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Happy Holidays Holiday season is upon us. As soon as we get over stuffing ourselves at Thanksgiving, along comes another holiday. With the elections finally over, we are hoping for a growing economy with some stability. We hope our readers have enjoyed all our past issues and you have noticed our monthly magazines undergoing an improvement in both appearance and content. You, our readers have been invaluable in your ideas and suggestions. Keep them coming.Our new print/social media package is the result of some of your ideas.. As the “Season of Giving” is upon us,let’s all spread a little love and caring for our brothers. We are dedicating 2017 to become even more involved in our community and to be charitable to all.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Events DECEMBER 2016

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Community News

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Dori saves Lives Rachel zietz, teenage CEo Theatre Lab At FAU The Salvation Army

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It’s Their Business

Roots italian Kitchen The Snowbirds Are Coming!!!

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Chamber Page 13 City Council 16 Financial / Tax Advice 25 school Help 25 Pet of the Month Sponsored by Dr. William M. DeMarchi, MD 30 Pet Page 31 Legally Speaking 32 Dining guide 17-23 Puzzle Page Sponsored by All Kind of Blinds 42 Puzzle Page Answer Page 44 ignite your Power 48

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DECEMBER Holiday Street Parade

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Join us for our 46th annual Holiday street Parade! Parade route begins at Federal Highway & sE 8th street, traveling north to Mizner Park amphitheater. the parade goes from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. For more information, call 561-393-7995.

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Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion

Join us every 1st and 3rd wednesday for Family nights with Food truck invasion. the event features a huge outdoor picnic with a large collection of food trucks on site! Event time is from 5 pm to 9 pm at sunset Cove amphitheater, located at 20405 amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free admission! For more information, visit www.discover.pbcgov.org.

Grand Cigar Event Presented By US Cigar Exchange Featuring Ashton Cigars. Food, open Bar, Music, Casino games Fabulous Give-A-Ways / Raffle Drawings Date: thursday December 8th / Time: 7-11 PM / RsVP a Must Location: 7880 gladed Rd. Boca Raton. Lakeside terrace Call Crystie at 561-391-0061 / Cost $150 per person.

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Becky’s New Car

Watch Becky’s New Car at the Willow Theater at Sugar Sand Park. Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. then, one night, a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun. the show will be from 8 pm to 10 pm at willow theater, located at 300 s. Military trail Boca Raton. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org.

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FAU presents: Tuba Christmas 2016

Enjoy the tradition of holiday music performed by tubas and euphoniums, started by indiana university professor Harvey g. Phillips. this is a free concert presented by the City of Boca Raton. the concert will start at 5 pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more information, visit www. tubachristmas.com.

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Enjoy the tradition of holiday music performed by tubas and euphoniums, started by indiana university Professor Harvey g. Phillips. this is a free event presented by the City of Boca Raton. activities begin at 5 pm, and movie begins at 6:30 pm, at Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more details, visit myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi/.

2016 City of Boca Raton 40th Holiday Boat Parade

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watch holiday decorated boats of all sizes sail by at the City of Boca Raton 40th Holiday Boat Parade. a Call for Boats! Entry into the Boat Parade is free with thousands of dollars in cash prizes and awards. Entering your boat in the 40th Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Holiday season! Last year we had 25+ boats participating and this year promises to be just as exciting. Come out and enjoy this unique event! the event is from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the intracoastal waterway starting at the C-15 canal (Boca Raton-Delray Beach city limits) traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge. For more information, call 561-393-7995.

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Johnny Dee & The Starlights

Come out to cheer and get excited for the 3rd annual Boca Raton Bowl! this is a free event present by the City of Boca Raton. the event starts at 7 pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more information visit http://espnevents.com/boca-raton-bowl/.

Johnny Dee & the starlights is a ’50s & ’60s tribute band playing the hits of Buddy, Hank, Roy, Elvis & many, many more. they are a true time machine back to the early days of rock ‘n roll, pop and country delivering all of your classic favorites with a passion, energy and authenticity that brings new life to the familiar sounds of the era. the show will be held from 8 pm to 9 pm at willow theater, 300 s Military trail, Boca Raton. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org.

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Danny Kaye was famous as a star of tV, theatre (“Lady in the Dark,” “Two by Two”) and films (“Hans Christian andersen,” “white Christmas”); sylvia Fine Kaye wrote many of his famous songs. the young undisciplined comic Danny Kaminsky meets aspiring songwriter sylvia Fine at an audition in the 1930s. under sylvia’s guidance as mentor, motivator, and eventually, wife, Kaye rises from improvisational comic to international film star. The show will take place from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at willow theater, 300 s Military trail, Boca Raton. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org.

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Dori Saves Lives

Teaching Responsibility On The Road

BY RacHEL GaLvIN getting your driver’s license is a rite of passage.HERE But with that BYLINE newly obtained freedom comes a responsibility many teens may not grasp. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for u.s. teens. according to Florida Highway safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 3503 crashes involving teens in 2015 Recent assemblies at the Benjamin school, olympic alone.

