at the park, under the stars on the fourth Friday of every month. This is a free, family-friendly event. The movie will begin at 8 pm. October’s movie is “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.” WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park on the multi-purpose field, 1700 NE Eighth St. COST: Free For more information call 954-786-4111

Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival

See our full article on page 40 WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park, 1660 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Garden Club’s First Meeting of the Season

The Pompano Beach Garden Club is celebrating it’s 72nd year. The club will be hosting its first meeting for the 2019-2020 season. The meeting is free and open to the public. The program for this meeting will be “Antique Roses” presented by Janine Griffiths, Master Naturalist. Plants will be available for sale. Call with any questions: 954-782-4121 WHEN: Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 12:30 pm.

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The Beach Buoys Tribute at Galuppi’s

The Beach Buoys are an authentic tribute to the Beach Boys. From the precise vocal arrangements and striped shirts, to the vintage guitars and amps, The Beach Buoys have done the research to effectively recreate a live Beach Boys performance from the mid 60’s. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 to 11pm WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

Art of the City

BLOCK PARTY AT THE POMPANO BEACH CULTURAL CENTER

Art Prevails Project, a Broward-based multi-disciplinary arts organization, is using the creative arts to bring community residents together. With major support from the Community Foundation of Broward, Art Prevails Project has partnered with the City of Pompano Beach to bring Art of the City: Block Party, a free, quarterly community extravaganza that will showcase amazing talent from across South Florida and will highlight the rich cultural flair Pompano Beach has offer. A live artist battle will feature some of South Florida’s most talented visual artists as they create pieces throughout the night. In addition, the Children’s Village will give kids the opportunity to get involved as they create their own artwork. Food and drink vendors will be on site. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and prepare to have an amazing time at the Block Party. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 8pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Life drawing, also referred to as figure drawing, is the best and quickest way to improve your drawing skills and your visual perception. During this two-hour drawing session, live models will pose draped for short “gesture” as well as longer poses. This program is ideal for individuals interested in portrait painting, character design, illustration, animation and anatomical drawing, however, all artists benefit from life drawing sessions. Artists are invited to bring their own materials and supplies. There will be no formal instruction; participants work at their own pace and in their preferred medium. Space available for six participants per session, so register early. WHEN: Saturdays, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 from 11am to 2pm (can attend one or both sessions) WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Per session, general admission $20; students $10 (ages 18 and up only)

Color Pencil Techniques Workshop

Traditional (waxy) color pencils and techniques of how to layer colors will be experimented with. See fascinating results using color combinations to create impressive drawings. Explore a wide range of compatible papers that lend themselves beautifully to this dynamic medium. For anyone ages 16 and older. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11am to 3pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $25

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Recurring Events T U E S DAYS Read. Write. Poems After School Poetry Workshops

These after school poetry workshops are for students between the ages of 13 and 19 who enjoy writing, reading and studying poetry. The informal workshops promote literacy, self-expression and community involvement. Each week students will focus on a selected poet, reading their poems and biographies, explore different types of poetry and share original work. WHEN: Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5pm WHERE: Blanche Ely Historical Museum, 1500 NW Sixth Ave. COST: Free

Fine Art Show in Boca Raton

Juried fine art and fine craft show where all art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Nov. 2 & 3 from 10am to 5pm WHERE: Mizner Park Ampitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Free to attend

W E D N E S DAYS Lunch with Art: Visual Arts Edition

Take a break from your day, bring your lunch and unleash your creativity while creating visual art. A workshop will be held each Wednesday of the month at Pompano Beach Cultural Center. This month Lunch With Art: Visual Arts Edition is themed “Inktober.” Week one will focus on shapes, while the following weeks will focus on florals, bugs, nature and blowing ink pictures, respectively. WHEN: Wednesdays in October from 12:15 to 1:15pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd COST: Free

SAT U R DAYS Intro to Wild Beer & Odd Breed Brewery Tours

Come learn how Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Brewing company uses wild fermentation to create unique craft beers in oak barrels. Plus take a tour of the brewery and sample their brews. WHEN: Every Saturday from noon to 1pm WHERE: Odd Breed Wild Ales (50 NE First St., Pompano Beach) COST: $10 (includes two beer samples)

Music is Your Ali

These piano, guitar and drum lessons are available to all students over the age of 12 with a passion for music. Each lesson is 30 minutes long, with one student per session. WHEN: Every Saturday from 10:30am - 3pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd COST: Free

Vegan Fest

For its second year, Diamonds by Raymond Lee will host a Vegan Fest. Tons of vegan food trucks will serve up delicious plant-based foods. Craft beers and drinks will be served, too. Live music creates an all- around awesome party. A yoga class will be held to kick off the festival at 4pm. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 9pm WHERE: Diamonds by Raymond Lee, 2801 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton COST: Festival entrance is free. Food and drinks for purchase.

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Beach Zumba has returned! Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. WHEN: Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach. COST: Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

Sundays Yoga on Pompano Beach

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. WHEN: Classes are on Sundays from 9 to 10am. COST: Classes are by donation, so please bring cash. For more information call 754-307-9489

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Stretch & Tone on Pompano Beach

Local fitness teacher Jackie Thomson has been teaching a stretch and tone class beachside for four years. Join her and her regular following of fitness students on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the sand) for a workout with an ocean breeze. WHEN: Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9am. COST: Drop in rate is $7; or can purchase five sessions for $25; or 10 sessions for $ 40. For more information call Jackie at 443-366-0753

Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility. Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment. WHEN: First and Third Sundays at 10am; Second and Fourth Wednesdays at 6pm WHERE: 26 Degree Brewing at 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice

Tuesday TriBE BEach Yoga

Join Corbin Stacy and other members of the hOMe Team for their community based Beach Yoga SoundOff™ Social event. The event is donation based, so participants must bring cash or check to donate. For a minimum donation of $10, participants will receive a SoundOff™ Experience LED headset to use during the event, which will blast music and instructions while participants do yoga. Towels for the beach, a water station and a post workout drink ticket to Café Med will be provided. WHEN: The first Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm -8:30pm WHERE: Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, 2096 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach COST: $10 minimum donation. Cash or check is accepted at event. Online credit card donations are accepted at MindBody bookings.

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Pompano Beach Cultural Center to Get New Large-Scale Public Art Work Pompano Beach Cultural Center To Get New Large-Scale Public Art Work The City of Pompano Beach will soon be getting its largest and most expensive piece of public art. A bronze and stainless steel sculpture standing over 15 feet tall and weighing 1,200 pounds will be installed at the north entrance of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. The sculpture, which resembles a giant infinity symbol, is called “Current.” It will be created by San Francisco-based artist Michael Szabo. The city’s Public Art Committee selected Szabo’s design from among 188 applications received in response to a Call to Artists issued in October 2018. The Public Art Committee was seeking an artist to design “a significant sculpture” to enhance the architecture of the Cultural Center building. The City Commission, at its Sept. 10 meeting, approved the design and a contract for the commissioned artwork, which will cost $96,600. In his response to the Call to Artists, Szabo said the sculpture “is an abstracted reference to the infinite and dynamic flow of community, solidarity and creativity the Cultural Arts Center provides its citizens and visitors, which they in turn feed back to the city to create a reciprocal sense of connection and place.” According to the artist, the satin finish of the brushed stainless steel softly reflects the surrounding environment, while the reds, browns, greens and blues of the rich

patina bronze evoke the colors of the area’s leaves, grasses, ocean and skies. LED up-lighting built into the concrete base will give the piece a dramatic presence at night for drivers and pedestrians, said Szabo. Laura Atria, the city’s Public Art Program Manager, said one of the reasons the Public Art Committee “felt so passionate about the piece” is because Szabo’s design was directly inspired by how the Cultural Center building itself was created. The building was conceived as a box the architect “unfolded.” Szabo took the infinity symbol and unfolded it just like the building was unfolded. The architect of the Cultural Center was shown the design of the sculpture and felt it went hand-inhand with the building, said Atria. Szabo will complete the

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fabrication and installation of the artwork within six months. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the City Commission also approved a contract for another Pompano Beach public art work, a commissioned mosaic mural to be installed in Artists Alley, located behind the Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) building in Pompano’s Old Town district. The abstract mural will be created by Cynthia Trezona, a Pompano Beach resident. The artwork, which is expected to be installed within three months, will measure 41 feet by 10 feet and cost $4,000. Trezona is one of the apprentices for the city’s Mosaic Team, a project created by the Public Art Committee to help give artists experience in their craft and expand their careers. Y

