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Community Hold up Uber, the Downtowner is now in Boca Raton
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Sports A preview of the Owls’ second football season under Coach Partridge
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Rhythm
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Greg Norman Jr.
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Why you need Lake Worth’s Propaganda in your life
Elevating kiteboarding to new
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Restaurant Bio 3rd and 3rd brings us a unique bar and restaurant experience that makes you feel right at home
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B ar Bio It’s not just a bar, not just a gallery, it’s the Brewhouse Gallery
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cializing solely in downtown transportation, maybe a square two miles, would be the ticket to fast, courteous, and community minded transport,” Murray continued. “My business partners Ryan and Travis graduated college just after we had been formulating the specifics together, and we decided to take a risk and start the business.” The risk was worth it – after servicing solely in Delray, the transportation service is expanding its business to Boca. Be on the lookout for more cities: although Murray states they are a surprise, he says there are a few more
HOLD UP, UBER: THE DOWNTOWNER IS NOW IN BOCA
By: Natalya Jones
were at a friend’s house, prob-
openings in other locations
ably 10 blocks from Atlantic Av-
coming soon that will be com-
enue, and were going out for
municated on the company’s
dinner and drinks,” reminisced
website and social media.
Stephen Murray, one of the coowners. “We called a cab which
“We love South Florida,” added
took forever to find us, the driver
Murray. “We are so proud to have
Imagine this scenario: You and
towner, users can catch a ride
was pretty impersonal, and the
grown up here, and returned to
your friends are about spent and
wherever they want within a
car was certainly not fun to ride
establish a fun business that
ready to call it a night after a cra-
three mile radius for the mere
in. I thought to myself, ‘There
helps cities move around every
zy time out. Some members of
price of $0.00. Yes, you read that
must be a better way’.”
day.” And if that isn’t enough to
the group are carrying their
right: this heavenly service is
shoes, everyone is drenched from
free, with the exception of tips for
Hence, the Downtowner was
Downtowner over a taxi or
the South Florida humidity, and
drivers (of course).
born. “I thought a company spe-
Uber, we don’t know what is.
convince you to choose the
your one friend keeps incoherently belting Taylor Swift lyrics
Like most good ideas, the Down-
way too loud. You, or someone
towner started after a frustrating
else more responsible, are trying
experience in the pursuit of alco-
to hail a cab, but to no avail (blame it on your Taylor Swift loving friend). Uber is the next option, but let’s face it - it’s way too expensive for your “out of college but still on a college budget.” So what’s a fun loving
“We love South Florida. We are so proud to have grown up here, and returned to establish a fun business that helps cities move around every day.”
individual to do? holic beverages. “It all started Look no further for a DD – thanks
four years ago when I moved
to the app and service Down-
back home after college. We
The Downtowner is available 12 hours a day, 11am - 11pm, all 7 days a week. To utilize this service, download “Downtowner” in the app store. It is available on iPhone and Android. Visit ridedowntowner.com.
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In events Where & When
July Lather Up
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Heavy Pets Present Happy Hour Treats w/ Antonio and Wuest @ Funky Biscuit
Dirks Bentley, Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae, and Canaan Smith @ Coral Sky Amphitheater
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Higher Ground @ Old School Square — Delray
Spred the Dub @ Square Grouper—Jupiter
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Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Stick Figure at Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Pho
The “Everything Is Awesome” tour kicks off on July 8 and lands at Sunset Cove on July 25. You’ll hear the classics from Slightly Stoopid as well as new stuff from their just released “Meanwhile…..Back At The Lab”. Dirty Heads and Stick Figure will also play. Get tickets now at ticketmaster.com
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World Cup Blue Marlin Championships
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Uproot Hootenanny
@ Sanborn Square Park
Future Prezidents
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Pompano Beach Green Market @ Pompano Beach City Hall
@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton
@ Revolution Live— Ft. Lauderdale
Spred the Dub
@ Guanabana’s—Jupiter
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Harborside Place
Jupiter Farmer’s Market
@ Saltwater Brewery — Delray Beach
Future Prezidents
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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@ A1A and Atlantic Ave.
@ City of Lake Worth 4th of July Celebration
The Family
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Neon Trees
— Ft. Lauderdale
Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration
Photo: Jeff Farsai
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Slightly Stoopid
Home Made Jam @ Vintage Tap (every Monday) — Delray Beach
@ Village Pump— Lauderdale By The Sea
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Violent Femmes and Barenaked Ladies @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Shawn and Marlon Wayans
Hot Summer Nights Summer Concert Series featuring Mike Mineo
@ Palm Beach Improv
@ Old School Square — Delray
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4th Annual Boca Burger Battle Imagine Dragons: Smoke and Mirrors Tour @ BB&T
Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, and RaeLynn @ Coral Sky Amphitheater
New Kingdom and Roots Shakedown @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Mike Mineo
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Uproot Hootenanny
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Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Old School Square
Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mineo joins the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Hear cuts from his new album “BIG BIG STAR” and much more. Music starts at 8pm, brought to you by Delray Beach Center for the Arts.
