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Children’s Health Report

Four Issues All Parents Must Know

Bully Busters

Protecting Our Kids From School Violence

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features Hubba, Hubba…

Hubbies!

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Busting The Bullies

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What A Trip

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Children’s Health Report

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Meet Boca Raton’s Hottest Husbands 2010

As Violence Escalates In South Florida Schools, How Can We Protect Our Children?

There’s Nothing Ordinary About These Family Vacations

The Four Vital Issues All Parents Must Know

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departments Observed Hot Stuff & The People Who Make It Happen 17 The Buzz 22 Trends 24 La Vida Boca

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Media Blitz The Quintessential Arts Report 27 On Screen 28 In Print 32 On Scene That’s Life A Guide To Personal Growth 37 Relations 40 Parents 44 Destinations Taste The Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants 97 Bites 98 Family Recipes 100 Review 104 Listings

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Happenings The Essential Social Digest 117 Around Town 127 Calendar 132 Flash FYI cool cars, Local notables & real deals 139 Hot Wheels 140 Now & Noteworthy 142 At Home

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Giving BACK Charity Never Goes Out Of Style 144

On THE cover: Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Cheryl Hines Photography By Kimberly Metz

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HUBBA, HUBBA… HUBBIES!

Boca Raton’s Hottest Husbands 2010

WHAT A TRIP

THE FAMILY ISSUE

Great Family Escapes

CHILDREN’S HEALTH REPORT

Four Issues All Parents Must Know

BULLY BUSTERS

Protecting Our Kids From School Violence

AUGUST 2010

Curb Your Enthusiasm’s CHERYL HINES Chats About Show Biz, TV Hubby Larry David And Her Real “Crazy” Family

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ith summer vacation winding down, this is an excellent time to savor the company of loved ones and reflect on what family means to us. It’s in this spirit that we present our annual Family Issue, dedicated to all of Boca Raton’s moms, dads, kids, grandparents – and everyone in between!

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Cover girl and Miami Beach native Cheryl Hines plays the TV wife of the delightfully neurotic Larry David on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. In an exclusive interview with The Boca Raton Observer, Hines opens up about her hysterical off-screen relationship with the comedian (she says it’s like they’re really married), as well as her real “crazy” clan, which includes a husband, daughter and large extended family. Get to know her in Funny Lady (page 48).

Also in this issue, we pay annual homage to Boca Raton’s Hottest Husbands, always a reader favorite! Choosing just 12 men from the huge number of candidates submitted by their wives was extremely tough (we wish we had room for more!).

In the end, we think you’ll agree these guys truly deserve the honor. Check out this year’s winners in Hubba, Hubba… Hubbies! (page 54).

Still thinking of taking the family away this summer? Inside, we provide some fun and unique vacation suggestions – from an Australian treehouse to an Irish castle – that will have your kids thinking you’re the coolest parents on the planet. Can’t get away this summer? Not to worry – these trips are great any time of year. For inspiration, turn to What A Trip! (page 74).

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This being our Family-themed issue, we’d be remiss not to address some serious

topics, including violence in schools. Busting The Bullies, (page 68) tackles this all too prevalent problem, and addresses ways in which we can protect our kids. Inside, we also examine important children’s health issues all parents must understand in Children’s Health Report (page 80).

Summer is all about relaxing, kicking back and just being able to do things you don’t get to do all year. Kids are going to camp, families are taking great trips, couples are hitting the beach until the sun goes down, and most of all, people are creating precious lifetime memories. I’m happy to report that this summer I’m doing all of the above.

I highly recommend taking the time to relax, regroup and soak up the sun; try to clear your mind and get a jumpstart on the upcoming season.

And speaking of family (and coincidence!), I recently dined at my favorite New York Chinese restaurant with my sister and cousin and sat next to none other than Larry David, creator of Seinfeld, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and cover girl Cheryl Hines’ TV hubby. It was a true pleasure to meet this comedy icon and share the dish on how Hines describes him. We even got to chat about Del Boca Vista! What a treat! (and the dumplings weren’t bad either.)

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Comedian Richie Minervini, 56, has been making people laugh since college, when he’d good naturedly bust his buddies’ chops, and later, while performing in the Catskills of Long Island. Known for his squeaky clean humor, the married father of four hams it up on the silver screen (most recently appearing in Grown Ups, with Adam Sandler); in Las Vegas (with standing engagements at The Mirage) and on the national circuit (he owned The East Side Comedy Club in Long Island, which launched the careers of Jay Leno, Ray Romano, Kevin James and others). He performs at the New York Comedy Club in Boca Raton on August 6th and August 7th (561-470-6887; nyccboca.com). Meet the self-proclaimed “wacky uncle of comedy.”

What drew you to comedy?

“I loved watching Dean Martin on TV.” Describe your style.

“Loose, family-friendly, I’m the wacky uncle of comedy.”

Tell me your favorite familyfriendly joke.

“A cat goes ‘meow’ and mom goes ‘woof-woof.’ She tells her kid, ‘You see how good it is to

know a second language?’”

Name some of your recent films.

“Grown Ups (with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and others) and The Zookeeper, a new (yet-to-be released) film starring Kevin James and Maya Rudolph.

What was it like on the set of Grown Ups?

“Like being with friends from

summer camp. Sandler built a baseball field and a basketball court, and all the cast’s families would come for picnics every Saturday.”

Do you have family in South Florida?

“Most moved here in the ’50s and ’60s, and my brother (ESPN sportscaster Craig Minervini) is the announcer for the Florida Marlins and the Florida Panthers.” education

Made The Grade Four Palm Beach County educational institutions were included in Newsweek’s 2010 list of the 100 Best Public High Schools. According to the magazine, results are based on how well schools challenge students scholastically with advanced-placement and college-level courses and exams. Just 6 percent of all the public schools in the United States made the list. Locally, winners were Suncoast Community in Riviera Beach (No. 9), Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach (No. 61), Boca Raton Community in Boca Raton (No. 62) and Atlantic Community in Delray Beach (No. 89).

Source: Newsweek

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Uncle funny: Richie Minervini

Where do you live full time?

“Mostly planes and hotels, but home is in South Carolina.”

If you weren’t a comedian, what would you be doing?

“Five to 10. No, I’d probably be selling something for the good of the people.”

— Samantha Levy

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I always wanted to win for prom queen… People were very touched by what I’ve done.

I feel courageous.

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Flanagan High School Senior Omar Barilla, 19. After running for prom queen and becoming one of three finalists, school officials nixed his plans to attend in drag. Two days later, he was suspended for parking in a school visitor spot, leaving him ineligible to attend prom. After hearing of the Pembroke Pines student’s predicament, organizers of the Pridelines Youth Services Gay Prom extended an invite to Barilla. He accepted, wore a blue-sequin gown – and was crowned queen.

Source: The Miami Herald

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Bobby and Alyssa Diamond with their balloon creations

Family Blow-up

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We’re not full of hot air when we say the Diamond family runs an unusual business.

Boynton Beach residents Bobby and Alyssa Diamond, along with Alyssa’s sister, Judi, make their livings as balloon artists. We’re not talking Old School poodle sculptures, either. Picture a 5-foot Snow White balloon statue, a 2-foot-tall balloon hat or a life-size Miami Heat player (pick your favorite). The Diamonds even have a balloon they blow up and climb into (something worth seeing).

So… how does one end up a professional balloon artiste? Entertainment veteran Bobby taught himself the craft while working as a street performer on the New Jersey Boardwalk. After meeting Alyssa, a former insurance agent, at a nightclub (“Bobby was making balloons to try to impress me,” she recalls) and marrying her, the couple started their company, Balloon Masters Entertainment in

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1992. They went on to recruit Judi, win numerous awards and land weekly gigs for at least 10 restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties. They perform at parties, corporate Stats

The number of minutes kids ages 8 to 19 spend daily on computers, up from 27 minutes in 1999.

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation

events and trade shows, and most recently, Alyssa won the 2009 Marvin Harvey Visionary Scholarship, an honor bestowed on balloon professionals with outstanding talent.

— Samantha Levy

For more information, call 561-734-6613 or visit balloonmasterz.com.

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Justin Time South Florida can claim yet another celebrity connection (because we can never have too many): Singer/actor Justin Timberlake, along with best buddy/cofounder Trace Ayala, plans to open a William Rast clothing store at Aventura Mall this month. The 1,520-square-foot shop will offer the line’s signature denim pieces, plus leather goods, outerwear, knits and more for men and women. It’s the William Rast brand’s fourth store, and the first outside of California. The line is also carried in toptier department stores.

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Cause For Paws Oddball

There’s a dog fight brewing in Miami Beach, and with millions at stake, it’s nothing to bark at.

When socialite Gail Posner, daughter of the late corporate titan Victor Posner, died earlier this year, she bequeathed a large chunk of her estate – including an $8.3 million mansion, a Cartier diamond necklace and a $3 million trust fund – to Conchita, her Chihuahua (whom Posner called “one of the world’s most spoiled dogs”), along with fellow pooches April Maria and Lucia. She also left more than $26 million to the hired help, who at press time were living rent-free in the two-story, seven-bedroom mansion in exchange for caring for the lucky dogs.

Posner’s only son, Hollywood screenwriter Bret Carr, received only $1 million.

We’re guessing he’s not a dog lover. Carr in June filed a lawsuit demanding his fair share of the fortune, claiming his late mother was “drugged and brainwashed” by the help into spending exorbitantly on the dogs as part of a “ruse” to steal her fortune.

“Gail had a serious drug problem,” Carr’s lawyer, Bruce Katzen, told the New York Post. “She has cancer and suffered from bipolar disorder and was easily influenced.”

This isn’t the first time an heiress left her fortune to a furbaby: Leona Helmsley in 2007 left $12 million to her Maltese, Trouble.

Sources: The New York Post; The Miami Herald

community

City Limits Well the verdict is in, but apparently Boca Raton is not. When Money magazine released its list of America’s Top 100 Best Small Cities in which to live, only three South Florida areas were included.

The sole Palm Beach County city on the list, Wellington ranked No. 72. “It may seem pretentious to some… but the excellent schools and low crime rate make it a place well worth considering when starting a family,” the magazine noted.

Your Kid’s

Named What?!

Sometimes the most perplexing part of having a baby is choosing a name. We’re here to help. The Social Security Administration recently released its Top 10 most popular names by gender. In order of prevalence, they include: Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Alexander, William, Joshua, Daniel, Jayden, Noah and Anthony (for boys); Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Emily, Madison, Abigail, Chloe and Mia (for girls).

Prefer something a bit more cheeky? Check out the names these celebrity couples gave their kids:

Audio Science (actress Shannyn Sossamon and artist Dallas Clayton)

Bluebell Madonna (former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and director Sacha Gervasi) Moxie CrimeFighter (illusionist Penn Jillette and wife Emily Zolten)

Bronx Mowgli

(singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and musician Pete Wentz)

Pilot Inspektor (actor Jason Lee and actress Beth Riesgraf)

Jermajesty (musician Jermaine Jackson and wife Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza) And our personal favorite…

Tabooger

There’s always next year….

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(actor Dan Cortese and actress

Dee Dee Hemby) For a complete list of Hollywood’s wacky baby names, check out parentdish.com.

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Other winners included Coral Springs at No. 44 (due in part to its massive Sportsplex, with ice rinks, tennis courts and a dog park) and Coconut Creek at No. 48 (for its butterfly gardens and overall environmental friendliness).

So, on what criteria did Money editors base their selections? The magazine states, “These terrific small cities – even now – boast plenty of jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features that make a town great for raising a family.”

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Bow Vivant Young Violinist Brianna Kahane Wows The World

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heir daughter Brianna emulating the stay-at-home slacker generation is not a particular worry for Karen and Robert Kahane of Delray Beach.

Brianna was an impressive violinist at age 4, an accomplished performer and YouTube sensation at 6, a TV phenomenon at 7 and an international star soon thereafter.

She’s 8 now, a rising third-grader at Pine Crest School in Boca Raton, and OK, still living at home.

But her career is well under way.

Brianna’s popularity went viral following her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show shortly after her seventh birthday. Soon she was performing for iconic violinists Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell, and palling around with Sarah Brightman and David Foster, who called her “one of the next big talents.”

She’s charitable, too. She’s got her own foundation, through which she contributes to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Miami Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation and others. And she donated her time to perform at the renowned Celebrity Fight Night fund-raiser in Phoenix with legendary “Soul Man” Sam Moore (with whom she’s currently recording an album) and American Idol judge Randy Jackson, who played bass, where she received a double standing ovation.

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Got the world on a string: Brianna Kahane

It would appear the prodigy has grown accustomed to hob-knobbing with celebrities: Her online photo album features snaps of her posing and smiling alongside Muhammad Ali, Reba McEntire, Kris Kristofferson, Charice, Donald Trump, Regis Philbin and dozens of others.

How did this happen? Presenting your offspring with a violin at the age of 3 is only part of the process, explains her mom, Karen.

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half,” says Karen, “and classical music was playing and she said, ‘Mommy, I know this song’ from her Disney videos. I thought: ‘This kid has a pretty good ear.’”

Nothing more true has ever occurred to a parent. Brianna has a photographic memory and perfect pitch.

She plays classical pieces and contemporary works, and can memorize complex compositions in just days.

She studied at the Lynn Conservatory and describes her thought process like this: “When I play, I think

about flowers in a garden, and bees going back and forth to them and back to their hive.”

Later this month, she’ll audition for the prestigious Juilliard School after studying this summer at Indiana University under virtuoso Mimi Zweig, who taught Joshua Bell. That was arranged after Brianna saw Bell at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “I took along my violin, just in case,” she explains.

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Poor From The Inception Dazzling Special Effects Can’t Save Sci-Fi Mess By Steve Kates

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he crew responsible for Inception reads like The Dark Knight’s class reunion. Writer/director Christopher Nolan, actors Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe, cinematographer Wally Pfister, composer Hans Zimmer and editor Lee Smith have tried to recapture the movie magic of their exceptionally successful Batman collaboration. But lightning seldom strikes twice.

The heart of the problem is Nolan’s inept script, which is so full of endless theoretical mumbo jumbo it might have driven German philosopher Schopenhauer to become a plumber.

The concept is fascinating – inception is a technique for invading a person’s dreams. It is a scientific grail that hero Leonardo DiCaprio has discovered. By putting people into a monitored sleep, he can participate

in, and manipulate, their activities.

Alas, the corporate world seizes on this breakthrough, subjecting us to a bewildering, multilayered world of

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Of the big name cast, only Cillian Murphy and Marion Cotillard bring any real zing to the enterprise. Ken Watanabe, usually a fine and mesmerizing actor, seems lost in the ba-

and other worlds are deadly; he simply lacks the presence and technique to carry this off.

Only at the finale do we get a glimpse

Not that the picture is totally without merit. I was impressed by the many Hitchcockian touches (and, indeed, camera angles) employed.

The special effects are dazzling, as is Smith’s virtuoso editing… This is filmmaking with an adrenaline rush. plots and subplots involving a billionaire’s last will.

Not that the picture is totally without merit. I was impressed by the many Hitchcockian touches (and, indeed, camera angles) employed.

The special effects are dazzling, as is Smith’s virtuoso editing, which adds so much to the almost manic pacing of the movie. This is filmmaking with an adrenaline rush.

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nalities of the script, and Ellen Page, a dazzling newcomer of a few years ago, walks through her role as though sedated. Michael Caine is adequate in a small, insignificant part.

Finally, I come to the film’s marquee star, Leonardo DiCaprio. DiCaprio has been steadily improving as a major film performer, but here he is sadly miscast. His longwinded, monotone monologues about dreams

of what (may have) truly happened, and it is a welcome revelation, far too long in coming. Some judicious pruning might have facilitated a clearer narrative, but clarity is not what this picture is about.

Terrific idea; disappointing execution. O Rated PG: Contains sequences of violence and action throughout.

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Educating Junior Kids’ Books Teach Life Lessons

By Bill Bowen

The time to address your child’s emotional/behavioral issues – be they a fear of the dark, thrashing temper tantrums or somewhere in between – is not after he has graduated from college… it is now. Perhaps one of these books can help.

Help Me Be Good Being A Bad Sport

The Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster Party

By Joy Berry

By Leslie Patricelli

This book is the latest in child development specialist Joy Berry’s Help Me Be Good series, which offers behavioral modification advice for problem areas such as fighting, tattling and whining.

As the title suggests, this tome is aimed at ways to avoid being a bad sport.

Berry takes a structured approach: She defines the misbehavior, explains its cause, discusses its negative effects and offers suggestions for replacing the misbehavior with acceptable behavior.

The effectiveness of her literary output may be defined this way: She has sold 85 million books. Berry holds ad-

Fear of the dark is tackled in Leslie Patricelli’s entertaining children’s book. The premise: Petra, a puppy who is afraid of the dark, has a monster that shows up in her dreams. Petra and her siblings come up with a plan to divert the monster’s attention by leaving out homemade cookies and a friendly note inviting any visiting monster to partake of the baked goods in lieu of the puppies. In the end, the plan is successful in alleviating Petra’s fears. While her fears are portrayed through the book’s illustra-

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vanced degrees in education and human development, and is a former educator who founded two awardwinning preschool and daycare centers in Southern California. For children ages 4 to 8.

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tions, it’s not spooky or scary. And while the book targets children afraid of the dark, it can prove helpful for those who suffer with any type of fear. For children ages 4 to 7.

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In author Shelley Marshall’s book, superheroes Molly The Great and Super Ben teach the importance of punctuality. When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. Though, as it turns out, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to be on time.

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Courage; Super Ben’s Dirty Hands: A Book About Healthy Habits and Molly The Great Tells The Truth: A Book About Honesty. For children ages 5 to 8.

By Stefano Bordiglioni This book about teamwork features Dinodino, a clever, capable, blindingly bright blue brontosaurus and his four dinosaur friends – Dinobig, Dinojumper, Dinorunner and Dinoriver – who embark on an adventure (think The Musketeers, only 50-feet tall) to duel with the dastardly Tyrannosaurus Rex. The team, called The Fivedinos, follows the motto, “Dino for all, five for Dino.” As the team faces and overcomes challenges as only a starting lineup of 20-ton reptiles can, fascinating tales of overcoming volcanoes, dinosaur-eating plants and more unfold, all the while teaching valuable lessons about friendship, banding together and the unique contributions each member has to offer. Other books in the Dinodino series of adventures include: Earthquake!, Volcano! and Desert Adventure. For children ages 4 to 8.

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Fun With The Animals Of Noah’s Ark. For children ages 1 to 5.

Marley and the Kittens

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Remy the Rhino Learns Patience

By Andy McGuire

Molly The Great Misses The Bus: A Book About Being on Time

By Shelley Marshall In author Shelley Marshall’s book, superheroes Molly The Great and Super Ben teach the importance of punctuality. When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. Though, as it turns out, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to be on time. Your child will enjoy following this duo on a daring adventure in becoming better, more conscientious buddies. The seven-book character-education series also includes titles such as: Molly the Great Respects the Flag: A Book About Being A Good Citizen; Super Ben’s Brave Bike Ride: A Book About

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When Remy the rhinosaurus became annoyed with other animals, he simply would snort and charge right at them. This behavior seemed to serve him well until one day an aardvark decided not to run, and Remy’s horn got stuck in a tree. The aardvark’s clever rescue plan: To gather termites and let them slowly eat away the wood that held Remy’s horn captive. Remy was forced to wait through rain and thunder, birds flying about and more… Little by little, he learned to relax and inevitably, learned the value of patience.

The Seuss-like poetry of author/artist McGuire can be appreciated by child and adult alike. Other titles by McGuire include Rainy Day Games:

Former Sun-Sentinel columnist John Grogan, whose No. 1 bestselling memoir, Marley & Me: Life And Love With The World’s Worst Dog, was made into a popular movie, followed that with a mid-

dle-grade memoir, Marley: A Dog Like No Other and a best-selling picture book, Bad Dog, Marley!

Now the Marley adventures continue as two adorable kittens join the family and Marley is so excited to have two new friends that he follows them around the house, imitating their behavior. But when a big clumsy dog tries to act like a kitten, disastrous results follow, and Marley worries he might have lost his top dog status in the house.

That is, until he’s reminded that nobody’s purrr-fect. For children ages 4 to 8. O

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Baby Boom Justin Bieber Hits (Less) High Note At BankAtlantic Center

By Bill Bowen

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ven though there are something like 3 million videos added to YouTube every day, some are worth seeing. Justin Bieber, a kindergartener during the Y2K scare, has never known a world without the Internet. When he plays the BankAtlantic Center on August 5th at 7 p.m., he’ll pack the arena with fans of his R&B talent that was first seen on YouTube videos his mother posted in their modest Stratford, Ontario home.

They live in Atlanta now, where they moved after Bieber signed with Island Records – at 13.

Bieber’s voice hadn’t changed when he recorded his first album, My

World, which quickly went platinum and had seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 (a first). The R&B star’s debut single, One Time, was released worldwide last year while he was working on the album and made the Top 30 in 10 countries. The album’s instant hits included One Less Lonely Girl, Love Me and Favorite Girl.

of course, he had to be driven all those places because he hadn’t yet turned 16.

