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Design Of The Times

Fashion Icon Donna Karan Chats About Style, Family And Her Passion For Thinking Outside The Box

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The Women’s Issue

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features �

Design Of The Times

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Fashion Icon Donna Karan Chats About Style, Family And Her Passion For Thinking Outside The Box

Ladies’ Man

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Screen Stealers

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Spring 2009 Style Forecast

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Why Legendary Palm Beach Designer Arnold Scaasi Is A Diva’s Best Friend Top Media Mavens Share Their Style Secrets

What Fashionistas Are Wearing This Season

You Go Girls!

Fun Trips For Fearless Females

Drink Special

Coffee Houses That Transcend The Ordinary

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Observed Hot Stuff & The People Who Make It Happen 21 The Buzz 26 Trends 30 La Vida Boca Media Blitz The Quintessential Arts Report 35 On Screen 38 In Print 42 On Scene

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That’s Life A Guide To Personal Growth 49 Relations 53 Parents 60 Destinations Taste The Dish On Food, Wine & Restaurants 107 Bites 110 Listings 113 Reviews

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Happenings The Essential Social Digest 125 Around Town 143 Calendar 152 Flash AT HOME 158 The Local Real Estate Report A LOOK BACK 160 Our Colorful History

THE ESSENTIAL LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

On THE cover: Donna Karan

Design OF THE Times

Photo by Gregg Delman

Fashion Icon DONNA KARAN Chats About Style, Family And Her Passion For Thinking Outside The Box

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APRIL 2009

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DESIGNER

ARNOLD SCAASI SPRING

STYLE FORECAST MEDIA

FASHIONISTAS

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Let’s Hear It For The Girls W Linda L. Behmoiras

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hile I enjoy all the issues we produce here at The Boca Raton Observer, I must admit that the Women’s Issue is one of my favorites! There’s just something about fashion and beauty products that make my heart beat a little faster (especially handbags). This issue does not disappoint, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I’m particularly excited about this month’s cover story, “Design of the Times” (page 62) that features an exclusive interview with style icon Donna Karan. Inside, Karan discusses her fashion philosophy and shares beautiful photos of her spring collection. And speaking of fashion, you’ll want to check out our interview with another style icon, Arnold Scassi (“Ladies’ Man” on page 68). Scassi, who lives part time in Palm Beach has designed fabulous gowns for everyone from Barbra Streisand and Laura Bush to Hillary Clinton and Jackie Kennedy. He truly is a diva’s best friend. I am particularly obsessed with his wedding dresses as he designed my own 13 years ago.

Also inside, check out our cutting-edge “Spring 2009 Style Forecast” (page 78), for which we surveyed fashion and beauty experts across the country about the latest and greatest trends in colors, cosmetics, accessories and clothing for spring. You won’t want to miss it.

South Florida’s most glamorous women show off their favorite outfits and share invaluable style and shopping tips.

Planning a trip this season? Why not consider traveling with your female pals? Not that we don’t love the men in our lives, but it’s always nice to take a break for some female bonding! Our story, “You Go Girls!” (page 82) includes terrific vacation ideas for women, from fishing and sailing trips to art workshops and hiking excursions.

Also in this issue, you’ll find the latest and greatest in shoes and handbags, our information-packed Happenings and Taste sections and so much more!

Check out the latest going on at the decadent restaurants around town where you can treat your mother or special woman in your life to a Mother’s Day brunch. Although it’s a little early, I would like to wish all of you who are moms a special day filled with love and laughter. On a personal note, I have found no greater joy than being a mother to my two wonderful sons. Words cannot express the love, gratification and warmth that having them has brought to my life – they are my proudest accomplishments. To all our female readers, I urge you to keep doing the amazing jobs that you do every day.

Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy spring in Boca!

And when it comes to looking good, few do it better than our local female TV anchors. If you want to see how to pull a look together, be sure to check out “Screen Stealers” (page 72), where

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hile we appreciate Boca Raton’s tropical weather, all the heat and humidity can present certain, shall we say, beauty challenges (raccoon eyes and clown-like lipstick anyone?). Who better to ask for advice than celebrity makeup artist Trish McEvoy, a frequent South Florida visitor whose star-studded clientele includes Angelina Jolie. She recommends using only “sweat-proof ” skin products, smudge-proof mascaras and foundations with sunscreen. Not exfoliating? Shame on you, says McEvoy. “It’s just as important as sunscreen! Whatever buildup you have on your face will unclog and freshen your skin, leaving it looking better and younger.” The color peach on cheeks, eyelids and lips is big for spring, and especially flattering in sunny environments. “It’s a universally flattering color and brings lift to the face.” For a sexy pout, McEvoy suggests smudging a touch of liner, followed by gloss or lipstick with sunscreen. “This will provide a very fresh look,” she explains. McEvoy, who has touted her expertise on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America, recalls first becoming fascinated by makeup at her grandmother’s Berlin perfumery. In the ’70s she parlayed that fascination into a career as a successful New York City makeup artist. Today McEvoy is a one-woman beauty powerhouse, with professional-quality brushes, skin care products, cosmetics and a fragrance (“Trish”) to her credit. McEvoy is known for her no-nonsense, “real makeup for real women” philosophy. Still, she’s not above a bit of Hollywood influence. After doing Angelina Jolie’s makeup for the Golden Globes, she was so inspired by the actress’s lips she created a line entitled simply, “Jolie”.

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There’s a new kid on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, and she’s oh so stylish.

BLT (Bonnie Loves Travel) is the brainchild of Bonnie Roseman, a 30-year fashion veteran whose store is reminiscent of the fabulous independent specialty shops so rarely found these days. The store offers a treasure trove of gifts inspired by Roseman’s world travels, including semi-precious jewelry, art, beaded shoes, handbags – including one made of ostrich eggs – colorful hats, belts, accessories and made-to-order couture with prices ranging from $150 to $10,000.

“I have things you cannot find anywhere else,” says Roseman. Included in her inventory is a vast selection of framed celebrity doodles she’s collected over 16 years, with artistic musings by Susan Sarandon, Conan O’Brien, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Spacey, Barbara Walters, Jerry Orbach and many others. She’s got a celebrity clientele as well: Financial guru Suze Orman shopped here recently, leaving with bagfuls of goodies.

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Mile-High Club Now South Floridians can hop a plane – and never leave town. South Beach entrepreneurs Wilson Reynoso and Angel Hernandez recently opened Skyline Bar & Lounge, an airline-themed nightclub replete with airplane seats, windows and turbines Reynoso commandeered from 13 retired jumbo jets. This place is as authentic as it gets: The bar top is crafted from a 60-foot aircraft wing, the VIP area is literally FirstClass seating, overhead compartments are available for personal belongings and cocktail waitresses insist you call them flight attendants. Oh yes, and a deejay spins tunes from a cockpit removed from a DC-9. There’s even an internationally themed menu featuring perhaps the best airplane food you’ll ever have. “When I first told people I was doing this they thought I was crazy,” explains Reynoso, whose club is open until 5 a.m, six nights a week. “No one could picture it, but it came out really great.” We’ll say. You are now free to move around the cabin… For more info, visit skylinemia.com.

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Hot Dog Day Afternoon You know the economy’s in a slump when the modest hot dog is suddenly considered a gourmet treat. South Florida resident and “Hot Dog King” Louie DiRaimondo has been garnering praise for his five recipes – one for every weekday – that incorporate the All American classic. “As a family friendly food that’s easy on budgets, I thought it would be amazing to show how hot dogs can be used in various meals for an interesting dinner option,” says DiRaimondo, founder of Louie’s All American Kosher Hot Dogs and All American Hot Dog Carts.

Boiled, baked, sweet or spicy, he certainly gets creative. Recipes run the gamut from Asian-inspired Sweet and Sour Hot Dogs (made with pineapples, onions, bell peppers, brown sugar, vinegar and water chestnuts served over rice) and Gourmet Pigs in the Blanket (served with slivers of Gouda cheese and honey-cured bacon wrapped in flaky crescent rolls) to Hot Dog Stew (includes veggies, pasta, beans and seasonings) and Creole Hot Dogs and Rice (made with onions, Cajun seasoning, basil, bacon and tomatoes). For a unique twist, his Italian Hot Dog Spaghetti recipe incorporates tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes and squash, sweetened with a dash of sugar and served atop al dente pasta. DiRaimondo started in the hot dog biz in the 1970s as a vendor, and has since lent his expertise to media including the Food Network, Discovery Channel, and the film, Shallow Hal.

No License To Drive It seems that for some folks in Palm Beach County, having your driver’s license suspended, revoked or even canceled doesn’t translate to you are not allowed to drive.

Within the past five years, 51,236 drivers have been caught by police once; 11,815 have been caught twice; 2,117 have been caught four times and 2,129 have been caught five or more times. Source: Sun Sentinel

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Michael Jordan is the latest superstar to play house in South Florida. The retired basketball phenom and his girlfriend, Miami model Yvette Prieto reportedly bought a modest three-bedroom, two-story villa in – of all places – Kendall. The suburban gated Miami-Dade community is a far cry from the glamorous digs Jordan is likely used to. Word is Jordan spent millions on two empty lots in Jupiter, but there have been no reported plans to build. ael Mich n a rd o J

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Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé are just a few of the celebs that don fashion designer Naeem Khan’s creations like second skins. Cameron Diaz was photographed wearing Khan’s embroidered crepe chiffon caftan, Kelly Ripa wore his black organza gown and singer Carrie Underwood sported his striking coral evening dress. It’s all in a day’s work for Khan, renowned for his beautifully intricate pieces (often embellished with beads so delicate a surgical needle must be used). Boca Raton’s fashionistas were especially enthusiastic when the designer made an appearance at Neiman Marcus at Town Center. The designer was in town to show off his spring line, a collection of impeccably tailored suits, sophisticated dresses and elegant separates.

Khan was born into the business, starting under the tutelage of his father and grandfather, both of whom designed clothing for royalty and other notables in India. He then worked for Halston before starting his own label, Riazee, and eventually, his self-titled, Naeem Khan.

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The other two victims were bitten at Central Florida stores. Source: Sun Sentinel

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Reality star Kristin Cavallari recently stopped by Cosmopolitan magazine’s Bikini Bash on Miami Beach, where more than 700 swimsuit-clad babes gathered on the sands to form the word “Cosmo” for Pulitzer Prize-winning lensman Vincent Laforet, who shot the image from a hovering helicopter. The funky photo will appear in Cosmo’s August issue – but you get to see it here first. O

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He’s Hair Meet Ken Paves, Hollywood Stylist To Jessica Simpson, Eva Longoria And Celine Dion, Who Recently Joined Forces With ELEVEN Spa In Delray Beach

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What made you join ELEVEN Spa?

I’ve been approached by large hotels in Las Vegas to open a salon but don’t like to do anything too big. I felt ELEVEN Spa was a smaller and more workable situation. I’ll visit the Delray location as often as possible to train the staff and meet our customers.

How did you go from working at a pizza place in Michigan to being the personal stylist to Hollywood’s most glamorous stars?

My mom had a keen sense of self-dedication and over the years I watched her grow into a woman celebrating her own beauty. It fascinated me. And my dad, a retired auto worker, always told me he would rather have been building houses than doing his job, and that I should go for my dreams. So I did.

Tell us something we don’t know about Jessica Simpson.

I fell in love with her from the beginning nearly 10 years ago when I was hired to restore her hair after someone ruined it. She’s gone to Africa with me as a youth ambassador and we give her clip-in hair extensions to women in need. We also talk for hours in front of the fireplace.

How about Eva Longoria?

She is also a giving and philanthropic person who hosts parties in her home for charities. These are the kinds of people I’m associated with.

How did it start?

We couldn’t afford college so my parents cashed in their IRAs to send me to beauty school in Michigan. I worked for a fancy salon after I graduated, then in 1996 it closed, so I moved to Miami Beach. I was lucky enough to get hired by Oribe, the famous stylist. I think he and his staff saw I was passionate and wanted to give me a chance. I got involved in national magazine editorials after I moved to New York in 1998.

What stars did you meet and style back then?

Jessica Alba, Calista Flockhart, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sela Ward. I have also been a guest on Oprah! I took off pretty fast!

How do you individualize beauty?

I pull out old Hollywood references and look at pictures of how others have made themselves beautiful. Then I apply what I have in my head and on paper to the person and do all I can to make her feel good about herself.

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Candid Camera Actress Lisa Rinna Dishes About Work,

Romance And Taking It All Off For Playboy

By Kate Harris

here are barely enough hours in the day for actress Lisa Rinna. The exotic-looking leading lady who back in the day wowed audiences on Fox TV’s Melrose Place has been busy shooting a pilot for a TV Land reality show with actor/husband Harry Hamlin, with whom she has two daughters. She’s also posing nude for the May cover of Playboy, publishing her first book, Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever and running a pair of California-based clothing stores.

During some recent, rare spare time, she and her husband flew to Palm Beach to support her friend, skin-care expert Kate Somerville’s new partnership with the Four Seasons Resort.

“I really like doing all these things,” says Rinna, 45, who was raised in Bedford, OR and now lives in Los Angeles. “It keeps everything interesting. My life is not boring!”

She and Hamlin, 58, took advantage of their Four Seasons stay, enjoying quality couple time at the luxurious pool and spa. “I’ve never been to Palm Beach before, and the idea of getting away with Harry and no children was appealing,” says Rinna, who since January has been conducting Red Carpet gigs for the TV Guide Channel. “It’s important to keep romance in our lives.”

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“Lisa is proud of her body and looks absolutely great,” says Hamlin. “I’m all for her doing Playboy. The photos are artistic and beautiful, and I support my wife in her many projects.”

Rinna and Hamlin make a great team, both off screen and on. Two years ago, Rinna starred as Roxie Hart with Hamlin in the hit Broadway musical, Chicago. They’ve also collaborated on Lifetime Network movies and throughout the years have costarred on TV shows.

“Our new pilot is sort of a Lucy and Ricky in an I Love Lucy-type vehicle,” Rinna says with a laugh.

“It’s a reality show about our family life, and we should know by fall if it gets picked up.”

Meanwhile, Rinna, who became super buff after her 2006 stint on Dancing With the Stars, is touting several new fitness tapes and preparing for a promotional book tour. She calls her book “extremely honest,” and the hardest thing she’s ever done.

“I talked about sex, fitness, marriage, everything – it was a real struggle, especially the transformations,” Rinna admits. “It’s hard to make sense of how the whole thing came out. But I am so happy with it.

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Tale of Two Lovers

Riveting Film Touches The Heart

By Steve Kates Joaquin Phoenix and Vinessa Shaw

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Such is the case with Two Lovers, a transcendent, riveting film of great beauty, hope and sadness starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow.

This is not a big-budget blockbuster, despite its two A-list stars, which only goes to prove (as has often been the case in Hollywood) that inspiration, dedication and superior talent can overcome financial constraints and produce a work of extraordinary merit.

This love story is fairly simple on the surface.

Leonard, a Jewish man from Brighton Beach suffering from bipolar disorder, returns home to live with his family. We are not sure from where, but we do learn that Leonard’s previous engagement was broken off by his fiancée due to his affliction.

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Leonard becomes involved with two totally disparate young women; one, the daughter of his father’s impending business partner (Vinessa Shaw) is a kindly, dull neighborhood girl. The other (Gwyneth Paltrow) is an unstable, mercurial time bomb who lives temporarily in Leonard’s apartment building. She’s her hot-shot (married) attorney boss’s mistress. He pays for her apartment, and is satisfied with his “Captain’s Paradise” status quo.

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dies and his struggle to retain equilibrium and achieve happiness. As in life, what transpires is not everything one might wish for, and a certain heartbreaking ambivalence at the finish is the perfect grace note with which to end this small jewel of a picture.

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heart and poignancy. His characters are drawn scalpel-sharp – while some of the directorial touches may verge on the cliché, there isn’t a false word or sentiment in the movie.

Gray, who also created Little Odessa, has a keen eye for the Russian émigré community at the eastern end of Brooklyn, NY, and his exteriors and interiors capture the essence of that neighborhood (kudos as well to cinematographer Joaquin Baca-Asay,

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Given the bedrock foundation of an assured and sensitive script, it remains for the actors to bring it to life, and here, Joaquin Phoenix, he of the cruel sneer and the sardonic smile, blazes forth with an Oscar-worthy performance which reminded me of Sean Penn’s in Milk. Even when shot from behind, Phoenix’s posture speaks volumes, and the transparency of his passions and his fragile emotions is mesmerizing.

Paltrow is marginally less effective (although still excellent), because she has previously taken on so many similar roles. Her better performances have not been in this genre, and the character, while it comes easily to her, seems rather one-dimensional.

Isabella Rossellini, finally looking her age and still beautiful, is secure and affecting as Leonard’s mother,

who keeps her focused Jewish eagle eye on her boy to watch for any signs of unhappiness or instability (I kept wondering how Paltrow’s mother, Blythe Danner, would have interpreted the part, since she played essentially the same role in Brighton Beach Memoirs 23 years ago).

Vinessa Shaw’s part as Sandra Cohen, the stalwart, stodgy girl whom the parents are trying to maneuver Leonard into marrying, could have been a fairly dreary walk-on. But this talented actress has hidden fires and temperament – you read, rather than listen to her and a host of emotions play on her face even as she appears imperturbable and maddeningly patient.

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Pump Up The Volumes Inspiring Books For Women, By Women

By Shawn Gray

Business, relationships, power, family… This month’s reads are all about women and the things that interest us, define us or just make us think. From the funny and provocative to the serious and sublime, there’s a book for every fancy.

Porn for Women

By The Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative What really turns women on? That’s the provocative question The Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative posed to females far and wide, young and old, rich and poor.

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to do with sex and everything to do with … household chores. The tonguein-cheek volume features a photo essay featuring hunky men cleaning the house, cooking dinner, changing diapers and engaged in other acts of domesticity.

The mission of the writers – a group of anonymous female executives in various fields – is simple: “To recover pornography from the gold-chained, hairy-chested, leisure-suit-wearing, mouth-breathing knuckleheads, and reclaim it for the rest of us.” The group’s book has been well-received, inspiring spinoffs such as Porn for New Moms and XXX Porn for Women: Hotter, Hunkier, and More Helpful Around the House! It’s the perfect gift for any girlfriend with a sense of humor and an appreciation for eye candy.

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What’s Age Got To Do With It? Living Your Happiest And Healthiest Life

By Robin McGRaw Feeling old? Or maybe you’ve lost your zest for life. According to Robin McGraw (wife of TV’s Dr. Phil), you’re not alone.