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Festival Marketplace Pompano Beach Expanding To Reach More Local Shoppers The Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach has plans to expand beyond its existing indoor flea market, which includes over 250 vendors, by adding a new one-story 25,500-squarefoot building for restaurant and retail use. The expansion will also include a Racetrac gas station and convenience store, and a vacant pad area for additional future development. IMC Equity Group, which acquired the Festival Marketplace (formerly known as Festival Flea Market) in April 2018, has submitted a site plan application to the City for the proposed redevelopment, which will replace existing surplus parking at the northeast corner of the property that is presently used by the 381,762-square-foot indoor flea market building. Historically, the Festival Marketplace’s business is seasonal, said Carlos Segrera, Chief Investment Officer of IMC Equity Group, which is based in North Miami. The goal of the redevelopment is to bring in more traffic from local residents year round. Tenants of the existing Festival Marketplace – located at 2900 W. Sample Road in Pompano Beach – include restaurants, fragrance outlets, and stores selling cosmetics, shoes, clothing, jewelry and home furnishings. Segrera anticipates at least one or two restaurants will lease space in the new building, and said the 1-acre pad area will be suitable for a drivethrough restaurant. He expects the property’s frontage on Sample Road will be a key factor in generating

interest from potential tenants. The site plan for the project still needs to be approved by the city’s Architectural Appearance Committee and Planning and Zoning Board. Construction could start in the second quarter of 2020, said Segrera. IMC Equity Group has already received authorization from the Florida Department of Transportation to construct a new turn-in on Sample Road that will lead directly to the new businesses. The Pompano Beach Festival Marketplace owner also has separate plans to add a 10,000-square-foot entertainment space for kids inside the existing building that will include interactive video games and a room for holding parties.

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Pompano Beach to Hold Bahamas Relief Concert at the Amp The City of Pompano Beach, Shipwreck Park and Florida-based concert and festival promoters are working together in support of the Bahamas to host One Love Bahamas, a benefit concert to aid recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Bahamas. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. All event proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas, according to a press release issued by the City. Tickets for One Love Bahamas will go on sale Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at 10am, through Ticketmaster. Lineup information will be announced soon. Ticketnews.com reports, “Several A-list artists are set to perform at a benefit concert this fall to support the victims of Hurricane Dorian.” As of press time, Pompano! Magazine has been unable to confirm this information or any acts scheduled to play the Pompano Beach Hurricane Concert. —Jeff Levine

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum’s Recent Makeover a Community Effort After a year-long joint effort between the City of Pompano Beach, three local nonprofits and two corporations, a makeover of the Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum, which receives thousands of visitors from around the world each year, has just been completed. The museum is located in Pompano Beach’s Hillsboro Inlet Park, across the inlet from the lighthouse. The Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum contains more than 100 years’ worth of artifacts about the historic lighthouse and the surrounding area, as well as lighthouse-themed gift items. The beautification project was spearheaded by the nonprofit Pompano Proud as a way to enhance the park and museum, and hopefully protect them from any possible future commercial development on the site, said Sandy Von Staden, who chaired the project. The park is an intrinsic resource along the Broward County A1A Scenic Highway. The project included an entire remodeling of the museum’s interior, a colorful mural painted on the building’s exterior, new landscaping and a newly planted butterfly garden. Early one Sunday morning in August, volunteers from Pompano Proud, the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society and the Wyndham Santa Barbara hotel dug holes in the ground around the museum and filled them with 75 plants, such as milkweed and dune sunflowers, that will attract specific types of butterflies. Commissioner Andrea McGee of District 1, where the museum is located, joined in the effort.

Less than an hour after the plants were in the ground, a Monarch butterfly touched down on a milkweed plant. “If you come back in two weeks, I guarantee the butterflies will be here,” said Scott Johnson, president of Pompano Proud, and maintenance manager at the Wyndham Santa Barbara. Johnson helped plant the new butterfly garden. Ken Herman, president of the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation

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Society said the museum will serve as “the northern visitors center for Pompano Beach,” providing information not only about the lighthouse and Pompano Beach, but about attractions in surrounding municipalities. The museum is a city facility that is leased by the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society. Fot this upgrade, the City provided new flooring, painted the walls, installed new ceiling fans and an impact glass door, updated the lighting and electrical components, and put in a new air conditioner. Lowe’s home improvement store in Pompano Beach provided deep-

discounted cabinetry. The City also donated three crepe myrtle trees in front of the building. The Public Works Department guided the selection of the plants and helped install the mural. The mural was painted by Donna Sallee, a professional commercial artist and Pompano Proud member. The artwork, which was completed about three months ago, was commissioned and paid for by Pompano Proud at a discounted rate. A new bench made of recycled materials was placed next to the mural. Pompano Proud donated close to $6,000 toward the project, with $850 of it paying for the plants. The organization’s money comes from its sole fundraising activity, which is its participation in the city’s annual Seafood Festival. The Hillsboro Shores Improvement Association contributed $5,000 to the project. Pompano Proud, whose mission is to “enhance and preserve the natural amenities and local heritage of Pompano Beach,” has also planted butterfly gardens at the Sample McDougald House, the Canine Corner Dog Park and the Patricia Davis Community Garden near Blanche Ely High School. It has also carried out beatification projects at McNab Park. The Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum’s normal hours of operation are: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 11am until 3pm. It is also open Saturday or Sunday from 10am to 3pm on Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse tour days. The museum is located at: Hillsboro Inlet Park, 2700 N. Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach. Y

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Broward County’s Barktoberfest is back at the new and improved Splash Adventure Water Park within Quiet Waters Park. Pooch & Hooch is the approved cocktail bar shaking up some beverages for the humans while the furry best friends enjoy the amenities of the doggy water park and other pet related vendors. Activities run from 9am to 5pm and include doggie splash time, rescue and nonprofit groups, adoptions, a doggie market place, kids activities and a doggie costume contest. WHEN: Oct. 6 from 9am to 5pm WHERE: Splash Adventure Water Park at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: Admission is free, although some activities may entail nominal fees, and there is a $5/dog fee for 50-minute sessions in the water. Only dogs weighing 25 pounds or less will be permitted for the first session, starting at 9am. The park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.

This family event features decorated trunks of candy for trunk or treating, a fire truck, rides on the FUNTrain, laser tag, a rock wall, bungee trampoline, haunted house, escape room, games and a raffle. There will be a cash prize for best decorated trunk. Businesses are welcome to participate in the trunk competition. Local businesses can participate as a trunk station for free. Businesses are instructed to use a car, truck, delivery vehicle or tent decorated in a family-friendly Halloween theme. Businesses should provide enough candy, coupons, cookies or treats for approximately 200 children. Vehicles or tents must be in place by 5pm. All donations are tax deductible. Individuals and businesses are also invited to be a game host for one of the carnival style games. Participation is free. Game hosts should arrive by 5pm. To register as a game host or trunker, please visit thepinkchurch.org/trunk-or-treat/ WHEN: Oct. 12; trunk decorating begins at 5pm; judging begins at 5:45pm; trunk or treating begins at 6pm. WHERE: The Pink Church, 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach COST: If purchased in advance, activity wristbands are as follows: $30 for the Green Go Anywhere Bands and $20 for the Red Toddler/Preschooler bands. Tickets can be purchased at thepinkchurch.org/trunk-ortreat/. Prices will increase at the door. If you purchase your wristbands or raffle tickets ahead of time, you can pick them up from 8 to 12pm on Friday, Oct. 11 at the church office. Or, pick up your tickets at the will-call table at the event anytime after 5:30pm. For more information, go to imaginationstationpreschool.org or thepinkchurch.org.