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Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 — Delray Beach
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Fused Glass Workshop @ Delray Beach Center for the Arts
Raggy Monster
Morning Fatty @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Xtreme Action Park Grand Opening — Ft. Lauderdale
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Ariana Grande
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ BB&T Center
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Pineapple Grove Tour
Pat Travers and Mark Stein
@ Pineapple Grove Arts District — Delray Beach
@ Arts Garage — Delray Beach
Kid Rock and Foreigner
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@ Coral Sky Amphitheater
Uproot Hootenanny
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Party
@ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach
Summer Daze Concert Series @ Propaganda — Lake Worth
Marvelous Funkshun @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Mad Decent Block Party @ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale
Resolvers @ L.O.C.A.L.S.
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Libido
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@ Deck 84 — Delray Beach
@ Village Pump — Lauderdale By The Sea
3 Doors Down and Seether
August
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Dave Mathews Band
@ JB’s on the Beach — Deerfield Beach
Counting Crows @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater
Future Prezidents @ Kahuna Bar & Grill — Deerfield Beach
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That Metal Show featuring Eddie Trunk @ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale
Funky Biscuit 4 Year Anniversary
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring The Clique
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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach
Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Stick Figure
Dave Mathews Band
@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
@ Coral Sky Amphitheater
@ Dada’s — Delray Beach
6th Annual Palm Beach Flea Market and Boat Sale @ South FL Fairgrounds
Bobby Lee Rogers @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Toby Keith and Eli Young Band @ Coral Sky Amphitheater
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Blue Tuesdays @ Boston’s on the Beach
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Tunnel Vision @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown Tournament @ Hillsboro Inlet
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Sam Smith
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes
@ American Airlines Arena
Future Prezidents
@ Coral Sky Amphitheater
Home Made Jam @ Vintage Tap — Delray Beach
@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Flavor
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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach
@ Bayfront Park Amphitheater
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Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson
Dave Matthews
Cheezy and the Crackers @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Monster Jam Truck Series @ BB&T Center
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Bluegrass Jam Sessions @ The Field Pub — Dania Beach
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Home Made Jam—Best Open Jam in Town @ Vintage Tap—Delray Beach
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Group Art Show @ Saltwater Brewery —Delray Beach
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Future Prezidents @ Dada’s — Delray Beach
Uproot Hootenanny @ Village Pump— Lauderdale By The Sea
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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Deck 84 — Delray Beach
@ Propaganda — Lake Worth
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Future Prezidents
@ Vintage Tap — Delray Beach
@ ER Bradleys
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Incubus, Deftones, and more
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@ Coral Sky Amphitheater
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Greenhouse
Odyssey Road— Journey Tribute Band
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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Palm Beach Improv
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Somo: Live and Unplugged
Ricky Smiley
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Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, and Chase Bryant
Uproot Hootenanny
Home Made Jam
Summer Daze Concert Series
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Donavon Frankenreiter
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Resolvers
Sowflo
@ Culture Room
@ Coral Sky Amphitheater
Boynton Beach Live
@ Summer Daze Concert Series @ Propaganda —Lake Worth
“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour
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@ Boynton Beach Arts District
Turnstiles— Billy Joel Tribute
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Uproot Hootenanny
@ Au-Rene Theater — Ft. Lauderdale
@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton
@ Village Pump —Lauderdale By The Sea
@ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale
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Resolvers @ L.O.C.A.L.S. Party— JB’s on the Beach — Deerfield Beach
7-8 The biggest and baddest will be rolling into BB&T Center for this year’s Monster Jam, mixing racing, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible evening of high energy fun for the whole family. Visit monsterjam.com for info.
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Monster Jam at BB&T Center
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SPORTS ❘❘ RHYTHM ❘❘ THE BITE
OWLS TO FLY HIGHER
After Their First Rebuilding Season Under Coach Partridge by Steven Gonzalez
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he Florida Atlantic Owls enter Head Coach Charlie Partridge’s second season following a tumultuous, and somewhat unexpected 3-9 initial campaign. What
looked to be a promising season and a squad ripe for bowl eligibility turned into a mess of mismanaged play-calling and a youth movement on the field. 2014 showed that hiring a recruiting ace to become a head coach comes with risk and the Owl faithful were relentless in their criticism towards Partridge and his band of Owls. Thankfully, the offseason brings new recruits and coach Partridge and his staff were able to reel in the best recruiting class in school history. Among the notable freshmen are Trey Rodriguez, a scat back with moves to kill from Daytona Beach, and Daniel Parr, a strong-armed quarterback from local powerhouse Dwyer High School. Parr is undoubtedly the quarterback of the future for FAU and the coaches appear to have no reservations letting him sit and watch his fellow teammates as he learns the system. One of those teammates Parr will learn from is senior quarterback Jaquez Johnson. While Johnson’s first year in Boca Raton brought about some positional controversy, his performance last season settled any questions about who the starting QB should be. The Starkville, Mississippi native however is coming off a year that saw him teeter between
Photo: JC Ridley
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Photo: Ralph Notaro
profound efficiency and erratic play. Although he did throw for more touchdowns (17) and less interceptions (5) last year, his completion percentage went down, as did his yards per carry. In offensive coordinator Brian Wright’s system, the quarterback is expected to be efficient through the
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Photo: JC Ridley
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When the FAU defense takes the field in 2015, there will most likely be a mix of unproven veterans and fresh-faced newcomers.
