The South Florida PALM: April

PALM T H E S O U T H F L O R I DA

PROFESSIONAL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE APRIL 2014

NETWORKING IN SOUTH FLORIDA

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW TO EFFICIENTLY NETWORK

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CONTENTS

STAFF

ISSUE 2

APRIL 2014

PUBLISHER: Nitch Media LLC

Business PROfile: Colton Ralston

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SALES DIRECTOR: Marc Litt ASST. SALES DIRECTOR: Mitchel Litt EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Dan Sweeney ADVISER: Michael Koretzky

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ART DIRECTOR: Carissa Giard PHOTOGRAPHY: Mariah Caffee

Stepping out of the Comfort Zone

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CONTRIBUTORS: Monica Victor, Megan Tierney, Mike Burdman, Ray Russotto, Mitchel Litt

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Is Your Networking Working?

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Business Lunch: Stout Irish Pub

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Entrepreneur Column

PAGE 21 Local Music Spotlight: DJ Excel

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By Megan Tierney

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Florida Marlins Season Preview

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Happy Hour Listings

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Here at The South Florida PALM, we appreciate the value of a face-to-face interaction.

By Dan Sweeney

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NETWORKING EVENT ADVICE Bring lots of business cards.

It sounds like a no-brainer, but nevertheless, you’ll meet people at networking events who, after introductions and a long conversation, will tell you, “Sorry, I didn’t bring any cards” or its slightly less unforgivable cousin, “Sorry, I ran out of cards.” Neither of these should ever happen. A stack of 50 business cards is, not surprisingly, about the width of a deck of playing cards. A couple decks of playing cards’ worth, and there’s no way you’ll run out in a night. That should easily fit in your purse or pockets. As for the other, forgetting them entirely, having business cards at a networking event is like having a bowl of candy ready to go on Halloween – if you don’t have it, you’re not really participating.

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Talk to strangers.

Sure, it’s the opposite of what momma told you, but this is a networking event. Hovering around one table with a bunch of people you already know is not the point. Neither is sitting at the bar and pounding cocktails. (Though if it helps you talk to strangers, by all means, have a few.) People actually expect you to do this. That is why this is a networking event.

Seriously, just go try it. Walk up to a random person – preferably someone who looks like they’re getting a lot of ass kissing and is therefore of some importance – and shake his or her hand. Otherwise, you might as well just stay at home.

Know when to say when.

Yes, about that bit in no. 2 that advised you to have a few cocktails? The opportune word is “few.” It’s a truism of any party that you should never, ever be the drunkest person there. At a networking event, you should not be in the drunkest 50 percent. If you’re the type who goes out on the weekends and gets bombed in seedy bars (Hey, we all have our hobbies.), you need to learn a little self control here. One an hour.

Pace yourself. Have some soda water with lime in between, if you feel you must have what appears to be a cocktail in your hands. Remember that you are a brand ambassador representing the brand that is you. Stumbling around and talking to the walls will not make for a successful marketing strategy.

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Input data ASAP.

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Just as you’ll give out a lot of business cards, you’ll also get a lot. And just as quickly, you will lose them. You’ll leave them on the bar, or forget them in your pocket, where they’ll turn to mush when you throw your pants in the wash. So, as soon as you possibly can, take all the data from those business cards and put it in your smartphone. Make little notes in the contact name to remember who the person is. Better yet, get a card reader like CamCard by IntSig or Business Card Reader by ABBYY – both available on Android and iPhone marketplaces – that will take a picture of a business card and then automatically input the data in your address book. Welcome to the future.

Have fun.

Remember to bring cards, don’t drink too much, input data … what’re we, your moms? Remember that, while the point of networking events is to meet business contacts, these are social engagements. You can meet potential bosses, coworkers, vendors, etc., and still have a good time. There’s no reason why networking events can’t take the place of all those nights out at clubs, doing God knows what to God knows whom and having nothing to show for it in the morning.

