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81 Cool Change

There are trips you take – and then there are the trips that take you. From Switzerland’s ski-elite slopes to Hawaii’s island sanctuary, these five über-desirable destinations offer great escapes – their one common attribute with South Florida being that, yes, of course, you can stay in high style. Pascal Ollinger

Nic Roldan knows well the cliché of polo as “the sport of kings” – the high-dollar horses, the high-life sponsors, the high-society spectators. Indeed, the Wellington polo player seems to live it. “People think of polo as a lifestyle,” he says. “Fact of the matter is it’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world.” On occasion, he also lends his athletic physique and photogenic face to fashion shoots, where our Contributing Editor Elizabeth Rahe interviewed the model horseman.

90 Holiday Tables

Forget the folding chairs this year and gather family and friends to celebrate the holidays in style at one of these fl avorful local venues. Our Fine Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly says each one offers a private dining space to make your holiday gathering all the more memorable.

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DECEMBER 2013 the Yachting Under the Stars fundraiser for Freedom Waters, in Palm Beach; the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival and other December and January events of note.

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50 Well Being

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22 First Words

We tempt the world with fruit from our winter garden this season. We should not be surprised when the world arrives to throw us out of Paradise for a few weeks in winter. Or at least out of our beds and onto a sofabed.

25 In the City

At this festive time of year City & Shore asks its writers to dig into their bags of treats and pull out suggestions for selecting a special gift for that special someone; the Bonnet House heads upstairs for a new Private Living Quarters Tour; and, What to watch when you think there’s nothing on? Jack Taylor.

37 On the Shore

Winterfest Boat Parade numbers add up to holiday fun; down to the sea in ships (and cars and aircraft) for Vintage Weekend at Ocean Reef Club; The Venetian Arts

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98 Quick Sips

Some educated suggestions for wines to bring cheer to any recipient on your shopping list.

122 ARTicle

Wine tastings mix with museum tours at the “Art of Wine” series at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Society decks the walls with bounteous paintings at a Holiday Salon Social; Palm Beach Opera presents Opera @ the Waterfront; Raimi Merritt’s big splash in the competitive world of wakeboarding and the debut of Bridal Playgrounds at King Jewelers in Aventura.

42 On the Money

Happy holidays! Now, let’s talk taxes with our new contributing financial writer, Robyn A. Friedman.

44 The Calendar

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Third-generation polo player Nic Roldan has written his own history from an early age. Now he reaches for the game’s top rank – a perfect 10. Our story on the Wellington polo player, and a video link to our photo shoot with him, begin on pg. 58. PHOTO Juan Lamarca

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CONTRIBUTORS Valerie Schimel (“Making a List,” pg. 25; and “Ring in the New Year,’’ pg. 40) is a Miami native whose work also has appeared in the Sun Sentinel, the Chicago Tribune and Allure Magazine. Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub (“Making a List,” pg. 25; and “Designers Without Borders,’’ pg. 69) is our contributing Design editor. Her recent stories on design trends, including kitchens, bath and powder rooms, appear on cityandshore.com.

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Bob Hosmon (“Making a List,’’ pg. 25; and “Quick Sips,” pg. 98) is a former professor and dean at the University of Miami who has been writing about wine and spirits for 38 years. Elyse Ranart (“Making a List,’’ pg. 25; and styling for our cover story on Nic Roldan, pg. 58) is our Fashion & Style Director. Her recent stories on swimwear, wedding and jewelry trends appear on cityandshore.com. Elizabeth Rahe (“Behind the Scenes at Bonnet House,’’ pg. 32; “The Sum of All Cheers,” pg. 37; and our cover story on Nic Roldan, pg. 58) is a contributing editor. Her recent stories on Ivanka Trump and Brandon & Savannah, among others, are available on cityandshore.com. John Dolen (“What to Watch When There’s Nothing On,’’ pg. 32) is the former Arts & Features

Editor of the Sun Sentinel. His video picks series is available on cityandshore.com. Greg Carannante (“Fa-la-la-laart,” pg. 38; “Opera for the People,’’ pg. 38; and “Cool Change,’’ pg. 81) writes about entertainment for the magazine. His most recent stories on Jazziz Nightlife and Susan Danis, General Director of Florida Grand Opera, appear on cityandshore.com. Dave Wieczorek (“Raimi’s World of Wake Believe,” pg. 40) is former assistant editor of Sunshine, the Sun Sentinel’s Sunday magazine. His recent essay on LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh appears on cityandshore.com. Robyn A. Friedman (“On the Money,’’ pg. 42; The Calendar, pg. 44; and “Hot Property,’’ pg. 48) has written about real estate for the Sun Sentinel. Nancy McVicar (“Well Being,’’ pg. 50) is our health and medical writer. Her recent stories on innovative medical procedures appear on cityandshore.com. Rebecca Cahilly (“Hoilday Table,’’ pg.90) is our Fine Dining writer. Her recent stories, including “The Best New Restaurants 2013’’ and “Waterfront Dining,’’ appear on cityandshore.com. Kingsley Guy (“ARTicle, pg. 122) is the former editorial page editor of the Sun Sentinel.

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The gifts we give to ourselves

look for gifts that say South Florida, but all I find is beach debris. A “Sealife Natural Driftwood Bundle,” defined as “a piece of driftwood, seastar and twine,” for $11.99 on Amazon.com. A “Jellyfish on LED Light Stand” for $26.99 on eBay. A set of “Seahorse and Starfish Shadowboxes” for $23.23 on Amazon again. I try to remember the last time I saw a starfish or seahorse on our beaches. Or fancy driftwood. Or jellyfish lit up with LEDs. I can’t. Do any of these gifts really say South Florida to you? Does it seem someone actually from South Florida thought any of them up? If not, when did we offshore our vital gifts-that-say-South-Florida-shore industry? We have so much to give here. How could we have strayed so far from the gentle footsteps of Julia Tuttle, who set the gift bar high for us in the 1880s? The story goes the “Mother of Miami’’ sent a branch of fresh orange blossoms one winter to railroad magnate Henry Flagler, hunkered down up North. Th e story goes on that the railroad builder was so impressed he dug himself out of the dreary snowdrifts and pushed his tracks to Palm Beach, Miami and, for good measure, across the warm and glistening seas to Key West. Tuttle’s simple, brilliant idea has held on through the years. How many of us still send boxes and bags of fresh orange and yellow citrus to friends and family up North? How many of us act surprised when friends and family shake free of their own snowdrifts and show up at our door? (Hopefully, not C.O.D.) We tempt the world with fruit from our winter garden. We should not be surprised when the world arrives to throw us out of Paradise for a few weeks in winter. Or at least out of our beds and onto a sofabed. This being the holiday season, our minds naturally turn to gi fts – and we have found some great ones for this issue, pgs. 25-30. No, you won’t find any seahorses or starfish or fancy driftwood or electric jellyfish here. And while our collection of treasures may not immediately say South Florida, they are certainly gifts that say we care. The gi ftthat truly says South Florida doesn’t come in a box. You won’t find it on a beach, or light stand or shadowbox. It’s the door we leave open to this place we love, the gift we share with the world. Even if it’s from a sofabed. —Mark Gauert mgauert@cityandshore.com

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t this festive time of year City & Shore asks its writers to dig into their bags of treats and pull out suggestions for selecting a special gift for that special someone. Peruse our list with care, and we know you won’t need to think twice about what gift will make a joyful impression on the favorite person in your life. Note that prices may change, and many of the stores are offering various holiday discounts.

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Ah, Choo Anything Jimmy Choo is a winner. We’re particularly fond of the sleek Cayla clutch. A touch of sparkle paired with sophisticated clean lines make the purse the ultimate evening accessory. $$1,150 at jimmychoo.com

Pleasure Pad One size fits all with a shiny new iPad Mini with Retina display. Pair the A7 chip, advanced wireless and iOS7 for your new best friend. It clocks in at ¾ of a pound and delivers books, magazines, music, mail, the Internet and hours of entertainment. $399 at apple.com Pajama P aj Party Bed Bedtime gets a bit more luxe with a set of mo Cosabella’s snow leopard Co print pr pajamas. The twopiece pi Pima cotton set brings a bit of whimsy br and an a whole lot of comfort between the sheets. $135 at NeimanMarcus.com

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Au Naturel Go farm-to-table without lifting a finger via a gift subscription to Endlessly Organic. Your recipient can choose between a medium box of fruits and veggies, a fruit-lovers box or a juicer’s box. Each is packed with a rotating selection of farm-fresh seasonal produce. $40 and up at endlesslyorganic.com Sounds of Serenity Tune out the noise with a set of Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones. It’s instant serenity – slip the comfortable, cushy headphones over your ears and work, home and travel sounds disappear. $299.95 at bose.com

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Flames of Desires The best gifts are those we’d never buy ourselves. Jo Malone’s Lime, Basil & Mandarin luxury candle ushers in a whiff of Caribbean breeze, British sophistication and indulgence. Each candle burns for 230 hours. $445 at jomalone.com Write Stuff There is something timeless about a handwritten note. Give a loved one a set of personalized note cards and you’re giving an instant link to the past, present and future. Choose patterns, colors and fonts based on recipient’s personality. Prices vary at crane.com

Pearl one, two, three Slip one, two or all three of these iconic bangles on your wrist and you’re stunningly more festive. Each bracelet is handhammered from sterling silver and one of the three is accented with mother-of-pearl. $495 at BergdorfGoodman.com

Portion Panache Medical research shows that using a 9-inch portioned plate can reduce caloric intake by 59 percent. Dinner plates from Slim & Sage with geometric shapes and interlaced lines feature a subtle way to divide portions of one-quarter lean protein, one-quarter whole grains and one-half vegetables on a smaller plate. Slim & Sage will donate 2 percent of its profits to childhood obesity research. $99 for four plates from slimandsage.com and neimanmarcus.com

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Bottle Bliss The perfect gift for any oenophile is the 15-inch wine cabinet from the True Professional Series. With a rating for indoor and outdoor use, it fits in a small area under the counter in any kitchen and accommodates 23 bottles. Temperature adjusts from 40 to 65 degrees. Coral Springs Appliance Center, 3500 Coral Ridge Drive, 954-752-3880 or csappliances.com

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2. Oxidized diamond bead tassel necklace by Ivanka Trump, $32,000, from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.