Heights Hs, omni Middle school and community events. the statistics are shocking enough, but the numbers really don’t hit home until tragedy happens to someone you love. when irv slosberg’s 14-year-old daughter Dori was killed in a car accident in 1996, his life changed forever. the crash killed four additional teens, paralyzed another and seriously injured others, including Dori’s twin sister, Emily, who survived. turning grief and anger into positive change, slosberg began a political career to make a difference. He became a member of the Florida House of Representatives and fought vigorously for several pieces of legislation, including for the Dori slosberg and Katie Marchetti safety Belt Law. it passed in 2009 and requires that all drivers and front seat passengers, and passengers under age18, fasten their safety belts or risk a citation. (Dori was among the teens who did not wear a seat belt and was thrown from the car). He also passed legislation for harsher penalties for repeat Dui offenders, got funding for guardrails on the turnpike and state Road 80, and more.

the foundation focuses on the risks of all modes of transportation. according to the world Health organization, 49 percent of traffic deaths are from motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.

in addition, he began a foundation in his daughter’s name in 2004, a non-profit organization dedicated to traffic safety. The Dori Slosberg Foundation utilizes a wide range of programs to teach people, especially students.

they have a semi-annual contest called “in the Click” in which students are encouraged to buckle up. the number of kids in compliance are counted. the school with the greatest number of kids wearing seat belts gets a prize.

“we go to middle schools, high schools and colleges and educate kids about every aspect of safety on the road,” says the foundation’s executive director, tara applebaum, adding, “we focus on teen driving,but also bike riding, walking across the street [while texting].” texting can be very dangerous while driving. according to the foundation’s website, you are 23 times more likely to crash while texting. Every time you text, your eyes are off the road an average of five seconds each time, which is like driving the length of a football field at 55 m.p.h. completely blind.

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applebaum says they offer a wide range of interactive programs to educate youth and help them understand the dangers of drinking and to know the rules of the road. “the kids wear drunk goggles and shoot hoops, walk the line [like a Dui test], play card games... they play the wheel of safety, which includes different laws,” she adds.

they also bring together panels of speakers to talk to kids. the foundation just had an event in which victims of Duis could share their stories with teens. they plan on having a roundtable on Beacon tV with both safety experts and teenagers so the students could ask questions. they are also piloting a peer to peer club at two local high schools right now. students come up with their own programs and utilize some of the foundation’s as well. in the spring, in time for prom and in time for Road safety week in March, they do crash reenactments.

“We bring in the fire rescue, police, the trauma hawk helicopter and play the reenactments,” says applebaum. in addition, they offer programs for senior citizens, suggesting alternative transportation for them and having senior Car Fit events. slosberg enacted legislation that added a $5 fee on any traffic citation to go toward programs like these. applebaum says the foundation oversees it. the money goes to the County Clerk of Courts and then is transferred to the school district and finally toward the programs in need.

To find out more about the foundation and its programs, visit www.DoriSavesLives.org.

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Like many other corporate CEo’s, Rachel zietz has a jam-packed daily schedule. “i’m up late at night or early in the morning, checking with our factory BYLINE HERE overseas,” she said. During free moments in the day, she answers phone and video calls or returns emails.

“We are now up to five employees who handle day-to-day operations – social media, customer calls, taking orders, things like that - and we’ve added a sales and management team.”

But unlike many other CEo’s, she has responsibilities they don’t have. such as taking high school classes, playing on three lacrosse teams and doing the regular stuff that teenagers do.

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Rachel, you see, is 16 years old, a resident of Boca Raton and a junior Rachel was recognized in gov. Rick scott’s “state of the state” address in January 2016 for her at Pine Crest school in contribution to Florida business. she is shown with governor scott and others at the Florida Fort Lauderdale. a skilled Capitol in tallahassee the day of the televised address. lacrosse player, member of the school team and Business acumen Lacrosse – a firm that now provides high-quality two travel squads as well, is nothing new to lacrosse equipment at an affordable price. she put her “build a better the oldest of three mousetrap” abilities to use children of sam she followed that school year-long effort by four years ago when she and sheila zietz, receiving a “Rising star” award from the Miami discovered the quality of her entrepreneurs in Chamber of Commerce. lacrosse practice equipment their own right. Mom was substandard. she came and Dad created Her brother, Jordan, now 15, followed a similar up with a plan to create touchsuite, a path two years later. He took top honors in the yEa Photos of Rachel playing lacrosse stronger, heavier goals and patented point-of-sale program in Boca and went on to win the southeast rebounders and began to market them under the system fully integrated with payment processing and saunders scholars Regional Competition. He name, gladiator Lacrosse, in 2012 – at age 13. credit card services that cater to restaurants, salons developed gameReef, a company that helps the and spas. the systems are designed to help smallaverage “gamer” by renting out video games to Today, the firm – which has added more items to its and medium-size merchants increase revenue by those unsure about which format to use – Xbox or product line, including many endorsed by a lacrosse using specialized tools and solutions.

Playstation. pro -- expects annual revenues to break the million-dollar mark. and Rachel, contacted during after growing up in a business-wise household, and younger sister, 10-year-old Morgan, also has a tournament in Maryland, was overjoyed that she Rachel took a further step up the learning curve entrepreneurship on the brain. she pitches her dad had just penned a pact with Dick’s sporting goods when she enrolled in the young Entrepreneurs a new business idea nearly every day. to sell her merchandise in select stories and online. academy (yEa) at the greater Boca Raton Raton Chamber of Commerce. the 33-week Big sis hasn’t rested on her laurels since leaving “i actually went to the Dick’s sporting goods store program is for students in grades 6-12 who have yEa. she brought her pitch to tV, appearing on right near the tournament. i saw my products there demonstrated creativity, innovative ideas, academic “shark tank,” where hard-bitten investors meet and i saw so astonished. i said, ‘Everything’s here. effort, determination, enthusiasm, the ability to face-to-face with men and women promoting their this is great. this is all our stuff.’” communicate and a commitment to their community business ideas. Rachel said the “sharks” told her and family. it motivated Rachel to create gladiator she was doing the right things and to carry on.