SOME WAYS TO GET STARTED

Biztobiznetworking.com contains a comprehensive list of networking events in South Florida, including seasonal business expos at the Broward Convention Center that draw hundreds of businesspeople from all over South Florida.

And with that quality also comes quantity – Biz to Biz Networking hosted or co-hosted nine events in South Florida last month alone. The group has been around since 1985 and hosts upward of 145 events each year.

Young Professionals for Covenant House. If you want to party for a cause, many South Florida charities have a young professionals auxiliary group that hosts events to network while also raising money for host charities. One of the most popular is Young Professionals for Covenant House (Youngpros.net). Membership costs $25 per year or $125 for a lifetime membership. That gets you discounted admissions to all events, plus an invitation to members-only events. The group hosts a few events each month, including mixers, trips to sporting events, volunteer opportunities and miscellaneous happenings like the upcoming 5K on A1A, which takes place May 21.

The Professional Social Networking Group, better known as PSNG, holds events like clockwork every other Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There is never a cover for their events and the hosting event provides one free cocktail to attendees. These events are a great way to put yourself out there at no cost. Jeff Tockman, the friendly face of PSNG, is also a business consultant and owner of Tockman Consulting. To learn more about Jeff Tockman and PSNG, visit Professionasocialnetworkinggroup.com.

NetParty.com. Like most other urban locations in the U.S., South Florida has a Netparty.com group (Southflorida. netparty.com). It’s free to join, but all groups are closed, so you have to sign up to learn about events. You can join on Facebook, LinkedIn or at the NetParty website.

Google “Networking Events in South Florida,” or utilize sites like Meetup.com, Eventbrite, LinkedIn or even in the ordinarily unprofessional reaches of Facebook. Get online, get informed and then get active.

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tout Sports Bar and Grill opened in March 2012 at 3419 N. Andrews Ave., about halfway between Commercial Boulevard and Oakland Park Boulevard.

Inspired by the Irish heritage of owner Simon Kearney, Stout gives patrons a taste of Ireland by offering traditional Irish specialties for lunch, dinner and late night dining.

With over 40 HDTV screens and a full liquor, hand-crafted 60-foot long copper bar, Stout transforms for sporting events, giving every fan VIP viewing. Stout’s kitchen is open seven days a week until midnight with extended hours at the bar until 2am.

Stout is different from other Irish Pubs, besides an offering of over 100 different varieties of whiskey, Guinness and other traditional Irish beverages, they also offer unique, upscale, Irishinfused cuisine.

Their menu not only offers traditional Irish specialties, but also a variety of healthy options such as sandwiches, wraps and salads. Large communal tables set the perfect backdrop for a company lunch or meeting, and attentive and quick service gets you back to the office in no time.

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BY MONICA VICTOR

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WINS THE RACE How Colton Ralston turned a childhood hobby into a recession-proof career

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s a young boy growing up in the suburbs of Boston, Colton Ralston was always fascinated with anything that had two wheels and an engine. And like most boys – he owned his first scooter at 16 and got his first motorcycle at 21.

In the fall of 1999, Ralston moved to Boca Raton to attend Lynn University. He realized in sunny South Florida that there was a market for a cheaper mode of transportation, so he turned his childhood fascination into a lucrative scooter business.

“I’ve been doing this my whole life,” he says. “I did it for fun before I did it for a business. When I was younger, I was more into motorcycles, but the older I got the more I started to understand the two wheel business.”

But that wasn’t the only inspiration behind Ralston’s scooter business.

“When I was growing up, I remember gas prices going through the roof,” he says. “Prices had tripled, everything got really expensive and I just started to see a niche for scooters. It’s a cheaper way for people to move around, without having to pay for car insurance, without having to pay for 15 miles per gallon.”

The Great Recession helped his business – gas prices spiked and insurance premiums soared – and scooters grew more appealing.