Bieber was suddenly ubiquitous, appearing on the Today show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, Chelsea Lately, YTV’s The Next Star and BET’s 106 & Park.

Oh yes, he also hosted Saturday Night Live, sang at the White House for the Obamas’ televised Christmas in Washington, performed at Dick

Now that his voice is changing, and sometimes cracking, he says he has to perform some of his songs differently. “Some of the notes I hit on Baby I can’t hit anymore,” he has admitted. “We have to lower the key when I sing live.” O

The second half of his debut album, My World 2.0, contained Baby, performed with Ludacris, which became an international hit and his biggest so far. It reached the top 10 in seven countries.

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Queen of The Banned Kathy Griffin Speaks Her Mind At Hard Rock Live By Bill Bowen

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f Guinness World Records adds a “Banned From Appearing” category, stand-up comedian Kathy Griffin will certainly rule it. Her often outrageous humor has gotten her relegated to many worse registers than the D-List.

Griffin, who performs at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on August 11th at 8 p.m., often finds something to say that is just over the edge.

Pressed to choose a phrase she hears most, it might be something like: “You’ll never work in this town again!”

The Chicago native first got national attention with two Seinfeld appearances, then landed a regular spot alongside Brooke Shields on Suddenly Susan, and soon had a one-hour HBO special, which led to her own TV show on Bravo, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for which she won two Emmy Awards.

Her talents are varied, and she’s done extensive voice work and red carpet interviews, made two Grammy-nominated comedy albums and hosted TV shows, such as The View, in addition to making a multitude of TV guest appearances.

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Most reports of her being banned from shows have come from her own self-deprecating comedy routines, in which she has claimed to be persona non grata on: The View, Live with Regis and Kelly, Late Show with David Letterman, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the former Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and from any appearances on CNN or at New York’s Apollo Theater. She says she was fired from an appearance on Hannah Montana for an Emmy acceptance speech in which she poked fun at people who thank Jesus when they win awards. Wonder who’ll ban her as a result of something she says at her South Florida show. O

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The Boys Are Back Reunited Creed To Rock Cruzan Amphitheatre

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hen Orlando buddies Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti went off to Florida State University and decided to start a band, singer (and current Boca Raton resident) Scott Stapp’s moody delivery and basso voice was reminiscent of Doors frontman Jim Morrison, who attended Florida State in the ’60s.

But when Stapp and lead guitarist Tremonti recruited bass player Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips in 1994 to form Creed – which performs at 7:30 p.m. on August 31st at Cruzan Amphitheatre – the resultant sound was something new, sort of a Pearl Jam-ish hybrid. It was grunge with a more delicate touch on the guitar work.

Some called it “Post-grunge.”

Creed went on to enjoy a highly successful seven-year run with three multiplatinum albums that sold a combined 23 million copies, including My Own Prison (1997), Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001). This included seven straight No. 1 singles, such as One, What’s This Life For, My Own Prison, Torn, Higher and the Grammywinning With Arms Wide Open.

In 2004, Creed disbanded, due in part to Stapp, who had become addicted to painkillers after a life-threatening car accident. During the next five years, Stapp pursued a solo career while the other three members – Tremonti, Marshall and Phillips – formed another band, Alter Bridge, with frontman Myles Kennedy. When Creed reunited in 2009 and released its fourth album,

the three and Kennedy decided to keep Alter Bridge intact, when not touring with Creed, one of the most commercially successful bands of the ’90s and early ’00s. Alter Bridge is working on its third album.

Creed’s members expressed enthusiasm on the band’s Web site when the band reunited. Said Stapp: “We never felt like we weren’t together.

We’re not looking at this as a reunion. It’s more of a rebirth.” They

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Disco Queen Donna Summer Dims All The Lights At Hard Rock Live

By Bill Bowen

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uring those halcyon disco days of the late seventies, the Bee Gees might have been king, but Donna Summer was queen. Of six songs she charted between September of 1978 and October of 1979, four climbed to No. 1 and another reached No. 2.

Summer, who performs at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on August 18th at 8 p.m., saw MacArthur Park, Hot Stuff, Bad Girls and No More Tears (with Barbra Streisand) rise to the top of the Billboard Top 40, and Dim All The Lights (No. 2) and Heaven Knows (No. 4) came close. That amazing run of hits followed on the heels of her Grammy-winning song, Last Dance, which rose to No. 3 in 1978, and the hits kept coming.

So did the honors. She’s won another Grammy for Hot Stuff, an NAACP Image Award, an Oscar for Last Dance (from the film Thank God It’s Friday), six American Music Awards and was the first female African-American to receive an MTV Video Music Awards nomination for She Works Hard For The Money (1984). She’s had 11 gold and two multiplatinum albums, as well as 12 gold singles.

The Boston native cut her show business chops singing with a band in Germany after appearing in European productions of the musicals Hair and Porgy & Bess. Her American breakthrough didn’t come until age 26, with her haunting hit Love To Love You Baby, which rose to No. 2 in 1975.

The original dance diva continues to record and perform, and these days her repertoire includes contemporary R&B, rock, pop and gospel. Last year she sang a compilation of her hits at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, honoring President Barack Obama. Most recently she was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, where she was introduced by music executive David Foster and performed some of her greatest hits. Word on Broadway is she plans to launch a musical based on her life. O For more information, call 954-797-5531 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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verything looks better in retrospect, especially the Dog Days of summers’ past. I think back to when our 19-year-old was small and how we used to enjoy the cadence of these last days of vacation.

No alarm clocks in the morning. No lunches to pack. No week-old homework to pull, all rumpled, from the backpack.

But there were those moments of end-of-summer boredom – sometimes for me, more than my kid.

They just want – all together now – something to do!!

Amanda Liebl understands the nightmare you are currently living. Liebl is Youth Programs Director for the city of Boca Raton and she’s worked with children all her adult life – which is to say, she has more than a couple of tricks up her two sleeves.

This summer, Liebl helped run 15 different camps that kept about 3,000 children busy in and around Boca.

And here’s what she says about these waning days of summer.

Staring into a new school year can be both relaxing and frenetic. The summer camps are either done, or nearly done, and both you and the children have had all the quality time together you can stand. Maybe you took a road trip to the Midwest or a plane ride to some place a bit more exotic.

Perhaps you even just stayed home.

As a parent, you need a reprieve. And kids don’t really understand this. They just

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that’s life8 relations Keep creative. You can do it, she swears.

“When our counselors tend to get frustrated is when the kids have too much down time,” Liebl explains. “Keep stuff constantly changing, as much as you can.”

And here’s something key – something that never occurred to me during our summer Dog Days.

“When the kids are enjoying an activity, that’s the time to stop,” Liebl suggests.

“When our counselors tend to get frustrated is when the kids have too much down time. Keep stuff

constantly changing, as much as you can.”

Amanda Liebl, Youth Programs Director for the City of Boca Raton

What? Stop when everyone’s still having a good time? What kind of crazy notion is that?

As a mother, I pretty much preferred running anything even remotely enjoyable right into the ground. Then I’d try it again the next day.

“It works,” Liebl insists, about stopping one activity when the kids are still having fun. “Then you just move on to the next fun activity.”

As the boredom factor hits all of you this time of year – schools in Florida tend to start back for the new year in mid- to late-August – Liebl says it’s easier these days to find cheap amusement.

Sure, there are some of the pricier favorites. She likes mini-golf, bounce houses, bowling, water activities, even a dance party.

But she also likes to use some nifty Web sites that have lots of great ideas (lucky us – our mothers couldn’t rely on the Internet as a cheating tool).

Liebl likes the Disney Web site for crafts and art projects, and it also offers coloring sheets for smaller children (check out disney.go.com and click on the “create” tab).

Musikgarten teacher Susan Fonger’s son is grown now, but before she started a popular music program for children, she was a pro at keeping her kid amused.

And she didn’t care at what cost. “I used to organize camps right in my house,” Fonger recalls. “I did a Spanish camp, even though I don’t speak Spanish.”

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Her solution? “I’d have a friend over who did,” she says.

And when it was just the two of them – her son’s a college graduate now – she involved him in all her household chores.

“He used to help me with everything,” she says.

“If we were baking a cake and he got flour all over the place, then he would learn how to vacuum.”

Fonger says you can kill hours of time just being creative with music as a pastime. Go to a record store and listen on ear phones. This is a great way to teach a child the sounds of jazz, classical, hip-hop and classic rock. Make instruments at home – from a drum with an old oatmeal box to noisemakers with old yogurt containers and dry beans. Help the neighborhood kids put on a musical play.

And while her Musikgarten classes, which teach “natural musical literacy” from birth to beginning piano, are available in Jupiter, she’ll also come to your home and give a complimentary demonstration. “It’s a great way to keep the kids busy for a few hours, for free,” she says.

Of course, then there’s the advice of Elke Schmidt, the coordinator at Palm Beach State College’s Summer Youth College. The program offers short spurts of different classes throughout the summer – from art to sports to writing. She suggests having the kids sit down and make a scrapbook depicting how they spent their summer.

And if that doesn’t fly?

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The Mouths Of Babes How To Deal With The Embarrassing Things Kids Say

By Cheryl Kane Heimlich

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ot long ago, I was listening in on a conversation between my 5-year-old son and his playmate.

Usually this kind of eavesdropping is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

But not this time.

“You know, your house is really messy,” Joshua suddenly blurted, as I froze in horror. He paused, then

While I appreciated the vote of confidence (and momentarily wondered if he and I were living in the same house), I had no idea what to do about his insulting comments. Should I make my son apologize to his friend? Tell the mother what happened, and apologize myself? Or quickly

“Children are normally such truthful little creatures that they don’t understand

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continued with his merry train of thought. “Look at my house. My house is not messy. Don’t you wish your house was not messy too?”

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mom of 6-year-old Conor, wondered the same thing when her son walked into an Indian friend’s home and took a whiff of the pungent cooking smells. “Mommy,” he declared, “this house stinks!”

“I immediately turned to him and said, ‘Conor, it smells awesome, it’s curry,’” Deal recalls. “I managed to laugh about it, and the other mom started laughing too.”

Keeping your sense of humor is often the best way to handle a child’s embarrassing statements. In fact, the late Art Linkletter built a whole career out of milking laughs from kids’ uncensored comments on his long-running TV show Kids Say the Darndest Things.

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So in the case of the Indian cooking, for example, a parent can say, “‘You’re wondering what that smell is. You’re smelling something different,’” Norman says. “You could tell them, ‘When you notice something different about a person, don’t point. Just whisper it to Mommy,’ or whatever you want to teach them as an appropriate way to handle the situation.”

And when my own son insulted his friend’s “messy house”, Norman explains, “You could have said, ‘You’re really wondering why this child has a lot of stuff in her house.’ Then you rephrase it in a more appropriate way: ‘Some people have differ– Jessica Kramer, counselor “While these incidents may not seem funny at the moment they’re happening, remember that they are the stories you will one

There are times, though, when it’s not so easy to muster up a chuckle.

My friend Ilene, for example, remembers feeling mortified during a shopping trip when her young nephew spied a woman in the dressing room and mistook her for his overweight cousin.

“He was looking under the stall at this woman and screaming out, ‘Fat Barbara!’ and my now-ex-sister-inlaw thought this was funny,” Ilene says. “I was completely and utterly embarrassed. What do you say?

Whatever we said, this woman would have heard – and I’m sure she heard my sister-in-law laughing.”

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says such comments are to be expected from children who have not yet mastered the complexities of social interaction – and that they shouldn’t be punished for them.

“Children are normally such truthful little creatures that they don’t understand how to filter certain situations,” she explains. “You can tell them, ‘Imagine how it makes that lady feel for you to say something like that.’ If you handle it in the moment, that teaches the child to set healthy boundaries … and then the other person knows it’s being handled, instead of them saying, ‘What a little brat.’”

Although Parsons advises parents to have their child apologize for unintentionally hurting someone’s feelings, not all therapists agree with this approach. Counselor Jessica Kramer says she doesn’t believe in

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day treasure and tell over and over again. And they’re the ones that will make you laugh the hardest.”

forced apologies “because they’re insincere and they don’t mean anything to the child or to the person.”

ent homes and different things inside their homes. Everyone’s house is different.’”

Instead, Kramer notes, “I would apologize to the person on your child’s behalf. I would say, ‘I’m very sorry, and I will talk to him about this.’ But I wouldn’t do it in the person’s presence, because that’s shaming. And really, the child hasn’t done anything wrong. They’ve just violated a societal norm that they can’t know about at their age.”

My own experience, not only as a parent but as the oldest of three siblings, has also taught me that it helps to take the long-term view of any embarrassing situation. One of my own parents’ favorite stories, in fact, was the time my little sister yelled out to me across a quiet restaurant with a full report on what she’d just accomplished in the ladies’ room. (For the record, she eventually grew into an impeccably tactful person.)

Apologies or not, embarrassing moments are an inevitable part of parenting. Laurie Norman, a licensed mental health counselor and play therapist in Boca Raton, advises her clients to remember her Three-W Rule. “The first one is ‘wait,’” she says. “Wait for a second and take a deep breath. The second is to ‘watch’

“While these incidents may not seem funny at the moment they’re happening, remember that they are the stories you will one day treasure and tell over and over again,” Kramer says.

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um open daily for tours. Interestingly, Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was captured by the British and imprisoned in Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine – the British owned Florida at that time – before he was finally released.

Historic standouts include St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, with a 186-foot white steeple, clock and eight bells built in 1761 to emulate Christopher Wren’s classic architectural style. George Washington and General Robert E. Lee were among the church’s prominent worshippers.

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Perhaps the most breathtaking side of Charleston is revealed via guided tours of the city’s antebellum plantation homes. Middleton Place, a rice plantation and National Historic Landmark from the 1700s located on the Ashley River, encompasses a stately mansion-turned-museum and one of America’s oldest landscaped

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The synagogue of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, established in 1749, became the birthplace of American Reform Judaism in 1824.

The synagogue is considered one of America’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture and is a National Historic Landmark.

The city’s grand architecture continues with the majestic houses rising along The Battery, a neighborhood overlooking Cooper River, where homes feature quaint side porches and verandas that residents refer to as piazzas. Here and throughout the city, plaques identify the original residents of Charleston’s historic homes.

Standouts include the John Rutledge House Inn, which now serves as a bed and breakfast. The structure, built ca.

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Other popular diversions include Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began; Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, home to the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and shopping at Old City Market or King Street boutiques. Whether revisiting history, touring stately mansions, browsing eclectic shops, strolling shaded streets or stopping at a restaurant for Lowcountry cuisine, one thing is certain: Southern charm and hospitality are alive and well in Charleston. O

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Actress Cheryl Hines, a former hairdresser, waitress and bartender had never even heard of matzo ball soup when she moved from Orlando to Los Angeles in 1999 to pursue an acting career. Yet she appeared destined to be surrounded by Jewish guys in the entertainment field. Her first job was as the personal assistant to writer/director Rob Reiner. One of her first tasks: To buy Passover items for Reiner’s kids.

Five years later, the nice Catholic girl’s career-defining moment came when she auditioned to play the role of the shiksa wife (also named Cheryl) to Seinfeld creator Larry David in a little HBO mockumentary special called Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm. The special, which focused on the life of the neurotic and self-deprecating comedian, became an über-successful series. Now entering its eighth season, the show (now called simply, Curb Your Enthusiasm) has turned Hines into a household name.

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At first, she admits, there was concern she wasn’t right for the part. After all, shouldn’t David’s TV wife be Jewish? Would she, a virtual redneck raised in a Florida hinterland where religious bumper stickers were as common as seasonal oranges, be believable?

“The original intent was for Larry’s wife to be Jewish, but later he realized that there was comedy without her being Jewish,” Hines explains. “So we went with it.”

Wise move. The show has been a slam-dunk for HBO, winning a Golden Globe and receiving 30 Emmy Award nominations (Hines has received two nods).

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The plot follows David, also the show’s executive producer, in a fictionalized version of himself as he acts out his oft-muddled life as a semi-retired, super-anxious, over-analytic L.A. writer, producer and actor. No topic is immune from the show’s hilarious storylines: Plots range from environmental issues and Holocaust survivors to baptisms and David’s bathroom habits. Daily, Hines endures her TV husband’s uniquely neurotic sense of right or wrong. She’s patient and loyal and funny in a nonintrusive way.

Larry and I sometimes forget where we are and believe we are married.

Off camera, Hines and David share a dynamic similar to their onscreen characters.

“Larry and I went to lunch one day, and he said ‘hi’ to someone he knew,” Hines recounts. “Then he told me he had to go to the bathroom. But he didn’t want to walk by the guy to do it because he would have to talk to him. And he couldn’t use the bathroom without walking by the guy. Our conversation during the whole lunch was about him having to go to the bathroom. I told him to go to the f---ing bathroom already. Our entire relationship is like this!”

– Cheryl Hines

CURB APPEAL Hines gets David’s humor because she comes from a Florida family of “crazy people” who spend most of their time laughing at what ails them.

“Cheryl realizes something is funny long before it is appropriate to be funny,” says her sister Dr. Becky Hines, a professor in the College of Education at University of Central Florida in Orlando. “Like when the car breaks down on the side of the road as we’re driving to the family home for Christmas dinner, and we end up eating Doritos in the car and missing the dinner! We laugh out loud because of her. She makes something like that funny.”

Despite being a busy Los Angeles-based actress, wife to producer Paul Young, and mother of their daughter Catherine, 6, Hines remains close to her two brothers and sister, and all their children, who live in Orlando. To keep that extended family lifestyle, Hines and Young bought a house in nearby Sorrento, Fla., where she goes around five times a year.

“I love Florida, and we all enjoy charades, doing talent shows, playing Trivial Pursuit and other card games,” she says. “My family is crazy and loud. We go on hayrides in Sorrento at the holidays and sing Christmas carols. We host poker tournaments and work out on the treadmill at the same time. We are all nuts.”

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“They wanted an unknown,” recalls Hines, 44. “Larry and I hit it off beautifully. So much so that I got the role the same day. When it became a series, Larry, who also created it, wanted me to play his wife.”

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But she was never devout, she says. “The priest would come over after mass and watch football and drink beer with my dad,” she told Heeb magazine. “I remember going to midnight mass one year and laughing the whole time because Star Wars had just come out and the clergy looked like something out of the movie.”

On steamy weekends, the family would gather in the car and drive to Alligator Point, Fla., near the Gulf of Mexico to go crabbing. If they felt like going more upscale, the clan would head to St. George Island on the state’s Forgotten Coast near Apalachicola.

After graduating from high school, Hines attended beauty school in Tallahassee, waitressing at night to support herself (which turned out to be great research for her role in the 2007 critically acclaimed independent film, Waitress, costarring Keri Russell and written and directed by the late, great Adrienne Shelly).

Hines got her salon license but spent just a short time cutting hair by day and bartending at night.

What she really wanted to do was act. So she enrolled at West Virginia University, then Florida State University and finally University of Central Florida in Orlando where she studied theater, TV production and communications.

“While I was a student in Orlando, Universal Studios had a cattle call and I was hired to play Janet Leigh in Psycho,” she recalls with a laugh.

“I got stabbed in the shower and had a blast.”

A true Florida girl, she liked Orlando’s frenetic pace and stayed for three years after graduating from University of Central Florida in 1989 with a major in communications and a minor in theater.

She landed a few print ads and a guest part in a forgettable series called Swamp Thing, but realized to pursue her calling, she’d need to move where the work was. So the aspiring actress packed up her Toyota Tercel and schlepped to Hollywood.

and Will Ferrell. So she saved her bartending tips and enrolled in classes. Her first teacher was actress Lisa Kudrow, who at the time was on Mad About You and just starting her role on Friends.

She eventually joined The Groundlings’ cast. “I learned to improvise and do comedy sketches.

Once I joined the company, I actually found an agent,” says Hines, who landed roles on shows including Suddenly Susan and Unsolved Mysteries.

“The experience changed my life, and I still perform there when I can.”

Less than a year later, she joined Curb Your Enthusiasm and knew she’d found where she belonged. She says the cast is like family. “Larry and I sometimes forget where we are and believe we are married,” she quips.

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Cheryl realizes something is funny long before it is appropriate to be funny. Like when the car breaks down on the side of the road as we’re driving to the family home for Christmas dinner…

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and she grew up attending public school during the week and Catholic school on Sundays.

– Dr. Becky Hines, Cheryl Hines' sister

ACTING OUT When not exchanging witty banter with David, Hines takes on additional acting, directing and producing projects. Curb Your Enthusiasm provided good experience for her role as a Jewish mother in the 2009 comedy, Bart Got A Room, costarring William H. Macy and shot in Hollywood, Fla. It’s about a kid raised in a Hollywood retirement community who can’t get a date for the prom.

“I was so excited to work in South Florida, I felt like my dream had come true, I had arrived,” she says. “We didn’t go out much because we were working, but we did go to the Palm Beach International Film Festival and had a wonderful time.”

Hines has also appeared in films including The Ugly Truth (with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler), RV (with Robin Williams and Jeff Daniels) and The Grand (with Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson).