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could find themselves in the starting lineup by season’s end. Moving the Owls on the ground this season will be Greg “Buddy” How-
air, as well as a productive compo-
One of the receivers that Quez
ell. The sophomore running back
nent of the running game. When
has formed a solid rapport with is
excelled in his first year at FAU
Quez wasn’t connecting with his
fellow senior Jenson Stoshak. The
until an injury derailed that mo-
big-time receivers, he would fall
former walk-on is the primary
mentum and drove the FAU run-
back on tucking the ball and crash-
pass-catching threat this season
ning game into disarray. Howell
ing into an expecting defense. 2015
and was the best possession re-
only received this opportunity at
is the year that Johnson will have to
ceiver the Owls had a year ago.
playing time because of Jay War-
put it all together on the field if the
Behind Stoshak in the pecking
ren’s fumbling issues. Florida Atlan-
Owls want to be successful. A return
order comes a slew of unproven,
tic put the ball on the ground quite
to the composure and poise that
albeit athletic speedsters looking
a bit last season, but no one turned
saw Johnson win C-USA Newcomer
to carve out a role early on. Who-
it over in more inopportune mo-
of the Year in 2013 will be essential
ever replicates the chemistry that
ments than Warren. Fumbling on
to FAU’s hopes of a bowl game.
Stoshak and Johnson possess
the one-yard line against rival FIU
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in last season’s Shula Bowl is un-
be a mix of unproven veterans
redshirt senior’s final season.
doubtedly a low point of Warren’s
and fresh-faced newcomers. Last
Alongside Bryant, the Owls have
short career, but all signs are point-
season’s star performers, D’Joun
senior Trevon Coley to help an-
ing to coach Partridge giving the
Smith, Damian Parms and Andrae
chor a 4-3 defense that will lean
junior running back another shot at
Kirk, have all moved on to the NFL
heavily on the experience of the
earning back his starting role.
and vacancies abound at multiple
down linemen. Coley nearly dou-
positions. While the secondary
bled his career tackle and sack
Leading the way for the running
looks to throw a slew of freshmen
totals last season and with almost
game will be one of the more expe-
at the problem to see what sticks,
the entire unit returning for 2015,
rienced offensive lines in Florida
linebacker will be a little tougher
his numbers should continue to
Atlantic history. Coach Partridge
to pin down. Freedom Whitfield
rise. While the defensive line was
went out on a limb last season and
and Robert Relf are two upper-
rather quiet in a few games early
started two freshmen, center Joe
classmen that will anchor both
on last season, they really round-
Gold and left tackle Reginald Bain.
outside linebacker positions. Out-
He was pleasantly rewarded with
side of them, there is a clear expe-
solid performances from both un-
rience gap with the remaining
derclassmen and a year full of
players. Jerrad Ward and Nate
meaningful reps. Expected to start
Ozdemir will see plenty of snaps
on the offensive line is impact
in the middle of the defense, but
transfer Kelly Parfitt. The Boca
replicating Andrae Kirk’s 103
Raton native returns home from
tackle performance from last sea-
UCF and will be a large cog in the
son will be an extremely tall task.
“Atlantic Wall” for the Owls.
Photo: JC Ridley
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While Jaquez Johnson’s first year in Boca Raton brought about some positional controversy, his performance last season settled any questions about who the starting QB should be.
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ed into form when they were
light of the upcoming season will
needed. Crucial plays at home
be the first home game against
Fortunately, the defensive line
against Western Kentucky by
local rival University of Miami
When the FAU defense takes the
remains intact and returns Bran-
Coley and defensive end Trey
on September 12th. With the
field in 2015, there will most likely
din Bryant from injury for the
Hendrickson led to one of the
Hurricanes coming off a very
best victories in FAU history. The
tough season of their own, this
true playmaking is there, but it
could prove to be an early bounce
will now be up to this veteran
back game for either team. Other
line to push their own perfor-
important games for the Owls in-
mances to the highest level.
clude conference champion Marshall and Shula Bowl rival FIU at
One position that has been a
home and a late season trip to the
model of consistency over the
University of Florida.
years for Florida Atlantic is cornerback. The Owls may have re-
Besides the matchup with Miami
tooled for the future with this
in the first month of the season,
latest recruiting class, but the
the Owls are staring down some
present calls for Cre’von LeBlanc
relatively easy competition. Tulsa,
to step up from the shadows of
Buffalo and Charlotte are all win-
former Owls Keith Reaser and
nable games with two of the three
D’Joun Smith. Both are now in the
teams welcoming new head coach-
NFL and a solid season could see
es to campus. A string of tough
LeBlanc follow in their footsteps.
conference contests leads FAU to a
He was targeted last season as
bitter showdown with the team
teams shied away from Smith,
down south on Halloween. If the
but now it is time for the senior to
Owls can win at least fives games
stand out and continue the trend
before the start of November, they
of great play on the outside.