“Anytime the news airs segments about gas prices going up, people look for an alternative to commute,” he says. “It’s a great tool for young families. A lot of people in their 20s and mid-30s are just looking for a way to get around town and not spend a lot of money.”

Ralston says he also sees a surge in sales during the winter months when snow birds are in town, during tax season and when students go back to school.

“Our scooters range from $699 for entry level model, $1,000 to $2,000 for mid-range level and the high-end ones range from $2,000-$3,000. Go to a dealership and the prices of our scooters are a fraction of what a car sells for,” he says. “Scooters are much cheaper to maintain than a car – from oil changes to tires. Everything is less expensive.”

Ralston has been in business for four years now. How did he

survive that dreaded first year?

“It’s a lot of hard work,” he says. “It’s never giving up, being persistent, sticking with it and rising above those hard days.”

Ralston says saving his money and investing it back into the business were paramount in surviving that first year in operation.

“I bought tools to make things a little smoother for the mechanics and ultimately for the consumer,” he says. “It’s very hard work, there’s no manual. Everything we know we taught ourselves. The first year was definitely the hardest.”

And with a leap of faith, Ralston launched into the scooter business.

Today, nestled in the heart of Mizner Park stands a 5000-square-foot shop, with over 200 scooters, 100 of which are currently on sale. He also has a full repair center.

But that’s not all they offer.

“We do rentals, we sell parts, we upgrade them, we modify them, we make them faster, anything and everything in the scooter world, the scooter business we do. It’s a one stop shop.”

And to those who have a fear of following their dream Ralston says, “As long as it’s positive and you’re helping people and providing a service to the community that is useful, go for it if you believe in it and there’s a market for it.”

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BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST BUSINESS CARDS

By Megan Tierney

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iving in South Florida, we’re lucky to have a plethora of networking opportunities. Everyday there seems to be a chance to pass out business cards, attend events, meet new people and

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connect with potential clients.

When I moved to South Florida seven years ago, I didn’t know anyone. Networking gave me the opportunity to get involved in the community, meet wonderful people

and build confidence. It took time to learn the true power of networking but it has proved to be an invaluable skill. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you head out for your next meet and greet:

Build genuine relationships.

When I think of networking, thoughts come to mind of someone shoving their business card at me, while half-spitting as they quickly tell me what they do and how can I help them (true story). The single most important thing I’ve learned: Networking is not about trading business cards, but building relationships. Generally, people do business with people they like. It takes time to get to know someone and build confidence and trust. Connect with people you want to build genuine friendships with or find interesting.

More often than not, somewhere down the line that relationship will end up in a business opportunity. Either way, you’ll have a positive outcome and someone new you respect in your life.

Follow up.

It’s one thing to have a stack of business cards, but if you’re not doing anything with them, it’s useless. After getting someone’s contact information, don’t be afraid to reach out with an appropriate and sincere follow up. Most of the time networking is not about immediate gain, find what works for you and create a long-term plan to stay in touch. Set your calendar to remind yourself to check in with contacts every so often, send some information that may be valuable to them, invite them to a business/networking event or send a note to stay on their radar. Proactively connecting with people you meet will set you apart from the crowd.

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Give without expectations.

Having a take, take, take attitude is not going to get you very far. When building a network, genuinely engage in other people’s interests. Learn how you can benefit them, they will appreciate your help and you can begin to build a foundation. You don’t want someone only calling you when they need something and they don’t want that from you. Build a two-way street where you can both reach out and help each other.

Build confidence.

Putting on a smile and making conversation with complete strangers can be an intimidating task, but with practice it can be a great confidence builder. One of the first networking events I went to, as I was walking in the packed event, I tripped and did a baseball slide into the entrance. With everyone looking at me, I had two options: I could get embarrassed or get up, head held high and say, “Well I’ve arrived!” I chose the latter. You are in charge of your own thoughts, actions and confidence. Everyone there is in the same position as you, it’s okay to be anxious, but never doubt your confidence in yourself.