The Fifth Annual Deerfield Beach Fall Festival is fun for the entire family. Pick out the perfect pumpkin from the patch, enjoy live entertainment, make crafts at the kids art tent, listen to a storyteller, jump in a bounce house, partake in hay rides and devour tasty treats. This year Altered Roots Band and Uproot Hootenanny will play on the main stage at 4pm and 5:30pm respectively, followed by a viewing of Hocus Pocus at 7:15pm (times subject to change). WHEN: Oct. 19 from 4 to 8:30pm WHERE: Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave. COST: Free Parking: A complimentary shuttle will run from the Middle School Athletic Complex at 501 SE Sixth Ave. to Pioneer Park at 217 NE Fifth Ave. The shuttle will run continuously from 3:30pm to 9pm. For more information visit dfb.city/fall festival or contact the Community Events and Outreach Division at 954-480-4429 or dfbspecialevents@deerfield-beach.com.

Boo Bash at the Sample-McDougald House Come join your community for an un-boolievable time at this year’s City of Pompano Beach’s Boo Bash at the Sample-McDougald House. Fun activities will include a carnival, inflatable rides, stage performers, a witchy fortune teller, fall pumpkin patch, toddler zone, DJ and dancing area, haunted trail and some wicked awesome games. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best costume. WHEN: Oct. 25 from 5 to 9pm; costume contest at 8pm WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE Tenth St. COST: Free Contact 954-786-4111 for more information.

Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival is back. The festival will feature a variety of fun, fall activities including a pumpkin patch with 2,500 pumpkins to pick from, carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, dress-your-own scarecrow village, and tons of beautiful photo vignettes to capture a perfect Autumn family photo. Attendees can also decorate pumpkins right on-site, as well as enjoy savory and sweet pumpkin delights in the pumpkin food court. This year there will also be a pumpkin beer bar. WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Oct. 19 & 20 from 10am to 6pm WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: General admission is $20 and includes unlimited carnival ride wristband and access to all fall attractions. Food and pumpkins not included. Children under two are free. For more information visit bocapumpkinpatch.com.

A Midsummer Night’s Scream at Oceans234 Spend the evening in a dark forest amidst twisted fairies and contorted creatures as you delve into A Midsummer Night’s Scream. This Halloween inspired event will feature a DJ, complimentary photos, costume contest and drink specials by the beach at Oceans234. The main dining room of the restaurant will be cleared of tables to make room for the dance floor and party, which goes until closing time at 2am. Dinner reservations are available on the outside patio. The kitchen closes at 11pm. WHEN: Oct. 26; drinks and dancing from 9pm to close (2am); dinner served on the patio until 11pm WHERE: Oceans234, 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach COST: Attendance is free. Drinks and food for purchase. Reservations for dinner are recommended. Visit oceans234.com.

Halloween at Dan Witt Park Costumes, candy and fun — oh my! WHEN: Thursday Oct. 24 from 6 to 8pm; Costume contest starts at 6:30pm sharp WHERE: Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22nd Ave. COST: Free

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Studio54 Halloween Party for a Cause at the Seminole Coconut Creek In the late 1970s, at the peak of the disco dancing and music trend, Studio 54 created a legendary dance club famous for its celebrity guest list and social scene. This October, the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will recreate the magic of the iconic Studio 54 and transport guests back to the disco era for the Selfless Love Foundation’s annual Halloween Party for a Cause benefit. Live entertainment will be performed by The Original Studio 54 Band. There will be an open bar featuring Patrón and Grey Goose specialty cocktails and catering by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The Selfless Love Foundation is a nonprofit committed to helping foster children. WHEN: Oct. 19 from 7 to 11pm WHERE: Seminole Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek COST: Tickets are $150 per person Call 954-372-7760 or visit selflesslovefoundation.org for more information

Boo-By-The-Sea 2019 A trick or treat Halloween stroll geared to kids pre-k to fifth grade. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea’s small business community will host the event, offering lots of treats and decorations. WHEN: Oct. 26 from 3 to 6pm WHERE: The west commercial business district plazas: Sea Fan, Eagle Ray, Parrotfish, Green Turtle Plazas.

Trunk or Treat at Emma Lou Olsen Civic Center Trunk or treaters will have a blast going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from vehicle owners who have decorated their vehicles for Halloween. Trunkers will be asked to decorate their trunk, tailgate, or hatchback and provide candy to the treaters. The Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation department will provide music and outdoor games. Vehicle registration is free for this event, however, all registrations are due by Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. WHEN: Oct. 27 from 3 to 6pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center West Banquet Parking Lot, 1081 NE Sixth St. COST: Free For more information and to register as a trunker, please call 954-786-4594.

Boo Bash at Pompano Citi Centre Pompano Citi Centre is calling all little witches, ghosts, princesses and superheroes to join for a Halloween Bash. On Thursday, October 31st, children ages 10 and under are invited to come dressed in their best costumes to enjoy a magical Wizard Show. Halloween themed craft activities and giveaways begin at 5pm and candy will be handed out at the Pompano Citi Centre table. Adult supervision is required, and masks are only allowed on children under 10 years old and may be worn during event hours only. WHEN: Oct. 31 from 5 to 7pm WHERE: Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: Admission is free. Ride the carousel during this event for only $1. Y

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hirty-six thousand kilometers above the Earth’s surface floats a multi-million dollar geostationary satellite that’s sole purpose is to take photographs of South America. The fires in the Amazon rainforest that have blotted out the sun in the skies above Sáo Paulo, have blotted Sáo Paulo from the lens of the satellite suspended above. Wildfires and other extreme weather events such as, most recently, hurricane Dorian, have become more frequent and more powerful. Sunny day flooding caused by sea level rise is occurring in Miami and other parts of Florida. The effects of climate change are already at our doorstep. Florida is one of the states that could potentially be most negatively affected by the traumas of climate change if the causes are not mitigated, and the effects not planned for. That is why Florida congressmen Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), whose district includes Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point, started the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in 2016 with co-chair Carlos Curbelo (R-FL-26). The Caucus is a group of Republican and Democratic U.S. Representatives who have volunteered to meet regularly, discuss issues and work together on solutions relating to climate change. The caucus is currently chaired

by Francis Rooney (R-FL-19) and Rep. Deutch. The Climate Solutions Caucus currently has 22 Republican and 44 Democratic U.S. Representatives on its roster. The Caucus is on a crusade to overcome the gridlock that has held the country back from passing any substantive legislation regarding climate change during recent years. Even if the House supports a bill, the likelihood that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — who gets to decide on if, and when, a bill is voted on, and can suspend voting on a bill indefinitely — would introduce a bill targeting climate change, and the likelihood that the current president would sign it, is slim. This challenge, however, is not

We’re seeing it first here [in Florida] through sea level rise. Anyone who’s been outside and experienced king tides, anyone who’s seen sunny day flooding, recognizes that this is something that’s going to impact our community in a really significant way. stopping the Caucus. Deutch said the Caucus is committed to tackling the issue on all sides. “We’re not going to sit around and wait until January of 2021 to start focusing on this again,” Rep. Deutch said. “We need to set the table for what comes next.”

Q & A with Rep. Ted Deutch What is the top priority of the Climate Solutions Caucus? The most important thing for our caucus to do is to bring Republicans and Democrats together to commit to do something about climate change. That sounds like it’s not a very specific priority, but at a time when it’s been impossible for things to happen in a bipartisan way, this Caucus is a way to do that. So, we initally put together a resolution which acknowledges the importance of addressing climate change…that recognizes the threats that it poses to our communities and to our economy, and acknowledges that Congress has a role to play in addressing it. Whether it’s through encouraging new innovation, taking advantage of economic opportunities, or ways to address pollution that contribute to climate change — all of that is on the agenda. And making a strong statement like that is the way to start that process.

from retailers and businesses that depend on foot traffic, to businesses that have to deliver their goods, who are also impacted by sea level rise. The real estate market in South Florida is going to be impacted dramatically if we don’t start to address this. So, that’s how we see it first. But then, I think most people recognize that when you have, month after month, the hottest month on record compared to the previous year, then we have to do something about it. Why do you think it’s been harder to get more Congress members to accept that climate change is an existential threat? Well, again, it’s [accepting climate change as a threat] is only really an issue in Washington. Here [in Florida], our office works with business leaders, local government officials, Democrats and Republicans alike, who understand that it is in our best interest to be serious about addressing climate change. That is what puzzles me the most: even if you’re a doubter, even if you don’t believe the science, there is still clearly an economic benefit to being a world leader in combating climate change. That’s why it’s inexplicable to me that in Washington, so many people refuse to address it. But look, there are polluters who still carry a lot of political weight in DC. And there are those who think that the government shouldn’t play any role at all. But, when we withdrew from the Paris Accord, we withdrew our leadership from the international community, that’s why Congress needs to step up.