should be in great shape to reclaim bowl eligibility and give Charlie
The Owls will take on six oppo-
Partridge is his first winning sea-
nents in Boca Raton this year for
son as Head Coach.
the first time in school history. Past seasons have seen Florida Atlantic travel to play games more times than not, so a balanced schedule was long overdue. Easily the high-
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MAD PROPS:
Why You Need Lake Worth’s Propaganda in Your Life
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by Dana Krangel f you’re going to
that this bar and music
bother putting on
mainstay is the seed that
actual clothes and
Lake Worth’s funky and
leaving the house
growing culture was bred
after 7 p.m., well then all
from. Located on J Street,
be damned if you’re not
Prop has cemented itself as
going to have a good time.
a live music staple in a
The goal, no doubt, is to
town that takes music seri-
end up with a smile on
ously. With Top Five Re-
your face and a cold beer
cords right next door serv-
in your hand. Obviously
ing up the finest vinyl in
there are countless water-
sight and all of downtown
Photos: Dave Earley
had already dipped their
presence in the middle of
toes in the show-produc-
South Florida’s quirkiest
tion pool before diving
town, what really sets
ing holes that will do the
just around the corner, Pro-
oftentimes unified by the
into their own venue. If
Propaganda apart is the
job, but you’re looking for
paganda has become where
same genre, but some of the
dope live music and a
welcoming attitude they
a guaranteed good time,
you go to see a show.
best shows are more free-
distinct priority of curat-
serve up. It’s the way your
form, ranging from hip hop
ing a welcoming music
shoulders relax when you
right? That’s why we recommend turning it up a
What does Propaganda do
to metal to whatever you
scene in Palm Beach
walk in, the way the bar-
notch and heading over to
better than almost every-
want to label Everymen as.
County sounds familiar to
tenders don’t have a shred
the local music mecca
one else? It gives all kinds a
They even mix it up with
you, that’s because Jordan
of pretentiousness, the
that is Propaganda.
time to shine. If you’re a
special events like Artober-
and Krug count Subcul-
way bands feel comfort-
Right in the heart of
band and you’re local, then
fest and the multi-day jug-
ture’s Rodney Mayo as a
able pouring their hearts
downtown Lake Worth,
Propaganda has the right
gernaut, Summer Daze.
major influence.
out on stage every single
Propaganda approaches
night for you to perform.
nightlife with a remarkably
They have perfected the
Propaganda is the brain-
Even with solid live
right – but the kind that
“all are welcome” mentality.
local show by serving up
child of friends Jon Jordan
shows, an on-point sound
makes us want to come
In fact, some would argue
about four bands a night, Photo:
system and a massive
back every week.
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night. It’s Propaganda all
and Matthew Aurelius Ordway Krug, who
Currents
The Bite
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e’re enter-
fishing is excellent. The
snook are still spawning.
off the coast there and I
there, so it’s an excellent
ing into one
weather has cooled down
They’re also on the beaches
talked to someone who was
time to fish.
a little bit and you don’t
and in the surf. At the spill-
diving in 50-70 feet of wa-
of the better
have to crank up and
ways they’re still dumping
ter, and she asked “Why
of the year—it’s before the
fishing times
run away from afternoon
fresh water and it pushes
are there so many snook
summer windy season
thunderstorms quite
the snook out of the back
out here?” It’s because the
and after the rainy after-
as often.
canals and the back coun-
water is dirty on the beach
try into the beaches and
and they need cleaner wa-
noons so you have more time to fish, especially
In July and August we’re
the inlets. Everybody asks
ter to spawn in. So the
with daylight savings
still catching dolphin every
when the best time to catch
snook are everywhere:
time. You have your
day, morning and after-
a snook is and the best
around the bridges, around
choice of a lot of different
noon and on the full moon
time of the year is July and
the piers, in the inlets and
types of fishing—you can
in both months. Also we
August. Last year this time
in the ocean. You can catch
go offshore and you’ll still
can troll and live bait in
we went out of Palm Beach
them on artificials or on
have plenty of kingfish in
150-200 feet and have an
inlet and in a 4-hour pe-
live bait, just pay attention
90-120 feet of water and
excellent chance of catch-
riod, 3 of us caught 87.
to the tides.
can catch them trolling or
ing wahoo. Mixed in with
They will bite on the in-
on live bait, and by drift-
that we have black fin tuna
coming and outgoing tide
We’re starting to see tar-
ing. In late afternoon you
up to 35 pounds. For the
so you need to do your
pon and it’s before all the
can anchor up in 60-90
diehard fisherman, in ev-
homework ahead of time.
small boat tournaments,
feet or drift and catch
ery inlet from Fort Lauder-
For example, I have friends
so you’re not fighting a big
mangrove and yellowtail
dale to Sebastian it’s the
in Stuart that dive all the
crowd. Sailfish will also
snapper. Also, bottom
time of the year when
time around some barges
be around, kingfish are
Tight lines and good fishin’.