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Next time you’re networking, don’t think of it as “I’m going to pass out business cards,” but “I’m going to build genuine relationships.” The important part is getting out there, showing up and remembering the quality of the connections that matter— not the stack of business cards.

Megan is the founder of Louise & Eleanor, an online women’s accessories boutique, an advisor to a coworking space in Boca Raton and a partner in a Silicon Valley real estate investment firm.

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MARLINS 2014 SEASON PREVIEW

pril. Just the word brings joy to any baseball fan’s ears. The Marlins are back and ready to win. We’ve got a team full of phenoms who are ready to take the National League East by storm.

Mark my words, Giancarlo Stanton will shatter a window at Marlins Park this year, Cishek will have at least 30 saves and Jose Fernandez will have 5 or more 15 strikeout games.

Bold predictions? Sure, but this team has the potential to contend. Stanton’s unsurpassed power is down right freaky. Cishek has proven his ability to shut down hitters late in the game and has become a lock down closer.

Mix that with JFez’s contagiously positive attitude and some of the best raw pitching you are ever going to see out of a 21 year old and we’ve got ourselves a pretty solid foundation for the Marlin’s future.

Christian Yelich is going to be an excellent addition in left field at the start of this season. He can

hit for average, has speed and his glove speaks for itself.

The Fish also added Florida native Jarrod Saltalamacchia, a brick house behind the plate and a shoe in for more than 15 homers at the catcher’s position, something they’ve been lacking in previous seasons.

Another great pickup for 2014 was veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal. Typically a veteran, 3-time All Star, and Rookie of the Year (2000) wouldn’t be changing his primary position to 2B this late in his career, or ever for that matter. Although, in the Marlins case this year, not only is it worth it but it also makes a whole lot of sense.

Adeiny Hechavarria, the Marlins current shortstop, will go down as one of the smoothest infielders of all time. It is a true pleasure to be able to watch him work his magic with the glove at short.

Upcoming rookie prospect Andrew Heaney will soon get his shot at the bigs. His fastball comes in regularly in the mid 90s and he’s got a filthy slider to go along with it.

Expect to see the young lefty striking out major leaguers no later than the All Star break.

Those of you who tuned in last season will recall fillin right fielder Marcell Ozuna, who replaced an injured Giancarlo Stanton. Before he himself got injured for the rest of the season, he was throwing out unsuspecting runners from the outfield on a daily basis. If all goes well he will be in the starting lineup at centerfield on opening day.

Still having trouble believing in the Marlins this year?

Tear out your own copy of the Miami Marlins’ 2014 season schedule poster (pages 16-17) and watch for yourself while our locals boys do work this season in Miami. GO FISH!

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PREMIUM PLASTICS HEAVY DUTY TACKLE

THE LURE OF

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talk to a lot of people—it’s part of my job and I have to keep my ear to the ground in the industry to be successful. One problem that I hear from most fishermen I talk to is that the fish aren’t biting their go-to baits. Many anglers will tend to fish by history.

Everyone has their favorite bait. It’s the one that they are most confident in, and tend to pick this bait up first or throw it cast after cast most of the day. It’s the bait that they caught their record bass on, or filled a limit or won a tournament on. Whatever the case, these “goto baits” can either make or break a good day on the water.

Fishing conditions change every day. Fish move, food supply, pressure and situations change as quickly as the weather can move in on you. One thing that should also change is your bait. Coming out of your comfort zone is something, which, naturally for humans, is tough to do, but important in being a successful fisherman. To be honest, I myself struggle with this all the time.