McGraw has received thousands of e-mails from women asking what she does to “look so vibrant and energetic” at age 55. McGraw responds in her book, where she stresses the importance of putting oneself first to be the best one can be.

She learned this lesson in her early thirties, after her mother died unexpectedly. Her mother had always put the needs of her family above her own and, consequently, didn’t know that her health was ailing. This tragedy inspired McGraw to care for

herself as if her life depended on it.

“It’s never too early toRichard start Gere taking and Lane in care of yourself, but it’s Diane also never, Nights in Rodanthe ever too late,” she says. “I wrote this book to remind women that it’s time to move yourself to the top of your list of priorities.”

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Do Gentleman Really Prefer Blondes?

Bodies, Behavior and Brains – The Science Behind Sex, Love & Attraction

The Secret Currency Of Love – The Unabashed Truth About Women, Money And Relationships

By Jena Pincott

Edited by Hilary Black

Excellent cocktail party fodder, this book tackles timeless questions about sex and attraction, such as “Why do men prefer big breasts?” Author Jena Pincott draws on books and peer-reviewed studies in biology, anthropology, psychology and other disciplines to provide answers to dozens of questions based on science. Her book is arranged by topics that address our bodies, minds and behaviors, and includes myriad sidebars. Some interesting factoids: Your genes influence whose body odors you prefer; the brains of people in love are indistinguishable from the criminally insane and being around breastfeeding women may increase a woman’s sex drive. By the way, according to Pincott, men do prefer blondes. She explains, “It probably all began between 10,000 and 25,000 years ago in the Ice Age when blond hair first spread among the people of northern or eastern Europe. Because blond women were rare, they were highly coveted as mates by men.”

Women interested in relationships and money will appreciate this book, which includes an anthology of original essays by some of this country’s finest female writers. Inside, contributors reveal their deepest thoughts about money and how it affects their most intimate relationships, be it with their spouses, children, parents or even themselves. Topics run the gamut from the economics of adopting a baby and being married to a frugal man to being the female breadwinner and raising financially responsible children. It’s received mostly positive reviews. “Funny, insightful and brutally honest, this book is Sex and the City meets The Wall Street Journal,” says Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life. It’s a necessary read, says editor Hilary Black, because until now, “women have been better at making money than discussing it.”

Getting Naked Again: Dating, Romance, Sex and Love When You’ve Been Divorced, Widowed, Dumped Or Distracted

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Wishful Drinking

By Carrie Fisher It’s hard to imagine that behind Princess Leia’s iconic braids was a teenage girl coping with alcoholism, mental illness and a roller coaster childhood. In her first memoir, actress and writer Carrie Fisher reveals in candid, hilarious detail what it was like to grow up a product of “Hollywood in-breeding” (her parents are Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, whose marriage later was wrecked by Elizabeth Taylor) and to come of age on the film set of Star Wars, all by age 19. Fisher holds nothing back, from chronicling her electroshock treatments (for bipolar disorder) and learning her father was gay to waking up one morning to find her friend dead on the bed next to her. The book is based on her onewoman stage show, and Fisher promises that, by the end of reading it, “you’ll feel so close to me that you’ll want to divorce me.”

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So you’re a woman of a certain age who hasn’t dated in years – maybe you’re recently divorced or widowed. Or perhaps you’ve just been really busy. No matter, you’re ready to get back out there! Now what? In her book, clinical psychologist Judith Sills leads readers through each stage of the reengagement process, offering sophisticated advice and sharing insightful stories from women who have experienced relationship loss and are successfully pursuing new romance. Sills offers a candid, savvy look at midlife dating, from smart sexual strategies and predictable new relationship patterns to financial maneuvering and learning interpersonal finesse.

She addresses the hard fact that older women often have to work harder than men to find eligible partners, but insists that courtship, companionship and sex are all available – especially if women remain open to a wide variety of partners (not all men need to be Mr. Right). Ladies, be warned: This is not your daughter’s dating guide. O

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Created by director Michael Flately (Riverdance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger), Lord of the Dance has been described by promoters as a “magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it.” Based on Irish folklore with some biblical references, the show is based on a tale of good vs. evil, with the Lord of the Dance fighting against the evil dark lord Don Dorcha, who wants to take over Planet Ireland; the hero defeats the dark lord with the aid of a little spirit. There’s also a running theme of love vs. lust, with Saoirse, the Irish Cailín fighting for the love of the hero against the wicked Morrighan, the Temptress. Of course, the entire story is told through the language of dance.

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eal, the singer celebrated for his inspiring music and unique sound, brings his act to The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on April 22nd.

Born Henry Olusegun Kwassi Olumide Adeola Samuel to Nigerian parents in London, England, he was adopted at a young age when his parents could not support him financially. After earning his associate degree in architecture, he worked odd jobs throughout London while pursuing a music career. After performing in local clubs, he joined the British funk band Push and toured with them in Asia, and later joined a blues band in Thailand.

When Seal arrived back in England, he was rumored to sleep on the couch of an acquaintance, Julian Bunster, then a fashion model. After a short while of living on the edge, he met Adamski, a producer who, impressed with the singer, asked him to record Killer; the song became a hit in the United Kingdom in 1990. He later signed with ZTT Records and released Seal, his self-titled album, which included hits Future Love Paradise and Crazy. Seal released his second self-titled album in 1994, which included hits Prayer for the Dying, Newborn Friend and Kiss from a Rose, which won two Grammy Awards. He proceded to release several more albums and continues to tour and record.

The public has appeared particularly fascinated with the singer’s personal life, which includes his marriage to supermodel Heidi Klum. He proposed to Klum in 2004 in an igloo in British Columbia, and the pair was married on a beach near the singer’s home in Mexico. Maybe Klum will be at the show – check it out at The Fillmore Miami Beach. O i

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Jersey Boys is a documentary-style

musical based on the lives of the über-successful band, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Their tale is one of trial and triumph: Members Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi may be Hall of Famers who wrote their own music, invented their own sound and

sold more than 175 million records, all before turning 30 – but they got their start as blue-collar guys from the wrong side of the tracks in Newark, N. J. In their early years, several of the band members combined music with small-time crime and even jail time.

The show also delves into mob connections – the original band leader ended up in debt to both the IRS and loan sharks.

The riveting, entertaining show captures all the thrills and anxieties of four young men who finally reach staggering fame and fortune after experiencing years of failure. Interestingly, the

story is told through the eyes of each band member, allowing the audience to appreciate different viewpoints.

The show also incorporates plenty of funny gags and touching moments about frienship, but it’s the music that steals the show, with myriad hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What a Night, Rag Doll and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. The New York Post calls the show, “Too good to be true.” Find out for yourself, when Jersey Boys comes to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. O i

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nown for his soulful sounds and tight pants, iconic singer Tom Jones brings his act to The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on April 25th.

Born Thomas John Woodward, the 68-year-old Welsh singer has sold more than 100 million records throughout his career. The son of a coal miner, he began singing at a young age, often performing with his school choir, and at weddings and family events. At 13, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was bedridden for two years, spending most of his time drawing and listening to music. He went on to marry at age 16, but continued to pursue his passion for music.

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Jones first rose to fame in the 1960s, when fans embraced him for his wide vocal range and raw sexuality. He got his first big break in 1963 as the frontman for Tommy Scott and The Senators, a local beat group that became a hit in the South Wales area. The band’s instant hit, It’s Not Unusual helped it break through in London and the United States. Soon, Tommy Scott got a new name – Tom Jones, after the hunky title character of Henry Fielding’s The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. He went on to sing the theme song to the James Bond film Thunderball and in 1965 won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Jones continued to release a string of hits, including Green Green Grass of Home, What’s New Pussycat, Help Yourself and Delilah. He performed in Las Vegas, where women would swoon, scream and throw their hotel keys on stage. He’s also hosted several TV shows, and in 1999 recorded Reload, which featured duets with contemporary recording artists. He continues to record and tour today – catch his act at The Fillmore Miami Beach. O i

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Web Of Opportunity Want Romance Without Technology?

By Linda Haase

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hen the heartache of her tumultuous divorce finally faded, Jill was ready to date again. Then reality struck: “Romeo is not going to hop my fence while I am out weeding my garden.” So, she turned to the typical techniques to meet men: Bars, restaurants and match-ups from friends. But it turned out she was looking for love in all the wrong places.

Her love potion was match.com. And it worked – she’s planning her wedding. She’s not the only one who has discovered true romance on an online social networking site. It’s become

If I meet a guy and give him my phone number he will text me, not call me.

It makes it easier if you don’t want to go out with them. But when you want to connect

with someone it’s hard because — Kathleen Everingham,

texting loses personalization. recent college graduate almost commonplace: Too busy to even speed date, singles are turning to technology to meet significant others, keep in touch with them – even break up with them.

Between chat rooms, Facebook, MySpace, texting, e-mailing and IMing, there’s almost no need for face-to-face encounters these days.

That’s good and bad. “If I meet a guy and give him my phone number he will text me, not call me,” laments recent college graduate Kathleen Everingham. “It makes it easier if you don’t want to go out with them; they won’t hear the rejection in your voice. But when you want to connect with someone it’s hard because texting loses personalization, which is sad.”

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You need to be really, really Agnes Barbosa, careful when you meet someone — mental health counselor online. You can’t really judge who that person is. You can be anything

Indeed. In the film He’s Just Not That Into You, Drew Barrymore’s character complains to a friend about how exhausting it is to get rejected “by seven different technologies.”

And all this electronic communication can be accompanied by trouble, says Agnes Barbosa, a mental health counselor in Sunrise. Without verbal and physical cues that help gauge a person’s emotions, there is a possibility of deception, she explains.

“You need to be really, really careful when you meet someone online. You can’t really judge who that person is,” she explains, noting that online matchups can work – it certainly did for her daughter who, much to her surprise, met a wonderful man online. “But,” she cautions, “You can be anything online. People may hold things back or they may exaggerate things about themselves.”

In his hit song Online, country crooner Brad Paisley boasts about his bogus identity. “When you got my kinda stats, it’s hard to get a date, let alone a real girlfriend. But I grow another foot and I lose a bunch of weight every time I log in,” he sings. “Even on a slow day I can have a threeway chat with two girls at one time.”

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online. People may hold things back or they may exaggerate things about themselves.

Deception like that will most likely be discovered eventually, says Barbosa. And even if the person you meet online is the real deal, face-to-face time is essential for a healthy relationship, she emphasizes.

“You can’t sustain a relationship electronically. I think at some point there has to be that face-toface if you want the relationship to move to the next level,” she maintains. “If you want to have an in-depth relationship you have to spend physical time together. You need that physical intimacy.”

Technology does have its advantages though. “If I want to make myself more attractive to the opposite sex I don’t get a new haircut, I update my profile,” Barrymore’s character says in He’s Not That Into You. Just think: we can date even on a bad hair day!

And there are other advantages, too. “I’m too busy at work to call him (her fiance) so it’s easier to text,” says Jill. “Also, there are too many people around. I don’t want everyone knowing my business, which they would if I called him.”

And, some say, technology can be a godsend when you want to end a relationship. Jean turned to texting when she wanted to call it quits with a guy. “He was a jerk and kept making the date and canceling it by phone. I was tired of hearing his B.S., so I just told him via text not to bother trying to reschedule,” she recalls. “It was a relief not to have to talk to him. It may have been the wimpy way out, but he deserved it.”

And how about the brash Brit who announced his divorce on Facebook – before he told his wife? She found out when one of her friends saw the posting and asked her how she was handling the split.

“Breaking up via technology is the ultimate copout,” Barbosa says. “How much did that relationship mean and how much did you consider that person’s feelings when you broke up that way?” It also sidesteps an important subject.

“What about the real issues and what caused the breakup? You can’t talk about those issues if you break up electronically.”

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Kids Gone Wild How To Keep Your Child In Check

By Leslie Kraft Burke

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ne day, during a not-so-leisurely drive on I-95, my son Trevor, then 12, informed me that it was about time he had a girlfriend and asked if I knew how he could make that happen.

I was tempted to tell him I was the last person who should be giving him advice on this issue, since I have at times been told I have the sensitiv-

“One of the consequences of children becoming sexually active at younger ages is that they’re not emotionally equipped to deal with it. Peer pressure is a big —Joseph Rabinovitz, Boca Raton-Based psychologist

ity of a fruit fly, but I could tell he was depending on me for guidance. Even though I’m a mom, apparently I still fall into the “girl” category.

So, I missed my exit as I tried to collect my thoughts about why a 12-year-old boy would feel it was time for a significant other.

“Maybe I should give her a purse,” Trevor reasoned. “You like purses.” I assured him that was a nice thought and asked him if he had anyone special in mind. He said he’d like to ask out his friend, Katy (not her real name). I then asked why he felt it necessary to change their relationship from platonic to romantic. “Well,” he said. “Everyone’s doing it and she’s the girl I like best.”

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Turned out most of Trevor’s friends, who range in age from 12 to 15, have girlfriends and boyfriends – relationships that typically last about two weeks and are confined to texting, dancing at adult-supervised parties, phone calls and hugging, he explained.

driver for both boys and girls and self-esteem issues can arise if an encounter goes poorly.”

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Is that all they do? And is it “normal” for 12-yearold boys and girls to be in relationships that likely involved some level of physical contact? The answers aren’t exactly what parents – particularly of girls – want to hear. Two recent national Centers for Disease Control studies yielded some worrying findings.

According to the studies, 7.1 percent of students have had sexual intercourse before age 13; 14.9 percent of students had sexual intercourse with

four or more people by the time they reached 12th grade. What’s worse, one in four girls ages 14 to 19 had some form of sexually transmitted disease (STD), and only about half the girls in one study acknowledged even having sex. Further, many girls in the study defined sex as intercourse only, yet other types of intimate behavior, including oral sex, are spreading disease among teens.

According to local parents and mental health professionals, teenagers are engaging in sex at younger ages, and oral sex appears to be their activity of choice.

“I think it may have something to do with the emphasis school sex-education classes and some teen role models are placing on abstinence,” says Holly Svekis, mother of two girls, ages 12 and 14, who live in Davie. “The message somehow comes across that if they aren’t having intercourse, it’s not really sex, so they can’t get a disease.”

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“They say oral sex is not sex. They say… ‘It’s what we do.’”

Rabinovitz noted that boys appear to be on the receiving end of this trend. But when he asked one patient if he had looked into the girl’s mouth who had performed the act on him (for canker sores, which could be a symptom of herpes), he said he hadn’t, and became frightened when he understood he could contract diseases in this way.

“One of the consequences of children becoming sexually active at younger ages is that they’re not emotionally equipped to deal with it,” Rabinovitz says. “Peer pressure is a big driver for both boys and

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girls and self-esteem issues can arise if an encounter goes poorly or a child is stigmatized.”

Holly and Steven Svekis’ 14-year-old daughter had a boyfriend for about two months, Holly recalls. “She didn’t say why they broke up, but she alluded that there were certain expectations that she wasn’t willing to meet – and got a reputation as rude because of it. I think that probably caused the break-up.”

Holly says that she and Steven are very open in talking with their daughters about sexuality issues, and even encourage them to talk with one of their parents’ close friends if they’re not comfortable talking with them.

Like most kids their age, the girls get much of their information talking with friends, texting and online at places like Facebook and MySpace.

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that’s life8 parents their privacy by reading their texts or listening to their phone conversations, she does have access to all computer passwords and can see the history of Web sites the girls have visited.

There are also rules about the kinds of pictures they can post or text. “They can’t send pictures with their tongues out or of their bellies. We explain how that could be an object of fantasy for boys they know or even total strangers,� Holly explains. “We show them how, once they send pictures somewhere – even if it’s just to their friends, they aren’t private.�

Both the Svekis couple and Rabinovitz warn that communication vehicles such as texts, e-mails and Web site postings can provide anonymity that can be dangerous for young teens, allowing them to hide behind words they might not otherwise say.

This leaves much room for misinterpretation because the receiver can’t

hear the subtle aspects of voice and inflection. It also objectifies sexual activity and people in general.

Safety Tips For Developing Teens

“In communication like this, important barriers slip and teens may feel pressured to make good on what they have texted out of attention-seeking (behavior), peer pressure, loneliness or low self- esteem,� explains Rabinovitz.

While “spying� on your child’s texts, e-mails and phone communications is best done on a case-by-case basis, it’s wise to keep general tabs on what they’re seeing and communicating.

This includes movies, TV and music – all which can tend to objectify sex.

As for Trevor, he and Katy lasted about three months. She initially agreed to be his girlfriend – of course, the lovely purse he gave her for her birthday didn’t hurt. Then they made a pact they’d remain friends, even if they broke up. They sent texts daily, talked on the phone and had some adult-supervised outings. But just before Trevor’s bar mitzvah, he told me he intended to break it off. “She’s just not the same, Mama,� he said, somewhat confused. “She must be going through puberty or something.� O

Be consistent. Set limits on the use of phones and computers particularly. Unlimited access is not recommended.

Keep appropriate age-based controls on the use and content of phones, the Internet, movies, TV shows and music.

Never hesitate to raise the difficult questions with your child by opening a dialogue: “I’m concerned that ‌ can you tell me what your experience is?â€?

Whatever your children have experienced, never make them feel damaged. Explain why the behavior is inappropriate and set standards so there is less chance of it happening again.

Source: Dr. Joseph Rabinovitz

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A carriage tour of The Old City

St. Augustine retains the ambiance of Old World Spain thanks to its Spanish-named, narrow cobblestone streets and wrought-iron balconies, arches, courtyards and stunning architecture.

By Roberta Sandler A prime example is the St. Francis Inn, now a popular bed-and-breakfast but originally the home of Gaslorida’s charming St. Augustine is par Garcia, a sergeant in the Third the oldest continually occupied Battalion of the Infantry Regiment European settlement in the United of Cuba, who built the home in States – the city is so old that when 1791. Most of St. Augustine’s plenKing Phillip II of Spain sent Admiral tiful bed-and-breakfasts were built Pedro Menendez and 700 soldiers in either a Spanish Colonial or Vicand colonists to settle St. Augustine, torian architectural style.

Shakespeare was just a year old!

St. Augustine, aka, the Old City, Even more outstanding from an eco- contains 144 blocks bursting with nomic standpoint, last year ABC’s buildings listed on the National Good Morning America named St. Register of Historic Places. Because Augustine the country’s No. 1 vaca- the Old City is compact, almost evtion destination for a European ex- erything is within walking distance. perience without breaking the bank. Each time I return, I hear more

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ghost stories and discover more colorful side streets, museums, monuments and centuries-old homes that are now restaurants, inns, shops and galleries.