How is climate change affecting Florida? We’re seeing it first here [in Florida] through sea level rise. Anyone who’s been outside and experienced king tides, anyone who’s seen sunny day flooding, recognizes that this is something that’s going to impact our community in a really significant way, ABOVE Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin (blue polo shirt), Sarah Licht and Sam Rosser interview Rep. Ted Deutch (left) at Dixon Ahl Hall in Lighthouse Point. (not pictured Danielle Charbonneau and Jeff Levine)

Even if Congress steps up, you still have a president who prefers coal over wind. How do you get past that? The one thing the president loves to do is to talk about the economy…he loves touting economic growth. We should all be supportive of economic growth. Investing in renewables, taking action to address climate change, helps strengthen the economy. The legislation that I’ve introduced to put a price on carbon will create two million jobs in a decade. That’s good economic sense. So,

if you’ve got to weigh the possibility of saving one industry, or at least trying to do so for a few more years (coal), or doing something else that will create two million new jobs, it shouldn’t be that hard of a choice. That’s what the president needs to understand. How do you get something done in the current political environment in Congress? You can ask that generally, right? You can ask, can I get anything done in this environment?…Take Mitch McConnell and his Senate and put it to the side for a second. There is now a majority of the House of Representatives that recognizes the urgent need to take action on climate change. That’s why we’ve passed legislation to ensure that we take a leadership role in the Paris Accords. That’s why we’re pushing the president. That’s why, ultimately, I think we’ll see more legislation passed. We can’t make all of it become law like that. But, we can highlight the issue, advance the conversation, show that something can get done, and then focus the world’s attention on a senate majority leader and a president who seemed more intent on protecting the coal industry, for example, than they do on helping the planet and our economy at the same time. There’s a long list of really important priorities that I think will be easier to get done with a different president. But, at the moment, we have the president that we have, and there’s going to be a campaign in 2020, and climate change must be an important part of it. And frankly, the Democratic candidates, I think, should be spending more time talking about it. I think it should be a leading issue in every single debate…But I’m not, we’re not, going to sit around and wait until January of 2021 to start focusing on this again. We need to set the table for what comes next. Tell us about your carbon tax initiative The basics are that you’re going to have the polluters pay for the carbon that they’re putting into the environment. Does that mean the consumer as well? Well initially, the polluters pay for it. The

answer to your question is yes, we would expect that they’re going to then turn around and pass those costs on to the consumer. The reason that the carbon fee, the carbon tax in France, which we will point to, failed, is because in both instances, the government made decisions about how the dollar should be spent. And while I might agree that perhaps the money should be spent to invest in infrastructure that can combat climate change, or perhaps it should be spent to pay down the debt, there are lots of things that can be done. But nobody wants to pay more, and then have a government just decide what’s the best use for the money. In this instance, we want to change the behavior of polluters by charging them more. Then, every dollar of the tax that they pay gets reimbursed directly to consumers. How does that reimbursement work? It gets reimbursed through the IRS because they’re best able to do it. But, the dollars will come in at the pace of pollution when these industries emit the carbon. When those dollars are collected, they then get reimbursed and remitted to the consumers. When you do it that way, a family, a household, most households, are going to wind up ahead…Everyone’s going to get their share equally. And it’s not based on how much they spend on energy. So, everybody starts getting checks? Yes. That’s what’s going to happen. They’re going to receive a check. And eventually the estimates are up to $3,500 a year. A couple things will happen: One, it’s a whole lot easier for people to appreciate what we’re trying to do when they’re getting the benefit of it; And two: the companies, the polluters will change their behavior. If you talked to, which we’ve done, if you talk to lots of the largest companies in America, in the world, including energy companies, their internal numbers that they run all include the cost of a carbon tax. They expect it because it’s happened in other places in the world. They expect they’re going to have to start paying for carbon. And the more you pay, the more costs, the more likely it is to change your behavior. The analysis that’s been done now by multiple scientists is that we’ll see a 40 percent reduction in its first 20 years, and

ultimately a 90 percent reduction by 2050. That’s what we need to do. But, we can’t do this by platitudes. And we can’t do it by sit-ins. We need to do it by actually taking action and watching it. Do you see that there might be disagreement with the way the dividend is being distributed? Because if I’m getting it right, the lower middle class family of four, living in an apartment in North Carolina, gets the same rebate as the family of four with a 10,000 square-foot house in South Florida? We’re trying to change the behavior of polluters. And ultimately, most importantly, we’re trying to reduce carbon emissions… this isn’t a redistribution of wealth. This is an attempt to get the polluters to change their behavior. And we’re confident that they’ll change their behavior…they’re going to reduce their emissions, which is going to wind up bringing down everyone’s bills anyway.

That’s ultimately the goal. What we’re doing now is unsustainable. We cannot continue to ignore climate change, and continue to pollute at will, and think that the long term costs won’t overwhelm our economic system. There are plenty of people who live in beachfront homes, who, if we don’t take climate change seriously, are going to see their home underwater, or uninsurable. Or, they’ll find it impossible to sell because the buyer won’t be able to get a mortgage. All of that is coming. So, in the short term, an extra couple hundred dollars for that homeowner, for example, pales in comparison to the benefits we’re going to get. Here’s another way to think about it: The people who are most at risk down here [in South Florida], are those people living along the coast. It’s a huge win for them, if the result of all of this is that they get to continue to reside where they live without having to worry about rising sea levels.

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So how does this setup change the behavior of the polluter? Because they’re going to raise their prices to compensate for the redistribution…so it’s a net zero to the polluter, right? Only so long as their customers don’t change their behavior. You’re right, if you pollute, and you have to pay a tax, and you just simply pass that tax on, and think that it’s not going to matter to anyone, that’s fine. But, if you’re emitting carbon, you have to pay more as a result, you keep trying to pass that back, at some point, it’s going to affect the decision making of your customers. It’s a strong incentive for them to change the way that they produce their products, produce energy, because they’re at risk as a result of these increased fees. Their risk of being stuck with a higher cost without being able to reimburse it. Speaking of alternative energies; The president ran a lot on coal in West Virginia. How would you bring clean energy jobs to

places like West Virginia and Texas where clean energy isn’t part of the efforts? You recognize that there is economic opportunity in doing so. When you prop up an industry, as I said before, you prop up an industry to save some jobs, but then you miss out on the opportunity to create millions of new jobs. That doesn’t help the economy. And it certainly doesn’t help the state that is going to face challenges as a result of climate change. There have been some that have been critical of the Climate Solutions Caucus and its initial Noah’s Ark method (one Republican to one Democrat ratio). Why? There were some people who were critical of our efforts because they thought that there were members who signed up to be on the caucus to hide their terrible record on the environment, and thought that they could claim by being a member of this Climate Solutions Caucus, that would protect them in their next election. My response to that

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always was that the voters are too smart for that. They don’t buy it. And it’s one of the reasons why we no longer have an equal number of Democrats and Republicans, because a lot of people tried to make that claim in areas where the environment matters a lot, and it didn’t work and they lost. What is the Caucus’ agenda? We don’t yet have a clear legislative agenda going forward. We’re trying to lock in everyone on this resolution of commitment first. And then, we’ll look at all of the different ways we can do this. And we will bring in stakeholders, whether it’s Fortune 500 representatives or other entities, to talk about what their companies are doing, what impact that climate change is having on them, or local officials. We had a powerful meeting with a group called Protect Our Winter, which is people in the ski industry. There was even a woman who owns a fishing shop in Wyoming;