5. Aero Bang automatic chronograph by Hublot, with 18-kt. rose gold and ceramic case, $41,700, from Weston Jewelers.

3. Black Water Dragon fountain pen by David Oscarson, $5,600, exclusively from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.

6. 18-kt. gold, onyx and diamond cuffl inks, price upon request, exclusively from King Jewelers, Aventura.

7. Mirror lace clutch by Jimmy Choo, $975, from Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton.

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Second Story Bonnet House heads upstairs

for new Private Living Quarters Tour

visit to Fort Lauderdale’s Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is always a treasure hunt – learning about the lives and passions of the historic Birch and Bartlett families through the eclectic, art-filled home and intriguing gardens. Now the museum is lifting the veil on the families’ inner sanctum with special tours of the upstairs living quarters, including the master bedroom, guest bedroom, Hugh Taylor Birch bedroom and bridal suite. “Seeing someone’s bedroom always gives you a better sense of their personality,” says Stephen Draft, Bonnet House curator. In the master bedroom visitors will see the ornate antique furniture that was a gift to the original lady of the house, Helen Birch Bartlett, upon her marriage to artist Frederic Bartlett in 1919. Her father, Hugh Taylor Birch, had given the newlyweds 50 acres along the Fort ort Lauderdale coast, where they soon built their Caribbean plantation-style On Treas line Extr home. Six years after Helen’s death in 1925, Frederic married Evelyn Fortune Lilly Bartlett. Together they ur a out sp e Hunt: Ch transformed the estate into a showplace of art, horticulture, wildlife and color. to spo ecial artif eck a t Bonnet House Private Living Quarters Tours began in November and continue the second Wednesday House on the Boncts net Privat eL of each month from 2-3 p.m. ($20 per person). Groups are limited to 15, and pre-registration is required. The Quart ers To iving ur. tours are not wheelchair accessible and require climbing one flight of stairs. — Elizabeth Rahee Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, 954-703-2606, bonnethouse.org/hours-fees.

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As you await the next Homeland, or lament the end of Breaking Bad, we’ve got a streaming bet for you straight outta Ireland. Try to imagine a younger Clint Eastwood as a disgraced cop in the stunning coastal town of Galway. Add some rougher edges, and a deep resonant voice perfect for Philip Marlowestyle voiceovers, and you’re getting close to Jack Taylor, hero of the series of the same name. Starring Iain Glen (Game of Th rones, Resident Evil) the Irish TV movies bring crime drama to, if not a whole new level, at least much better accents. Jack may have problems with drink, and may get distracted by women, but he sure seems to know a lot more about solving crime than the police (The Guard) who booted him out. In Galway, when someone turns up missing, or worse, people seem to find Jack. The gulls, the seaside, the quaint provincial streets – and the enigmatic characters who inhabit them – give the fi lms immense charm. Jack also has to work through some family issues; his “mum” and he are estranged. When he ends up in her place after a particularly bad beating by thugs (guns are few and far between in Galway, a kind of charm, too), things don’t improve. When he leaves, he muses to himself in that wonderful brogue about “why parents always seem able to push your buttons.” His answer: “They put them there in the first place.” —John Dolen

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Sum O of all Cheers Winterfest Boat Parade numbers add up to holiday fun By Elizabeth Rahe

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Half the fun of Vintage Weekend at Ocean Reef Club, Dec. 5-8, is watching other people getting there. Vintage yachts fl oat up to the docks at the members-only club in the northern Keys, vintage aircraft buzz the private air strip, vintage cars gleam in a Concours d’Elegance stream on the red carpet. As spectacle, it’s a tour de force on land, at sea, in the air. The members-only policy at the gatehouse drops for this long weekend. Everyone is welcome for Vintage Weekend through a three-night, four-day package at the club’s oceanfront inn. “Vintage Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for people to not only admire the world’s finest conveyances up close, but also to share in a memorable social experience among new and old friends,” says Vintage Weekend Co-founder Vicki Goldstein. “Ocean Reef Club is one of the few places in the world that can host all three modes of vintage transportation by land, sea and air — and also offer flawless hospitality in a stunning setting.” Highlights this year include a Vintage Aircraft Aerobatic Show & Luncheon, a must-see mix off private air show and beach picnic; a Concours d’Elegance-caliber car show (last year’s included a rakish 1938 Jaguar SS100); vintage yacht tours (last year’s included the lovingly restored presidential yacht, Honey Fitz); tours of aircraft (a silvery bullet P-51 Mustang was the Spectator’s Choice) and “Vintage Weekend Goes to the Movies” Cocktail Reception & Dinner Dance round out the day of thunder. Half the fun may be watching other people getting there. Th e rest is being there. Classic cars roll the red carpet at Vintage Weekend at the Ocean Reef Club.

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The Venetian Arts Society will deck the walls with bounteous paintings at a Holiday Salon Social unveiling its first annual Exhibition and Competition. Al fresco hors d'oeuvres, wine and special holiday music will also make spirits bright this Wednesday night, Dec. 4, from 7-9 p.m. at Northern Trust Bank, 1100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, where the exhibition remains until Jan. 17, 2014. $10 for members, $30 for non-members. Info: venetianartssociety.org — Greg Carannante

—Mark Gauert Ocean Reef Club, 764 Barracuda Lane, Key Largo, 305-367-3690. For information about Vintage Weekend and reservations, call 305-367-5874 or visit oceanreef.com. Above: A P-51 Mustang was the Spectator’s Choice award winner last year at the club’s private air strip. Below: Among yachts tying up last year was the recently restored presidential yacht, Honey Fitz.

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Palm Beach Opera will present Opera @ the Waterfront, a free, first-of-its-kind kind of happening Dec. 14 at the Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. James Valenti will be the featured tenor in a program of arias with the opera orchestra and chorus. —Greg Carannante

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Most M o little girls don’t grow up dreaming of becoming the wakeboarding champion of the world. But then, most little girls don’t grow up with a professional barefoot-skiing father. the “I really enjoyed barefooting as a kid, but my father wanted me to try wakeboarding because it was an up-and-coming sport,” says Raimi Merritt, 20, who grew up on Lantana’s Lake Osborne, where a variety of water sports served as “recess” for her and three home-schooled siblings. “My father showed var me a magazine featuring a girl who had won a national championship in wakeboarding. He wanted me m to go to that same tournament.” Merritt entered the contest the following year and won the title. She was 10 years old. “Ever since winning that tournament I had a vision that wakeboarding was what I really wanted to do.” w What a vision it turned out to be. Wh Since turning pro when she was 14, Merritt has won eight International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation world cup events and two world championships (the contests are held every other year), in 2011 and 2013, the latter of which she claimed in September in South Korea – on a broken ankle. She had surgery in October to remove bone fragments and hopes to be fully recovered to return to the IWWF circuit in Australia in March. Merritt lives in Orlando – a mecca of American wakeboarding – with her older sister Mia. On lakes there she perfects flips and spins and dipsy-doodles behind a $150,000 wakeboarding boat powered by a 450-hp engine, courtesy of Nautique, one of her sponsors. Along with being a professional wakeboarder – a fi rst-place fi nish in an IWWF event can earn her as much as $8,000 – Merritt is a sophomore at Valencia Community College in Orlando. She plans to transfer to the University of Central Florida and major in business. “Mia is a fashion designer, and we’ve always talked about doing something together,” Merritt says, “but I still want to remain part of wakeboarding.” How long can she continue to compete at a world-champion level in the physically punishing sport? “It depends on how long your body holds up,” she says. “But I see myself competing for a really long time.” Broken ankle or not. —Dave Wieczorek

Ring in the new year

‘Bridal Playgrounds’ debut at King Jewelers

Few things in life are more magical than shopping for an engagement ring. There’s love, there’s anticipation, there’s a plethora of sparkling diamonds. King Jewelers is extending the magic with the debut of its new Bridal Playground. The store-within-a-store (housed in King’s Aventura and Nashville, Tenn., locations) is a bridal dream come true. Come with or without your spouse and try on sample rings, sip champagne, learn the ins and outs of diamonds, design a custom band and track the progress of your ring from conception to completion. “We want to bring the fun and romance back into shopping for an engagement ring,” says David King, CFO. Couples (or fi ancées) are invited to play with rings, talk to designers and watch the progress of their ring from idea to delivery. King Jewelers even delivers a photo album of your ring, including images of the jeweler melting platinum, the wax figure used for your ring, a diamond setter setting the stone, the fi nal ring and occasionally, the proposal moment. The Kings created the bridal playground in part as a reaction to the rise of online shopping for engagement rings.