Nestled between the shops and eateries on pedestrian-only St. George Street, the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum depicts life in 18th-century St. Augustine. It’s here that visitors can observe costumed interpreters engaged in candle-making, leathermaking, blacksmithing, carpentry and other trades.

A tourist favorite is the Gonzalez-Alvarez house, known as the “Oldest House” because the site has been occupied since the early 1600s. In the early 1700s, Tomas Gonzalez, an artilleryman at Castillo de San Marcos, lived here. But here’s the juicy part: History has it that, during the British Period, the house was owned and ex-

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St. Augustine, aka, the Old City, contains 144 blocks bursting with buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

panded by Major Joseph Peavett and his wife, Mary. In 1785, Peavett died.

Along came a drinking, gambling, penniless Irish cad named John Hudson, who seduced Mary into marrying him. At the time, he was 28 and she was 56! John gambled away Mary’s house and was banned from St. Augustine because of his indecent public behavior.

The best way to get an overview of St. Augustine is to hop onto the Old Town Trolley Tour, which serves 19 stops. Make sure and check out the historic churches, especially the Venetian Renaissance-style Memorial Presbyterian Church, with its 150foot-high copper dome resembling that of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice, Italy. A grieving Henry Flagler built this church in 1889 as a final resting place for his daughter, Jennie, who died from complications of childbirth. Flagler and his first wife are buried beside her, and guided tours are available.

Flagler’s footprint is indelibly stamped on the Old City. Flagler College, which also offers tours, was originally his Ponce de Leon Hotel, a Spanish Renaissance-style beauty he built in 1887. Across the street, his Alcazar Hotel is now the Lightner Museum, exhibiting eclectic treasures. Flagler also owned the now-restored Casa Monica Hotel.

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clopping on cobblestone side streets; they’ll also enjoy stumbling upon the lesser known, such as the still-active little white synagogue, Sons of Israel – an anomaly in a city with 400-plus years of Catholic history. Other discoveries include St. Augustine National Cemetery’s three pyramid-shaped graves, under which rest the remains of Major Francis Dade (Miami-Dade County was named for him) and his soldiers, killed during a surprise ambush by Seminole Indians in 1835.

There’s also the pink house, once occupied by Napolean’s eccentric nephew, Prince Achille Murat, who married George Washington’s greatgrandniece; it’s one of nine historic homes that make up Old St. Augustine Village, located along St. George, Bridge and Cordova Streets.

Also worth noting is the former family home of William Jenkins Worth, for whom Lake Worth and Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue are named. The home is now a restaurant called O. C. White’s.

St. Augustine’s Bridge of Lions

Pyramid-shaped graves at the St. Augustine Lake Dora National Cemetery

In addition to the city’s bed-andbreakfasts, accommodations include the new Spanish-style Hilton Bayfront, which overlooks Matanzas Bay and is a quick walk to major attractions. The service and ambiance are first class.

First-time visitors to St. Augustine rightfully head straight to Castillo de San Marcos, America’s oldest masonry fort built in 1692. They also flock to the 208-foot steel cross and Marian shrine marking the site where Admiral Menendez and his followers attended America’s first Catholic mass after landing here in 1565.

During my latest visit to St. Augustine, I combined exploration with relaxation by crossing the bridge into Vilano Beach to stay at the Hampton Inn. It was a wise choice, not just for the hotel’s beautiful garden-like patio, pool area and proximity to the beach, but because it’s close to ecotours, golf courses, Anastasia State Recreation Area and the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse.

However, visitors will also appreciate watching the horse-and-buggies clip-

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Times Fashion Icon Donna Karan Chats About Business, Style, Family And Her Passion For Thinking Outside The Box

By Linda Marx

verything award-winning fashion designer Donna Karan does is a matter of heart, body and soul. For this megasuccessful designer and woman of the world, designing is an expression of who she is, with all of the accompanying emotions, complications and feelings. She credits her feminine instincts for the success of the business she founded in 1984 with her late husband, Stephen Weiss. A dozen years later, it went on to become a public company and in 2001was acquired by its present owner, the French luxury conglomerate LVMH, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. That same year, Karan launched her dazzling home collection, which includes luxury bedding, candles, cashmere throws and a carousel of accents.

For Karan, a perfectionist who started her career designing clothing for Anne Klein, the modern system of dressing is based on seven easy pieces, where a handful of interchangeable items create an entire wardrobe that goes from day to evening, weekday to weekend and season to season. “I’m designing for an international man and woman, a creative person who never knows where a day is going to take him,” says Karan, during an exclusive interview with The Boca Raton Observer. “That’s why New York is on the label. It sets the pace, the attitude.”

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Karan after the Donna Karan New York Fall 2009 Show.

My favorite item to design isn’t an item – it’s the jigsaw puzzle of the system. How many looks can I create out of just a few pieces? For me, that is a creative challenge. are more about overall lifestyle and include handbags, shoes, belts, accessories, hose, eyewear, undergarments, outerwear and fragrances. Donna Karan International has more than 100 company-owned and licensed freestanding stores around the globe, including Donna Karan Collection, DKNY and DKNY Jeans.

opportunities of two-piece dressing.

The top is jersey and body-draped and the new dropped-length slim skirt can be simple or embellished, depending on your style. From there you throw on a strong-shouldered jacket and/or a lushly textured coat, be it shearling or alpaca.

BRO: What are you doing now

The Boca Raton Observer: You got rave reviews at fashion week.

Please describe your new collection, your inspiration for it and why it was so well received.

Donna Karan: Fall ’09 was all about

strength and security. Giving a woman luxe, timeless, sensually tailored clothes that empower her and make her feel good. When times are uncertain, you want clothes you can count on, clothes you know will be here for awhile, clothes that create a day-into-evening system with flexibility and sophistication. I did a lot of reflecting on my past, asking myself what women really love and live in, and gave it a modern spin. I think that kind of inspired reality is what people responded to – real clothes with a past and a future.

BRO: Discuss in more detail your

with your company?

I’m getting us back to basics [with] my seven easy pieces system of day into evening. More than ever, now is the time to focus on the woman. What does she need? What is iconic? What is trans-seasonal? What can she wear right away?

What will give her the most mileage in terms of mixing and matching with other pieces she owns? I think the days of waiting to dress [for] a particular season are over.

We all travel and have to layer up and down as needed.

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BRO: What are you excited about these days?

I’m most passionate about my new collection of handbags. They are forever bags, handcrafted in Italy of the finest skins and hardware. Each bag feels good in the hand and instantly becomes a part of your look and lifestyle. When you’re a city woman like I am, you live out of your bag, which is why it’s always been so important for me to get it right.

DK:

fashion collection for fall and winter. What are the big colors, styles

BRO: What is your favorite item to

and trends?

design?

DK: The palette is pure New York – a

DK:

base of charcoal worn with other neutrals and an occasional shot of red and violet. The trend lies in the system, which starts with the endless

My favorite item to design isn’t an item – it’s the jigsaw puzzle of the system. How many looks can I create out of just a few pieces? For me, that is a creative challenge.

From Top: Donna Karan New York Spring 2009 Double Collar Fluid Jacket with Belted Plunge V Mock Wrap Dress; BELOW: Aquamarine and Citron Evening Star Embellished Clutch; Olive Drab/Ginseng/Smoke Tea Satin High Heel T-Strap Mule with moon stones; Aquamarine Racerback Suspension Dress (all from Donna Karan Spring 2009).

A good motto for this successful, modern woman is written on the interior pocket of a pair of jeans from her denim collection: “Embrace life’s every curve with imagination.”

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LEFT: Donna and daughter Gabby Karan De Felice at Gabby’s wedding in Parrot Cay; BELOW: Donna Karan New York Spring 2009 Modern Leo Drawstring Shoulder Bag in ginseng.

Everyone wore white, starting with Gabby. She was pregnant with their first child, Stefania.

I designed a very short dress to show off Gabby’s milelong legs and then gave it a long tulle skirt to float around her while she walked.

BRO: Where are your favorite places to travel? Does international travel inspire your collections?

DK: I love any place that’s about na-

ture and adventure. Since I live in one of the greatest cities in the world, I’m not a city person when it comes to travel. I love Africa and the Far East, and yes, they are endless sources of inspiration, whether it’s about a color, a shape or a pattern. But my inspirations are never literal. I’ll do an Eastern collection but it’s always East meets West and you might not even see the Eastern connection at all. It’s just a sensibility, a feeling.

BRO: What gave you the push to go out on your own? Did you know you would be this successful?

I went into my own business because I had a lot of support and encouragement from my husband and my partners at Anne Klein. My goal was to design a small collection of clothes for me and my friends. I soon discovered I have a lot of friends out there.

DK:

BRO: What fashion designers do

BRO: There’s a lovely photo of you

you admire?

and your daughter, Gabby, at her wedding back in 2002. Describe

DK: Anyone who has something new

the dress you designed for her,

to say. I admire designers who remain true to their vision and stand for something. To me, those are the people who have staying power and the proof lies in the test of time.

and tell us what you wore.

BRO: How has fashion changed since you first started?

Fashion has become much more individual. Long, short, soft,

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first child, Stefania. I designed a very short dress to show off Gabby’s milelong legs and then gave it a long tulle skirt to float around her while she walked. I wore a long white “goddess” dress that wrapped and tucked around my body. The men wore casual, Italian, handmade linen tailoring. It was all very simple, relaxed and elegant.

We started with shoes and all wound up barefoot on the sand.

BRO: What are your ties to South Florida? How often do you come down?

DK: Southern Florida has great energy

and a creative spirit. I love and attend Art Basel in Miami every year. I usually pass through southern Florida on my way to Parrot Cay, where I now own a family home.

BRO: You’re so busy! How do you spend your rare free time?

Gabby and her husband Gianpaolo De Felice married on a beach at Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. It’s one of our favorite places in the world, and it’s where Stephen and I had renewed our vows just a couple of years earlier. Their wedding was magical.

Everyone wore white, starting with Gabby. She was pregnant with their

DK:

I love spending time with friends and especially my family. I love being with my grandchildren.

I also love to be in nature, whether it’s skiing on the slopes or walking along a beach. And yes, it all inspires me – the palette, the textures, the way it makes me feel. O

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Clockwise from Top: Donna Karan at the DKNY Spring 2009 Show; Camilla Combo Python Printed Silk Strapless Dress; Indigo Combo DKNY Logo Print Silk Strapless Bustier, Rivington Blue Levis for DKNY Boyfriend Jean; Cord/Indigo IKAT Print Jacquard V-neck Dress; Indigo Technical Twill Long Sleeve Boyfriend Jacket; Zest/Camilla/ Black Tank Corset Colorblocked Dress (all from DKNY Spring 2009).

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e’s dressed First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower, Jackie Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson, to Barbara Bush, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton. He’s the longtime favorite of social Palm Beachers like Audrey Gruss, Pauline Pitt, Hilary Geary Ross and the Gubelmann girls. And he calls Hollywood client and friend Barbra Streisand absolutely “great.”

Why legendary Palm Beach Designer Arnold Scaasi Is A Diva’s Best Friend

By Linda Marx

This page: Arnold Scaasi Opposite page, clockwise: Princess Diana and Scaasi; Aretha Franklin; Queen Elizabeth at the White House with Scaasi and President G.W. Bush; Streisand and Scaasi at the Academy Awards in 1969; Elizabeth Taylor and Scaasi

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Montreal native Arnold Scaasi (born Arnold Isaacs – Scaasi spelled backward), who started design school at age 16, has not only been an American fashion icon for nearly 55 years, but the couturier has remained friends with famous clients the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Tyler Moore and Barbara Walters. He truly is a diva’s best friend.

“I have a made-to-order salon in New York City, and I still create special designs for private clients,” says Scaasi, who turns 78 in May. “I work with many women from New York, Hollywood and Palm Beach. And yes, they have become good friends.”

In 1997, Scaasi, who divides his time among homes on Beekman Place overlooking the East River in New York City, in the tony town of Quogue in the Hamptons, and a two-story stunner with a garden in Palm Beach, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The award was presented by Barbara Bush, who danced at her husband George H.W.’s inaugural ball as the 41st U.S. President wearing a blue velvet and satin Scaasi gown. He says he loves to design for the former First Lady because she truly likes clothes.

“Even though Arnold set his own fashion path, he created those iconic dresses – Barbara Bush at the Inaugural, Streisand at the Oscars,” says Sharon Hoge, ex-wife of former New York Daily News publisher Jim Hoge, who wore a white and navy polkadot Scaasi creation to the Ronald Reagan inaugural ball. “As a designer, he is adorable and artistic.”

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The designing man has garnered myriad accolades throughout his career. He was honored from October 2, 1996 through January 5, 1997 with a major retrospective, Scaasi: The Joy of Dressing Up, at the New York Historical Society Museum. More recently, in 2002, Scaasi, Exuberant Fashion, was held at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology.

His rich body of work deserves such shows. Over the years, the Scaasi client has been a woman of style and flair who also seeks to make a glamorous statement. Known for his flamboyance, feathers, fringe, sequins, sparkles, candy stripes and skirts rustling seductively, Scaasi couture designs are feminine, sensuous and created to spotlight the woman wearing them. He’s also a divine colorist, using emerald greens, purples, oranges, fuchsias, deep blues, reds and yellows to conjure gowns that wow for many years without tiring.

“I don’t follow trends so my looks are timeless, but timely,” he says. “I am always very pleased when a woman tells me she has an ‘often-worn Scaasi’ she still loves to be seen in.”

When Scaasi began designing in the 1950s, clothes were rounded at the hipline, supported by lots of net underneath and accented by panniers and draped effects. “It was a style that suited him and he designed wonderfully creative and exciting clothes,” penned veteran fashion writer Bernadine Morris for Scaasi’s 1996 book, Scaasi: A Cut Above. Perhaps more notably, in 2004 Scaasi would pen his book Women I Have Dressed (and Undressed), where he discussed Mamie Eisenhower refusing to wear a bra, Kim Novak’s neck being unable to accommodate a collar, Joan Crawford’s fetish for cleanliness, Streisand’s quest for perfection, Rose Kennedy’s prediction of a future female U.S. President, Aretha Franklin’s fear of flying, and so on.

Scassi also would expand his fashion collections to include Scaasi Bride, Scaasi Furs, fragrances, kids’ clothes, men’s ties, lower-priced dresses and his fervently received line of jewelry, which he’s turned into a contemporary carousel of imitation pieces selling like candy on the Home Shopping Network (HSN).

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the jewelry he created for one of his collections, the enterprising designer began to add baubles to his brand. He shipped them to the 300 stores that carried his clothing, and spent Saturdays at his 47th Street factory designing the splashy pieces. The days were long, and he often didn’t arrive at his Long Island home until 9 p.m.

When he learned the jewelry line was not profitable, he had second thoughts about devoting so much time to it. “When I was told how nice the line was and that it was holding its own, yet not making money, I decided to stop because it was so time-consuming,” Scaasi recalls. “I turned over the business to Kenneth Jay Lane, and that’s how he started.”

However, the savvy Scaasi saved 150 pieces, and recently showed the collection to the owners of HSN. They were intrigued with the concept of putting the famous designer on the air in St. Petersburg, FL, where they broadcast to a whopping 92 million homes. “They flipped over the jewelry collection, and I had my first show last December,” recalls Scaasi, who finds hawking his hematite, enamel, gemstones and pearls to be great fun. “It puts me out there!”

Indeed, Scaasi’s second show, which aired on February 9th, was a smash: He sold 250,000 pieces priced from about $19 (rings, earrings) to $95 (necklaces and more). He has additional shows scheduled in April, May and September.

In this age of moderation, economic frugality and less emphasis on one-night-stand gowns, Scaasi is a smart cookie, staying abreast of the market. But the crafty designer always performed on the pulse of style, perched like a pasha at the top of the mercurial fashion world.

Sew And Behold The son of a fur merchant, Scaasi’s childhood was spent playing with pelts on the floor of one of his dad’s offices. At 14, he traveled to Melbourne, Australia with his older sister to visit their glamorous, Auntie Mame-like Aunt Ida, whom he greatly admired. Her wardrobe closet was filled with Chanels and Schiaparellis, as well as exotic robes from her travels to Egypt and Persia, and Indian saris obtained after meeting Mahatma Gandhi.

In 1953, after studying commercial art in Melbourne, he went home to Montreal and enrolled

Photos courtesy of Arnold Scaasi

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in the Ecole Cotnoir Capponi School of Design, completing a three-year course in 18 months.

After creating designs for private clients, he saved enough money to go to Paris to study at Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. From there he worked for the House of Paquin at $50 a month until 1952 when he left for New York.

He soon found a $45 per week job with Charles James, the über-imaginative designer who dressed the best of cafe society. Scaasi learned a great deal in the fashion position and helped manage James’ oft-erratic workspace. The budding designer also discovered the charms of building an evening gown as sculpture. He approached the design as a three-dimensional form and became a huge success.

“New York in the Fifties was marvelous,” Scaasi explains in his book, The Cut Above. “There was almost no crime, and I would usually leave the salon around 8 at night and walk home through Central Park to my one-room basement studio 20 blocks way – I was in heaven! Earning my

Lady to wear his designs, including a red wool coat with large patch pockets and a gold brocade gown at the state dinner for Nikita and Nina Khrushchev in 1959.

In 1967, Scaasi began designing for the lategreat Palm Beach socialite Mary Sanford, wife of carpet heir Laddie Sanford. This brought him to Palm Beach, and he’s been returning ever since because he has so many clients who spend part of the year on the island. “I love Palm Beach and have visited for 40 years. It is divine, the people are nice and I have great friends. I am so glad we decided to buy a home here,” says Scaasi, who lives with his longtime partner, Parker Ladd, a former publishing executive with Scribner, who now hosts author luncheons at Palm Beach’s Brazilian Court hotel. The couple spends six months a year in Palm Beach, along with their two Irish Terriers, River and Henry.

They don’t go to galas because, Scaasi says, he believes he’s paid his dues. Instead, the partners

“I am always very pleased when a woman tells me she has an ‘often-worn Scaasi’ she still loves to be seen in.”