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I’M sitting at a bar next to Greg
Norman Jr. and we’re not talking about golf. Instead, we’ve talked
about kiteboarding. Surfing. Fiji. Nicaragua. What happens when you eat pork in the Dominican Republic. Spearfishing. Australia. Business ventures and Shark Enterprises. The FIFA bribery scandal. The Miami Dolphins. More kiteboarding. And throughout this discussion, Greg’s demeanor is striking. He keeps asking me questions, genuinely inquiring. His green/ blue eyes are staring directly into my pupils the entire time I’m speaking. Greg is handsome, and it’s obvious our waitress thinks so too. He has a smooth jaw,
snow white teeth, dimples when he smiles (especially when telling the Dominican Republic story). He’s clean cut and pure muscle. Because we’ve just met, I’m trying to play it cool. Acting like I haven’t researched his name (son of the Greg Norman, and before graduating from the University of Miami, he wrote his thesis on cable wakeboard parks) and his recent adventures (his instagram feed
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guys who rode wakestyle behind the kite. It really took off to another level, and right now it’s the 10th anniversary of the contest. The first day was today actually….this is the first time I’ve missed it.” “You didn’t miss it because of me?” is visual quicksand, full of blue
wanted to try kiteboarding.
hues). And if he starts talking golf
I moved to Hawaii, hung out with
He laughs.
at any point, I’ll really be hitting
Lou Wainman and Shannon Best
“I mean I’m important but not that
from the bunker because I know
(two golden legends of the sport).
important…” I say. “I’m just a guy.”
absolutely nothing of the sport,
They were out there riding a kite,
aside from nouns like Tiger, the
so I learned and came back and
Honda Classic, Pebble Beach and
started teaching some friends here
something about a green jacket.
in Florida. Companies started grow-
“It’s still a really young sport… Growing up, I was a wakeboarder, a surfer. I moved to Hawaii, hung out with Lou Wainman and Shannon Best. They were out there riding a kite, so I learned and came back and started teaching some friends here in Florida.” But his eyes keep lighting up when
ing, Shannon Best started his own
the conversation delves into kite-
company and I began riding for
boarding, so I’m going to keep play-
him in 2004. It’s fun being along for
ing off that for now, even though
the ride, because the European side
I’m not extremely well versed in
of kiteboarding focuses on dancing,
that sport’s terminology either.
jumping, spinning, pirouetting and I didn’t think that was me. I wanted
“It’s still a really young sport,” he
to wakeboard behind the kite. A
continues in between mouthfuls.
small group of guys were wear-
“I got into kiting in 2000, 2001
ing boots at the time. A company
when I lived in Maui. Growing up,
out of North Carolina called Real
I was a wakeboarder, a surfer. With
Kiteboarding set up shop in the
wakeboarding, obviously you need
Outer Banks in 2005, 2006 and
someone driving the boat or driving
created the Triple S Invitational
down to a cable park. In Florida, we
(“the biggest and best professional
barely get good days and when it
kiteboarding event in the world”),
does get good, it’s usually windy so I
and began focusing on bringing in
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“Hey we’re all just a guy,” he responds. Greg continues “But with kiteboarding, it’s your own boat. You can hitch hike up and do downwinders. You can catch 100 waves. It’s just like surfing, just using a kite to tow you into the wave. And the sport…the sport is growing here in Florida.” I’m floored by his humbleness in conversation and demeanor. Because for someone who’s had cameras and microphones surrounding his family for as long as he can remember, how can he not think that everything is truly about the Norman’s when everyone else is acting like it is? “I’ve just been lucky to be around friends and people that really influenced the sport of kiteboarding and allowed me to be a part of it,” he continues. “Like Ben Wilson, Trip Forman...just creating that kite brand. These events changed the sport and I’ve been lucky to watch it grow. With the World Tours, which rarely hit America, before the competition was about big air, tricks, and now they’re all wearing boots and doing tricks exactly like if you were behind the boat. There’s guys I got to ride with like Andre Phillip and Jason Stone. These guys pioneered that style back in the day. It’s fun to see in the mainstream kiteboarding world what happened years ago.”
“With kiteboarding, it’s your own boat. You can hitch hike up and do downwinders. You can catch 100 waves. It’s just like surfing, just using a kite to tow you into the wave. And the sport..the sport is growing here in Florida.” He puts down the fork and stares a hole in my eyes. “You know, I should introduce you to a friend, Jeremy Lund. He owns a kite school based here and takes people up in Stuart and teaches them how to kite.” He’s quite convincing too, because I’m now imagining myself skid-
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he’s a hell of a dad. The public, well
the first hole. Cameras in my face.
it’s always questioning things…”
That’s why I love kiteboarding and wakeboarding... no one knew who
“Do you like being in the public
I was or cared who my family was.”
eye, in that regard?” I inquire. Now the sport knows Greg as a “If I liked it I’d be in Los Angeles
sponsored pro and someone with
or New York. I chose a life where
a brilliant mind. I ask what the
I wanted to be doing something I
upcoming months hold, besides
ding downwind, carving and slid-
love doing: kiteboarding and wake-
the cablepark set to open in Palm
ing. I look back at him and notice
boarding and business here in
Beach County “soon”.