Her experience with Waitress (“I loved everything about it”) led her to make her film directorial debut in Serious Moonlight, a dark comedy written by Adrienne Shelly. The story centers on the troubled marriage of a high-powered attorney (Meg Ryan) who learns that her husband (Timothy Hutton) is about to bolt for another woman.

“This was a bittersweet experience as Shelly’s husband, Andy Ostroy, asked me to direct this show that Shelly had left behind when she died,” she says. “It premiered last December at the Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim.”

She quickly got a job bartending at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles and began hunting for show biz opportunities. Right away, she met people who suggested she get involved with The Groundlings, an improvisational theater company that spearheaded the comedy careers of Kathy Griffin

Hines has produced and directed TV projects as well, including the Oxygen comedy series, Campus Ladies and the amusing Hollywood Residential for Starz. She starred opposite Megan Mullally in ABC’s shortlived series, In The Motherhood, where a single camera chronicled everyday humor in the lives of moms and their kids. She also worked on ABC’s dramatic series, Brothers and Sisters (she played the best friend of Calista Flockhart’s character).

Right: Timothy Hutton and Meg Ryan in Serious Moonlight, Cheryl Hines' directorial debut.

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“I got involved with helping brokendown schools after I became a mom,” explains Hines, who volunteered for a reading program in Compton, Calif.

“My daughter goes to great schools in Los Angeles with wonderful parents and teachers, and I started thinking about how other kids are not so lucky. So I reached out to another school in the area that was in tough shape.”

She chose Compton’s Carver Elementary School. Principal Jacqueline Sanderlin explained that the school desperately needed a paint job, new playground and refurbished classrooms. In short, the whole place needed a facelift.

“I worked for two years to transform that school,” Hines recalls. “I enlisted teachers, students and school board members to help.

We refurbished the playground, added flowers and a library and changed the cafeteria.

We made the school feel different,” she says.

“All of a sudden students’ test scores improved and property values around the school increased. New teachers now want to work there, and the kids are so grateful.”

School board members were so impressed

by Sanderlin’s work with Hines’ project that they asked her to become principal of

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My family is crazy and loud.

We go on hayrides in Sorrento at the holidays and sing Christmas carols. We host poker tournaments and work out on the treadmill at the same time.

We are all nuts.

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est to her heart. The hour-long reality TV series, of which she is the executive producer, tells the tales of communities uniting to renovate their crumbling schools, with cameras following students, teachers and parents. It’s been picked up by NBC and premieres this fall on Fridays at 8 p.m.

Foster Elementary, another underperforming school in Compton. She and Hines worked similar magic there, spending the summer repainting and renovating.

“Without Cheryl Hines, I would never have been able to remodel Carver,” says Sanderlin. “We connected on this project and got financial assistance from her celebrity friends. They helped me get computers, staff the lounge and both the science and music rooms.”

She adds, “Cheryl is a humanitarian who cares about kids. She has amazing vision for low socioeconomic areas and spends her time improving them when she could be making money for herself in other areas. She is a remarkable person.”

She’s a great mom, too. When she and Young hit the road for business or pleasure,

daughter Catherine comes along. The three have visited the Turks and Caicos Islands, New York City and Paris. Their frequent family trips to Sorrento often span more than two weeks at a time.

Top Left: Cheryl Hines and daughter, Catherine Young.

“Catherine is well-traveled and a good kid,” says Hines. “We spend as much time together as possible and love to visit family.”

She’ll also continue to spend ample time with her work family, filming episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other projects include more School Pride episodes and, she hopes, a future project with English novelist Nick Hornby (High Anxiety), whom she greatly admires.

“Nick is a work fantasy for me, and I hope to unveil some projects with him soon,” she says. “I am on an exciting journey and intend to continue the ride.” O August 2010

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Meet Boca Raton’s Hottest Husbands 2010 Behind every great Boca Raton guy is a wife singing his praises. At least, that’s what we encountered during our call for this year’s annual Hottest Husbands nominations. And wow, were we blown away by the response! Women faxed, mailed and e-mailed in droves, boasting of men who are great communicators, wonderful fathers, attentive lovers, devoted breadwinners – and who never, ever leave the seat up. ¶ What more could you want? ¶ As always, choosing just 12 winners was nearly impossible. But in the end, we found a dozen men who not only look the part, but whose selfless actions and devotion to family moved us. ¶ Here’s proof that all the good ones are taken. Or, at least 12 of them are. ¶ Meet Boca Raton’s hottest husbands and the wives who love them.

Text by Felicia S. Levine | Photography by Patty Daniels Town & Country Studios Shot on location at the Boca Raton Resort & Club

Michael J. Saba Sr., 47 Profession: CEO/President, Posh French Cleaners & Aldo’s Cleaners | Married to: AnnMarie Saba for 15 years | Children: Michael , 12 and Cassandra , 9 | How he proposed: “I took my wife and two best friends to our special restaurant. I had the ring placed on a ceramic cherub and had the waiters bring each of us covered plates and lift the covers simultaneously… hers was the special plate.” | His No. 1 rule(s) for a happy marriage: “Communication and unconditional love.” | A hot husband always … “makes his wife No. 1.”

Why AnnMarie thinks he’s hot: “His love and passion for his family.

He’s our daughter’s hero, our son’s very best friend and my complete world!”

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Gary Weiner, 52 Profession: Family Law Attorney, Weiner and Associates | Married to: Vicky Weiner for almost 16 years | Children: Sam, 21; Afton, 20 and Dani, 14 | How he proposed: “It was a group proposal. Together with my two older children who were 4 and 5, we presented Vicky with a rose ring box and simultaneously asked ‘Will you marry us?’” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Making sure my wife knows every day how much I love her.” | A hot husband always… “recognizes and appreciates the blessings that a solid marriage brings to his life.”

Why Vicky thinks he’s hot: “He doesn’t realize he’s hot. He’s a devoted family man, fiercely loyal friend and a dedicated lawyer. His passion for all facets of life is contagious. He makes me feel like I’m hot and that’s hot!”

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Mark Butters, 47 Profession: Vice President, Butters Construction and Development | Married to: Marcie Butters for 21 years | Children: Skylar, 18 and Jensen, 12 | How he proposed: “After six weeks of dating, we were lying around watching TV and knew we had something special… The plan was for Marcie to pick out a ring and get married in Vegas but parental influences persuaded us to have a more traditional wedding service.” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Two words: ‘Yes Dear’”. | A Hot Husband always … “rises to the occasion.”

Why Marcie thinks he’s hot: “He’s truly one of a kind, always putting my children and I before himself. He’s a mensch in every way and people attract to him because of his loyalty and down-toearth demeanor, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love Mark. Just look at him, he’s obviously ‘hot.’”

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Eugene Miller, 84 Profession: Adjunct Professor/Executive-in-Residence, College of Business, Florida Atlantic University | Married to: Thelma Miller for 45 years | Children: Ross, 56; Scott, 53; June, 52 and stepchildren Paul, 55 and Alan, 52 | How he proposed: “On a tennis court.” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Eat out as much as possible.” | A Hot Husband always… “knows when to lose an argument, that his wife makes 90 percent of the decisions and when to play it cool.”

Why Thelma thinks he’s hot: “He’s made a wonderful life for me, he’s highly thought of and respected by our friends and he’s brilliant but always laid back.”

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Kevin Janser, 52 Profession: Vice President and Executive Director, Memorial Healthcare System | Married to: Beth Janser for 18 years | Children: Kelsey, 15 | How he proposed: “After dinner at the restaurant where we had our first date 10 months earlier, I proposed in a horse-drawn carriage in downtown historic Pensacola. Afterwards, we had champagne and strawberries to celebrate.” | His No.1 rule for a happy marriage: “I may not always succeed, but I try to show Beth how much she means to me and to make sure that both she and Kelsey know that their happiness is my top priority.” | A Hot Husband always… “the only thing that makes me a hot husband is that my wife, Beth loves me as much as I love her. But what could be more important than that?”

Why Beth thinks he’s hot: “Kevin is hardworking, humble and honest and even with the demands of a successful career he always makes family a priority. After 20 years together he’s still as smoldering as when I first met him.”

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Dr. Scott Farber, 33 Profession: Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton | Married to: Leslie Farber for five years | Children: Mia, 3 and Max, five months | How he proposed: “Leslie and I met at Tufts University in Boston. Eight years later, I painted ‘Will You Marry Me?’ on the Tufts cannon, a statue in the middle of the Quad on campus. Lucky for me, she said ‘yes’”. | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em.” | A hot husband always… “knows when to ask for directions.”

Why Leslie thinks he’s hot: “Scott loves life. He gets excited about everything he does and it’s contagious. He puts our family’s happiness before his own. I love him with all my heart. Not to mention, he’s the perfect combination of smart and sexy!”

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Adam Marcy, 30 Profession: Senior Sales Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale | Married to: Rachel d. Marcy for one year | How he proposed: “It was at my grandfather’s 85th birthday party and a friend had gathered all the women for a photo. I said, ‘All the women in this photo are family members except for one.’ I got on my knee and said, ‘Let’s correct that problem.’” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Be best friends.” | A hot husband always… “puts family first.”

Why Rachel thinks he’s hot: “Not only for his good looks and great physique, but mostly because of his wonderful personality. He’s funny, smart and can make you feel like the only person in a crowd. He’s my best friend.”

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Toby Patterson, 45 Profession: Regional Manager, Jaeger – Innovations in Education | Married to: Sharon Patterson for 15 years | Children: Reilly, 9 and Peyton, 8 | How he proposed: “My intentions were to not raise suspicion … We started out having dinner at a restaurant we frequent. Afterwards we went to the beach. We talked for awhile and I couldn’t hold out any longer so I got down on a knee and proposed.” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “There must be commitment to communicate, to respect each other and to share responsibilities, risks and rewards, as well as failures.” | A Hot Husband always… “puts the toilet seat down.”

Why Sharon thinks he’s hot: “Toby is very genuine, giving and supportive in his relationships with family, friends and in work. I certainly find him handsome as well, but what’s inside is everything.”

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Dr. Philip “Bud” Homans, 65 Profession: Veterinarian, Homans Veterinary Relief Services | Married to: Susan Eckstein Homans for 18 years | Children: Zachary, 17, with Susan; Karen, 40; Claire, 36; Rachel, 32, from his first marriage | How he proposed: “It was actually Susan’s idea.

My lease was up. Instead of looking for a new apartment, we got engaged so I could move into Susan’s house. Our engagement may not have been the most romantic, but our marriage is wonderful and that’s what counts.” | His No. 1 rule(s) for a happy marriage: “Good communication and the ability to compromise.

You also need to know when to pick your battles.” | A hot husband always… “has a good sense of humor.”

Why Susan thinks he’s hot: “Bud treats me with the same love, respect, admiration and devotion today as when we fell in love almost 20 years ago. He treasures, values and nurtures our relationship as much as I do.”

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Anthony Ferlanti, 32 Profession: Entrepreneur; CEO of Impression Media | Married to: Dina Ferlanti for almost five years | Children: Joseph, 3 and Giana, 1 | How he proposed: “Dina left for New York City and I went the following day unannounced. I knew when she’d be visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral and chose that as the perfect place. As she approached a statue I came from behind, got down on one knee and popped the question.” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “I always put my wife and children first. I’d neglect the world before I neglected my family.” | A hot husband always… “keeps things spontaneous in a marriage and knows simple things count.”

Why Dina thinks he’s hot: “His ambition, sense of humor, patience and his love of being a father.”

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Franck Saragossi, 46 Profession: Family Business, Jolly Transport LLC/Wheel Chair Stretcher Transport Service | Married to: Cheryl Saragossi for 23 years | Children: Ariella, 18, Rebecca, 16 and Ezra,12 | How he proposed: “I proposed three times. First, on the ride home from a frat party (she said to ask the next day, if I remembered!). I did, but she said,‘You must miss your family in Zaire, Africa, ask again after your school break.’ Two weeks later, she picked me up from the airport. I asked again … she said yes!” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Get over issues quickly and move on.” | A Hot Husband always… “has endless concern for his spouse, children and family and is downto-earth, confident and honest.”

Why Cheryl thinks he’s hot: “His ability to give so much of himself to his family, friends, business and yet still find time to volunteer within the community and help people in need.”

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Michael Bader, 48 Profession: CEO, OceanView Technologies | Married to: Alexandra Bader for 10 years | Children: (from his first marriage) Brittany, 18; (from her first marriage); Blake, 18 and Max, 16 | How he proposed: “We got engaged on a neighbor’s back patio. I did it in front of a group of people because I was so happy and proud of committing to my hot wife.” | His No. 1 rule for a happy marriage: “Honesty. My wife knows everything about me and everything that’s going on in my life.” | A hot husband always… “remembers he is only a hot husband because his wife makes him feel that way.”

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Busting The Bullies As Violence Escalates In South Florida Schools, How Can We Protect Our Children?

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By Dianna Smith osie Lou Ratley is learning how to walk and to talk all over again.

This pretty 15-year-old who once spent her days gabbing with friends and cruising the mall for clothes and cute boys is now trying to figure out how to conquer a flight of stairs without falling down.

She struggles to complete sentences and gets frustrated when she can’t remember simple things, like her favorite foods or how to count.

“It just seems like the thoughts are in her head but they can’t come out,” says Jowharah Sanders, spokeswoman for Josie’s family and founder of National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE), a Fort Lauderdale-based group dedicated to the prevention of bullying and hate crimes. “She’ll say, ‘I know, but…’ and she’ll point to her head.”

Josie is the Deerfield Beach Middle School student whose beaten face was splashed across TV screens in March because a boy stomped on her head with steel-toed boots and nearly killed her. At press time, Josie had made her first public appearance at a Deerfield Beach fundraiser in her honor. Her mother told reporters that she can walk and move her right arm, but can’t grip anything with it or write.

She also is unable to read.

The morning talk shows and the national news have introduced the world to Josie and her courageous battle, but they’ve also introduced the world to South Florida, which lately seems to be a hotbed for bullies and school violence.

top from left: Wayne Treacy, 15; Treacy critically injured Josie Lou Ratley, 15, in a savage beating outside Deerfield Beach Middle School; Kayla Manson, who is charged in connection with the brutal attack of Josie Lou Ratley; Jeremy Jarvis, 13, left, and his brother Denver Colorado Jarvis, 15, center, with Matthew Bent, 15, right. The boys were charged with aggravated assault for participating in setting a 15-year-old boy on fire.

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clockwise from right: Photo of Michael Brewer who was set on fire in Deerfield Beach. Brewer in the Jackson Memorial Hospital Burn Center; Josie Lou Ratley.

Before Josie, another 15-year-old Deerfield Beach Middle School student, Michael Brewer, was nearly burned to death after teens doused him with rubbing alcohol and set him on fire. Michael surprised even doctors when he left the hospital earlier than expected and returned to school this spring, albeit a different one.

And, this past May, the Port St. Lucie parents of 11-year-old Celina Okwuone found their daughter’s lifeless body hanging in her closet and say bullying was to blame.

So what can parents and their children do to make sure they don’t end up like these victims?

They can fight, like Southwest Florida mother Debbie Johnston did. Debbie’s son, Jeffrey, killed himself because of a bully at school.

“Bullying is like the dirty little family secret of schools,” she says through tears. “This would never be tolerated among adults. Ever. And why we let it happen to kids is beyond me … but we do.”

KIDS HURTING KIDS Bullying isn’t what it used to be – throwing kids in lockers or getting a bloody nose. Today bullies don’t just use their fists. They use guns, knives and technology. Scrawling bad words on bathroom walls has been replaced with sending nasty text messages or writing hurtful things on the Internet, making bullying more public than ever, so the entire world can see.

“We did what was supposedly all the right things to do,” she points out. “We called the student in and talked to him. The teachers talked to the class in general. At the time the most consequence you could get was detention. Bullying wasn’t even in the code of conduct. It was like chewing your gum or being late for class.”

She compares bullying to being raped.

And some kids, like Jeffrey Johnston, believe it’s easier to die at home then to be beaten to death after school.

Debbie Johnston found her son hanging by the strap of his backpack in the closet of his Cape Coral home. For three years he had been tormented by a boy at school who not only used name calling, but also created a blog specifically to humiliate Jeffrey. More than 300 people followed it.

Johnston, who taught in the same school Jeffrey attended, says her son started wearing black every day and became withdrawn and depressed.

She complained to the principal and did what she could to protect her son, but found she could only do so much.

Up to 25 percent of students are bullied each year and more than 160,000 students stay home from school for fear of being bullied.

Statistics according to Bully Bust, an organization dedicated to bullying awareness and prevention

“Back in the day women would not press charges because the first thing the police did was put them on trial. Pretty much what it came down to is ‘you were asking for it.’ That’s what we tell kids when they’re bullied. ‘If you were more assertive or dressed a certain way or walked a certain way, you wouldn’t be picked on.’ But the bully is the one with the problem,” she says.

According to Bully Bust (bullybust.org), an awareness campaign that works with hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Florida, up to 25 percent of students are bullied each year and more than 160,000 students stay home from school for fear of being bullied.

Bully Bust launched just last year and already is working in 40 states. Darlene Faster, director of communications, says bullying has been prevalent for a long time but the media is paying more attention to it now.

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says Josie was a close friend, often used Josie’s phone to text Wayne.

Kayla is being charged as a principal to attempted murder and will be tried as a juvenile. She was recently on NBC’s Today show where she said she didn’t think Wayne was going to physically hurt Josie.

Also being charged as adults are the three teens accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on Michael Brewer, who have been charged with seconddegree attempted murder. The teens reportedly told police that Michael owed one of them money for a video game, so they decided to steal his father’s bike. But Michael thwarted the theft and called police. He was afraid to go to school the next day so he spent the day at an apartment complex visiting a friend.

“They want to belong so badly that they may watch things other kids do and they won’t come forward.

They think adults don’t understand it. Up until now, they’ve thought nothing can be done about it.”

– Kim Mazauskas

on the phone of Celina Okwuone, the Port St. Lucie girl who hanged herself in her bedroom, and text messages were also said to be the reason behind the beating of Josie Lou Ratley as she waited for a bus after school.

Josie underwent four brain surgeries and was in a medically induced coma for almost a month. She’s since been released from the hospital and is now living in a one-bedroom apartment with her mother.

NVEEE Founder Jowharah Sanders is caring for Josie and her family as if they are her own. She is trying to find them a new place to live because their current home is too small and not equipped for a wheelchair and a walker for Josie.

Helping families like Josie’s is one of the many missions of NVEEE, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. It was created to eliminate bullying and hate crimes and to offer services to families of victims who need them. Sanders, who was a victim of bullies as a teenager, calls bullying a worldwide epi72

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demic but says it’s especially a problem here in South Florida.

Broward County, she says, has been ranked as having the highest hate crime numbers in the state and Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties trail closely behind.

The justice system is no longer turning the other way.

In Josie’s case, 15-year-old Wayne Treacy was charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder and is now in the Broward County Jail, where he’s being held without bail. According to reports, the two were in a heated text message exchange when Josie made a comment about his dead brother, which Wayne says, set him off.

When Wayne arrived at Deerfield Middle School that March day, his girlfriend, 13-year-old Kayla Manson, allegedly led him to Josie because he didn’t know what she looked like. Kayla, who

It was there that the teens allegedly set him on fire. Michael saved his own life by jumping in a nearby pool, but more than 80 percent of his body was burned.

During an April interview on NBC’s Today show, Michael called Deerfield Middle – the same school Josie attended – a “terrible” school.

A Broward County School District spokesperson refused to comment on Michael’s remark.

TAKING CHARGE When Michael decided he was ready to return to school in April, he chose one in the Palm Beach County School District, where officials have assured him he is safe. Kim Mazauskas is the reason why.

Mazauskas oversees the district’s bullying and cyberbullying prevention initiative and not only makes sure the teachers are trained to handle these situations, but also helps to make it easier for students to report bullying incidents. She says bullying stops within seconds if a student bystander is willing to help, but many times, students are afraid.

So Palm Beach school officials installed boxes in high traffic areas where students can drop anonymous notes of concern. They’ve also created an anonymous reporting telephone number and Mazauskas says both the boxes and the voicemails are checked twice daily and school officials have found that students use both every day.

“They want to belong so badly that they may watch things other kids do and they won’t come forward,” she says. “They think adults don’t understand it. Up until now, they’ve thought nothing can be done about it.”

“It’s pure and total ridicule,” Connan says.

“You’re told how fat you are, how ugly you are.

A lot of teens (post on the site) especially girls, because they want to be liked and wanted by everybody. So they put themselves out there.”

An incident considered bullying, Mazauskas says, is one that is intentional and repeated. She says that bullying starts in preschool years and she encourages teachers and parents to pay attention to their children early on to make sure they know right from wrong.

The suicide of a 17-year-old girl in New York this spring was attributed to the site.

“We’ve got to talk to kids about how we treat one another,” she says. “Josie Ratley and Michael Brewer were acts of violence, not bullying, but we find out there was a history that went on and we’ve been missing signs from kids. We can’t stick our heads in the sand anymore. We have to do so much more work in teaching kids.”

So what can parents do if their children are being bullied?