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Fast-forward 20 years and, for the most part, the portables are gone, as the school district has added the classrooms for the education of our children. a-rated schools are the norm and the classroom experience offers students a broad range of educational opportunities. after iBM unceremoniously abandoned Boca Raton, there was a period of readjustment for residents seeking challenging employment opportunities offering competitive compensation. today, our city has over 200 companies calling Boca Raton home. in fact, of the 44 corporate headquarters located within Palm Beach County, 32 are located in Boca Raton! we have over 16 million square feet of available office space. To help fill that space, the City created the position of Economic Development Manager and hired Jessica Del Vecchio to assume that role.

Ms. Del Vecchio (along with our partners at the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County) continues to identify high quality employers to relocate in our city. the City Council has created an economic development fund which, when combined with county and state funds and tax incentives, allows us to be competitive with other municipalities also seeking to lure companies to their locale.

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During the economic downturn, the City was forced to shed employees to cushion the impact of lower property values (equating to lower tax revenues). with the improved property values our tax revenues are returning to prerecession levels allowing the City to restore personnel in positions. Last year the city added 70 employees and this year a like number have been budgeted. at the same time, Florida atlantic university, under its president, Dr. John Kelly, is undergoing an amazing transformation. in just two years at the helm, Dr. Kelly has raised the reputation and rating of Fau from the bottom quarter to top rating within the state university system. this has resulted in the state making additional funding available to further the improvement. we can also boast a world-class medical facility at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. thanks to the amazing philanthropy of many of our residents, patients are no longer heading to the airport when they have a serious health condition.

Finally, our city can boast two nationally televised sporting championships.

The first is the Allianz Championship (played on the old Course at Broken sound for the past decade). the 2017 Allianz Championship (which benefits the Boca Raton Regional Hospital) will be played in February. the second is the Boca Raton Bowl (played at Fau on schnellenberger Field). the third annual playing of this college championship will be on December 20th 2016 (it’s not too early to purchase your seats to this great event). all in all, this is not the Boca Raton I first visited many years ago. Our city is full of energy offering excellent educational and employment opportunities. it is a place where families can live, learn, work and play. it is a place i am proud to call home.

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Most of their ingredients are made fresh, in-house. their mozzarella is made with the highest grade of Belgioioso curd, and their gnocchi are hand-crafted daily using only organic yukon gold Potatoes. all of their sauces are made to order and contain little butter and oil. Being true to their passion for providing great quality healthy foods, Roots italian Kitchen’s owners, yuri Kouzenkov and Chef Michael Latimore, have created a menu that includes and highlights a vegetable with each dish or as a featured side. “we are passionate about making people happy through ridiculously good food, and over the top service,” says Kouzenkov. “opening just six months ago, we never expected to gain such popularity and community attention.” Roots has a full liquor license and is a great place to go for happy hour; from 3 – 6pm tues – sun, folks can enjoy 2 for 1 wine, beer and cocktails along with an assortment of mini appetizers, ranging in price from $6-$14. Dinner is served nightly (tues – sun) beginning at 5pm. Roots has created a cozy outdoor dining space in their courtyard, so if dining al fresco is your thing, be sure to reserve your table in advance, as space is limited.

Looking to have your next corporate meeting or social event catered? Roots offers a lunch catering service, providing both hot and cold selections with a minimum of 5 orders, delivered to local area offices and private homes. Chef Mike has perfected a light, tasty and refreshing menu, that will leave you satisfied but never stuffed. Each order is prepared in the morning, just prior to delivery. all of Root’s meats are roasted in-house. sandwiches, wraps, salads, organic fruit and cheeses and assorted platters are available for pick up or delivery. Each lunch includes a protein such as chicken, salmon, or turkey with a choice of two vegetables or grain sides. Roots never uses frozen ingredients in the preparation of any of their dishes. their house made gnocchi are always organic, their chicken is always all-natural and their presentation is always on-point. it is Root’s goal to present their guests with the freshest, most healthy and tasty dishes in a manner whereby each course leaves them always yearning for more. they are passionate about creating long-lasting memories for their guests through their food and wine. they promise that the quality, freshness and seasonality of their products will always meet and exceed their guests’ expectations. Roots is proud to be a part of the community and looks forward to serving its patrons.

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ouis tyrrell shocked the south Florida theater world in the spring of 2015 when he announced he was quitting his job as founding artistic director of the theatre at arts garage in Delray Beach. while the departure was sudden and unexpected, even more baffling was the fact that he told virtually no one where he was going and what he BYLINE HERE planned to do.

effort to underwrite a Matching gift Challenge that seeks to raise $50,000 to pay for programs and for the renovations. “Many people have been responding to the Batmasians’ challenge,” said tyrrell. “we have almost made it. we are thrilled.”

But he did have a plan. and a few months later, tyrrell, the one-time actor and director, maestro of the theatrical arts field who had been a driving and creative force in Florida’s live stage performance arena since the 1970s, popped up as artistic director and Dorothy F. schmidt Eminent scholar in the arts at theatre Lab, a newly established, professional resident company on the Boca Raton campus of Florida atlantic university.