Recently, I fished a tournament with a friend by the name of Anthony “5 oz” Hunt. Anthony is a local pro and fishing guide who also happens to be a chef for a premiere restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

For weeks before this particular tournament we had a good amount of success fishing with a soft plastic top-water lure, swimming it through weeds and over groups of lily pads and grass clumps on the lake. The top water lure is exciting and fun to fish; because of the huge strikes, it can trigger and for the fact that you are constantly, for the most part, reeling with keeps you on your toes. This day, however, was different. The fish were moving slow and didn’t feel like chasing their baits to eat, but more so holding in patterns that required a slow falling bait that would pass through the water column right in front

of their faces, triggering them to eat. The technique used in shallow water to fish this way is called “flippin’,” and it happens to be out of my comfort zone. When fishing this way, you have to throw everything else aside, put your head down and flip and flip and flip. Flippin’ can be repetitive, but it can also lead you to catching some monster bass that are holding tight to cover. Anthony put a fish over seven pounds in the boat that day and even though we didn’t cash a check in the tournament, it was another top ten finish and good to be out on the water practicing a technique and getting more comfortable with it.

Always have the right equipment for the job at hand. Flippin’ in heavy cover, make sure you have heavy braded line, a heavy rod and a reel that can take a lot of pressure and weight. A lot of the time you will find yourself pulling on fish that gets wrapped up around weeds or wood. Loosing a good fish can cause heartbreak so make sure to be prepared and cover all bases. I use a 7’6” Rapsody Fishing “Beast” model Hot Rod, a BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series Reel with a Hawg Tech “Hawg Handle” and 60-pound Sunline Fx2 Braid to ensure no snap offs and plenty of fish in the boat.

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onathan “DJ Excel” Stern has been DJing locally for over a decade. He currently is the resident DJ at Capone’s in downtown Fort Lauderdale, along with regular appearances at Paladium in Margate, and a slew of other venues, events and festivals.

Everyone wants Excel. He has a way of getting a crowd going and his beats are always on point. He engages the crowd, talks to them and gets them riled up, he doesn’t just play records.

Excel has been at it for a while, interning at 103.5 The Beat, with the legendary Prince Markie Dee of the Fat Boys, working at Y100, opening for DMX, T-Pain and Flo-Rida. He throws a party, he’s not just a DJ, he’s a DJ/ MC combination that you just don’t see enough of.

DJ Excel recently took his skills as an entertainer and entrepreneur and combined them with his friends’ to create a unique and innovative concept.

In December of 2013, Jonathan “DJ Excel” Stern,

along with his friends, Ivan Itzkowitz and Alejandro Rodriguez, launched the Excelarated Creative Group.

Excelarated Creative Group offers services such as photography, interior design, creative design, fashion design and merchandising and much more. DJ Excel and his partners plan to use Excelarated Creative Group as an outlet for creativity, and a way to give back to the businesses and business owners that have supported his career to this point.

To learn more about Excelarated Creative Group visit their site yourecgroup.com and to book DJ Excel for a private party call him directly at (954) 479-8117.

DJ Excel with his partner in Excelarated Creative Group and photgrapher, Ivan Itzkowitz.

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HAPPY HOUR

101 Ocean Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. everyday All drinks half price Located in a great place for bar hopping and sun bathing on the worldfamous Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach 101 Cantina Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. everyday Half-off appetizers and daily food/drink specials From three-for-one drink specials on Sundays to $5 signature quesadillas on Thursdays, 101’s daily specials are worth checking out, but first enjoy half price apps during happy hour All Stars Sports Bar and Grill Pompano Beach 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-Th 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. F Half off all drinks Smoker friendly with pool tables, darts and every sports television package under the sun

Aruba Beach Cafe Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-Th One dollar off well cocktails, house wine and Miller Lite drafts at the bar.

Their daily drink specials (in addition to happy hour) and live music make this a beachfront favorite Bimini Boatyard Bar and Grill Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. everyday Half off domestics, house wine and well drinks.

A high quality $3 bar bites menu geared towards seafood lovers and a nice waterfront view Blue Martini Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. everyday Half price drinks and discounted apps High-end lounge located in Town Center Mall with a friendly staff and phenomenal martini menu. Centrally located in Boca and a very popular hangout for professionals

Great places to unwind after a long day at the office.

