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66 THE NINETEENTH HOLE It’s Always Party Time At Pro Golfer Mark Calcavecchia And Wife Brenda’s Riverfront Home In Tequesta

72 THE WHITE HOUSE A Chic Boca Raton Residence Features Little Fuss But Lots Of Style

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BEAUTY’S IN THE DETAILS An Eclectic Aventura Space Reflects Its Owners’ Love For The Classics

84 ROCK THE BOAT A Sleek Italian Superyacht Spares No Lavish Detail

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nyone who appreciates fabulous homes and their decorative details will love our March Home & Design issue. It truly is packed with beautiful photos and lots of inspiration!

First, we introduce you to cover subject Nate Berkus, Oprah Winfrey’s favorite interior designer, who shares his decorating advice, trade secrets and love for South Florida’s vintage stores. There’s even more to this talented designer and best-selling author than meets the eye, as you’ll learn in “Nate the Great” (page 62).

Next we take you on whirlwind tours of three amazing homes—and one spectacular superyacht. Step inside the Tequesta home of Pro Golfer Mark and wife Brenda Calcavecchia and the first thing you notice is that they love to entertain. From an impressive pool and high-end kitchen to a cozy loggia and other surprises, you won’t want to miss “The Nineteenth Hole” (page 66). We also take you inside a contemporary all-white Boca Raton home that features elements that are at once modern and tropical in “The White House” (page 72), and an eclectic space with artistic flair in “Beauty’s In The Details” (page 78). And for some sleek ocean style, you’ll want to check out the amazing Ferretti 870 luxury superyacht, replete with a cutting-edge kitchen, four cabins and all the designer trimmings in “Rock The Boat” (page 84).

And finally, as if this weren’t enough eye candy, we provide a guide to digital design, featuring great blogs, mobile apps and more. Whether you’re decorating a space or just like to look for new ideas, don’t miss “Point. Click. Decorate.” (page 88).

We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Our homes are our sanctuaries, so we trust that this issue will inspire you to make your own home even more perfect for you and your family. Flip through the pages and create your own inspiration.

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y weekday bedtime ritual typically goes something like this: Exhausted from the day, I vow to get to sleep early, say around 11 p.m. (considering I’m a night owl, this is “early” for me). I brush my teeth, wash my face, slide under the sheets and turn out the lights.

And then I turn on my Google Nexus 7 tablet.

This is where my seemingly solid plan always goes awry.

Because everyone knows that when you’re addicted to something—say, surfing the Web for home decorating ideas—taking that something to bed is not a wise move.

I have no one but myself to blame for the morning stupor and dark circles under my eyes.

(Except maybe, Pinterest…and Instagram… and the whole damned digital universe.)

My minimal self-restraint is no match for the countless design blogs, online magazines and colorful websites, enticing me with their perpetual stream of inspiring DIY projects, decorating ideas and home tours.

How can I sleep when casasugar.com gives me tours of Taylor Swift’s vintage Nashville mansion (such a steal at just $2.5 million!); Madonna’s sleek, for-sale Manhattan penthouse (asking price: $23.5 million); Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s mid-century-modern Los Angeles home (reportedly a New Year’s gift to themselves); and Oprah Winfrey’s new Maui farmhouse (so you get L.A… and a lei).

And I never know when I’ll be overcome with the urge to install a removable kitchen backsplash, turn a planter into an outdoor chandelier or create a coat rack from wire hangers. All that and more is helpfully explained on the blog apartmenttherapy.com.

And, it almost goes without saying, I need to keep up with color trends, furniture retailers and designer books via decor8blog.com.

Of course, my worst midnight vice has got to be Pinterest, with its millions of posts about home design, architecture, DIY projects and gardening, all provided by fellow decor addicts. It’s all enough to make me a “pinsomniac.”

The digital technology just keeps getting more ubiquitous. I imagine someday soon I’ll be surfing images on my wristwatch, or toothbrush, or kitchen sink.

Do I dread that day?

Nah. Because, truth be told, I love my addiction— and if decorating is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

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New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult, 46, captivates readers with provocative page-turners such as “Lone Wolf,” “Sing You Home” and “Nineteen Minutes.” The popular Princetonand Harvard-educated writer isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics as evidenced by her latest fictional tale, “The Storyteller,” which delves into the Holocaust and the riveting story of character Sage Singer, a bakery worker whose tormented colleague asks her to kill him for the prior sins he committed as a Nazi SS guard. When Picoult stops in South Florida for her book tour on March 6 (Congregation B’nai Israel, Boca Raton; cbiboca.org) and March 7 (Temple Judea, Coral Gables; judeagables.org) it will be a sort of homecoming. The Hanover, N.H. resident often visited family here during her college spring breaks.

You’ll be speaking in South Florida soon. Does your reading audience differ here from elsewhere?

“I don’t think audiences there are very different from audiences anywhere else in the United States. Fortunately, my readers all tend to be really enthusiastic, intelligent people.”

What do you hope readers learn from “The Storyteller”?

“Why, 70 years after WWII, it’s still important to talk about the Holocaust and to hunt down the perpetrators of war crimes, even if they are quite elderly. We currently deport illegal immigrants whose only crime is having the wrong paperwork. Is it fair for us to allow former war criminals to live here?

Also, it’s important to remember that genocides are still occurring all over the world—if we can convince one person to not pull a trigger on the orders of a commander, simply because he remembers John Demjanjuk (the convicted Nazi guard) and realizes he will be hunted down for the rest of his life, that is an achievement.”

for one of my characters. I worked closely with historians at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to hammer out the logistics of Nazi hierarchy and history, so that I could create the life of my fictional Nazi.”

What’s next for you, personally and professionally?

“After touring for two months internationally for ‘The Storyteller,’ I’ll hunker down and finish writing (my) 2014 book. And I have two graduations to celebrate this year—my daughter Sammy will be graduating from high school, and headed to Vassar next year...and my son Kyle will be graduating from Yale!”

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What challenges did you face while writing the book?

THE WRITE STUFF: Jodi Picoult

“The research for ‘The Storyteller’ was among the most emotionally draining I’ve ever done. I interviewed multiple Holocaust survivors, and many elements of their lives have been braided into a fictional existence

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TAILGATE TITAN: Dave Richards

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BEST SPOT IN THE LOT As director of construction for Sunrise-based GL Homes, Dave Richards knows a thing or two about curb appeal. He even makes a parking space look welcoming.

Just ask the folks at “Access Hollywood,” the syndicated entertainment TV show that featured Richards and the tailgating magic he creates in

the lot of Sun Life Stadium (spot E-11, to be exact).

Richards, a Boca Raton resident and perhaps the world’s biggest Miami Dolphins fan, hasn’t missed a home game in 13 years. So naturally, the team volunteered his name to TV producers as the ultimate tailgater. “Anytime we can rep-

resent the Dolphins and Miami it’s an honor,” says Richards, 57.

“He is extremely enthusiastic, and his tailgate is known to be one of the best in the parking lot,” points out Jason Jenkins, the team’s director of media relations.

We’ll say.

His setup includes a 46inch TV, fully stocked bar, nine inflatable football players and a 30-foot field—all of which he transports to and from each home game in his black Ford Raptor.

Richards, who’s been tailgating for 11 seasons, cooks up succulent empanadas, ribs, skirt steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chili, lobster and more.

And yet…

“I’m so busy preparing, setting up and cooking that I don’t get a chance to eat,” he admits. “I usually go into the stadium and grab a hotdog.”

And now, just to bring a smile to your day,

here’s a giant Wienermobile. The Kraft Foods’ Oscar Mayer promotional vehicle was spotted in South Florida recently, where company drivers handed out hot dog coupons and “wiener whistles.” We hear they really relish their jobs.

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Who knows how many of her nine lives she used up along the way?

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– West Palm Beach resident Jacob Richter, 70, whose beloved Calico cat, Holly, jumped out of his RV during a visit to Daytona Beach—and miraculously, two months and 200 miles later, found her way home.

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ranking for having the most sleep-deprived couples in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Singles fared even worse, coming in at No. 3 for missing serious shuteye. Miami/Fort Lauderdale slid in at No. 8 for sleepless couples and No.13 for singles. Source: Sun Sentinel

– Linda Haase

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Statham (far right), seen here with Kim Gambino, Jessica and Jamie Telchin, and Maria Scarola, celebrated South Florida-style during a party at One Thousand Ocean in Boca Raton for their action thriller, “Parker,” which included scenes shot at the property and the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The film, which is based on the series of best-selling novels by Donald E. Westlake, revolves around a professional thief who sets out for revenge after being double-crossed.

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Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach won’t be easy for Senior Curator Tom Gregersen, 63, who retires this month.

After all, for 35 years his “office” has been one of the most serene, stunning spots in the world. But, as Gregersen explains: “It’s time to turn over responsibilities to a new generation of museum professionals.”

In homage to the beloved curator, the museum is presenting “The Curator’s Farewell Exhibition: Cool Stuff from the Morikami Museum’s Collection,” which includes pieces that Gregersen says “reflect a society that is dynamic, design-conscious and imaginative.”

The 60-plus piece exhibit, which

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DUBIOUS DISTINCTION

THE PERCENTAGE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY residents under age 18 living in poverty, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University. Per the report, 21 percent of Broward County kids are living in poverty, as are 29 percent in Miami-Dade County.

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Each of them has problems.

Do they combine and fix their problems? Maybe. Or do they combine and double their problems? Maybe.

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runs through May 19, includes works never before displayed, including “Shishi-Gashira,” a lion’s head dance prop, and “Arrows in Defense” a painting by artist Ito Koun, which depicts a lone samurai archer defending his position.

After his retirement Gregersen, who holds a master’s in Japanese Studies and taught English in Japan, plans to keep visiting Morikami. His favorite spot? The Late Rock Garden, which he describes as a “dry landscape of gravel expertly raked weekly by a garden volunteer of exceptional talents and rare passion.”

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When Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Dave Barry needed names for “dangerous and morally questionable” characters for his new book, “Insane City,” he says two people immediately came to mind: Paul Castronovo and Young Ron Brewer.

The irreverent radio personalities join Barry’s cast of infamous characters as ex-cops known for unconventional methods (such as hanging people over railings of high-rise buildings). The story’s plot— which includes medical marijuana, a fake pirate ship, a gargantuan snake, Russian gangsters, scheming billionaires, angry strippers and gorgeous Cuban women—will likely provide plenty of fodder for ed e the deejays’ “Paul & Young Ron Show” on BIG 105.9 FM. W Wh What do the guys think? “I always thought it would be an honor h to be included in a work by one of the greates st literary minds our country has ever produced,” says est C Ca Castronovo. “Sadly, I don’t know Stephen King, so I g gu guess this Dave Barry guy will have to do.”

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Pierre H. Matisse Continues The Family Tradition In Palm Beach Gardens BY BILL BOWEN ierre H. Matisse was destined to become an artist, practically born in a Paris studio, the grandson of modern art icon, Henri Matisse, but his early challenges were as extreme as his creative influences. His country was overrun by the Third Reich army

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when he was 12, and he spent the next five years amid the deprivations of occupation and horrors of the Nazis, accompanying his father Jean on missions in support of the Resistance.

But throughout his youth, frequently in the presence of his grandfather and other artists including Pablo Picasso, Pierre’s destiny was shaped by his surroundings. Even his parents were artists.

“I grew up in studios, my job was to clean,” he recalls. “It was quite natural that I would study art in Paris, in a large studio where we drafted and painted all day, and nobody bothered you,” says Pierre, who will make two special appearances during his March 16-17 exhibit at Onessimo Fine Art in Palm Beach Gardens. “That’s the best education, being among so many great artists and seeing how they work.”

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ri, after his grandfather, shares a first name with his uncle, who operated a New York City gallery for nearly 60 years. Though his father was mainly a sculptor, Pierre followed the path of his famous grandfather, progressing through the painterly stages of drawing, charcoals, pastels and oils, and to the same type of paper cutouts he pioneered late in his career.

“My grandfather was a fanatic about his art,” he says. “I never once saw him that he didn’t have a pencil or a brush or a piece of charcoal in his hand.”

Pierre’s formal education led to a degree in antique furniture restoration, and after World War II he worked with authorities to restore the

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part of France’s vast wealth of damaged treasures that could be salvaged.

But the constant danger he’d experienced, as his family routinely housed Allied agents and conducted acts of sabotage against the Nazis, might have played a role in his decision to move to rural Canada in the early 1950s, where he and his wife Jeanne raised their four children.

As his grandfather had moved from Northern France to the warmer climes of Nice midway through his career, so did Pierre relocate his family to Florida in the late sixties, moving to Daytona Beach, where he and his wife still live.

Though he was influenced by the greats in his grandfather’s orbit—Picasso, Georges Braque, Andre Derain, Salvador Dali— Matisse says the pursuit of art has nothing to do with emulation.

“It’s a tricky business,” he explains. “As much as you admire their work, art is about being unique, and trying things that haven’t been tried.

All great artists became great by doing something different, something new. Breaking the rules.”

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Dwayne Johnson Wrestles With A Dramatic Role In “Snitch” here is much room for interpretation in the phrase “based on a true story,” but it does add another dimension when your suspension of disbelief is faltering, as it undoubtedly will during “Snitch,” the latest star turn for professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

With its script prompted by a 1999 PBS “Frontline” report, “Snitch” presents the saga of teenager Jason Collins (Rafi Gavron), unfairly caught up in a federal narcotics bust that sends him to prison and his father, John Matthews (Johnson), into a nightmarish effort to earn back his freedom.

The film, written and directed by former stuntman Ric Roman Waugh, makes no bones about being an indictment of the federal mandatory minimum sentencing rules enacted

by Congess in the late 1980s, and the implacability of the law is presented in the dialogue of U.S. attorney Joanne Keeghan (Susan Sarandon), who is clearly more interested in an upcoming run for office than in saving Matthews’ son.

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ily of stuntmen, would present the most emotionally challenging role yet to Johnson, who is from a family of professional wrestlers, including his father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, Peter Maivia. But saying a film is “based on a true story” is much like saying pro wrestling is based on an actual sport. Waugh brings his background to bear on the enterprise in the form of high-speed chases, exploding cars, fight scenes and shootouts, turning what is essentially an emotional drama into something that wants to be an action film.

Matthews is portrayed as a (steroid giant) construction company owner who will stop at nothing to get his

son out of prison, and when a harebrained scheme for him to set up a drug deal with a local gang kingpin named Malik (Michael Kenneth Williams) leads to an opportunity for a suicidal infiltration into a Mexican drug cartel to possibly ensnare its boss, Juan Carlos “El Topo” Pintera (Benjamin Bratt), the feds can’t resist sending him in. He’s supervised by FBI agent Cooper (Barry Pepper).

The problem for Johnson, who played defensive tackle at the University of Miami and last year bought a home in nearby Southwest Ranches, is that this role calls for a level of dramatic gravitas that he can’t quite pull off. And unlike in most of his earlier films, he is surrounded by solid actors vastly more experienced than he. Early on, Matthews partners with one of his employees, two-time loser Daniel James (Jon Bernthal), and they share screen time for much of the film, with Bernthal, Harvard-educated and theater-trained, being the more convincing of the two.

But for those mostly wrestling fans, whose dreams include Johnson taking over for Arnold Schwarzenegger as the next bodybuilder-turned-action hero, “Snitch” is a step forward. His character, though awkward in melodramatic moments, is nowhere near the stiff that “Conan the Barbarian” was. O RATED PG-13: contains drug content and sequences of violence.

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MIRROR, MIRROR Let Your Home Reflect Your Personality

The best advice when undertaking something challenging is to learn from those who’ve demonstrated a propensity for doing it really, really well. In designing your living space, it only makes sense to create an environment in which you feel comfortable and at home.

Because, you know, it is your home. Whether decorating the smallest house on the block or an opulent mansion, these colorful, oversized books are filled with inspiring images and useful suggestions.

Cohler On Design

By Eric Cohler Celebrated interior designer Eric Cohler believes that “a room is successful only when it’s an honest tribute to the personality and style of its inhabitants.” Cohler opened his firm in 1991 and has since garnered many accolades, including being named one of 14 “best of the best” in the “next wave of designers in America” by House Beautiful and one of Elle Decor’s Top 30 U.S. designers. He encourages his clients to buy what makes 34

them happy and to surround themselves with art and possessions true to that vision. His book contains 160 lavish illustrations of his work, as well as iconic examples of designs that have influenced his ideas.

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Known as the “Mixmaster,” he has a knack for matching old items with contemporary objects resulting in decor that’s outside the box.

Expressive Modern

By Amy Lau Some designers seek to inspire through philosophy, but Amy Lau gets downright practical. “Cover twothirds of a space with your color of choice, then paint or wallpaper a single wall in its contrasting, complementary color,” she in-

structs in her book. Lau, who’s known for spaces that incorporate vivid colors, mid-century furnishings and commissioned artisanal pieces, in her book presents her design approach in 13 completed projects, with

sections ranging from color and pattern to art and interpretation. A co-founder of the contemporary design show Design Miami, Lau served as the design director at Lin-Weinberg Gallery in New York City before establishing her decade-old firm. Her book shows her inventive projects in action, from an aquatic-inspired bar area in a Bridgehampton beach house, to a contemporary space with a serial killer theme modeled after Showtime’s “Dexter,” for a Metropolitan Show House.

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Black & White (and a bit in between)

By Celerie Kemble Celerie Kemble’s childhood was a design primer, as the daughter of Palm Beacher Mimi McMakin, who co-founded Kemble Interiors. The firm now has a New York branch, which Harvard-educated Celerie Kemble runs, and she’s been featured in most major design magazines. In her book, Kemble trades in her signature vivid colors to concentrate on the iconic combination of black and white in modern and vintage designs, harkening to artistic notions such as classic films, historical fine photography and natural scenes (a tree trunk rising from snow or the stripes on a zebra, for example). She also incorporates illustrations from a multitude of stars in her field, both past and present.

The Tropical Cottage

By Beth Dunlop Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate the charms of the too-familiar, which is why many South Floridians only visit the beach when they have out-of-town guests. The historic cottages

of Coconut Grove are such local treasures, appealing in their quaint ambiance but too close underfoot for us to properly notice. Well, the trained eye of author and journalist Beth Dunlop noticed, and who better to write a book devoted to these lovely homes than the architecture critic of The Miami Herald? These modest homes boast all sorts of quirky touches and have been nurtured, preserved and in some cases artfully updated. Irregular rooflines of earthy red tile and fountains splashing inside cozy overgrown gardens create a seaside paradise that Dunlop’s book captures nicely with tours through the most eclectic of these simple homes, with the aid of local photographer Claudia Uribe.

Rhapsody

By Kelly Wearstler In her latest book, innovative designer Kelly Wearstler, who is celebrated for luxurious spaces that combine the opulence of Old Hollywood with a modern pop sensibility, invites readers to check out her latest works and inspirations. Known for decadent designs of residences and

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boutique hotels, her work has been profiled in Elle Decor, Vogue, House & Garden, House Beautiful and The New Yorker. Her ornate and distinctive interiors are often layered with bold textures, patterns and rich colors juxtaposed with lustrous surfaces. The result: a whimsical, elegant look that has been coined “mod baroque.” This volume offers a look inside Wearstler’s glamorous world, examining her newest residential properties and sumptuous hotels, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the designer at work.