—Arnold Scaasi

From Opposite Page, Clockwise: Streisand in Scaasi’s “see thru” outfit at the Academy Awards in 1969; Laura Bush; Natalie Wood’s “Sexiest Dress Ever” in the1970s; green feather dress and coat.

own bread and completely independent, I thought I was sophisticated in my one navy-blue suit, smoking Galoise and drinking martinis at the Oak Room Bar of the Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue. I was working with the best American couturier and loving it.”

He also freelanced for Dressmaker Casuals and Lily Dache, then opened his own business in 1956 with $2,000 in savings, a seamstress and a tailor. Within two years, he had won the New York City Fashion Critics Award, NBCTV Today Show Award, Neiman Marcus Award, and three Chicago Gold Coast Fashion Awards.

His associations with the rich and famous became legendary, from Louise Nevelson and Lauren Bacall to Sophia Loren and Arlene Francis. Mamie Eisenhower was the first First

go to friends’ homes or people visit theirs, where the cook prepares meals for an interesting array of successful denizens. When they venture out on the island, favorite restaurants include Chez Jean Pierre, Daniel Boulud and the Palm Beach Grill. (In New York, they like Il Positano, Le Cirque and Swifty’s.) Scaasi also enjoys collecting 20th century art; he owns pieces by Picasso, Leger, Monet, Kupka, Trova and others. He’s also charitable and very involved with Literacy Partners, an organization that helps teach New York City adults how to read and write. Throughout the years, he and Ladd have raised millions of dollars for the charity.

“I have had a very happy life, and I am so fortunate to continue working at things I love,” says Scaasi. “I hope to keep going as long as I can.” O April 2009

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Style Secrets

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ow many times have you watched your local news, admired the chic woman in the anchor seat and wondered: Where did she get that outfit (or haircut, or necklace, etc.)? Few females are more polished than the five media mavens featured on the following pages – from their wellcoiffed heads to their designer-clad toes, there’s just something about them that other women want to emulate. All are fabulous. All are fashionable. And now, all share their style secrets with The Boca Raton Observer.

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Liz Quirantes anchor, CBS 12 News

The designer I wear the most is…

BCBG Max Azria.

My favorite place to shop is… any shoe store!

The accessory I can’t live without is… high heels. I live in them!

My biggest fashion pet peeve is… panty lines.

I love the outfit I’m wearing because… the color is spectacular and I love the way this dress is sexy without being too revealing.

Three things every stylish woman should have are… a fabulous haircut, good skin care products and regular facials, and at least one splurge outfit that makes you feel amazing when you wear it!

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Suzanne Boyd anchor, CBS 12 and FOX 29

The designer I wear the most is…

For work, Tahari; for fun, Milly, Diane von Furstenberg, French Connection and BCBG. My favorite places to shop are…

Nordstrom and Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.

The accessory I can’t live without is… statement earrings.

My biggest fashion pet peeve is…

“Mom” jeans with tennis shoes.

I love the outfit I’m wearing because… it’s red. I love anything red!

Three things every stylish woman should have are… great-fitting black pants (I love Theory pants), high heels (never leave home without them) and eyelashes (I started getting extensions about 2 years ago and am addicted!).

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Kristin Hoke anchor/reporter, WPBF Channel 25 News

The designer I wear the most is…

Tahari by Arthur S. Levine.

My favorite places to shop are…

Macy’s and the Tahari outlet at Sawgrass Mills.

The accessory I can’t live without is… necklace sets made by my sister Kim. (She’s an art teacher!) Some she even crafted while sitting with me at chemotherapy.

Kristin is wearing a dress by Ann Taylor

My biggest fashion pet peeve is… wearing too many accessories. Less is more!

I love the outfit I’m wearing because… it is comfortable but stylish.

Three things every stylish woman should have are… a little black dress, “Reef” sandals and a slimming pair of jeans you can dress up or dress down.

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Paige Kornblue reporter/anchor, WPTV NBC NewsChannel 5

The designer I wear the most is…

I’m a huge fan of Vicki Soble Couture for formal wear, but for work and play I’m all over the map.

My favorite place to shop is… La Ti Da Boutique in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Place because I always find something I love.

The accessory I can’t live without is… my watch. My life is full of deadlines.

My biggest fashion pet peeve is… when people take fashion too seriously.

I love this outfit because… it works day or night and adds a burst of color.

Three things every stylish woman should have are… a talented hair and makeup artist, great heels… and fabulous flip-flops, confidence and humility.

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Lynn is wearing clothing, Julian Chang Couture; jewelry, Rebel; hair, Dora at Avant Garde

anchor, WSVN 7; host, Deco Drive The designer I wear the most is…

Armani, Black Halo and Julian Chang... all preferably on sale.

My favorite place to shop is… Rebel for fun stuff, Julian Chang for fancy stuff, Neiman Marcus outlets for discounted stuff and Nordstrom for killer heels.

The accessories I can’t live without are… Botox and sunscreen.

My biggest fashion pet peeve is… those last 5 pounds.

I love the outfit I’m wearing because… the jeans cover what needs to be covered, the ruffles make me feel like a D-size cup and the silk feels like a baby’s butt.

Three things every stylish woman should have are… a tight black pencil skirt, Spanx and confidence. O

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TIMELESS CLASSICS black, white and simple style essentials 1. Tory Burch Resin Heart with stones in black. Available at toryburch.com 2. Dior Josephine sunglasses. Available at diorcouture.com 3. Creative Nail Design Wildfire enamel. Available at cnd.com 4. Max and Chloe Blu Bijoux Starry Night black ring. Available at maxandchloe. com 5. Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Parfum spray. Available at elizabetharden.com 6.

Max Mara Weekend dress. Available at macys.com 7. Guerlain Rouge G lipstick. Available at saksfifthavenue.com

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1. Jax One Shoulder dress. Available at macys.com 2. Giorgio Armani fragrance Onde Mystere. Available at saksfifthavenue.com 3. Jessica Simpson oversized sunglasses in bright purple. Available at dillards.com 4. Natasha Accessories Silk Tie bangle bracelets. Available at dillards.com 5. Lavanila Vanilla Lavender Body Butter from the Healthy Collection. Available at lavanila.com 6. OPI Done Out in Deco nail lacquer.

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VIBRANT 1 BRIGHTS sweet colors From the candy dish

1. Sephora Kat Von D Autograph eyeliner. Available at sephora.com 2. Joolay Floral coverup with DKNY one-piece swimsuit. Available at macys.com 3. K. Amato Drop necklace and earrings. Available at macys.com 4. Michael Kors Chronograph watch in green. Available at dillards.com 5. Natasha Accessories Floral Cuff bracelet. Available at dillards.com 6. Bond No. 9 New York Fragrance, Brooklyn. Available at saksfifthavenue.com 7. Sephora OPI Digital Diva Collection nail polish. Available at sephora.com

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1. Tory Burch World Charm Necklace with leather cord. Available at toryburch.com 2. Sephora Moroccan Sunrise palette. Available at sephora.com 3. Natasha Accessories Wood Bangle bracelets.

Available at dillards.com 4. OPI Bronzed to Perfection nail lacquer. Available at opi.com 5. Carol’s Daughter Rose Petal pedicure soak. Available at carolsdaughter.com 6. Lancome Le Crayon khol eyeliner. Available at lancome-usa.com 7. Elise Bergman Silk Jersey Cross-Top Bandage dress. Available at macys.com O

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Girls!

You Go

Fun Trips For Fearless Females

Let’s face it, ladies: some vacations are better sans men.

With everything from shopping excursions (we’ll find someone to carry our bags) to painting workshops, there are hundreds of women-only trips designed to empower, rejuvenate, educate and amuse us. Got a BFF that can travel with you?

Bring her along. If not, don’t worry – you don’t need a gal pal to accompany you on the exciting experiences we’ve discovered. Mountain hiking, wine tours, painting, fishing and sailing lessons await.

So, start your packing...

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Girls!

You Go

Create A Masterpiece

for an additional charge), guests are pampered with foot massages and pedicures in the 4,500-square-foot SpaTerre. Time to show off those new stilettos!

Artista Creative Safaris’ painting workshop is the place to brush off your worries. Set in the charming seaside hamlet of Carmel-by-theSea in CA, the three-day event helps guests “escape into Bohemia” and discover their inner Georgia O’Keefe.

Be sure and buy a swimsuit or two for use at the hotel, where you’ll be waited on by private butlers beachside and have the use of a crisp white cabana nestled along a cascading falls pool. You’ll be indulged with beachfront accommodations at the resort, which was the 2008 USA Winner of Condé Nast Johansens’ Award for Excellence. The resort, which rests between the Gulf of Mexico and the Vanderbilt Bay, provides the perfect setting in which to relax and rejuvenate after a marathon shopping spree.

“Our intention is to bring women into a place where they can feel creative. Our instructors nurture a safe haven for this process, so our classes are encouraging, free from judgment, and punctuated with snacks and Chardonnay breaks,” promises founder Bev Sanders, who also organizes surfing safaris for women at her sister company, Manifesta. “Artista provides all your materials, tools and the essentials – fruits, chocolates and Chardonnay.”

The experience transcends painting and eating – there are yoga classes, walks along the beach, spa indulgences and explorations of quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea, an artistic haven.

When guests arrive at the studio, they are led to their own table, which is packed with professional artists’ tools, acrylic paints and supplies. “It’s like getting your own big box of Crayola crayons that first day of school,” says Sanders. That blast back to childhood is part of Artista’s promise to “make girls out of women.”

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acrylics, hot wax or printmaking they never believed possible, Sanders says. “It is amazing what comes forth, even from women who have never painted before.”

Participants have a desire “to discover or rediscover their own creativity,” she adds. “By the time they find us, women are ready to let their creativity run free, and more importantly, do something nice for themselves. There is a lot of evidence that art is a very healing activity,” she says. “During times of stress women tend and befriend.

And Artista provides a great place to do that.” The nurturing staff even packs and ships the masterpieces to your home. For more information, call 831-625-5748 or visit artistacreative.com.

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Shop Your Options We are women, watch us shop!

And what better locale than chic Naples, with its upscale shops and quaint designer boutiques? Think Fifth Avenue, Versace, Gucci and Lilly Pulitzer.

It’s in this spirit that The LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, which is hip to the significance of shopping, created the “Secret Shopaholics” experience. The retail therapy begins the minute guests check in – they receive the Confessions of a Shopaholic novel and a $50 credit for the resort boutique, which showcases haute resort wear.

After a day of exercising the credit cards, (a personal shopper is available

And should you realize one of your new purchases does not fit perfectly – perish the thought! – there’s an on-call tailor for last-minute nips and tucks. Thrilled with your purchases but dread lugging them home? The hotel’s concierge courier will mail them discreetly.

The shopping package, which starts at $382 per person for beachfront accommodations, runs through May. For more information, call 800-237-6883 or visit laplayaresort.com.

Catch The Big One You’re sure to get game after attending a “Ladies Let’s Go Fishing” weekend, which has lured more than 5,000 women with its promise to be “The No Yelling School of Fishing.”

At the two-day seminars – which include hands-on classes on inshore, offshore, bottom and fly fishing – women learn how to do everything from casting to filleting to backing a truck and trailer. And it’s reel fun – especially when participants gather poolside to reel in one of the instructors who “plays fish.”

Balcony sunset photo courtesy of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

In this bright, high-ceilinged, professional studio, women – from novices to accomplished artists – are encouraged to paint outside the lines. Renowned artists offer daily instruction in the use of color, texture, composition and style in a relaxed atmosphere.

Balcony sunset photo courtesy of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

Opposite page: A guest at Artista Creative Safaris’ painting workshop.

This page, clockwise: View from the balcony at The LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort; Artista’s studio; the stairway leading to Artista studio; the “Secret Shopaholics” Experience.

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“There have been some ladies that have caught sailfish. Your heart leaps up to your throat This, says founder Betty Bauman, shows participants how to land a catch that’s as big – or bigger – than they are.

Things get fishy the first night when gals gather for a welcome party that includes song and dance with an ocean theme. During the weekend, there’s also a “Fishing for Success” fashion show (featuring shirts that can withstand goo or microfibers that contain sunscreen) and a silent auction so participants can start gathering gear.

Things get a little more serious the next morning when the classes on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly-fishing begin. After lunch (fish anyone?), it’s on to lessons about knot tying, choosing and baiting hooks, casting, boat handling, lure rigging, releasing fish, conservation and more. Lessons include deciphering fishing terminology and primers on how to use equipment.

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The next day begins early with either a half-day or full-day fishing excursion. “For many, this is a life changing experience,” explains Bauman. “There have been some ladies that have caught sailfish. Your heart leaps up to your throat when you see these magnificent things dancing on the surface.”

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The seminar costs $125 to $145, depending on venue (there’s a discount for early booking).

Fishing excursions are extra ($15 to $240 depending whether it’s boat or pier fishing). For more information, call 954-475-9068 or visit

When the fisherwomen return to the dock, they learn how to fillet their catch. “After that they are tired and want to go home and tell their fishing stories,” says Bauman, who invites women to join the Fort Lauderdale seminar, which takes place May 1st through May 3rd.

ladiesletsgofishing.com.

“We do these classes for women because they don’t have the mentoring experience that men have. Some people don’t like to fish because they get frustrated when they don’t catch anything. But it might be because of something

Turns out Marian Marbury, CEO, guide and CBW (chief bottle washer) of Adventures in Good Company, discovered the secret and added it to her inventory of worldwide adventure trips for women.

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Drink In The Scenery Northern Georgia, the jumping off point of the Appalachian Trail, is known for its gorgeous, rugged mountains, its towering waterfalls, and … its wineries? Who knew?

The four-day getaway (June 25th through June 28th) combines waterfall hikes with visits to wineries and delicious local cuisine. Included in the action-packed itinerary are visits to Amicalola Falls, which at 729 feet is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River; Blood Mountain-Freeman Trail, the sixth-tallest mountain in Georgia, with an elevation of 4,458 feet; an Appalachian music jam session, and a bonfire with s’mores toasting.

The scenery along the moderate hikes (five miles, with elevation gain of up to 500 feet) in the north Georgia Mountains will be breathtaking but, Marbury cautions, participants should be in decent shape.

Adventures in Good Company trips, which include kayaking, dog sledding, rock climbing, horseback riding and climbing Mount Kilamanjaro, are designed

when you see these magnificent things dancing on the surface.” for active women who love the outdoors. And don’t worry about going solo, Marbury says, because there’s an amazing sense of camaraderie. “We love eating good food and laughing lots,” reports the group’s Web site.

And don’t expect crummy campfire food on this trip: Meals – including a three-course feast paired with wine – will be enjoyed at interesting restaurants and will be delicious, Marbury promises.

Guests will sleep in the Hiker Hostel, a 4,000-square-foot log home on three acres with panoramic mountain views. At the hostel, four women will be assigned to each room. The trip is limited to 12 women, and participants become fast friends.

Says Marbury, “When the women do something really challenging, they feel good about themselves.”

The trip costs $645 to $715 and includes lodging, meals and activities.

For more information, call 877-439-4042 or visit adventuresingoodcompany.com.

— Betty Bauman, founder, “Ladies Let’s Go Fishing”

or bareboat cruising courses. The experience includes a weeklong stay at the relaxing South Seas Island Resort.

The Eco-Escape on Captiva Island (June 28th through July 24th) features four half-days of sailing instruction aboard a Colgate 26 (four participants per boat), two half-days to practice your skills without an instructor – and time left to kayak, bicycle, visit the Shell Museum or lounge on the beach.

With a venue like the British Virgin Islands, who wouldn’t enjoy the 10day Fast Track to Cruising course (July 22nd through Aug. 2nd and Sept. 30th through Oct. 11th)?

After this course, participants will be able to take the helm of any boat up to 50 feet. After four half-days of “You Can Sail” instruction on a 26footer, you’ll climb aboard a 44- to 49-foot sailing yacht and cruise the islands for five days with tutelage from a Coast Guard licensed instructor. “There’s nothing like the thrill of steering a large yacht on crystal clear waters, the wind in your hair, girlfriends trimming sails as you call commands,” enthuses the school’s Web site.

Wanna-be sailors can choose from learn-to-sail, performance sailing

The course includes a 24-hour cruise sans instructor, a champagne

Come Sail Away Don’t know a mast from a boom but still want to sail away? Then embark on one of the “You Can Sail Escapes” offered by Colgate Offshore Sailing School, where you’ll learn the ropes from experienced female sailors.

graduation party, textbooks and meals while cruising.

The Fort Myers-based Colgate Offshore Sailing School, which offers classes for both sexes, is owned

by Steve Colgate, an Olympic sailor, and his wife, Doris, the founder of the National Women’s Sailing Association and author of Sailing: A Women’s Guide.

The Eco-Escape package starts at $2,300 (double occupancy); Fast Track begins at $4,285 (double occupancy). For more information, call 800-221-4326 or visit offshore-sailing.com. O

From left to right: Colgate Offshore Sailing School; participants of “Ladies Lets Go Fishing”; a hiker at Havasu Canyon with Adventures in Good Company; horseback riding in Costa Rica with “Ladies Let’s Go Fishing.”

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Enterprising Women Palm Beach County is a hub for dynamic women. From attorneys and realtors to financial advisors and business owners, the list is long and impressive. The Boca Raton Observer recently went on a quest to find the best of the best – and we did. The following women are successful, insightful and experts in their respective fields. And, most importantly, all know how to get the job done. Meet Palm Beach County’s enterprising women.

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ARI’s Novel Approach To Success

Melissa Nash Andrews wants to help small businesses succeed.

And, as the vice president of ARI, she’s doing her part.

ARI, a full-service collection agency which specializes in the construction industry, professional services and homeowner associations, has a proactive,

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non-intimidating philosophy.

“The ultimate goal is helping another small business stay in business. We understand how important cash flow is to the success of a business and how important and how precious each customer is,”

and take care of our own back yard,

says Andrews, a former business man-

then who is going to?”

ager who also has a background in residential real estate. “We want to treat our

Her community service projects include

clients and their clients with the utmost

helping Hospice of Palm Beach County

dignity and respect … there are times

and Autism Speaks. She also mentors

you have to get tough but you can do it

high school students. “I try to lead by ex-

with respect. The perfect win-win sce-

ample and give the students some good

nario is when our business client gets

direction,” she says.

paid and also keeps his customer.”

Andrews certainly has something to teach Andrews is passionate about her career

them. ARI was ranked 2nd in the nation in

and the survival of small businesses – she

the Recession Busters Category as a home-

even wrote a book about it, How to Get

based business by Startup Nation and was

Paid On-Time Every Time, a how-to for

recently featured on Inc.com.

small businesses who need help improving their cash flow.