Cheers Food & Spirits Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. M-F Three dollar appetizer menu and well, wine and domestic bottle specials.

Play pool, play the juke box and play until 4 a.m. Fort Lauderdale’s favorite music venue is known for turning happy hours into a happy late night City Pub Deerfield Beach 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. everyday All well liquor and domestic bottles only $2.50 Huge bar, great crowd and conveniently located on Federal Highway in Deerfield CJ’s Draft House Deerfield Beach 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F Two-for-one drinks, and daily menu specials Tons of TVs and an early happy hour creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy their famous cheese steak for lunch or dinner, or both

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. M-F 2 for 1 draft beer, wine and well drinks If you like soccer, schnitzel and beer, this is your happy hour destination. In addition to a great discounts on drafts from 4-6, they have 2 for 1 schnitzel every Sunday through Wednesday.

When you throw in your favorite soccer match, you’ve got yourself a perfect evening The Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery Boca Raton 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Two-for-one Buddha beer, 25% off personal pizzas, $10 Hookahs and twofor-one Kava shells Not only is this a great place to get an education in craft beer, but you can get starting brewing your own with a visit to their homebrew supply store next door

Duffy’s Sports Grill Boca Raton All day everyday Two-for-one drinks (Excluding shots, pitchers, buckets, doubles and 34 oz. mugs) The newly renovated plaza made an already popular location for an afterwork drink even more popular

Grand Tavern Delray Beach All Day M and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tu-F $2.25 domestic beers, $3.50 premium beers, $3.50 house wines, $3.50 well drinks, $4.50 craft beers, $4.50 call liquors GT also features buy-one-get-onehalf-off appetizers during happy hour, so there’s not much you can’t get between the hours of 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and all day on Monday

Duffy’s Sports Grill Fort Lauderdale All day everyday Two-for-one drinks (Excluding shots, pitchers, buckets, doubles and 34 oz. mugs) Enough TVs to satisfy every type of sports fan. Big bar and a great atmosphere

The Grille on Congress Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Wines by the glass for $5, $5 appetizers, $5 martinis Conveniently located on the corner of Congress and Yamato, this is a go-to for many T-Rex and Broken Sound area professionals

The English Tap Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-Sa Half price wine, draft beer and select liquors Located in the shops of Boca, English Tap has a large outdoor bar and dinner specials starting at 5 p.m.

Hooters Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Discounted drinks and appetizers menu America’s favorite place to watch the game, have a casual business conversation and enjoy some wings. Their staff is easy on the eyes as well

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Hooters Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Discounted drink and appetizer menu Conveniently located on the northwest corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, their bright orange sign shines like a beacon for beer after a hard day’s work Hot Leggz Fort Lauderdale 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. M-F Half off all bar drinks and $5 bar menu Their friendly staff is famous for service with a smile and their significant happy hour discounts make for a great place to have a drink and try their appetizers Hot Leggz Lighthouse Point 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. M-F Half off all bar beverages and $5 bar menu Lighthouse Point’s version of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite place for seafood, burgers and beer Jazziz Nightlife Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Everyday 50% off drinks, discounted appetizers Significant discounts on their famous cocktails, and the best Jazz in all three counties. Come for happy hour and stay for the entertainment.

JB’s on the Beach Deerfield Beach 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Half price drink specials and $5 appetizers They feature live music during happy hour along with an ocean view, half priced drinks and a special appetizer menu. JB’s is truly what South Florida living is all about Mangos Restaurant & Lounge Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Half price appetizers and $2 off all drinks You’ll be having so much fun at the famous Mangos you might forget that you’re enjoying world-class cuisine. Consider this your reminder Mario’s Osteria Boca Raton 11:30 a.m. -6 p.m. everyday Half off all appetizers, liquor, beer and wine by the glass at the bars One of Boca’s most elegant locations offers significant happy hour discounts for the entire day

Muddy Waters Restaurant Deerfield Beach 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. everyday Half off select house wines and cocktails, $2.50 select draft pints Extended happy hour on Monday nights from 8 p.m. - close and special ‘Havoc Hour’ bar menu at the bar and high tops everyday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Nippers Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tu-F Discounts on all drinks. Ten dollar domestic and $15 import buckets. Five dollar appetizers til 7 p.m.