Ann Getty Interior Style

By Diane Dorrans Saeks Ann Getty was initially reluctant to participate in this book, which could be entitled, “Furnishing Your Mansion on a Billion-Dollar Budget.” Fortunately Getty, the wife of composer Gordon Getty and daughterin-law of the late billionaire J. Paul Getty, changed her mind and the lavish San Francisco mansion in which the Gettys have resided for 40 years is revealed in all its exquisite splendor. For people passionate about fine interiors, the preservation of antiques, the highest level of craftsmanship and respect for architectural integrity, author Diane Dorrans Saeks’ examination of Getty’s designs will prove an invaluable resource. Featured are Getty’s interiors, pieces from her furniture line and her suggestions for combining objects from different time periods and styles in classic elegance. O

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BACK IN PLAY

Matchbox Twenty Brings Show To Hard Rock Live atchbox Twenty, the artists formerly known as Matchbox 20, exploded out of Orlando in 1996 with a distinctive pop-rock sound based on harddriving beats and catchy hooks sung in the growl-tinged voice of Rob Thomas that elevated their first three albums to highly polished multiplatinum.

And their popularity was not hurt by avant-garde videos almost surrealistic in their melodrama, reflections of the band that will perform March 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live at 8 p.m.

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between 1997 and 2000, including their No. 1 “Bent,” which remained on the charts for 37 weeks beginning in May 2000. The succession of hits included their debut single, “Push,” which climbed to No. 5; “3 a.m.,” which rose to No. 3 and remained on the charts for 54 weeks; “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone,” “Disease” and “Unwell.”

Their first three albums, Yourself or Someone Like You, Mad Season and More Than You Think You Are, established the band in the rock stratosphere. A huge radio hit, “Long Day,” was an album cut that would have undoubtedly charted except for a pre-1998 rule that

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songs had to be released as singles to make the charts.

As one might guess from some of the titles, songwriter Thomas sometimes dwells on themes of conflict and debilitated mental states. It is Thomas who develops the concept for each video, then goes out and hires a director to pull it off.

In 2004, Matchbox Twenty took a hiatus and Thomas became involved in other projects, including a collaboration with Carlos Santana on a huge summer hit, “Smooth,” that garnered for Thomas three

Grammy Awards.

The band reunited in 2007 and performed behind a compilation album, Exile On Mainstream, with new singles “How Far We’ve Come,” “These Hard Times” and “Exile On Mainstream,” followed by another hiatus during which Thomas embarked on a solo career. Matchbox Twenty released its fourth album, North, in 2012.

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Maroon 5’s Higher Learning On Display At BB&T Center ven in rock ‘n’ roll, the value of college can’t be overstated, and as proof check out the story of Maroon 5, which rose quickly to success four years after getting nowhere as a Los Angeles high school band and splitting for higher education.

Frontman Adam Levine took off for New York with guitarist Jesse Carmichael after their band, Kara’s Flowers, released an album in 1997 that failed to make a splash. The two attended Five Towns College on Long Island for two years, but more importantly, were exposed to different types of music than they had grown up with in Brentwood.

When they rejoined high school bandmates Ryan Dusick and Mickey Madden, and added Jim Valentine, they became Maroon 5 and scored a hit with their 2002 debut album, Songs About Jane, a compilation of tunes about an ex-girlfriend written by Levine while he worked as a writer’s assistant on the TV show, “Judging Amy.” Maroon 5, which will play at the BB&T Center at 8 p.m. on March 29, scored hits with “Harder to

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The band toured extensively behind Songs About Jane and released live albums in 2004 (1.22.03. Acoustic) and 2005 (Live – Friday the 13th). By 2006, the touring had become too much for drummer Dusick and he was replaced by Matt Flynn.

Maroon 5’s album, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, in 2007 had a hit single, “Makes Me Wonder,” that quickly rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also peaked at No. 1 on the album charts, and was almost equaled by Hands All Over in 2010, which rose to No. 2 and had hits in “Misery” and “Moves Like Jagger,” with the latter rising to No. 1. The album Overexposed gave Maroon 5 its third No. 1 single in “One More Night,” and produced another Top 10 hit in “Payphone.”

Levine is also a judge on the NBC reality TV show, “The Voice.” O

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ROCK DEITY

Eric Clapton Performs Classic Hits At Hard Rock Live hen subway walls in Islington, London, began being spray-painted with the slogan “Clapton is God” in 1967, there was not as much dissent as one might expect. It was always pretty clear who the best guitar player was during the adolescence of rock ‘n’ roll, though Eric Clapton didn’t stay long with any band, jumping from the Yardbirds to John Mayall, to Cream, to Blind Faith. In 1969, he took a break as a sideman for Delaney & Bonnie & Friends to appear in Toronto with the Plastic Ono Band.

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Clapton, as it turns out, has had a 50-year career playing with just about everybody, and his tour celebrating five decades will make a stop at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live for 8 p.m. shows on March 29 and 30.

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peared with Duane Allman and other members of the Allman Brothers Band, and appeared with Roger Waters, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Steve Winwood, Robbie Robertson, Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh, John Mayer, Carlos Santana and Robert Cray, as well as certain of his guitar heroes, includ-

ing B.B. King and Buddy Guy. Clapton is a 17-time Grammy winner and the only performer thrice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—as a solo artist, with the Yardbirds, and Cream.

He’s had such a storied history that, in his 67th year (he turns 68 on March 30) if he needs some quick cash for one cause or another, he can just auction off some of his noteworthy guitars for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Clapton, who in 2008 appeared onstage unannounced during a Sheryl Crow set at SunFest and played a few songs, has just released his first new album since 2010.

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abeling has always been a challenge regarding the storied, chameleon career of Dana Owens, who’s become famous using an Arabic name she chose at age 8, Queen Latifah, and has achieved success in a dizzying collection of arenas: Rapper, hip-hop artist, actress, jazz singer, comedian, talk show host… not to mention all the actual arenas where she’s sung the “National Anthem” before sporting events.

Her trophy case from music, film and TV includes a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

Although she began her career emoting rap in a hooded sweatshirt, during her 8 p.m. show on March 24 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, you can expect an elegant evening of jazz, blues and soul.

She’s been known to travel with a nine-piece band and a trio of backup singers, and deliver a breathy rendition of Phoebe Snow’s “Poetry Man,” belt out the Frank Sinatra classic “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” and Ella Fitzgerald’s “I Love Being Here With

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She’s relaxed and comfortable when performing and dedicated to “a musical journey,” resisting all who might beseech her to revert to her hip-hop roots.

At some point in the show, she’s been known to bring her father, Lance Owens, onstage, who thanks the audience for supporting his daughter. Then she might divert the playlist to selections that “get funky.”

Queen Latifah can also draw on music from her movie roles in “Chicago” and “Hairspray,” and might break into an inspirational “I Know Where I’ve Been.” Then she can surprise everyone with a rendition of the Mamas and Papas’ “California Dreamin’,” or Cannonball Adderley’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.”

Queen Latifah, who turns 43 on March 18, released an album in 2007, Trav’lin’ Light, that was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal category. Her rap albums were All Hail the Queen, Nature of a Sista, Black Reign and Order in the Court. O

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The place was a disaster, he says, abandoned when the bank took over, then empty for awhile longer, everything of value stripped away.

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“They had gutted it,” Heggen says. “No plumbing. No fixtures. There were walls ripped out. Windows were broken and missing. It was inhabitable.”

For the Heggens, turning their dream house into a real home has become a daily lesson in something all married couples could learn more about: compromise, patience and the occasional test in anger management.

Yes, even lovebirds can disagree about paint colors, shower tiles and door knobs.

“Every aspect of a project, especially one this big, leads to stress,” says Heggen, who’s been married to Julia for five years. “The other day, she was looking at fabric and I was like, ‘Can’t we just go to Bed Bath & Beyond and get some throw pillows?’ That was definitely a ‘no.’”

Americans are back in the expendable-income saddle, at least that’s what the latest statistics say. In 2012, consumers spent an estimated $131 billion on home improvements, according to the National Association of Home Builders—up from $119 billion the year prior.

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“People always say, ‘If you can get through (remodeling), you can get through anything,’” says Jody Smith, an interior designer with Brown’s Interior Design in Boca Raton. “I have often joked that I should have a degree in psychology with a minor in design.”

Just ask the Heggens about all that. He’s a traffic engineer with a Palm Beach County consulting firm who’s busier than ever. She’s a neonatal nurse, not exactly a low-key job. Add their two little girls, almost 2 and 4, plus all the money they’re spending, and you have a relationship ripe for worry, stress and disagreements.

The remodeling has been going on since the fall of 2011, and the Heggens knew it would be tough, so they’ve tried to pace themselves financially and emotionally.

“As important as it is, at the same time there’s a certain perspective that you have to keep,” he says.

“Whether or not the door casing has the detail you

want, that’s not the end of the world. We have to remind ourselves about what’s really important.”

Smith also reminds her clients about that.

(This is supposed to be fun, she tells them.) But it doesn’t always work. Smith’s been caught in the middle of arguments. (Awkward.) She’s seen tears on too many occasions to count. She’s had husbands walk out, and she’s watched wives do the same.

And a lot of the time, it’s all as a result of wild expectations.

“What people don’t realize is one thing is going to lead to another,” says Smith, who’s been doing this for 30 years. “When you decide to change your sofa, then the carpet doesn’t look that good. And on and on. They underestimate what’s going to be done.”

These are her words to the wise: Whatever you’re doing, it’s going to take longer, and it’s going to cost more.

“Guaranteed,” she says.

Of course, there are some ways to avoid a complete and collective family nervous breakdown, Smith says. First off, don’t live in the house during the renovations if you can help it.

Best-case scenario, especially if you have two homes? Do the remodel on the Florida home during the summer while you’re traveling or living elsewhere.

Smith also urges her clients to make all their major design decisions before the first hammer is slung. Faucets, moldings, sinks, cabinets, hardware, paint, knobs, appliances, backsplash. Decide on all that stuff upfront. “If you spend two weeks deciding on a kitchen sink (during construction), that’s going to hold things up,” she says.

For Chris Heggen, the two-story home they’re renovating is only the second home he’s ever owned. The Heggen family is still living in his first house, which he bought in 2000 before he and Julia got married.

And that sale had a rather ominous twist, which seems appropriate to remember as their renovations drag on.

“One of the reasons I bought the house is because the kitchen was re-done,” he says about the bachelor pad he moved into 13 years ago.

“That was kind of the selling point for me.”

But, apparently, it was also the breaking point for the previous owners.

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BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS Kids Want To Redo Their Rooms?

The Possibilities Are Endless (Even If Your Budget Is Not)

BY CHERYL KANE HEIMLICH hen we moved into a new house nearly a decade ago, my two little girls were delighted at the chance to help design their own bedrooms. Already full of opinions at ages 3 and 5, they spent hours debating the merits of pink versus purple paint and Disney princess versus fairy princess bedding.

Those once-little girls are in middle school and high school now. The princesses were dethroned long ago, but the pastel color schemes remained—until last fall, when my husband and I agreed to a pair of major bedroom makeovers.

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We did set a few parameters: The existing furniture had to stay, and our budgets had to be respected. But when it came to paint colors, bedding styles and decorative accessories, we pretty much gave the girls carte blanche.

It didn’t take long for me to question whether that was such a good idea.

My 12-year-old, who revs at a high energy level, chose a palette of Florida orange-colored walls with black-and-white accents—a combo that made my head hurt before the first can of paint was even opened. And my 15-year-old, who’s in a vintage phase, selected muted green paint and antique picture frames that would have looked right at home in my grandmother’s apartment.

Initially, I tried to insert my two cents with each of them. (“Don’t you think all that orange will keep you awake at night? Won’t those washed-out walls be a little... depressing?”)

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their choices ended up turning out quite nicely.

While the bright orange bedroom seems to glow even when the lights are out, I have to admit that it’s got a fun pop-art vibe—complete with blackand-white images of London and New York—that makes the space crackle with energy.

The pale green room, by contrast, is an undeniably serene place with neutral walls for showing off my older daughter’s photography and a cozy sitting area where she can read or strum her ukulele.

Two very different girls, two very different rooms—and each quite an accurate reflection of the person who lives inside.

Tiffany Eitel, a designer with Kukes Simons Interiors in Boca Raton, says I made the right move by trusting my daughters to decide what their rooms should look like.

“As a designer, I never want to give up the

opportunity for a child to be creative, passionate and fearless,” says Eitel, who fondly remembers reinventing her own bedroom as a child.

Still, it’s clear there are times when parents need to put the brakes on what their kids are planning.

For example, it’s not smart to invest too much in trendy items that are likely to go out of style quickly—especially in the world of adolescents, where what’s hot and what’s not can change before you’ve even finished flipping through that PBteen catalog. That’s why designers recommend sticking to timeless styles when it comes to furniture and other big-ticket purchases.

“If your child wants to do something trendy, do it as an accessory,” suggests Eitel, who favors inexpensive chandeliers and handmade items that can be purchased on the artists’ website etsy.com.

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Katia Bates, owner of Innovative Creations Interior Design in Fort Lauderdale, says she advised a longterm approach when her own daughter asked for a room makeover several years ago. When the teen made a choice Bates considered unwise, she says, “I told her, ‘If you want to use 54

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this, it’s fine with me, but I just want you to know that this is not a classical element of your room. This is a fad that will be over within less than a year and a half. And 18 months from now, you’re going to be sick of it.’”

But if there’s one area where parents could stand to give their teens a little more freedom, designers say,

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it’s in the color of their walls.

“If you’re going to make a mistake,” Bates says, “make a mistake on the paint.”

Eitel agrees. “A lot of people are afraid of color, but a little paint won’t hurt anything,” she says. “It’s an inexpensive change, and at the end of the day it can be replaced if the parent is unhappy.”

At the same time, though, we want our kids to understand that changing the look of one’s bedroom is a much greater commit-

ment than trying a new outfit or hairstyle. So next year, if my middle schooler grows annoyed by all that orange or my high schooler’s tastes change from faded vintage to ’70s flower power, it’s OK to tell them that they’ll have to live with their choices for awhile.

“You have to let them know that when you’re dealing with the interior of a home or a bedroom, it’s not the price of a dress,” Bates says. “There’s a financial commitment involved, and they will have to keep it for a number of years.”

On the other hand, what if our kids are perfectly happy with the results of their room makeovers—but it’s we parents who can’t stand them?

Well, then perhaps we parents are the ones who need to suck it up.

As a designer once told me: “The bedroom is not a common area.

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DIZZYING BEAUTY The Westin Excelsior Stands In The Heart Of Stunning Florence, Italy BY LINDA HAASE

nyone who’s seen the film “Under the Tuscan Sun” has been mesmerized by the spectacular splendor of Florence, Italy. It’s a magnificent city that ignites all the senses (and of course, it’s the place to see Michelangelo’s famous David sculpture).

It’s been said that the art in this historical city is so spectacular, so plentiful and so overwhelming (especially in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Uffizi Gallery) that some visitors, overcome by its sheer beauty, become dizzy or even faint.

The phenomenon (which has been studied by scientists) is dubbed the Stendhal Syndrome, after the French author who described his heart palpitations after seeing Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, in his classic book, “Naples and Florence: A Journey from Milan to Reggio.”

Is there really ever too much of a good thing?

We’re willing to risk it. Especially in Florence, where the entire city appears magical, the scenery majestic.

A wonderful place to take in the sights is the Westin Excelsior. Once a 13th century mansion for the Gondi, Boccaccio and Bonaparte families, it was later used

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as the hotels La Ville and Italie, where guests included the Shah of Persia, the Romanov family, Princess Margaret, Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin.

The colors in this pet-friendly, fivestory hotel are inspired by the hills of Tuscany and its Old World charm melds with a contemporary feel. The entry revolving door leads to an opulent lobby replete with Italian marble (you can be sure this is the real thing).

There are 172 rooms at this five-star hotel, all designed for luxurious comfort and elegantly decorated in the Florentine tradition with lots of antiques. Signature Heavenly Beds, replete with soft-as-silk sheets, plush down comforters and piles

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It’s been said that the art in this historical city is so spectacular, so plentiful and so overwhelming that some visitors, overcome by its sheer beauty, become dizzy or even faint.

of pillows, are renowned for providing the sleep of the Gods.

Book a room with a view of the Arno River and you’ll also get glimpses of the winding medieval streets and gently rolling hills surrounding the town.

The fifth-floor penthouse rooms offer spectacular river views and terraces with comfy seating. The Presidential Suite offers the ultimate in luxury with a living room, two bathrooms and a large corner terrace with a stunning view of Ognissanti Square, the Arno River and the hillside.

Even the 24-hour fitness center offers a view of Florence’s incredible landscape, though guests who prefer more privacy can book the hotel’s workout room, equipped with high-performance exercise machines.

But enough about exercise. Let’s talk about food. After all, this is Italy, the land of gastronomic delights.

One of the best places to sample Italian cuisine is at the Westin Excelsior’s own rooftop restaurant, SE-STO on Arno, where lunch and dinner offerings include Sliced Angus Beef with Aubergines and Mint-Flavored Zucchini, Grilled Scallops with Jerusalem-Artichoke Cream and

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Candied Orange Peel, Cushion of Veal in Chianti Wine Sauce with Black Cabbage and Celeriac and Chocolate Fondant with Pears in Red Wine and Cinnamon Ice Cream. If you’re in town on a Sunday, don’t miss the decadent brunch.

The innovative Mediterranean cuisine is created by Executive Chef Enziana Osmenzeza, who’s worked alongside many renowned chefs, including Alain Ducasse. His use of seasonal products ensures a menu that reflects the freshest offerings. The list of 300 wines includes Italian and international selections.

The recently renovated dining room, made almost entirely of glass, offers 360-degree views of the Arno River, regal churches, historic towers and picturesque Tuscan hills. The wood floors and ceilings, and curved wood and alabaster bar create a cozy ambiance, and alfresco terrace dining is available.

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After dinner, be sure to stop at the hotel’s new lobby lounge, ORVM Bar, where orange chandeliers permeate warm lighting and black-and-white marble flooring and leather-covered walls

contact The Westin Excelsior is located at Piazza Ognissanti 3 – 50123, Florence, Italy. For more information, call 39-055-27151 or visit westinflorence.com.

add sophistication and elegance. This is the spot for the afternoon Tea Ritual, where guests can sample Jing tea; lunch and dinner are also served here to the sound of live music.

The Westin Excelsior is a focal point in the Piazza Ognissanti, where shops date back to Renaissance times. It’s also a good starting point for a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce, the site of famous tombs such as Michelangelo’s and Galileo’s; Ponte Vecchio, where you’ll find leather and jewelry shops (a personal shopper from the hotel will be glad to assist you upon request); and musicians, portraitists and other entertainers.

Another must-see spot is the Piazza de’ Pitti, possibly the most famous square of Florence. It’s the site of the former Pitti Palace, once the home of the Medici family and now home to eight museums.

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t all began in the basement.

A middle-class kid from suburban Minneapolis—the kind of adolescent boy who didn’t particularly love sliding into first base but adored roaming thrift stores with his mother—Nate Berkus got a rather odd gift for his 13th birthday.

And it wasn’t a Dolce & Gabbana silk tie for his bar mitzvah.

The dapper designer who was discovered by Oprah Winfrey, given his own TV show and now travels the globe, discovering odds and ends at exotic flea markets, forging relationships with powerful people (when Dr. Ruth wanted the perfect living space, she called him), Berkus was given the basement as his bedroom.

All his. No more bunk beds and striped wallpaper and Marimekko sheets. No more little brother flinging Legos, ruining his sense of order.

Do with it what you want, said his mom and stepdad.

And so, he did.

Gray carpet with dark gray pin dots. Oak built-ins with brass nickel pulls. Each day, he would run home from school to see the progress. The drywall was up! The tile was in! The clear stain on the cabinets had dried, and it was perfection!