Tina Connan, a licensed mental health counselor in Boca Raton, says to stress to victims that they did nothing wrong and that they won’t disappoint their parents by telling them what’s happening at school. If they’re not comfortable opening up to you, stress the importance of them trusting and confiding in someone – a teacher, an older sibling or a special aunt, perhaps. Sometimes empathy helps, she says. It can be beneficial to help your child try and see things from the bully’s perspective and wonder what’s happening in his world to make him pick on others.

Further, she says, bullies want a reaction and if they get one, they feel like they have power and control. Advise your child to deny a bully this power. Rather, suggest they walk away from a volatile situation or even focus on what the bully is saying to see if there’s any truth to it.

Connan encourages parents to ask children more than just about their day at school. Ask about the best and the worst parts of the day. Ask who they’d like to see on weekends, and who they would hope never to see again. If they quickly answer the latter, then ask them why.

Parents also need to be aware of what their children are doing online. Formspring.me is a Web site like Facebook, where you can form your own page but don’t have to friend anyone so your information is available for everyone to see. People can get on the site and anonymously write whatever they want, and some kids use it to bash others.

As for the suicide of 11-year-old Celina Okwuone in Port St. Lucie, her parents feel that bullying was to blame, which scared parent Jennifer Shoup because her son was also being bullied at the same school – St. Anastasia Catholic

School in Fort Pierce.

Shoup wondered if her son had considered killing himself over it.

“I asked him if he has ever thought of that and he said no,” she says. “My son was so disturbed by this. This girl (Celine) could not go on another day and there was a week left of school.”

In Shoup’s case, a bully constantly smacked her son in the back of the head and knocked his books out of his hands. Finally the bully pushed her son and her son fought back and hasn’t been picked on since.

Where To Find Help

“This particular day he was crying,” she says, “because he didn’t want to have to do that to that boy.”

The following local and national organizations provide education about bullying prevention, as well as resources and advice for children and parents coping with bullying.

Though Shoup’s son confided in her, not all victims of bullies are willing to talk about what happens at school. Usually these children are already fragile, Connan says, which is why the bullies pick on them.

Bully Bust: bullybust.org Bully Police USA: bullypolice.org Champions Against Bullying: championsagainstbullying.com

Cyberbullying Research Center: cyberbullying.us Department of Safe Schools, School District of Palm Beach County: safeschools.palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Florida Department of Education: fldoe.org/safeschools/ bullying.asp

National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE): nveee.org Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP): clemson.edu/ olweus/

Pacer Center: pacer.org/bullying/index.asp

Safe Schools South Florida: safeschoolssouthflorida.org.

SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center: mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/ aboutbullying.asp

Stop Bullying Now:

Though parents can do a lot to try and make sure their child is not being bullied, the most important thing they can do is to simply pay attention.

A child needs to know they can trust their parents, she says, so Connan advises parents to make time for their children every day.

“We’re not going to get this time back,” she says.

“Yes, making money and working hard is very important, but it’s not the most important thing.

Our children are the most important thing.”

How do you know if your child is being bullied?

Make sure your child isn’t acting different now compared to, say, a month ago. Is he isolating himself, such as not wanting to eat dinner with the family or always sitting in his bedroom? Is he depressed? Victims of bullies tend to withdraw from families and friends because their self-esteem is in the toilet. They think that everyone hates them, Connan says, which is why many commit suicide.

If you feel your child is being bullied, Connan suggests reaching out to school officials so you can make sure your child feels happy and safe.

The sooner you speak to someone at the school, the quicker the bullying could stop.

stopbullyingnow.com

Stop Cyberbullying: stopcyberbulling.org

211 Teen Hotline: teen211pbtc.org

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What A Trip!

There’s Nothing Ordinary About These Family Vacations By Linda Haase

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ummer’s in full swing and you know what that means… Time for the family vacation and all its familiar accoutrements: kids’ backseat banter (“stop touching me!”), eating marathons (buffet, anyone?) and sunscreen for days (burning is so 2009). ¶ Or, maybe not. ¶ If “we go there every year” is part

of your family’s summer mantra, it’s time to shake things up. ¶ How about excavating for ancient artifacts? Or learning to cook Italian delicacies – in Italy? Perhaps a train trip through Alaska’s enchanting wonderland is more your style, or spending a few nights in an authentic Irish castle or a treehouse in an Australian rainforest? ¶ The following five magical vacations transcend the ordinary. Not only will you enjoy some great family time, but your kids will think you’re the coolest parents on the planet.

Reign In An Irish Castle

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ho doesn’t love a good fairytale – especially one featuring an enchanted castle inhabited by you and your family?

The Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in Ireland, a former fortress built in the 16th century, was home to real-life monarchs (the O’Briens, who were Barons of Inchiquin and descendents of the High King of Ireland in the 11th century).

And while the gothic-style palace’s history is fascinating, it’s the storybook setting that will leave you breathless. Think 410 acres of majestic scenery along the shores of Lough Dromoland.

Management promises to treat children “like royalty” (imagine a game of hideand-seek among secluded forests and colorful gardens) and offers plenty to keep them busy: fishing, tennis, horseback riding, clay shooting and a chance to learn falconry, an ancient sport. Older kids can join guided tours that provide

an introduction to the rich and occasionally hair-raising history of this century-old estate. There’s plenty for parents to do as well, including taking in a game of golf at the championship course or relaxing at the posh country club.

Accommodations include 99 guestrooms that meld luxury and Old-World elegance, with twice-daily maid service and 19thcentury Empire Style and Louis XV furnishings. The castle’s common areas showcase its glorious past with family crests, paneled corridors and sparkling chandeliers.

Dromoland Castle has operated as a luxury retreat since 1962, attracting celebrities (George W. Bush, The Beatles, Robert Redford, Muhammad Ali and others) as well as adventurous families.

For a truly happy ending, consider the Cottage Suite, which features a private terrace and fully stocked kitchen. For more information, call 800-346-7007 or visit dromoland.ie.

from top: Golfers play amid history at the Dromoland Castle in Ireland; kids learn to prepare Irish dishes; the castle's new reception area.

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Photos courtesy of The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

This page: Families take part in an excavation at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colo.; Opposite page: Scenes from the Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, Australia.

Dig For Buried Treasure In Colorado

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As part of the excavation, you’ll learn about the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (the Anasazi) who lived in the Mesa Verde region more than 700 years ago and still exist in other parts of the globe. “Working alongside our paleontologist team, you’ll make discoveries that will help us reconstruct the history of the ancestral Pueblo people,” explains Crow Canyon rep Joyce Alexander.

The program, designed for families with kids ages 10 and older, includes traditional games, artifact finding, fire-starting sans matches, visits to a recreated pueblo (community) and pithouse (shelter) and guided tours of famous Mesa Verde National Park.

This is not a trip for the lazy. While you’ll work at your own pace, archaeological excavation requires hiking, hauling buckets of dirt, kneeling for extended periods and other types of physical exertion.

“Being in good physical condition will make the experience more enjoyable,” states the company’s Web site.

Home base is a 170-acre campus, dubbed “the living museum,” which sits between the majestic Rocky Mountains and beautiful Mesa Verde. The program is offered summers only, when participants stay in Navajo-style log cabins (note to the private-minded:

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showers and toilets are in a separate building). Healthy, hearty meals are served at the lodge, all designed to help you keep up your energy – so you can keep up with your kids. For more information, call 970564-4346 or 800-422-8975, ext. 146 or visit crowcanyon.org.

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ell the kids they’ll be sleeping in a treehouse this summer and you’ll be dubbed Parents of the Year.

Don’t worry – we’re not suggesting a rickety structure laden with insects. Rather, at the Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, Australia, luxury accommodations overlook lush rainforests.

“Our treehouses are designed for comfort in the wilderness,” promises spokesperson David Gibson. “Our timber and glass two-bedroom treehouses are perched high in the rainforest canopy on the banks of the flowing Ithaca River.”

Let’s just say these structures put the Swiss Family Robinsons to shame: Here, each treehouse features a fireplace, gourmet kitchen, balcony with hammocks and a TV with DVD player (though you’ll likely be too mesmerized by views captured by floor-to-ceiling windows to want to bother with TV). For families who want more room, we suggest the three-bedroom, two-bath Bower House treehouse, situated on a rainforest ridge offering spectacular valley vistas.

Located amid 100 acres of rainforest in the Cairns Highlands region, tree kangaroos, endangered green possums and wallabies are all

“Our treehouses are designed for comfort in the wilderness. Our timber and glass two-bedroom treehouses are perched high in the rainforest canopy on the banks of the flowing Ithaca River.”

– David Gibson, Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Photo by Glenn Aronwits / Alaska Railroad

“We have onboard hosts that give passengers information along the way and point out some of the highlights. It’s an incredible way to travel and perfect for families.”

– Susie Kiger, Alaska Railroad

Photos by Lauren Birmingham Piscitelli

part of the scenery, which also includes waterfalls, walking trails and crystal clear lakes. This is an ideal trip for nature lovers.

“Wake to a serenade of song every morning as an ever-changing parade of birds greet you on your treehouse balcony,” says Gibson. “Or wander along our many walking tracks and immerse yourself in the grandeur of pristine, old growth, high country rainforest.” Sounds like paradise.

Sign us up. For more information, call +61 7 4096 5364 or visit canopytreehouses.com.

Ride The Alaska Railroad

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magine a vacation where you can avoid rental cars and rude drivers yet still remain mobile and take in spectacular scenery.

One of the best train trips we know of takes place on Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star, which winds from Anchorage to Fairbanks, offering views of majestic Mount McKinley, Matanuska Valley, small mining towns, steep side cliffs and abundant wildlife.

We suggest the delightful Gold Star service for the 11-hour trip (which can be broken up with overnight stops in quaint towns), featuring comfy seats in a lavish, glass-top, upper-level dome car with rotating seats, free nonalcoholic beverages and private outdoor viewing decks.

The train, operating daily from mid-May

through mid-September, makes stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali National Park. Passengers who opt to spend time in Talkeetna (about three hours into the journey) can discover buildings dating from the early 1900s, go rafting, biking, fishing and meet local artisans. The next stop, in Denali, offers passengers a chance to explore Denali National Park, experience a tundra wilderness tour, take a jeep backcountry safari, view a sled dog demonstration or take a helicopter ride. The final leg of the journey, a four-hour trip to Fairbanks, is filled with yet more gorgeous scenery.

“We have onboard hosts that give passengers information along the way and point out some of the highlights,” explains Susie Kiger, a rep with Alaska Railroad. “It’s an incredible way to travel and perfect for families.”

The railroad also offers two additional trains with varied itineraries and vacation packages. Happy rails! For more information, call 907-265-2494 or 800-5440552 or visit akrr.com.

Learn To Cook In Italy

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he family that travels together cooks together at The Fabrizio Tuscan Estate, situated on a working vineyard in Italy surrounded by rolling green hills in the heart of Montespertoli. Here, vacationers will find a vast olive grove and vegetable garden, where

they pick their own produce and incorporate it into dishes created during cooking classes.

And what could be better than learning to whip up authentic meals from culinary experts in an Italian country-style kitchen?

How does green potato gnocchi with fresh tomatoes and basil sound? Or ice cream cake with dark chocolate and hazelnuts?

This page: Guests create Italian delicacies at the Fabrizio Tuscan Estate in Montespertoli, Italy opposite page: A family takes in the scenery on the Denali Star in Alaska.

Cooking Vacations offers “Fabrizio in Tuscany,” a weeklong immersion vacation offering four hands-on classes (learn to make everything from appetizers, breads and soups to homemade pasta, veggies and dessert).

And while the kids are learning to roll pasta, make pizza and indulge in a private gelato-tasting class, parents get to sample myriad wines from the estate’s vast cellar.

“Families love to be immersed with the locals, participate in the hands-on cooking and experience the markets,” says Lauren Birmingham Piscitelli, founder of Cooking Vacations. “Everyone here speaks English and kids have cooked when supervised with a parent as early as 2 years old.”

Food is only part of the thrill – there’s also an oversized swimming pool, horseback riding and half-day excursions through the Tuscan Hills to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and two museums in Florence.

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It’s just a given. We worry about our children’s safety. We worry about their performance in the classroom. ¶ And we especially worry about their health.

After all, how our children feel physically can affect everything they do – from playing Little League baseball to making friends at school to enjoying healthy selfesteem through grade school, middle school and well beyond.

So when there’s a blip on the radar – persistent headaches, restlessness, an odd reticence to return to a play group that he or she once enjoyed – we worry.

That’s when we rush our kids to the doctor, with whom open communication is imperative.

“You have to find a practice where you can talk to your pediatrician,” says Dr. Douglas Barlow, a pediatrician in Boca Raton. “If your pediatrician doesn’t have time to sit down and explain what he’s doing, then you’re in the wrong office.”

Your child’s doctor should also provide ample time for questions, adds Dr. Paul

and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can be such pesky diagnoses. ADHD is usually spotted when children are placed in a formal classroom and teachers discover the child displays three key symptoms: inattention (cannot stay focused on a task), impulsivity (acts without thinking) and hyperactivity (can’t sit still).

ADHD is different from ADD, as the two disorders emerge from different parts of the brain. ADD children are usually quieter, lack the impulsivity of hyperactivity and struggle – sometimes silently – to pay attention in a classroom. Both are caused by a slight misfiring in the brain. And both are difficult to diagnose because the same or similar symptoms can also come from unhappiness at home, depression and/or anxiety over social “acceptance” problems.

Worried about a diagnosis. Why? Don’t you just get the right meds and move on?

It’s more complicated than that. The right dose of medication is often only established after several frustrating rounds of trial and error. Give children the wrong medication and they might be too calm, too lethargic, too zoned out. And either diagnosis can mean a lifetime of personal struggle for a child as he or she adjusts to learning and performing with learning challenges.

So why do we hear so much about kids suffering from ADHD and ADD these days? And what should parents do about agreeing to prescription medications?

First off, Dr. Barlow explains, parents are “more in tune with their children’s education” today than when many of us Baby Boomers were in grade school. In other words, they’re more aware. We don’t just send kids to school and wait for the report cards. We track their progress daily with parent/teacher conferences and online grading systems. If we perceive a child is

“Many parents are really, really worried and they’ll let several years go by knowing that something is very wrong with their child,” explains Dr. Christakis.

“Many parents are really, really worried and they’ll let several years go by knowing that something is very wrong with their child.”

– Dr. Paul Christakis, about ADD and ADHD

Dr. Paul Christakis

Christakis, also a Boca Raton pediatrician. And you should feel comfortable with the office – from the front-end staff to the physician. “I really feel it’s a trust issue,” says Dr. Christakis.

While these doctors see an array of problems, the following examines four children’s health issues that are extremely prevalent these days: Add/ADHD, childhood obesity, asthma and vaccinations.

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slipping, we panic and seek a quick solution. But Dr. Barlow says parents need to be careful about expecting too much.

“You don’t want to go too far overboard,” Dr. Barlow explains. “We’re not meant to sit still in the classroom for three hours straight. We’re meant to be out in the jungle looking over our shoulder for a saber-toothed tiger.”

And while Dr. Barlow admits diagnoses are being overdone, “you don’t want to miss that one child.”

In order to receive an official diagnosis (or not), a child should undergo a professional mental health evaluation conducted by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. After all, inattention might not be a sign of ADD or ADHD but of a learning disorder, undetected bad eyesight or even hearing loss. These assessments run from several hours to several sessions – and the results can be lifechanging, especially when the diagnosis leads to the right combination of lifestyle changes and medication.

epidemic.” According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity in children ages 6 to 11 has increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to an alarming 19.6 percent in 2008. And the increase in body mass index among our nation’s children isn’t just a number on a chart. It’s a major health issue. It leads to diabetes, puts too much stress on bones and joints (Dr. Barlow has seen very young children already struggling with knee problems), and can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and even stroke.

How did this happen?

“If a kid starts acting up, what’s the first thing that parent does?” poses Dr. Barlow. “They shove something in their mouth, plain and simple.

That’s where obesity comes from.”

access to junk food, which they “take right to the couch.”

choices at the grocery store – and if they were better disciplinarians.

The sooner parents start combating the problem, the better. Dr. Barlow is a big believer in ending a baby’s oral addiction by taking away his or her bottle and pacifier at age 1. “We persist in the oral phase of a child’s life, horribly,” he says.

“Stop putting things in their mouths to make them happy,” says Dr. Barlow. “It’s OK to let them cry.”

Dr. Christakis is in favor of putting more emphasis on the BMI at a younger age and supports in-school testing. If a child topples into the 86 percentile in BMI, he recommends family counseling. If a kid’s in the 95th percentile, there’s a big problem.

The bottom line?

Both doctors agree much of childhood obesity could be done away with if parents made healthier

Dr. Christakis adds that children often overeat out of sheer boredom. “In Florida, we have a problem because in the summer, kids are in the house,” he says, adding that kids have more

“If a kid starts acting up, what’s the first thing that parent does? They shove something in their mouth, plain and simple.

That’s where obesity comes from.”

– Dr. Douglas Barlow, about childhood obesity

“I have letters from parents that would make you cry,” Dr. Barlow says. “All of a sudden, their child isn’t grumpy any more. He’s not depressed. It’s really nice to read some of those letters.”

Childhood Obesity Men and women of a certain age might remember their grade-school days, when the school nurse would take you to her little room, have you step on the scale and jot down your weight on your report card.

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Asthma You may be surprised to learn this, but asthma is the most chronic childhood disease out there. Dr. Barlow says that 10 years ago, it was also perhaps the most undiagnosed.

But awareness has helped. Of course, the prevalence of household mold and Chinese drywall has also increased the incidence.

What is asthma, and how is it different from allergies? Allergies tend to be more seasonal or cause-specific – mango pollen, the household cat, clouds of dust during spring cleaning. But asthma is chronic, meaning it’s long term.

Asthma is caused when airways become blocked or narrowed by one or several allergens, which can be the cat, dust mites or cockroaches.

But asthma can also be exacerbated by things like weather and exercise.

It’s estimated that nearly 5 million children in America ages 18 and under have this disease and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has declared it the No. 1

But time and time again, upstanding, mainstream medical organizations – including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics – have researched the claims and declared no link between autism and vaccines. And indeed, the British doctor who released the report outlining a connection has been found by a British medical panel to have acted unethically.

Still, both Drs. Christakis and Barlow say they spend many hours discussing this with parents.

“Jenny McCarthy isn’t saying vaccines are evil,” Dr. Barlow explains.

“She’s saying talk to your doctor.”

reason for emergency room visits among children. It’s more common in African-Americans and city dwellers than in Caucasians and those who live in suburban and rural areas. One of the reasons for this, experts say, is that city kids spend more time indoors and many asthma triggers are contained in households.

Research also indicates that asthma can be hereditary and evolve from the more traditional – and easily manageable – household allergies: Remember the “hay fever” your favorite aunt would get when the crabapple trees bloomed each spring? Those were allergies, not asthma.

Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways – inflammation brought on by the everyday triggers discussed above. This inflammation makes the airways overly sensitive and can cause coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing. If out of control or improperly treated, it can lead to an emergency room visit because sufferers cannot breath. Antiinflammatory inhalants are commonly prescribed in treatment.

Dr. Barlow says it’s important to

find the right medication and “if it’s not working, that’s when you end up in the hospital once or twice a year.”

Fortunately, childhood asthma is treatable – much more today than 20 years ago. Diagnosis can be tricky, as some of the initial symptoms resemble bronchitis and the common cold. But asthma doesn’t go away, while a cold does. Experts say it’s important for parents to keep a keen ear to a child’s complaints. Watch for statements like, “My chest feels funny,” and “I couldn’t sleep last night because I was coughing.” And don’t be afraid to seek help.

“Asthma is definitely something we can control,” Barlow says.

Dr. Barlow says he has a lot of patients who worry about vaccines, particularly MMR. The shots are usually given at 13 months, then again around age 3. Barlow says he’ll sometimes wait on the MMR shots to allay parents’ persistent fears. Some parents worry that the MMR shot around that age can trigger the onset of autism, although that belief is disputed by mainstream medical research.

Dr. Christakis also treats families who worry about vaccines, but this pediatrician feels pretty strongly about the necessity for vaccinating children. If a parent refuses treatment for their child, he has them sign a waiver. “We have a pretty strongly worded immunization

policy,” he says. Still, he spends time discussing these worries, because he knows they’re legit in parents’ minds.

A recent study released from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor found that while 88 percent of parents vaccinate their children, 54 percent worry about side effects.

Researchers say parents who are concerned about vaccine side effects are, of course, the ones less likely to vaccinate their children. Indeed, the research showed that although, overall, most parents vaccinate, at least one in every eight parents has refused at least one vaccine recommended by their child’s physician.

Newer vaccines, such as meningococcal conjugate (severe bacterial infection) and HPV (human papillomavirus) are more likely to be refused than the older vaccines, agree Drs. Christakis and Barlow.

And for those with lingering worries, Dr. Christakis recommends this book to parents: Do Vaccines Cause That? A Guide for Evaluating Vaccine Safety Concerns, by Martin Myers, M.D. “There are always people against vaccines, and I try to let people know that,” he says. “It’s the right thing to do.” O Additional online sources: mayoclinic.com; nimh.nih.gov; webmed.com; time.com; nemours.org; aafa.org and cdc.gov/obesity/childhood.