Marta Batmasian, a longtime supporter of cultural ventures, echoed tyrrell’s words about the importance of theatre Lab. “it offers our community sophisticated cultural experiences with professional actors as well as innovative learning opportunities for students.”

the venture uses a laboratory approach to new play development, one that allows Fau faculty and students, along with the entire south Florida community, to be part of the artistic process, actively engaged by worldclass professional theater performances, workshops and conversations with leading playwrights and theater artists. it also provides a home base for playwrights developing their work. when tyrrell arrived at Fau, the university moved him and his entourage into a small space on the first floor of the Parliament Hall residential building, a short hop from several other artistic spots on the Boca campus – the university theater, studio one theater and the Living Room Cinema, a popular venue for the showing of indie and avant-garde films. “we started with raw space,” said tyrrell. “we could not do full productions. we presented 33 different plays and musicals in script reading format. it was a wonderful range of programs.”

Between last season and this, the stage, seats and technical equipment got an upgrade. “we needed space for the audience that maximized sight lines and orientation,” said tyrrell. “we built risers and now have four rows of seats, all with a terrific view of the stage. A full lighting system was put in along with a sound and tech booth. we created a stage along with a backstage area with a fully designed set.”

Last summer, theatre Lab held a ViP pre-season celebration to showcase the renovations that created the 99-seat Heckscher stage, named for the Heckscher Foundation for Children that serves the needs of youth in new york City in such areas as education, workforce training, health, recreation and the arts. in addition, philanthropists Edith and Martin stein renewed their first-year pledge and continue to provide financial support for the 2016-2017 season. art patrons Marta and Jim Batmasian also launched an

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Louis Tyrrell shown directing at Theatre Lab. The cast of “Three Sisters of Weehawken,” presented at Theatre Lab on the Florida Atlantic University campus: from left, Betsy Graver, Elizabeth Dimon, Niki Fridh and Jessica Farr.

with the full production stage now available, tyrrell moved from play readings to complete performances. theatre Lab has already presented two shows --the three sisters of weehawken by Deborah zoe Laufer and this Random world by steven Dietz. Motherland will be presented Jan. 27 to Feb. 12, with a special preview on Jan. 26.

Louis Tyrrell with Deborah Zoe Laufer, who wrote “Three Sisters of Weehawken.”

the opening production was particularly special for tyrrell, who worked with Laufer when he was executive director of the former Florida stage in Manalapan from 1987 to 2011.

“Three of her first plays, The Last schwartz, the gulf of westchester and End Days, all premiered at Florida stage,” where tyrrell produced and directed them. the playwright herself directed the theatre Lab performance. three sisters…. is about a trio of siblings who live in the family home in weehawken, n.J., but long to visit Manhattan, “just a ferry ride away.” the play traces their lives from 1958 to 2016, focusing on how they remain stuck in a world of their own construction without following a dream that is just beyond the window. “there’s nothing more important to me than to continue working with my dear colleagues who are the heart of the theater,” said tyrrell. “there’s no better example of what the aspiration is for a theater practitioner than supporting the core artists in our profession.” this Random world was produced just before the holiday break. “i have produced six plays by Dietz over the past 20 years. this was his latest.”

Motherland is also special to tyrrell. “it was the last play i produced before i left arts garage.” in addition, gregory will be the featured speaker at a playwright’s forum Jan. 5 and Jan. 8. other forums in February and March will feature authors Carter w. Lewis and israel Horovitz. the three plays on this season’s schedule will form the foundation of “Future Pages,” theatre Lab’s educational outreach program. “More than 1,000 middle- and highschool students will come in and see these plays, then write their own. Some will be chosen and refined, then produced under our guidance.” as the second half of the 2016-2017 academic year begins, tyrrell feels he and his theatre Lab colleagues “have established Fau as a player and a force in professional american theater.”

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For individual tax planning, you must account for all of your income and deductions to date and then project your income and deductions through the end of the year. no one tax checklist for year-end planning can ever be fully applicable to everyone. below are just a few planning ideas to consider when you do your year-end 2016 planning: 1.consider family tax planning to determine whether you can shift income to family members in lower tax brackets.

2.if you can, make gifts of up to $14,000 per person Federal gift tax free. Making gifts to children enables them to earn income, which may be subject to a significantly lower level of income taxation.

3.carefully review your business activities, especially activities flowing to you from schedule K-1’s, to maximize your 2016 tax position.

4.review investments to determine if you have unrealized capital losses, which may be recognized to offset capital gains already recognized. review any investment interest expense limitation.

5.bunch up your itemized deductions if you are close to being able to utilize them after considering all phase-outs. if you might not be able to utilize them, consider moving them to 2017.

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from trusts that bring along income. expenses that can be deferred include paying mortgage interest, real estate tax, medical expenses, state income taxes, charitable donations, and miscellaneous deductions such as legal, accounting, and investment management fees.

7. Have you fully funded your retirement accounts? if you have not made your required minimum distribution from your retirement plan, do so before the end of the year. if you reached aged 70 ½ this year, you may delay your first withdrawal until next year, so long as it is made before april 1. consider your 2016 and 2017 marginal tax brackets when making this decision. consider whether making a charitable contribution from your retirement plan makes sense.

8. Maximize the use of education benefits and credits within the family. consider section 529 Plans and determine if you can benefit from education credits or if they are better utilized by the student. if students can utilize the credits, they should recognize income to the extent a credit can be monetized.