In the end, when everything was in its place, the young teenager’s downstairs retreat was vintage Berkus—clean, simple and elegant.

There was grasscloth on the walls and gray laminate counters and red and white bedding, perfectly tucked, then perfectly plumped.

It was 1984. Berkus had done his first makeover. And he wasn’t even old enough to drive.

“It was really like my very first design lab,” Berkus says, having now established himself as the go-to guy

AN OPEN BOOK: The designer’s latest work is a New York Times best-seller.

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TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY There’s something else the successful designer often thinks about.

It was 2004 when, while on a dream vacation in Sri Lanka with his partner, Fernando Bengoechea, Berkus survived the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. An esti-

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when it comes to livable but beautiful interior design. (Former “Saturday Night Live” funny girl Rachel Dratch turned to him to retrofit a baby’s room in her New York apartment when she got pregnant at age 43.)

It was the 1980s, the era of Walkmans and MTV and Duran Duran, and Berkus spent hours—too many to count, he says—in that room, his beautiful domain. Even when it was done, the workers long gone, he arranged and rearranged, moving artwork and bookcases and garage sale finds, often pulling his mother (also an interior designer) down the stairs, staging impromptu ‘reveals.’

“I don’t even know that my parents were really conscious of this at the time, that they were fostering what I would become as an adult,” says Berkus, 41, who often visits Delray Beach to see his beloved grandfather, but on this day is talking to us from his Manhattan apartment, his voice gravelly from a bad cold.

“I think about this all the time.”

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vice. Who cares? Besides, they were madly in love, these two, and this was their time.

In his new New York Times bestselling book, “The Things That Matter”—part coffee-table book, part memoir—Berkus writes with extraordinary clarity, emotion and frankness about the morning he and Bengoechea awoke in their mud hut to the clattering and confusion and those first (rather innocent) signs of water. It was barely 9 a.m. and they were still in bed. Bengoechea, a photographer, jumped up to grab his equipment so it wouldn’t get wet. At first, they thought the hut had simply sprung a leak.

“When something like this happens, your brain goes to a very primal place. It wants one thing: to survive.

You don’t ask yourself, ‘Where am I?’ You don’t think, ‘Where is my wallet?’

Design The Nate Way BUY QUALITY, AND HOLD ONTO IT. When Berkus gutted and remodeled his Manhattan duplex recently, he mostly relied on furnishings he already had. “Hardly anything was new,” he says. Berkus even added fabric to a favorite pair of curtains so they’d be the right length.

COLLECT THINGS. Berkus collects wooden boxes—old jewelry boxes and cigar boxes and boxes that once held secret diaries. And he encourages us to do the same. See something fantastic on a trip to the Outer Banks?

Get it, then go home and put it someplace special. Just one added touch can change a room.

USE BOOKS NOT JUST FOR READING, BUT FOR DECORATING. Stack them for a small side table. Arrange them perfectly on a shelf. Display them as art. (And might he suggest adding his book “The Things That Matter” to the list?)

DON’T BE AFRAID OF NEUTRALS OR COLORS. A comfortable room has both. When Berkus designed Dr. Ruth’s living room, he added a hot pink upholstered chair and a pillow that says, “Love.” The pillow could go just as easily in a coed’s dorm room, but Berkus took a gamble with frivolity.

And it worked.

WHEN LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME, EXAMINE ITS BONES. Paint, flooring, cabinets and light fixtures can all be changed. But what about the natural light? The way the kitchen spills into the living room? The ceiling heights? Berkus says he just kind of knows when he walks into a place.

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What you think about is breathing.

I remember telling myself, ‘The only thing I have to concentrate on is the moment I come up for air. I have to take a really deep breath, and then I have to hold onto that breath.’”

But he couldn’t hold onto Bengoechea.

He was 39 when he died. His body was never found.

While Berkus and I chat easily during our phone interview—discussing Pinterest, Oprah, his collection at Target, his new fabric line at Calico Corners, mothers who paint the woodwork blue when the kids are at school (mine), mothers who get quiet during Thanksgiving dinner because they’re thinking of moving the hutch (his)—we tiptoe through this part of the conversation. But there’s one thing I must know.

Would he ever have written this book, this way, and named it “The Things That Matter,” if he hadn’t lived through the tsunami and lost Fernando?

“Absolutely not,” he says, without hesitation. “Absolutely not.”

THE OPRAH FACTOR There is career success—and then there’s the kind of phenomenal triumph that comes from being discovered by Oprah Winfrey.

How does one get discovered by Oprah? Well, this is Berkus’ story.

He had made it through his teen years, mostly intact, although his parents did send him off to boarding school after he started spending too much time with a rough crowd.

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(He liked to hang out in pawn shops.) His boyhood years were loud and messy and happy, punctuated with frequent family trips to Delray Beach, where his grandfather—his mother’s dad—still lives.

“I love Florida,” he exclaims.

“I’ve been going there forever.”

These days, he particularly loves visiting all the second-hand shops along Dixie Highway. “Seriously, you might see me one day,” he says.

After high school, Berkus went to Lake Forest College, north of Chicago, spending a year in Paris— which is still one of his favorite cities—then back to Chicago to finish college. He graduated from Lake Forest in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Sociology.

By this time, Berkus had been openly gay for many years and was dating an event planner. He was envious of his boyfriend’s work schedule, the way he could go to the gym when he wanted, take vacations without asking the boss for time off, begin happy hour a little early on any given Friday. His boyfriend worked hard, sure, but it was on his terms.

Berkus wanted that.

“Why don’t you become a decorator?” his boyfriend suggested. “You love decorating.”

And that was Nate Berkus’ Aha! moment.

It was 1995 and Berkus was only 24 when he started Nate Berkus Associates in Chicago. Seven years later, he was making his debut on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” a working partnership that started after Berkus held an art show for painter Greg Lauren (Ralph’s nephew), met a producer for “Oprah,” and then was called upon months later to fly off to Boston and re-do a studio apartment for a TV reveal.

“At the time, they hadn’t done a lot of design TV,” Berkus remembers, “and they didn’t know whether they should take a risk with someone no one had ever heard of.”

But they were in a bind. Could he be there in three hours?

And while Berkus went—best career decision ever—he did hesitate, he says, nervous about doing the project with such a quick turnaround. “This was at a time when designers would take two years to complete a space,” says Berkus, who recalls telling them he’d go as long as “we can figure out how to do it well.”

When in the spring of 2011 Oprah

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mated 230,000 people died that morning, the day after Christmas, in what is considered the worst tsunami of our time.

Berkus’ beloved Fernando was among them. Swept away. Forever lost.

It was to have been a rare respite for Berkus. A type-A perfectionist and workaholic, he’d finally begun to unplug on this trip—at Bengoechea’s not-so-mild insistence.

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said goodbye to daytime TV, Berkus had been on her show for eight years running, racking up 127 makeovers.

She calls him her “cute, talented sweetie pie.” He calls her “a fantastic friend.”

“Oprah has always been a person I can go to, not because she’s Oprah,”

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Nate Berkusdesigned Natural Dipped Vase; Metal and Brass Vase; living room with fabrics from the Nate Berkus Collection sold at Calico; Office Chair

he says, “but because she’s thoughtful and kind and insightful.”

When he got back to Chicago after Sri Lanka, she came to his house, crawled into bed with him, and held him as he cried like a baby.

ROOMS FOR LIVING Perspective is a wonderful thing and Berkus loves the way he views life now, happy for the smallest little moments—even if the journey is often pure torture. He’s still particular as all get-out, but he tries not to sweat the small stuff. (Unless it’s a paint color gone wrong or an oddly placed candle holder.) His TV show debuted in 2010 and quickly caught amazing ratings. But then? Not so much. “The Nate Berkus Show” was canceled after two seasons. Today, the reruns air weekdays on OWN,

Oprah’s network.

Since the show he’s moved on, busier than ever. He has his book, the new fabric line, his fun brand of Target home furnishings that fly off the shelves. He travels a lot, picking up pieces from all over the world.

(Wooden boxes are his favorite collectible, he says, because they’re easy to carry home on the plane.)

And this new way of looking at life has also improved his design.

Berkus creates homes for people, layering their lives with all the things they love, creating comfortable spots for nesting and cooking and celebrating and resting. He says the best spaces are those that are lived in and worn down, just a little.

“I have always felt that the best interior design should feel assembled and layered over time,” he says.

“The truth is, even if you hire a dec-

orator and spend a fortune the best rooms are not instantaneous. They’re added to (during) a life well-lived.”

And so, the past—all of it—lives with Berkus in his magnificent Manhattan duplex, featured beautifully in his book. It’s all there: the iron dining room chairs he bought with Bengoechea in Chicago and the old Parisian bookshelves that are so heavy you have to bolt them to the walls. The wool placemats from Thailand and an old brass lamp that cost him $1.85.

When he’s redesigning a room, he stops with clients to talk about why one piece is important, what memories it might hold. Sure, it’s about the overall style, Berkus says. But it’s also about the sentiment.

For those of us who live in South Florida, he says we’d be crazy not to patrol the flea markets and garage sales. All that furniture that used to furnish all those condos built in the 1950s and 1960s? A HeywoodWakefield table here. An Arne Jacobsen chair there. “Because it’s traditionally been known as a place for snowbirds and retirees, there’s an incredible opportunity to furnish your home with new (old) things,” he says. “Florida is probably the most interesting place to go to find vintage. There are some things that are just incredible.”

And once you find it—a lamp, a bowl, a coffee table with sleek

legs—go home and mix it into your rooms. Change the feel. Pretend you’re Nate Berkus, 13 and living in the basement, always thinking about what would look good where. “(An) entire space can change if I go to Peru and bring something back or go online and bring something into that space that tells a different story,” he says.

Speaking of stories, here are a few more tidbits about the handsome rich designer. Berkus eats like a 10-year-old and loves Little Debbie snack cakes, according to younger sister, Marni Golden. He’s also addicted to hair products and considers Karaoke one of his hidden talents. Rachael Ray—another Oprah find—is always busting his chops because he absolutely does not cook, although he does mix a mean tequila (Patron Silver) with soda and lime.

And how does his grandfather— the dear man who never minds when Berkus sneaks off during his Delray Beach visits to sift through thriftstore wares (which, BTW, are perfect for South Florida design)—feel about his grandson’s fame?

This is what he called to say once, after seeing Berkus on TV. “Would it kill you to shave?”

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IT’S ALWAYS PARTY TIME AT PRO GOLFER MARK CALCAVECCHIA AND WIFE BRENDA’S RIVERFRONT HOME IN TEQUESTA

The home’s interior is a mix and match of eclectic Mediterranean design, while the exterior is dominated by sophisticated landscaping and a long saltwater pool. Mark, Brenda and their dogs swim laps and enjoy the sun during their time away from the golfing greens. ▲

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ince Mark and Brenda Calcavecchia constantly travel with his PGA Champions tour, the golf-loving couple built a relaxing waterfront home which showcases their passion for entertaining family and friends during their down time.

“We built a house which is ideal for throwing parties,” says Mark, 52, who retired from the PGA Tour in 2009 after three decades to join the Champions. “Very important to us is our large outdoor loggia for lounging around, and I can cook on the grill.”

With 13 victories during his PGA Tour days, including the 1989 British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club when the Nebraska-bred star beat Wayne Grady and Greg Norman in a playoff,

LUCKY DOGS: Mark and Brenda Calcavecchia and two of their furkids in the family’s Millennium Luxury Coach

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Brenda collects porcelain roosters, bunnies and copper pots. She spends hours tinkering around her colorful kitchen, where they’re displayed. “I am a picky eater and always looking for creative ways to cook,” she says. “I keep my collectibles here to admire because I spend so much time in the kitchen.”

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The screened-in loggia is one of the couple’s most prized places to relax and entertain. The wood dining table made in Arizona seats 12.

The nearby coffee table was crafted from a wine barrel. Brenda bought a variety of brass Moroccan lights online, and she caught the blue marlin in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

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We love our home so much. We are always tweaking, and soon we hope to enlarge the kitchen. Whenever we’re not traveling for golf, we’re in our house hosting people for long weekends and parties.

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Mark loves his current March–November Championship Tour season, when wife Brenda, 43, acts as his caddy.

When possible, they drive their new Millennium Luxury Coach, a granite and marble “rolling hotel” with four televisions, two bathrooms, a large suite and plenty of room for their three dogs: Boxer Mollie, 5, Parson Jack Russell Brutus, 8, and Dalmatian Ms. Ellie, 15.

“We bought this bus because we want our pets to travel with us, and I hate flying,” says Brenda with a laugh. “When we can drive to tournaments in states like

ABOVE: A treasured spot for the whole family—including the couple’s three dogs— the loggia is equipped with a large hooded grill where Mark spends his time during large parties and smaller cookouts. “My husband loves to cook as much as I do,” says Brenda.

“He is master of Grilla Nahar!”

LEFT: Chicken, turkey, meatloaf and a variety of Italian dishes are some of Brenda’s favorite entrees to prepare for Mark in the modern kitchen, which is equipped with an eight-burner Wolf stove and a riot of pot racks. When they travel for golf tournaments in their luxury bus, she packs frozen entrees so they can dine in on some evenings.

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ABOVE: Brenda designed the bowling alley different than the rest of the home by adding the color red. With a retro Hollywood Deco feel, zebra chairs, wildly colored bowling balls and a collection of autographed movie posters festooning the walls, they struck gold with wit and whimsy. “I love the bowling alley,” says Mark. “We will bowl 10 to 15 games for four days, then not use it for a month. But I keep a pool table and video games in there, plus my guitar which I play frequently.”

North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas, we do it. We travel like rock stars!”

Yet Mark and Brenda, who met in 2001 at the PGA Memorial Tournament in Columbus, Ohio and married four years later in Lake Como, Italy, are always excited when they return home to their Loxahatchee River compound.

And who can blame them? Built by Casto Homes of Juno Beach and named Villa Nahar after Brenda’s Jewish heritage (nahar means river in Hebrew), the property includes a 7,590-square-foot, three-bedroom, six-bath main house, replete with a 1,848-square-foot bowling alley and 45-footlong saltwater pool, plus a 590-square-foot guest house for family and friends.

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Mark and Brenda named their indoor bowling alley “The Lanes at Villa Nahar.” The sporty area is a vitally important part of the house and another place to entertain friends. “Even though Mark grew up bowling and really loves the sport, it was my idea to put a bowling alley in our home,” says Brenda. “But when people ask us who the best bowler is, I have to admit Mark is great!”

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he spacious, contemporary two-story house in Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton originally had traditional decor with a French-country theme. But the new owners, full-time residents of London, wanted something very different for their house in Florida.

They had plenty of traditional furnishings and architecture in England, so for their second house in the tropics, they preferred something modern, sleek and sophisticated—a place to relax and put up their feet but also elegant and visually exciting for their many guests.

Very specific in their directions to Jill Jones, interior designer with Brown’s Interior Design, the couple had a laundry list of design requirements far from the usual tropical chic. They didn’t want a lot of fuss, or a lot of color—actually hardly any color, mostly monochromatic white.

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RIGHT: The 108-inch-long dining table, made from reclaimed wood, is able to accommodate the homeowners’ many guests. They requested casual seating and natural wicker chairs with white linen cushions are comfortable enough for multiple courses and conversation into the night. Glass hurricane lamps hold seashells and candles for an intimate glow and overhead high-hat lighting substitutes for a traditional chandelier. Three framed mirrors highlight objets d’art in built-in wall niches.

Glossy white woodwork frames the niches and window, which overlooks the front garden and water feature.

The original kitchen was French country with a large brick arch over the stove and granite countertops. All of that came out. Jones put in gray lacquer cabinets and white glass marble on the counters and a breakfast bar.

Guests can eat meals comfortably seated on four hydraulic bar stools with white leather seats. All appliances are stainless steel. At the beverage center, guests can make their own cappuccinos and espressos. The center island has a vegetable sink. All accents are stainless steel. The breakfast bar overlooks the family room, and invites easy conversation between rooms.

“They wanted something very simple, very clean, very crisp and monotone,” says Jones. “They wanted all of the traditional things to disappear.”

The footprint remained the same and nothing structurally was done, but the house looks so different it could be another place entirely.

So what’s a designer to do when clients want a virtually all-white interior for every room, including the six bathrooms and five bedrooms? Jones knew exactly what to do and the outcome is as ethereal as a dream— rooms that are light and bright, urban and urbane, yet warm and welcoming.

All of the rooms are an artistic mix of shades of white and gray with juxtaposing textures: matte and gloss, glassy marble and nubby linens, sleek white built-in cabinets and rustic furniture made of driftwood.

The large cast-stone fireplace got a dramatic makeover with white marble and glistening tiles, the floors were done in a polished white concrete, and the chandeliers are iridescent mother-of-pearl.

Even the staircase, often overlooked as a design element, became a main feature of the living room with enclosing walls

ABOVE: The original staircase was walled-in with an ornate and traditional cast-stone balustrade on the second floor. Enclosing walls were removed, which highlighted the stainless-steel and Lucite railing, designed by Jones, and the second-floor landing where downstairs guests can look up and see three black and white beach scenes. The modern staircase forms a natural division between the dining and living rooms.

“The stairs have become an integral part of the house,” says Jones. For quiet, cushioned steps, tight-weave gray carpeting covers the stairs.

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The living room overlooks the pool and a 20-foot coffered ceiling creates maximum drama. The room’s centerpiece is the “white glass” marble fireplace designed by Jones. Mother-of-pearl wall tiles span the soaring space from mantle to ceiling, and existing arched alcoves were squared off and now have interior lighting.

An oyster-shell chandelier was chosen for its natural materials. A driftwood console table also brings nature in and oversized chairs feature white linen covers and gray pillows for accents.

The floors throughout the house are made of durable light gray concrete, resulting in a crisp, contemporary look.

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The original master bathroom was gutted and sinks and showers were moved. The centerpiece now is a sculpted, freestanding tub that dominates the room.

A gray built-in bench stands under the window and provides towel storage. The mirrored sink, which has an identical one on the other side of the room, features washed-gray cabinets, chrome faucets and the same white glass marble featured on the downstairs fireplace. Gray porcelain tiles cover the room’s floors and two showers. A gray iron chandelier features painted shades and sparkling crystals. The accent table is made of driftwood.

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knocked out and opened to reveal a second-floor landing, which is now a space to spotlight black and white art of beach scenes. The cast-stone balustrade railing was replaced with Lucite and stainless steel that’s as much art as a featured painting.

“I’ve done a little bit of everything but this was actually my first very contemporary home,” says Jones, who is excited about the results.

And she did manage to put the tropics into the design with driftwood side tables, mirrors decorated with shells (white, of course) and the mother-of-pearl chandeliers. The modernminded owners were delighted. O

ABOVE: The office had existing built-ins and dark brown paneling, which Jones painted dove gray. The desk’s bases are chrome sawhorses with a glass top and a chrome task light complements the piece. The man of the house, who is tall, chose a white leather Parsons chair for comfort. “He does do work when he’s here,” says Jones, so he needed something functional as well as stylish. Two rattan wing chairs with white linen seat cushions and plush-pile gray carpeting soften the room. The high-beamed ceiling was painted a soft gray to make it a bit warmer and more masculine. The lady of the house has a separate office.

ABOVE LEFT: The covered outside patio has a comfortable sofa and rattan swivel chairs with pillows, all covered with synthetic white Sunbrella fabric. The two chrome and glass tables can be separated for more versatility. “We live in a tropical climate and furniture is becoming more important for outdoors, especially covered spaces,” says Jones. The house has other sheltered outdoor spaces, where family and guests can find their own private spots.