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because of climate change, she has a shorter season. It impacts them. So, we [the Caucus] try to hear from people who are impacted in every way economically, such as farmers who have suffered drought or those who have faced more extreme storms. Then, ultimately, we will come up with an agenda that we can all get behind. Are there any other specific initiatives that you can talk about that either (A) are helping to mitigate future climate change, or (B) help us adapt to climate change that we’re already experiencing? There are some efforts. One that I’ve been involved in, and some others as well, is to try to focus on climate change in any discussion about infrastructure. We all acknowledge that we need to be making investments in infrastructure. We want to make sure that when those conversations happen, that climate is part of it. So, down here [in South Florida], if you think about the investments that have been made to elevate roads, and pumping systems, and the kinds of things that have to be done

investments from the federal level in our roads and bridges and ports and tunnels, then those investments include a consideration of climate change impact over the long term. If we make those investments without considering that, we’re going to wind up losing money. What other initiatives have been high on the Caucus’ radar for mitigating or adapting to climate change? There’s pretty strong bipartisan support to keep looking at ways to encourage energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is one that we ought to be increasing our standards (not lowering them). The fight there is to prevent a roll back on CAFE [Corporate Average Fuel Economy] standards. There’s momentum to roll it back from the current administration. Is there any thought to a nationwide catastrophe fund of some sorts? And is there any thought process to funding? There is. Just given recent history. Look at the challenges in securing funding for Northwest Florida, for Puerto Rico, for Texas, after the hurricane there. It’s the

I think some people’s tendency — probably a natural reaction — is to see the scary headlines and try to push it away, swipe it off your screen as soon as possible, and move on to whatever’s next on Twitter. I just encourage people to stay engaged in this. because of sea level rise, we think that needs to be part of an infrastructure bill. If you’re going to invest in roads, it’s not just a matter of making investments to repay; you need to make investments to address on long term concerns like climate change. Why spend money to invest in making repairs that are then going to be undone because of climate change? So, that’s a piece of it. I’ve been working with Senator Durbin on legislation to create a program to help fund those kinds of investments. I think that that’s something that is applicable to anyone, wherever you are. How does that apply locally? If we’re able to move forward on a big infrastructure bill, and we’re making

same. We go through the same thing every time. It’s enormously difficult to find that funding. And you’re right. No one would say that the city of Houston was going to be on the hook for all of the costs. So, yes. But, I don’t think that we’re there yet. And I would rather, frankly, have the discussion focus on the investments that can be made now to try to mitigate the impact of disasters later, rather than devoting all of our time and political capital to create a massive fund when we have these disasters that could have been lessened if we had acted. Can you talk about climate change as a national security risk? There’s been a willingness on the part of the military to look at these issues.

Climate change is a national security risk… because of what it does worldwide to drive refugees and create conflict. It shouldn’t be surprising that the military, in some ways, is the perfect place to take the lead. I don’t have exact specific examples of where they’ve done that. But, there is an acknowledgment on their part, certainly more so than a lot of my colleagues in Congress, that we’ve got to do something because it ultimately puts people at risk. And when it affects our base, and when it happens other places where we have troops, it puts our men and women at risk. Behind closed doors, are Congress members any more receptive to the need to address climate change than they tend to be in public? Some of them are. Some of them are, and some of them say it publicly. Look, representative Carlos Curbelo (R-FL-26) and I started the Climate Solutions Caucus. He’s not in Congress any longer, but he was pretty clear about the need to do something. There are other colleagues of mine. Francis Rudy, my current chair, will not hesitate in telling you how wrong he thinks his party is in the way that they deal with this issue. But, over the last couple of elections, a lot of the people who have been willing to speak up either retired or lost. So, it makes it harder. And the result is that there are a lot of members who, on a whole host of issues, may acknowledge privately that something needs to be done. But, as long as the president is going in a different direction, they’re going to go with him. What else would you tell our readers? I think some people’s tendency — probably a natural reaction — is to see the scary headlines [about the effects of climate change] and try to push it away, swipe it off your screen as soon as possible, and move on to whatever’s next on Twitter. I just encourage people to stay engaged in this. There is no issue that we’re confronting now that has a more, and will have more, of a more significant impact on the future of our community and our planet, than climate change. And just because there’s a lot to do, and just because there’s a lot of bad news, doesn’t mean we can afford to ignore it and be thankful with what we have now. We have to continue to focus and work at it and demand attention from policymakers to this issue that is so critical to our future. Y

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MUSIC MADNESS South Florida Music Festivals From Now Through 2020 BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU AND SARAH LICHT

8th Annual Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival Headlined By IZA WHEN: Saturday Oct. 19

ABOVE Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival (photo by Jeff Graves OPPOSITE TOP Iza RIGHT Brazilian Festival concert (photo by Jeff Graves)

from 11am to 10pm & Sunday Oct. 20 from 11am to 8pm WHERE: Pompano Community Park 820 NE 18 Ave., Pompano Beach (at the corner of NE 10 St. and U.S. 1.) COST: $5 donation; kids under the age of 13 are free

Cover model and Latin Grammy nominated Brazilian pop powerhouse Iza will headline the 8th Annual Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival, the largest Brazilian festival in the Southeastern U.S., this October 19 and 20 at Pompano Beach Community Park. Iza’s powerful vocals and ability to mimic the sounds of superstars such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Sam Smith quickly earned her viral attention in her home city of Rio de Janeiro where she quickly rose to stardom recording cover songs on her self-titled YouTube channel, which has since garnered more than 500 million views. Her online

popularity and vocal talent gained her a contract with Warner Music Brasil, which helped her to record her album “Dona de Mim.” That album was nominated for a 2018 Latin Grammy award for Best Album of Contemporary Pop in the Portuguese Language. Iza was recently featured on the covers of Brazil’s Marie Claire, Nova Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health magazines. She was named by Billboard Magazine as one of the “Five Female Latin Artists to Keep on Your Radar in 2019,” and labeled by Brazil’s Vogue a “Real Queen and Inspiring Brazilian Muse.” Iza was also invited to become a judge on Brazil’s music competition show “The Voice.”

“To attract a superstar as notable as Iza to Pompano Beach is remarkable,” said Luciano Sameli, the festival’s co-founder and organizer. “It is a testament to how successful the Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival has become.” Iza is the second Latin Grammy nominated artist to perform at the Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival. Last year, Elba Ramalho — who won two Latin Grammy awards and was nominated for six — headlined the festival. Sameli said the Festival has attracted such famous Brazilian talents because it is the largest Brazilian Festival in the Southeastern U.S. and brings in crowds of more than 20,000 people over the course of two days. Pompano Beach has a large and vibrant Brazilian community, and attracts many Brazilian tourists. Based on Brazilian television subscriptions and U.S. census data, it is estimated that approximately 360,000 Brazilians live in Florida — the largest Brazilian population in any state of the country. In addition, 993,000 Brazilians visited Florida in 2017, and more than a million in 2016 (according to Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation). Brazil ranks third in the world for providing Florida with the most tourist visitors behind Canada and the United Kingdom. THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL This year’s festival is projected to attract approximately 22,000 celebrants to the 300,000-square-

foot Pompano Beach park where attendees will enjoy 45 multi-cultural food vendors, a kids zone, extreme sports park, parading Samba and Capoeira performances and four world-renowned musical acts on two concert stages.

Of the 45 food vendors in attendance, an abundance of multi-cultural cuisines will be served including sushi, Greek, Indian, Mexican, BBQ, açaí bowls, and multiple styles of Brazilian food including traditional churrasco, acaraje and pão de queijo. “We have a variety that is unbelievable,” said Sameli. “The festival is becoming one of the largest multi-cultural food festivals of the year” In addition to Iza, three additional concerts will take place, including: Biquini Cavadão, the iconic, legendary and nostalgic Brazilian rock band from Rio De Janeiro who has been performing since 1985; Di Ferrero, the lead vocalist for NX Zero, an emocore band from São Paulo; Sandamí, formerly of the Sambô group, which is celebrating 100 years of Samba; and, for kids and families, Lucas & Vinicius, the country duo featured on the TV show “The Voice Kids.” This year’s festival will also feature performances by local

bands, a festival kick-off gospel show; performances by the Brazilian Festival’s own Samba dancers; guest performances by Capoeira acrobats and Brazilian percussionists; and the Community Awards ceremony, recognizing remarkable festival participants (such as best exhibitor, tastiest vendor and most jammin’ local band). The main stage will pay tribute to colorful Brazilian art. The stage design, called “Journey of the Mind,” will essentially be a giant, vibrant canvas painted by the Brazilian group Efemmeras. Efemmeras consists of approximately 50 female artists who are working together in Brazil to break the glass ceiling, seek opportunities for women and end inequality. Effemeras is changing the face of the suburbs in the mega city of São Paulo through vibrant street art. While the cultural focus of the festival is Brazilian, Sameli says he believes the festival is helping to establish Broward County as a “multicultural capital of Florida.”