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“You can’t judge the beauty of a diamond by a certificate,” says David King of online shopping. “You have to see with your eye, what it looks like to you.” “We wanted to make sure we’re giving consumers the right education, going above and beyond the basic info of the 4 c’s (color, carat, clarity and cut) and letting them know about the other important elements of the diamond,” adds Jonathan King, director of sales. Ready to take the plunge? The King brothers report rose gold, halo settings and round- and cushion-cut diamonds are trending, while oval and pear-shaped diamonds are on the rise. —Valerie Schimel The Bridal Playground is available via appointment or walkin basis at King Jewelers: 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-935-4900, kings1912.com

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By Robyn A. Friedman December. A time for family and festivity, pumpkin pie and sugar plums, tinsel and . . . taxes? You bet. Experts say the end of the year is a great time to assess your tax situation and make any necessary tweaks. The bottom line: It’s not too late for savvy taxpayers to save money on their 2013 taxes. “When you talk tax rules to most people, their eyes glaze,” says Mari Adam, a certified financial planner in Boca Raton. “It sounds complicated so they’re going to put it off. But people should just take 15 minutes to think and do one or two things because it really can make a difference.”

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Here are just a few of the strategies you should be discussing with your tax professional now: Funding your retirement plan: Whether it’s an IRA or a 401(k), you can dramatically cut your tax bill — and help secure your future. Documenting sales tax: “For 2013, you have the ability to deduct sales tax because we don’t have a state income tax, so look at all of your expenses to see what you paid in sales tax,” says Marjorie A. Horwin, CPA, who heads up the Private Client Wealth Services Group at accounting fi rm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra. If you purchased a car in 2013, for example, that could be a sizeable deduction. Harvesting capital gains: Consider selling assets to offset any gains and to make the most of capital gains rates.

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Accelerating income: If you’re looking at higher taxes next year — and some higher-income taxpayers are — accelerate income into 2013. Conversely, if you’ll be in a lower tax bracket in 2014, defer year-end bonuses and accelerate deductions. Discussing DOMA:. If you’re a legally married same-sex couple, talking to a tax advisor is crucial. Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, you may be able to fi le a joint tax return or be entitled to other federal benefits; Adam says the rules are still in flux. Expensing business property: You can elect a Section 179 deduction to write off the cost of qualified business property purchased in 2013.

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The Museum of Discovery and Science’s auxiliary group, Friends of MODS, hosts “Cocktails and Catching Fire,” where guests will compete in a live version of the Hunger Games and enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. 6 p.m. at the Museum. Prices start at $45. 954-712-1159, http://bit.ly/ FriendsHungerGames.

The 51st Annual Christmas on Las Olas, an urban winter wonderland that attracts over 40,000 people to celebrate the unofficial start of the winter season. Attendees will enjoy snow showers from the rooftops, ice skating, live music, strolling carolers and an eclectic array of food vendors offering holiday treats. 5-10 p.m. on East Las Olas Boulevard from Southeast Sixth Avenue to Southeast 11th Avenue. Free. 954-258-8382, lasolasboulevard.com.

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The Men of Style Shopping Night, a fashion show presented by 10 community leaders, each of whom represents a participating charity. The event also features live music, culinary treats and shopping incentives from mall stores. 6-9 p.m. at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. $50, general; $100 VIP (which includes a wine reception and preferred seating). Tickets can be purchased at The Galleria’s Guest Services or through the participating charities. 954-564-1036.

Bring family and friends to enjoy the fun at the Annual Hanukkah Gala presented by the Gilda Mallin Boca West Chapter of Hadassah. Guests will enjoy latkes, wine, cheese and desserts, along with ballroom and Israeli dancing. 7:30 p.m. at Boca West Country Club, Cypress Room. $60. 561-488-7397.

-8 The first annual Lauderdale Live, a music festival in Huizenga Plaza along the waterfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Headliners

include Lyle Lovett, Huey Lewis & The News, Indigo Girls, Jason Isbell, Lee DeWyze and many more. Times and prices vary. lauderdalelivemusic.com.

Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) hosts the 15th Annual Heroes Gala to raise funds for abused, neglected and special needs children in South Florida. Guests at the black-tie event will enjoy a casino, cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction, live music and dancing. 7 p.m. at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, 5400 Champions Blvd. $300. 954-749-7230, jafco.org.

-8 Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food Festival, which includes orchids and exotic plants for sale, gourmet food trucks, gardening lectures, cooking demonstrations, a silent auction, live music and much more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. $10, members; $12, non-members; children 12 and under are free. 954-5635393, bonnethouse.org.

Thousands will gather along the Intracoastal Waterway for the 51st Annual Greater Pompano Beach Boat Parade, which starts at 6 p.m. in Pompano Beach, runs through Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Beach and ends at Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. Free. 954-941-2940, pompanobeachchamber.com.

Yachting Under the Stars, an evening of cruising, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres aboard the M/Y Mariner III, a 122-foot yacht, to benefit Freedom Waters Foundation, which provides boating opportunities and marinerelated activities for people with disabilities, life threatening illnesses, youth at risk and veterans. Boarding at 3:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach Yacht Club, 800 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. $650, single; $1,100, couple. 239-248-1120, freedomwatersfoundation.org.

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CALENDAR outstanding achievements, both professionally and personally, serve as an example for the Broward County community. 11:30 a.m. at the Signature Grand, 6900 West State Road 84, Davie. $85. 754-300-2614, marchofdimes.com/florida/ events_9942.html.

The Wee Dream Ball, an elegant but relaxed (leave the black tie at home) evening of dancing, dining and an over-the-top auction filled with surprises, all to benefit the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. 6:30 p.m. at Boca West Country Club. $250. 561-391-7274, ffcdc.org.

-17 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, one of the nation’s premier culinary festivals, which brings together an eclectic collection of the world’s award-winning chefs, culinary personalities, authors, winemakers and mixologists. The event includes cocktail and hors d’oeuvres receptions, fivecourse dinners with premium wine pairings and the final

Dec. 14 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

grand tasting and cooking competition; net proceeds are donated to five charities. Times, venues and prices vary. 561389-1222, pbfoodwinefest.com.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, 12 miles of the “Greatest Show on H20.” Starts in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 6:30 p.m. and ends after 8 p.m. in Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Free for spectators, except for grandstand viewing, which starts at $20. 954-7670686, winterfestparade.com.

World-renowned pop artist Peter Max will make two appearances at Wentworth Galleries. He will appear at Wentworth Gallery at Las Olas, 819 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, from 1-3 p.m. and at Wentworth Gallery at Boca Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, from 6-9 p.m. A never-before-seen collection of his art will also be on exhibition and available for acquisition. Free. To RSVP, call 954-468-0685 (Las Olas)

or 561-338-0804 (Boca Raton). wentworthgallery.com.

Reservations are required. 954-262-0249, moafl.org.

Broward House presents Cheech & Chong at a special performance to benefit the HIV/AIDS community service organization. 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Tickets start at $49; all seats are reserved and available at myhrl. com, ticketmaster.com or 800745-3000. For information, call 954-522-4749 or visit browardhouse.org.

The Art of Wine and Food Series: “Holiday Sparklers: Sample Sparkling Wines from Around the Globe Perfect for Ringing in the New Year, and Learn the Different Ways Sparkling Wine is Made,” featuring a guest chef who will pair perfect flavors with fine wines. 6 p.m. at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. $40; $35 for those at the Patron ($500) level and above.

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Poor’s 11th annual Palm Beach Gala, “Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures,” featuring a winetasting reception, silent auction, gourmet dinner, dancing and entertainment and chaired by Donald and Melania Trump (National Honorary Chairs). 6:30 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach. $500. 888404-4248, foodforthepoor.org. — Robyn A. Friedman

he Chinese spectacular that can’t be seen in China can again be seen in Fort Lauderdale next month. Shen Yun, the oneof-a-kind fusion of East and West, returns to the Broward Center with an all-new show. On the heels of the first tour of its Symphony Orchestra, Shen Yun celebrates 5,000 years of civilization with a state-of-the-art show that merges costumed Chinese dancers, full orchestra, eye-popping animated backdrops and historical context.

Performances are Jan. 31-Feb. 2. For more info: browardcenter.org, shenyun.com.

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Fearless MS Fashion Luncheon & Fashion Show, which brings together fashion, advocacy, awareness and education to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. The event features great food and gorgeous fashions. 11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $75. 954-7766805, msfocus.org.