LEFT: The owners’ bright red painting, with its own built-in niche, is a brilliant highlight of the family room. A 60-inch TV is set into another niche, and two built-in lighted niches on the left of the screen provide display space. Jones designed a gray-stained wood media cabinet that runs the length of the room for storing equipment and games. The gray chenille sectional, designed by Jones and manufactured by Modus, wraps around the room and features an attached ottoman at one end. The wood-plank ceiling was painted to look like driftwood and the carpet is gray shag. The cocktail table, created by Brown’s Interior Design, has two removable trays in the center. A ceiling fan gives the room a tropical feeling.

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The dining room is off to the side of the kitchen and Wecselman didn’t want it to be forgotten.

“It’s like a little pause when you walk through the main house,” she says. Designed around a burgundy- and pewter-colored rug the homeowners loved at first glance, Wecselman used darker colors to achieve intimacy. The chairs are custom, and there’s room for 12 to accommodate the couple’s large family. At dinner time, the view out the window is a calm and beautiful stone waterfall fountain.

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BELOW: “They wanted something that was relaxed,” says Wecselman, about the family room. She chose a chenille for the couch. The bookcases are built-ins, made of oak and “ebonized” for richness, though the interior shelves were left a blonder shade to bring much-needed light to the custom piece. She used metal mesh along the bottom of the entertainment center’s doors. “There was a lot of equipment that we needed to hide, but it all needed to breathe,” she says.

BEAUTY’S IN THE DETAILS An Eclectic Aventura Space Reflects Its Owners’ Love For The Classics BY EMILY J. MINOR

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his 8,000-square-foot house in the elegant Williams Island development in Aventura was a new build, and when the Argentinean owners called upon designer Deborah Wecselman to join the project at the get-go, she realized right away they were the kind of clients who knew what they wanted.

All she had to do was design, guide, find—and convince.

“It’s never like it is on TV, where the client says, ‘Just do what you want,’” she says. “Really, I’m the enabler.”

And what an enabler she is. Pairing her love for the classics with her love for great vintage finds, Wecselman calls her work “eclectic.”

Her clients simply call it “home.”

“I love to match old with new,” says Wecselman, who started Deborah Wecselman Design 13 years ago. “It needs to be a mix of everything.”

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With loved ones visiting often, the family wanted a kitchen that worked for all occasions and Wecselman spared no detail. The hardwood floors shine against the limestone inset, which almost looks like a rug. Wecselman usually prefers marble counters, but says she found the perfect granite that suited this kitchen beautifully. The remarkable stainless-steel pendant lights mimic a 1940s version Wecselman has in her own home. And speaking of lighting, the glass block windows give the room an airy lift, without compromising on privacy.

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LEFT: It’s the little touches that always make a difference, says Wecselman, like the custom bronze legs on the living room sofa and the Tommi Parzinger credenza, which she found in New York and had re-lacquered. The owners’ artwork is a lovely match above the Parzinger piece, which Wecselman highlighted with a 1940s metal sculpture.

BELOW: The upstairs landing might look like something from a 1920s Mizner home, but it’s not. “We tried to give the house a little character,” Wecselman says. The banister was made in Argentina. “That’s one of the most beautiful staircases we’ve ever done,” she says. The modern hanging lanterns are a flawless match for the heavier wall sconces. And check out the door knobs. “We wanted to make sure even the doors had a little character,” Wecselman says.

Wecselman was born in Lima, Peru, and then studied at Parsons The New School For Design in New York before going to work for Ralph Lauren for 14 years. There, she learned a lot of tricks—and one of them was always following the clients’ lead.

This time around, her clients had really done their homework. The dining room was designed around a rug they loved. The sophisticated bedroom for their grown daughter came from a simple swatch of fabric. And the casual yet comfortable look of the mother-in-law suite was the bold blue-and-white “Lauren” color scheme that Wecselman’s former boss still loves.

RIGHT: Even though the house was new, there were plenty of classic touches for Wecselman to work with—like this limestone fireplace. The owners wanted the room tonal with pops of color, so she mixed beige and taupe with orange hues and subtle sea greens. The coffee table was a custom build from the owners’ native Argentina. And working with some of her favorite dealers, Wecselman found vintage table lamps.

The fabric for the sofa? Linen chenille, of course.

“It’s a classic design, with your sofa in front of the view and then the two arm chairs and side chairs,” she says. “It just works.”

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The multi-level media room is designed for one thing: comfort. And when the grandkids visit, this is their favorite place to hang out. Wecselman used a carpet with a graphic print from the David Hicks Collection, then matched the shape of the side tables to the same geometric print. Because the blue tables have handles, they’re easily moved so everyone has a place for their drinks and snacks. “It’s a room on the second floor where they converge and watch movies,” she says. “They wanted something cozy.”

The results? A 4-bedroom, 5-and-a-half bath home with impeccable design and detail.

“It’s a classic home with classic elements, but the modern art makes it current, which I love,” she says. Indeed the artwork on the walls and shelves is from the homeowners’ personal collection, much of it culled from their native Argentina. “They love art,” says the Miami-based decorator. “They have an amazing collection. And if you go there today, it’s even more impressive.” O

ABOVE: This design started when the homeowners fell in love with the sophisticated colors in this striped fabric, which Wecselman knew she had to use for a canopy. A stunning getaway for their grown daughter, the bedroom is designed with the tone-on-tone taupes and oranges this family so loves. The night stands are custom-made of oak. The lamps are Ralph Lauren (naturally). She found the little vases at a Paris flea market.

LEFT: This lively bedroom in the mother-in-law suite was designed around the fabric. “They wanted a Ralph Lauren room, blue and white,” says Wecselman, who paired the graphic circle- and squareprint with the equally fun squiggles and stripes in the pillows. The custom bed is a spectacular finish. Made of polished steel, it was made in Argentina and shipped to the Williams Island home in pieces.

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The beautiful seagrass limestone is the focal point for this comfortable and sophisticated master bathroom. “They wanted it zen and modern,” Wecselman says. The sink basins and counters are the same limestone and the backsplash is frosted glass. But it’s the lighting that Wecselman loves. “We really put a lot of thought into it,” she says. In the end, the simple pendant lamp above the bath pairs perfectly with the modern fixtures above the sinks. The woven blinds add privacy.

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A SLEEK ITALIAN SUPERYACHT SPARES NO LAVISH DETAIL

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oney can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it,” rocker David Lee Roth has said.

When you see the new 85-foot, Italian-designed Ferretti 870 luxury superyacht, a real rock star of a boat, you may think perhaps Roth was wrong—maybe a yacht really can buy you happiness.

One of the stars of the Miami and Fort Lauderdale boat shows, the superyacht has a sleek fast-boat design, innovative large windows and a white leather and dark walnut-stained oak interior that wowed even seasoned boaters, who didn’t need to look at the price tag to know this boat was something special.

And the price by the way is $7.9 million.

The superyacht is big, but it’s designed for “the right people, it’s not about more people,” says Alessandro Diomedi, brand manager for Ferretti Yachts, the prestigious Italian boat-building company which has new sales offices in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.

The company had a particular customer in mind when it made the Ferretti 870: A person who is rich, rich and rich; a person who has owned a superyacht before and knows the best when he or she sees it; and a person who likes a lavish lifestyle

ABOVE: A long sofa offers a comfy space from which to take in the scenery, and to have a private breakfast or lunch. It also works as a private nook for reading and daydreaming. A sliding lacquered table can be used as a workspace or a table for chess or backgammon. A porthole lets in the sea air.

RIGHT: Spacious and sophisticated, the living area of the Ferretti 870 has dark walnut-stained oak floors and cabinets, a white leather sofa, loveseat and chair, and dining area. Windows run the length of the room providing panoramic views and lots of light.

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ABOVE: The white “mirror glass” dining table by Omnidecor comfortably seats eight in white leather chairs from Calligaris next to a large window that offers sunset and moonlit views. The dining area is part of the large open living area with kitchen and entertaining space that comprises most of the main deck. The open concept is favored by American customers, Diomedi says.

TOP: The high-end white lacquered kitchen by Ernestomeda is equipped with Bosch household appliances and a GE side-by-side refrigerator, and also features a functional quartz resin worktop. The kitchen can be reached from an outside deck, and is open to the living space.

BOTTOM: The superyacht includes three double cabins and a fourth with twin beds. The master cabin is a true full-beam cabin with lots of light thanks to large windows with portholes. All furniture has walnut-stained oak wood doors and drawers with lacquered tops.

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on a weekend in the Caribbean, a month on the Mediterranean—or indefinitely.

“Our clients are people who enjoy boating with the family, who enjoy the boating life, and who are very demanding,” says Diomedi.

Case in point: Carlos Slim, Forbes’ richest person in the world since 2010, is a Ferretti client.

The Ferretti 870 was designed for Americans, who now account for 40 percent of the company’s business.

It’s got all the attributes Americans desire, Diomedi says—an outdoor bar, a large living space that can easily accommodate a dozen guests on white leather chairs and sofas, a large dining area, a gourmet kitchen, and big windows on the main deck and hull that provide light and panoramic views. The cockpit is so wide it can be considered as an outdoor lounge for more entertaining. A special feature is a bronze dome over the navigation bridge.

“The yacht was designed in the spirit of Americans, who like to be hands-on bringing cocktails to their guests, who like a nice open kitchen and a wet bar to entertain friends,” says Diomedi.

The superyacht has four roomy cabins, all with en-suite head and showers. And the boat is fitted with the Mitsubishi Anti Rolling Gyro system to provide more comfortable cruising and sleeping.

The design of the superyacht is the result of the elite yacht team of Studio Zuccon International Project, Advanced Yacht Technology (Ferretti Group’s research and naval design center), and the team of architects and designers of the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.

When guests walk onto the Ferretti 870, they know they’re on a luxury superyacht. “It’s not a condo on the sea,” says Diomedi. O

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Our clients are people who enjoy boating with the family, who enjoy the boating life, and who are very demanding.

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BY FELICIA S. LEVINE

It’s ’ss a br b brave new world out there and it looks fabulous. Thanks to modern technology and all there is to see, learn and emulate— your home can, too. ¶ From picture-packed blogs and electronic magazines to online catalogs and life-changing mobile apps, inspiration is always just a click or swipe away. Want to resurface tired kitchen counters on the cheap? The Web offers myriad of suggestions and DIY tutorials. Looking to revamp your family room? Turn to your tablet for a never-ending supply of vibrant examples. Perhaps you’re planning an entire home renovation. Before choosing a single fabric swatch or bathroom fixture, we suggest you peruse the Internet’s countless (free) house tours. ¶ Let your fingers do the decorating? Wi-Fi not? ¶ But first, check out some of our favorite digital picks.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Mobile apps can be a designer’s best friend—if you know which ones deliver. Whether you’re an interior decorator or weekend warrior, the following make redoing a room that much easier.

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HOUZZ INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS This app’s mission is simple: provide a place where design pros and novices alike can find everything they need to decorate a room or enhance a space. The best part is the 1 million-plus photos uploaded by designers and remodeling experts, which can be saved in a virtual idea book for later reference.

DETAILS: Free; available at iTunes and Google Play; complements houzz.com.

REAL COLORS PRO Choosing wall colors can be challenging (at Benjamin Moore, there are more than 150 shades of white alone).This app generates color palettes from your favorite real-life photos. Simply snap an image and it comes up with five harmonious colors that best represent the shot. Inspired by a park? Snap it. The beach? Click away.

Then incorporate the colors into your home

Colorful swatches, pictures and beads provide inspiration.

BEST IN THE BLOGOSPHERE decor8 (decor8blog.com) FOUNDER/EDITOR: Holly Becker, best-selling au-

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thor/interior stylist based in Hanover, Germany, started her blog in 2006 after a decade of working as a project manager in the corporate world.

Her blog, which promises (and delivers) “fresh finds, inspiring interiors and ideas for creative living,” draws an international audience of about 1 million readers a month, who visit for the home tours, cutting-edge product information and more. She describes her readers as “curious, passionate, creative and drawn toward positivity, light and things that bring joy.” Becker also has more than 50,000 followers on Twitter, 140,000 on Pinterest and 19,000 on Instagram.

HIGHLIGHTS: Updated daily, decor8 features a finely curated selection of design finds, home and shop tours, DIY projects, guest columnists, sections on color inspiration and arts & crafts, and more. Considered a guru in her genre, Becker offers online blogging classes.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BECKER AND DECOR8: A book tour promoting “Decorate Workshop,” which is being sponsored by West Elm and Chronicle Books; working on her third book, scheduled to publish next year, and continuing to “look for new ways to make the (blog’s) content more interesting to me and my readers,” she says.

TREND PREDICTIONS: “I’m seeing lots of pastels combined with black, warm metal (like copper or gold) and neon accents. I’m also seeing more wood and less plastic, and a focus on personalization—making things your own.”

Apartment Therapy (apartmenttherapy.com) FOUNDER: Maxwell Ryan, a former elementary school teacher, started AT in 2004 “to help folks A workspace to stir creativity.

or save the info in your image library. DETAILS: Free; available at iTunes and Google Play; complements realcolors.makan-studios.com.

IHANDY LEVEL For anyone who’s ever hung a crooked picture, help is available with this app, which serves its purpose beautifully. Just rest your phone atop a picture frame and it serves as a level. It’s as easy as that. DETAILS: Free; available at iTunes.

Holly Becker

Becker’s latest book, “Decorate Workshop.”

MARK ON CALL: HOME DESIGN IN THE PALM OFF YOUR HAND So you have a room, and you have furnishings. gs.

Now what? This app lets users virtually navigate gate a space to determine the best layout (and whethhether everything even fits). Just plug in the room’s m’s measurements and start moving images around ound with your finger. DETAILS: Costs $2.99; availailable at iTunes; complements markoncall.com. om.

CRAZY FOR CATALOGS Some furniture and home decor catalogs rival shelter magazines in their ingenuity and sheer eye candy. Only these pages are perfectly styled with their own products—leaving us longing to buy them and recreate our own little slices of well-designed paradise (clever retailers). Here are two of our favorites:

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make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy through connecting them to a wealth of resources online.” The site’s motto: “Saving the world, one room at a time.”

HIGHLIGHTS: Myriad house tours, before and after projects, sections on style, tech, renovating, entertaining and more.

Popular “theKitchn” features products, recipes and the like.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR RYAN AND AT: New features, two new books (on cooking and design) and a possible product line of everyday solutions for the home.

POTTERY BARN Another catalog filled with ideas worth stealing, Pottery Barn features impeccably styled rooms, as well as nifty little details (for example, one page hones in on drawer pulls and knobs, and suggests updating old pieces with new hardware). Pottery Barn mixes classic and modern styles, with some rustic comforts thrown in for good measure. There often are multiple catalogs with different themes (outdoor spaces or holiday, for example) posted at a time. Find them at potterybarn.com.

Photos courtesy of Pottery Barn

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This easy to navigate online flipbook features bright images of impeccably designed rooms created with the fun and colorful pieces for which CB2 is known.

There also are decorating tips throughout explaining how best to achieve the look you want. “Our philosophy is to offer modern high-quality, yet affordable design to everyone,” says Ryan Turf, general merchandising manager. “We want everyone to feel that they can use our designs to express their own personal style.”

DESIGN TIP: “Mix maBright artwork provides terials, like metal and welcome contrast to sleek white floors and furnishings. wood. If you have a wood dining table, try some metal chairs. If you have a metal bed, offset it with wood side tables or nightstands.

The mix of materials is a really good way to be Not a bad seat in the house.

This alpine bed creative without feeling piled high with like you have too much of one particular ‘look’ or style.” patterned pillows There are typically several themed catalogs (bedding or sea- and linens is just dreamy. sonal, for example) posted at a time. Find them at cb2.com.

TREND PREDICTIONS:

“We see an explosion of color coming back, as well as a shift in design referencing more recent styles from the ’70s.

Vintage and industrial chic will continue…but with a bit of glamour and shiny surfaces included.”

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This Pottery Barn Toscana dining table makes us want to kick back with a loaf of crusty French bread and a bottle of wine. A Greenhouse chandelier completes the rustic look; the catalog features gallery frames, and advice for creating a personalized memory wall.

This beach-inspired traditional living room features a comfy upholstered sofa, pair of armchairs and vintage trunk.

A book lovers’ cocoon with a leather couch, tufted ottoman, black built-in shelving and French doors that let in plenty of natural light.

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A gold starburst mirror framed by white curtains and offset by a black-and-white striped rug creates a relaxing, casual milieu.

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Prefer designer input in 140 characters or less?

We suggest following these famous folks on Twitter, where they tweet about everything from choosing the perfect coffee table—to where they had dinner last night. For more information, visit twitter.com.

CANDICE OLSON, HGTV personality and interior designer – @DivineTellsAll JONATHAN ADLER, potter and interior designer – @jonathanadler

WE’RE LOVING LONNY A warning if you check out Lonny.com: You’re going to be there awhile. This beautiful electronic magazine is layered with all the things fans enjoy most about glossy shelter magazines: thousands of photographs featuring every possible decorating approach, which can be filtered by style and color; an ideas section with a plethora of home tours, makeovers, hot products and more; a section of designer Q&As, useful DIY articles and reports about cutting-edge trends. The magazine was founded in 2009 by designer Michelle Adams, formerly with the much-missed Domino, and photographer Patrick Cline. According to its website, the mission is simple: “At Lonny, we believe in making design choices that lead to personal happiness. We value individual style and independent thinking, and are convinced that inspired design can be achieved anywhere.” Check it out at lonny.com.

Photos by Patrick Cline

EVERYONE’S ATWITTER

VERN YIP, HGTV personality, interior designer and architect – @VernYipDesigns KELLY WEARSTLER, interior and fashion designer – @kellywearstler BARBARA BARRY, interior designer and author – @BarbaraBarryInc

Who says eclectic tablescapes need be relegated to the dining room? Not Lonny. Here, they show a wooden office desk brightly decorated with flowers, books and office supplies.

VERY PINTERESTING How did we ever live without Pinterest, the addictive virtual pinboard that lets us browse, share, save and organize our favorite images? Select a category of choice—we recommend the Home Decor option—and let the pinning (and repinning) begin. Create your own boards or be a voyeur.

Not sure where to start? At press time, according to Repinly, the organization that tracks such things, the site’s most-followed users with home decor-related boards were: Joy Cho/Oh Joy of Los Angeles, Calif. (11 million followers), MaryAnn Rizzo of the Northeast (8.9 million followers), Bekka Palmer of Brooklyn, N.Y. (7.8 million followers), Jane Wang (7.4 million followers) and Molly Pickering of San Antonio, Texas (7.3 million followers). For more information, visit pinterest.com.

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DECOR TRENDS Looking to spruce up your home with some new furnishings or accessories? We’ve done the research for you. The following on-trend products for 2013 can all be purchased online. Happy shopping.

MOD MODEL PILLOW features a hedonistic icon on cozy needlepoint for a bit of cheeky paradoxical fun.

Find it at jonathanadler.com.

Black And White Is Out Of Site

ZEBRA RUG is whimsical and cruelty-free, hand-loomed in Peru from llamas’ wool. Find it at jonathanadler.com.

TEMPLETON COCKTAIL OTTOMAN in the neo-classical modern style is refined enough for a Palm Beach mansion and cool enough for a South Beach loft. Find it at jonathanadler.com.

AVOID REALITY print by artist Lev Raskolnikov makes a witty wall addition, playfully reminding us not to take life too seriously. Find it at zgallerie.com.

It’s Easy Being Emerald Green DIPTYQUE ORIENTAL SPRUCE-SCENTED CANDLE pays homage to the celebrated fir tree, infused with balmy, warming notes reminiscent of a woodland forest. Find it at saksfifthavenue.com.