the shark emblem on his hat, and
Florida. It’s where I grew up, it has
it reminds of the one question I
everything you could really want
“There’s actually a new kite event,
came prepared to ask.
and it’s where family is. And with
where we’ll be kiting from the
your family being in the public eye,
Northern tip of the Great Barrier
“So what is it like having your
you have to get used to it or run
Reef in Australia to the Southern
dad’s legendary name?”
away...I’ve embraced it and used it.
tip, for ALS and conservation for the
I’ve seen a lot of people way more
Great Barrier Reef. It’s 1,000 kilome-
He stops chewing, looks at his
powerful than us that absolutely
ters, and it’s going to take 10 days.”
water, and then back into my
squandered what they had and
pupils. It looks like he’s answered
that’s something I’ve never wanted
With that, his phone begins to buzz
this question hundreds of times.
to be like. ‘Hey look at me I’m Greg
and I know he has to jet. Bills paid,
“It’s a blessing, but you’re always
Norman’s son’...what the hell does
I lead the way to the door, noticing
going to be labeled as Greg Norman
that mean? It’s what you do that
that a handful of people seem to be
Jr. and people say ‘well what have
should define you.”
staring directly behind me as we
you done’ and ‘how good are you
walk. “So tomorrow, I’m heading to
at golf’...So what’s it like? It’s not a
“So with the name, do you feel
the cable park in Deerfield if you
bad thing because my dad is an
pressure?”
want to join,” he says as the June
awesome guy. He’s someone you’d
air sinks into our skin.
gladly have a beer with. He set a
“I loved golf, and I still love golf to
standard in business so to have him
this day, but when I started play-
Before our conversation, I’m not
as a father let alone good friend as
ing competitively I was trying to
sure if I would cancel appoint-
I’m coming into the business world,
be low profile and work my way
ments and shift my schedule to
just being able to pick his brain and
up. When I was playing guys like
go. But now I want to. And with
listen to the stories he has... to have
Peter Uihlein and Rickie Fowler
a bit more exposure, I think the
him not as a golfer but Greg Nor-
they were the best amateurs, and
masses in our action sports cul-
man the dad is awesome because
I’d have press on the tee box at
ture will follow.
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A taste of our local food culture
Restaurant Bio ❘❘ Dish
Just Like Home
3rd and 3rd’s Unique Culinary Experience
t
By Savannah Sheehan
fringes of Pineapple Grove, this “underground” eatery is well worth the search. Because there’s no sign on the restaurant, just look for the turquoise-colored, low-rise building at the namesake intersection. The exterior truly leaves
hey say there’s no
This is a place where you
place like home.
can hang out and enjoy
But a second-best
great food in a relaxed
Upon entering, guests are
option can be
atmosphere, all at a price
immediately enveloped
found by seeking out one
point for locals. It’s just
in a sense of comfort,
of Delray’s best-kept se-
like home, only with an
with soft lighting, warm-
crets: 3rd and 3rd (on the
attentive wait staff.
toned wood and earthy
corner of Northeast Third Street and Third Avenue).
much to the imagination.
hues in the décor. The Located just beyond the
lounge area is filled with
Photos: Ben Hicks
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Munch
restaurant bio
couches, plush pillows,
and hasn’t looked
coffee tables and a vintage
back since. “Fresh” is
armchair. The walls are
the watchword at 3rd
lined with eclectic and
and 3rd. Unlike most
colorful artworks, some
restaurants, the menu
produced by local artists,
here can evolve almost
available for purchase. The
daily due to market
large bar dominates the
and seasonal changes.
center of the restaurant
Ingredients are sourced
and is surrounded by high-
from local purveyors
tops and tables, offering
as well as JP’s own
various options for seating.
gardens.
“This is my home. Not
Utilizing skills learned
to scale, but you have
at Johnson and Wales
a living room, bar, and
College of Culinary Arts,
kitchen. What else do you
and fueled by his innate
need?” says Chef/Owner
passion for cuisine, JP
John Paul “JP” Kline.
has mastered the art of
3rd and 3rd began as
creating refined comfort
a catering company,
foods such as his Mac
John Paul Custom Cuisine.
and Cheese with smoked
However, when JP threw a
pork belly, aged Ver-
birthday party for a friend
mont cheddar, mild
at the venue, the private
cheddar, pepper jack
event quickly turned into
and piquillo peppers.
a public affair when the
The famous BBQ Pork
70 invitees turned into
Sandwich and juicy
100-plus guests. People
Seared Burger remain
began asking if he would
menu staples as well.
be “open tomorrow.” Not wanting to deny the
JP has jumped on some
masses, he simply re-
of the latest food crazes
sponded, “Uh-huh.” Thus
to satisfy his guests, of-
3rd and 3rd had an ex-
fering Fried Pickles, with
ceedingly prompt opening
cajun aioli and herbs,
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“
This is my home. Not to scale, but you have a living room, bar, and kitchen. What else do you need?