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HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL

Understanding Brazilians as an integral and essential part of the local population and culture, former Pompano Beach Mayor and current Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher saw the need in 2012 to create the Brazilian Festival as a way to celebrate and connect the community. He recruited Sameli, who at the time was working for a Brazilian television station, to help plan the first festival. With the support of the City of Pompano Beach, the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department, the City’s Multicultural Department, the Pompano Beach Fire Department, Broward Sheriff’s Office and generous corporate sponsors, Sameli and his nonprofit organization, the Heartbeat Foundation Corp., have been growing the event ever since. “This is the most important event of the year for our Brazilian community,” said Fisher. “We are so proud to host the event in Pompano Beach. The event

displays the true flavor and culture of our Brazilian community; the entertainment is overwhelming; the food is authentic and once you attend the event, you can’t wait for it to happen again.” Since the festival first started in 2012, it has roughly quadrupled in size and extended from one day, to two. In the last eight years, the festival has generated approximately $700,000 in revenue from food vendors, 2,100 temporary jobs and donated more than $40,000 to local institutions. In addition, it has contracted services from approximately 150 local businesses, and helped more than 400 local small businesses with brand exposure. “We started the first year with approximately 5,000 people. The second year about 7,500, and in 2016 more than 20,000,” said Sameli. “The festival is truly a way of showing what the Brazilian community is capable of doing together…it is meant to display that the Brazilian community is united.”

NOVEMBER • MIAMI

NOVEMBER • DAVIE

Miami Beach Pop Festival on the Beach

SwampFest Bluegrass Festival

WHEN: Nov. 8-10 WHERE: South Beach, Miami COST: A three-day pass is $239, plus

WHEN: Nov. 9 from 10am to 4:30pm WHERE: Flamingo Gardens,

ticketing fees. A one day pass is $97.99, plus ticketing fees. A shuttle is available from downtown Miami to the festival site on Ocean Drive throughout the weekend for $25, plus ticketing fees.

COST: Admission is $19.95 ages 12

The Miami Beach Pop Festival, which takes place on the sands of South Beach, says it’s more than a music festival; it’s also a food festival, a cultural festival and a “celebration of life on earth.” The lineup is eclectic and diverse, this year including Jack Johnson, Chance the Rapper, The Raconteurs, The Roots, Daddy Yankee, Kygo, Sean Paul, T-Pain, Maggie Rogers, Juanes and many more. Yoga classes, meditation and sustainability workshops are offered. And the cuisine attempts to mirror the rich abundance of cultures in Miami. Culinary Host Michael Schwartz, a James Beard award-winning chef/restaurateur, will curate the culinary lineup.

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3750 S. Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL and up/ $12.95 ages 3-11. Children 2 and under, as well as members of the Flamingo Gardens and South Florida Bluegrass Association, enter free. Veterans enter free with ID and immediate family is half price at ticket booth only.

South Florida Bluegrass Association presents SwampFest Bluegrass Festival featuring Rodney Dillard of the Dillard Family (aka the Darlings on the Andy Griffith Show) and local favorites Uproot Hootenanny and Florida State Bluegrass Band. Other local bands scheduled to perform include Jacksonian Music Factory, Alligator Alley and Pine Island Express. Bring your own acoustic instrument to strum along in the Jam Tent.

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Wharftoberfest: Oktoberfest Riverside Festival

OCT 5 & 6, 2019 | THE WHARF MIAMI, 114 SW NORTH RIVER DR., MIAMI Experience The Wharf as it pays tribute to German traditions with live music, entertainment, Oktoberfest drink specials and hearty German dishes.

Oktoberfest

OCT. 11 - 20 | LAKE WORTH

Pack your lederhosen for Oktoberfest, a two-week festival held each year in Lake Worth that’ll bring out the German in anyone. Fill up on bratwurst, schnitzel and German beer, but don’t worry about calories — you’ll polka-dance it off to the many oompah bands.

South Florida Seafood Festival 2019

OCT 19 & 20, 2019 | MIAMI MARINE STADIUM, 3501 RICKENBACKER CSWY., MIAMI

The South Florida Seafood Festival is a celebration of all things seafood and waterfront living, giving people their fill of the freshest, tastiest delicacies of the sea. Set in Miami’s historic Marine Stadium, this seafood festival allows guests to experience a slice of Florida’s diverse culture. Live Caribbean beats, family fun zones, mojito bars and more.

A narrated tram tour of Flamingo Gardens is included in the price of admission. Chairs are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Tents, coolers and outside food or beverages are not allowed. NOVEMBER • FORT LAUDERDALE

4th Annual Riptide Music Festival, Headlined by The Killers; Plus a Fashion Show with Tan France from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” WHEN: Nov. 23 and 24 WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Beach at

1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale COST: GA 2-day pass is $69; Saturday

only GA is $49; Sunday only GA is $29. Ticketing fees may apply. VIP tickets also available. This two-day music festival on the beach will feature more than 20 musical performers including The Killers, The 1975, The Revivalists, Silversun Pickups and Judah & The Lion, among others. Last year the festival, which launched in 2016, was attended by

more than 37,000 people. “As a South Florida native, I could not be more proud of this year’s ‘Riptide Music Festival powered by Ford’ lineup,” said Keriann Worley, Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Entercom South Florida. “Broward County and Entercom have joined forces to bring the world to Fort Lauderdale Beach for a one-of-a-kind event at a oneof-a-kind location. This year is even more special thanks to its designation as the 2019 Broward County Signature Event.” As the 2019 Broward County Signature Event, “Riptide Music Festival” will also highlight fashion in Broward County with a runway fashion show hosted by Tan France, fashion expert from Netflix’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” The event will also feature an enhanced art exhibition celebration and a robust array of culinary food demos by celebrity chefs on the Maximus mobile kitchen, as seen on Gordon Ramsey’s television show “Hell on Wheels.” “We’re looking forward to this spectacular event showcasing our culinary scene, fashion, art and culture – all coupled with a stand-out lineup of top performers,” said Stacy Ritter, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show OCT. 30-NOV. 3, 2019 | FORT LAUDERDALE

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From super-yachts to inflatables to exotic cars, this boat show takes over six locations with more than 3 million square feet of show space.

Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Music Festival NOV. 9, 2019 | POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATER

Daily Lineup SATURDAY, NOV. 23: The Killers, The

1975, The Revivalists, Judah & The Lion, Silversun Pickups, K.Flay, Shaed, Matt Maeson, White Reaper, Morgxn, Smith & Thell, The Band CAMINO

The Gridiron Grill-Off is a celebrity culinary competition, food and wine festival and concert series for charity. The grand grill-off challenges 22 Miami Dolphin legends to compete against 22 of South Florida’s best chefs. Fans spend the afternoon tasting gourmet samples grilled to perfection and sipping on the finest wines and spirits. Fans also get the chance to partake in a cornhole competition throughout the day to make the top 16 leaderboard for a chance to take home the cornhole championship title. In addition to the grand grill-off, concerts will take place every

NOVEMBER • DEERFIELD BEACH

MARCH • OKEECHOBEE

Boots on the Beach Country Music Festival

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival in Sunshine Grove

WHEN: Nov. 16, 2019 from 4 to 9pm WHERE: Deerfield Beach Main Beach

Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave. COST: General admission is free. Bourbon and beer packages available for purchase. A complimentary shuttle will be available. The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will present the fourth installation of the Boots on the Beach Country Music Festival. Join your community for a fun filled day with delicious food and beverage options and live music while sampling various liquors and beers from around the country under the sampling tent.

WHEN: March 5 - 8, 2020 WHERE: Sunshine Grove,

12517 NE 91st Ave., Okeechobee, FL COST: General admission, four-day

tickets are $249 plus ticketing fees. VIP and “glamping” (luxury camping accommodations) are available. This four day camping, music and art festival is more than a music festival — it’s an unforgettable immersive experience — complete with elaborate art structures, interactive installations, a carnival, campground packed with tents, campers and RVs, a beach dubbed “Aquachobee,” a stage that

night of the weekend.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24: Catfish and The

Bottlemen, Reel Big Fish, Switchfoot, Fuel, Barns Courtney, Soul Asylum, New Politics, Meg Myers, iDKHOW, and more to be announced

TIP NO.