Vaccines Celebrity and loving mother Jenny McCarthy has helped propel the controversy over childhood immunizations to the forefront, and pediatricians hear about McCarthy’s autism awareness campaign day after day. McCarthy believes her son, Evan, developed autism from his MMR vaccine (administered to protect against measles, mumps and rubella) and has said she would never allow him to be vaccinated again. august 2010

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Top Billing Caldwell Roofing Provides Solid Work – And Peace Of Mind

Professional roofing contractor Jon Milanese – a native New Yorker who came south to attend the University of Miami and never left – hears all kinds of horror stories out there.

The contractor who never called back. The contractor who took the check and disappeared. The contractor who called back, took the check and did the job all wrong.

That’s why Milanese and his team concentrate on customer service – and build-

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ing solid, waterproof roofs.

The roofing business in South Florida has

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repairs from the

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meowners’ wind worries. Government

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four or five years.”

permits and inspections. And then there’s

he explains. “We don’t ignore things.”

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all that cleaning up after companies that

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a new roof. A quality roof means top de-

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scrupulous contractors in the last four or five

see their kids there.

when he’s building.

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ing company and really get most of our

not the thunderstorms,” he says. “We con-

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Caldwell Roofing is located at 103 N.W. 43rd St., Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-392-0971 or visit caldwellroofing.com.

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Jason Simons

Mothers and fathers who are in financial trouble are often so stressed they don’t know what to tell the kids. So, they say nothing, but Simons thinks avoiding the discussion can be even more stressful.

He decided to write a book, for the children and families facing financial distress.

Photo by Paulette Martin

“When people get to us, a lot of times they’re in over their heads.

We help straighten things out.”

Called The Day Debt Moved In, it’s the story of a boy and his sister who hear their parents fighting. When the boy finally summons the gumption to go downstairs, he sees his father. He sees the stack of bills.

And they have “The Talk.”

We’re in trouble, the father says. But your Jason Simons might not seem like the kind of guy who would write a book.

He’s a businessman and the no-nonsense guy you call when you have so many bills, you can’t sleep at night.

“Basically, what we do is assist people who are in financial distress and we put

Simons Says Discount Debt Solutions Owner Pens Kids’ Book To Help Families

them in a program that can help them

mom’s going to get a job and you’re going to watch your sister after school. And we’re going to get through this together.

Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., the book is available at thedaydebtmovedin. com.

And Simons thinks it’s perfect for launching a family discussion.

If you face the financial problems – and

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ARTIE CANTER AND ADAM CANTER

“DESIGN WITHIN REACH. INNOVATION IS KEY AT DISTINCTIVE Kitchens and Baths, where ordinary is transformed into extraordinary.

The 20-year-old, family-owned “one of a kind” Boca Raton company, run by father and son, Artie and Adam Canter, prides itself on attention to detail, personalized treatment and the newest products and services.

“Design within reach. Always on time and on budget…we treat each customer as though they are the only one,” promises

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ALWAYS ON TIME AND ON BUDGET…WE TREAT EACH CUSTOMER AS THOUGH THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE.” That’s one of the reasons the company was awarded Gold Coast Builders Association’s prestigious Gold Prism award for the Best Single Family Home Kitchen Remodel in South Florida. The new kitchen was created for a historic home in Coconut Grove built in 1934. “We had the challenge of creating a kitchen that met the needs of a modern day family of five that fit the style and period of the home,” explains Adam Canter, the company’s president. “Our

in 1990, which grew into a 25,000-square-

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project separates it from other kitchen

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and bath designers.

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DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS AND BATHS, INC. is located at 1217 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-997-9400 or visit distinctiveknb.com.

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Max Friedman

and even printing – you name it, they will make it happen. “We’re here to develop, manage and grow our clients’ brands,” says Friedman. “We’ll do whatever it takes to make them successful.”

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industry, they’ve also delved into work for technology, medical, legal and nonprofit organizations, among others. Friedman explains, “Regardless of your industry, it’s vital for your business to have consistency between

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Key To Paradise

General Manager Fred Hoffmann Creates Magic At Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa Fred Hoffmann has been with Hyatt hotels for 20 years, so he’s worked at a lot of exotic locations. Puerto Rico. Grand Cayman. Aruba.

But there’s something special about Key West.

In this intriguing city of magnificent sunsets and six-toed cats, Hoffmann runs the most spectacular high-end resort: The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa.

“It’s a four-star resort.

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It is out of this world and you will go home with an

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dinner cruise, rent a jet ski, charter a snorkeling expedition or simply rent a bicycle

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to tool around town and explore the Old

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that simply want to get away. “We have

“Once you’re here, you park your car and you don’t need to go anywhere else,”

return customers who come back once

And, of course, when people come to Key

or twice every year,” he says. “Same

West, they want to have some fun. Maybe

Hoffmann says.

room. The first thing I do is knock on their

try something a little different. And that’s

It’s enough to make you want to get up

door to say hello.”

why the hotel offers everything your heart

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The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa is located at 601 Front St., Key West.

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ward thinking, consistently providing clients with the necessary tools to make an informed decision. Whether it’s through their Web site, social media or word-of-mouth, the Kooliks are constantly evolving.

And selling and marketing homes isn’t just a business to this group. It’s a family commitment.

“Our family-friendly group works very hard to make sure our clients get 100 percent of our attention. And they deserve it.”

Along with Elliot Koolik, there is his father, Steven Koolik – the father-son team work 24/7 to find that perfect South Florida home. For years, they’ve been the leading agents in Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton.

ELLIOT KOOLIK Elliot Koolik and his family OF REAL estate experts love catering to their clients.

Since 1989, this family-run business has focused on luxury home sales in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect place in one of South Florida’s magnificent gated country club communities, an oceanfront estate or a luxury condominium, this team knows how to connect the dots.

Family Of Experts

Koolik Group Realty Specializes In The Luxury Real Estate Market

Their national and international marketing and real estate connections are great, but Elliot Koolik thinks it’s the basics that make them unique. He stresses the importance of clients feeling appreciated along the way. After all, selling or buying a home is one of the biggest transactions of a lifetime.

“Clients want quick, one-on-one attention, as well as fast and detailed access to property information,” he says.

The Koolik office staff handles business affairs with a perfect combination of sensitiv-

Years ago, when the words “Web site”

web site up and running pretty much be-

ity and professionalism. “Our family-friend-

were still confounding, Koolik Group Real-

fore anyone else,” says Elliot.

ly group works very hard to make sure our

ty already was using the Internet to show clients real estate availability. “We had a

clients get 100 percent of our attention,” Indeed, this group has always been for-

he says. “And they deserve it.”

Koolik Group Realty is located at 2499 Glades Road, Suite 103, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-393-9997, ext. 113, or visit koolik.com.

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Space Savers

Lynne Herman Interiors, Inc. Makes Design Dreams A Reality Keith Herman has carved out an interesting career path – congressional aide, Wall Street financier, consultant – but found interior design to be the most rewarding. And it’s where he wants to stay!

“I grew up around interior design all my life. I’ve always known this is what I was meant to do,” says Herman, 43, vice president of Lynne Herman Interiors, Inc. in Boca Raton. The firm has established one of the finest reputations

Keith Herman

in the industry and Herman

“You have to be a great listener.

says they pride themselves in translating their clients’ needs and desires into a

But you also have to be a good shrink, diplomat, accountant and,

tangible reality.

of course, you have to deliver.”

“Every project is unique and we respect that condition,” he says. “That’s what makes it so challenging.”

Whether translating Classical-Traditional,

As a small boy, he watched the company

“You have to be a great listener,” he says,

Clean-Contemporary or Sleek-Transitional,

grow into the mid-size design boutique that

about working with clients. “But you also

Lynne Herman Interiors, Inc. continues to

it is today. His mother, Lynne Herman, is the

have to be a good shrink, diplomat, ac-

create beautiful spaces from South Florida

company founder and a licensed interior

countant and, of course, you have to

and Canada to New York City, Connecti-

designer whose success stories have been

deliver.”

cut and the islands.

Herman has always stressed that creative

“Hey, you live, you breathe, you sleep,

designing is more than just taking a sketch

you dream every project,” he says. “When

“From 9 to 5, she’s my partner and mentor

pad to coordinate color schemes with ob-

a client views the finished work product,

who just happens to be my mother,” Her-

jets d’art, furniture and window treatments.

that’s very cool. It’s an amazing gift to

man explains.

It’s a complete devotion to “the space.”

share with the client.”

published nationally. She has more than 30 years of high-end design experience.

Lynne Herman Interiors, Inc. is located at 10734 Stonebridge Blvd., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-706-5556 or visit lynnehermaninteriors.com.

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Dudley Davenport

specialized projects that they perceive to be opportunistic and usually challenging.”

Even Pinpoint’s office exudes creativity.

Visitors are always surprised when they arrive at a warehouse and walk into a Manhattan-style loft space with high ceilings, purple ductwork and lots of glass. “We

“We get excited when people buy and use our clients’ products because that’s the ultimate indicator that we moved the needle. We touched somebody with our work. We made a difference.”

designed the entire space around the existing ladies room plumbing,” laughs Davenport, “because good design always What’s in a name? Well, maybe an entire career. “Having a unique first name,” says Dudley Davenport, “I realized early on the power of standing out in a crowd.”

Today, Dudley uses that knowledge to help his clients creatively break through the clutter.

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gratifying,” he says. “We get excited when

diagnosis process Dudley developed. The

Systems, to mention a few.

people buy and use our clients’ products

company’s clients, many of which have

because that’s the ultimate indicator

been with Pinpoint for years, include

“We’re a boutique agency with a core

that we moved the needle. We touched

Jarden Consumer Solutions (with brands

group of highly creative talent,” explains

somebody with our work. We made a

such as Margaritaville and Mr. Coffee),

Davenport. “Companies often call us in for

real difference.”

Pinpoint design+Communications is located at 426 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach.

For more information, call 954-574-0601 or visit pinpoint-comm.com.

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Smooth Operator Silkening Technologies Creates Healthy, Smooth, Shiny Hair EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, THERE IS AN amazing talent who breezes into the beauty industry, and that’s why South Florida is so lucky to have Biage Bucario.

Biage can take unruly, curly hair and turn it luscious and straight. He can take your baby fine hair and make it look and feel thick. “This is the hottest thing on the market,” enthuses the product creator and New York native cosmetologist.

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that he created himself.

And Biage Bucario doesn’t make promises he can’t keep.

This summer, Biage is offering this treatment “The collagen plumps up the hair and

at a reduced price at The Hair Academy at

makes it fat,” he explains. “This makes the

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Biage is an internationally renowned ed-

hair incredibly strong and healthy. And it

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ucator and stylist who created the buzz

makes hair grow. And the maintenance is

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Or your hair, once you’ve been to Biage.

SILKENING TECHNOLOGIES is located at 6560 W. Rogers Circle, Suite 15, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-327-7729 or visit silkeningtechnologies.com.

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Technologies, which holds patents for survey devices, including Xit Poll, which allows businesses an easy and technologically superior way of polling customers while still immersed in the actual experience of the product or service. Based in Boca Raton, Cleva Technologies designs innovative wireless solutions for the retail, entertainment, service and restaurant industries. The new Wyndham features an Xit Poll near the front desk where management has found

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the Xit Poll to be a perfect tool to assist with hotel guests’ needs and preferences.

Along with the new Wyndham, Cleva Technologies and multiple Florida real estate holdings, Mitchell is gearing up to produce his fourth feature film, a Bossa Nova

Boutique Style

love story called Non Stop to Brazil, with director Brad Anderson. Principal photography will take place in Rio late fall.

Mitchell Robbins Makes Guests Feel At Home At The Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel

Mitchell is proud to be investing in the local South Florida economy. “I am committed to building a strong relationship with Boca

LOCAL RESIDENT MITCHELL ROBBINS IS the owner of Boca’s newest Boutiquestyle hotel, the Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel. The Wyndham recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation before

ALONG WITH THE NEW WYNDHAM, CLEVA TECHNOLOGIES AND MULTIPLE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, MITCHELL IS GEARING UP TO PRODUCE HIS FOURTH FEATURE FILM, A BOSSA NOVA LOVE STORY CALLED NON STOP TO BRAZIL, WITH DIRECTOR BRAD ANDERSON.

joining Wyndham Worldwide and is proud to announce the opening of the new event center showcasing more than 6,000

sures each guest is made to feel person-

Raton and our surrounding communities,

square feet of flexible function space for

ally welcome.

so all can enjoy their experience at the

weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate

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and social events. The hotel offers unique

Mitchell is also a real estate developer, film

a home away from home.” The Wyn team

services including a kosher catering kitch-

producer and entrepreneur, investing in

invites all to come and experience Boca’s

en, a Women On Their Way program and

local ventures. He recently partnered with

newest and most transformed Boutique-

a “Count On Me” service culture which in-

Larry Canipe and Steve Leone of Cleva

style hotel.

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Spice Is Nice Caliente Kitchen Heats Up Atlantic Avenue

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fiesta rocked Delray Beach recently when 1,000 revelers lined the streets of Atlantic Avenue to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, mini bottles of Patrón and massive margaritas as part of Caliente Kitchen’s VIP grand opening party.

Owned by industry veteran Taylor Smith, the renovated Mexican eatery occupies the space once home to Taverna Eros, and inside now features double the seating capacity and bar size. Outside, diners can partake in patio seating and a brand-new bar.

The restaurant’s decor is reminiscent of a cool Locals celebrated into the Mexican garage with night at Caliente Kitchen's grand opening party. red leather banquette seating and handpainted tables that resemble authentic Mexican doors. A high-energy bar/ lounge boasts an expansive selection of alcohol stacked all the way to the ceiling. Guests can choose from a prized collection of the world’s finest tequilas (more than 300 types), cognacs and scotches, ranging from $600 a bottle to more than $7,500 (big spenders can request premium shots, which range from $50 to $400 each). Those who try all 300 tequilas become part of Sizzling Soiree:

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an exclusive club and get their names hand-carved into Caliente’s vintage wood walls.

The restaurant’s menu features what Smith calls the most authentic Mexican cuisine this side of Cabo. Imagine flavorful and fresh dishes suited to myriad tastes, with novelty items such as the Mini Piñata kids’ dessert and tacos served until 3 a.m. from a late-night walk-up window.

Caliente Kitchen takes its partying seriously: It’s open 365 days a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., with a Happy Hour every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that includes $2 tacos. Their motto: “For those looking to experience Caliente, remember: If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the Kitchen.” O Caliente Kitchen is located at 8 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-450-6940 or visit calientekitchen.net.

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One-Dish Wonders Make Family Dinners A Cinch Between running a busy household and juggling work responsibilities, the last thing you have time for is cooking a big family dinner. But before you head to the drive-thru, consider the following one-dish wonders, designed to make meal preparation simple.

Mexican Chicken Casserole Creamy and cheesy, this is a dish the whole family will love. It’s got just enough kick from the chilies and is loaded with tender pulled chicken breast. It’s convenient, too: Make it ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate until ready to bake and serve.

Ingredients 6 cups pulled white chicken meat 24 ounces Mexican-blend shredded cheese, divided in half 2 bunches green onions, tops only, chopped, divided in half Two 10 ¾-ounce cans cream of chicken soup One 4-ounce can green chilies, chopped

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{ Who says you need to wait for the holidays to roll around before enjoying a warm, nurturing and comforting meal? If you’ve got turkey, we’ve got a delicious casserole filled with pecans that will provide a tasty lift any time of year.

Ingredients 2 cups wild rice, prepare according to package directions Leftover broccoli Leftover turkey Salt

Coarse ground pepper Fresh basil Shredded Parmesan cheese Chopped pecans Leftover gravy

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease casserole dish.

Spread rice across bottom of dish, place broccoli on top of rice and layer turkey on top of broccoli. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and chopped pecans. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Turkey and Pecan Casserole

3 cups sour cream 1 cup pitted black olives, sliced Twelve 6-inch flour tortillas Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine half cheese, half green onions, cream of chicken soup, chilies, sour cream and olives.

Set aside 2 cups of mixture for topping.

Add chicken to remainder for filling. Mix well. Put 2 heaping tbsp. on each tortilla; roll tightly. Arrange seam-side down in single layer in greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

Spread reserved topping, sprinkle over second half of cheese and green onions.

Refrigerate overnight or freeze. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until hot, golden and bubbling. Serve.

Tuna Noodle Gratin Here’s a version of tuna noodle casserole your mother never made!

The melting cheese makes it oh so delectable! Already individually portioned, it will convince even the most finicky eater that canned tuna is the way to go.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stick butter 4 cups mushrooms, sliced (8 ounces) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp. fresh rosemary ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¼ cup dry sherry ¼ cup flour 2 ½ cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 - 6 ounce cans tuna in oil, drained 6 ounce egg noodles (3 ¼ cups) 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup oyster crackers, crushed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large pot, bring water to boil and salt heavily. Cook noodles al dente, drain and return to pot. Set aside. In large frying pan, sauté onions and mushrooms in 4 tbsp. butter until tender, seasoning with salt, pepper and garlic near end. Add sherry and simmer until most of liquid has evaporated. In medium saucepan, melt remaining butter, add flour and stir over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Slowly incorporate chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, take off heat and stir in cream. Add sauce and mushroom mixture to drained noodles.

Add tuna and lemon juice; stir to combine. Divide mixture among 6 small ramekins. Combine cheese and crackers

and top gratins with mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot, bubbling and browned. Serve immediately.

Harvest Season Casserole You don’t need to wait for fall to enjoy this simple, flavorful dish, loaded with vegetables (so you’ll feel good about setting it out on the table). Hearty, delicious and nutritious! What more could you want from a family meal?

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, thin sliced 2 medium carrots, thin sliced Top third of 2 celery stalks with leaves, thin sliced 6 large garlic cloves, thin sliced Salt, as needed Fresh-ground black pepper, as needed 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 generous tbsp. dried basil 2 generous tbsp. sweet paprika 2 small zucchinis, thin sliced

Handful spinach leaves, chopped ¼ large head green cabbage, chopped (thin-slice core, too) 2 stalks Swiss chard, chopped, along with stems 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed 6 to 8 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups Asiago, Fontinella, or sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded Several spoonfuls grated ParmigianoReggiano or other cheese Preparation

(Casserole) Rub chunks of stale whole-grain bread with garlic. Tear into bite-size pieces, scatter in large, shallow baking dish (about 2-quart capacity), drizzle with bold-flavored olive

oil and ladle on soup mixture. Soup should nearly cover the bread (one-part bread to about three-parts soup). Tuck big spoonfuls of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or other cheese amid bread. Cover casserole; refrigerate overnight. To serve, bring to room temperature, sprinkle with more olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese, cover with foil and bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes. Uncover for 5 minutes to lightly brown the top.

(Soup Mixture) Coat bottom of heavy 6-quart pot with olive oil. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic.

Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are wilted and aromatic; stir often. Uncover, heat to medium high, stir in tomato paste, basil and paprika. Cook for 3 minutes; stir often. Add zucchini, spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard, tomatoes and broth.

Bring soup to a simmer, partially cover pot and cook 30 minutes. If it tastes weak, uncover and simmer for 5 minutes or more to boil off some of the liquid and concentrate the flavor. O

Recipes and photos courtesy of The Food Channel. For more dishes and ideas, visit foodchannel.com.

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Delish Dish: Capri’s signature Piatto Di Mare features a heaping plate of colossal shrimp, clams, squid, mussels and broccoli served with linguine in a light sauce. below: The restaurant’s welcoming dining room.

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Capri Ristorante Italiano Serves Home-Cooked Favorites In A Cozy Milieu

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or more than a quarter of a century, Chicagoans have been savoring the scrumptious, award-winning cuisine of Capri Ristorante Italiano. It’s finally our turn. Capri’s first Florida restaurant has opened in Boca Raton (after an extensive renovation of the former Matteo’s), dishing up incredible Italian cuisine in a cozy spot.

From pasta to veal, this friendly, family-owned eatery has cornered the market on authentic dishes. We suggest starting with Calamari Alla Griglia, which is tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked and seasoned with a hint of olive oil, salt and pepper and served on a bed of fresh, flavorful greens.

Mama Capri’s homemade cooked 100

pastas (Rigatoni, Parpadella, Bucatini and Gnocchi) can be paired with any of her delicious sauces (Vodka, Romano, Basilico, Bolognese and Alfredo). The Homemade Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce combo is light, creamy and bursting with flavor.

Another must-try: Pollo Vesuvio, a half-chicken slowly roasted with whole garlic, sweet peas and roasted potatoes simmered in a delicate wine sauce (it’s one of three entrees featured in the Chicago Sun-Times’ Award-Winning Dishes section of the menu). It’s easy to see why another house specialty, Piatto Di Mare, an overflowing dish of colossal shrimp, clams, squid, mussels and broccoli intermingled with linguine

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and a light white or red sauce, is popular. The chef knows exactly how much sauce to add – there’s never such a miniscule amount you can’t taste it or so much it overpowers the dish. And, they only use imported olive oil and fresh herbs (basil lovers, this is the place for you).