Boca’s favorite late-night spot also has one of its best happy hours. Their free happy hour buffet on Fridays from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. features some of Boca’s best grub money can buy.

Patio Bar and Grill Deerfield Beach 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F One dollar off all drinks Great atmosphere and a great ocean view. Their late night happy hour, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday through Thursday, features $3 well drinks, domestic and imported draft beers and house wines The Pavilion Grille Boca Raton 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tu-F Specially priced drinks and $6 Bar menu A high-end gem in Boca inconspicuously located in an office building. Great for a private and professional dinner meeting Sandbar Delray Beach 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Half off premium well liquors, draft beer and wine and select appetizers A traditional beach bar with a great atmosphere and a few feet away from Delray’s gorgeous beach Stout Sports Bar and Grill Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Discounts on domestic beers, select cocktails and house wines An upscale Irish sports bar with 40 HDTVs to watch while you try their 100 varieties of whiskey (*Do not try all 100 varieties of whiskey in one night)

Sushigo Boca Raton 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - close Tu-Su Free hot sake or appetizer Enjoy Chef Joe’s world famous, award winning sushi and have a complimentary hot sake or appetizer to get the evening started Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. M-F Three dollars off all bar drinks A gorgeous establishment that uses locally grown food and has 51 craft beers on tap, just like mother nature intended Tokyo Blue Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. T-F Half price cocktails Contemporary layout with great sushi and just a short walk away from the beach after dinner. Great place to take a date Union Delray Beach 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Th-Sa Three-for-one cocktails, 30% off all entrees Big time discounts on some of the best food in Delray. Don’t forget to try the sushi Wishing Well Irish Pub Boca Raton 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. everyday Domestic beer $2.50, import $3.50, well $3, call $4, premium $5; two-for-one appetizers Authentic Irish fare, pool, darts and there’s an actual well in the bar. A Boca mainstay and worth a visit Yakitori Sake House Boca Raton 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. everyday Signature cocktails, sake, beer and wine specials, in addition to discounted sushi menu Their extensive happy hour menu and drink specials twice a night makes Yakitori a must visit Yard House Boca Raton 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. M-F and 10 p.m. - Close Su-W Discounts on all drinks and half-priced appetizers and pizzas A huge appetizer menu to chose from and a drink/beer menu that’s even bigger. Yard House is Mizner Park’s favorite sports bar and one of Boca’s best happy hours

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101 Ocean Lauderdale-by-theSea 620 Subs Boca Raton All Starts Sports Bar and Grill Pompano Beach Ambrosia Greek Bistro Fort Lauderdale Ant Hill Music Fort Lauderdale Antonia’s Dry Cleaners Boca Raton Antonia’s Dry Cleaners Delray Beach Aruba Beach Cafe Lauderdale-by-theSea Athena by the Sea Lauderdale-by-theSea BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Coral Springs Black Rose Irish Pub Boca Raton Boca’s Best Pizza Boca Raton Boca Muse Boca Raton Boca Scooters Boca Raton Brakes Zone Boca Raton Brew Dogs Deerfield Beach Bru’s Room Coral Springs Bru’s Room Deerfield Beach Bru’s Room Delray Beach Bru’s Room Pompano Beach BST Fitness Boca Raton Buffalo Wild Wings Coral Springs Bull Bar Delray Beach The Burger Freak Fort Lauderdale