Live music is a wonderful
erected in front of the res-
perk to add to your dining
taurant. The inconspicu-
experience with performers
ous piece can be seen as a
scheduled for Thursdays,
mute herald for 3rd and
Fridays and Saturdays as
3rd – as well as yet an-
well as occasional other
other contribution to the
weeknights. (The schedule
neighborhood on behalf of JP’s hit establishment.
and the amazing Smoked
ite Shrimp and Chorizo,
3rd and 3rd also offers a
may be found on the web-
Wings, with chipotle hon-
also provide flavorful
full bar menu, including a
site, 3rdand3rd.com.)
ey sauce. The funky “Jars”
choices.
number of specialty
– mason jars filled with
drinks, such as the Signa-
JP attributes much of his
creative spreads such as
Not to be missed are
ture Manhattan, with
restaurant’s success to his
Bacon Blue Cheese Fon-
the delectable desserts
Whistle Pig rye, sweet ver-
friends and the commu-
due or Warm Vegetable
created by JP’s mom,
mouth, Angostura bitters
nity. Many of the musi-
Dip, accompanied with
who turns out such sweet
and simple syrup. In addi-
cians who played there in
grilled bread – also pro-
treats as Panna Cotta and
tion, there’s an ample se-
the early days were
vide an interesting appe-
Trudy’s Treats (a trio of
lection of local craft beers.
friends of his, performing
tizer or snacking option.
walnut chews, strawberry
for free to show their sup-
bites and almond pie
JP not only strives to pro-
port. With the restaurant’s
“Plates” such as Steak
bites). But don’t set your
vide patrons with a satisfy-
growth, JP now scouts area
Frites, a hanger steak
heart on any one dish,
ing culinary experience: He
performers to reinforce
cooked to order with truf-
as the menu can change
also encourages his service
the local experience. John
fle Parmesan fries and a
unexpectedly at the
team to make 3rd and 3rd
Whyman, a local artist
red wine sauce, or “Skew-
whim of the chef, much
“the friendliest restaurant
and JP’s friend, construct-
ers,” such as the fan favor-
like Florida weather.
in Delray,” he says.
ed a sculpture that was
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Dish
[
The Best Is Back
[
add a little syrup, butter, powdered sugar, whipped
Fran’s Chicken Haven
cream, and serve with two pieces of fried chicken on the side.” And the frying doesn’t stop there. Along with the chicken and waffles, Fran’s serves Buffalo wings, chicken tenders,
and Their Timeless Original Recipe
fried mac and cheese bites, fried Oreos and fried Twinkies alongside an-
It’s greasy. It’s messy. It could never come in a “low-calorie” version.
By Giana Pacinelli
other historic staple –
over was to go back to the
“People actually eat
original recipe – the way it
the stuff, it’s so popular,”
should’ve always been.”
Stuart says. “I can’t keep
gizzards and livers.
the inventory. We sell The restaurant’s name-
out every week.”
sake, Fran Gerace, and her
the recipe that really
en recipe, that didn’t stop
husband, Joe, sold Fran’s
makes it. There’s a little bit
the Stuarts from putting
Now that Fran’s original
Chicken Haven 10 years
of science to it.” He makes
their own personal touches
fried chicken is back,
ago. After that, new own-
sure the fryers are at the
on the restaurant, includ-
Stuart is constantly look-
ut whether it
ers tried to put their own
exact right temperature
ing the addition of Belgian
ing for additional ways to
comes from a
spin on Fran’s fried chick-
when frying the chicken,
waffles to their chicken.
improve the restaurant.
bucket or served
en recipe – unsuccessfully.
and multiple timers en-
“I think it just being
Fran’s Chicken Haven now
sure that all components
chicken and waffles
offers delivery and take-
are properly cooked.
makes it special because
out services, 15 percent
people think, ‘Wow, how
off for students and city
b
up on a bun, there’s something comforting about that
However, when Stuart and
first bite of fried chicken.
his father bought Fran’s Chicken Haven two years
“It’s all those things to-
does that work together?’
workers, and different
No doubt you’re now
ago, they were deter-
gether that makes us so
It’s the combination of be-
specials every day. And,
wondering: “Where can
mined to take the fried
good,” Stuart says. “I never
ing salty and sweet,” Stuart
if you follow them on
I find some authentic
chicken back to where it
thought I’d be frying
says. “We make the waffles
Instagram, your first
fried chicken?”
all began – that greasy,
chicken for a living. Now,
with our standard batter,
fried Oreo is on Fran’s.
messy, good stuff.