The menu is extensive: chicken (seven enticing versions), seafood, antipasti, veal (six tempting choices) and pasta – all prepared with passion and oodles of flavor. Add to that a wine room and bar, weekend entertainment, 50-seat banquet room, soft lighting and attentive service, and you’ve got a winning recipe.

“We want to get to know our diners

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and welcome them with open arms and a big glass of wine,” says Joey Capri, who runs Capri with partner Joe Falso. And, he promises, diners will go home with full stomachs.

And maybe a leftover or two. It doesn’t get much better than that. O

where Capri Ristorante Italiano is located at 39 S.E. First Ave., Boca Raton. The restaurant serves dinner Monday through Saturday.

For more information, call 561-391-8044 or visit capriristorante.com.

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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.

Atlantic Grille4Seagate Hotel & Spa x 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.665.4900 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday Bogart’s Bar & Grille4

Cinemark Palace 20 x 3200 Airport Rd. x 561.544.3044 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Bonefish Grill4Boca Grove Shopping Center x 21065 Powerline Rd. x 561.479.0411 x Dinner daily.

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et’s face it: South Floridians are not crazy about their tap water, much less baking with it. A local company hopes to help with a special filtration system designed to turn our water into a purer form of Big Apple agua. Palm Beach County-based Famous New York Baking Water Corp. is marketing its distinctive system toward restaurants and bakeries nationwide, who can then bake with the water to replicate the authentic flavors and textures of New York-style breads, bagels, pizzas and more. The result: Some tasty goodies.

Brewzzi4Glades Plaza x 2222

Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2739 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Brooks Restaurant4500 South Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.427.9302 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday in season, offseason Wednesday-Sunday.

The Capital Grille46000

Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

561.368.1077

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

Chops Lobster Bar4101

Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x 561.395.2675 x Dinner nightly.

Copper Canyon Grill42006

N.W. Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.893.8838 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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The first South Florida business to try the system is Mamma Mia’s Trattoria, a 220-seat Italian restaurant in Lake Worth. According to restaurateur Joey Lograsso, his customers can’t get enough of his New York pizza. “I never dreamed I could have real New York pizza in South Florida,” says Lograsso. “And thanks to the purity of the

water, the flavors of all of my foods are enhanced.”

Famous New York Baking Water Corp. offers a variety of systems scaled to the individual restaurant or bakery’s usage needs. It teamed with Fitness and Health CLA, one of the leading filtration companies in the water industry, to create them.

“This is not ‘New York-style’ pizza, as many restaurants advertise,” says Angela Bean, president of Famous New York Baking Water Corp. “Since our system replicates the necessary baking characteristics of New York water, you are getting authentic New York baked goods.”

For more information, call 561-452-2922 or visit famousnewyorkbakingwater.com.

The Cove Marina & Restaurant41754 S.E. 3rd Ct. x

DUFFY's SPORTS BAR & GRILL4401 N. Federal Hwy. x

Deerfield Beach x 954.421.9272 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Deerfield Beach x 954.429.8820 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cugini Steakhouse and Martini Bar4270 E. Atlantic

Falcon House4116 N.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.9499 x Dinner nightly.

Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.6244 x Dinner nightly.

Cut 4324432 E. Atlantic Ave. x

Delray Beach x 561.272.9898 x Dinner nightly.

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

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Grand Lux Cafe4Town

Center x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2141 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Grille on Congress

45101 Congress Ave. x Boca

Fifth Avenue Grill4821 S.E.

Raton x 561.912.9800 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner MondaySaturday.

Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0122 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Henry’s4The Shoppes at

Gaucho Rodizio44060 N.

Federal Hwy. x Lighthouse Point x x Dinner daily, closed Mondays.

954.784.7667

Addison Place x 16850 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.638.1949 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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wThe Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants Hooters 4Glades Plaza x 2440 N.W. 19th St. x Boca Raton x 561.391.8903 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Office4201 E. Atlantic Ave. x

asian/sushi

Delray Beach x 561.276.3600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

5 Spice Asian Street Market4

Houston’s41900 N.W.

The Pavilion Grille4301

Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.998.0550 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.912.0000 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

J. Alexander’s41400

Porterhouse Bar & Grill

Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.347.9875 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

47050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.391.6601 x Dinner daily.

Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe4

4225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca

4199 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.395.6033 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner MondaySaturday.

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Raton x 561.392.6746 x Dinner nightly.

Seasons 5242300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.9952 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Sundy House4106 S.

Miller’s Boca East Ale House

4Shoppes at Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9142 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Miller’s Boca West Ale House4Boca Lyons Plaza x

9244 W. Glades Road x Boca Raton x 561.487.2989 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.

Swinton Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.5678 x Lunch TuesdaySaturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

200 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.416.2185 x Dinner nightly.

Vinny’s All Day Cafe4Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9883 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Watercolors Cafe4Boca

Executive Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.3881 x Dinner nightly.

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Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill4

861 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.981.8986 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

4The Shops at Boca Center x 5050 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.544.8000 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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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 MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

House of Siam425 N.E.

Second Ave., #116 x Delray Beach x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

561.330.9191

Ichiban4Somerset Shoppes x 8841

Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.2429 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Japango4Riverstone Shoppes

of Parkland x 7367 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.4268 x Regency Court x 3011 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.999.1263 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Kyojin Buffet4Shops at Boca Grove x 21073 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton 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.

Tempting dish from The Blue Fish

III Forks Prime Steakhouse4

New York Prime42350 N.W.

Blvd. x Deerfield Beach x 954.428.2539 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

Temple Orange4The Ritz

Raton Bridge Hotel x 999 E. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner nightly.

Oceans 2344234 N. Ocean

Bangkok in Boca4Royal Palm

640 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.8581 x Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Max’s Grille4Mizner Park x

daily, Saturday-Sunday Brunch only.

7600 Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.544.8100 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly except Friday.

Sonoma Cafe & Bistro4

Carlton, Palm Beach x 100 S. Ocean Blvd. x Manalapan x 561.533.6000 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

404 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x

Asia Sushi/Wok/Grill4

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

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

561.368.0080 x Lunch and Dinner

Shoppes of Blue Lake x Suite A1 x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1688 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Fah Asian Bistro4Boca Valley Shopping Plaza x 7401 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.241.0400 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

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

Cay Da Vietnamese47400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.998.0278 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, 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 Parkland x 954.755.3191 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

LemonGrass Asian Bistro4

420 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.5050 x Lunch and Dinner daily. 4101 Plaza Real South E. x 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.

PEI WEI41914 N.E. Fifth Ave. x Boca Raton x 561. 226.0290 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro4

1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.3722 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Phuket Thai4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.8863 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

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wThe Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse

48316 Jog Rd. x Boynton Beach x

561.369.1788 x Lunch Monday-Friday,

Dinner nightly. 4CityPlace x 700 S. Rosemary Ave., #208 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.

Soba Sushi Caviar Lounge4

Mizner Park x 415 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.620.0606 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Stir Crazy fresh asian grillTown Center x 6000 Glades

Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.7500 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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 THAI4100 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton 561.750.4448 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Sushi Zen422191 Powerline

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Le Rivage4450 N.E. 20th St. x

Boheme Bistro41118 E. Atlantic

Boca Raton x 561.620.0033 x Lunch Wednesday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.4899 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

Cielo4Boca Raton Resort &

Taisho420423 State Road 7 x

Sunday.

Boca Raton x 561.479.0041 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Greenfield’s on Atlantic4

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.

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

Club x 501 E. Camino Real x 561.447.3222 x Dinner Wednesday-

5199 W. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.498.5010 x Dinner nightly.

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

Le French Bistro4Parkland

Town Center x 6676 Parkside Drive x Parkland x 954.755.0708 x Dinner nightly.

Le Pavillon414812 S.E. Military

Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.499.9882 x Dinner nightly.

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

St. Tropez47000 W. Camino Real x

Boca Raton x 561.368.8580 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Tea-Licious Tearoom & Gifts44997-B W. Atlantic Ave. x

Raton x 561.393.3451 x Dinner nightly, Lounge nightly, Brunch Sunday.

World Of Beer Opens At Promenade At Coconut Creek

Fondue The Melting Pot45455 N.

Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7472 x Dinner nightly.

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Tiramisu

ZED4514201 Plaza Real x Boca

Chug-A-Lug

The bar/retailer, which features more than 500 labels from around the world, including 40 brands on tap, opened in July. A grand opening party is planned for the end of August, with Mayor Lisa K. Aronson leading a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Organizers promise live music and giveaways, along with the chance to sign up for World of Beer Loyalty Cards, with which guests can earn

at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.496.5652 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

Delray Beach x 561.638.5155 x Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

B ITES /

eer connoisseurs need not leave South Florida to sample brands from across the globe – just head to World of Beer, which opened recently at The Promenade at Coconut Creek.

Lola Restaurant and Ultra-Lounge4The Shoppes

Italian Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza4Shops at Boca Grove x

points and win prizes such as free beer for a year, World of Beer merchandise, VIP parties and more.

The venue also plans to hold an annual WOBtoberfest, an outdoor festival with live music and of course, lots of brew. This year’s event is schedule for October 15th through October 17th.

The Coconut Creek location marks World of Beer’s seventh Florida

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venue, with up to eight more sited for Palm Beach, Broward and MiamiDade counties. Founded in Tampa as a neighborhood bar and retail establishment in 2007, additional locations are opening nationwide through World of Beer Franchising, Inc.

21065 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x N.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.273.9898 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.218.66004115

Arturo’s Ristorante46750

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

561.997.7373

Basil Garden45837 N. Federal

World of Beer is located at The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4437 Lyons Road, Suite E-101. For more information, call 954-984-0300 or visit wobcoconutcreek.com.

Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.994.2554 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Caffe Luna Rosa434 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9404 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Fran Drescher Goes Pink AT T H E 7 T H A N N U A L G O P I N K L U N C H E O N

You’ll be amused, amazed and ultimately inspired by actress

and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, best known as the lovable

“Miss Fine” on the ‘90s hit series “The Nanny.” In 2000, Fran was diagnosed with cancer; her surgery was successful and she has been cancer free ever since.Today, Fran is an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness and early detection as well as patient knowledge and empowerment.

Join Fran and the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer – right here in our community!

Proceeds from the Luncheon benefit the Go Pink Challenge, a fundraising initiative that supports the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness/ Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital.

Thursday, October 28, 2010 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Boca Raton Resort & Club Tickets: $125 per person For sponsorship and ticket information, please contact Kimberly Read at the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation, 561.955.5168 or kread@brch.com.

Keynote Speaker: Fran Drescher, cancer survivor, best selling author and actress Guest Speaker: Louise Morrell, MD, Medical Director, Center for Breast Care

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Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.268.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

CAPRI RISTORANTE ITALIANO 39 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8044 ❘ Dinner daily

Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 335 E. Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9393 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

FOUR FULL COURSES

PRE-FIXED DINNER $34 .95 Choice of one per course First Course: Soup of the Day, Seared Tuna, Beef Tenderloin Soft Taco or Fresh Mozzarella

Third Course: Beef Tenderloin, Fish of the Day, Short Ribs, Chef’s Pasta, Chicken Paillard or Pork Loin

Second Course: Caesar Salad, Mixed Salad or Chopped Iceberg Salad

Dessert: Apple Blossom Caramel or Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with Berries

R E S E R VAT I O N S 5 6 1. 2 7 2 . 5 6 7 8 1 0 6 S O U T H S W I N T O N AV E N U E | D E L R AY B E A C H | S U N DY H O U S E . C O M Taxes and gratuity not included

Royal Palm Place ❘ 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561-367-7488 ❘ Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Saturday.

CARUSO RISTORANTE

171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CASA D’ANGELO

Shoppes at Addison Place ❘ 16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9419 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

CUCINA MIO

8208 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.2750 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday-Saturday.

FERRARO’S

Waterway Shoppes at Parkland ❘ 7625 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.9282 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GIOVANNI’S COAL FIRE PIZZA

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7783 ❘ Dinner WednesdaySunday.

IL GIRASOLE Tropic Square ❘ 1911 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

LASTELLAS RESTAURANT AND CATERING 159 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LA LUNA BISTRO

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

451 East Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0208 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

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

Matteo’s Restaurant4233 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.392.0773 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

Peace A Pizza4Shoppes at Blue Lake x

1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.998. x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

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.

CHEF FRANK ROSANO

Ristorante Sapori4Royal Palm Place x 99

Royal Palm Place x Boca Raton x 561.367.9779 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Rosario’s Ristorante4Royal Palm

Place x 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.0758 x Dinner nightly.

Exclusively at Villa Rosano

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Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

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

Speranza wood-fired Pizza & Italian Restaurant441 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.245.7598 x Lunch and Dinner nightly.

Table 42 Kitchen & Wine BarRoyal

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

Times Square Pizzeria – The Italian Grill Restaurant4Shoppes at Village

Pointe x 6006 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6757 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

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

Trattoria Romana4499 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6715 x Dinner nightly.

VIC AND ANGELO’S 4290 E. Atlantic

TRAVEL TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS THIS SUMMER

Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.9570 x Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

Date night, Family night, Girl’s night... any night. Fondue for all ages.

Villagio Italian Eatery 4Mizner

Park x 344 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.447.2257 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

5455 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton • 561-997-7472 Reservations recommended • Fondue coast to coast Locally owned and operated • meltingpot.com ZAGATRATED-"Excellent" 1995-2009

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

Vino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas4

114 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton x 561.869.0030 x Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Vivo Partenza41450 N. Federal Hwy.

x Boca Raton x 561.750.2120 x Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LATIN/CARIBBEAN Caribbean Grill41332 N.W. Second

Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0161 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cuban Cafe Restaurant43350 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.

FOLLOW US ON

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

44631 State Road 7 x Ste. 26 x Coral Springs x 954.755.0941 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Medellin Restaurant

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

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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Pineapple Grille4Palm Trail Plaza x 800 Palm Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.265.1368 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.

mexican Baja Cafe Uno4201 N.W. First Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.394.5449 x41310 S. Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.596.1305 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Caliente Kitchen48 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.450.6940 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 Dinner nightly.

Rocco’s Tacos And Tequila Bar4Boca Center Shopping Plaza x

5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.416.2131 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Boca Polo Shops 5030 Champion blvd.

561-241-5903 Regency Court Plaza 3013 Yamato Rd. 561-997-9911

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Glades Plaza 2240 NW 19th Street 561-392-4181

Señor Burrito4513 N.E. 20th St. x Boca

Uncle Julio’s4Mizner Park x 449 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.300.3530 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Holiday Specials

filled with traditional cornbread stuffing and a hint of sweet apricot

Grilled London Broil

$19.95

Tender sliced choice sirloin grilled to your liking

Organic

All entrees include:

The Green Gourmet4The Shoppes

Glass of Kosher Wine, Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish or Chopped Liver Potato Pancake and Carrot Tzimmes

at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.455.2466 x Dinner nightly.

sandwiches/DELI

Choice of Dessert

Ben’s NY kosher Deli4The Reserve x 9942

Boca Dolce Bakery & Cafe4Lakeside Centre x 8202 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.479.4011 x Breakfast and Lunch daily.

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Wednesday, September 8th & Thursday, September 9th Brisket Platter or Roasted Half Chicken $18.95 Baked Tilapia w/Potato Stuffing & Emerald Sauce $19.95 Roasted Cornish Game Hen $19.95

Raton x 561.347.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.9963 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

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8177 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.716.0389 x Lunch Sunday-Friday, Dinner Saturday and Sunday.

Grill Time (kosher)48177 Glades

Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.482.3699 x Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday, Closed Friday-Saturday.

Kosher Marketplace422191 Powerline Rd., #5A x Boca Raton x 561.391.3318 x Sunday-Friday, Closed Saturday.

Old School Bakery & Cafe4

814 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.0013 x Breakfast and Lunch daily.

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 4Polo Shops x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.241.590342200 Glades Rd., #700 x Boca Raton x 561.392.4181 4Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9911 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

“A Chicago Legend”

Southern Italian Specialties Pat Bruno’s Chicago Sun-Times Award Winning Dishes Pollo Vesuvio Mellinzana Parmigiana Linguine Con Vongole Banquet Events

seafood Boston’s on the Beach440 S.

Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.278.3364 x Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Sunset Dining- 3-Course Dinner 5-6:30pm- $19.95 per person 39 SE 1st Avenue, Boca Raton 561.391.8044

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The Original Owner of “La Viola Restaurant” from 1993 to Feb. 2008 now open as...

Rosarios

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

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

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“Unpretentious hospitality, outstanding Italian classics…”

Harpoon Louie’s42096 N.W. Second

–Sun-Sentinel 11/6/09

St. x Deerfield Beach x 954.437.7888 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

JB's On The Beach4300 N. Ocean

Blvd. x Deerfield Beach x 954.571.5220 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Rosario is back at the same Royal Palm Place location serving fresh, homemade Italian classics.

561-393-0758 145 SE Mizner Blvd.

Royal Palm Place Boca Raton, FL 33432

FULL BAR • OUTSIDE PATIO • TAKE OUT • PRIVATE DINNER ROOM AVAILABLE WWW.ROSARIOSRISTORANTE.COM

J & J Seafood Bar & Grill4

634 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 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.447.2112

Linda Bean's4 200 East Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.2502 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

McCormick & Schmick’s4

University Commons x 1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.394.2428 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

32 East432 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray

Beach x 561.276.7868 x Dinner nightly.

Truluck’s4Mizner Park x 351 Plaza Real x

Boca Raton x 561.391.0755 x Dinner nightly.

The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House47619 State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.9190

x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Turkish/Mediterranean Meze Turkish Restaurant & Taverna4Royal Palm Place x 507 S.E.

Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.5783 Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Sunday. O

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Star Power Fran Drescher Headlines BRCH Foundation’s 7th Annual Go Pink Luncheon

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he Nanny is coming to town. Actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, best known for her role as the saucy star of the ’90s hit series, The Nanny, will be the keynote speaker for Boca Raton Community Hospital (BRCH) Foundation’s 7th Annual Go Pink Luncheon, scheduled to take place October 28th at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Luncheon attendees can expect to be amused, amazed and ultimately in-

The Go Pink Luncheon is the signature fundraising event for BRCH Foundation’s Go Pink Challenge, a community-based initiative to raise money for breast cancer prevention and treatment efforts provided by the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness/Center for Breast Care and the Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Community Hospital. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor for the Go Pink Luncheon and Go Pink Challenge.

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Drescher was diagnosed with Stage 1 uterine cancer in 2000. She successfully underwent surgery and has been cancer-free ever since, and now is an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness and early detection. spired by Drescher’s positive outlook and passionate advocacy for women’s health. Drescher was diagnosed with Stage 1 uterine cancer in 2000; she successfully underwent surgery and has been cancer-free ever since. Today, she’s an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness, early detection, patient knowledge and empowerment.

Also featured as a special guest speaker will be Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director of the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness at BRCH and a nationally known genetic researcher.

The Luncheon Committee Chair is Patti Carpenter; Honorary Chairs include Barbara Gutin, Jo Ann and Rose Procacci, Thea Stoneman and Elaine J. Wold. Helen Babione reprises her role of Honorary Advisor to the Luncheon Committee.

The Go Pink Challenge has raised more than $1 million, enabling BRCH Foundation to fund the purchase of technological advancements including a new 3-D Ultrasound Unit, a Breast PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) Scanner, and a new, state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible Mobile Mammography Van. The MammoVan is named in memory of LPGA professional Morgan Pressel’s mother, Kathryn Krickstein Pressel, who lost her fight to breast cancer in 2005. Pressel, through her “Morgan & Friends” Foundation, has committed a portion of the proceeds from her annual golf tournament at St. Andrews Country Club to the Go Pink Challenge.

i For more information, call 561-955-5168 or visit brch.com.

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Alonzo Mourning something you’d like us to include? For consideration, please e-mail no less than 450 words about the event, along with photos that include caption information, a phone number and a Web site address to editor@bocaratonobserver.com. Please write “Around Town” in the subject line, and note that submissions will be edited for clarity and length. Photos become the property of The Boca Raton Observer.

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Making A Racquet Chris Evert / Raymond James

Pro-Celebrity Classic Set For November

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ennis legend Chris Evert continues her efforts to help abused and neglected children in South Florida with her 21st annual Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic, scheduled to return to Delray Beach this November 6th and November 7th.

The 2010 event will unite stars from the entertainment and tennis worlds with two days of tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, with expected participants such as actors Jeffrey Donovan, Scott Foley, Maeve Quinlan and Jon Lovitz and musician/actor Gavin Rossdale. Past participants have included tennis stars Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Jana Novotna, Lindsay Davenport, Luke Jensen and Murphy Jensen. Other famous participants have included former President George H.W. Bush, actors Billy Crystal, Matthew Perry and Chevy Chase, and newsman Stone Phillips.

The event will unite stars from the entertainment and tennis worlds, with expected participants such as actors Jeffrey Donovan, Scott Foley, Maeve Quinlan and Jon Lovitz and musician/actor Gavin Rossdale.

Jon Lovitz

Gavin Rossdale

Jeffrey Donovan

Also featured this year will be the annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club on Saturday night. The evening will feature music, silent and live auctions and dinner and dancing. Past featured entertainers have included Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, The Commodores and Gladys Knight; at press time, this year’s headlining act had not been revealed.