CAPRIS GLASSWARE in vibrant hues of emerald green and ice blue are great for special occasions though its heavyweight glass makes it durable enough for everyday use. Find it at zgallerie.com.

EMPRESS JEWELED FRAME bedecked in emerald green and bright blue gems of myriad shapes provides treasured images with the royal treatment. Find it at zgallerie.com.

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KNIT HERRINGBONE THROW is not only soft and perfect for cool nights, but makes a design statement when draped over a couch or chair. Find it at pier1.com.

Perfect Pastels MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT COCO COASTERS in aluminum are inspired by the lakes of Italy. Find them at saksfifthavenue.com.

MISSONI NESTEROV PILLOW in pastel metallic chevrons lends a sophisticated touch to any room. Find it at saksfiftheavenue.com.

CELEBRATION SKETCH VASES in hand-blown glass feature endearing childlike drawings perfect for special occasion gifts, or to add splashes of color to a shelf or window ledge. Find them at uncommongoods.com.

PASTEL RECYCLED TIN BOUQUET is a colorful flower arrangement that will never die—though it will develop a great rust patina if kept outdoors.

Find it at uncommongoods.com.

Brass With Sass LIBATIONS BAR CART crafted of iron with a brassplated finish features clear antiqued, tempered glass shelves and leather-wrapped handles. Find it at pier1.com.

SNAP TO IT FRANCOIS VASE in a hexagonal shape and richly colored metallic finish stands nearly 3 feet, making it a grand accessory for a floor or tabletop.

Find it at zgallerie.com.

Instagram is a free photo-sharing app that seems tailor-made for decor lovers (with about 5 million new users signing up every week, it must be doing something right).

Simply snap your favorite spaces with your mobile phone, choose a filter to transform them into professional-looking keepsakes— and show them off to the world (via email, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Flickr). Here are five design-savvy accounts worth checking out: hgtv (all the great design you’d

PETITE GOLD BURST WALL DECOR is designed to make a big impact in a small space, with a four-inch mirror framed by braided wires. Find it at pier1.com.

ZIRA FFIRE PIT TABLE serves three purpose chic cocktail table, elegant purposes: fire pit aand practical ice cooler. Any way you yo use it, it looks great. Find pie it at pier1.com.

expect from the über-popular home and garden TV network); decoratioi (an avant-garde—and sometimes racy—mix of decor and accessories); decorandmore (luxurious design and reader-friendly tips, from decorating a coffee table to updating your home’s entrance); interiordesigntherapy (massive libraries, impressive wine cellars and other inspirational images) and architectureandesign (aweinspiring exteriors ranging from tropical beach retreats to sleek city abodes— and more). Sign up for free at iTunes or Google Play. For information, visit instagram.com. O

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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING Few things are more important than your legal rights and fiscal health. And while there is no shortage of attorneys, insurance agents, consultants and financial advisors in the local market, choosing the right ones could mean the difference between economic windfalls and freedom of choice—or bankruptcy and legal consequences. The following professionals know what it takes to get the job done, and done right.

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DOUBLE TROUBLE Berman & Berman, P.A., Personal Injury Attorneys— Committed To The Community

THEODORE AND RUSSELL BERMAN

have a passion for representing the underserved and underrepresented members of society.

These enterprising identical twins strive daily to live up to their Boca Raton law firm’s motto, “Committed to the Com-

Theodore J. Berman Russell F. Berman

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Victims want results now. They’re dealing with lost wages, medical bills, damaged property, and pain and suffering. It’s important that we recoup money for them as quickly as possible.

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munity”—whether they’re battling big insurance companies in the courtroom or donating their time and resources to local charities.

take it personally when big corporations or powerful insurance companies deny my clients the fairness they deserve.”

Theodore Berman, who focuses on motor vehicle injuries, wrongful deaths, and premises and products liability litigation cases, has seen firsthand how insurance companies, business owners and employers take advantage of those least prepared to fight back.

He adds, “I work very hard to be a good listener. I want to know from my clients exactly what circumstances have led them to my office— and how their lives have changed as a result of an accident or injury.”

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them the full recovery they deserve—using every weapon at their disposal.

Theodore and Russell Berman admit that they’re aggressive by nature and like to get their way.

Russell Berman credits the firm’s success to simple, straightforward hard work. The brothers push hard to resolve cases favorably for their clients in a timely manner. They never forget their clients are real people dealing with real problems caused by someone else’s negligence.

In return, their grateful clients

are eager to share their good experiences.

“Victims want results now,” points out Russell Berman.

“They’re dealing with lost wages, medical bills, damaged property, and pain and suffering. It’s important that we recoup money for them as quickly as possible.”

Theodore and Russell Berman’s aggressive approach has enabled them to collectively recover millions of dollars in settlements from insurance companies.

BERMAN & BERMAN, P.A., PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS are located in Boca Raton and Stuart. For more information, call 800-375-5555 or visit THEBERMANLAWGROUP.COM.

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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING Joshua K. Friedman Jason A. Brodie

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Brodie and Friedman pride themselves on being very responsive to their clients’ needs, and the fact that when we litigate, we litigate aggressively.

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because the whole theme of family law involves families and children and the March of Dimes supports the birth of healthy babies.”

AT YOUR SERVICE Law Firm Brodie & Friedman, P.A. Places Clients’ Needs First And Foremost

BRODIE & FRIEDMAN, P.A.

provides personalized attention and follow-through to each and every client.

“We give personalized attention; we truly are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” explain attorneys Joshua K. Friedman and Jason A. Brodie,

partners at Brodie & Friedman, P.A., a Boca Raton-based law firm.

“We always follow the law and any changes to it,” says Brodie.

“Brodie and Friedman pride themselves on being very responsive to their clients’ needs,

BRODIE & FRIEDMAN, P.A. is located at 1675 North Military Trail, Suite 550, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-392-5100 or visit BRODIEFRIEDMAN.COM.

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and the fact that when we litigate, we litigate aggressively,” says Friedman, board-certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar (only 7 percent of Florida Bar members are board-certified).

In keeping with their 2010 commitment of giving back to the community, Brodie & Friedman, P.A. held an event last year that brought together Women In Distress, March of Dimes, Stand Among Friends and the Junior League in order to raise awareness of these organizations.

“We took on the responsibility of being chairs of the 2011 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction,” Brodie says.

“We chaired this event

Adds Friedman: “We want to give back to the community that supports us.”

Brodie & Friedman’s mission is to get their clients what they are entitled to, through settlement negotiations or aggressive litigation, Brodie explains.

The attorneys believe their clients depend on them for advice regarding what they may be entitled to and to know the ever-changing laws in the family law arena, which include the new changes in the alimony and child support statutes.

Brodie & Friedman’s areas of practice focus on divorce, child support, property distribution, alimony, time-sharing, enforcement, modification, relocation and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

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FIGHTING FOR YOU Resourceful Trial Attorney Marc Brotman’s Not Afraid To Take On ‘The Big Guys’

MARC BROTMAN HAS PLENTY

of sympathy for individuals and families who have suffered due to others’ negligence. “Our law firm has a well-earned reputation for providing aggressive and highquality representation, and we know injury law,” says Brotman, partner at Brotman Nusbaum Ibrahim in Boca Raton. “We do our best to give every client

a defense attorney, he decided to only represent the victims and their families who were injured or suffered damages due to the fault of others. He is board certified in Civil Trial Law and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating.

“Today, the playing field is not level,” says Brotman. “Insur-

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personalized representation with heart and soul and dignity.”

Since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982, Brotman has devoted his practice to personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, including automobile accidents, defective products and medical errors. After gaining extensive trial experience as 98

ance companies and big corporations have tremendous resources. As a personal injury attorney, I represent the victims on a contingency fee basis, which allows individuals and families to hire me without any cost up front…and that means access to the courts.”

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trial counsel in more than 150 jury trials, including Amora v.

State of Florida, a high-profile case involving a 2-year-old brain-damaged child that resulted in a $35 million jury verdict against the Department of Children and Families.

“I’m proud of the work that trial lawyers accomplish for our

clients,” says Brotman. “We are true advocates for the consumer.

Our legal work has led to the removal of many dangerous products from the market and helped our nation’s standard of safety. Today we must remain vigilant against corporate attacks against individual rights and ensure that our court system remains the best in the world.”

BROTMAN NUSBAUM IBRAHIM is located at 137 West Royal Palm Road, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-417-5656 or visit BNFLAW.COM.

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C. Glen Ged

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It can feel like a monumental task recovering from a storm like this, and many people are still hurting. But we’re going to get through it, together.

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members in Point Pleasant along the famed Jersey Shore that instilled Glen with a strong sense of family, community pride and a responsibility for taking care of others.

He and Ronda have put those values to work in charging Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A., with a simple mission: to positively impact people’s lives every day. Now, Glen is focusing that mission in a new direction, giving back to the community that gave him so much.

OUR MISSION Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. Effecting Positive Change On A Daily Basis AS A BOY GROWING UP IN A

large, close-knit family in Wayne, N.J., C. Glen Ged learned a strong work ethic that has guided the law firm

he and his wife, Ronda Ellis, founded in Boca Raton nearly two decades ago. But it was those summers spent with more than 200 family

ELLIS, GED & BODDEN, P.A. is located at 7171 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-995-1966 or visit ELLISANDGED.COM.

When Superstorm Sandy walloped New Jersey, flattening entire neighborhoods and sending iconic landmarks into the sea, Glen jumped into action. This wasn’t just his home state; it was still home to many of his friends and family, including several at Ellis, Ged & Bodden with second homes and property there. They’re having to survey the damage, hire contractors to fix the mess and file insurance claims like everyone else.

“Having been through several

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storms ourselves, we knew what these people were in for,” Glen says, “and we knew we had to do what we could to help them.”

With 10 Florida offices and nearly 20 years of experience in defending policyholder rights on fronts like catastrophic injury and wrongful death, the firm has opened two offices in New Jersey and one in New York to help residents dig out, handling insurance claim litigation, coverage disputes, bad faith issues, business interruption claims and mortgage forbearance.

Consultations are free, and clients bear no upfront costs.

Ellis, Ged & Bodden is also crisscrossing New Jersey with a team of professionals, hosting free seminars to answer questions and guide residents through the recovery process.

“It can feel like a monumental task recovering from a storm like this, and many people are still hurting,” Glen says. “But we’re going to get through it, together.”

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BONDING WITH BOCA HJ Sims Specializes In Investing For Income IN TODAY’S VOLATILE FINANCIAL

marketplace, many high-networth investors are choosing to focus on “high yield” municipal bonds rather than dealing with the uncertainty of today’s stock markets. “Municipal bonds are particularly appealing as they offer a wide range of benefits including a predictable stream of income that is exempt from federal taxes as well as the ability to structure maturities in anticipation of future cash needs,” says Marc Margolies, Senior Vice President and

the nonrated sector of the municipal bond market, which offers investors the potential to achieve higher returns.” Because high-yield securities can also carry a higher risk, the HJ Sims team does extensive research and due diligence on these bonds and their issuers, allowing them to make individually tailored recommendations to their affluent client base.

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Our focus is on high-yield, tax-exempt, municipal bonds and we are nationally recognized as experts in the senior living and nursing home sectors.

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Regional Director, HJ Sims in Boca Raton. Margolies leads the HJ Sims team in Boca—the largest office of the 78-year-old investment bank and bond boutique.

“Our focus is on high-yield, tax-exempt, municipal bonds and we are nationally recognized as experts in the senior living and nursing home sectors. We specialize in 100

—founded by Herbert J. Sims in 1935 and now guided by his son, Bill Sims—has sold more than $7.5 billion in high-yield non-investmentgrade bonds with an outstanding record of compliance and a verifiable long-term track record. “Business executives and professionals preparing for retirement, as well as retirees and other wealthy investors should think

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about how high yield securities can add value to their portfolios,” says Margolies.

federation for the financing of this project,” says Margolies.

“We have supported and financed many projects in As an investment bank, the Palm Beach County over the firm has recently partnered with years and look forward to the South Palm Beach County continuing to provide both our Jewish Federation’s Sinai banking and retail clients with Residences which are currently the first-class service and under construction. “We were advice they have come to proud to partner with the expect.”

HJ SIMS is located at 101 North Federal Highway, Suite 501, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-620-2153 or visit WWW.HJSIMS.COM.

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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING Howard Kaye

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Life insurance can be so much more than people imagine. It’s a tremendous asset and one of the best vehicles available to build and manage your wealth.

ance can play a key role in achieving your personal and financial goals.

ENSURE YOUR LEGACY Howard Kaye Knows Life Insurance Can Help Preserve Wealth HOW WOULD YOU PROTECT

your spouse, while passing along “extra” money to your heirs? How about making a major contribution to your

favorite charity? Howard Kaye, founder and president of Howard Kaye Insurance Agency, LLC in Boca Raton, understands how life insur-

HOWARD KAYE INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC is located at 5100 Town Center Circle, Suite 550, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-417-5883 or 800-343-7424, or visit HOWARDKAYEINSURANCE.COM.

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“With a well-designed life insurance plan, you can provide financial security and increase your ultimate net worth for your family, as well as leaving a lasting legacy,” says Kaye, who is known for his innovative approach to insurance as a wealthmanagement tool. “Life insurance is particularly appropriate for high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking to reduce their estate tax liabilities. Even people who don’t fall into that category can create more wealth by using life insurance in their estate plans.”

Kaye believes that life insurance is a versatile product that can provide financial benefits to all generations. For example, working adults can help ensure a secure retirement by taking out a life insurance policy on their parents. “We call that approach our ‘401Kaye Plan,’ because it allows individuals in their 40s and 50s to inherit substantial

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amounts tax-free when their parents pass away.”

Another wealth-creating strategy involves looking at alternatives to municipal bonds, which may be free of income tax liabilities, but are still subject to estate taxes. “We can show you how to create the same income stream, while increasing the amount of money you can leave to your family,” Kaye says.

Older adults can use life insurance to provide a larger estate for their children and grandchildren. “We have also developed strategies that allow you to give away your estate twice—once to your heirs and once to your favorite charity,” adds Kaye.

A successful philanthropist, WXEL talk show host and public speaker, Kaye leads a team of experienced insurance professionals who serve a select national clientele. “Life insurance can be so much more than people imagine,” he says.

“It’s a tremendous asset and one of the best vehicles available to build and manage your wealth. Simply put, life insurance works for you.”

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PRESERVING WEALTH The Law Office of Paul Labiner And Wealth Preservation Advisors, LLC Helps Clients Address Changing Tax Climate EVERY DAY, BOCA WEALTH

Preservation attorney Paul Steven Labiner hears from clients who want advice in this ever-changing estate and income tax landscape. But, those conversations often focus on “who gets what,” rather than

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This is an ideal time for individuals and couples to review their estate plans.

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the more important tax and nontax issues. “Most people want to be in control of their wealth,” he says. “A client might ask me how to provide for a grandchild, or perhaps even more importantly, how to preserve and protect assets from creditors, predators and divorce.”

Labiner has been helping clients achieve their estate, retirement and asset protection goals for more than 30 years.

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ing partner of the Law Office of Paul S. Labiner. In addition to being an attorney, he is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).“This is an ideal time for individuals and couples to review their estate plans,” says Labiner, adding that the implementation of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) on January 1, 2013, changed the legal landscape by increasing estate tax exemptions to $5.25 million for an individual and $10.5 million for a married couple.

“Affluent individuals and couples should take the time to reexamine their current documents, including wills, irrevocable trusts and life insurance policies, Labiner adds. For example, a client with a $3 million estate may find it more beneficial to simply distribute those funds outright to a surviving spouse rather than the inadvertent creation of a trust, that many older estate plans mandate.

“Why needlessly complicate the spouse’s life?” he says.

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Estate plans also need to address income tax issues, especially in light of the higher income tax rates imposed by ATRA, with particular attention to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and annuities.

In some cases it may make sense to gift those assets to charities, Labiner says. “There

are many appropriate legal strategies and mechanisms to help transfer those assets efficiently at the time of passing,” he adds. “In any case, it’s important to have a comprehensive financial blueprint to mitigate those tax liability issues, while protecting and preserving your assets.”

LAW OFFICE OF PAUL LABINER AND WEALTH PRESERVATION ADVISORS, LLC, are located at 5499 North Federal Highway, Suite K, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-998-2362 or visit BOCARATONESTATEPLANNING.COM.

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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING Jason M. Solodkin

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We have a great team at NFP. Our local and independent financial services firm with three decades of experience is also an affiliate of a national public company, providing us with powerful capabilities. For our clients, it’s the best of both worlds.

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“In preparing a financial game plan, we discuss a client’s goals and risk tolerance. We gather data, analyze the possible strategies and make recommendations to advance our client’s interests, implement that game plan and monitor performance,” says Solodkin, who is among a select group of financial planners who have met the challenging requirements to hold CFP® certification, which represents a high level of competency, ethics and professionalism.

Solodkin leads a team that examines every element of an individual’s financial strategy.

“It’s rare to see all of a client’s advisors working together,” JASON M. SOLODKIN HAS A adjust to changing conditions he adds. “Therefore, we strong understanding of a and help clients achieve their emphasize the importance quarterback’s role—both on financial goals,” says Solodkin, of integrating the investment the football field and in the a CFP® professional with portfolio, tax planning, world of financial planning.

NFP-FDR Financial Group, Inc. insurance and estate plans.”

“An experienced quarterback who has also worked many working with a team of profes- years as a popular South A longtime Boca Raton resident, sionals can call the right plays, Florida sportscaster.

Solodkin is actively involved in business and philanthropic organizations, including the area’s estate planning council.

NFP-FDR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. is located In addition to his planning role, in Boca Raton and Hollywood. For more information, call 800-330-5332 or Solodkin is also a licensed visit NFP-FDR.COM. agent for health insurance, life insurance, and variable annui-

NFP-FDR Financial Group’s Jason M. Solodkin Helps Clients Call the Right Plays

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ties and is a registered representative and fee-based investment advisor representative with NFP Securities, Inc. “We also offer employee benefit programs,” he adds.

“Employers are extremely concerned about the profound impact of healthcare reform and many business owners are actively seeking our expertise.”

A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami, Solodkin serves as the stadium and arena announcer for the Hurricanes’ football and basketball teams. As a South Florida sportscaster, Solodkin worked on the air with the Miami Heat, the Miami Dolphins, the University of Miami, Fox Sports, WPLGABC, Westwood One Network, Clear Channel Communications, and 790 The Ticket.

Summing up his approach, Solodkin says, “We have a great team at NFP. Our local and independent financial services firm with three decades of experience is also an affiliate of a national public company, providing us with powerful capabilities. For our clients, it’s the best of both worlds.”

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Lewis R. Shafer

PASSION MEETS COMPASSION Lewis R. Shafer, Esq. Of Shafer Cohen, LLP Is Dedicated To Helping Clients Navigate Through Divorce

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opened a family law firm more than 20 years ago in Boca Raton (with a satellite office in Fort Lauderdale to serve Broward and MiamiDade Counties) to help people through the emotional and financial hardship associated with divorce and other family law issues.

cases. The firm likes for the client to receive a copy of documents sent out and received by their office. In fact, they insist that their clients are involved in decision making, planning strategy and settlement.

“My clients’ spouses and their lawyers often refer to me as a very aggressive “Having gone through my own attorney,” Shafer points out. divorce, I understand what it’s “My style, no matter what you call it, is to simply take like to be a client,” explains control of the case and be Shafer, of Shafer Cohen, LLP. prepared. This is what affords “That’s why it’s my firm’s goal my clients the opportunity to to compassionately help every client (and their children) settle on favorable terms. In fact, most of my cases settle conclude their litigation, without going to trial.” emotionally and financially Over the years, many of intact.”