Andrews – a Palm Beach County native – is also dedicated to our community. “I do a lot of giving back; I’m very involved in the community. If we don’t give back

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ARI is located at 314 Clematis St. Suite 201, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-697-4911 or visit 4aronline.com.

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Our success comes from taking a proactive rather than a reactive approach to collections.

Photo by David Pearlman

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You must be passionate about your business, goal oriented and tenacious about accomplishing these goals. Also, the people that are a part of your team play a vital role to the success of your business.

Suzie Donovan’s husband, Peter, couldn’t wait to own a restaurant.

Owning a restaurant can be a challenge, and extremely exciting and rewarding. You must be passionate about your business, goal oriented and tenacious about accomplishing these goals. Also, the people that are a part of your team play a vital role to the success of your business.

Suzie met Peter at the 1982 World’s Fair while attending the University of Tennessee.

Peter always wanted to own a restaurant, so when he had the opportunity to buy Khaki’s Bar and Grill in 1995 he did. “It was be mine as well.” she says.

Suzie Donovan

While owning Khaki’s they decided to build

Good Times At the Grille

A Labor Of Love

The Grille on Congress, which is celebrating its ten year anniversary on May 5th. After owning Khaki’s for 11 years Suzie and Peter sold the restaurant to devote all their attention to The Grille.

The Grille on Congress is warm and welcoming like Suzie. Framed black and white photos of regular guests blanket the walls. “A great dining experience begins the minute people walk through the front doors,” she says.

She says her eatery serves only the freshest seafood, tantalizing steaks, made-from-

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scratch soups, sauces and dressings under the watchful eyes of Chef Pat Bouffard.

You can’t mention The Grille without those mouthwatering biscuits that come hot from the oven throughout your meal. She also mentions the many accolades The Grille has received. The Grille on Congress has been named “Best Power Lunch” and “Best Business Lunch” numerous times.

Although she’s at The Grille often, she makes time to go to the beach and gym, bond with her pets and spend time with friends. She is involved with The Junior League of Boca Raton as a sustaining member.

The Grille on Congress is located at 5101 Congress Ave., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-912-9800 or visit thegrilleoncongress.com.

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his baby, his dream. I never thought it would

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Ronda Ellis

It’s important to me that people understand that you are helping the helpless. It means a lot that we’re there for them, sometimes crying along with them.”

Ronda Ellis never had a moment of doubt.

“I never considered being anything besides an attorney. My father is a lawyer as are my two brothers and seven cousins,” says the personal injury attorney and founding partner of the noted Boca Raton-based law firm of Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. A graduate of the New England School of Law, Ellis has spent more than 14 years helping to build the firm from the ground up. Over the years, she has achieved considerable success in product liability and personal injury cases. Her dedication and personal approach to clients S p e c i a l A d v e rt i s i n g S e c t i o n

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have been instrumental in cementing Ellis, Ged & Bodden’s reputation for providing compassionate and comprehensive legal counsel in the

Good Counsel:

Local Attorney Making A Positive Impact

areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Immigration, Maritime Law, Family Law, Real Estate & Business Law, Estate Planning and Asset Protection.

“The law isn’t just about rules,” Ellis says, “It’s about relationships. You have to be willing to listen. At Ellis, Ged and Bodden, our mission is simple,” she adds, “We want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.”

Ellis’ personal mission to impact people’s lives is not limited to the hours in the workday. Her passion has propelled her to become actively involved in the community. She has taken a proactive role in a number of organizations, including her church, St. Andrews School, where her two sons attend classes, the Boy Scouts of America, various political campaigns and The George Snow Scholarship Fund.

As a working mother with a challenging career, Ellis is constantly juggling the many facets of life that require her time and expertise. While she cherishes the trust her clients have placed in her, her friends know that she is as committed to her family and her community as she is to her profession. “I think most women understand that life is a balancing act,” Ellis says.

Ellis, Ged & Bodden P.A. is located at 7171 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-995-1966 or visit ellisandged.com.

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Lashing Out The Business Of Making Women Beautiful “The eyes are the mirror of the soul.” No one knows that better than Mikaela Fernandez, the visionary behind Ladylash Studios™ in Delray Beach.

nance, lashes can last indefinitely. “Most

Mikaela, known as “the lash girl” at MAC,

clients doze right off,” says Mikaela.

dreamed of having her own business but initially had trouble convincing people

The semi-permanent lashes (about 100

of her vision. As a quiet, introspective

lashes per eye) are attached individu-

person by nature, she was determined

ally with medical-grade adhesive and

to achieve her goal. “I really wanted to

replicate a natural lash. “They look and

lash out … and I thought how can I do

feel completely natural. A great set of

that with style and grace?”

Women emerge from Fernandez’s wel-

seemless lashes can lift and change

coming Pineapple Grove digs with a new

the shape of your eyes. It’s like get-

She did and, now, her logo includes these

look – and a new spirit.

ting a non-surgical eyelift!” says Mi-

inspirational words: “Lashing out in style”.

kaela, whose company also offers brow

With well over 1000 lash applications un-

sculpting and makeup applications by

der her fingertips, Mikaela isn’t content

renowned national lash artist. “Women

her husband, celebrity makeup artist

to rest on her laurels. She’s got a makeup

leave here feeling very confident and

Georgio.

line, complete with lash kits and a studio

“Lashes are really empowering,” says the

with their spirits lifted.”

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Mikaela Fernandez

expansion in the works.

Mikaela is passionate about her work –

They’ll be beautiful, too, because the

but she’s also able to balance her roles

brand extensions she uses, Xtreme Lashes,

as a business owner, a mom of two (and

not only look like the real thing, they’re the

another on the way!) and a wife. “I want

number one product in the business. This

people to be inspired by my story. To see

painless, ultra-relaxing procedure takes

that with passion and determination,

about two hours and with proper mainte-

anything is possible.”

Ladylash Studios™ is located at 140 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-330-3434, ext. 325 or visit ladylash.com.

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Lashes are really empowering.

Women leave here feeling very confident and with their spirits lifted.

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Susan Gauger

At Your Service Company Offers Solutions For Busy People

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As the personal concierge for the Gauger household, Susan Gauger became a pro at multi-tasking.

So, it just seemed like a natural progression

assignments was to represent a client

for her to start Susan’s Executive Solutions

during the country music awards week in

– and help others and make money doing

Nashville, TN. Her background in special

what comes naturally. All those tasks that

event, corporate and meeting planning

others don’t have time for or consider

– and a penchant for being organized, a

tedious chores aren’t bothersome for her.

people-person, outgoing and creative –

“I love to give people the gift of time.”

have made her business a success.

And, she says, “believe it or not, I love to grocery shop.”

Being the owner of a business has a lot of advantages, says Susan, who is ready

Adds Gauger, “More and more people

to take on the day as soon as her feet hit

have longer commutes, longer work

the floor in the morning. And she doesn’t

hours

even drink coffee.

and

are

overwhelmed

with

purchasing choices, spending less time with their families all while trying to

“I love having the flexibility of working

achieve a work-life balance. I provide

from home, working around different

work-life solutions like running errands,

schedules, helping people get organized,

personal and grocery shopping, waiting

relieving my clients’ stress levels and being

for home-repair service or deliveries,

appreciated,” she says. “It is very rewarding

paying bills, scheduling doctor, spa and

at the end of the day to know how much

golf

you helped couples and families better

appointments,

planning

dinner

parties, buying gifts, obtaining event

balance their life.”

tickets, hiring reliable contractors, etc.”

She also works with companies coordinating food drives, corporate events, and attending special events. One of her recent

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Susan’s Executive Solutions, LLC, can be reached at 561-543-3558 or via e-mail at SDGauger@gmail.com.

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More and more people have longer commutes, longer work hours and are spending less time with their families all while trying to achieve a work-life balance. I provide work-life solutions.

Photo by Amy Hill

Raising The Bar

For Commercial Interior Design Professional, innovative and progressive are some of the qualities that put Karen Hansen, Laura Rachlin and their Boca Raton company in.design inc. steps above their competitors.

This talented design firm has transformed sterile, institutional hospital and healthcare spaces into ‘hospitality-healing’ environments. Likewise, the public libraries they have designed, including the Lantana Branch Library opening this month, are focused on comfortable, energetic and inviting spaces reminiscent of local bookstores and coffee shops.

“Our focus is on functional, dynamic spaces that fit within the specified budget and timeline. Our goal is to always exceed our client’s expectations,” Hansen explains.

Each project the Florida State University graduates and their team

that appear in the Lantana Branch Library are apparent in the decorative lighting, art work and flooring that reflect the town’s

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namesake, a native Floridian flower.

Similarly, wrought iron-

inspired details are sprinkled throughout Tenet Health System’s

All of our business has been by referral or word of mouth.

We’re very proud of that.

new 250,000-square-foot hospital, East Cooper Medical Center, located in Mount Pleasant, just outside of Charleston, SC. Clients who work with the all-female team of 10 quickly discover that customer service, professionalism and attention to detail are paramount to the success of the 8-year-old firm. “All of our business has been by referral or word of mouth. We’re very

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are indigenous to the location. For example, the special touches

proud of that,” says Rachlin, who along with Hansen is certified

by The Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design and the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

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Laura Rachlin

The company’s resume includes eight public libraries in Palm Beach County, 17 hospitals in South Florida and several restaurants, retail boutiques and corporate projects. Current national projects include the hospital in Mount Pleasant, Universal Health Service’s 340,000-square-foot Texoma Medical Center as well as a 90,000 square foot bed tower expansion in Las Vegas.

in.design,inc. is located at 2080 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 3, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-620-8185 or visit indesignstudio.net.

The future for in.design includes broadening the client base to include educational design and a diligent focus on LEED-certified projects and sustainable, design-forward interior solutions.

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design includes a creative twist and incorporates products that

Hair Salon Promises A Crowning Glory

“If your hair looks good, you feel good,” says JC, owner of Moda Salon.

Bad hair days don’t exist for cli-

Her Boca Raton salon – which

ents who are coifed at Moda

offers hair, skin and nail treat-

Salon – the talented staff en-

ments – is just as she dreamed

sures that everyone leaves

it long ago. There’s food, bev-

the trend-setting space with

erages, laughter, and even

their heads high.

wine and cheese on Thursday evenings at the popular sa-

"I am extremely passionate

lon. “Our clients are treated

about my industry," JC says.

well,” said JC, who special-

"I have a very high drive. I vi-

izes in dry cuts. “They are so

sualized my own place and

comfortable they don’t want

when I want something, I will

to leave.”

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work hard to get it."

Her staff is always learning JC

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I work hard but I love what I do and I’m surrounded by great people.

And when people leave and they have a smile from ear to ear and they say ‘I love my hair,’ then I am happy.

Although JC has won many

new techniques, she explains.

awards and coifed the hair of

“My pride is my staff. They

countless celebrities, she also

are so incredibly talented, it

enjoys helping others learn

wows me,” she says. Many

and be successful.

have been at the salon since it opened 16 years ago.

"At this stage of my career it isn't about me. It's about

“I work hard but I love what

passing it on. I'm trying to

I do and I’m surrounded by

be

to

great people,” says JC, who

young people," says JC, who

also is very involved in the

spoke only French when she

community and believes in

moved here 25 years ago

donating to charities. “And

from Canada.

when people leave and they

a

good

example

have a smile from ear to ear And the nickname JC? “My

and they say ‘I love my hair

customers couldn't pronounce

and all the services I receive

my name. They used to say,

at your place - it’s fabulous!,’

can I have an appointment

then I’m happy. Visit our Web

with the French girl? So I just

site, and meet our fabulous

went by JC after that.”

staff and all of their work.”

Moda Salon is located at 3003 Yamato Road.

For more information, call 561-995-0011 or visit modasalonbocaraton.com.

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A Cut Above

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The Jewel Of Las Olas

Levinson Jewelers Shines At New Location “Find something you love to do and you’ll be good at it. That’s the key to life,” believes Robin Levinson.

It certainly has worked for her.

a challenge, especially in the

personal

Robin and her husband, Mark,

early years when the kids were

steadfast. Frequent custom-

own the popular Levinson Jew-

young. Each woman must

ers include Claire and Dan

elers on Las Olas Boulevard.

decide what her own priori-

Marino, who have been cus-

Learning is important to Robin.

They started their business

ties are. For me, my family was

tomers for 26 years and are

“To me life is a forever learning

more than 20 years ago with

always first and always will be.

Levinson spokespeople.

process and it doesn’t really

four display cases at a jewelry

It has worked very well for us. I

exchange. Now, they’re one

have managed to make it all

“We approach our customers

does that. Levinson jewelers

of the top-grossing indepen-

flow and succeed,” she says.

in a genuine, caring way. Peo-

just happens to be that place

ple leave here feeling comfort-

for me.”

dent jewelers in the country.

attention

remains

of what they bought.”

matter how or where a person

Indeed. After 26 years at their

able and happy even if they

“This time in my career it is the

Plantation store, they recently

don’t buy something,” Robin

best place so far. Both my kids

moved to Las Olas Boulevard.

says. “It’s a no-pressure place.

are in college so it’s much easi-

The

6,000-square-

We are here to educate them

er to focus on the business,” she

foot store may be new, but

and show them pretty things

says. “As a career mom there

the couple’s reputation for

that fit their lifestyle. And when

is no denying that balance is

honesty, quality jewelry and

they

luxurious

leave with an understanding

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To me life is a forever learning process and it doesn’t really matter how or where a person does that. Levinson jewelers just happens to be that place for me.

buy

something,

they

Levinson Jewelers is located at 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-462-8880 or visit levinsonjewelers.com.

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Photo by Downtown Photo

Photo by Frank Donnino

Robin Levinson

Photo by Paulette and Amy Martin

Window of Opportunity

SIW Offers HurricaneResistant Doors, Windows

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Yida Alfonso Lopez and her husband, Abe, started their business, SIW Impact Windows and Doors Manufacturers, 15 years ago.

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Yida Alfonso Lopez

They’re successful, she says, because

their [the kids’] homework is on time and

they make sure their customer service

things are done correctly,” she says.

and the quality of their products are topnotch. They manufacture, sell and install

Yida also learned how to juggle a family

high-quality hurricane-resistant windows

and a business from her Mom. “We work

and doors in South Florida.

hard, but I never sacrifice my family life,” says Yida, who volunteers at her children’s

They’ve eliminated the middleman and

school. “I make sure the weekends are for

passed the savings on to their customers,

the kids. When I am at work I’m all about

she says.

work, when I am home, it is all about them.”

Yida’s experience with a family-run

Working with her husband of 15 years

business began when she was young

is easy, she says. She and her husband,

– her parents owned a business. “I saw

who were high school sweethearts, are

how they got through things in good

great friends, she says. And, being a

times and hard times. There were a lot

business owner has a lot of advantages.

of sacrifices, but it was all worth it in

“I like the independence and the flexible

the end. Nothing good comes without

hours,” she says.

sacrifice,” says the mother of two. “And it feels good once you accomplish it.”

Yida’s perfectionism carries over to the manufacturing and installation of hurricane-resistant doors and windows at SIW – and her family life. “I make sure

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SIW Impact Windows and Doors Manufacturers is located at 975 S. Congress Ave. # 102, Delray Beach, For more information, call 561-274-8283 or visit siwimpactwindows.com.

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We work hard, but I never sacrifice my family life. I make sure the weekends are for the kids. When I am at work I’m all about work, when I am home, it is all about them.”

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Amy S. Millman

Even as a little girl it was my dream to help people and I first considered medicine. But as I grew older I realized I was better suited for business. So today I serve people in a different way: helping them achieve the financial security we all need.”

Millman is responsible for growing the company’s wealth management client base in South Florida and overseeing a team of sales people in the region. She’s been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years, but once considered entering the medical profession. “Even as a little girl it was my dream to help people and I first considered medicine. But as I grew older I realized I was better suited for business,” she says. “So today I serve people in a different way: helping them achieve

What does she love most about her

A Guiding Hand Woman Helps Others Achieve Financial Security

Although Amy S. Millman is the managing director of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, her job isn’t just about money.

job? “Being able to help people reach their financial goals so they are free to educate their children, spoil their grandchildren and retire with peace of mind. And I love that my firm is considered one of the strongest in financial services – that’s very reassuring to my clients.”

Adds

Millman,

“BNY

Mellon

Wealth

Management is one of the world’s leading wealth managers providing an array of

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the financial security we all need.”

investment management, wealth and estate planning, and private banking and asset servicing resources. We have

“Some people might find it surprising

many offices in South Florida including

that even though my work is in financial

Boca Raton,” she says. “Our roots go

services, it’s not about numbers, but

back more than 200 years, so we have

about people. An important part of my

weathered many recessions, all the while

work is listening to clients and guiding

offering our clients stability and prudent

them through these rough times,” says

advice about their investments.”

Millman.

“Maybe

that

explains

my

passion for cooking – for friends, family and even my clients. When I’m not feeding their souls, I feed their stomachs – it’s all nurturing.”

Amy Millman is located at 222 Lakeview Ave., Suite 1600, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-868-7410.

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Cindy Katz Morton

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My business is focused on a single mission – to provide high-net-worth clients with advice that they can trust, thereby helping them to achieve their financial goals.”

“As a second generation of wealth builders, it must be in the bloodline,” is how meeting Cindy Katz Morton begins.

Learning more about one of Smith Barney’s top wealthmanagement groups means understanding what makes her such a standout in a competitive field.

Recognized by Barron’s as one of the top 1000 Financial Advisors in 2009, and in 2007, by South Florida Business Journal as one of the Top 35 Financial Advisors in South Florida, Cindy wanted a career combining her experience in finance and her desire to help others achieve their dreams. She found that

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perfect balance.

Money Minded Financial Advisor’s Savvy Helps Clients Achieve Dreams

great multi-taskers, listeners and caretakers. These skills are essential in giving clients advice and guiding them through difficult times,” says the George Washington University graduate.

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Cindy joined Smith Barney and its predecessor firms in 1988. Today, with hundreds of millions under her management, she is an essential innercircle member of the families The Katz Team at Smith Barney serves. The aspect she enjoys most about her career, she says, is “developing relationships with clients and their families and advising them on important aspects. Sharing good and bad times with clients and helping them gives me the satisfaction of having made a difference” she says.

She and her husband, Duncan, have two boys, Ian and Jason, who are active baseball players. They are also members of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton.