Sponsors for the 2010 Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic include Raymond James Financial, Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Lincoln, the City of Delray Beach, Rolex, Clear Channel Radio, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, Global Wings, Global Exec Aviation, Wyndham Garden Boca Raton, Hilton Garden Inn Boca Raton and Ken-Rose Catering.

Since the first event in 1989, the Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic has raised more than $18 million to help South Florida’s abused and neglected children. Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a public-private partnership in conjunction with the state of Florida to raise money supporting programs for at-risk kids. O

i For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

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Everyday Heroes Children Of Chai Lifeline Honored At Boca Raton Reception

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hai Lifeline, an organization that provides emotional, social and financial support to seriously ill children and their families, recently paid tribute to these everyday heroes during a reception at the Sports Immortals Museum in Boca Raton. During the event, the crowd was treated to a buffet with selected wines and a chance to view the museum’s exhibits.

“All of my experiences with my illness and Chai Lifeline have helped me grow and have taught me to be a better person.”

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The evening inspired the guests in more ways than one, as many asked how they could volunteer. “There are so many ways to make a real difference in the life of a family living with pediatric illness,” explained Ellen Weiss, Chai Lifeline’s Southeast region director. “Our volunteer corps runs from students who act as Big Brothers and Sisters and counselors at Chai Lifeline events to retired people who drive children and caregivers to medical appointments.”

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ore than 75 members and friends of the Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council (GBREPC) were in attendance for dinner and networking at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton to celebrate another successful season.

Marking the end of her term of office, GBREPC President Elyssa Kupferberg introduced the incoming board and officially turned over the gavel to incoming president Debbie Cancilla. A longtime member of GBREPC, Cancilla is a trust officer with Wachovia Trust, a Wells-Fargo Company. Kupferberg will assume the title of immediate past president and Jim Ballerano will serve as president-elect.

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ment, in writing, your client relationships. This is a crucial procedure to follow. Make it clear what you, the professional, are responsible for accomplishing. And always know who your client is.”

ident for this vital group,” said Kupferberg, senior vice president at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. “The GBREPC continues to grow as a community resource and as an organization that is committed to meeting the needs of its constituency.”

The keynote address was given by trust and estate planning attorneys Bruce Stone and Bill Hennessey. Stone is a shareholder in the Coral Gables-based firm of Goldman Felcoski & Stone. Hennessey is a shareholder in Gunster Yoakley of West Palm Beach. The two joined forces for a presentation that they titled, Law Suits Against Estate Planning Lawyers: Damned if You Do, and Damned if You Don’t.

Founded in 1984, GBREPC has a membership of more than 160 professionals and strives to provide the public with a better understanding and appreciation of the services that estate and financial planners offer. It’s comprised of professionals from the accounting, legal, trust, insurance and financial planning arenas.

Debbie Cancilla, Mark Nowak and James Ballerano

During their talk, Stone and Hennessey emphasized the importance of practicing trust law and estate planning defensively. They pointed out that avoiding litigation has become increasingly more difficult.

“We shared with GBREPC members some simple yet important rules to follow,” said Stone. “Always docu-

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ine Crest School’s Lower School building on its Boca Raton campus has earned a LEED for Schools Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The project, originally slated to be a ‘certified’ building, is the first academic LEED building for Pine Crest.

The 59,000-square-foot building, built by James B. Pirtle Construction Company in Davie, is comprised of 28 classrooms and provides an ecofriendly learning environment for approximately 650 students in grades pre-k through 5. Designed by Zyscovich Architects, Inc., the project earned 50 LEED points through various green features such as photovoltaic panels, solar hot water panels, cisterns, the use of materials with high recycled content, a strict indoor air-quality plan, the use of low-emitting materials, native landscaping, lighting shelves and water-efficient plumbing features.

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As a result of these new facilities, Pine Crest is already making the grade with green power. Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the school as one of the largest green power purchasers among primary and secondary schools. According to the EPA, Pine Crest is purchasing nearly 500,000 kilowatt-hours of green power annually for its new Lower School building. This is enough green power to meet 77 percent of the building’s purchased electricity use. It’s the equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions of more than 60 passenger vehicles per year and equal to the amount of electricity needed to power more than 50 homes annually. O

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Fiorino took part in the Cadillac of Test Drives promotion, which encourages guests to try out the luxury crossover vehicle and blog about their experiences. After test-driving and blogging, Fiorino told friends, family and colleagues to read her entry and vote for her. Ultimately, her blog received the most votes. Prizes included an American Express Gift Card and $250 for the charity of her choice. Ed Morse Cadillac matched the gift and $500 was donated to Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a nonprofit social services agency that provides services to educate, train, and support atrisk children, youth and families.

The donation will be used to support Hearts for Soles, a program that raises money to purchase new shoes for low-income children served by Achievement Centers for Children & Families. The program was conceived by Delray Beach resident Megan Melba, who was looking for a way to give back to her community. After contacting the nonprofit group, she got to work. Three years ago she began by donating 50 pairs of shoes, in 2008 she and a friend donated 100 pairs and in 2009 she donated 200 pairs. Her 2010 goal: to raise enough funds to purchase 400 pairs of shoes. She’s off to a great start with the help of Ed Morse Cadillac and the Cadillac of Test Drives promotion.

“I knew Hearts for Soles really touched the lives of our neediest families when a mother from the Centers shared how grateful she was to have a gift under her Christmas tree for her children,” said Melba. “Supporting these families and helping their children feel confident is so rewarding.”

“The gift of new shoes serves a practical purpose but also builds self-esteem that is a critical component to success,” added Tina Snider, marketing director. O

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he American Technion Society-South Palm Beach Chapter recently welcomed Dr. Noemi Bitterman, an industrial designer at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel’s premier science and technology university. A special reception to welcome Dr. Bitterman was held at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, where she gave a presentation highlighting her “Operating Room of the Future.”

Dr. Bitterman directs the Technion’s Industrial Design program at the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, where she’s a senior research fellow. Her presentation showcased the evolution of the surgical theater, which has greatly improved over the years with the extensive use of advanced technology for monitoring, diagnosis and treatment.

The challenge modern surgeons face is the clutter caused by equipment, wires, tubes and lines.

Dr. Bitterman’s vision features the next progression for operation rooms, featuring a self-contained, “built-in” operating table that places equipment, lines and wires much closer to the patient and uses intermittent service floors to store larger equipment.

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August 9 Your kids probably know Aerosmith as the inspiration behind the Guitar Hero video game, but fans of a certain generation recognize the band as rock ’n’ roll royalty.

America’s best-selling group, Aerosmith has sold 66.5 million albums nationally, including the most gold and multiplatinum records ever. Led by perennially wild child Steven Tyler, along with musicians Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer, the band has had 21 singles in Billboard’s Top 40, including Sweet Emotion, Dream On and Walk This Way, and,

in later years, I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing, Pink and Jaded. Aerosmith has racked up countless honors, including two People’s Choice Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and seven American Music Awards. And while the guys have seen some tumultuous times – drug addiction, internal conflict and member changes – they remain some of the most respected rock musicians in history. Catch the 7:30 p.m. show at BankAtlantic Center, with special guest Sammy Hagar and The Wabos.

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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 August 7 AileyCamp Miami 2010 (Knight Concert Hall) Show begins at 7 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com August 7 Alejandro Sanz Show begins at 8 p.m.

August 19 The Budweiser Superfest Headliners include Raheem DeVaughn, Jaheim and Anthony Hamilton. Show begins at 7 p.m.

Child’s Play: Storytime Live! takes place at The Broward Center for The Performing Arts from August 6th through August 8th.

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One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; bankatlanticcenter.com August 5 Justin Bieber Doors open at 6 p.m.

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August 9 Aerosmith With Special Guest Sammy Hagar & The Wabos Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

August 20-21 U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam Summer Heat Show times vary.

Misery loves company: Maroon 5 performs August 19th at Bayfront Park.

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Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org August 13 THROUGH September 30 Hubble 3D Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film features the Hubble Space Telescope’s unprecedented views of the cosmos. Show times vary.

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August 12 RMG Presents Bellator Fight Championships Mixed Martial Arts Show begins at 7 p.m.

August 14 Goo Goo Dolls Show begins at 8 p.m.

August 18 Donna Summer Show begins at 8 p.m.

August 19 Maroon 5 Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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August 31 Creed With Skillet And Theft Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 800-937-0010; seminolehardrockhollywood.com August 11 Kathy Griffin Show begins at 8 p.m.

5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700; seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com August 14 Woodstock Weekend Concert Featuring Janis Joplin’s Original Band, Big Brother & The Holding Company and The Family Stone.

Show begins at 7 p.m.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org August 6-8 Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live! (Au-Rene Theater) Show times vary.

August 14 Chris MacDonald’s Memories Of Elvis – 33rd Anniversary (Au-Rene Theater) Show begins at 8 p.m.

08.10 August 25 Natalie Merchant (Au-Rene Theater) Show begins at 8 p.m.

August 31 Tears For Fears (Au-Rene Theater) Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater

1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; livenation.com August 20 Demetri Martin Show begins at 8 p.m.

August 25 Deftones Show begins at 8:30 p.m.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org

August 5-29 Low Down Dirty Blues Sassy new musical featuring songs made famous by Mae West, Muddy Waters, Sophie Tucker and other legends. Show times vary.

events August 5-15 The Gin Game This Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy features two seniors playing gin rummy at a seedy nursing home while sharing intimate stories. Takes place at Palm Beach Dramaworks. For more information, call 561-232-9918 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org.

August 8 Gilda Mallin Chapter Of Hadassah Lady Atlantic Lunch And Cruise Start the day with lunch at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, then board the Lady Atlantic for a two-hour

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August 10, 17 Lecture: The Toolbox For Making The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life A course designed to expand your daily life experiences. Starts at 2 p.m. Takes place at Delray Beach Public Library. For more information, call 561-266-9490 or visit delraylibrary.org.

August 14 33rd Annual Bon Festival This event is inspired by Japan’s Obon holiday, which honors the spirits. Starts at 4 p.m. Takes place at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-4950233 or visit morikami.org.

August 15 Playtown Cafe’s Back To School Bash Enjoy kids’ games, contests, face-painting and free demonstrations of fall classes.

Starts at 1 p.m. Takes place at Playtown Cafe in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-852-2150 or visit playtowncafe.com.

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August 21 Boca Festival Days 2010 Zumba For The Red Cross Get ready to Zumba for a cause to benefit the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter. Starts at 3:30 p.m. Takes place at the Life Time Athletic Club of Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-9942060 or visit bocaratonchamber.com.

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August 23 Class: How To Play Guitar By Ear For this music lesson, prior experience with guitar chords is recommended.

Bring your own acoustic guitar. The cost: $26. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Takes place at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit sugarsandpark.org.

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The nine-day event attracted more than 53,000 fans for great tennis, live music and more.

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by Audi Coral Springs. Finalists won trips to the U.S. Final at Kiawah, S.C. and all event proceeds benefitted Best Buddies Florida.

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Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s Denim, Diamonds & Dice Casino Cocktails flowed, diamonds sparkled and dice rolled when nearly 200 participants gathered at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton for a glamorous evening in honor of Unicorn Children’s Foundation. The event raised more than $72,000 for the Foundation’s programs.

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Playtown Café Partners With Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation For Fundraising Event Playtown Café is a locally owned indoor playground/eatery transformed into a miniature town housing seven fun and educational centers where kids can explore, create, climb and imagine. Partnering with the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation for a fundraising event, Playtown Café donated 50 percent of gross revenue for the day to the Foundation, while participating vendors donated 15 percent of individual sales. More than $1,000 was donated to the Foundation. Playtown Café, The Shoppes At Boca Greens, 19575 S. State Rd. 7, Boca Raton, 561-852-2150; playtowncafe.com.

Mayor Susan Whelchel, City of Boca Raton; Barbara Benefield, Boca Beautification committee; Elaine Russell, Lang Realty and Carriage Trade Properties and Kevin Carroll, president, Lang Management.

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Lang Realty And Lang Management Are Proud To Support The Boca Raton Beautification Committee The Boca Raton Beautification Committee and Mayor Susan Whelchel announced the winners of the Annual Landscape Excellence Awards. Each year, the committee honors local businesses for their landscaping efforts in several categories. Following the ceremony, Lang Realty and Lang Management held a luncheon for winners and officials. 9858 Clint Moore Rd., Suite C124, Boca Raton, 561-989-2100; langrealty.com.

Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel Welcomes Mammography Patients At City Health Fair

Wednesdays Will Be Wonderful At Wild Olives By Todd English In Boca Raton With Entertainment By Chenzo Balsamo A welcome addition to Wild Olives By Todd English, the popular Boca Raton restaurant that features the delicious rustic Mediterranean fare of celebrity chef Todd English, performer Chenzo Balsamo is a hit with South Florida audiences. He specializes in entertaining guests with songs that made Frank Sinatra, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Bennett, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder famous. Wild Olives by Todd English, The Shops At Boca Center, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-5448000; chenzobalsamo.com.

Performer Chenzo Balsamo

City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel welcomed employees who’d scheduled mammograms at Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan during the city’s Health, Safety and Benefits Fair. The new MammoVan, which served as the highlight of the day’s services and programs, was completely booked during the event and performed nearly 30 screenings. Boca Raton Community Hospital, 800 Meadows Rd., Boca Raton, 561-955-7100; brch.com.

Members of the ministry with Tammy Milanese and Jon Milanese, president of Caldwell Roofing.

Caldwell Roofing Gives Back Three weeks after an earthquake devastated Haiti, Boca Raton-based Caldwell Roofing, in partnership with Spanish River Church in Boca Raton and El Shaddai Ministries International in Miami, donated a heavy-duty dump truck to help with cleanup and recovery efforts in the small Caribbean nation.

“We considered various ways to get involved with the cleanup effort, and felt that this would provide the quickest benefit to the people of Haiti,” said Jon Milanese, president of Caldwell Roofing.

Caldwell Roofing, 103 N.W. 43rd St., Boca Raton, 561-392-0971; caldwellroofing.com.

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Susan Saxton, city employee and MammoVan patient; Paula Loughner, MammoVan coordinator at Boca Raton G. Richard Cohen, M.D. Community Hospital; Jan Savarick, president of Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation and Mayor Susan Whelchel, City of Boca Raton.

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200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD

STROMBERG GARY

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$950,000

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD

MARRECAU GRIETJE

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$962,500

BEL MARRA

700 APPLEBY ST

PERANICH RICHARD

SCIORTINO ROSARIO

$364,000

$120,027

15-OCT-03

BOCA FALLS

12396 CLEARFALLS DR

LOPEZ JOSE M DEL PESO

DIMARCO JOSEPHINE J

$415,000

01-DEC-96

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19706 BLACK OLIVE LN

STRINGARI MARTIN GUILLERMO

MIA REAL HOLDINGS LLC

$290,000

$250,000

29-DEC-09 21-OCT-08

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

20196 PALM ISLAND DR

KATZ AVIV

DOLCE ALFRED J

$400,000

BOCA LAKES

2614 NW 41ST ST

UNKEL GARY R

2614 COLONADE INVESTMENT LLC

$320,000

17-SEP-08

BOCA LAKES

3910 NW 27TH TER

LEVINE MICHAEL

WAYCOTT JEFFERY M

$480,000

$499,006

17-SEP-03

BOCA POINTE CC - LA CORNICHE

7751 LA CORNICHE CIR

KRALSTEIN BERNICE

KAGEL HARVEY

$405,000

06-JUN-03 10-AUG-09

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA FLORA

6541 VIA ROSA DR

POLISENO JONATHAN

MYAKKA LC

$406,000

$275,000

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

440 NE SPANISH TRL

CAPPADONA RICHARD R

MAGLIONE FLORENCE

$420,000

$103,500

01-SEP-81

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

540 NE SPANISH CT

OTTO WESLEY D

BRENNER TODD

$382,000

$695,000

16-SEP-05

BOCA WEST CC - CEDARWOOD

7620 CEDARWOOD CIR

FISHMAN MARC H

NEPOLA THOMAS C

$1,050,000

$350,000

31-OCT-03 01-DEC-92

BROKEN SOUND CC - BANYANS

2464 NW 67TH ST

KATZ MARTIN

GREENBERG ARNOLD

$379,000

$283,500

FIELDBROOK ESTATES

17536 FIELDBROOK CIR E

DEMARINIS JODY M

DORRIS VIVIAN P IND. TRUSTEE

$604,500

01-OCT-95

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

20701 EAGLE CREEK CT

ROGGERO FREDERIQUE

GOROWSKY STEVEN IND. TRUSTEE

$393,000

15-JUN-05

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

16000 BRIER CREEK DR

TALPINS JOAN

HALL SEYMOUR G

$580,000

$725,731

28-JUN-01

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6191 VIA VENETIA N

BALDWIN CHERYL

PHILLIPS J MARK

$643,000

$410,171

29-MAR-00

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB 2177 ARECA PALM RD

ESAU BARBARA B

SARKA STEPHEN R

$685,000

18-JUN-02

STONECREEK RANCHES

9283 HAWK SHADOW LN

GEORGE MICHAEL K

CHARLSE WATT ESTATE HOMES LLC

$700,000

TIMBERCREEK NORTH

3331 NW 23RD CT

FEDERAL NATIONAL Mtg. ASSOC. BARTKOW DANIEL J

$385,400

$165,000

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We rely on volunteers, especially professionals with backgrounds in law, mathematics, medicine and science.

Most of us can read a book on English literature, but it takes special knowledge for a subject like trigonometry.

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– Sonia Hedrick, production director for RFB&D’s Palm Beach County studio

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very week, Debi Incandela spends several hours in a Boca Raton recording studio reading textbooks aloud to help Palm Beach County students with learning disabilities and/or vision problems achieve their educational goals.

“You can make such a difference in their lives,” says Incandela, a volunteer reader for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D), a 62year-old national organization with a modern digital studio on the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) campus. “It’s a lot of fun, as well.”

Incandela is one of 70 area volunteers who read elementary- to graduate-level textbooks and process the digital audio files for downloading

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to students’ MP3 players. After being trained in the process, volunteers come to the studio at a convenient time to record the texts.

“Our goal is to ensure that every student in need has access to RFB&D services,” says Sonia Hedrick, production director for the Palm Beach County studio. “We rely on volunteers, especially professionals with backgrounds in law, mathematics, medicine and science.

Most of us can read a book on English literature, but it takes special knowledge for a subject like trigonometry.”

Currently, RFB&D is serving about 400 people in Palm Beach County.

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through 12, and the rest are college and graduate students or adult learners with print disabilities. For example, one man who is legally blind recently earned a law degree and is now working for a federal government agency.

“Our services have been shown to be extremely helpful to students who have difficulty comprehending the written word due to attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia and other learning problems, as well as visual impairments,” says Hedrick.

In the past year, local volunteers recorded 258 books, including Child Parent Relationship Therapy, College Algebra & Trigonometry, Lifetime

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Physical Fitness & Wellness and Jewish Stories. Except for short elementaryschool books, multiple volunteers will read the text, providing older students with a welcome change in voices. It can take from an hour to a year to record a book, depending on length and complexity.

“We only have two staff members at the Boca Raton studio,” Hedrick explains. “All of our audio textbooks are created by the dedicated men and women who share their time and talent with us.”

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The Boca Raton Observer is an entertaining, informative highquality magazine dedicated to the sophisticated, stylish and trend-setting readers living and working in Palm Beach County.

It celebrates businesses, charities, schools, leisure activities and everything else that comprises the Boca Raton lifestyle.

Most importantly, it celebrates its residents.

In honor of our loyal readers, The Boca Raton Observer has partnered with some of Broward and Palm Beach County’s best physicians, restaurants, hotels, salons and more, to offer deep sales and discounts on all your favorite goods and services. From glamorous beauty services to delicious culinary delights, our guide to Summer Steals will have you longing for the long hot season all year long.

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Summer Steals Cupcake Couture Sweet Boutique

Alene Too

Looking for gourmet cupcakes, homemade gelato, gourmet coffee or a piece of nostalgic candy? If you responded yes to any of these, you’re ready to experience Atlantic Avenue’s new Cupcake Couture Sweet Boutique! For a limited time we’re giving away one of our petite cupcakes with any coffee purchase when you present this ad. Expires 8/31/10. Limit one per person. 328 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-276-2334; cupcakecoutureusa.com.

Stay cool, stay chic, stay current. Alene Too will keep you fashionable through the summer months! Alene Too shoppers will receive a 20% discount on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August 31, 2010. Don’t miss out on this special offer. Happy summer to all. Shoppes at Village Point, 6006 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton, 561-394-0899; alenetoo.com.

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Altier Jewelers Celebrating 50 years of excellent service in Boca Raton, Altier Jewelers is offering special summer discounts up to 30% off on all fine jewelry. Altier Jewelers is proud to be your official Patek Philippe authorized dealer for over 40 years. Please stop by our store to view our large selection of Swiss timepieces and luxury jewelry. 701 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-395-3462; altierjewelers.com.

Truluck’s

Ultimate Nails Spa

Enjoy half-price wine on Red White & You Wednesdays! Every Wednesday, enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine, all night long. Grab your friends and make each Wednesday a celebration with half off all bottles of wine, all evening.