Shafer’s referrals have come “My team exclusively practices from the ex-spouses of former clients. “That’s the ultimate Family and Matrimonial Law. compliment,” he says.

We are made up of three attorneys and three support “I believe that most people we staff who are 110 percent have represented will tell you dedicated to our clients and they appreciate the dedication, literally available to them time and effort we put into 24/7.” counseling them, so that they can deal with their case in Shafer Cohen, LLP ensures a realistic manner and that clients are fully informed make positive decisions of what is going on in their 104

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helping our clients and their children makes it all worthwhile.”

SHAFER COHEN, LLP is located at 5550 Glades Road, Suite 250, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-826-1600.

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ECLECTIC EDIBLES: The 320°F Nitro Polar-Granate Martini; Filet Mignon

FARE WITH FLAIR Stéphane’s Adds Unique Twist To Wining And Dining

raving something… different?

Floating Island desserts, iPadsharing menus and molecular martinis are just a few of the cutting-edge offerings served at Stéphane’s American & French Cuisine in Boca Raton.

Restaurateur Stéphane Lang-Willar and Executive Chef John Belleme are at the forefront of an innovative dining experience that includes sustainable seafood, antibiotic-free meats and a vast raw bar with everything from chilled oysters to giant stone crab claws. The eatery, which serves lunch and dinner, is known for its vast selection of mussels (touted on the menu as its most eco-friendly organic product), delivered fresh from the coasts of Canada and Washington State, and cooked in cast-iron pots with sauces ranging from coconutcurry, garlic, coriander, lemongrass, and lime to curry, crème fraîche, parsley and white wine.

Standout appetizers include filet mignon and sushi-grade tuna tartares, while popular main courses include tuna steak “au poivre” and a savory 14-ounce double-cut pork chop. And

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a meal at Stéphane’s isn’t complete without trying one of the enticing desserts, such as the rich Godiva chocolate cake or unique Floating Island—delicately poached meringues floating on a lake of crème anglaise.

After-dinner drinks are a must at Stéphane’s. Under the direction of renowned Master Sommelier Virginia Philip, an innovative iPad pairing menu provides patrons a choice of more than 150 wines from France, Italy, Argentina, California and elsewhere, with approximately 27 selections available by the glass.

Stéphane’s also offers a stellar cocktail program helmed by Melvin Negron, bar manager and mixologist. Talk about creative: How does a Liquid Nitrogen-Infused Martini sound? Or perhaps a Molecular Martini is more your style (try the New Apple flavor). All martinis are made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and all are delicious.

Just like everything at Stéphane’s.

The restaurant holds weekly events, including Mussel Mondays (half-priced mussels), Temptation Tuesdays (half-priced bottles of wine), Ladies’ Night Wednesdays (half-priced drinks for men and women) and Smooth Jazz Sundays (featuring live entertainment). O – Linda Haase

Stéphane’s is located at 2006 N.W. Executive Circle, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-893-8838 or visit stephanesrestaurant.com.

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TREAT YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE TO A SCRUMPTIOUS NO-HASSLE BRUNCH Few meals are more decadent than brunch, with its combination of irresistible breakfast and lunch offerings. What to serve? You’ll find myriad possibilities in “Food for Family & Friends (Ryland Peters and Small), a book that includes more than 130 recipes, plus advice for choosing the right cocktail and setting the perfect ambiance. They’ve done all the research for you—all you need to do is extend the invitations.

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Perfect blueberry pancakes should be light and fluffy. The secret is to use water—an allmilk batter makes them heavier.

And remember to serve with plenty of maple syrup. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 125 grams self-rising flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. caster sugar ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg 100 milliliters whole milk 50 grams butter, melted 150 grams blueberries, plus extra to serve Maple syrup, to serve 75 milliliters water

“Food for Family & Friends” is published by Ryland Peters and Small, and retails for $27.95.

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Preheat oven to 250°F. Sift flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl; stir in sugar and salt. Put egg, milk and 75 milliliters of water in a jug and beat to combine. Stir half the butter into wet ingredients in jug.

Mix wet and dry ingredients until no lumps of flour remain. Coat heavybased frying pan with remaining melted butter. Heat; drop in 4 tablespoons of batter. Cook 1-2 minutes on one side, then sprinkle a few blueberries and flip pancake over. Cook 2 minutes, until golden. Keep warm in oven while making the rest. Serve with more blueberries and maple syrup.

Preheat oven to 375°F and line muffin pan with paper holders. Put oil, yogurt, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl and beat together. In another large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Pour wet ingredients into dry; swiftly mix until just combined.

Drop 1 heaping tablespoon of batter in each paper holder. Make a dip in the mixture; spoon in a heaping teaspoon of jam. Divide remaining batter between paper holders to cover jam.

Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool in pan for five minutes, brush tops with melted butter and roll in sugar. Transfer to a wire rack; cool to room temperature.

corns in a saucepan; add 2 tablespoons cold water. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes until 1 tablespoon of liquid remains. Strain into blender (or bowl if using a handheld mixer) with the egg yolks; set aside. Melt butter in the same saucepan. Fill a large, deep frying pan with water and bring to low simmer. Crack eggs around edge of pan so they don’t touch and poach for 3 minutes. Put muffins (cut side up) and ham on a baking tray and grill 2-3 minutes. To finish sauce, blend eggs and vinegar until frothy, then slowly add melted butter until it’s thick (take about a minute to add butter or you’ll be left with runny eggs). Drape a slice

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of ham on top of each muffin half.

Scoop out each poached egg and add to stack. Pour hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with ground black pepper.

on all sides. Stir in onion mixture, capers and salmon (breaking it into pieces before adding) and cook for 3-4 minutes; season to taste. Mix together the crème fraîche, lime zest and just enough juice to provide flavor. Stir in dill and season. Serve hash with crème fraîche on the side.

Set a large saucepan of water over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add potatoes and pinch of salt. Reduce heat; leave to simmer 12-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile put the onions, bacon and half the oil in a frying pan.

Cover and cook over low heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softening. Remove lid, turn up heat slightly and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Tip onto a plate and set aside. Drain potatoes; add butter and remaining oil to pan. Add potatoes and cook over high heat 5-6 minutes, until brown

SUGARY JAM DOUGHNUT MUFFINS This is a recipe for anyone who enjoys warm sugary doughnuts but not the deep-frying involved in making them. Baking results in a cakey consistency, with sweet treats that ooze jam. (Serves 6) INGREDIENTS 75 grams sunflower oil 150 grams natural yogurt ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs, beaten 275 grams self-rising flour ½ tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt 100 grams caster sugar 75 grams blueberry jam FOR TOPPING 25 grams unsalted butter, melted 50 grams caster sugar Six-hole muffin pan

EGGS BENEDICT This dish is all about timing: Prepare everything before cooking the eggs and you won’t have to rush. Hollandaise sauce made in a blender is easy—just add the butter slowly and you should hear the sauce turning thick and slushy. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. cold water 4 large eggs 4 whole-wheat English muffins, halved horizontally 8 slices thin-cut ham Freshly ground black pepper FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 shallot, roughly chopped ½ tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 large egg yolks 120 grams unsalted butter INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat grill. To make hollandaise sauce put vinegar, shallot and pepper-

HOT SMOKED SALMON HASH WITH DILL CRÈME FRAÎCHE No brunch is complete without a tasty potato dish. Salmon and crème fraîche make this recipe special, with bacon adding a delicious and meaty kick. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 500 grams new potatoes, halved 4 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions, sliced 150 grams streaky bacon, chopped 15 grams butter 2 tsp. capers 200 grams hot smoked salmon 150 grams crème fraîche Freshly squeezed juice and grated zest of 1 lime 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

KIR ROYALE After a shaky start, the Kir Royale is now the epitome of chic sophistication, and is often served in France as an apéritif prior to a snack or meal. We think it makes an excellent brunch complement. (Serves 1) INGREDIENTS 1 dash crème de cassis Champagne, to top off INSTRUCTIONS

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BUON APPETITO!

Villa Rosano’s Classic Italian Dishes Would Make Nonna Proud BY LINDA HAASE

imple, but delicious.

Traditional, but contemporary.

Those engaging combinations make Villa Rosano a delightful place to dine.

And it’s why patrons are willing to wait patiently for one of the cozy tables at this popular Boca Raton restaurant. They know that when they’re seated in the softly lit dining room, with its graceful archways, earth tones, fresco murals and enticing aromas, they’ll be transported to a spot reminiscent of an Italian bistro.

The generous portions arrive with flourish, their heavenly scents of garlic, tomato and basil teasing the senses.

The choices are endless: salads, pizza, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, fish… and more.

We began with the alltime favorite Caprese ap-

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petizer, which has been perfected here: sweet ripe San Marzano tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with imported olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The special touch: it’s artfully presented on a chilled plate, bringing the flavors to a crescendo.

Owner/Chef Frank Rosano enjoys mingling with diners—the Italian-born restaurateur wants patrons to feel like they’re cherished guests in his home (Villa Rosano is more than a moniker here).

His wishes of Buon Appetito

where Villa Rosano is located at 9858 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-470-0112 or visit villarosano.com.

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Chef Frank Rosano with wife Antonella

roll off his tongue with genuine warmth.

Chef Rosano may have left the Abruzzo section of Italy when he was just 15, but he brought his love of all things Italian to the Bronx, where he opened restaurants that became mainstays. The 11 dishes in the Arthur Avenue section of the menu are nods to those New York days (the Spaghetti with Sunday Sauce—pasta topped with sausage, a giant moist meatball and delicate homemade

tomato sauce evokes images of Nonna cooking up a batch for her family to devour after church). The Lobster Ravioli Lila, stuffed with lobster and topped with a creamy tomato vodka sauce, is another must-try. Pair either of these with a glass of Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon for an ultimate taste sensation.

Our server, Nick, presented the evening’s special, Snapper with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms and

Tomatoes, (sautéed in a cognac lobster sauce) and it sounded too scrumptious to pass up (so we didn’t).

Delizioso! The accompanying green beans and carrots were cooked to perfection.

Our big Italian meal was filling, but we couldn’t resist ordering Tartufo for dessert.

It was the perfect sweet ending—a ball of vanilla and chocolate gelato encased in a shell of hard chocolate.

Wish we had some right now. O

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AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

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

❘ 2200 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday,

Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Ct. ❘

ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

J. ALEXANDER’S University

Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

& Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

DADA 52 North Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821 S.E.

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at Boca

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Dinner daily.

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

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

2222 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

HENRY’S The Shoppes at

Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Rd. ❘

KARMA SUSHI STEAKBAR

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Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.9970 ❘ Dinner nightly,

Brunch Sunday.

MIA'S GRILLE 2399 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.6388 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Sunday. Closed Saturday.

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIPOSA Neiman

Marcus at Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

EAT. DRINK. REPEAT.

THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402

o many restaurants, so little time.

It’s a gastronomic dilemma South Florida foodies often face, but the Museum of Discovery & Science has a temporary solution. Its 18th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, which will take place on April 5 at the Fort Lauderdale-based museum, will unite 50 top South Florida restaurants, all of which will offer culinary delights both savory and sweet. At press time, The Capital Grille, The Melting Pot and Truluck’s were just a few of the eateries scheduled to participate.

The event also will feature a VIP Champagne reception, silent auction and an array of global spirits and wines, with radio personality Paul Castronovo offering tastes from his own vineyard. Guests will receive Reidel wine glasses as takehome gifts. And all this merriment is for a good cause, with proceeds benefitting the museum and its programs.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for VIP guests and 7:30 p.m. for general admission.

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Museum of Discovery & Science is located at 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-713-0954 or visit mods.org.

SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second Ave.

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Jamie Stiles, Terry Stiles and Lori Chevy

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Mizner Park ❘ 346 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.3999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

18th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration Coming Soon

Janet Buhl and Jon Ferrando at last year’s event

MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

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REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RED, THE STEAKHOUSE Wyndham Hotel ❘ 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9139 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Two Fantastic Restaurants One Magnificent Price.

RED, THE STEAKHOUSE

ROSSO ITALIA

Introducing the Matinee Menu*

Sunday Dinner Becomes a Tradition

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe from Red’s award-winning kitchen. Soup or salad and a choice of chicken breast, salmon with basil pesto or Certified Angus Prime Beef Filet. For dessert? Red’s signature donuts holes or Key Lime Pie. Can’t you just taste it?

Join us for Sunday dinner featuring our five-fabulous-course prix fixe. Soup, salad and a choice of pasta for starters. Our most popular entrees including chicken marsala, eggplant or chicken parmagiana and grilled salmon.

Oh, and save room for our zeppoli and lemon curd dessert. Delicioso.

$49.00**

561.353.9139

561.353.9819

www.redthesteakhouse.com

www.rosso-italia.com 1901 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL I BOCA RATON

*Available Sunday through Thursday 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. **Matinee Menu is $49.00 per person plus tax and gratuity at Red, the Steakhouse.

Sunday Dinner is $49.00 for two at Rosso Italia. $22.00 for each additional person. Tax and gratuity are not included in pricing for either menu.

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SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

75 MAIN DELRAY 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.7975 ❘ Brunch and Dinner daily.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

Second Ave., #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

THE SUNDY HOUSE 106 S.

561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner

Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch FridaySaturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.

Tuesday-Sunday.

ASIAN/SUSHI

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Sundays.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

PHUKET THAI Palms Plaza ❘ 22191 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.8863 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily except Monday.

PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

Cod and Noodles from Kapow!

Noodle Bar

CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400 N.

KIN NOODLE BAR 200 S.

❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1109 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

FUSIONARIE JAPANESE SIGNATURE Royal Palm Place ❘

500 Via de Palmas, #79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3283 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

GARY WOO ASIAN BISTRO

3400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8803 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesdays.

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561.361.8777 ❘ Lunch Monday-

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SPICY GINGER 6020 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3388 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Dinner Saturday-Sunday.

Saturday, Dinner nightly.

KYOJIN BUFFET Shops at Boca

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

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday.

SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.0024 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades

Grove ❘ 21073 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.1708 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR (KOSHER) Wharfside

BARBECUE

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

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

YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

S.W. 18th St., #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

PEI WEI Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 7152 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.322.1001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center

❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332

N.W. Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch

and Dinner daily.

OLD CALYPSO 900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 1179 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

CONTINENTAL BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

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JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘ 5030 Champion

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LE PAVILLON 14812 S.E. Military Trail ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9882 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Mondays.

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

RUSSIA HOUSE RESTAURANT AND VODKA BAR 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8170 ❘ Lunch and Dinner TuesdaySunday. Closed Monday.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.8580 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7472 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FRENCH BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N. Federal Hwy.,

#4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CAFE DE FRANCE 110 E. Atlantic Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2140 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas, #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

MIMOSA Polo Shops ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

STÉPHANE'S Boca Raton ❘ 2006 N.W.

Executive Circle ❘ 561.893.8838 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE COME IN THREES...

WHERE SIMPLICITY AND ARTISTRY DINE TOGETHER NIGHTLY.

UPSCALE ITALIAN TAPAS, PIZZAS, AND WINE BAR

TRADITIONAL HOME RECIPES WITH A MODERN TWIST

CLASSIC ITALIAN DISHES PAIRED WITH AN AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST, A CONTEMPORARY SETTING AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

GATHERING PLACE WHERE FRIENDS CAN ENJOY SMALL PLATES AS WELL AS DELICIOUS, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZAS IN A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE

QUAINT YET MODERN TRATTORIA FEATURES OLD WORLD ROMAN RECIPES AND AN EXCEPTIONAL BAR AND WINE LIST

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9 SE 7th Avenue Delray Beach | 561.330.1237

1201 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale | 954.564.1234 171 Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton | 561.996.1234 www.casa-d-angelo.com

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GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.8885 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

A Modern Continental Restaurant serving quality meats, seafood, vegetables & fresh pasta. Also featuring a full bar, wine list, & craft beers

561.961.4156 5837 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.dorsiarestaurant.com www.facebook.com/dorsiarestaurant

IT’S ALL GREEK The Reserve ❘ 9704 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

INDIAN CURRIES & MORE 217 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

ITALIAN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at

Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096 N.E. Second Ave. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch Sunday, Dinner nightly.

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DAMIANO Regency Court at Woodfield ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.613.6460 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

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DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

FERRARO’S 8208 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

Genuine Cuisine From The Homeland The Boca Raton Observer

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One Of Those Fabulous Finds Palm Beach Post-2010

★★★1/2 Sun Sentinel-2010

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ~ NOW ACCEPTING CALL AHEAD SEATING Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT W W W. V I L L A R O S A N O. C O M

561.477.2750 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal Hwy. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

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

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIO’S RISTORANTE & WINE BAR 6370

N. State Rd 7 ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.420.3100 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

OVENELLA 499 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1455 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner

nightly.

PASTA FEVER 4251 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.338.0012 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

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PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RAFFAELE RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘

508 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.1110 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99

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

ROSARIO’S RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘ 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.0758 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Monday.

Boca Raton

ROSSO, ITALIA Wyndham Hotel ❘ 1901 N.

Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9819 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

233 S. Federal Highway | 561.392.0773 www.matteosrestaurants.com

SAPORISSIMO 366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Monday.

TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR Royal Palm

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

Come Sip With Us

TANZY iPic Theaters at Mizner Park ❘ 301 Plaza

For High Tea At Maryann’s Bouti ue In Delray Beach

Little Princess Parties

Bridal Showers

Birthday Parties

Ladies Luncheons

Business Luncheons

Catering

Fundraising Luncheons

Baby Showers

10% OFF REGULAR MENU

Call For Catering Details And Menu Selections MondaySaturday 10-4. Open On Sundays For Private Parties.

4997-B W. Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33445 Northeast Corner Of Atlantic & Military 561-638-5155 www.TeaLiciousTearoom.com

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E. First

Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VIC AND ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint

Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

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big mission calls for someone with

an even bigger heart.

12th Annual

Men With Caring Hearts Awards Luncheon April 26 th, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Event Co-Chairs: Eda Knopf | Julissa Caballero

Bobby Campbell Biggest Heart Award

Harvey Sandler Lifetime Achievement Award

Outstanding Volunteer Award Nominees: Lorne Abony

Jon Kaye

Allan Young

The Weiss School

Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton

Florida Panthers Founda on

Arthur Adler

Bob Levinson

SOS Children’s Village - Florida

United Way of Palm Beach County

John Antonini Spirit of Giving Network

Mark Tabor

Greg Babij

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc.

Aid to Vic ms of Domes c Abuse, Inc. (AVDA)

John Castronuovo Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Craig Ehrnst YMCA of South Palm Beach County

Doug Fash

Sam Moshe Friends of the IDF

Neil Saffer Best Foot Forward Founda on

Bill Sullivan

Toshiba Business Solutions Youth in Philanthropy Nominees: Luke Barron Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc.

Tripp Joachim Tri-County Humane Society

Junior League of Boca Raton

Boca Raton Police Department

Sandoway House Nature Center

Dr. Louis T. Feldgoise

Chuck Stout

Garre Mayersohn

Caridad Center

Irving Gu n Boca Raton Regional Hospital Founda on

Jack Jaiven Boca Helping Hands

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Peter Vegso Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc.

Charles LaFlamme Stand Among Friends

Jacob McCullough Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc.

Jay Whelchel Boca Raton Historical Society

Tickets $100. All proceeds benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. serving underprivileged children in Boca Raton for over 42 years.