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he weeks between Th anksgiving and New Year’s Day can be hectic, stressful, happy, disappointing, sad – the whole gamut of human emotion, as well as physically challenging at times. A perfect gift to smooth out the ups and downs is a visit to a spa, for a few hours or the day, or even a week of total relaxation and pampering. South Florida offers many different venues and packages that can be neatly wrapped up in a gift card and presented at the best possible moment. You decide. “What we fi nd more and more is that people like to give experiential gifts, and a spa gift is a gift of different possibilities – massage, luxury Guerlain facials, a myriad of services,” says Bonnie Reuben, a spokesperson for The Spa at Th e Breakers luxury oceanfront hotel in Palm Beach. “It’s a gift of indulgence that the person probably wouldn’t buy for themselves.” Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at The Galleria in Fort Lauderdale wants to reduce your stress and is offering an extra $30 gift card with every $200 gift card purchased until Dec. 25, says Claire Perkins, spokesperson for the spa,

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United Way of Broward County Mayors’ Gala: Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobs (center) joined by her son-in-law and daughter, Chris and Lauren Donaldson, husband, Stuart, Allison Newman and son Rick Hames.

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ic Roldan knows well the cliché of polo as “the sport of kings.” “People think of polo as a lifestyle,” the Wellington player says. “Fact of the matter is it’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world.” On occasion, he also lends his athletic physique and photogenic face to fashion shoots, where our Contributing Editor Elizabeth Rahe interviewed the model horseman. We also ask five designers to explain why the rooms they select here are their favorites, take off to some of the world’s best resorts for a winter break, and return in time for holiday dinner at some flavorful local venues.

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MODEL HORSEMAN Third-generation polo player Nic Roldan has written his own history from an early age. Now he reaches for the game’s top rank – a perfect 10.

By Elizabeth Rahe

ic Roldan knows well the cliché of polo as “the sport of kings” – the highdollar horses, the high-life sponsors, the high-society spectators. Indeed, the Wellington polo player seems to live it. One of America’s top professionals, the 30-year-old has traveled the world competing in elite tournaments since the age of 15, when he helped win the U.S. Open Polo Championship. He has played in charity matches with royalty, United Kingdom’s Prince William and Prince Harry, and accepted a Best Player trophy from Prince Charles. He comes from a tight-knit polo family – his father and grandfather played the game professionally. On occasion, he lends his athletic physique and photogenic face to fashion shoots, as he did this fall for City & Shore. Rather a perfect cliché. And all part of the game. But according to Roldan, it misses the mark. “People think of polo as a lifestyle,” he says. “Fact of the matter is it’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. We put our lives on the line every day, the moment we step on the field. It’s a mental sport. It’s a very physical sport. It’s intense.” With eight mounted players swinging long-handled mallets galloping after a small white ball at 35 to 40 mph, danger comes with the territory – which happens to be about nine football fi elds in size. Playing high-level polo, Roldan says, requires a total commitment and a continual “fine-tuning of the horses and the players.” His own fine-tuning includes working out with a trainer four or five times a week and putting in an equal number of riding workouts. A team of four helps train and care Watch for his horses, which he says are “80 percent of the game.” Polo players change a video of mounts after each of the six periods, called chukkers. For an important match, our photo shoot Roldan will bring along 8-10 horses, also called polo ponies. He owns about with Nic Roldan at two dozen horses in Wellington, and five or six in Argentina. Many are retired cityandshore.com

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Thoroughbreds he buys off the racetrack for as much as $20,000 and trains them for polo. “The way we get the horses ready for a big tournament is the way an athlete would get ready for a marathon,” he says. “There’s a special routine that the horses do every day, morning and afternoon. It’s a lot of work, a lot of expense, but it’s what we love to do.”

oldan was born in Buenos Aires to an Argentine polo family. His father, Raul, played for the Sultan of Brunei. His mother, Dee, an interior decorator, is of German heritage. Th e family moved to the horse-loving community of Wellington when Nic was 2 months old. He was riding and swinging a mallet by age 4, playing polo by 8, and competing professionally by 14. A gifted athlete from an early age, Roldan played many other sports, including ice hockey in the Junior Olympics. Becoming the youngest player to win the U.S. Open catapulted him into the polo profession. In the game’s handicapping system, which rates players from -2 to 10 goals, Roldan reached 9 goals several years ago and is currently rated at 8. He aspires to reach the lofty 10-goal mark. (Matches are categorized by adding up the goal ratings of the players; the highest matches are 20 goals and up.) “There are only five 10-goalers in the world and no American 10-goalers,” he says. “It’s obviously a huge accomplishment to be able to reach that level.” He plays on the Audi team for Marc and Melissa Ganzi, owners of Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. Marc Ganzi says Roldan is one of the few American players who have the talent and skill to make it to 10 goals. “He has a combination of skills you rarely see in a polo player, as he possesses power, finesse and incredible shot-making,” Ganzi says. “He has a fi erce desire to win whenever he steps on the fi eld, but at the same time he also knows how to keep the team relaxed with his easy-going way and great sense of humor.” Roldan is a founding member of Aspen Polo Club, which the Ganzis are developing in Aspen, Colo., to host summer matches. He is also involved with Polo Gear, a Wellingtonbased supplier of equipment and apparel for the sport, including the Nic Roldan Elite Free Shoulder Saddle. Created with a team of saddle makers, equine chiropractors and veterinarians, the saddle is designed

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Nic Roldan “has a combination of skills you rarely see in a polo player, as he possesses power, finesse and incredible shot-making. He has a fierce desire to win whenever he steps on the field, but at the same time he also knows how to keep the team relaxed with his easygoing way and great sense of humor.”

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to facilitate player positioning while improving the movement and comfort of the horse, he says. He sees himself as an American ambassador for his sport. In October he traveled to Tianjin, China, to represent the United States in the Super Nations Cup. England edged the United States, 14-13, in overtime to play Hong Kong in the finals, where Hong Kong prevailed. “Unfortunately, my team was not successful in winning the championship,” Roldan wrote in his blog, “but we were all very happy to be a part of this time when polo is growing so much globally – especially in this region.” Roldan says the key to building interest in polo is educating the public and making the game more accessible. “It’s not the easiest sport to understand, so if we educate people the right way, they realize it’s a great sport, it’s a fast sport. The horses are beautiful. There’s no reason why it can’t grow more.” He talks about launching a polo academy in Wellington and then expanding. “I’d like to open up academies all over the United States where young kids, if they have an interest in riding or playing polo, can do it without having to buy horses.” Roldan remains close to his parents, who live two minutes away in Wellington, and his sister, Lupe, and her family, who live in Dubai and London. “Family for me is everything. They come first always. They are my best friends, my love and what got me to where I am today.” Although not in a relationship at the moment, he says he hopes to have his own family eventually, perhaps pass the polo tradition on to a fourth generation. “But for now I will enjoy spending time with my sister’s new little son, Santos. He’s the love of my life.” His philanthropic efforts focus on children. He was the first polo ambassador for JustWorld International, a Wellington-based charity of the equestrian community that focuses on aid for impoverished children in Cambodia, Honduras and Guatemala. He also has participated in Rally for Kids with Cancer events, which support cancer research, treatment and care for kids. The holidays will be spent, as always, with family, and then Roldan will focus on the Wellington highgoal polo season Jan. 5 - April 20 at International Polo Club Palm Beach. He celebrates his 31st birthday Dec. 4, and he is determined to make the most of the next decade, which he calls his prime years, in his quest for a 10-goal rating. “The last 10 years have been amazing, but I’ve been building up my string of horses and building up my reputation. It’s a long process to become one of the top polo players. I think the next 10 years are the most important for me.” Ten years to reach a perfect 10 – sounds like a cliché Roldan could live with.

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MODEL HORSEMAN Third-generation polo player Nic Roldan has written his own history from an early age. Now he reaches for the game’s top rank – a perfect 10. By Elizabeth Rahe

ic Roldan knows well the cliché of polo as “the sport of kings” – the highdollar horses, the high-life sponsors, the high-society spectators. Indeed, the Wellington polo player seems to live it. One of America’s top professionals, the 30-year-old has traveled the world competing in elite tournaments since the age of 15, when he helped win the U.S. Open Polo Championship. He has played in charity matches with royalty, United Kingdom’s Prince William and Prince Harry, and accepted a Best Player trophy from Prince Charles. He comes from a tight-knit polo family – his father and grandfather played the game professionally. On occasion, he lends his athletic physique and photogenic face to fashion shoots, as he did this fall for City & Shore. Rather a perfect cliché. And all part of the game. But according to Roldan, it misses the mark. “People think of polo as a lifestyle,” he says. “Fact of the matter is it’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. We put our lives on the line every day, the moment we step on the field. It’s a mental sport. It’s a very physical sport. It’s intense.” With eight mounted players swinging long-handled mallets galloping after a small white ball at 35 to 40 mph, danger comes with the territory – which happens to be about nine football fields in size. Playing high-level polo, Roldan says, requires a total commitment and a continual “fine-tuning of the horses and the players.” His own fine-tuning includes working out with a trainer four or five times a week and putting in an equal number of riding workouts. A team of four helps train and care Watch for his horses, which he says are “80 percent of the game.” Polo players change a video of mounts after each of the six periods, called chukkers. For an important match, our photo shoot Roldan will bring along 8-10 horses, also called polo ponies. He owns about with Nic Roldan at two dozen horses in Wellington, and five or six in Argentina. Many are retired

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nterior designers and architects rarely get a chance to create rooms exactly the way they envision. Clients may reject their ideas because they are too different, or too expensive The exceptions come when they can participate in a designer show house, or when a client trusts them enough to follow their instincts. Then they are really free to show off their creativity. We asked five design professionals to explain why the rooms they selected in these pages are their favorite examples of such work, created without constraint.