9.review your withholdings and estimated tax payments to insure you will not be subject to underpayment penalties. year-end tax planning can be complex and is often based upon assumptions for the succeeding tax year. However, if you gather all your information, review your 2015 return, and consider all of your options, meaningful tax savings can be achieved. avoid the “should’ve’s” and “could’ve’s” by planning now and taking the appropriate action steps before yearend. this article provides generalized tax and financial information for educational purposes only. it does not provide any personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business or professional advice. before taking any action with respect to the matters addressed, you should seek assistance of a professional who is familiar with your particular situation. the author and publisher accept no responsibility for any actions taken, or not taken, by any reader of this article.

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The Snowbirds Are Coming!!

It’s that time of year again. The traffic is more congested, lines are longer at grocery stores, restaurants are packed by 6pm… The winter visitors, aka “snowbirds”, are arriving in full force! This happens every year in Florida and who could blame them? If I lived up north, I would also make the trip down here to beat the cold.

The winter visitors bring a lot of business with them. One business in particular that seems to stay busy during the season is the emergency restoration business.

Every year during this season, our mold remediation workload seems to double for the months of November and December.

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- You can prevent mold from developing on your property by using a programmable thermostat. Have it programmed to run your AC at 72° for two hours in the morning and 85° the rest of the time. This will prevent mold by removing moisture from the air during cooler hours.

- Use portable dehumidifiers. Be sure you do your research on them and buy the correct number of dehumidifiers you would need to dehumidify your entire house/condo.

- One of the best investments I made was a NEST Thermostat. It is referred to as a “learning thermostat” because it can create a schedule, its proven to save energy, and you can control it from a smart phone. I highly suggest investing in the NEST thermostat or one similar to it.

- Flush out you’re A/C drain line before you leave for an extended period of time.

This will save you a lot of heart ache in the long run. Nothing worse than arriving at your home, A/C is working properly, but you have water damage due to a clogged drain line.

- I always suggest having you’re A/C coils cleaned. Your A/C has been running all year long and probably hasn’t had the filter changed. If your filter hasn’t been changed all year, the coils start to act like a filter attracting dirt, mold, and other contaminants.

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Rare opport. to purchase a profitable & est. Cosmetic Surgery Center. Seller Financing w/$250k down over 5 yrs at 6%. 8000 sq ft beautifully built out Aesthetic & Surgery center w/2 fully equip. operating rooms. Great opport. for a relocating Cosmetic surgeon or recent grad to enter this lucrative market. 2015 sales $1.35 mil w/an owner benefit of $316k +. Perfect bks & records (3 yrs of tax return on file).

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SALES 388,327

Profitable Photo Studio w/Est. School Contracts. Since 2002 this photography co. has enjoyed a unique niche in school photography for upper & lower schools in Broward County. One of only 10 photo studios to be approved by the Broward Cnty school board. Addt’l services offered incl. weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvah & prod. shoots. Complete in house lab w/photographic printer & large format printing capabilities.

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SALES 284,333

Reason for Sale: Relocating- Extremely Profitable Inspection Services business. 3 businesses in 1- Seller provides Property, Insurance & Mold Inspections. Established since 2007 servicing the Tri-County area. Full time office assistant runs daily operations. Perfect books & records. Potential for bank financing. Owner Benefit $165k + Home based/Relocatable. No weekends. Loyal repeat customers with strong brand name.

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SALES 367,004

Profitable Deli in a Busy Food Court. One of the busiest destinations in So. FL. Great foot traffic. Deli serves all the traditional deli favorites like soups, sandwiches, knishes & lots more. Prime location in the food court. Low rent of $2500/month+. 11% of sales over $22k. Rent incl. telephone/pest control/hood cleaning. Owner benefit $85k for working owner. Sales exceed $365k for 1st year. Newly remodeled 1 yr ago.

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SALES 659,386

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ADJ NET 145,514

SALES 516,812

Reason for Sale: Focusing on other retail location- Extremely Profitable South Palm Beach tobacco Shop. Est. since 2010 selling anything smoke related. Great location in South Palm beach. Low rent/low overhead. Absentee owner makes $100k. Owner operator makes $135k.

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SALES 477,159

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rom responding to floods in Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi to being first responders at tragedies like the mass shooting in Dallas, the Salvation Army is there. They feed the hungry and minister the incarcerated. They clothe and shelter the needy and help men rehabilitate their lives. They work after school with children and help families who have lost everything. They work all over the world, helping those hit by catastrophes like the earthquake in Italy and those who have suffered disasters right next door.

Most people know the Salvation Army from the thrift stores they drive by or the clanging of Santa’s bell at Christmas time next to that well-known red kettle awaiting donations. They don’t realize the massive amount of help the organization, now in its 151st year, does. The organization began in the United States in 1880, after coming from England, and now includes over 127 countries and serves more than 30 million Americans every year.

The Salvation Army was begun by William Booth, who was looking for a way to leave the four walls of a church and take his message of salvation out on the street and give it to the masses. He started with 10 full-time workers in his endeavor in 1867 and, within seven years, he had 1000 volunteers and 42 evangelists. At that time, they called themselves “

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The Christian Mission” or were known as “The Hallelujah Army,” which Booth changed to “Salvation Army” in 1878.

This is still a Christian organization, but they help people of all faiths. People who have struggled with addiction have been helped through their live-in rehab facility. When someone has gone through crisis and cannot cover their bills or do not have food to eat, they will help them to bridge that gap. When disaster strikes and they have lost everything, people turn to Salvation Army to replace their furniture, to get vouchers to buy new clothes or assistance acquiring food stamps. The Salvation Army’s goal is to “give a hand up, not a hand out,” always working to get people back on their feet.