Mizner Park, 351 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-391-0755; trulucks.com.

This summer, indulge yourself with our Ultimate Spa pedicure which includes Hot-Stone massage for that ultimate relaxation...to die for! $35 Special (regularly priced at $45). Offer ends September 30, 2010. Hours: Sunday 12-5 p.m., Monday closed and Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-7 p.m.

Glades Plaza, 2200 Glades Rd., #106, Boca Raton, 561-338-4919.

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It’s our only business since 1988. Let us restore the natural beauty and radiant glow of your marble and natural stone surfaces. Please enjoy a 20% discount off any services provided through August 31, 2010. 1181 S. Rogers Circle #17, Boca Raton, 561-997-2636; marblekareusa.com.

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Bliss Salon & Spa Summer Special. Free Microdermabrasion with facial. Buy 1 or 12 and use them all year long. 17940 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-988-8989; blisssalon-spa.com.

Fungus can be a family condition because it is contagious. During the month of August, East Ocean Podiatry is offering a $200 discount on the second laser treatment procedure for a member of the same family or household.

This new laser treatment kills fungus without harming the skin or nail. Insurance is not covering the cost of this treatment. 820 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, 561-393-8787; stoptoenailfungustoday.com.

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East Ocean Podiatry

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Summer Special - Complimentary glass of Prosecco with dinner when you mention this ad. Don’t forget to book your private party in our Wine Room!

Seating for up to 30 guests. Call for reservations and information. 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 561-338-1703; casa-d-angelo.com.

Wyndham Garden Hotel

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Hotel

Count on Wyndham Boca for a “Suite” Girls Weekend! Upon arrival, receive an upgraded suite, bottle of Champagne, $50 Boca Town Center card and two $10 Maui Spa gift certificates. Enjoy the Starbucks Cafe, tropical pool along with local complimentary shuttle. 1950 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 561-368-5200; wyndhamgardenbocaraton.com.

Look hot but stay cool. Now through August 31st, straighten and whiten your smile at the same time with Invisalign (the clear, comfortable, removable solution) for up to $1,500 off the standard price. Call the Spodak Dental Group – a 2010 Invisalign Preferred Provider – for a complimentary consultation.

4665 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-4980050; spodakdental.com.

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Casale Marble Imports specializes in intricate custom fabrication and installation of countertops and floors. With this ad we are offering a 15% discount on your fabrication so we can make your design dreams become reality in the hands of our master craftsmen.

750 S.W. 17th Ave., Delray Beach, 561-272-7600; casalemarble.net.

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Happy Hour Monday through Friday features Kobe Beef Sliders, Firecracker Shrimp, Chipotle BBQ Wings and Mini Filet Mignon Skewers for $2.95, and don’t forget the two for one drinks. Join us on Mondays for a dinner with a friend night. Purchase two entrees and receive a free bottle of wine from Coastal Wines. 2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-893-8838; ccgrill.com.

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Copper Canyon Grill

Escape to The Seagate Hotel & Spa located within walking distance to the beach on Delray’s famed Atlantic Avenue. Call or visit our Website for details on the Seagate’s Gateway to Delray Summer Getaway offer, from $159 per night PLUS A $50 per night resort credit, through September 30, 2010. The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 877-57-SEAGATE; theseagatehotel.com.

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Enjoy up to 75% savings during the summer sale. Since 1981, Frame World Gallery is an internationally respected dealer in posters and other fine art.

Custom framing is a specialty, as well as design and installation services. Featuring Toulouse-Lautrec, Mucha, Cappiello and many others.

Appraisal service available.

Regency Court, 3013 Yamato Rd., Suite B-21, Boca Raton, 561-997-0084.

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Green Wave Body Waxing invites you to enjoy your summer by giving you a special discount. Beginning August 1, 2010 and ending August 31, 2010, receive 5% off when you spend more than $40 or get full legs for $40 (regular price $49.99).

Come by for the best waxing service at the best price. 308 S. Federal Hwy., #91, Boca Raton, 561-367-7323; greenwavebodywaxing.com.

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Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market is your everyday green market and destination.

Locally grown produce from the farm to your fork. We also offer a variety of quality products such as baked goods. Group and school tours available.

Spend $10 and receive $1 off with original ad. One offer per order. 12033 State Road 7, Boynton Beach, 561-733-5490; bedners.com.

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Biage is an internationally renowned educator and stylist who created the buzz word the “Brazilian” for Keratin Treatments. He was the founder and director of education for Keratin Complex Hair Therapy by Coppola. Get 50% off Biage’s new Pro Collagen Rx Keratin Treatment, which includes a free 12oz. maintenance shampoo and conditioner. 6560 W. Rogers Circle, Suite 15, Boca Raton, 561-327-7729; silkeningtechnologies.com.

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MAUI Spa & Wellness Center

If you want to have amazing lashes like a celebrity ... lash extensions are the secret. Eyelash extensions make your lashes look amazing without the fuss of messy mascara! They’re a great way to lift your eyes without the surgery! Swim, shower and workout worry-free and still have fabulous lashes. Great for special occasions or everyday wear! Receive 20% off your first service. 140 N.E. 2nd Ave., Studio #25, Delray Beach, 917-533-6212; glamourgirllashes.com.

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Our private island lies just 28 miles from historic Key West and offers guests thatched-roof bungalow suites, gourmet dining and the indulgent treatments at SpaTerre. We are the perfect luxury destination for the discriminating traveler. Be sure to ask about our Florida Resident rates when calling or use promo code FLR when booking online. 28500 Overseas Hwy., Little Torch Key, 800-3-GET-LOST; littlepalmisland.com.

Vic & Angelo’s

Camp Canine is a country club and spa for dogs. We are an elite resort that offers unique cageless daycare, boarding, grooming and an exclusive pet boutique. We are the first of its kind in East Boca Raton and Downtown Fort Lauderdale. We’re inviting all pampered pets to try our daycare for FREE on your first visit by mentioning this ad.

201 SW 1st Ave., Boca Raton, 561-392-9099, Fort Laud., 954-763-4111; campcanineflorida.com, campcanineboutique.com.

Dynamic restaurateur David Manero’s terrific Italian restaurant, Vic & Angelo’s, is offering enticing Happy Hour specials - at the indoor and outdoor bars - throughout the summer. From 3 p.m. 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, you can indulge in half-price drinks and half-price appetizers.

Stellar starters include the Sicilian chicken wings, the Old School Meatball and the Mussels al Forno. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-278-9570; vicandangelos.com.

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During the month of August, Summer Wednesdays offer 20% off all services. Restrictions apply. Join us at our state-of-the-art destination spa and wellness sanctuary and experience a renewal of mind, body and spirit. Stay for a full spa day or just one hour and enjoy a service with one of our aestheticians, massage therapists, nail care specialists or holistic practitioners. 2100 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-395-7733; themauispa.com.

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Make a difference, come to sip and have high tea at Tea-Licious Tea Room. Bring your friend or loved one and receive 50% off your second high tea order. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”-Henry James. 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-638-5155; tealicioustearoom.com.

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Summer Steals Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery is offering the “no down time” Express CO2 Peel for $2,500 (regularly $3,000). Providing benefits of the breakthrough Fractional CO2 Laser, but with no down time, Express CO2 helps improve acne scarring, wrinkles, skin tone, sun damage and more. 4675 Linton Blvd., Suite 200, Delray Beach, 561-4999339, toll-free at 866994-FACE (3223);

The Window Pros Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. Save up to 25% off our Factory Direct, energy-efficient, impact windows. Add style and elegance to any home. Our Miracle Glass™ Impact Windows save you 40%, guaranteed, off your electric bill while protecting your home and family from powerful storms. 3200 S. Congress Ave., #102, Boynton Beach, 1-877-DonShula (366-7485); donshulahurricanewindows.com.

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The “Boticelli Cuff” by Echo of the Dreamer is a wide, sterling silver cuff with pearls, white topaz and bronze sealife. You will receive a free gift with every purchase this summer at Unique Boutique. Open Mon.-Wed. 11-8, Thurs.Sat. 11-9, closed Sunday. 204 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-2726654; uniqueboutiquejewelry.net.

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See how easy it is to plan your summer vacation! Splash into Summer with rates starting at $159, plus kids eat free off our kids’ menu! The resort is located minutes from all of Orlando’s greatest attractions and all guestrooms have been newly restyled. Request Offer Code SPLASH. 1 Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, 800-55-HYATT; hyattgrandcypress.com.

It’s always 4:56 at the Hooters Bar. $4 wells, $5 calls, $6 premiums, $5 1983 Margaritas made with Jose Cuervo all day every day.

More than a mouthful Mondays, $5.99 cheeseburger and fries all day Monday. Wednesdays are wingsdays, with $5.99 boneless wings and fries.

2240 N.W. 19th Ave., Boca Raton, 561-391-8903; hooters.com.

Benvenuto Caterestaurant is known throughout South Florida as “the” destination for weddings, bar mitzvahs and corporate and social affairs. Our Summer tropical menu includes a three-course dinner Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for $33 per guest. All prices are subject to a 6½% sales tax and gratuity. 1730 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, 561-364-0600; benvenutorestaurant.com.

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A new resort is bringing world-class style and amenities to the west coast of Florida. All guest rooms are suites with fully equipped kitchens, walkout balconies and Gulf of Mexico views.

Receive 15% off rack rates and a $50 resort credit daily. Valid through Dec 30, 2010. Request Offer Code CBINTR. 301 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater, 727-373-1234;

Get gorgeous with â&#x20AC;&#x153;beauty on a budgetâ&#x20AC;? this summer in Sky Salon & Spa luxury. Take 20% off with three or more celestial services now through August 31st. Your choice: haircut, manicure, facial, highlights, waxing, color, pedicure, straightening, hair extensions, lash extensions, deep conditioning, microdermabrasion, pink & whites. One time per client, please. 1675 N. Military Rd. (at Town Center Rd.), 561-338-SKY7 (7597); skysalonandspa.com.

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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

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Caldwell Roofing ice skating

Join us at Palm Beach Ice Works for our family skate on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Bring this ad and receive $1 off admission per person. Call for details.

1590 N. Florida Mango Rd., West Palm Beach, 561-656-4046; pbiw.org.

At the celebrity chef-driven restaurant, Happy Hour just turned into happy day!

Throughout the summer, enjoy half-price drinks from noon - 7 p.m. at the bar, as well as appetizers - also half-price at the bar - from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. The half-price bar menu includes flat breads, salads, the signature asparagus frites and crispy calamari. The Shops at Boca Center, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-544-8000; wildolives.com.

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Throughout August, Barry Schechter M.D., F.A.A.O. of the Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute is offering these sizzling specials: Latisse, $100 per box; Botox Cosmetic, $10 per unit (minimum 20 units); Juvederm XC, $465 per syringe for Ultra, $530 per syringe for Ultra Plus, $25 off any additional syringe after the first syringe. 9980 Central Park Blvd., Suite 204, Boca Raton, 561451-4514; drbarryschechter.com.

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Rainy Season is here... secure your roof with Caldwell Roofing, your professional roofing contractor for over 25 years. Call now for your free roof inspection.

Contract with us by August 31st and receive $200 off a roof repair of $1,000 or more. 103 N.W. 43rd St., Boca Raton, 561-392-0971; caldwellroofing.com.

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The Melting Pot This is Boca Raton’s only fondue restaurant celebrating its 20th year.

Enjoy a 5-course fondue wine dinner of cheese fondue, salad, combination entree including lobster tail, chocolate fondue and a bottle of premium wine for only $79/couple. Call for reservations and mention the “$79 5-course.” Zagat-rated “Excellent” 1995-2009. 5455 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-997-7472; meltingpot.com/bocaraton.

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y o u r u lt i m at e g u i d e t o s u m m e r s p e c i a l s just shoe n’ me Just Shoe N’ Me opens NEW LOCATION in Mission Bay Plaza (the old Feet Rite). Let us professionally fit your child.

Receive $5 off any full-price shoe of $35 or more. In stock shoes only. Cannot combine offers. Find us on Facebook.

20437 SR 7, Boca Raton, 561-479-1991; 5689 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs, 954-575-7066; justshoenme.com.

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Good manners lead to good opportunities. Sabrina Nelson holds a Masters in Business Administration and is an etiquette specialist trained and certified in children’s etiquette and leadership as a consultant.

Take advantage of seven hours of training for $450-a savings of $50 off the regular price. 21346 St. Andrews Blvd., #184, Boca Raton, 561-308-7208; verlezzaetiquette.com.

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Rosarios restaurant

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Boca Raton’s premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling company is offering a relaxing dinner out on the town at your favorite restaurant while we install or remodel a new kitchen or bathroom of your dreams. Receive an American Express gift card with a value up to $500 based on total purchase.

1217 Clint Moore Rd., Boca Raton, 561-997-9400; distinctiveknb.com.

Denny’s Childrenswear is the place to go for newborns and toddlers to ‘tweensand everyone in between. Save an additional 10% off* our already discounted prices on Fall Fashions. *Some exceptions may apply. Must present this ad.

Expires 8/31/10. Shoppes at Boca Greens, 19595 State Rd. 7, Boca Raton, 561-477-2000; dennyschildrenswear.com.

Rosario Lanza, the name behind Boca Raton’s former restaurant La Viola, brings you his latest creation, Rosarios, to the same beautiful location in Royal Palm Place. Featuring summer specials to entice all palates - $26.95 for a complete dinner (available all night). Also available, our signature 2 lb. lobster special.

145 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-393-0758; rosariosristorante.com.

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Charles Medical Group Charles Medical Group and The Foundation for Hair Restoration welcome you to join us for 10% off facial fillers and injectables or 300 complimentary hair transplant grafts (with a procedure). 200 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Boca Raton, 561-3955544; charleshair.com.

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Japango is now offering a three-course tasting menu for only $23 until 6:30 p.m. every day. Get a choice of a pre appetizer, main appetizer and an entree with many different varieties to choose from. Regency Court Plaza, 3411 Yamato Rd., A-14, Boca Raton, 561-999-1263; japangomenu.com.

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The Inn At Fox Hollow The Inn At Fox Hollow, Long Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier lifestyle hotel is offering an exclusive discount for classic studio suites this summer. Only $199 per night (plus taxes) with a minimum three-night stay*. Mention this ad when making reservations. *Restrictions apply. Expires 12/30/10. 7755 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, 1-800-291-8090; theinnatfoxhollow.com.

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Summer frizz not your best look? Visit Blush for our safe, formaldehyde-free Keratin treatments that smooth hair, add shine and reduce blowdry time! August 1st through Oct.1st, schedule any Keratin treatment for $50 off plus get a $25 gift card when you mention this ad! Beat the heat, book now! 177 N.E. 2nd Ave. Delray Beach, 561-278-5834; blushbeauty.net.

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The Brewzzi Happy Hour (Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) featuring brewedon-site beer and PREMIUM house brands for HALF PRICE...now including BREWERY BITES, a menu of small plates with small prices. Kids Eat Free, Mondays and Tuesdays. Introducing the BREWZZI POINTS and BREWZZI VIP loyalty programs. 2222 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 561-392-2739; brewzzi.com.

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Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night out-beauty and bling. Invite Adore Me Boutique, Cathy Canavan and Stephanie Bowling to spice up your night offering the hottest jewelry, accessories, beauty tips, hair treatments and much more! Choose from 6 hair and makeup packages combined

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Free gift on all packages with the mention of this offer.

140 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 561-767-2008.

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Summer Steals y o u r u lt i m at e g u i d e t o s u m m e r s p e c i a l s The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida

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Sick of your frizzy hair with this humidity? Come visit Tiffany at Paradise Salon & Spa for a Brazilian Keratin Treatment. Now offering a new and improved formula that washes out the same day for only $150. Also offering a free haircut with any color service.

New clients only. 140 NE 2nd Ave., Studio 8, Delray Beach, 954-625-5577.

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The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida in Naples is offering $2 off an adult admission during the month of August 2010. Mention promotional code BRO 7810 to receive your discount. Docent-led and selfguided audio tours available. 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7, Sandalwood Square, Naples, 239-263-9200; hmswfl.org.

The impeccable service, breathtaking atmosphere and gourmet fare make The Sundy House Restaurant one of the region’s most celebrated dining establishments. Bring this ad and receive either a free glass of champagne or a mimosa with the purchase of a main course (lunch or dinner).

106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-272-5678; sundyhouse.com.

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Florida residents will receive a 15-20% discount off our best available rate; two-room suite with private bedroom and separate living area; complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast daily; complimentary two-hour cocktail reception each evening; complimentary local transportation.

Please request “Florida Resident Offer.” 7920 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 561-483-3600; bocaratonsuites.hilton.com.

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Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa

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Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa, located in historic Old Town, invites you to enjoy our chic resort. Enjoy beautiful guest rooms with full balconies, perfect for enjoying the Key West sunsets. Request special offer BOCAKW and enjoy a free room night, free upgrade and free breakfast. 601 Front St., Key West, 800-55-HYATT; keywest.hyatt.com.

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Our products will make your home and business maintenance easy with results you will love. Surface-specific products designed to be safe and effective for polished marble and equally effective for all other natural stone, tile and masonry surfaces. Get 20% off Internet orders through August 31, 2010. Coupon code BRO. 1181 S. Rogers Circle #17, Boca Raton, 1-800-790-8327; marblekareproducts.com.

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August is so cool with Skin Apeel Day Spa’s Annual Sale! Select merchandise for 50% less! Shop and enter to win a Tension Tamer Spa Day; the best facial, massage, manicure and pedicure, with lunch and gratuities. Raffle drawing and sale end 8/31/2010.

21301 Powerline Rd., Boca Raton, 561-852-8081; skinapeel.com.

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Featuring relaxed dining in a tropical setting with nightly dancing on a 2,000-square-foot dance floor. Also available for private parties for up to 60 in our private Grille Room and up to 250 guests in our Atrium setting. The restaurant serves great steak, fish and specialty salads. Get 20% off your total dinner bill (excludes $22.95 menu) with this ad. Must be seated by 6:30 p.m., TuesdayFriday through September 3. 301 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, 561912-0000; paviliongrille.com.

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This fully equipped co-ed facility offers group exercise, yoga, pilates and spinning.

Get a 7-Day Free Trial Membership or 3 Months Free with an annual membership. Some restrictions apply. 5030 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-495-2324.

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A unique, customer-oriented shopping experience awaits at GBS, The Beauty Store. In-store salons feature innovative cutting techniques, award-winning color and affordable services for the family. Save more this summer, with 10% off each purchase of $50 or more. 21303 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-3946123 or 19635 S. State Rd. 7, Boca Raton, 561-451-8785; gbsbeauty.com.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the most inclusive luxury cruise experience ever!

On all 2010-2011 voyages: 2-for-1 fares plus additional savings of up to $1,000 per person; FREE unlimited shore excursions; FREE roundtrip air, with Business Class upgrades from only $999 each way. 326 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 561395-6670 or 800-2488404; reidtravel.com.

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“Everything for your windows and more” making your home look fantastic since 1995. Custom window treatments, bedding and pillows, Hunter Douglas shades, blinds and shutters. Custom closets, faux iron and faux stain glass. Summer Special - 25% off fabrics and hardware. 7291 State Road 7, Parkland, 954-344-9088; fantasticwindows.com.

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Discover Delray’s “spiciest” Happy Hour, Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wash down $2 Tacos with 2-for-1 cocktails and specialty margaritas like Rockstar and Cadillac, served in massive goblets! Open for lunch and dinner 365 days a year, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Indoor/ outdoor dining available. Free delivery to Atlantic Avenue.

8 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-450-6940; calientekitchen.net.

We assist students and families with school selection, applications, essays, interviews and scholarships. Call or visit our Web site to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION and receive $100 OFF any College Package. Offices in Boca Raton, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, 954-414-9986; internationalcollegecounselors.com.

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Experience the tranquility of Boynton Beach’s top-rated day spa. Alesandra’s is a full-service salon and spa which offers a wide variety of services to pamper you from head to toe. Mention this ad to receive 15% off all spa services. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 1780 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561-732-5381; spaalesandra.com.

Playtown Cafe restaurant

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A place for parents to relax and enjoy a good meal. Kids play in a safe and clean environment and can explore our seven Creative Play Centers in a “town” built just for kids. Free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult meal (min. $10) every Tuesday this summer.

Expires August 31, 2010. 19575 S. State Road 7, 561-852-2150; playtowncafe.com.

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Capri Ristorante brings the Chicago legend to Boca Raton. Serving 5 locations in Chicago and over 30 years experience, Joey Capri welcomes you into his family and home. Summer Early Dining Specials are available Monday-Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. 3-course-dinner$19.95 per person.

39 S.E. 1st Ave., Boca Raton, 561-391-8044; capriristorante.com.

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Eyebrow fact or fiction? Do your eyebrow hairs grow more in the heat of the summer months? If you answered Fact...This deal is for you! Get 10% OFF first time brow service or any makeup application through September 1, 2010.

To schedule an appointment call Salon Edge. 561-7508090 or 954-288-4372; expertbrows&morebyjeri@ facebook.com.

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