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Joseph Fava loves the soothing color in this room contrasted with bold artwork and the sculptural Arco floor lamp by Y Lighting.

Designer: Joseph Fava Photographer: Craig Denis Backstory: Fava designed this sitting room in an upstairs suite for a college student in her parents’ Towson, Md., home. “They allowed me to experiment and to do what I thought would work,” he says. “If I proposed this lamp for some clients, it might be out of their comfort zone. This client wasn’t micromanaging.” Why favorite: He loves the fresh color palette and texture differences – vinyl on the ottoman, Ultrasuede on the sofa, the sculptural metal lamp and the shag rug. “I was trying to give the room a retro vibe,” he says. “I love the art over the sofa. It almost makes fun of pop art.” Inspiration: The fabric on the pillows has a mid-century feel that Fava echoed in the acid-green throw and the teal of the walls and rug. What makes a great room: The unexpected. It is an element in the space that is uncommon and hasn’t been done before. 70

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Designer: Joseph Pubillones Photographer: Daniel Newcomb Backstory: When Pubillones was asked to design a room in a Key West style home for the 2013 Red Cross Designer’s Show House in West Palm Beach, he rejected the typical tropical vibrant colors for shades of sand and driftwood. He illustrated how to mix patterns with a Moroccan patterned dhurrie rug, a zebra-print fabric on an art deco-style chair and a tone-on-tone fabric for a Chippendale settee. Large-scale pieces include an “H” from a remodeled Hermès store and a large pottery lamp from the 1950s. He covered the front of the chests in reclaimed wood. Why favorite: Choosing the right scale for a small room makes it seem larger. He says this 12 by 15 room with three seating areas could be a case study for a living room in a small urban condo or apartment. Inspiration: He was inspired by the hand-embroidered Sedona ikat from Beacon Hill done in collaboration with Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, founders of Ankasa. The design illustrates how to mix different patterns – using the same color palette and varying print sizes. What makes a great room: “You have to have a combination of ordinary things and a few extraordinary things,” he says. “Not every piece has to shout. The majority should be a backdrop with one or two extraordinary pieces.” 74

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Designer/architect: Lachmee Chin (designer) and Kurt Dannwolf (architect) Photographer: Ken Hayden Backstory: This elegant wine room was designed for snowbirds from Montreal who own a penthouse on the 68th floor of the Four Seasons Residences in Miami. The room, about the size of a one-car garage, was designed to hold more than 1,100 bottles of wine. The most prestigious wines are displayed on their side with the label facing forward so it can be read. The clients wanted the wine room to be a transition between the open living room and the home theater. A heavy soundproof curtain that retracts into the wall allows the media room to be shut off when movies are shown. Why favorite: “They gave us a long leash,” Chin says. “They wanted a homey look but with clean lines. We presented three boards – one very comfortable, one outside the box and one in between. They went with the most extravagant plan that was outside their comfort level.” Inspiration: The design team was inspired by the wine collection. They used a variety of materials – wood, stone, metal and glass. What makes the design unique is the Black Kosmus Granite walls, a tactile stone of black and silver with a bumpy texture. The beige limestone floor has a brown vein. Both are from Opustone. What makes a great room: “A great room is something you go into again and again and keep noticing different details,” Dannwolf says.

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There are trips you take – and then there are trips that take you. From Switzerland’s ski-elite slopes to Hawaii’s island sanctuary, these five über-desirable destinations offer great escapes from our sodden flatlands – their one common attribute with South Florida being that, yes, you can stay in high style.

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SKI RESORT ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND

The bubbly climate may be described as “champagne,” but when you’re on the slopes of St. Moritz, you are breathing rarified air. One of the most exclusive and renown winter resorts, St. Moritz doesn’t just sound … well, more ritzy … its name is so synonymous with elegance it’s even trademarked. Cosmopolitan ambience and celebrity magnetism certainly abound, but no more so than its 6,090-foot-high perch in a breathtaking landscape flush with mountain lakes (horseraces are held on some of them) and almost always graced with sun and snow. Th en there’s its unparalleled pedigree as the birthplace of both Alpine holiday tourism and winter sport, having hosted two Winter Olympics. However, it wasn’t its ski trails (now numbering over 200) but its therapeutic springs that fi rst made St. Moritz famous. Spa-seekers came as early as the Middle Ages, and if they were religious, actually were granted total absolution for doing so by Pope Leo X in 1519. Luxurious accommodations: You can’t go wrong with any of the Big Five hotels – all 5-star, all stunningly scenic: Badrutt’s Palace Hotel (badruttspalace.com), Carlton Hotel (carlton-stmortiz.ch), Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains (kempinski.com/stmoritz), Kulm Hotel (kulm.com) and Suvretta House (suvrettahouse.ch).

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Almost 20 years aft er Croatia’s hard-fought independence, the restored Dubrovnik continues to live off the spoils of war – tourism. Topping the cliff s of the Dalmatian coastline, massive medieval walls that long ago shielded “the Pearl of the Adriatic” from invaders now invite armies of tourists to gaze out over the sea or turn inland into Old Town, a living treasure trove of history and Venetian Gothic architecture. There, the Visia Dubrovnik 5D Th eatrum provides an unconventional look back. Th e “3-D Time Travel” attraction employs lasers, wind machines and rumble seats to tell the tale of a holographic scientist – all projected onto an actual waterfall. Luxurious accommodations: Th e 5-star, cliff-side Hotel Bellevue offers a rare fi nd in the rocky coast – a private stretch of beach. Its similarly starred sister property, the recently renovated Hotel Excelsior, is celebrating its centenary (both at adriaticluxuryhotels.com).

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MODERN CITY PANAMA CITY, PANAMA The canal is still a must-see, but since the United States gave it back in 1999, the city is experiencing rebirth as an aspiring metropolis – immediately visible in the view of its imposing skyline from Amador Causeway, an island gateway and weekend hotspot, and reflected as well in the approximately 10-fold boom in hotel rooms, including new hotshots like Trump, Waldorf-Astoria and Hard Rock. This is not the fi rst rebirth for the Panamanian capital, however. Th e original city was sacked and burned by the pirate Henry Morgan in the 1600s, and rebuilt in nearby Casco Viejo two years later. Th e site of the ruins, Panama Viejo, is a national park and top draw for tourists. Luxurious accommodations: Go big at Th e Bristol (thebristol.com), an urbane tower in the fi nancial district that Condé Nast Traveler repeatedly names “Best Hotel in Panama.” Go small at Canal House (canalhousepanama. com), an elegant three-room mansion in the Casco Viejo historical district and a New York Times “Editor’s Pick.”

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PACIFIC ISLAND KAUAI, HAWAII Could it be that Kauai is called “Hawaii’s Island of Discovery” because it is the least-discovered of the big four islands? It is the least-visited and the least-populous compared to its southern neighbors – Maui, the Big Island and the relative megalopolis that lies the closest, Oahu. Kauai is also described as the smallest, the most rural, the most secluded and, pardon the oxymoronic vernacular, the most chill – which could explain its cachet as a celebrity hideaway. Comparisons abound, yes, but Kauai is virtually beyond compare as a lush island paradise – not for nothing does it bear the a.k.a., “Garden Isle.” The oldest of the islands, it’s great P.R. for erosion – from the eye-popping cliff s of the Napali Coast (seen in Jurassic Park) to the multicolored, 3,500-feet deep Waimea Canyon (“the Grand Canyon of the Pacifi c”) to its rep as the island with the most miles of sandy beach. Luxurious accommodations: Renovated in 2009, the St. Regis Princeville Resort (stregisprinceville.com) is arguably the island’s most splendid. Spectacular sunset vistas from the lobby lounge may be enough to make you a believer.

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One of only two populated isles of a large archipelago off the coast of North Africa, Madeira is well-known for its wine. Perhaps more alluring for visitors and locals alike is the source of its nickname, “Island of the Eternal Spring” – a climate with highs hovering around the 70s year-round. The island, an autonomous region of Portugal, is also called the “Garden in the Atlantic,” largely due to an ambitious aqueduct system that delivers northern rainfall to the drier south and keeps vegetation flourishing all year. The levadas, as the mini-canals are called, also create a hiker’s paradise – their maintenance paths provide level trails through the mountainous terrain. Luxurious accommodations: In Madeira’s 5-centuryold capital and largest city, Funchal, Th e Cli ff Bay (portobay.com) overlooks Funchal Bay from atop a natural promontory. Th e 5-star hotel’s restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro, has its own star – the island’s fi rst and only from Michelin – which it has held since 2009.