“What I like best about The Salvation Army is how dedicated we are to helping those most in need.

As you can see, we answer the call to help those in various disparate situations. We are working on helping more,” says Development Director Sean Davis, who works for The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County.

It may seem away, but Christmas is right around the corner. It is probably the season when people are most in need and, again, Salvation Army is

ready to help. They offer an Angel Tree program.

Companies or individuals can sponsor needy children.

The Angel trees are filled with paper ornaments with written information, a wish list from a needy child. The information includes the child’s gender, name and suggested gifts and then the sponsor takes the ornament, buys the gift and drops it off to the Salvation Army (or they will pick it up from the business).

“This is our most organized program,” says Area Commander Major Louana Smith.” A lot of companies help us sponsor angels. We verify the family’s income, that it is the child’s parent [or guardian]. Many of these people work minimum-wage jobs and cannot afford to buy something for their child. We ask for unwrapped gifts and deliver them on December 22 to the parents so the parents have something to wrap and give their children on Christmas morning, so they can feel part of the [gift-giving].”

There are various locations where you will hear the bell ringing of volunteers including Macy’s and Bloomingdales at the Boca Town Center Mall, or stop by an area Salvation Army office (like in Boca Raton at 300 SW 2 Ave.) They are also always seeking volunteers. For more information, visit www. christmasassistance.org orwww.salvationarmyusa.org.

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(Family Features) Holidays bring get-togethers filled with music, food and conversation. However, for those who experience hearing loss, the season often takes on a whole different sound. Those with hearing loss often end up feeling isolated from the festivities, but there are ways you can make sure they feel comfortable joining the fun.

A survey* by Rayovac, which was conducted online by Harris Poll, found that 56 percent of Americans say talking and catching up with family members is their favorite part of family gatherings, but nearly one out of every five (19 percent) say they have experienced difficulty communicating with someone who is hard of hearing.

If you’ll be escorting a family member with hearing loss to a holiday event, be sure their hearing devices are in good operating condition with batteries that are able to power all of the device’s features, like Rayovac. The hearing aid battery company has also introduced the Gift of Hearing this holiday season, a campaign in which a portion of proceeds from its battery sales benefit the Starkey Hearing Foundation.

This holiday season, make the most of the opportunity to share quality conversations with loved ones who have trouble hearing by following these simple tips from Shari Eberts of livingwithhearingloss.com:

• Get their attention before speaking by saying their name or tapping them on the shoulder.

• Give some context as to the topic of the conversation to help them infer.

• Make sure they can see your lips. Stand in a well-lit area and be sure you are facing them directly, with your hand away from your face while talking.

• Know that background noise can provide difficult distractions. If you’re hoping for more than a passing greeting, find a quiet place where you can visit comfortably.

• Enunciate as you talk, but avoid the temptation to speak overly slowly. Instead, speak at a moderate but steady rate.

• Be patient and be prepared to repeat or rephrase your comments.

• Remember that if you are feeling frustrated, your partner in conversation may be, too. Keep your sense of humor so you can enjoy the holiday together.

Learn more about The Gift of Hearing campaign, and find hearing aid batteries designed with the latest technology in mind, at Rayovac.com.

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ugar sand Park community center invites your family to experience a south Florida rarity…snow! on saturday, December 17 from 10am-4pm, children ages 4 to 12 will enjoy playing in 25 tons of “real” snow at the 6th annual snow Day: Piles of smiles event. advance reservations are required for snow play. the cost is $12 per child, $15 beginning December 4, and also includes access to all the other “cool” winter activities. reservations can be booked in advance online or at the Willow Theatre Box Office. Space is limited. Adult admission is included with paid child(ren).

Holiday Fun-tacular includes:

this must-do winter event will also feature a giant fair slide, bounce houses, make & takes, a sock skating rink (remember to bring clean dry socks), holiday activities, winter characters, and more. rides & activities are for children only, with a wristband. Food vendors will also be onsite.

Full and half-day specialty camps include:

returning this year will be the Florida Panthers hockey team’s “Panther Patrol,” and kids can test their skills in the slap shot cage. everyone will also have a chance to win tickets to a Panthers’ hockey game or an upcoming show at the bb&t center.

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Winter Play for the Wee Ones Kids Day In…Parents Day Out Beaches & Brushes canvas painting Noon Year’s Eve Party A family movie And much more!

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Lego robotics Acting Minecraft coding & 3D robotics Fitness Sewing Explorium science.

tickets and/or pre-registration are required for most programs. this year’s snow Day: Piles of smiles event is proudly sponsored by south Florida Parenting magazine, Habitat for Humanity of south Palm beach county restore, and west boca Medical center.

Piles of smiles kicks off sugar sand Park’s Holiday Fun-tacular winter programs - a series of camps, specialty programs & activities while the kids are out of school from December 23 through January 6.