For more informa on, please call Jennifer Berman: 561 391-7274, ext. 128 or email: jberman@ffcdc.org

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AZUCAR CUBAN CAFE Boca/Ray Plaza ❘ 4900 Linton Blvd. Suite 14 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.4427 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT 3350 N.W.

Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Closed Sunday.

CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GOL, TASTE OF BRAZIL 411 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.6565 ❘ Dinner nightly.

PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE SPANIARD TAPAS BAR & CAFE 99

S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7000 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. ❘ Closed Monday.

MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH ANATOLIA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

212 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.4000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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BOCA SKEWERS Mizner Plaza ❘130 N.E.

Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9961 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

MOZART CAFÉ (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘ 7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Saturday-Thursday.

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SINE 212 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.4000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE UNO 201 N.W. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.5449 ❘ 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1305 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

THE MEXICAN Royal Palm Place ❘ 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ 561.300.5280 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE GUILD FIVE FORTY FIVE

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ATTENTION WONDER WOMEN: UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

ORGANIC APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner Wednesday-Saturday.

Closed Sunday.

4TH GENERATION ORGANIC MARKET

75 S.E. Third St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.9920 ❘ Lunch Monday-Sunday, Dinner MondaySaturday.

PUB/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The Garden

Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE ENGLISH TAP & BEER GARDEN 5050

Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday.

HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Lunch Thursday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

HOOTERS Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Rd. ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

Palm Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.5208 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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Chef Michelle Bernstein Named Honorary Chair Of ARC Broward’s Delish 2013 elebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein has been named Honorary Chair of “Delish 2013,” the culinary event presented by The Wasie Foundation, hosted by Premier Beverage and benefitting the ARC Broward Culinary Institute. The event will take place March 22 in the Panorama Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale.

As Honorary Chair, Bernstein will judge the culinary stations during the event, which showcase delights created by competing teams of star chefs, students and graduates of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute. All proceeds will benefit the program’s critically needed services for children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.

“I can’t think of a better way to help such an incredible cause and amazing movement,” said Chef Bernstein. “I love the idea of cooking

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with special-needs children and adults because I believe that instant gratification is a gift that makes people feel so good about themselves.”

The ARC Broward Culinary Institute uses food as a tool to transform lives and build stronger com-

munities. The nonprofit catering program creates outstanding culinary experiences in an ambiance of style and taste while providing realworld employment opportunities for the graduates of the Entry Level Culinary Arts Certificate Program.

Event guests can expect an evening of gourmet treats, refreshing cocktails, dancing, a silent auction and much more. During the evening, Chef Bernstein will present the ARC Broward Culinary Institute Student Chef of the Year Award to honoree Arielle Weeks.

After being diagnosed with autism late in his developmental years, Weeks, with the help of a family friend and vocational rehabilitation, found the ARC Broward Culinary Institute. Weeks has excelled in the program.

Incorporated in 1956, ARC Broward is a nationally accredited, private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides services to children and adults with autism, Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, as well as those with various life challenges. ARC Broward operates three social enterprises including the ARC Broward Learning Institute, ARC Broward Culinary Institute and ARC Broward Electronics Recycling Services and provides services through 22 programs in eight locations across Broward County. O For more information, call 954-7469400 or visit arcbroward.com.

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POSITIVE MESSAGE

Jenna Bush Hager To Be Keynote Speaker At 23rd Annual Book Of Hope Luncheon he Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America will hold its 23rd Annual Book of Hope Luncheon on March 11 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The event will include a silent auction with more than 100 items, including hotel stays, vacation packages, jewelry and more.

The event’s keynote speaker will be Jenna Bush Hager, NBC “Today” show contributor and chair of UNICEF’s Next Generation. Hager is expected to bring a fresh voice and positive message, sharing how small changes and gestures can have profound impacts on someone’s life.

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in less fortunate situations,” said Amy Gray, executive director of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Florida Chapter. “We are incredibly excited to have her join us for our Book of Hope luncheon to share what motivates her to make a difference each day.”

Hager is the author of “Ana’s Story: A Journey of Hope,” a New York Times best-seller based on the life of a 17-year-old single mother determined to give her child a better life than she had. She is also co-author of “Read All About It,” which she wrote with her mother, former first lady Laura Bush.

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Luncheon are Parkland residents Kevin Dineen, head coach of the Florida Panthers, and his wife Annie. As the head coach of the hockey team, Dineen led the team to

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the first Southeast Division title in his first season. He has long chronicled his struggle with Crohn’s disease. Not letting it overtake his life, he has managed to have a successful career on and off the ice.

All proceeds from the Book of Hope Luncheon will support CCFA’s efforts to find a cure for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease, from which more than 1.4 million Americans suffer. Co-chairs for the event are Dana Konhauzer and Bonnie Scharf. O For more information, call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org.

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12th Annual Men With Caring Hearts Luncheon To Honor Community Leaders here’s already lots of community buzz about the 12th Annual Men with Caring Hearts (MWCH) awards luncheon, which will take place April 26 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. The event, which will benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, gives nonprofit organizations an opportunity to provide recognition and thanks to male volunteers who have donated their time, talent, energy and resources to improve the community. This year’s event chairs are philanthropist Eda Knopf, and FFCDC alumnus Julissa Caballero.

Robert “Bobby” Campbell is this year’s Biggest Heart honoree, a title bestowed to a philanthropic leader whose selfless dedication has positively impacted individuals and the

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Robert ‘Bobby’ Campbell is this year’s Biggest Heart honoree, a title bestowed to a philanthropic leader whose selfless dedication has positively impacted individuals and the community at large. and Lifetime Achievement honorees, all Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations are invited to pay tribute to one man who has made a significant difference to their organization for the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. Participating agencies are also encouraged to

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nominate a male between the ages 16-21 for the Youth in Philanthropy Award, which will include a scholarship and new notebook computer.

The FFCDC’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of young children from economically challenged families in our commu-

nity. The organization offers quality childcare, family support programs and preschool education to 625 children from low-income families at its two locations, in East and West Boca Raton. It prepares children for a lifetime commitment to learning and social achievement, while empowering their families to build a brighter future. O For more information, call Jennifer Berman at 561-391-7274, ext. 128 or visit ffcdc.org.

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15th Annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon To Recognize Favorite Physicians he Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), the Boca Raton Woman’s Club and Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton have joined forces to honor local doctors at the 15th Annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon, to be held on March 20 at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton.

The public is invited to nominate their favorite doctor by completing a nomination form online and all nominated doctors will be invited to attend the luncheon as a guest. The event is a fundraiser for the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Fund and will benefit medical and nursing school students attending four local universities: Charles E. Schmidt Col-

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lege of Medicine at FAU, Christine Lynn Nursing School at FAU, Lynn University and Palm Beach State College.

This year’s Honor Your Doctor luncheon is chaired by Janice Williams with co-chairs Joan Weidenfeld and Ingrid Fulmer. Honorary Chairs are Holli Rockwell, Jerry and Terry Fedele and the Honorary Physician Advisor is Dr. Nicolas R. Breuer. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Helen M. Babione, who still is an active member of the GFWC and passionate about raising funds to support the medical community in Boca Raton.

“We are so pleased to come aboard as the new partner in this

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important endeavor which perfectly aligns with our mission of supporting FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and our Health & Wellness initiative,” said Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton President Alan Kaye.

“We are so energized with the new affiliation with the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton and the new venue of Broken Sound Club.

The Honor Your Doctor luncheon is a great opportunity to recognize our medical community and at the

same time raise needed funds for deserving medical and nursing school students to attend our local universities,” added Chair Janice Williams.

This is the event’s first year at Broken Sound Club. As a way to celebrate, the venue will extend an invitation to each top-nominated doctor for a complimentary round of golf to be scheduled for a future date. O For more information, call Deborah Freudenberg at 561-299-1429 or visit rotaryclubdowntownbocaraton.org.

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER KidSafe Foundation To Hold Fourth Annual Fundraiser At Broken Sound Club idSafe Foundation will host its fourth annual fundraiser on April 26 at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. Guests can expect a premium open bar with specialty cocktails created by Kennesaw Fruit and Juices, Asian-themed dining, entertainment, auction items and raffle prizes. In addition, the first 100 guests will have the chance to win a 1-carat diamond.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides education to children and adults to prevent child abuse, bullying and Internet dangers. The statistics are shocking. According to the organization, one out of four girls and one out of six boys will be sexually exploited by their 18th birthday. Further, 90 percent of the time a child is harmed, it’s by someone they know

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and trust.

KidSafe’s goal is to “Shine the Light” on child abuse and break the silence that often surrounds the issue. KidSafe provides children, parents and professionals knowledge and a voice of empowerment in or-

KidSafe’s goal is to “Shine the Light” on child abuse and break the silence that often surrounds the issue. der to fight and prevent the problem. As research has demonstrated, child abuse, bullying and Internet dangers spare no one and cross all segments of our community.

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to get their message of safety out to children and families is through its series of seminars, designed to provide them with the inner-strength to step forward and make changes in their lives.

The power of knowledge is what drives the organization. This includes conveying to children lessons on how to remain safe, and

the message that it’s OK to talk about something that may have happened to them or someone else.

Event sponsors include IC Industries, Bacardi USA, All American Appliance, Kennesaw Fruit and Juices, Greenberg Traurig, Oasis Consulting, Advantage Testing, Steinger, Iscoe & Greene and The Boca Raton Observer.

KidSafe was founded by mental health professionals Sally Berenzweig and Cherie Benjoseph, child safety experts, educators and mothers on a mission to keep all children safe. O For more information, call 1-855-844SAFE, email info@kidsafefoundation. org or visit kidsafefoundation.org.

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STEPPING OUT In Jacob’s Shoes’ Third Annual Celebration To Raise Funds For Needy Children hoes can represent many things… fashion statements, status symbols and athletic performance tools, to name a few. But not having a pair of shoes to wear to school represents a hardship no child should endure. That’s where In Jacob’s Shoes comes in.

“Every Sole Counts” is the theme of the Third Annual In Jacob’s Shoes Celebration, which will take place on April 25 at Lakeside Terrace in Boca Raton. All proceeds will provide shoes, backpacks and school supplies to local children living in shelters, foster care and poverty. Grants also will be awarded to children in need for camp, aftercare, sports and enrichment programs.

In Jacob’s Shoes was founded in 2009 in loving memory of 17-year-

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old Jacob S. Zweig, who lived his life helping those in need. Started by his parents, Murray and Harlene Zweig, In Jacob’s Shoes is a public charity run entirely by volunteers and as of last December had distributed more than 12,500 pairs of shoes, 1,800 backpacks with school supplies, and grants totaling more than $110,000.

While the mission remains the same, this year’s venue is geared toward the adult set. The evening’s attire is business casual, and guests can expect hors d’oeuvres, music, raffles, a silent auction and the company of friends.

The goal is to raise more than $80,000.

“Our annual fundraiser is important so we can keep up with the ever-growing requests for shoes and

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Our annual fundraiser is important so we can keep up with the ever-growing requests for shoes and school supplies.

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school supplies,” said Harlene Zweig.

“The need is year-round. The giving goes on thanks to proceeds from events like this.”

Added Zweig: “None of this would be possible without the additional support of friends and community partners who support our events and selflessly volunteer.

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We are so grateful.”

“The Festival Flea Market Mall is the presenting event sponsor for a second year. Musical entertainment

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Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Gala And Auction To Feature “Safari Nights” Theme onna Klein Jewish Academy’s 29th Gala and Auction will take place on March 9 at the Polo Club of Boca Raton, with proceeds benefitting the school’s academic and athletic programs and need-based financial assistance fund.

The event’s theme is “Safari Nights,” and guests can expect an entertainment-filled evening that will include whimsical jungle decor, along with live and silent auctions.

This year’s honoree is DKJA’s Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement Sharon Rubin Kamber, recipient of the Linda Rosenblatt Ka-

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minow Visionary Leadership Award.

Kamber oversees the Departments of Development, Admissions and Marketing. She emulates the values DKJA upholds as a school and has been an integral part of DKJA’s strength for more than two decades. Kamber has been instrumental in initiating many programs that today are signature aspects of DKJA, such as Meet the Masters. Her name is synonymous with Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day, and the annual gala, which she orchestrates with flair and finesse.

The event’s Honorary Chair is Linda Rosenblatt Kaminow, the event Chairs are Lynne and Alan Goldberg and Auction Chairs are Deborah and Jason Brown. Boca Entertainment is the Event Sponsor; The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive Media Sponsor.

Known for its rigorous curriculum integrating challenging Judaic and general studies with a focus on global education, DKJA’s program also features the state-of-the-art Claire

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& Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Technology Program K-12 and comprehensive fine arts offerings, including an orchestra. Highlights also include team sports, a drama program and a unique Japanese cultural program.

The Claire & Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School at DKJA’s curriculum features seminar-style classes, with Advanced-Placement and Honors levels, and a wide range of electives. DKJA is the only K-12 Jewish Day School in

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SUPPORTING THE SOLDIERS

More Than $1.4 Million Raised At Friends Of The IDF Solidarity Gala he Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Palm Beach/Broward Region 2013 Solidarity Gala held recently at Boca West Country Club generated more than $1.4 million to benefit IDF soldiers. More than 475 supporters attended the event, which featured keynote speaker IDF Maj. Gen. Avi Mizrahi.

Gala honorees were Dr. Robert and Donna Litowitz, and recipients of the Friends of the IDF Award were Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and Richard Kwal, former FIDF presidents who currently serve as national and Palm Beach/Broward executive board members. The event honored and celebrated Israel’s soldiers and

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Dr. Robert and Donna Litowitz, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yitzhak (Jerry) Gershon, Deana Litowitz, Alexandra Litowitz, Maj. Gen. Avi Mizrachi, Donya Litowitz, Lindsay Litowitz, Budd Litowitz and Dr. Arthur Litowitz

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FIDF offers its support to the IDF soldiers and their families through a variety of unique and innovative programs.

These opportunities reinforce the vital bond between the communities in the United States, the soldiers of the IDF and the State of Israel.

Among the attendees were FIDF National Chairman, Nily Falic; FIDF National Director and CEO, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yitzhak (Jerry) Gershon; Counsel General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico, Chaim Shacham; Deputy Counsel General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico, Revital Mal-

will go toward the well-being of IDF soldiers, and include more than 55 IMPACT scholarships for former combat soldiers who cannot afford the cost of higher education.

FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organiza-

tion with the mission of providing and supporting educational, social, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the heroic men and women of the IDF. Today, FIDF has more than 120,000 loyal supporters and 16 regional offices throughout the United States and Panama.

FIDF proudly offers its support to the IDF soldiers and their families through a variety of unique and innovative programs. These opportunities reinforce the vital bond between the communities in the United States, the soldiers of the IDF and the State of Israel O For more information, call Sherri Siskin at 561-483-2771 or visit fidf.org.

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Angel’s Pediatric Heart House To Hold Fourth Annual Shrimp Boil Fundraiser ngel’s Pediatric Heart House (APHH) is gearing up for its Fourth Annual “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach fundraiser to take place on April 6 at the Lauderdale Surf Club in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The fun-filled event will include all-you-can-eat boiled shrimp, beer, wine, steel-drum music and a Chinese auction in support of APHH, a local nonprofit organization supporting families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD) and childhood acquired heart disease. Funds will benefit the organization’s Financial Assistance Program for families in crisis during their child’s extended hospital stay for heart surgery. The fund helps families meet basic human needs, such as food, rent, utilities and transportation. The event’s attire is beach chic.

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Dr. Redmond Burke, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital is the guest of honor and this year’s recipient of the “Healing Heart Award” for his outstanding work, compassion and service to children with CHD and their families. Three-year-old Nathaniel Thomas, one of Dr. Burke’s patients, will receive the “Heart of a Champion” Award.

Nathaniel was taken by life flight to Miami Children’s Hospital immediately after birth and at 17 hours old underwent open-heart surgery and another open-heart surgery at 3 months. Mel DiPietro of Resource Benefits, Inc. is the Event Honorary Chair.

“Congenital heart defects are the No. 1 birth defect in the U.S. and in South Florida,” said Sonia Perez, founder of APHH. “During the ‘Toes in the Sand’ event, guests can enjoy a memorable evening on the beach while raising funds to help alleviate hardships of the many local families affected by CHD.” APHH provides financial, emotional and social support through free programs and services to CHD children/families residing in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties or being treated at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital or Holtz Children’s Hospital. The organization is committed to increasing and promoting congenital heart defect awareness in the community.

Current sponsors of the “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach are Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, The Wasie Foundation and PNC Bank. O For information, call 954-318-2020, email sonia@aphh.org or visit aphh.org.

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[concerts sporting events lectures art exhibits plays and so much more] MARCH 23 Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys is setting the world on fire with her soulful voice and electrifying piano playing (hence her stage name, “Keys”). The omnipresent performer has appeared during three Super Bowl halftime shows and won numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards for her 2001 debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” which sold 6 million copies. The 32-year-old New Yorker, who was born Alicia Augello Cook, began her career at age 4 when she appeared on “The Cosby Show.” She began tickling the ivories at 7, learning to play the biggies—Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin.

Keys graduated valedictorian from Manhattan’s prestigious Professional Performing Arts School at 16, eschewing college to begin a musical career—a choice she’s likely never regretted. She’s since released numerous hits, including “Unthinkable,” “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart,” “No One” and many more. Keys is known for her dynamic live shows. Check her out, when her “Set the World on Fire” Tour comes to AmericanAirlines Arena.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org MARCH 7-24 “Brothers Beckett” Show times vary.

MARCH 19-24 “Fela!”

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MARCH 23 Alicia Keys—“Set the World on Fire” Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

AutoNation® IMAX® Theater Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org MARCH 1-31 “Jack the Giant Slayer: An IMAX 3D Experience” Show times vary.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com MARCH 1, 6, 8, 10, 12, 22, 24 Miami HEAT Basketball Game times vary.

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Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-344-5999;

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MARCH 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 28, 30 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary.

MARCH 8 An Evening with the Gaither Vocal Band Show begins at 8 p.m.

MARCH 29 Maroon 5 Show begins at 8 p.m

MARCH 9 Bobby Collins— “Fixing Society One Moron at a Time” Show begins at 8 p.m.

Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com MARCH 15-17, 22-24 Ultra Music Festival (Bayfront Park) Show times vary.

MOTOWN SOUND: The Temptations perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on March 22 at 8 p.m.

MARCH 30 The Jason Bishop Show Show begins at 8 p.m.

MARCH 8-9 Daryl Hall & John Oates Show begins at 8 p.m.

MARCH 24 Queen Latifah Show begins at 8 p.m.

MARCH 13 Matchbox Twenty Show begins at 8 p.m.

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MARCH 16 Sheryl Crow Show begins at 8 p.m.

MARCH 29-30 Eric Clapton Show begins at 8 p.m.

James L. Knight International Center 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com

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MARCH 20 Leonard Cohen Show begins at 8 p.m.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555;

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701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561832-7469; kravis.org MARCH 22 The Temptations & The Four Tops Show begins at 8 p.m.

707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com MARCH 5 Judy Collins Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 10 An Evening with “The Onion” Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700;

seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 The Australian Bee Gees Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222;

browardcenter.org MARCH 5-17 “Flashdance” Show times vary.

MARCH 27-30 “Bare the Musical” Show times vary.

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MARCH 12 Tenacious D—Old-School Acoustic Style Show begins at 8:30 p.m.

events MARCH 2 58th Annual Bethesda Ball One of Palm Beach County’s pioneer galas will feature dinner, dancing and entertainment. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 561-737-7733 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

MARCH 2 Second Annual Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Community Cookout Mingle and enjoy grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken, with music, kids’ bounce houses and more.