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Forget the folding chairs this year and gather family and friends to celebrate the holidays in style at one of these flavorful local venues. Each one offers a private dining space to make your holiday gathering all the more memorable. By Rebecca Cahilly

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Atlantic Surf Club

17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-256-SURF (7873), atlanticsurfclub.com Bound to transform the bawdy reputation of Beach Place on A1A in Fort Lauderdale, the newly opened Atlantic Surf Club serves up innovative casual fare – beef and brisket burgers topped with Maine lobster served with duck-fat French fries are but the tip of the iceberg – in a casual “surfer-style” setting. Executive chef Kevin Monti keeps the locals in mind with his menu offerings, from the grilled branzino to fig-andwatermelon carpaccio to the outrageous selection of gourmet burgers, pizza and hot dogs. Dine in the open-air dining room with stunning panoramic ocean views or book the private party room seating up to 50 and enjoy the view through floor-toceiling windows. Either way, Atlantic Surf Club is a great venue for out-of-town guests and family of all ages – don’t miss the buildyour-own milkshake menu; available with touches of holiday cheer for the adults.

Bimini Boatyard

1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-7400, biminiboatyard.com A waterfront setting and the Caribbean wood-fire grill are but two elements that distinguish this long-standing Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Having undergone an interior renovation in recent years, Bimini has now unveiled a new menu that includes lighter dishes with a Caribbean flair. Choose from starters like the shrimp flatbread and the artichoke, spinach and

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350 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-833-3450, buccanpalmbeach.com Reserve the semi-private wine room for 40 or make your holiday event a one-ofa-kind luncheon at Palm Beach’s hottest dining destination, būccan. Each private function can be customized to suit your preference and draws upon the everchanging seasonal menu that has sent this relatively new establishment to the top of the list of dining spots in South Florida. Enjoy prix-fixe family-style offerings that range from hamachi sashimi, Swank Farms baby kale salad or short rib empanadas to squid ink orrechiette, mushroom or Italian sausage pizza and Florida corn ravioli, finished with a fresh baked chocolate chip and nut cookie, or work with Chef Clay Conley and his stellar team to create a menu to make yours an event to remember. crabmeat dip and new entrées such as the St. Bart’s scallops – bacon-wrapped and served over roasted vegetables and cous cous - and the Belize seafood pasta featuring wood-fire grilled shrimp, scallops and Belize lobster tail over linguini in a house-made basil pomodoro sauce. Private dining is available for parties up to 100 in three private dining rooms, while the Palm Bar, located on the waterfront patio, is also available for private events. Bimini Boatyard

The Capital Grille

2430 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-446-2000 6000 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-368-1077 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-630-4994 With locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens, The Capital Grille offers world-class steak and seafood matched by impeccable service.

Private dining is a specialty and groups are catered to with a private room and dedicated staff providing stellar service for the complete fine-dining experience. Audio/ visual is available should you wish to show family vacation photos. From the appetizer platters to full four-course menus, Capital Grill’s staff will work with you to create a memorable holiday dinner.

Casa D’Angelo

1201 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-1234 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561-338-1703 casa-d-angelo.com Whether you’re of Italian descent or not, you’ll be won over by the cuisine at this award-winning Tuscan restaurant. With one location in Fort Lauderdale and a second in Boca Raton, Casa D’Angelo will tailor its menu for the holidays, offering such authentic Italian holiday dishes as seafood salad, shrimp scampi and baccalà. The Boca Raton location will feature specialty meat dishes including elk chop and venison shank, all available à la carte in addition to regular menu items. Private dining rooms with views of the wine cellars are available for parties of 10 to 60 and the restaurant’s Special Events Coordinator can work with you to create a custom menu for your party. Chima

Chatham House

4331 N. Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-351-0310, chathamhouserestaurant.com Fresh local seafood and hand-cut Angus steaks are the specialty of this rustic yet refined restaurant in Lauderdale-by-theSea. The once-Italian menu has been transformed into surf-and-turf, and is welcomed by locals and visitors alike. A private dining room seating 50 (70 for a

reception) is available with its own bar and a private dining menu can be customized to suit your occasion.

Chima

2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-712-0580, chima.com Delight the in-laws with never-ending rotisseries of rodizio sirloin, lamb, filet, ribs, pork, chicken, sausage and fish served by roaming “gauchos” at Chima Brazilian

Chatham House

Steakhouse. The fixed price menu allows Uncle Henry to eat until his heart is content and even better, children under 6 eat for free. Chima also offers a gourmet salad bar as well as a wide selection of wines, champagnes and liquors and decadent desserts. Entered through a courtyard spectacularly lit for the holidays, Chima also offers a VIP room for up to 80 guests.

Grille 401

401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-767-0222, grille401.com Grille 401 on Las Olas puts its excellent service to work when it comes to private dining. Parties of 100 or more can be accommodated on the mezzanine level, which overlooks the main dining room; while a smaller, private dining room is available for intimate gatherings. Grille 401’s chefs and staff will work with you to create a unique custom menu and cocktail offerings for your occasion, and extras such as audio/visual are available to round out the evening.

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Come Celebrate with D’Angelo

Innovative Italian small plates from the culinary maestro behind CasaD’Angelo

D’Angelo Pizza Wine Bar Tapas 16950 Jog Road Delray Beach 33446 561-381-0037 Weston Country Isles Shopping Center 1370 Weston Road, Weston 33326 954-306-0037

Ft. Lauderdale 4215 N Federal Highway, Oakland Park 33308 954-561-7300

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Jazziz

201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-300-0730, jazziznightlife.com Enjoy live jazz by top-notch acts from your private dining room at the Jazziz supper club in Boca. Accommodating parties of eight to 20, the Ella Room features a partial view of the stage while the Executive Chef Private Dining Room features a communal table enclosed in glass affording a direct view of the stage, giving you and the guests the option to hear the show or curb the sound for better conversation. At the hands of executive chef Justin Flit, the menu is a fine selection of the classics with a modern twist, from buffalostyle fried calamari with Maytag blue cheese to hand-rolled penne with braised beef short rib and Di Stefano burrata. Traditionalists will never be disappointed, as the menu also features slow-smoked baby back ribs with cornbread and a fennel slaw as well as a simply delicious free-range chicken breast in an apricot glaze served with fingerling potatoes and haricots verts.

Lobstar Bar Sea Grille

450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-772-2675, buckheadrestaurants.com You and your private party of up to 40 will love the menu offerings at the

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new Lobster Bar Sea Grille on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Not only does Lobster Bar fill a void in a city with a dearth of fine dining seafood options, it does so with a level of service that rivals Michelin-starred resorts. With a décor that features custom touches worthy of a spread in an interior design publication — including three custom lead crystal and steel chandeliers over the bar that weigh over 1,300 pounds each — Lobster Bar executes a very simple yet elegant menu to perfection. Purveyors from around the world are carefully selected to provide the freshest steaks, lobsters and fish “from the water to your plate within 48 hours.”

NYY Steak

5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700, Nyysteak.com Entertain the out-of-town guests with a visit to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and a five-star gourmet dinner in the private dining room of NYY Steak. With an on-site butcher shop featuring 21-28-day dry aged USDA Prime steaks, NYY Steak also offers fresh seafood and signature desserts. An award-winning wine list and fine selection of high-end single malt whiskeys, bourbons and

cognacs will round out any holiday celebration. New York Yankee fans will be particularly welcomed, as NYY Steak was established as a joint venture between the New York Yankee baseball team and Hard Rock International.

Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

331 Van Buren St., Hollywood, 954-921-8331, sardellis.com Three spectacular private dining rooms make Sardelli Italian Steakhouse a must on your holiday dining list. On the second level of this converted private residence, the Wine Cellar Dining Room seats up to 34 for dinner, or up to 50 for a cocktail reception or wine tasting. The third floor accommodates 40 for dinner; 60 for receptions and features a grand piano, chef ’s kitchen and private balcony affording fantastic views. On the fourth floor is the largest private space, accommodating 50-60 for dinner and up to 70 for a reception. The private balcony here offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway and is perfect for a sunset holiday party.

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GREATNESS Wines to bring cheer to any recipient on your shopping list

By Bob Hosmon and Mark Gauert

he 2012 Natura Sauvignon Blanc ($11), an organic white produced from grapes grown in Chile’s justly famous Casablanca Valley, is clean and crisp on the palate and one of the best value sauvignon blancs I’ve ever tasted. -B.H. Produced in South Africa’s Cape region, the 2011 Simonsig Cabernet Shiraz ($12) is a uniquely delightful red blend. The recipient of such a gift may never have tasted a wine like this before, but will be glad he or she did, thanks to you. -B.H. From California’s Monterey County I’d opt for the 2011 Wrath Ex Anima Pinot Noir ($30). Th e wine is first-rate and also comes with an interesting background: Dr. Michael Thomas, the winery’s proprietor, is an archaeologist and university professor. -B.H. For those someones who are very special on your gift list I recommend the exquisite 2010 Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($100). Its home is in Napa, but it’s one of the very best cabs produced anywhere. -B.H. For anyone on an Especially Good List this year, a trio of 2010 Cabernet Sauvignons from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably the CASK 23 ($225), S.L.V. ($125) and FAY ($110) estate cabs, would impress, too. The S.L.V., from the vineyard that produced the epic “Judgment of Paris’’ victor in 1976, unwraps an especially tasteful gift of black cherries, blueberries, cedar and spice. -M.G. And if price is truly no object, there’s the 2010 Chateau Mouton Rothschild ($1,200+). With its Jeff Koons label and its 97 rating from Robert Parker, who could hope for anything more? -B.H.