Water, water water. Keep on drinking (water that is). Get thee a hydration kit

Miami Book Fair NOV. 17-24, 2019 | MIAMI

More than 450 top-tier authors read and discuss their work at one of the best book fairs in the nation. During Street Fair weekend, Nov. 22-24, more than 250 publishers and booksellers exhibit and sell books, with special features like the antiquarians, who showcase signed first editions, original manuscripts and other collectibles. Live music accompanies the street fair.

Art Basel DEC. 5-8, 2019 | MIAMI BEACH

Art Basel, an international art fair, draws top tier galleries from around the world plus the rich and glamorous to South Florida. A far cry from the street art festivals that dot Florida, this is a high-class, world-class affair. A variety of satellite events also occur.

Photo by Andrew Jorgensen

NOVEMBER • BOCA RATON

LOTOS Music Festival at Mizner Park Amphitheater WHEN: Nov. 16, 2019 WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater,

590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Early Bird tickets are $45 for

general admission; $100 for balcony seating; and $150 for VIP, which includes entrance to a VIP lounge with a dedicated private bar. This festival is an ode to hip hop. The 2019 LOTOS Music Festival lineup includes Method Man & Redman, DMX, Naughty by Nature, Coolio, Uncle Luke and Black Sheep. The stage is an outdoor amphitheater with ample lawn space close to Mizner Park’s abundant dining options.

breaths fire, a community village with artisan vendors, yoga, food trucks, aerial dancers, vaudeville acts and creative workshops, plus, most importantly, multiple stages with a diverse music lineup showcasing performers from mid-day until sunrise. The festival seems to take its inspiration from others like it: Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle and Coachella. Concertgoers drive from near and far to unite through music, art and uninhibited debauchery in a far-removed setting. The festival takes place amid 800 acres of lush grasslands, lakes and woods in Sunshine Grove, Florida, with lakeside OPPOSITE INSET Uproot Hootenanny TOP Riptide Festival THIS PAGE Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

South Beach Wine & Food Festival

For Foodies

FEB. 19 - 23, 2020 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. FOR MORE INFO VISIT SOBEWFF.ORG.

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. The Festival now attracts more than 65,000 guests annually to its 100-plus events throughout the five-day weekend, which take place at various locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

camping options. The lineup’s diversity is impressive — from rock, to punk, EDM, dubstep, hip-hop, funk and reggae. The 2020 lineup has yet to be announced, but to give you an example of the diversity of the lineup, past performers have included Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, Bassnectar, Flume, the Lunimeers, Pretty Lights, Wiz Khalifa, Halsey, Powow! featuring Snoop Dog, Foster the People, Zeds Dead, Usher, Slightly Stoopid, Tycho, Gramtik, Kahlid, STS9, Billie Eilish, the Flaming Lips and many, many more. Check okeechobeefest.com to see 2020’s lineup when it is announced. MARCH • MIAMI GARDENS

Annual Jazz in the Gardens WHEN: March 14 & 15, 2020 WHERE: Hard Rock Stadium,

347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens COST: Ticket prices were not available

at press time. For more info visit jazzinthegardens.com. Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) is an annual Miami music festival that celebrates music, art and culture by bringing world-renowned talent to South Florida. The main stage for this two-day jazz festival is at the Hard Rock Stadium and features a diverse selection of jazz musicians from Florida and beyond. Last year’s lineup included Black Violin, Stephanie Mills, Bobby Brown, Blackstreet and Lionel Richie among others. The 2020 lineup has yet to be released. JITG strives to encourage young

artists to follow their heart and venture into the world of film, art or music. JITG will host a Film, Music, Art and Culture (FMAC) Conference. The conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for young artists. Scholarships are available for current and future students. There will also be a Women’s Impact Luncheon that will focus on inspiring women to live active, centered and balanced lives.

TIP NO.

Bring a portable charger. You’re welcome.

MARCH • MIAMI

Ultra Music Festival WHEN: March 20, 21 & 22, 2020 WHERE: Bayfront Park,

downtown Miami COST: Tier one and tier two tickets

are already sold out. A general admission, three-day ticket in tier three is $399.95, plus ticketing fees. When those sell out, tier four tickets cost $449.95, plus ticketing fees. Tickets can be purchased at ultramusicfestival.com Ultra Music Festival is hailed as one of the most epic electronic music festivals in the entire world, boasting elite DJs and unparalleled production. DJs come from all over the globe to impress a crowd of roughly 165,000 people (attendance reported in 2018). Ultra hosts festivals in 26 cities around the world each year. A poll by Cloud Cover Music, which interviewed music festival lovers, announced that 78.4 percent of the people asked about Ultra said the event was “life-changing.”

Last year the lineup included Armin Van Buuren, The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, deadmau5, Galantix, Odesza, Griz, Skrillex, Tiesto, Zed’s Dead, Marshmello and Alesso, among many others. The 2020 lineup has yet to be announced. Last year, a chaotic fiasco and a fire sparked controversy about the safety and size of Ultra. This year the City of Miami will strictly enforce a 55,000 person maximum crowd daily. APRIL • FORT LAUDERDALE

Tortuga Music Festival WHEN: April 17, 18 & 19, 2020 WHERE: On Fort Lauderdale beach

at 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. There is no official parking at the festival. The festival encourages everyone arriving to take a water taxi or rideshare to get to Tortuga. COST: This years prices have not yet been announced, but last year single day tickets cost $135, while 3-day passes cost $239. Visit tortugamusicfestival.com.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival is a world-class music festival on the beach with the express mission of spreading awareness of ocean conservation issues. During Tortuga, the magical shores of the Atlantic host concertgoers for an oceanfront music experience, featuring top country and rock artists. Last year’s lineup was stacked strong, including Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Sheryl Crow, Kane Brown, Flo Rida, Maren Morris and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The 2020 lineup has not yet been announced. One of the most special components of Tortuga is Rock The Ocean’s signature concept “Conservation Village,” a gathering of like-minded organizations who are experts in the various issues threatening our seas. These organizations come together as a united front to build awareness of the many issues putting our seas at risk. Tortuga provides conservation messaging to more than 30,000 concert fans annually with a unique “edu-tainment” experience. Last year the festival raised $532,000 for Rock the Ocean, which goes toward its mission to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education and ocean conservation.

TIP NO. Bring earplugs. OK,

you may not want to wear them the whole time — but they can be a welcome option during some performances.

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APRIL /MAY • WEST PALM BEACH

SunFest WHEN: April 30 - May 3, 2020 WHERE: On West Palm Beach at

S. Flagler Dr. Parking is available at 505 Banyan Blvd., 294 N. Dixie Hwy. and 316 Fourth St. Prepaid parking is available. COST: Ticket prices have yet to be announced, but last year single day tickets were $60, while 4-day passes cost $110. For more information visit sunfest.com. West Palm Beach’s SunFest is a 4-day music and art festival that was created to celebrate and promote art and culture in Palm Beach County. SunFest’s main attractions are three stages featuring a variety of live music styles including pop, rap, rock and alternative rock. Last year bands included Grouplove, DNCE, Third Eye Blind, Zedd, Pitbull and lovelytheband. The lineup for SunFest 2020 has yet to be announced. With SunFest’s appreciation for art and culture in mind, various SunFestivities are held throughout the event. In West Palm Beach’s Art District, a wide array of artists, crafters and vendors sell their work, and live music demonstrations fill the streets. Up-and-coming local bands can prove themselves at the Battle of the Bands in Cityplace Plaza. Athletic concert-goers can run the TGI5K, which starts in Palm Beach Atlantic University and ends in the heart of SunFest for a Friday night party. With more than 270,000 concert fans attending, SunFest’s activities and lineups grow every year.

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A one day event featuring energy healing, card readings, intuitive readings, artists, vendors, sound baths, presentations, performances, raffle prizes, free samples, peace, love, unity, sharing and healing. Plus, a children’s arts and crafts table.