Takes place at the YMCA of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-395-4433 or visit bocaratonchamber.com.

MARCH 2 31st Annual Boca Raton Heart & Stroke Ball Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and more. Takes place at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Boca Raton.

Black-tie optional. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-697-6612 or visit heart.org.

MARCH 2-3 25th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part 2 Check out fine arts and crafts, enjoy great food and drinks and take in the scene.

Takes place on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-7466615 or visit artfestival.org.

happenings calendar MARCH 3 Cruisin-America Car Show & Shop More than 100 car enthusiasts will showcase their collections and share stories. Takes place at Town Center at Boca Raton in Boca Raton.

Benefits Nat King Cole Generation Hope and the Simon Youth Foundation. Starts at noon. For more information, call 800-506-7290 or visit cruisin-america.com.

MARCH 3 Dance Under the Stars at Mizner The Boca Raton Symphonia presents an evening of music, dancing, art, vocal performances, fine food and wine. Black-tie or cocktail attire. Takes place at Mizner Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 866-687-4201 or visit bocasymphonia.org.

MARCH 5 New Directions for Women’s Health Luncheon Partake in a reception, lunch, keynote presentation and one-of-a-kind raffle. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Benefits National Jewish Health. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-477-5400 or visit flnewdirectionsforwomenluncheon.com.

MARCH 6 Granting Wishes and Great Dishes Chef Michelle Bernstein will be the guest speaker at this event to honor the 10th anniversary of the Jewish Women’s Foundation. Takes place at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3188 or visit bocafed.org.

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MARCH 6 American Red Cross Mad Hatters Luncheon Check out a fashion show, musical selections, silent auction, raffle and a hat contest judged by local celebrities. Takes place at Boca Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-650-9105 or visit redcross.org.

MARCH 7 Old Bags Luncheon Enjoy a luncheon, the chance to purchase gently used designer handbags and a presentation by actress and singer Debbie Reynolds, the event’s keynote speaker. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Benefits the Center for Family Services. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-6161257 or visit centerffs.org.

MARCH 9 Miami Science Museum’s 11th Anniversary Galaxy Gala This evening will feature a cocktail reception, auction, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Black-tie optional. Takes place at The JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 305-646-4249 or visit miamisci.org.

MARCH 9 The American Cancer Society South Palm Beach Chapter Hope Gala A celebratory night of gourmet dining, auctions and entertainment. Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Benefits R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out To Cancer Kids) Camp.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-3947751 or visit cancer.org.

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MARCH 9 Third Annual SHUZZ Art/Fashion Charity Fashion Show This stylish event will feature top designer fashions, celebrity guest appearances and a live musical performance. Presented by Alene Too and Kyle by Alene Too. Takes place at Signature Flight Support in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-301-0122 or visit shuzz.ticketleap.com.

For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com.

MARCH 9 Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Annual Benefit and Ball—“Safari Nights” Enjoy this “sophisticated safari”-themed event to raise funds for the school’s programs. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561852-6042 or visit dkja.org.

MARCH 10 The Way Forward 2013 Join the Jewish Education Center of South Florida in celebrating its heritage and culture. Takes place at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Deerfield Beach.

Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561544-2854 or visit jecsouthflorida.org.

MARCH 9 Think Pink Basketball Fundraising Event Join Miami Heat star Mario Chalmers for a cocktail party and live auction featuring jewelry, trips and a VIP experience with the man himself. Benefits the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation and the Holy Cross Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center. Starts at 7 p.m. Takes place at Specialty Automotive Treatments in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-728-1234 or visit satreatments.com.

MARCH 10 2013 National MS Society Boca Raton Walk Take part in this 3.1-mile walk to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participants will be treated to a pre-race light breakfast. Takes place at Boca Corporate Center & Campus in Boca Raton.

Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 800-3444867 or visit nationalmssociety.org/fls.

MARCH 9-10 17th Annual Lauderdaleby-the-Sea Craft Festival Shop for ocean-inspired arts and crafts, enjoy great food and drink, and more.

Takes place on A1A and Commercial Boulevard in downtown Lauderdale-bythe-Sea. Starts at 10 a.m.

MARCH 9-10 25th Annual Irish Fest on Flagler Enjoy Irish entertainment, bagpipers, Gaelic food, a Celtic marketplace, a children’s area and more. Takes place at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach.

Starts at noon. For more information, call 954-9461093 or visit irishflorida.org.

MARCH 11 23rd Annual Book of Hope Luncheon A silent auction and fashion show featuring NBC “Today” show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager. Benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561218-2929 or visit ccfa.org.

MARCH 12 YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast Take part in a morning of fellowship and fun with guest speaker Shannon Miller, former Olympic gymnast. Benefits the YMCA’s community programs. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-237-0944 or visit ymcaspbc.org.

MARCH 12 10th Annual Women with Wings & Wisdom Luncheon and Fashion Show Humorist Loretta LaRoche will be the keynote speaker at this luncheon and Bloomingdale’s fashion show. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 11 a.m.

For more information, call 561-364-4402.

MARCH 14 Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida Julia Vassalluzzo Fundraiser This event will feature Boca Raton Chef Julia Vassalluzzo, who will sign copies of her cookbook, and include wine, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and door prizes. Takes place at Boca Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 800861-7826 or visit alz.org.

MARCH 15-16 45th Annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Check out this traditional Celtic celebration with Irish dancing, live music, bagpipes, beer and food. Takes place at Atlantic and Seventh Avenues, just west of the Intracoastal. For more information, call 561-2790907 or visit festivalmanagmentgroup.com.

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MARCH 16 Unicorn Children’s Foundation Buddha Ball 2013 Enjoy cocktails, fragrant foods, mystical music, dancing and live and silent auctions, with actress Eva LaRue as mistress of ceremonies.

Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

MARCH 17 Karma Sushi Steakbar Hosts JDRF Fundraiser Have brunch or dinner to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The restaurant will donate 20 percent of the day’s sales to JDRF. Starts at 11 a.m. Takes place at Karma Sushi Steakbar in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-361-3999.

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MARCH 20 15th Annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon Pay homage to local physicians at this lunch, which will include entertainment, raffle prizes and an awards ceremony. Presented by GFWC Boca Raton Woman’s Club. Benefits the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Fund. Takes place at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton.

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MARCH 21 Third Annual American Red Cross “Honoring the Hero in All of Us” Event Take part in this celebratory evening of fine food, and silent and live auctions. Takes place at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Boca Raton.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561650-9105 or visit pbtcredcross.org.

MARCH 21-24 28th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show A spectacular display of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. Takes place along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-764-7642 or visit showmanagement.com.

MARCH 22 “Delish 2013” Enjoy a showcase of culinary masterpieces presented by ARC Broward students and some of South Florida’s best chefs. Presented by The Wasie Foundation. Takes place at Hyatt Re-

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MARCH 23 13th Annual Riverwalk Run Take part in a 5K walk or run, then enjoy brunch with fellow participants. Takes place at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Call for times. For more information, call 954-462-1350 or visit juniorleagueftl.org.

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MARCH 23 Meet the Orchestra This family friendly event includes a series of interactive programs and meet-and-greets with the conductor and musicians. Takes place at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton. Starts at noon. For more information, call 866-687-4201 or visit bocasymphonia.org.

MARCH 23-24 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Hatsume Fair 2013 See Morikami Park become transformed for its spirited Japanese spring festival. Starts at 10 a.m. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

MARCH 24 Smiles Ride 4 Kids This 50-mile BSO-escorted motorcycle ride will feature live music, a car and bike show, and more. Presented by the Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundation. The ride starts at Chris Evert Children’s Hospital in Fort Lauderdale.

Proceeds benefit Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. Starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 954-346-3343 or visit bikerscare4kids.org.

MARCH 30 South Florida Science Museum Gala “What Lies Beneath: An Evening of Nautical Mystery and Adventure” will feature guest speaker Dr. Robert Ballard, an oceanographer who discovered the RMS Titanic. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach in Palm Beach.

Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsm.org.

MARCH 30-31 Third Annual CityPlace Art Fair Enjoy arts, crafts, fair food and more. Takes place at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-7466615 or visit artfestival.com. O

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51ST ANNUAL BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL BALL More than 750 BRRH supporters attended the hospital’s gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club to celebrate the transformation of the Emergency Department into the state-of-the-art Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine. The evening featured dining, live music and a live auction, and raised more than $1 million for the new facility.

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The event honored community pioneer Margie Baer and featured guest speaker Lara Logan, CBS News and “60 Minutes” correspondent.

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MARCH OF DIMES SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION Chef Chair Adam Gottlieb of Delray Beach’s Atlantic Grille welcomed guests to this popular event, where dozens of Palm Beach County’s top chefs provided samples of their signature culinary masterpieces.

The evening’s proceeds benefitted the March of Dimes and its mission to prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

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happenings flash DKJA SEVENTH ANNUAL TENNIS EXTRAVAGANZA Donna Klein Jewish Academy Eagles Athletics Booster Club raised more than $200,000 during its annual tennis classic.

The event, which was held at Polo Club of Boca Raton, featured raffles, round-robin tennis competitions, a trophy ceremony and the chance to play a match with Grand Slam champion Chris Evert.

Proceeds benefitted the school’s athletic programs.

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FOOD FOR THE POOR’S 18TH ANNUAL BUILDING HOPE GALA A sold-out crowd of more than 400 supporters attended this festive evening at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, which included live musical performances, dinner, dancing, a raffle and video testimonials. The event raised enough funds to build 65 homes for destitute families in May Pen, Jamaica.

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happenings flash JEWISH NATIONAL FUND RECEPTION JNF hosted a reception at the Boca Raton home of Hayya and Eric Nathanson in support of Israel and the country’s battle against escalated attacks. In response to the violence, JNF has provided aid to more than 3 million Israeli cities.

The evening’s guest speaker was JNF Palm Beach Board President Art Silber.

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Dr. Shari Topper and Dr. Jodi Fiedler hosted “A Night at the Oscars” at City Fish Market in Boca Raton. The event, sponsored by SkinMedica, a professional skincare line, included a mix of innovation, science, education and glamour. Those who attended were able to take advantage of packages offered by both SkinMedica and ColorScience. Center For Dermatology, 9970 Central Park Blvd., Suite 102, Boca Raton, 561-883-5640; centerfordermatology.com.

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happenings [the local real estate report] SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

03-JUN-11

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 411

WEISS JAMES L

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$840,000

BLUE INLET

3125 NE 7TH DR

GOLTZENE TIMOTHY A

SPADAVECCHIA DOMINICK

$775,000

$585,000

BOCA EAST ESTATES

1705 SW 2ND AVE

WHITE DONALD

GOODFRIEND REGINA

$498,000

$377,800

BOCA FALLS

21653 MARIGOT DR

MINOR ADRIAN

GOLDRICH ANDREW S

$430,000

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7117 VALENCIA DR

ELLBERGER LARRY

LENNER ROBERT S

$450,000

$870,000

27-NOV-07

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7244 VALENCIA DR

HANNIFAN JOHN R

ASHKENAZY ITZHAK

$950,000

$1,160,000

07-SEP-04

BOCA HARBOUR

784 NE 70TH ST

STANPHILL REBECCA DAWN

THOMAS GEORGE TRUSTEE

$275,000

BOCA HARBOUR

838 NE 70TH ST

MANZOLI NICHOLAS J

NICOSIA ANTHONY J

$600,000

08-DEC-09

BOCA ISLES NORTH

10767 QUEEN PALM CT

HANINA SHIRLEY

LITT MARTIN H INDIV TRUSTEE

$315,000

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19472 PRESERVE DR

KNIGHT JOANNA

LEADERMAN STUART J

$372,500

CARIBBEAN KEYS

5567 RICO DR

EVANS AARON J

DAMBROGIO DAVID A

$665,000

$565,000

17-MAY-10

COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS

4799 NW 26TH AVE

ELISH LAWRENCE

PLOUGH MARJORIE LEVY

$615,000

$377,000

01-JUN-91

ENCANTADA

7094 MONTRICO DR

MOSKOWITZ NANCY HOWARD

SARANIK HERBERT

$485,000

$455,000

01-APR-99

GOLDEN HARBOUR

590 PHILLIPS DR

KINMON KYLE

LEGRANGE KATHLEEN

$1,250,000

$700,000

19-NOV-10

LA VIDA

23338 LA VIDA WAY

YANG GUAN PING

WELLS FARGO BANK NA

$315,150

$200,100

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

770 NE 36TH ST

FIGUEROLA MARIE-JOSE ROIZ

ITS MY TURN LLC

$1,445,000

LEXINGTON ESTATES

22292 TUPELO PL

COLEMAN ERIC L

SABATELLI FRANK J

$335,000

$250,000

29-NOV-01

LEXINGTON ESTATES

22263 RUSHMORE PL

ABRAHAM BLANCA TEOLINDA

NATL RESIDENTIAL NOMINEE SVCS INC

$401,000

$254,700

01-JUN-95

MEDITERRANIA

7137 VIA FIRENZE

COUNSELL CHERYL

BAUER GARRETT

$875,000

$875,000

15-OCT-09

MILLPOND

2428 NW 40TH CIR

ROSENBLATT EVAN MICHAEL

SUTTON JOHN

$380,000

$255,000

28-JUL-00

$2,010,000

05-DEC-97 10-AUG-12

02-JUL-09

22-MAR-04 17-OCT-07

23-APR-12 29-DEC-11

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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happenings at home

SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

PALM BEACH FARMS

1503 SW 19TH ST

GOSHGARIAN MICHELLE

CRINCOLI FRANK J

$460,000

$31,000

01-JAN-79

PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 413

SAGAWA ELLEN M

SCHNEIDER KERI A

$220,000

$219,000

29-JAN-03

PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 612

BERNSTEIN ROBERT M

GROSS KENNETH M

$217,000

POLO CLUB - KNIGHTSBRIDGE

16778 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN

LAPATINE KENNETH

KERMAN EDWARD H

$425,000

$470,000

POLO CLUB - LAKES SUTTON PLACE

5770 BRIDLEWAY CIR

POE BONNIE

SAGINOR DAVID

$650,000

$498,000

POLO CLUB - LAKES SUTTON PLACE

17438 BRIDLEWAY TRL

TAITZ ISAAC

LAN DONALD

$712,500

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

324 FAN PALM RD

HARGROVE MARY CHERYL

MOUL DAVID TRUSTEE

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1625 SABAL PALM DR

GURSAHANEY NAREN

RIZZO ROBERT G

$2,050,000

$2,350,000

27-MAY-05

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2038 THATCH PALM DR

DAMRON J RICHARD JR

KELLEY JOHN H

$1,300,000

$915,000

01-AUG-96

SANTA BARBARA

20718 NW 29TH AVE

MAIA ANTONIO CARLOS

KERNWEIS GLENN

$332,000

$375,000

20-MAY-04

SANTA BARBARA

6214 NW 23RD ST

FEDER VALERIE C

STALEY BEVERLY S

$450,000

$370,200

01-JUN-94

SANTA BARBARA

6232 NW 24TH ST

MICHELSON BRUCE DAVID

TOBIAS MICHAEL C

$410,000

$455,000

09-OCT-07

SATURNIA ISLES

9770 NAPOLI WOODS LN

LIGHT BRUCE M

GUGLIELMO GARY

$555,000

$515,000

04-APR-03

SATURNIA ISLES

15970 MATARO BAY CT

SAMIT-FRIEDMAN AUDREY

AL GRIFFIN INC

$1,025,000

$280,000

17-DEC-09

SATURNIA ISLES

9595 SAVONA WINDS DR

COHEN LARRY P

SPINKS NIGEL R

$615,000

$695,000

20-FEB-04

SATURNIA ISLES

9906 SAVONA WINDS DR

NEKAVA EILEEN

KURSTIN RYAN

$493,000

$710,000

07-SEP-07

$225,000

01-NOV-94

12-MAY-03 26-FEB-04 01-MAY-89 31-MAR-07

$765,000

29-JUN-06

TIMBERCREEK

2623 TIMBERCREEK CIR NW

AMICO ERIN S

ARMSTRONG ROBERT D

$400,000

TIMBERCREEK NORTH

3600 NW 23RD TER

CARTER TERRI GANEY

EMER DOROTHY C INDIV TRUSTEE

$460,000

WOODFIELD CC - HAMILTON PLACE

5473 NW 41ST TER

KRATHEN MATTHEW A

BIRNKRANT STEPHEN

$390,000

$630,000

17-OCT-05

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5686 ST ANNES WAY

PERKINS ANDREW

SIMPSON TIMOTHY M

$330,000

$325,000

01-SEP-89

01-NOV-95

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Claire B. Sheres, PA, GRI, CNS, e-PRO, Realtor BocaRatonDelrayHomes.com

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SPACES FOR HEALING

Drops Of Hope Improves The Lives Of Pediatric Cancer Patients BY EMILY J. MINOR ichael Fischer of Coconut Creek is a nuts-and-bolts kind of guy.

A mitigation inspector who goes into people’s homes and helps them find ways to lower their insurance rates, his day job requires documentation, data and very measured assessments.

But his side job relies on his heart, every inch of it.

In 2006, while talking with an old college friend about her hospital administration job, Fischer heard a disturbing story.

“She was telling me about these children with cancer who have to take public transportation to get chemo, and they’re so tired they’d fall asleep on the bus,” he says.

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Our goal this year is to do a room a month. And to own a limo again.

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– Michael Fischer, founder and executive director, Drops of Hope

And Fischer, 36, who lost a childhood friend to cancer when he was young, knew he had to do something.

“I said, ‘Let’s get them there in style,’” says Fischer, who started a 501(c)(3) charity, Drops of Hope, shortly after that first conversation.

Using his own money and credit cards, he started renting limousines to drive the children to treatment. “We were paying a flat fee and a lot of the time they were at the hospital for 10 or 12 hours,” he says.

So Fischer bought a limousine—but 176

ROYAL TREATMENT: (Clockwise from Top) A group of children, volunteers, healthcare workers and family members attend a pizza party and teddy bear giveaway at Chris Evert Children’s Hospital in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month; Evan DumervilGoldsby and his mother Marsha get driven by limousine to his chemotherapy treatment; patient Tiasha Augustin receives a bedroom makeover; Michael and Lauren Fischer at a Drops of Hope event

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ended up using rentals again when the limo turned out to be a lemon, full of mildew.

And that brings us to his next project, Rooms of Hope, which Fischer also runs under the Drops of Hope umbrella.

Fischer and his band of helpers do home bedroom makeovers so that young patients have comfortable, clean places to crash and recuperate. (Or just hang out, if they’re feeling strong enough.)

“Some of these kids would rather sleep at the hospital than go home,” he says.

“One kid was sleeping in a closet.”

He’s out to change that.

At no cost to the family, Fischer arrang-

es for rooms to be completely redone. He adds video-gaming systems and television sets. Matching sheets and pillow cases.

Fresh paint in children’s colors of choice.

Custom dressers and lamps.

“The first makeover we did, she wanted a princess room,” he says.

So that’s what they gave her.

Volunteers have done four rooms thus far, but he hopes to step things up. “I have a waiting list,” says Fischer, the group’s executive director, who assists families in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Want to help? The organization needs cash donations, gift cards—Target and IKEA are perfect—and accepts donations of new furniture. Also needed are handy volunteers to help with the makeovers, artists to paint wall murals, and interior decorators to help with the design. “Our goal this year is to do a room a month,” he says. “And to own a limo again.” O For more information, call 954-428-4552 or visit dropsofhope.com. The mailing address is P.O. Box 970724, Coconut Creek, FL 33097.

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