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Cafe de Paris “a touch of Paris...” on beautiful Las Olas Boulevard

C’est Superbe!! The Sun Sentinel Readers have spoken Café de Paris was selected as the winner of Sun Sentinel’s Best French Restaurant 2013

715 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 467-2900 | Cafedeparislasolas.com

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Brian Quail, Steve Mariano, Jessica Chavez and Mike Busacca. Matt Organ and DeAnn Hazey.

Mike Luz, Elli Yuz and Shawn Kuzmin.

Laina and Dr. Gregory Albert.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County host Rendezvous VIP kick-off event sponsored by the BB&T Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Red 100 CITYANDSHORE.COM

Michelle Murphy and Kim Foltice.

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MAD for MODS Gala raises nearly $400,000 to benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.

Lauren and Ron Book, who presided over the Super Silent Auction.

Benny and Gina Gates.

Rick Burgess, Jon Ferrando, Jason Williams and Tom Angelo (co-chairs).

Bobby Dubose, Phil Newman, Museum President and CEO Kim Cavendish, Tamara and Richard Rodriguez.

TOUR DE FASHION Celebrity stylist and co-host of Fashion Police for E! Entertainment George Kotsiopoulos brought the star wattage to the "Tour de Fashion" benefit at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. The all-day event raised thousands for a host of local charities.

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George Kotsiopoulos and Lori Jacoby, Associate Publisher of City & Shore Magazine.

Looks from Roberto Cavalli on the catwalk.

Come celebrate the holidays with

F i ’ promises to take its guests on a culinary journey Fascino’s throughout all regions of Italy while still maintaining the familiarity of American dining in south Florida. The chef incorporates the concept cept of “fresh” w within every culinary creation that Fascino’s offers. For reservations call:

954-589-0200

1900 Harrison St., Hollywood, FL 33020 www.fascinos.com

Fresh seafood, steaks and more served to perfection in our New England-inspired seaside setting. Open nightly at 4:30 p.m.

Social Hour Monday–Friday 4:30 to 7 p.m. 4331 N. Ocean Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 954.351.0310 Reservations suggested Private room available Complimentary parking

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You give. It’s matched. Kids win.

Every child deserves a chance. Your generosity during the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund Holiday Campaign can help provide safe havens with hot meals and warm beds, family support services, education and tutoring opportunities, and more. All donations to our Holiday Campaign are matched at 50 cents on the dollar by the McCormick Foundation. 100% of your gift, plus the match, will be granted to nonprofits in our community.

Go to SunSentinelChildrensFund.org or call 1-800-519-2480

The Holiday Campaign is a campaign of the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a McCormick Foundation Fund. The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, IRS registration #36 3689171. Your gift is deductible to the extent allowed by law. A written acknowledgement will be sent for your records. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling tollfree within the state at 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Florida registration for the Robert R. McCormick Foundation is CH811. The McCormick Foundation and Sun Sentinel respect your right to privacy and do not trade or sell donor names.

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Neiman Marcus Boca Raton event raises funds for Nat King Cole Generation Hope: Amy Kazma, Kathy Adkins and Lauren Johnson, PR Manager.

Life’s a Beach Whether you’re hanging ten or hanging out with friends, catching a bite to eat or a cool breeze as you sip a cocktail gazing out at the ocean, the Atlantic Surf Club is the new wave of casual dining and nightlife in Fort Lauderdale. We validate parking.

Patty Soltis, Vice President/General Manager Neiman Marcus Boca Raton; Casey Cole, Jacob Brown, music editor for Vogue. com; and Timolin Cole.

Atlantic Surf Club offers live entertainment so kick back and enjoy a perfect blend of great food and good times. Private party room perfect for events with stunning panoramic views of the ocean Broward Housing Solutions annual “Key to Stability” Breakfast, presented by The Wasie Foundation: WPLG Local 10’s Kristi Krueger, Broward Housing Solutions CEO Lisa Vecchi, Event Co-chairs Marcia Barry Smith and Jen Klaassens, and Broward Housing Solutions Board Chair Maggie De Cambre.

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Julie Greely, Lorraine Aber, Cindy Sperling, Laura Beighley and Carolyn Miller.

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NEW at Levinson Jewelers: from the Ivanka Trump Aberdeen Collection in 18kt yellow or white gold with diamonds. Creations starting at $1800. See the full collection at Levinson Jewelers today! Don’t miss the Ivanka Trump Special Trunk Show December 14th 888 E Las Olas Blvd. For more information, please call them at 954-462-8880 or go to www.levinsonjewelers.com.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, named after chimarrão – a traditional drink of Brazil that symbolized hospitality & friendship - certainly lives up to its name! Chima combines traditional Brazilian rodizio and excellent service with an elegant dining setting. Gauchos (meat chefs) roam the dining room continuously offering over 15 rotisserie meats, the salad bar also offers Brazilian and American favorites from salads, seafood, cheeses, cold cuts, hot dishes and soup. Chima is a place for friends & family to enjoy great food and share a one-of-a-kind experience! 2400 E Las Olas Blvd | 954-712-0580 www.chimasteakhouse.com

Grille 401, Fort Lauderdale’s hottest Downtown Dining Destination, offers Las Olas Boulevard an innovative and comfortable dining environment for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late night, plus is the perfect venue for social gatherings, private parties and corporate functions. With an innovative menu of succulent steaks and seafood prepared on a wood burning grill, innovative salads and sandwiches, delicious desserts, an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails, Grille 401 presents a casual, yet sophisticated dining room setting for business executives, young professionals, families and leisurely diners. 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954.767.0222 | www.grille401.com

Butter-soft leather jackets flawlessly crafted in Italy for Maus & Hoffman. Leather or suede, cotton or cashmere, if seeking a stylish shelter from the elements we can help. For over 70 years Maus & Hoffman has offered classic sportswear and clothing for men and women with our Florida style and comfort, and of the finest quality. 800 E Las Olas Blvd 954-463-1472 www.mausandhoffman.com

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Business for the Arts of Broward Breakfast: BankUnited EVP and Market President Eris Sandler; DJ Irie, the Official DJ of the Miami HEAT; and President of BBX Capital and chair of Business for the Arts of Broward, Jarett S. Levan.

Footy's 13th Annual Bubbles & Bones Gala benefiting Here's Help, Inc., honoring Mark and Robin Levinson of Levinson Jewelers for their support of the organization: Dan and Claire Marino with Robin and Mark Levinson.

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Underwriter’s party for Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale MAD for MODS Gala: Katia and Tom Bates, who hosted the event at their Fort Lauderdale home.

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Underwriter’s party for Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale MAD for MODS Gala at the home of Tom and Katia Bates: Matt and Margaret Callihan.

Who will you be Kissing on New Year’s Eve? South Florida

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Senior lifestyle • Independent and Assisted Living

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You’ll pinch yourself when you see the amazing ocean and Intracoastal views. But, you’re not dreaming. Broward’s premier beachside senior community is as affordable as it is luxurious! You’ll love the resort-style setting, where the neighbors are active and fun-loving, and the amenities are first-class. Of course, the living is easy – from daily chef-prepared meals to on-site healthcare and even weekly housekeeping. Stop by for a peek this holiday season – and prepare to be wowed!

Join us for a tour and take advantage of Holiday Specials on select apartments.

Discover the Rental Community with the Resort Lifestyle! • Spacious apartments • Spectacular ocean and Intracoastal views • Ocean view dining room • Chef-prepared meals • Art studio and library

• Fitness center • Heated pool, whirlpool and sundeck • Piano lounge • Live entertainment • Ocean-access boat docks

• Wellness center • Weekly housekeeping • Local transportation • Available on-site Assisted Living • Beauty salon

1371 S. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062 • (954) 943-1936 • www.fivestarpremier-pompanobeach.com Assisted Living Facility #7702

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Attorney Mark A. Tepper, Esq. Representing victims of stockbroker fraud Legal tips ! ! ! ! ! ! !

ough economic times call for a logical and sensible approach to investing, and it’s vital to choose a broker that represents your best interests. Many investors — especially the elderly — place complete trust in stockbrokers and money managers but sometimes misconduct and mismanagement can betray that trust. Over my 35 years as an investor advocate, I’ve represented hundreds of clients who, as investors, felt brokers had betrayed their trust. In these cases, divided loyalty is a recurring theme — especially if the broker is a friend or family member. That personal connection with the broker may sometimes even outweigh the frustration, disappointment and resentment that can accompany the financial loss due to a misguided recommendation. The client-stockbroker relationship is founded in trust, and a belief that our interests will be protected. Unfortunately that’s not always the case.