Cindy Katz Morton is a Financial Advisor located at 1801 N. Military Trail, Suite 300, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-620-5035, e-mail cindy.katzmorton@smithbarney.com or visit fa.smithbarney.com/thekatzteamsb.

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ficionados of fine wine and cuisine – and anyone else who enjoys eating and drinking – will want to check out the 14th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration, scheduled for April 24th at the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale. The gastronomic event, which takes place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., will feature a progressive sequence of wine and cuisine pairings designed to both delight the senses and educate the palate. More than 30 of South Florida’s best restaurants and chefs are scheduled to participate, as well as Southern Wine and Spirits, which will provide tempting libations from across the globe. Expect tantalizing dishes, such as Valentino’s Duck Confit served over garganelli pasta with a parmesan cream, The Capital Grille’s Truffle Mac and Cheese, served with ovenroasted meatballs and spicy marinara and last year’s People’s Choice

winner Big City Tavern’s Thai Chicken, with shredded vegetables sautéed with smoked baby shrimp.

The event will also feature a silent auction with items including a 16-seat suite at the BankAtlantic Center for the June 5th performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco, a seven-night stay at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ and a 12-person suite for a Florida Marlins game. Also scheduled is a VIP martini reception, wine tasting seminars, access to the Grand Tasting area and entrance to the afterhours VIP Lounge. The 2008 event attracted 1,000 guests and raised more than $1,000; organizers this year anticipate at least 1,200 visitors and hope to raise $150,000 for the Museum of Discovery & Science, a nonprofit facility, that serves more than 450,000 visitors annually. General admission tickets are $85 per person; VIP tickets are $150. Getting hungry? For more information, call 954-713-0954 or visit mods.org.

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Coffee Houses That Transcend The Ordinary By DL Lunsford

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ometimes Dan McGavin just needs a quiet spot to think out lesson plans or grade papers. On this Thursday, the contemporary literature professor has wandered into the Coffee District, a six-month-old haunt in Delray Beach’s trendy Pineapple Grove. Laptop tucked under one arm and a steaming cup of Joe in his free hand, McGavin sits at an empty table by the window, where the late morning sun is streaming in. The coffee shop is unusually large and calm despite the steady parade of patrons who stroll in and leave with crisp white cups of their favorite java concoctions. “There’s much more room here to spread out,” McGavin says, “Starbucks seems almost too commercial compared to this.”

At Gizzi’s Coffee in Delray Beach, coffee is just a reason for gathering. “This is like a family,” says Andres Rodriguez, owner of the threeyear-old Gizzi’s, which holds regular events like speed-dating and storytelling nights. “The people who come here on a regular basis, they get called by their first name. We know them and they know us.” The coffee is organic, handroasted Arabica coffee. Buy it by the cup or the pound. The shop offers 31 different varieties.

Brochet and Jean Francois Hernandez opened the original Cote France 10 years, and several years ago opened their second location. Sweet and bold describe both the coffee and flavor of Cuban Cafe Restaurante, which has locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. The family-run restaurant is a standout for authentic Cuban cuisine – and coffee. Cuban coffee, which is essentially espresso sweetened with sugar while it is brewing, is as much a culture as it is a beverage. But not every cup is equal.

“We roast it in the morning, then we brew it and we do it fresh every day so that is why it tastes so good,” explains Annamaria Prada, whose family owns the restaurant. The trick, she says, is adding enough coffee and raw cane sugar to each cup to make it thick enough to — Annamaria Prada, Cuban Cafe Restaurante be true Cuban coffee. You can restaurant when he first discovered the coffee house drink it straight or as a base for a cappuccino or cafe after getting a whiff. “I like the atmosphere,” says con leche. The eatery is open for lunch and dinner the Plantation resident. “It’s more homey. You’re not during the week, but some patrons can’t wait. “We have people waiting for us at 11:30 a.m. to get the going to find one on every corner.” coffee,” Prada says. “They knock on the doors and If it’s variety you seek, southern Palm Beach Coun- say, ‘we know you aren’t open yet but can we please ty’s brew scene is global. The Sultan Cafe is a Mid- get a coffee.’” O dle Eastern-themed coffee house, complete with belly dancers, Arabic music and hookah water pipes for smoking tobacco. It’s where Lawrence of Arabia Coffee District, 325 N.E. Second Ave., Delray meets South Florida on an outdoor patio.

The aromas grab you from the parking lot. Gary Plummer was at work installing a stove at a nearby

“We roast it in the morning, then we brew it and we do it fresh every day so that is why it tastes so good.”

The Coffee District is part of a blossoming subculture of specialty coffee retailers trying to snatch a jolt of the economic power being generated by the nation’s $40 billion coffee market. And after a long run, Starbucks’ reign as the main star of the ready-to-sip industry appears to suffer from self-induced overexposure. As the Seattle giant pulls back from its one-on-every-corner strategy, smaller, more nimble operators step up to profit from a burgeoning backlash to the homogeneity of Starbucks.

Beach; 561-455-0541; mycoffeedistrict.com.

Think of them as the anti-Starbucks.

The Coffee District’s blue-hued walls were painted by its 20-something owners Anna Olivares and Chung Seo. No corporate design squad here. In addition to coffee, which is bought several times a week from local roasters, the shop sells wine and light lunch fare.

There are events, ranging from art showings to karaoke, every night except Tuesday.

“We are both young so we decided to do something where young people could come,” said Olivares, 26. “It is about the experience of coming in and having coffee.”

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The Sultan doesn’t open until 5 p.m. so it is not for early morning sippers. But if you drink enough of its signature Turkish brew, you might be up all night. “It is very strong with a very strong, good taste,” manager Mohammad Almaki says with a chuckle. The Sultan also serves a variety of Arabic teas and coffees from Egypt, Morocco and other countries from that region.

Each is authentic and deliciously distinct.

If it’s French flair you seek, Cote France Cafe has two Boca Raton locations. The menu offers the traditional slate of coffee creations from espresso to cappuccino, but it’s the fresh-baked pastries and croissants that are the pièce de résistance. Claudine

Cote France Cafe, 110 N.E. Second St, Boca Raton, 561-392-2907; 100 Plaza Real South, Suite K&L, Boca Raton, 561-955-6021; cotefrancebakery.com.

Cuban Cafe Restaurante, 3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton; 561- 750-8860; 14400 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach; 561-450-8470; cubancafe.com.

Gizzi’s Coffee, 2275 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach; 561-266-9797.

Sultan Cafe, 3401 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton; 561-347-3999.

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american/STEAKHOUSES Abe & Louie’s4Glades Plaza x 2300 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.0024 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

Absinthe4Shops at Boca Center x 5150 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.620.3754 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Addison Steakhouse4 The Shoppes at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.381.0200 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Banyan Bar & Grille at the Addison 42 E. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.395.9335 x Dinner nightly.

Big City Tavern 4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.361.4551 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Bogart’s Bar & Grille4 Muvico Palace 20 x 3200 Airport Rd. x 561.544.3044 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Carmen’s4Boca Raton Bridge Resort x 999 Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Dinner Wednesday- Saturday, Brunch Sunday.

Dada452 North Swinton Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.3232 x Dinner nightly.

Chops Lobster Bar4 101 Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x 561.395.2675 x Dinner nightly.

Falcon House4 116 N.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.9499 x Dinner nightly.

Cugini Steakhouse and Martini Bar4270 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.6244 x Dinner nightly.

Fifth Avenue Grill4821 S.E. Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0122 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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from chicken salad sandwiches and a variety of mini sandwiches to soups and salads. “I used to take my daughter to a quaint tea room in Manhattan and it was a nice touch away from the hustle and bustle,” says Lucille DiFranco, an interior designer at the boutique. “Maryann and I thought it would be a great idea to incorporate the same type of service here.” Clients are thrilled with the new addition, according to owner Maryann Matesic.

“They feel energized and recharged.” For more information, check out Tea-Licious at 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach or call 561-638-5155.

Gaucho Rodizio44060 N. Federal Hwy. x Lighthouse Point x 954.784.7667 x Dinner daily. Closed Mondays.

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Houston’s41900 N.W. Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.998.0550 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Bova Ristorante Provides A Feast For The Eyes And The Palate

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hen Tony Bova launched his spectacular Ristorante Bova nearly five years ago, he introduced a new realm to Boca Raton’s restaurant and nightlife scene. Since then, the visionary restaurateur has renamed his successful establishment Bova Ristorante, welcomed a talented new chef and witnessed myriad wannabes come and go. Through it all, Bova Ristorante has reigned supreme as Boca’s premier choice for South Beach-like glamour, and of course, exquisite Italian cuisine.

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tisan waters. Seductive rosemarystudded focaccia paves the way for tempting assaggini (small bites), antipasti and salads. Bova’s new Executive Chef Carmine Marzano quickly proved his merit with a velvety Butternut Squash Soup, followed by the signature Grilled Octopus touched simply with fresh lemon and extravirgin olive oil, lending a vibrant counterpoint to the smoky char of the grill. Other notable starters ($8 to $28) include Fresh Baby Artichokes braised with roasted lemon and garlic (a must try!), Arancini and wood oven-fired pizzas.

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Chicken Scarpiello and famigliastyle Braciola. From the sea, Maine Lobster Tails luxuriate in a sultry Francese treatment, served with asparagus risotto and jumbo lump crabmeat. Other aquatic offerings include Salmon di Modena, Halibut Oreganata, Shrimp Saltimbocca and nightly specials (like our night’s sumptuous Branzino with saffron risotto). Of course, you won’t go wrong with any of the 100-percent Prime Steak or Chops.

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lop Risotto, Rigatoni Amatriciana and Tagliatelle, served with wild mushrooms and asparagus. But Chef Marzano really does his Italian heritage proud with entrees ($28 to $48), especially his upgraded rendition of Italian comfort food, including “forever braised” Short Ribs, Roasted Lemon Chicken,

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Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe4 4199 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.395.6033 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Kee Grill417940 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.995.5044 x Dinner nightly.

Linda B.’s441 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.367.0200 x Dinner nightly.

Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ4Regency Court x 3011 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9557 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Mariposa4Neiman Marcus at Town Center x 5860 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2320 x Lunch daily, Dinner Friday and Saturday.

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Max’s Grille4Mizner Park x 404 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.0080 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Saturday-Sunday Brunch only.

The Melting Pot45455 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7472 x Dinner nightly.

Miller’s Boca Ale House4 Shoppes at Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9142 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse4 Shops at Boca Center x 5050 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.392.7724 x Dinner nightly.

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Porterhouse Bar & Grill4 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.391.6601 x Dinner daily.

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Six Tables4112 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton x 561.347.6260 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Sonoma Cafe & Bistro4 640 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.8581 x Dinner Monday-Saturday.

The Sundy House4106 S. Swinton Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.5678 x Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

Vertical 1144114 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton x 561.338.0553 x Dinner nightly.

Vinny’s All Day Cafe4 Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9883 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Watercolors Cafe4Boca Raton Bridge Resort x 999 E. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Dinner nightly.

asian/sushi 5 Spice Asian Street Market4Shoppes at Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1688 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Bangkok in Boca4Royal Palm Place x 500 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.394.6912 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill4 861 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.981.8986 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

The Blue Fish4110 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.FISH (3474) x Lunch Wednesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Cay Da Vietnamese4 7400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.998.0278 x Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Daimatsu Sushi441 Royal Palm Place x Boca Raton x 561.361.7557 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Edo Sushi-Upscale Japanese Sushi & Pan-Asian Buffet4 Waterway Shoppes of Parkland x 7609 N. State Road 7 x 954.755.3191 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Fah Asian Bistro4Boca Valley Shopping Plaza x 7461 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.241.0400 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Fuji4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Gary Woo Asian Bistro4 3400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.8803 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

House of Siam425 N.E. Second Ave., #116 x Delray Beach x 561.330.9191 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Ichiban4Somerset Shoppes x 8841 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.2429 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Japango4Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland x 7367 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.4268 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

The Shops At Boca Center • 5050 Town Center Circle • Boca Raton Phone: (561) 750-2344 • Fax: (561) 362-9101

Kyoto Sushi Sake425 N.E. Second Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.2275 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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Kyojin Buffet4Shops at Boca Grove x 21073 Powerline Rd. x 561.218.1708 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

La Tre4249 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.4568 x Dinner nightly.

LemonGrass Asian Bistro4 420 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.5050 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

4101 Plaza Real South E. Boca Raton x 561.544.8181 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Mai Hibachi44801 Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.2766 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Masamune Japanese Restaurant4Regency Court x 3011 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.241.8400 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Oriental Cafe4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.883.6088 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

PEI WEI47152 Beracasa Way Delmar Village x Boca Raton x 561.322.1001 x Lunch and Dinner daily41914 N.E. Fifth Ave. x Boca Raton x 561. 226.0290 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

P.F. Chang’s41400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.3722 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Phuket Thai Restaurant4 Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.8863 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Saba4499 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.353.4600 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse 4 8316 Jog Rd. x Boynton Beach x 561.369.1788 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.4CityPlace x 700 S. Rosemary Ave., #205 x 561.296.8881 x Lunch and Dinner daily.4Palm Beach Gardens x 4675 PGA Blvd. x 561.202.6888 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Siam Sea47860 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561. 483.3440 x Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday.

PALM BEACH GARDENS 4675 PGA Blvd.

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Soba Sushi4Mizner Park x 415 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.620.0606 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Stir Crazy Cafe4Town Center Mall x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.7500 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Sushi Masa47140 Beracasa Way x Boca Raton x 561.395.8862 x Dinner nightly.

Sushi Ray4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.394.9506 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

SUSHI TAI4100 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton 561.750.4448 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Sushi Zen422191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Taisho420423 State Road 7 x Boca Raton x 561.479.0041 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Tempura House4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.883.6088 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Uncle Tai’s4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.368.8806 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Yama444 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.266.9929 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Yokohama49168 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.1707 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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CONTINENTAL Bistro Provence42399 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.2340 x Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, (Lunch and Dinner Monday in season).

Boheme Bistro and Grill4 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.4899 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cafe Joley4187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.4224 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch weekends.

La Cigale4253 S.E. Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0600 x Dinner nightly.

Le French Bistro4 Parkland Town Center x 6676 Parkside Drive x 954.755.0708 x Lunch TuesdaySaturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Le Pavillon414812 S.E. Military Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.499.9882 x Dinner nightly.

Le Rivage4450 N.E. 20th St. x Boca Raton x 561.620.0033 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Open 7 Days Hand Tossed Pizza Full Catering Menu Original Recipes Old World Atmosphere Incredible Food Full Liquor Bar World Renowned Chefs Extensive Wine List Live Entertainment Open Lunch/Dinner

Le Vieux Paris4170 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.7910 x Dinner nightly.

Olio Bistro442 S.E. Second Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.6633 x Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Spontané4432 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.8848 x Lunch Tuesday-Sunday, Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

St. Tropez47000 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.8580 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

ZED 4514451 Mizner Park 201 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.393.3451 x Dinner Nightly, Lounge Nightly, Lunch Monday-Saturday, Brunch Sunday.

Italian Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza4 Shops at Boca Grove x 21065 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.218.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Arturo’s Ristorante4 6750 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7373 x Lunch Monday- Friday, Dinner nightly.

Basil Garden45837 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.994.2554 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

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Bistro 524100 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.7077 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Bova Cucina41901 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.392.5595 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Cafe Bellino4180 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.393.2844 x Dinner nightly.

Caffe Luna Rosa4 34 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9404 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

California Pizza Kitchen4 Town Center Boca Raton x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.268.2805 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Campagnolo Family-Style Italian Restaurant4Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1990 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill4 Wharfside Plaza x 6909 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.544.8838 4335 E. Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.266.9393 x Dinner nightly.

Casa D’Angelo4171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.1703 x Dinner daily.

Coal Mine Pizza4Royal Palm Place x 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.826.2625 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cucina D’Angelo4Shops at Boca Center x Boca Raton x 561.750.2344 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Cucina Mio4Shoppes at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.9419 x Dinner nightly.

Giovanni’s Coal Fire Pizza4 Waterway Shoppes at Parkland x 7625 N. State Road 7 x 954.345.9282 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Il Girasole4Tropic Square x 1911 S. Federal Hwy. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3566 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Josephine’s45751 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.988.0668 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

La Luna Bistro4The Polo Shoppes x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.1165 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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La Villetta44351 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.362.8403 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

La Viola4Royal Palm Place x 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.0304 x Dinner nightly.

LILLY’S4451 East Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0208 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

Louie Louie Too4201 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.3600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Maggiano’s421090 St. Andrews Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.8244 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Matteo’s Restaurant4 233 S. Federal Hwy x 561.392.0773 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

Paradiso4183 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.361.3034 x Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

Peace A Pizza4Shoppes at Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.998.BEST (2378) x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Piazza de Roma415280 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.865.3366 x Dinner daily.

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Positano44400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2920 x Dinner nightly.

Pranzo4Mizner Park x 402 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.750.7442 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Renzo’s of Boca45999 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.994.3495 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Rino Vesuvio43360 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.5520 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Ristorante Bova41450 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.362.7407 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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Ristorante Sapori4Royal Palm Place x 99 Royal Palm Plaza x Boca Raton x 561.367.9779 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Saporissimo4366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.2333 x Dinner nightly.

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Times Square Pizzeria – The Italian Grill Restaurant4 Shoppes at Village Pointe x 6006 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6757 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Tiramisu4170 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.338.9692 x Lunch in season, Dinner nightly.

Tramonti4119 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.1944 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Trattoria Romana4 499 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6715 x Dinner nightly.

VIC AND ANGELO’S 4 290 East Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.9570 x Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

Villa Rosano4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.0112 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Vittorio Ristorante425 S.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.5525 x Dinner nightly.

LATIN/CARIBBEAN Caribbean Grill41332 N.W. Second Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0161 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cuban Cafe Restaurant4 3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.8860 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly (closed Sunday June-November).

Cabana El Rey4105 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9090 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Gol, Taste of Brazil4411 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.6565 x Dinner nightly.

INCA GRILL447 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.395.3553 x Lunch Friday-Sunday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

La Rosa Nautica4515 N.E. 20th St. x Boca Raton x 561.361.7205 x Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Old Calypso4900 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.279.2300 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch weekends.