Burger House Boca Raton Casa Frida Mexican Grill Fort Lauderdale CD Connection Boca Raton Charm City Burger Co. Deerfield Beach The Chase Nightclub and Grill Fort Lauderdale Cheers Restaurant and Bar Fort Lauderdale City Pub Deerfield Beach CJ’s Draft House Deerfield Beach Clouds of Vapor Boca Raton CR Chicks Boca Raton Curls Rock Hair Studio Boca Raton Darque Tan Boca Raton (East) Darque Tan Boca Raton (West) Deaf Star Studios Boca Raton Delux Delray Beach The Downtown Pub Boca Raton Dragon’s Den Comics Boca Raton The Duck Tavern Boca Raton Duffy’s Boca Raton FAU Breezeway Boca Raton Fire Dog Saloon Fort Lauderdale Firehouse Subs Boca Raton Fly Dry Blow Dry Salon Boca Raton Fly Dry Blow Dry Salon Delray Beach Fox and Hounds Fort Lauderdale Friday’s Boca Raton

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus Fort Lauderdale Funderdome Play and Cafe Fort Lauderdale Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery Boca Raton Funky Buddha Brewery Oakland Park Galuppi’s Restaurant and Patio Bar Pompano Beach Hair on Fire Boca Raton Hard Exercise Works Boca Raton The Heritage Smoke Shop Boca Raton Hot Legg’z Fort Lauderdale Hot Legg’z Lighthouse Point Hurricane Bar and Lounge Delray Beach Irishmen Boca Raton Island Water Sports Deerfield Beach iSmile Dental Boca Raton It’s Owl Time Boca Raton Jazziz Nightlife Boca Raton JB’s on the Beach Deerfield Beach Jester’s Sports Bar Fort Lauderdale Jidai Kaiten Sushi and Sake Bar Boca Raton Kaos Ultra Lounge Fort Lauderdale Kahuna Bar and Grill Deerfield Beach Kaluz Grill and Bar Fort Lauderdale

Kava Kava Boca Raton Lauderdale Grill Fort Lauderdale Legend’s Pub Fort Lauderdale Lucky’s Tavern Fort Lauderdale Max’s Grille Boca Raton Miracle Car Wash Boca Raton Mulligan’s Beach House Lauderdale-by-theSea Munchiez Boca Raton Muscle Maker Grill Deerfield Beach N2 Wine bar Delray Beach Nippers Boca raton NY Bartending School Fort Lauderdale O’Brian’s Boca Raton O’Conner’s Pub Delray Beach O’Malley’s Sports Bar Margate Ocean Liquors Boca raton Oceans 234 Deerfield Beach Ocean Manor Resort Fort Lauderdale Off the Hookah Fort Lauderdale The Office Delray Beach Original Fat Cat’s Fort Lauderdale Paladium Night Club Margate Paragon Theater Deerfield Beach Patio Bar Deerfield Beach Peace Pipe Fort Lauderdale

Pita Pit Boca Raton Pompano Bowl Pompano Beach Revolution LIVE Fort Lauderdale Rip’s Sports Bar and Grill Pompano Beach S3 Restaurant Fort Lauderdale Shane’s Rib Shack Boca Raton Side Pockets Sports Bar Pompano Beach Spot Coffee Delray Beach Stinger’s Bar and Pizzeria Pompano Beach Stout Bar and Grill Fort Lauderdale TAP Global Beer Collection Delray Beach Tarpon bend Fort Lauderdale Tequila Sunrise Fort Lauderdale TW’s Lounge Boca Raton Union Delray Beach V & S Italian Deli Boca Raton Vapor Life Fort Lauderdale The Village Pump Lauderdale-by-theSea Waxy O’Conner’s Fort Lauderdale Wild Hare Salon Boca Raton Wishing Well Boca Raton Wowie’s Sports Bar Boca Raton Xtreme Indoor Karting Fort Lauderdale Yak-Zies’ Bar anf Grill Pompano Beach

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