Seniors beware The drop in interest rates has impacted the elderly — especially those on fixed incomes who depend

Trust, but verify. Don’t blame yourself. Financial firms have a duty to supervise broker activities in your account. When in doubt, opt out — especially from cold callers offering “the opportunity of a lifetime.” If it doesn’t “feel” right” pass on a “one-time opportunity.” Ignore “if you don’t act now” high-pressure sales tactics. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You may be eligible to recover damages based on stockbroker misconduct.

heavily on investment for income. In this financial climate, seniors can become targets of aggressive money managers promising higher returns through alternative investments. If you have trouble evaluating a good investment from a bad one, and do not receive the proper guidance from your broker, that combination can make you an easy target of broker fraud. An 82-year-old client claimed his broker put him in a bad investment, and it cost him thousands of dollars; another client, who knew very little about the stock market, discovered the money earmarked for a certificate of deposit was diverted to stocks because he didn’t understand the recommendation. Remember, if a broker doesn’t tell you the full story, gives false information or recommends something that isn’t right for you, then that could be misconduct. As a consumer, recognize the red flags — like unexpected losses in your account. If the explanation given doesn’t make sense (whether you understand investing or not) get another opinion. Ask your broker how he or she is compensated, what costs

are associated with your broker’s recommendation, and what are its risks. Your biggest concern is how much can you afford to lose. A sure thing doesn’t exist. If your money is managed properly, you won’t be over exposed to risk. If you’re told to expect at least an eight percent return on your income portfolio, make sure you’re not buying blue sky.

Hard facts A financial firm is obligated to supervise all of its customer accounts, and is responsible for detecting improprieties. If you believe you’re a victim, don’t judge yourself too harshly. It’s not a time for denial, but a time for action and re-evaluation. You may be eligible to recover damages based on broker misconduct. A competent attorney can independently evaluate your claim. After a review, you’re in a better position to know whether or not to file a claim based on facts. This action puts the burden of thinking about your broker relationship in the past, plus you can move forward with confidence, making a wise business decision that will benefit you for years to come.

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Give the Gift of Rescue For the dog lover who has it all, please consider a donation to American Dog Rescue Foundation this holiday season. Our furry friends will thank you. Together we can realize our goal No Dog Without a Home.

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“Be as careful with a minor mitzvah as with a major one, for you do not know the rewards of the mitzvot.” — Rabbi Yehuda Ha Nassi (Pirke Avot 2:1)

— The Federation Mitzvah Center is OPEN — Connect with Volunteer Projects Y Feed the Hungry

Y Collect Food to Stock Food Pantry Shelves Y Teach a Class at a Senior Center Y Celebrate a Simcha with the Frail Elderly Y And So Much More Volunteer • Make a Difference • Transform a Life Visit www.jewishbroward.org to visit the Federation Mitzvah Center

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The weekend will kick off with a spectacular hangar party at the Boca Aviation with a display of exotic cars, custom motorcycles, private jets, extravagant boats and luxury motorcoaches. Guests will also experience gourmet food, fine wines and cocktails presented by over 20 of South Florida’s finest restaurants.

Saturday evening will include the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Maroone, President and COO of AutoNation, plus, the Lee Iacocca Award will be presented. The evening will end with a special performance by comedian Wayne Brady.

Wayne Carini- Grand Marshal On Sunday, over 200 of the finest collector cars and motorcycles from around the country will gather on the showfield. Guests can also enjoy an assortment of food, fine wines, and cocktails from over 30 of South Florida’s finest restaurants in the Concours d’Gourmet Café Pavilion.

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Every day feels like girls (or guys) day out at The Horizon Club. Join friends for a lecture or class … take an outing … or just get the whole gang together for cards and an evening of live entertainment. With 15 lushly landscaped acres, there’s always a cozy spot to gather. So call now and ask about our Early Bird Special. The quicker you act, the more you save – up to $1,500!

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Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale hosts Fashion Forward for PAWS: Chanel Representative Alicia Sandoval with WPLGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laurie Jennings and Leslie Johasky.

JAFCO In My Shoes Luncheon at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton: Linda Sachs Developmental Disabilities Coordinator for the new center with speaker Emily Perl Kingsley.

Casino Night raises $100,000 for Gilda's Club South Florida: Richard Meli, David Di Pietro, Chip LaMarca and Eileen LaMarca.

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THE COMPLETE WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER LEVINSON JEWELERS As South Florida’s leading jeweler, Levinson Jewelers will guide you during your most exciting time. Whether it is looking for an engagement ring, wedding bands, a present for the bride & groom or gifts for the wedding party, Levinson is here to introduce you to the best style or trend for you. You can find everything bridal at Levinson Jewelers on Las Olas, 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., 954.462.8880 or www.levinsonjewelers.com. ZOLA KELLER For over 30 years Zola Keller has been offering expert advice to brides. One stop-shopping with over 700 gowns in stock for Brides, Mother of & Bridesmaids, priced from $250 to $10,000. Sizes range from 2 to 24 & custom. In store expert alterations. 818 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954.462.3222, www.zolakeller.com. INFINITY A LADIES FASHION BOUTIQUE We are your premier source for today’s hottest styles. Whether you are looking for a beautiful gown, dress or special suit for your child’s wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or that special outfit to take along on your cruise, Infinity has it all. 16850 Jog Road The Shoppes of Addison Place Delray Beach 561-865-2779 PUBLIX is the one place for everything from gorgeous floral bouquets to fine foods to the fabulous finale - your wedding cake. You can count on variety and quality in all of it - from seafood selections to delicious Publix Deli platters of every description. And, at your Publix at Plantation, even full catering services.* Choose the one who makes the most of your once-in-a-lifetime day. *Available for venues within one hour of your Publix at Plantation store location. 954.577.0542, www.Publix.com/Catering

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GBS, THE BEAUTY STORE Brides trust GBS, The Beauty Store to bring beauty to the big day. GBS offers make-up, hair care & accessories, extensions & skin care & travel-size essentials for the honeymoon. Shop GBS to look & feel beautiful on your wedding day. Six locations in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale / Boca Raton 31 N. Federal Hwy. Store: 954.763.9899 Salon: 954.763.6955, www.gbsbeauty.com/gbs-beauty-stores.

RIVERSIDE HOTEL on Las Olas creates reates weddings with only YOU in mind! Imagine walkingg down the aisle on the Wedding Circle with breathtaking ing water views; or being announced as husband & wife on the balcony of the 8th Floor Ballrooms. s. We accommodate Rehearsal Dinners, ers, Ceremony, Reception & Brunch for up to 200 people. Fairy tales come true at Riverside Hotel. Visit us www.Riversidehotel.com or 954.377.0943

SARA MIQUE For over thirty years, rs, Sara Mique has created beautifull evening wear for the individualist.. Non-Traditional brides, mothers of brides and guest love the fun, feminine, unique designs. All garments are hand made in the stunning Sara Mique studio and can be customized in size and color. olor. Sara Mique now creates fabulous us and not so dressy styles for dinner and cruise. 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut ut Creek, FL 33073 954-531-6800 info@saramique.com www.saramique.com

15th STREET FISHERIES AT LAUDERDALE MARINA Your best choice for a waterfront wedding, rehearsal dinner or complete reception event is 15th Street Fisheries at Lauderdale Marina, providing a fantastic complement of rooms to choose from, all with the romantic backdrop of the Intracoastal Waterway, where a parade of yachts and other vessels pass by both day and night. Sun-Sentinel Winner: Best Waterfront Restaurant in South Florida! 15th Street Fisheries at Lauderdale Marina 1900 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 Dante Deritis, Event Planner FisheriesWeddings.com planner@fisheriesweddings.com

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POUR ARTISTS Wine tastings, museum tours mix at ‘Art of Wine’ series at Boca Raton Museum of Art

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ine can of their wits the wise beguile, make the sage frolic and the serious smile,” wrote the Greek poet Homer. Wine also can provide a new twist to art appreciation, as participants in “The Art of Wine” series at the Boca Raton Museum of Art are discovering. Museum curators and wine expert Stephanie Miskew joined forces beginning in October for wine tastings and museum tours that explore the fi ner points of both artwork and the fruit of the vine. Th e monthly series will run on select Wednesdays through March. What Spanish wine should one serve with a Picasso? The colors of spring inspire painters; what flavor of wines would pair best with those colors? “The Art of Wine” series will answer those questions, as well as provide commentary on artistic works in the museum’s permanent collection. Cost for each program is $35 for museum members and $40 for non-members. Reservations are required. —Kingsley Guy Sandro Chia (Italian, 1946), Bacchus, 2000, color etching, ed. 28/50, 15 x 11 1/4 inches, Gift of the Artist, Permanent Collection 2006.035

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hermès. time reinvented.

arceau petite lune la montre hermès flies you to the moon by displaying its phases on your wrist. first or last quarter, new or full moon: governed by the regular tempo of a mechanical movement, your watch shows you the position of the earth’s satellite in relation to the sun. bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, hermès tells the tale of time.

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