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Padrino’s4Mission Bay Plaza x 20455 State Road 7 x Boca Raton x 561.451.1070 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Baja Cafe Uno488 Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x 561.394.5449 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Cantina Cabo4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.477.1899 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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MoQuila Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar499 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.394.9990 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Señor Burrito4513 N.E. 20th St. x Boca Raton x 561.347.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

MIDDLE EASTERN Mediterranean Grill4The Reserve x 9704 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.477.6969 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Turquoise4Royal Palm Place x 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.9969 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

sandwiches/DELI Ben’s Deli (kosher) 4 The Reserve x 9942 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.9963 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Boca Dolce Bakery & Café4 Lakeside Centre x 8202 Glades Rd. x 561.479.4011 x Breakfast and Lunch daily.

Eilat Café (kosher)4Wharfside Plaza x 6853 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.368.6880 x Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday. Closed Friday-Sunday.

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The Gelato Shop Perini48177 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561-716-0389 Lunch Monday-Friday.

Grill Time (kosher)48177 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.482.3699 x Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday, Lunch only Friday.

Kosher Marketplace4 22191 Powerline Rd., #5A x Boca Raton x 561.391.3318 x Call for hours.

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Old School Bakery & Cafe4 814 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.8059 x Breakfast daily.

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 4 Polo Shops x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.241.590342200 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.41814Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9911 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

seafood Atlantic Fish Grill4 14820 Military Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.638.8338 x Dinner nightly.

Boston’s on the Beach4 40 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.278.3364 x Breakfast SaturdaySunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Busch’s Seafood4840 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.7600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

CITY FISH MARKET47940 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.487.1600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

City Oyster4213 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.0220 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

J & J Raw Bar4634 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3390 x Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday only.

Jake’s Stone Crab4Royal Palm Plaza x 514 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.347.1055 x Lunch Friday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

Legal Sea Foods4Town Center x 6000 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.2112 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

McCormick & Schmick’s4 University Commons x 1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.394.2428 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Sunday.

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Truluck’s4Mizner Park x 351 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.391.0755 x Dinner nightly.

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Andrew Stevovich: The Truth About Lola, is an exhibition of more than 75 paintings and drawings covering Stevovich’s relationship and inspiration drawn from 20th-century German Expressionism.

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wo prominent exhibitions are the stars of the Boca Raton Museum of Art through May 31st.

The museum explores the realm of man and nature with the comprehensive exhibition Cleve Gray: Man and Nature, which opened in March.

This extensive retrospective of noted American painter Cleve Gray (1918-2004) presents more than 32 abstract paintings completed between 1975 and 2004. Viewers can experience the full evolution of Gray’s work as he developed his signature color-based abstraction.

Andrew Stevovich: The Truth About Lola, is an exhibition of more than 75 paintings and drawings covering Stevovich’s relationship and inspiration drawn from 20th-century German Expressionism. Lurking behind the figures’ shifty gazes are nightclubs, neon, card games and cocktails, all captured with an air of alienated decadence linking Stevovich directly to the tradition of artists like George Grosz and Max Beckman, known for their jaundiced looks at cafe society.

Many of Stevovich’s paintings – including the title piece of the exhibition, The Truth About Lola, delve into the realm of theater, parties and entertainment, often with seemingly less-than-satisfactory results. Stevovich (born in Austria in 1948) considers himself to be an abstract painter.

Top to Bottom: Andrew Stevovich (Austrian, 1948 - ),The Truth About Lola, 1987, oil on linen, 32 x 42 inches. Courtesy of Adelson Galleries.

Cleve Gray (American, 1918-2004), Dispersal of the Square #9, 2003, mixed media on canvas, courtesy of the estate of the artist.

Cleve Gray (American, 1918-2004), Death of the Eagle, 1977, acrylic on canvas, 70 x 72 inches. From the St. Bernard’s School Collection, New York, NY. Courtesy of the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY.

The Boca Raton Museum of Art has evolved into one of the leading cultural institutions in South Florida, achieving international recognition as a world-class visual arts institution, presenting dynamic traveling exhibitions from acclaimed and emerging artists and an outstanding permanent collection.

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Got Game Foundation’s Charity Basketball Game Raises Funds

He says he was inspired to create the event after reading the book Season of Life, written by his friend and former high school basketball teammate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Marx. The book is about positive coaching, legacy and giving back to the community.

Len Edelman was inspired to create the event after reading the book Season of Life, written by his friend and former high school basketball teammate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Marx.

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he Len and Catharine Edelman Family Foundation’s recent “Building for Others” Charity Basketball game raised nearly $5,000 for the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

The game was a rematch of the Boca Hoops Girls 13, a team of the girls’ championship recreation league game. Len Edelman was the head coach of his daughter Hannah’s Blue Crush championship team.

“There are lot of parents and coaches that need to read this book,” Edelman said. “They get so carried away at games and push their kids so hard that the kids end up miserable and give up the sport. I see coaches all over town that still adhere to the knock ’em down to build ’em up style of coaching. I still see parents that are way out of control.”

He said the book helped him put things into perspective and gave him a chance to reflect on his life and the

overall importance of things. He and his wife, Catharine, have been Boca Raton residents since 1990 and started their family foundation in 2008 as a way to give back to the community.

All three of their children are celebrating their bar mitzvahs in Israel this year and the tournament was their family mitzvah project.

For more than three decades, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers has provided quality child care and family support services for economically disadvantaged families. Its goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of young children from economically challenged families in the community. O For more information, please call 561-4823006 or 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org.

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Three years ago, due to troubling pre-cancerous biopsy results, I made a decision to deal with an increased threat of breast cancer and undergo a subcutaneous mastectomy.

For my husband Steve and I, this was a no-brainer. Our beautiful children, Lauren and Jordan, were respectively two and a half and nine months old at the time. Anything I could do to prevent or lower my risk of breast cancer was my first priority. We thought we had taken radical, prophylactic steps against breast cancer and closed the book on that chapter of our life. Isn’t it funny how life doesn’t always work according to your plan?

Kim Greenbaum— Breast Cancer Survivor

A year later, coincidentally, the night before my followup mammogram, I felt a lump under my arm and knew immediately that something was not right. I had almost chosen to ignore it because I was sure that it couldn’t be cancer as that was the side that I had undergone the mastectomy. It took an ultrasound to find the mass, located in the axillary breast tissue under my arm. The doctor was cautiously optimistic that it could be an infection in my lymph nodes, but I opted to undergo a biopsy immediately.

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Nothing can ever prepare you for what I now refer to as “the face of bad news.” I had seen it several times before, and now waking up from surgery, the concern in my doctor’s eyes told me the news wasn’t good. Two days later, while our two-year old son Jordan was bouncing in my lap at a music class, my doctor called with the unimaginable news we had been dreading. At 39 years old, and with no family history, I had breast cancer. Additional surgery and three long weeks of waiting revealed invasive breast cancer. Amazingly, the cancer hadn’t spread to my lymph nodes.

The Go Pink Challenge is a philanthropic initiative created by Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation to promote community education, public awareness and fundraising efforts on behalf of breast cancer prevention and treatment. By empowering women throughout our community, it is our goal to raise the necessary funds to support the technological, programmatic and research needs of Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness Center for Breast Care and the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, advancing the care of women for generations to come.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Go Pink Challenge, please call BRCH Foundation at 561.955.4142.

As difficult as the diagnosis of cancer is to receive, the news itself is nothing compared to the paralyzing fear a mother feels when she thinks about how it will affect her children. Thankfully, after completing radiation and responding well to cancer drugs I remain healthy, cancerfree and determined to do all I can in the fight against breast cancer.

The knowledge that early detection is essential, it is critical that young women obtain the information that can save their lives. I owe my life to early detection, health services and support. It is my personal mission to ensure that other young women have the same chance at life that I did!

I look forward to a time when my children can say, “Our mom survived this thing people used to get, called breast cancer.”

The Power of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon Presented by Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation April 29, 2009 Broken Sound Country Club The mission of The Power of Pink is to empower young women to make knowledgeable decisions about themselves and their health. For more information about The Power of Pink, visit www.thepowerofpinkfl.com.

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THE GENETIC CONNECTION …BRCA1 and BRCA2

“In women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation,

research has found that prophylactic removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes can reduce the relative risk of breast cancer by approximately 50 percent, and the risk of ovarian and fallopian tube cancer by approximately 80 percent,” says Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director of the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital.

Thousands of breast cancer survivors have hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome.

Most are at risk for ovarian cancer simply because they have family members who’ve also had breast or ovarian cancer.

pected in up to a quarter of all breast and ovarian cancer cases.

The statistics are overwhelming.

Women in the general population have a 1 – 2 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer during

The statistics are overwhelming.

Women in the general population have a 1 – 2 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer during their lifetime.

Women with a family history of both cancers may have a mutation in one of two genes, BRCA1 or BRCA2 ~ and those of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a 10 times greater chance of inheriting the mutations. Overall, only about 5 percent of women have BRCA mutations, yet heredity is sus-

their lifetime. However, in women with the BRCA1 gene, the percentage goes up to 39 percent.

Another issue is the prevention of breast cancer by ovarian cancer survivors. Women with ovarian cancer who test positive for BRCA gene

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mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and may consider preventive mastectomy. “This recent scientific reporting helps to clarify the importance of testing for BRCA because it more clearly defines the advantages of a prevention approach,” says Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director for

Genetic Testing…An Ounce Of Prevention A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for specific changes in genes that help control normal cell growth. Finding changes in these genes, called BRCA1 and BRCA2, can help determine your chance of developing breast cancer. A BRCA gene test does not test for cancer itself. This test is only done for people with a strong family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, and sometimes for those who already have one of these diseases. Genetic counseling before and after a BRCA test is very important to help you understand the benefits, risks, and possible outcomes of the test.

Some experts recommend gene tests for women who are Ashkenazi Jews (Jews whose ancestors came from Eastern Europe) if they have one or both of the following:

» Any first-degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer. First-degree relatives are parents, sisters and brothers, and children

» Two second-degree relatives (on the same side of the family) with breast or ovarian cancer.

Second-degree relatives are aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and grandparents

the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness, Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital.

Overall, the chances of getting ovarian cancer are much lower than the risk of breast cancer. One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, while only one in 68 will have ovarian cancer. “A woman who learns she has a BRCA gene mutation is at a high risk for breast and ovarian cancer,” says Morrell. “It is extremely encouraging to know that surgical removal of the ovaries before age 50 can not only dramatically lower the risk of ovarian cancer, but also appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer,” she continued.

Having an increased risk for any cancer does not mean you will ultimately contract breast or ovarian cancer. Family history is only one known indicator of your overall cancer risk, along with obesity and lack of exercise, which are two variables that you can control.

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care centers focusing on the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer: The Center for Breast Care at the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness and the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. This extraordinary level of care means that women throughout South Florida no longer have to travel long distances to receive the kind of care and attention available at the nation’s top medical centers. Today, our physicians are participating in leading edge research that will impact women around the globe, and our imaging centers utilize the most advanced technology found in South Florida.

The Institute For Women’s Health & Wellness Center For Breast Care Annually, the Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital performs more than 90,000 procedures to detect breast cancer including more than 66,000 screening mammograms.

The Center is a fully accredited, comprehensive multimodality center that offers screening, education, diagnostic testing and prevention in one convenient location. Under the direction of the two medical directors - Kathy Schilling, M.D. a radiologist, and Louise Morrell, M.D. an oncologist and specialist in high-risk genetic screening - the Center for Breast Care is recognized for advanced biopsy techniques and

its industry status as a multimodality center, offering multiple evaluation methods in one location. Radiologists are all fellowship-trained in breast imaging and have more than 85 years of combined experience.

An expert team of specialists uses state-of-the art breast imaging technology to pinpoint possible areas of concern at earlier, more treatable stages. Patients are offered the opportunity to receive their mammogram results the same day, as well as those of additional imaging studies if necessary. The Center for Breast Care also operates two satellite offices in Boca Raton and in Deerfield Beach.

The Magic of Multimodality Cancer Treatment What do the nation’s preeminent cancer programs like Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York, Dana-Farber in Boston, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and M.D. Anderson in Houston have in common with your community hospital in Boca Raton?

All of those programs, including the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Community Hospital, are multimodality centers where patients are seen by multiple subspecialists at the same location on the same visit. Multimodality clinics are the hallmark of the nation’s outstanding cancer centers. At the Lynn Cancer Institute, they are integral to providing the highest quality care.

At the first visit to a dedicated multimodality center, the patient is seen by multiple subspecialists in genetics, surgery, radiation and medical oncology, pathology and imaging, as well as ancillary personnel in nursing, social work, nutrition and clinical research. Social workers and care coordinators offer support and education through group and individual counseling and research nurses improve the patients’ access to clinical trials and facilities.

By the time the patient leaves a treatment plan has been formulated.

In cancer centers without multimodality clinics, patients are responsible for researching and finding their own cancer specialists, scheduling their own appointments and treatments and often see multiple physicians in multiple locations a process that could take weeks and sometimes months. In a recent study conducted by the Lynn Cancer Institute, a typical cancer patient drives approximately 450 miles during the course of their cancer treatment.

“The real ‘magic’ of multimodality,” says Dr. Philip Smith, medical director of the Lynn Cancer Institute “is that in many cases, time saved means lives saved.” Research has shown that time is of the essence in treating cancer. The earlier cancer is discovered and treatment begins, the better the outcome for the patient.

“In addition, when patients are seen in a setting where cancer research is ongoing, with physicians exchanging knowledge and best practices, the benefit to our patients is dramatically impacted,” says Smith.

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Luncheon on April 24th at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Proceeds from the event will benefit the children of Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

Chosen to receive the “2009 Biggest Heart Awardâ€? is Duane Stiller, a longtime community benefactor. The contributions of the nominees for the “2009 Outstanding Service Awardâ€? are exceptional, impacting lives in Boca Raton and beyond. Â

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Honorees and their nominating organizations are:  Paul Adkins, In The Pines; David  Aucamp, Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton; Jay Bell, Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services; Charles Deyo, Junior League of Boca Raton; Jay Di Pietro, Tri County Humane Society;  Seth Ellis, The Haven;  Gregory Fried, The Gift of Adoption; Francis Feeney, Pine Crest School;  Stephen Grabelsky, Donna Klein Jewish Academy;  Jim Heverin, Boca Raton Police Services Department;  Herb Kayne,  Lynn University Friends of the Conservatory of Music;  George Magalios, Milagro Center; Abdol Moabery,  Saint Andrew’s School;  John Moran, Hearts and Hope;  Randy Nobles, The Golden Bell Education Foundation; Eugene Pargh, Simon Wiesenthal Center;  Harold Perper, Lynn University;  Gary Peters, Boca Helping Hands;  Donald Ross, Mae Volen Senior Center; Lee Steinberg, American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter and Al Travasos, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

Lynn Hover, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus, Boca Raton, and Teri Hardin, vice president and general manager of Bloomingdale’s at Town Center, are co-chairing the event. For more than three decades, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers has provided quality child care and family support services for economically disadvantaged families. O

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Gift Of Gratitude Jewish National Fund Holds Thank You Event

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ewish National Fund recently held an evening of great celebration as the organization thanked its major donors from across the United States. The “Thank You” event reception was hosted by David Polen, JNF vice chair of major gifts at St. Andrews Country Club.

JNF CEO Russell Robinson, along with Polen, thanked guests for attending and joining with JNF in its privileged mission as “caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf of its owners – Jewish people everywhere.”

David Polen and Dr. Sherri Bluth

Also speaking at the event was Dr. Ra’anan Gissin, Middle East scholar and former spokesman to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Israeli Ambassador Gabriela Shalev. Dr. Gissin spoke about the vital work of JNF in Israel and both speakers thanked guests for their important contributions that will help to secure a strong Jewish homeland now and for future generations.

From its inception, JNF was charged with the task of fund-raising in Jewish communities for the purpose of purchasing land in Eretz Yisrael to create a homeland for the Jewish people. JNF’s signature Blue Boxes, which were used to collect the necessary funds, are now known worldwide as a symbol of Zionism.

JNF’s work is evident in every facet of life in Israel, from beautiful forests and vital reservoirs to the innovative farming techniques being used on kibbutzim throughout the nation. While JNF has been instrumental in realizing the Zionist dream, the challenge of developing and protecting the land grows everyday.

Today, the organization has made security a priority, announcing in 2001 a $10 million initiative to build security bypass roads along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. O

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Medical Merits Lois Pope Presents Award To Dr. Paul Farmer

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rominent philanthropist Lois Pope has presented The Lois Pope LIFE International Achievement Award to Dr. Paul Farmer, renowned Harvard Medical School anthropologist and infectious disease specialist. The award was made at a recent ceremony held at the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the University Of Miami’s Miller School Of Medicine.

Dr. Farmer, whose philosophy is “the only real nation is humanity,” is known for his groundbreaking and innovative community-based treatment strategies for AIDS and tuberculosis in impoverished African countries and elsewhere. He has successfully challenged policy makers and critics who claim that quality health care is impossible to deliver in resourcepoor settings.

Bernard Fogel, Lois Pope, Paul Pope, Donna Shalala, Dr. Paul Farmer and Pascal Goldschmidt

“Just as in the past, we’re bestowing the award on a unique and fascinating member of the medical profession. Perhaps the best way to describe this complex and talented man is by the simple phrase they used to describe him in the New York Times bestseller about his life and work, Mountains Beyond Mountains – the author Tracy Kidder called him a man whose quest is to cure the world,” said Lois Pope, founder of the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE). “That succinctly and perfectly describes the monumental work and legacy of our 2009 LIFE International Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Paul Farmer.”

Added Pope, “First of all, when I say the man is a genius, I use that word precisely and with a capital ‘G’ as he is a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.”

Established in 1999, the Lois Pope LIFE International Achievement Award honors outstanding scientists who have made possible significant medical breakthroughs. The honor, which comes with a $100,000 research award, is presented annually by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and has awarded $1,700,000 since its inception. O

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Cold Cash Snowflake Event Raises Funds For School S

t. Paul Lutheran School raised $37,000 at its annual Snowflake 5K Run/Walk and new Snowflake Gala. The Snowflake Run/Walk, a 5K foot race held at St. Paul Lutheran, welcomed 90 runners and raised $2,100 for new equipment for the school.

Event Chair Susan Franskousky noted that runner Chris Doane came in first place for the men at a time of 18.55 minutes, followed by Brain Diener with a time of 19.04 minutes. A round of golf for four was given to the first-place finisher with a gift certificate to Runner’s Edge for second place.

In the women’s race, Diane Sunderland finished with a time of 22.30 minutes and received a $50 massage certificate. Kara Janzen finished second at 23.04 minutes and received a Runner’s Edge gift certificate.