TIME TBD • POMPANO BEACH

Pompano Beach’s New BeachFest WHEN: Dates in 2020 TBD WHERE: On Pompano Beach, north of

the pier to about NE Fifth St. COST: Ticket prices TBD

Starting in 2020, Pompano Beach will hold an annual two-day musical festival on the city’s main public beach, north of the pier up to about NE Fifth Street. The festival will feature major headlining rock acts, but will also include artists from a variety of genres, Assistant City Manager Earl Bosworth told the Pompano Beach City Commission. The Commission unanimously approved a five-year license agreement with

Beachfest Entertainment, the promoter that will be organizing and hosting the event. Beachfest will take place on mutually agreed upon dates for each year the agreement is active, and will start at noon. It is expected Beachfest will become one of the major anticipated events in Pompano Beach. ABOVE Sunfest OPPOSITE TOP Ultra Music Festival OPPOSITE Tortuga Music festival BELOW Nautical Flea Market in

Pompano Beach (Photo by Jeff Graves)

South Florida Fair

Nautical Flea Market

Locals look forward to the South Florida Fair all year long. For 17 days each January, the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach are transformed into a whirling wonderland of rides, games and concerts. Feast on overthe-top fried creations, ride North America’s largest portable observation wheel, go hog wild at the Hambone Express pig races and try for a prize so big, you’ll need two hands to carry it home.

Two acres of community park will be overtaken by more than 350 vendors for this annual nautical market, which features new and used nautical gear ranging from scuba equipment, to fishing gear, boat motors, jet skis, boats, nautical artwork, anchors, antiques and more. Meander the park for great bargains, listen to live steel drums, enjoy a variety of food vendors and grab a cold adult beverage from the Knottie Lounge.

JAN. 17 - FEB. 2, 2020 | SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS, WEST PALM BEACH

JAN. 18 & 19, 2020 POMPANO BEACH COMMUNITY PARK

LEFT Pompano Beach Seafood Festival (photo by Jeff Graves)

Bosworth explained that three stages will be placed in an enclosed area on the beach, one at the area behind and slightly north of the Beach House restaurant; one in the central area adjacent to the restroom facilities in the center of the festival site; and one smaller stage for local acts at the north end of the site. Vendors will be situated along the east side of N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Depending on the acts secured for the festival, attendance is estimated at up to 20,000 people per day. As per its license agreement with the City, the promoter will provide a nationwide mass marketing campaign promoting the event, including print, social media and television advertisements, and will secure all event sponsorships, as well as multiple logo and branding recognition opportunities for the City. The City will receive $2 per ticket sold for entry to the event. The City will provide up to $75,000 of in-kind services, which will include staff from the Public Works, and Parks and Recreation departments, as well as contract execution and management. When asked by Mayor Rex Hardin if he had an estimate of the revenue that the event would bring into the City, Bosworth said that festivals such as Tortuga and Riptide at the Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the Hangout festival in the Panhandle, get $35,000 to $40,000 over a two-and-a-half to three-day festival, with a total economic impact of about $32 million. Bosworth said the event will help promote tourism, drive economic

impact and further enhance the city’s cultural environment through the development of the arts. Roy Anthony of Beachfest Entertainment said he has five years of experience in Broward County holding major music festivals in Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Sunrise. He said the firm usually hires approximately 350-400 people and will start looking for local talent to help them put the production together. Anthony said they will also be looking to the city’s restaurants to support their vendor program, and during festivals they have organized in other cities in recent years, about seven local hotels typically sold out.

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Local Local Local Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts

JAN. 25 & 26, 2020 | DEERFIELD BEACH MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT

This annual beachside arts festival includes more than 130 juried artists from all over the United States along with continuous live music, a variety of food vendors, refreshments, a student art exhibit and a kids’ zone. This year will the be the 40th Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts.

Deerfield Beach Pioneer Days

FEB 14, 15 & 16, 2020 | DEERFIELD BEACH, MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT, 149 SE 21ST AVE.

Deerfield Beach celebrates its roots with this three-day festival that features a carnival, arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and a Saturday parade, which concludes with a grand fireworks show.

South Florida Renaissance Festival

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2020. FROM APPROXIMATELY FEB. 8 TO TO MARCH 24 | QUIET WATERS PARK, 401 S. POWERLINE RD. DEERFIELD BEACH

Every February and March, the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach transforms from a simple nature park into a grand and whimsical, immersive world inspired by the Renaissance era. The Festival attracts more than 100,000 annual attendees, and in 2020 will be celebrating its 28th year in existence, its 21st year in Deerfield Beach. The festival features more than 100 artisans and 100 performers, and every weekend boasts a new theme.

Pompano Beach Seafood Festival

APRIL 24 - 26, 2020 | POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATER, 1806 NE SIXTH ST., POMPANO BEACH

Pompano Beach’s beloved seafood festival has been an annual event for 35 years. Last year the festival moved from its beachside location to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, which provides superior live music. There will be an abundance of vendors, entertainment and, of course, seafood.

Ocean Brews & Blues Festival There’s a reason cowboys wore bandanas. They come in handy. You can use one as a bag, mask, tourniquet, signal, towel, cold compress, hat, napkin or in a pinch — toilet paper.

MAY 16, 2020 | DEERFIELD BEACH

This craft brew festival allows festival goers to sample an assortment of 125 beers from some of America’s best craft breweries while listening to a variety of live blues music entertainers by the beach. Along with the great brews and blues, there will be an assortment of local foods, cold beverages, kids activities and artisan vendors.

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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

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

POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-9466000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect

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

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZ-

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

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

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

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

Caffe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ This darling little spot on Atlantic

Blvd. is exactly the sort of neighborhood place locals long for. They serve up all your Italian favorites, plus a few that maybe you didn’t know you love. On a recent trip, we had the smoked salmon pizza for lunch. It was fresh, tasty and satisfying. They

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have a full menu with salads, sandwiches and entrées. Also, it’s a great place to grab a cappuccino. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954366-4346 $$

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-9421633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with

plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-5824444 $$

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

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 secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

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

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican,

Legends Tavern & Grille Opens in Pompano Beach

WHEN: Legends will open on Oct. 19 starting at 11am WHERE: Legends Tavern & Grill, 10 SW Sixth St., Pompano Beach

A new Legends Tavern and Grille will open in Pompano Beach. The location will be the fourth Legends for Jess Louis and his father Russel, the duo that founded the original restaurant in 2010 in Sunrise. The majority owner of The Foundry restaurant in Pompano Beach, Frank Grieco, has partnered with the father-and-son team to open the new location, along with Brendan Fonteciella and Nicholas Spau. The new restaurant will include an indoor dining area and bar, as well as a covered outdoor dining patio and bar. The current Legends menu, which includes traditional “bar bites” and American specialty dishes, is currently being revamped for the Pompano Beach Legends restaurant opening, and will go into effect at the three other Legends locations as well. “We know what our guests like by what they order, so we will focus on those dishes and elevate them to the best that they can be,” said Louis. In addition to wine and cocktails, an extensive menu of craft beers from local and national brewers will be served. The Pompano restaurant will have television screens both inside and out, but the décor will be less “sports bar,” and more “gastropub.” It will be used as a prototype to remodel the three existing restaurants, as well as future restaurants. Louis said of the Pompano location: “We thrive on family-oriented areas away from the big box restaurants. This one is off the main drag; it’s in the neighborhood.” Being in proximity to all of the development that is planned for Old Town and the future Innovation District and downtown was also a factor. “We feel it’s an up and coming area, and that we’re timing it just right to be a staple for many years to come,” said Louis. ABOVE Prosciutto, brie, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, balsamic glaze, pesto on grilled sourdough at Legends in Lighthouse Point (Photo by Mrs. Kossenfloffer)

head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754215-6103 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options gaGaluppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for

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

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$ Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original rice bowl. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza were also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$ La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-2229174 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and

traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub

fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a

few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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

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

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954941-7830 $$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD The long awaited Oceanic

on Pompano Beach lives up to the hype. Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with

an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese

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

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano In-

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

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

SEASIDE AND GRILL Casual restaurant offering beachside dining, delicious seafood, flavorful steaks, & live entertainment every weekend. Lunch and Dinner starting at 11:30am Tiki Bar featuring burgers, wings, live entertainment and craft cocktails. Open for Breakfast (starting at 8:30am), Lunch and Dinner.

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

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pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood is served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. If you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

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Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN Chef Pasquale’s fervent belief in

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Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

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Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance

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Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954941-1261 $

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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954946-9240 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub

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The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

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

Papa’s Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. (Formerly Seafood World) 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

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Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$

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

place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$

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Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets

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Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

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

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

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Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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

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