I’m the birdman.”
that the answer is Boca
“It’s not just regular fried
Although they rejuvenated
Raton? That’s where
chicken,” Stuart says. “It’s
Fran’s original fried chick-
Would it surprise you
you’ll discover Fran’s Chicken Haven, purveyor of good, old-fashioned, Southern-style fried chicken since 1964. “You can’t get good fried chicken at many places. KFC left because we came back,” says Chris Stuart, current co-owner of Fran’s Chicken Haven. “One of the main things we planned when we took it
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Nightlife, events and more
BAR BIO ❘❘ SNAPS
[BREWHOUSE GALLERY[
Lake Park’s central hub for all things craft beer, music, and art.
f
By Susanna Arntz
rom a streetside glance
vision, a willingness to
or a stroll past, people
gamble, and solid belief in
see a cafe and bar setup
what they were doing.
through the large storefront
Photos: Nathan Hamler
windows. The name Brew-
AJ Brockman has recog-
house was cleverly ap-
nized and adapted to two
pointed to the space to lend
things all his life. The first
credence to its local beer
has been the experiences
and coffee drink selections.
that come with having a
But the namesake doesn’t
neuromuscular disease
stop there. Cofounder AJ
that causes his muscles to
Brockman explains with
weaken over time. He has
enthusiasm, “From the
been in a wheelchair all his
outside in, people may
life. The second, his love
think it’s just a coffeehouse
and passion for creativity
or just a bar. But the people
and the arts. He explained,
who take the time to come
as his conditions worsened,
in know it’s much more
he was determined to find
than that. It’s about art and
a way to still create a lot
sharing ideas, first”. So how
which led him down the
did this gallery/cafe/bar/
path of digital creation and
venue rise to success in less
graphic design. After
than a year and even
getting REALLY good at
expand at the tail end of its
what he did (his claim to
first year? It started with a
fame is a 2008 family
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portrait for President Barack Obama - enough said), he found himself in a corporate grind that left him jaded. Looking to revitalize and reset, he ultimately quit agency life to pursue fine arts more closely. AJ always wanted to have a gallery but knew it was difficult to pay for the gallery with art alone. The vision for Brewhouse Gallery was not to just to offer art + coffee + beer but rather be a gallery first and offer the rest to enhance the experience second. For South Florida, this was something new and different for sure. They found this space in Lake Park, FL for rent that was previously an adult daycare facility. When AJ got inside, he knew it was the right place. He explained, “it was definitely a gamble, but I had a vision here. I saw a place where we could grow and be unique that maybe wouldn’t be the same fit if it was downtown Clematis or somewhere else.” He created what Brewhouse Gallery is today to draw in the community, celebrate creativity, and spark conversations. Brewhouse Gallery is one of the few galleries to offer a flat-rate rental model which artists pay for monthly and get to take complete ownership of their
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change every 3-months ensuring “fresh paint” on the walls. The styles are eclectic and range from traditional South Florida oil paintings to comic book character art on skateboard decks. Initially, the gallery promoted itself using a very grassroots approach through social media outlets, digital marketing tools, and events in
“
I had a vision here. I saw a place we could grow and be unique that maybe wouldn’t be the same fit if it was downtown Clematis or somewhere else.
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space within the gallery. The collections
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show. “Brewhouse didn’t know it was going to be a music venue, but now it’s one of the most well-respected in the area” AJ said with a smile. They’re also excited to share that they have expanded into a full kitchen and food menu very recently. Bar manager, Pepe Arenas, had shared with AJ his love for food and his family’s background as some of the best in the meat industry
order to drive traffic and gain visibility. Within
If you want to drop in on any given night of the
back at home in Mexico. Pepe started cooking
a year, they were growing immensely and had
week, you’ll find an original event happening –
and sharing, again, with passion and enthusiasm
great customer loyalty. In addition, they had
whether that’s a poetry reading or a live music
mixed into everything. It was a real hit right
already expanded into the space next door, a convenience store that had gone out of business. The landlord of the space is a big supporter of Brewhouse, and while AJ admits it was a huge undertaking, it was an offer they couldn’t pass up. Depending on what you are in the mood for, Brewhouse Gallery has you covered. They proudly brew french press and espresso drinks in partnership with two local coffee roasters, Rabbit Roasting out of Riviera Beach and Oceana Coffee in nearby Tequesta. They also offer distinctive craft beer selections for notable local microbreweries including Twisted Trunk, Funky Buddha, and Due South.
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away. To make sure he was doing everything the best that he could, he would Skype with his mother to learn some tricks to make everything just right. His favorite foods to share with people are his porks, red and green, and his avocado puree. In addition to serving up truly authentic Mexican handhelds, Pepe has shared delicious sangrias in flavors like cucumber lime mint, watermelon, guava, and green apple pomegranate. Pepe said, “In the beginning my mom didn’t want to hand over the family recipes. You know how family is. But finally, she did and she said all I ask is that when you make these you do it with love, otherwise -- it won’t turn out right”. The future has no limits. AJ’s goal is to revolutionize how art gallery models work. “Rather than a Starbucks on every corner, why not have a Brewhouse on every corner? It’s possible” he said. Right now, he is working with the city of Lake Park to try to transform the Brewhouse neighborhood into an art district. He envisions a farm to table style restaurant on the corner and a funky, interesting thrift store patrons can browse through, maybe even a vintage toy shop. They are speaking about a mural wall on the building and a community garden, too. You can feel the enthusiasm, passion, and devotion in the energy of this space when you are on the inside. Its beauty carries on when you step outside again. More than just coffee and beer. More than art. This is truly a new way of looking at things.
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Rather than a Starbucks on every corner, why not have a Brewhouse on every corner? It’s possible.
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International Surfing Day Party at Saltwater Brewery Photos: Elizabeth Lane
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