St. Paul third graders Hannah Hole, Amelia Zook and Sofia Cruzan

“Our second annual Snowflake 5K walk/run was a great success,” said Franskousky. “We had enthusiastic participants and volunteers. It was a fun-filled morning of fast-paced fitness and fellowship.”

The new Snowflake Gala, held at the Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton raised more than $35,000.

“We had an elegant night of dining, dancing and fund-raising with friends and families of St. Paul Lutheran School,” said Lauren Issacson, event cochair who worked with co-chair Robin Schnars. “The event raised funds that will go toward enhancing our campus security and enrich our children’s classrooms with updated technology.”

Established in 1962, St. Paul Lutheran School strives to provide quality Christian education for children 3 years old through eighth grade. Along with providing children with instruction in the Christian faith, St. Paul Lutheran School emphasizes excellence in language arts, mathematics, natural sciences, fine arts, physical education and a variety of other extracurricular activities. O

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Good Green ForEverglades Benefit Generates $1.9 Million For Restoration

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early $2 million from 620 benefactors was raised for The Everglades Foundation at its fourth annual ForEverglades Benefit, held recently at The Breakers in Palm Beach.

The talents of event host comedian/actor/director Wil Shriner were appreciated at the Foundation’s benefit, which honored Carl Hiaasen and attracted such luminaries as Thalia, Jimmy Buffet, Jack Nicklaus, Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross and others.

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“The pending U.S. Sugar Corporation land acquisition will provide us with the opportunity to protect our water supply and natural resources while creating hundreds of good paying jobs on restoration projects,” said Kirk Fordham, CEO of the Everglades Foundation. “This was our bestattended event ever. Foundation supporters who cherish our waterways, our parks and other natural resources realize this was a fantastic opportunity to support the work we do to preserve a national treasure.”

Event proceeds support critically needed scientific research initiatives that advance Everglades restoration. The board of directors of the Everglades Foundation fund 100 percent of the foundation’s fund-raising and administrative costs – resulting in all contributions for the benefit being used entirely for Everglades restoration programs.

Benefit co-chairs were Thalia and Tommy Mottola, Cindi and Nick Bollettieri, Elaine and Ken Langone and Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones. David Ober and Lia Reed led the benefit’s dinner committee.

The Everglades Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to protecting and restoring one of the world’s unique natural ecosystems that provides economic, recreational and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people who depend on its future health. O

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Honored guests and major donors Peter and Anne Vegso, Norman and Nita Shapiro, architect Derek VanderPloeg, interior designer Lisa VanderPloeg and Stiles Construction president Timothy Moore, along with Executive Director Don Stewart and two former Haven residents participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that announced the cottage’s official reopening.

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The Haven, founded in 1976, is a group home for adolescent boys, ages 9 to 17, who have been removed from abusive and neglectful homes and placed in protective care by the State of Florida. From their five-acre campus in Boca Raton, the Haven provides programs designed to foster the development of each young man’s self-esteem and independence. The Haven is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and recently received its fourth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a national charity watchdog group. O

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nder a bright, sunlit sky a promising future unfolded recently for the adolescent boys at The Haven. The re-dedication of The Haven’s Cottage 4 was celebrated by notable guests, friends and supporters who gathered to see the incredible transformation.

Funded by a gift from The Vegso Family Foundation, the cottage redevelopment also benefited from the efforts of General Contractor Stiles Corporation, who rallied donated services from more than a dozen subcontractors and suppliers. Complimentary architectural and interior design expertise and services were the very special contributions of the VanderPloegs. The newly renovated, hurricane-resistant cottage will be home to 12 young men. Single and double rooms, a computer suite, living and dining area, a modern kitchen and spacious bathroom complete the cottage that was first built in 2000, a gift from Norman and Nita Shapiro.

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Pretty In Pink Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation’s Fund-Raiser A Success

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he Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation, the only 501(c)3 South Florida foundation that has been providing direct financial assistance to women suffering from breast cancer since 1999, recently held its first “Pretty in Pink” party at Forte restaurant in West Palm Beach. The evening, which featured ’80s-inspired fashions, along with fund-raising through ticket sales and other donations garnered more than $6,000.

The fund-raiser was organized by The Gab Group, and attracted more than 200 guests, all of whom enjoyed a fashion show styled by Jennifer Haley, founder of Delray Beach’s Trilogy Boutique, and a retro breakdance performance by Gum Unda Da Table. Guests also were treated to gourmet hors d’oeuvres and “The Connie,” a specialty cocktail featuring Nuvo Sparkling Pink Vodka Liqueur.

Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy Florida’s Premier Accelerated Early Learning Center Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy is simply the most outstanding pre-school of its kind. We specialize exclusively in children from the ages of 12 months to 5 years of age. Our program encourages children to explore their environment, become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and encourage language and listening skills by developing opportunities for active communication and questioning.

The evening’s festivities also included a touching spoken-word poetry reading about breast cancer called Breathe, performed by HBO Def Poet Asia. The night culminated with a surprise cake by famed baker Ana Paz, who brought out cupcakes with candles as a celebration of life. Guests left with Trilogy Boutique tote bags filled with Kroma Telia-Face Lifting Potion, Kroma Meringue All-Natural Lip Gloss and more. Sponsors for the night included Corbato Photography, Creative Video Productions, Leather Rock Bands and BraStraps.com.

Laurie Goodale, Omah Padron, Jamie Goodale, Yara Vega, Jayson French, Debra Moore and Susan Angelocci Kingcade

“Pretty in Pink was a meaningful event for us,” says Connie Foundation President Debra Moore. “It gave us an opportunity to raise money and re-ignite community awareness for the foundation so we can continue to financially assist local women with breast cancer. Connie would have loved this party, and it was so special to have her daughters Laurie and Jamie here to celebrate.”

Founded in honor of Connie J. Goodale, who passed away from breast cancer in 2001, the Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation’s goals are to assist local families affected by breast cancer with financial assistance and support in dealing with problems relating to this disease. To date, the Connie J. Goodale Foundation has more than $100,000. O

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Sand Arrival The Beach Club At Boca Raton Resort Re-Opens

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he 212-room Beach Club at Boca Raton Resort & Club has re-opened with all amenities fully operational following an extensive transformation.

Inspired by its stunning oceanfront location on one-half mile of private beach across the Intracoastal Waterway from the main resort, the re-design coincides with anticipated plans for the Resort & Club to join The Waldorf Astoria Collection.

“We’re delighted to present our redesigned Beach Club,” said Stephen J. Ast, president of the Boca Raton Resort & Club. “We now offer modern travelers an unrivaled full-service beach resort experience on Florida’s Gold Coast, complete with world-class dining, spa, golf and tennis.”

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“We’re delighted to present our redesigned Beach Club.

We now offer modern travelers an unrivaled full-service beach resort experience on Florida’s Gold Coast, complete with world-class dining, spa, golf and tennis.”

-- Stephen J. Ast, President, Boca Raton Resort & Club

The Boca Beach Club features a relocated entrance, new third floor lobby and reception area with striking ocean views, redesigned cabana-style guestrooms and suites, new fitness center, new Camp Boca children’s activity center, three new restaurants, new meeting and ballroom space, three new outdoor pools with signature lounge areas, new private poolside cabanas and new in-sand beach lounges. All showcase the refreshing contemporary style of designer Fiona Thompson of London’s Richmond International that mixes sleek European sensibility with South Florida beach chic.

The Boca Raton Resort & Club was established in 1926 as a luxury resort with Mediterranean-style architecture by Addison Mizner, whose ambition was for it to become “the greatest resort in the world.” Set within a backdrop of casual elegance, the resort’s amenities include a half-mile stretch of private beach, the acclaimed Spa Palazzo, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 30 tennis courts, full-service 32-slip marina, seven pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers and a variety of water sports. The resort offers a vast array of dining options and a full range of activities, including a comprehensive children’s program. O

i For more information, please call 888-495-BOCA or 561-447-3000, or visit bocabeachclub.com or bocaresort.com.

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April 26 Funnyman Denis Leary, co-creator and star of FX’s Emmy-nominated series Rescue Me, studied acting at Emerson College in Boston before becoming a magazine writer and hitting the comedy circuit. In 1990, he wrote his successful one-man show, No Cure for Cancer, and went on to appear in films including Wag the Dog. Suicide Kings and HBO’s Recount, as well as TV shows such as ABC’s The Job. The gravelly voiced comic will get back to his foul-mouthed, stream-of-conscience roots when he performs during his The Rescue Me Comedy Tour at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on April 26th.

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venues Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; carnivalcenter.org

April 11 Juan De Marcos and The Afro-Cuban All Stars (Knight Concert Hall) Show begins at 8 p.m.

April 16-19 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) Show times vary.

April 18 Sonny Rollins (Knight Concert Hall) The jazz legend and his band perform. Show begins at 8 p.m.

Awesome Foursome: Fleetwood Mac’s Hits Tour 2009 comes to BankAtlantic Center on April 23rd.

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Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org April 1-31 U2 3D This film features a live U2 concert. Show times vary.

Under The Sea 3D This film explores the impact global climate change has had on the ocean. Show times vary.

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April 10 Yanni Voices AmericanAirlines Arena Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.

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The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org April 8-May 3 Jersey Boys (Au-Rene Theater) The success story of The Four Seasons. Show times vary.

Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 800-937-0010; seminolehardrockhollywood.com April 26 The Rescue Me Comedy Tour Featuring Denis Leary Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Parker Playhouse

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April 26 A Ukranian Montage (Amaturo Theater) Authentic Ukrainian folk dance and song. Show begins at 2 p.m.

April 10 One Night Of Queen–Gary Mullen And The Works Relive the unforgettable music of Queen in a concert guaranteed to rock you! Show begins at 8 p.m.

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April 17 Chuck Mangione Show begins at 8 p.m.

2267 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, 305-623-6100; dolphinsstadium.com April 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26 Florida Marlins Baseball Game times vary.

April 20 Goodnight Moon And The Runaway Bunny–Smart Stage Series Whimsical puppetry and evocative original writing highlight the classic children’s books. Show times vary.

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April 16 The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Successful Women In Business Luncheon The speaker: Phyllis Cosgrave, president of CorpSource Solutions. Takes place at the Ocean Breeze Golf & Country Club. Starts at noon. Tickets range from $25 to $50 and must be purchased online in advance. For more information, call 561-395-4433 or visit bocaratonchamber.com.

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April 13, 20, 27 Monday At The Movies Enjoy a classic film at the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center. Starts at 1 p.m. For more information, call 561-5582520 or visit levisjcc.org.

April 19 Annual Temple Beth El Brotherhood Golf Classic Boca Lago Country Club hosts this year’s event, where Steve and Dana Brown of Brown’s Interior Design will be honored for their community service. Takes place at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-3918900 or visit tbeboca.org.

April 19 Annual Sandoway Cup Golf Tournament The Sandoway House Nature Center hosts the event at The Breakers’ Rees Jones course. Takes place at noon. Fee is $225 per golfer and $900 for a foursome. Includes lunch, cocktails, buffet dinner, goody bags and prizes. For more information, call 561274-7263 or visit sandowayhouse.org.

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04.09 APRIL 20 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Care On The Fairways Golf Outing Enjoy brunch, golf at the PGA National Resort & Spa, live and silent auctions and a cocktail reception. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s programs and services nationwide. Space is limited. For more information, call 866AFA-8484 or visit alzfdn.org.

APRIL 21 Robb & Stucky’s Brown Bag Lunches Chef Christian has just the recipe to spruce up those brown-bag lunches. Takes place at 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach Gardens store.

For more information, call 866-206-3840.

APRIL 23 Western American National Parks Physicist and nature photographer Dr. Jerry Saxon hosts a photographic journey from Alaska to the Rocky Mountains. Takes place at the Delray Beach Library. For more information, call 561-266-9490 or visit delraylibrary.org.

APRIL 23-27 The Conservatory At Lynn University Presents The Third Annual New Music Celebration Takes place at Lynn’s AmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall in the de Hoernle International Center. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Prices vary. For more information, call 561237-9000 or visit lynn.edu.

APRIL 24 THROUGH JUNE 14 Edward Albee’s At Home At The Zoo Palm Beach Dramaworks presents this taunting and mesmerizing work. For more information, 561-514-4042 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org.

APRIL 24 8th Annual Men With Caring Hearts Awards Luncheon Presented by Florence Fuller Child Development Centers and held at Woodfield Country Club. Takes place at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org.

APRIL 24-26 9th Annual Short Play Reading Festival The Boca Raton Theatre Guild hosts this presentation of original 10-minute plays and monologues. Takes place at Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-3473948 or visit bocaratontheatreguild.org. O

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Retro-Fit Your Wall Unit For A New, Larger Hi-Def Flat Screen TV! Want the newest high-definition flat-screen TV, but it doesn’t fit into your existing entertainment unit? M. Heller’s answer is to take your old unit and “Retro-Fit It!”.

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Donation Made In Honor Of West Boca Medical Center Emergency Department Doctor A very grateful patient made a donation to the West Boca Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary, Inc. in honor of Dr. Hunter Brown, WBMC Emergency Department doctor. Patient Paula Mordoh believes the only reason she is alive today is because of the vigilance of Dr. Brown. Her donation will go toward the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund. West Boca Medical Center, 21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton, 866-904-9262; westbocamedctr.com.

Tobak’s Fine Jewelry …

Where All Your Jewelry Desires And Dreams Come True Tobak’s prides themselves on an excellent reputation and superior customer service; this allows them to cater to Boca Raton’s most sophisticated residents and visitors.

Affordable elegance in fine jewelry, fine diamonds and gemstones can be found at Tobak’s Fine Jewelry. Tobak’s Fine Jewelry, 6363 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-998-8363; tobakjewelers.com.

The Mae Volen Senior Center Receives National Accreditation

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The Mae Volen Senior Center is now among the very short list of centers in Florida accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers – as of January 2009 they are the eighth actively accredited center in the state. Out of 15,000-plus senior centers across the country, only 144, including The Mae Volen Senior Center, are currently accredited by NISC, a unit of the National Council on Aging. The Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc., 1515 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 561-395-8920; maevolen.com.

Pope John Paul II High School Hall Of Fame Dr. William M. DeMarchi, a prominent internist practicing in Boca Raton and Coral Springs, was admitted into the Pope John Paul II High School Hall of Fame at the Delray Beach Marriott. Dr. Demarchi is an alumnus from the class of 1985. Dr. William M. DeMarchi, 9878 Clint Moore Rd., Suite 202, Boca Raton, 561-451-2454.

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Alvarez Luis A

Kleopa Michael

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19249 Bay Leaf Ct

Wong Anson H

Fcdb 820 Reo LLC

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20095 W Key Dr

Rolnick Lee & Jewel

Robertson Gregory B & Jennifer

$435,000

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Broken Sound CC

2400 NW 53rd St

Goldberg Susan

Gosen Enrique

$625,000

$657,500

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Broken Sound CC - Fairway Landing 2189 NW 59th St

Jacobson Mark T Trust

Straus Arnold M & Edith B

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Jacobson Mark T Trust

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2627 NW 64th Blvd

Lexington Estates

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Stein Lawrence & Amy K

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Lexington Estates

10123 Umberland Pl

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Santinello Joseph C

Palm Beach Farms

1020 SW 15th St

Mueller Gerd F & Kay R

Imperatore Sandra

$310,000

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Palm Beach Farms

1560 SW 17th St

Damron Leslie

Consumer Solutions Reo LLC

$472,500

$920,000

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Parkside

819 Parkside Cir N

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$600,000

$181,000

19-Dec-94

Spanish River Land Co (The Estates) 839 Sevilla Dr

Scott Rebecca J

Kinsey John T & Susan M

Clawson Steven P & Robin B

McCloskey John E & Sherri L

St Andrews Country Club

17017 Brookwood Dr

White Helene N

Roth Nancy A

$427,144

27-Jun-97

The Shores

11464 Sea Grass Cir

Barker Stephen L & Hilary M

Gray William & Melanie G

$391,000

$326,000

31-Jan-00

$1,050,000

$715,000

28-Aug-00

$977,930

$750,000

5-Aug-03

Woodfield CC - Hamptons

3153 Westminster Dr

Colman Warren J & Chantal

Kendall Richard & Barbara

Woodfield Hunt Club 02

4430 Woodfield Blvd

Stadler Ziva

Griffith D Keith

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very week I visit Dottie, a friend I’ve known almost my entire life. I knew her when I was a little girl, and I knew her son, Billy, who is a little younger than me. I knew her from the Community Methodist Church, which was located on Royal Palm Road, and from the Boca Raton School, where Billy and I shared classrooms. My parents also knew Dottie and her husband. Our town was really small back in the ’40s and ’50s, and most everyone knew everyone else.

I remember that Dottie helped our teacher, Mrs. Giganti, with the school’s Brownie and Girl Scout troops. When she was pregnant with her second son, Richard, she let us girls put our hands on her protruding tummy so we could feel him kicking. One year she helped create a wagon to carry the scout troops in the annual Gladiolus Festival parade in Delray Beach. It was beautiful!

Draped in pink and green fluff, it set off the girls’ green uniforms as they tossed flowers to the crowd.

As I grew up and went to college, followed by marriage and children, we didn’t see much of each other.

But then I began attending the semi-annual Pioneer Club meetings, taking my parents because

they enjoyed them so much. It was great to see folks I hadn’t seen for years, to hear stories from the past … and I reconnected with Dottie.

My parents have since passed away, but I still attend the meetings. And I try to meet with Dottie every Wednesday afternoon. We play Rummikub; it’s fun and keeps us on our toes. Sometimes Dottie shares stories from church or the Brownies, or about her sons. Dottie, 92, fills a gap left by the deaths of my mother and father. You’d never guess her age! She’s lovely and sharp as a tack. We share a lot of the same memories from our early days in Boca Raton.

Recently, she reminisced about the beautiful Christmas tableau held one year at our school’s auditorium.

It featured large wooden frames built with cheesecloth screens; the screens were backlit with bright lights so only silhouettes of the angels or shepherds could be seen as the church choir sang a carol or someone read a poem or scripture.

Dottie made a lot of the costumes.

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I try to meet with Dottie every Wednesday afternoon. We play Rummikub; it’s fun and keeps us on our toes. Sometimes Dottie shares stories from church or the Brownies, or about her sons.

Dottie, 92, fills a gap left by the deaths of my mother and father.

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To learn more about the history of Boca Raton, visit Old Town Hall at 71 North Federal Highway, call 561-395-6766 or visit bocahistory.org.

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