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the Florida intergenerational orchestra will commence its 12th season, a season of celebration, with its opening concert and a pre-concert talk, hosted by its celebrated conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field, at 2:30 P.M. followed by the concert at 3 P.M. at o’shea Hall on the grounds of our Lady of Lourdes Church, located at 22094 Lyons Road (corner of Lyons and Palmetto.) The initial Celebration, the first of a trilogy this season, will celebrate the holidays/a special visit from santa, and the 50thanniversary of two of our prominent orchestra members, Dr. Roger and Michele spott of Boca Raton, who will renew their vows during the concert. this beautiful and unique concert shouldn’t be missed and tickets will be hard to come by, so make your reservations in advance. tickets are $10 for adults, children under 12 are FREE. Call 561482-8206. the orchestra will also celebrate the holidays with music for Christmas, Hanukah, and with the children in the audience participating by marching to the music with santa. Fun for all ages!! see the musicians in your community perform. it is inspiring to see

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musicians from ages 9 to 97 performing together in “Harmony”. you may want to dust off your instrument and join us in a future concert. the orchestra looks forward to another fabulous season. the programs seem to get better every year, and the entire family can see this great, intergenerational orchestra, with musicians ranging in age from 9 to 97. we have noticed that our audiences tend to come back and see all of our concerts each season and the atmosphere is one of a big family of friends and neighbors who all enjoy the wholesome entertainment that an intergenerational orchestra provides. Lorraine Marks-Field, honored conductor is the original creators of the concept of an intergenerational orchestra and has done wonders by “blending the generations with music”. once again Vince zabik will be back singing and providing colorful sets. there will also be guest performers. additional information about the Florida intergenerational orchestra can be obtained by calling 561-482-8206. Lorraine Marks-Field is also available

to lecture on the subject of “aging gracefully through music” for your organizations. Check out our website at www.flioa.org Also like us on Facebook. Tickets $10 adult, children 12 and under FREE. groups rates available for 10 or more guests.

CALENDAR-EVENT LISTING Florida intergenerational orchestra “Celebrate the Holidays with LoVE Concert sunday, December 11, 2016 3:00 p.m.- $10 adults --Children FREE general seating, tickets available at the door, Concert Venue: o’shea Hall, on the campus of our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, Pre-concert talk at 2:30 p.m. Entertainment for aLL agEs with a visit from santa. Doors open at 2:!5 Call for ticket information 561-482-8206 www.flioa.org

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it has now been one year since the boca black box opened its door to welc ome well over 20,0 0 0 guests to over 175 dif ferent shows, k box theater consists of a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space, usually a large c oncer ts and acts that are produced weekly.

uare room with black walls and a flat floor. It is a relatively recent innovation in theater.

Located previously at this location was the new york comedy club and boc anuts, however it ’s now a real 272 seat theater conveniently loc ated just west of turnpike on glades road. the owner, randy singer, who per formed his ver y f irst stand- up comedy act at new york comedy club par tnered up with scot t Levine and Larr y ber fond who are now preparing for a second season at this multipurpose venue.

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boca black box of fers a variet y of enter tainment from comedy, theater, music als, plays, live music concer ts, variet y shows, magic and other acts. one night you could be laughing at a national c omedian, the nex t night you could be rocking to a full -f ledged c oncer t or enjoying the hot jaz z of a 20 - piece orchestra.

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now entering their second year, the par tners plan to of fer over 30 0 diverse high qualit y and af fordable enter taining shows that range from dif ferent live stand- up comic s and rocking concer ts to amazing holiday shows and bewildering hypnotists and magicians!

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the venueThursday, also of fers many for October private21par st ties, October 15th rental oppor tunities Wednesday, weddings, bar and bat mit zvahs, holiday celebrations, plays, rehearsal space, singles events, fundraisers and more. they even host per forming ar ts classes and camps for all ages. the theater also of fers a beer, wine and specialt y cock tail bar and can of fer par ties a full menu supplied by our neighboring restaurants.

Planning your next event, the Boca Black Box is perfect for:

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are so Parties proud to• Corporate of fer various shows that previously were• Anniversary never Weddings“ we • Birthday Events • Engagement Parties Parties brought to west boca, especially the concer ts, live theater and Meetings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Holiday Celebrations • Plays major c omedians who previously only per formed in large regional theaters.” “ we also are happy to of fer free tickets to the communit y 8221 Glades Roadnights #10 BocaonRaton, 33434 for our now famous ny comedy manyFLthursdays” – Larr y www.bocablackbox.com | Phone: 561.483.9036 | Fax: 561.451.2456 | Email: bocablackbox@gmail.com ber fond the main c oncept of the boca black box is to change the way west boc a see’s enter tainment. it ’s an innovation to the theater world featuring a simple, intimate and professional per formance space.

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this philosophy has guided Boca Helping Hands BYLINE(BHH), HEREa non-profit organization that assists neighbors in need, for nearly 20 years.

For people facing financial crises, BHH steps in with immediate aid. Dollars devoted to this program help prevent eviction, utility shut-offs and other emergency situations.

Founded in 1998, BHH started as a soup kitchen in a local church. t today, it’s a thriving, $2 million operation that provides a wealth of food, financial, medical and jobrelated resources for individuals and families throughout the community.

Like food services, the financial assistance program is designed “to supplement, not sustain,” swedenborg explains. Boca Raton residents who apply must document their needs and usually receive a onetime payment, reinforcing BHH goal to lend a hand up, rather than a hand out. “we don’t enable,” says swedenborg. “Our mission is to instill dignity and foster independence.”

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a little more than thirty years ago, a diverse group of concerned citizens in southern Palm Beach County identified the lack of a safe place for victims to find shelter in their immediate time of need. they met, planned and raised funds to open a safe haven in the southern part of the county. aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) was formed as a nonprofit corporation in 1985 and opened the doors to its emergency shelter with room for 12 residents in early 1986 and provided a crisis hotline to offer safety planning and counseling to victims during their time of need. throughout the years, aVD a a has grown substantially. t today, a a can shelter up to 95 people at any one time and provides extensive aVD outreach and violence prevention programs. Each year, aVD a a provides residential programming to more than 400 individuals. all services, including community education and violence prevention programming reach more than 10,000 people each year.

Excellent job skills are key to gaining independence. To help clients build these skills, and better compete in the marketplace, BHH offers both mentoring and training.

the program is unique among community meal programs. guests can choose from a wide selection of healthy, upscale fare, and enjoy their meals in the comfort and comradery of a pleasant, wood-trimmed dining room that resembles a small café. Menu items are lovingly prepared, and beautifully presented, by a caring team of volunteers. Even special occasions, from st. Patrick’s Day to the Kentucky Derby, are celebrated with specially themed dishes, dining room décor, and staff dress.

“Everything, from the food to the atmosphere, reflects our passion for our work and respect for those we serve,” says Development Manager Karen swedenborg. through the program, hot meals are delivered to the homebound as well. Over 5,000 pantry bags, filled with a variety of groceries, are also distributed monthly to qualified, low-income residents of Palm Beach County. Additionally, the program’s backpack service, which benefits 1,400 boys and girls from ten schools, ensures that children are well fed on the weekends.

Keeping BHH warehouse and kitchen shelves fully stocked is a huge undertaking.

Canned, frozen, and fresh goods—1.8 million pounds annually--are donated by individuals and foundations, corporate and community food drives, and food recovery partners. at present, these partners include 100-plus stores and restaurants, from Publix, winn-Dixie, t target and walmart, to whole Foods, trader Joe’s and the capital grille.

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omestic violence is everyone’s business. Almost every day one can find a story in the news concerning the violent beating or killing of a loved one.

Children are often unintended victims of these horrific crimes that are far too common. according to the center for Disease control, one in every four women one in every seven men in the united states reports that she or he has BYLINEand HERE been the victim of intimate partner violence at some point in their lives. (cdc.gov).

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BHH welcomes up to 200 guests a day for hot meals, which are served at the Remillard Family Resource center, BHH spacious home at 1500 Nw 1st court. Lunch is offered Mondays through Fridays, and family dinners are scheduled thursday evenings.

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Job training centers on jump starting clients’ careers, through fast-track courses for lucrative positions as hospitality workers, home-health aides, commercial drivers, call center representatives and help-desk technicians. the program is highly successful, both in completion and job placement rates, says Swedenborg. “Students enrolled to become home health aides, for example, rarely drop out, and 85 to 90 percent find work after graduation.”

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a a’s mission is to aVD a comprehensive community anti-stalking promote violenceprogram that has been used as a national model. free relationships a a serves on the Palm Beach county sexual aVD and social change assault Response team. t a a collaborates aVD by offering with local agencies to consult with the child alternative choices Protection investigation teams when domestic to end violence violence is identified toward the goal of keeping and domestic the child or children with the nonviolent parent abuse. as one of and holding the perpetrator of the violence 42 state-certified accountable for his or her violent crimes. Last domestic violence year, aVD a a was awarded a highly-competitive centers in Florida it federal grant to establish a program to Engage provides adults and Men and Boys in the Prevention of Violence their children with against women and girls. (left to right) AVDA Board Treasurer, Nadege Bernard-Ahrendts AVDA Board Vice Chair, Beverly Cordner, Ben Krieger, Rosemary Krieger & David Rafidus a 24-hour, 7 days a week emergency a a receives tremendous support from the local aVD shelter. while in shelter victims are offered crisis counseling, food and clothing, community. aVD a a’s 17th annual Race for Hope (5, 10k and Kid’s Dash) will be legal advocacy, safety planning and relocation assistance. yet y aVD a a is much held December 3rd at anchor Park in Delray Beach. aVD a a’s 10th annual Heart of more than a basic safe shelter. in addition to providing these core services, aVD a a a woman Luncheon will be held February 21, 2017 at the Boca Resort. Please see is a lead agency in the country, offering many more services than required to a a’s website at avdaonline.org for more information. aVD aVD a a’s 24 hour hotline is further assist victims of domestic violence and their children. while in shelter or available to assist anyone concerned with domestic violence. transitional housing at aVD a a’s casa Vegso, residents can obtain assistance on site by a licensed therapist who specializes in helping adults and children overcome a a wants everyone to know that domestic violence does not discriminate. aVD the effects of physical, emotional or psychological trauma. a health and wellness Perpetrators of domestic violence are often exceptionally charming, kind, intelligent program offers yoga and yoga nidra taught by certified yoga instructors to help and very controlling of their partners. intimate partner violence can happen to survivors who are coping with anxiety. Nutrition classes and access to health care anyone without regard to race, religion, income, education or place of residence. professionals provide the opportunity to victims to heal and enhance their personal words matter. wellness. an economic empowerment program, anne’s stEPs (support training and Education for Personal success) helps survivors increase their personal selfanyone who is concerned about domestic violence or dating violence is sufficiency. encouraged to call us anytime. Our 24/7 phone number is (800) 355-8547.

AVDA’s website is avdaonline.org. Services are provided confidentially. a a’s community based programs have received substantial recognition nationaVD wide. in collaboration with Legal aid of Palm Beach county, aVD a a developed thanks for caring.

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