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Legends tour returns to Delray Beach Staff report The third annual Walgreens Charity Championship is returning to Delray Beach.

The Legends of the LPGA tour will take place from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30 at the Seagate Country Club.

The event will showcase 50 Legends of the LPGA now active on The Legends Tour, official senior tour of the LPGA. A pro-am will be held Friday, Oct. 28 with professional tournament rounds taking place on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. with tee times starting at 8:00 a.m.

Following play on Sunday, national recording artist

Little River Band will take the stage and perform in a special concert presented by The Seagate Country Club open to all Sunday ticket holders.

Defending champion Liselotte Neumann, who won by three shots over runner-up Nicole Jeray in 2015, will return along with LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez and dozens of other former LPGA Tour stars to take on the challenging Seagate Country Club course and compete for a $250,000 purse.

The 13-time winner on the LPGA Tour and past U.S. Open champion, said she looks forward to coming back to the area to compete in The Legends Tour’s season finale.

Sweden’s Liselotte Neumann picked up her second win on The Legends Tour at the 2015 Walgreens Charity Championship presented by the Seagate Country Club. Photo by: Rick Sharp.

“I love coming back to Florida,” Neumann, a native of Sweden who currently resides in Rancho Mirage, CA said. “I used to live in Boca Raton, so I [CONT. PG 2]

Delray Beach adopts budget, set tax rate By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Delray Beach will be spending more money on first responders and upgrades to city assets.

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Part of the city’s $110 million budget includes adding new police officers and more fire-

fighters and paramedics to the city’s public-safety departments. Total, City Hall will add 16 positions to several departments.

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IF YOU OWN A $250,000 HOME WITH A $50,000 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY ABOUT $1,442 IN CITY TAXES.

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Legends tour returns to Delray Beach [FROM PG 1]

guess it feels like coming home.”

Neumann’s win at last year’s Walgreens Charity Championship was her second on The Legends Tour, official senior tour of the LPGA. “I think my putting was the key at this event last year,” recalls Neumann. “I was able to read the lines and the speed so well at Seagate.”

Neumann made nine birdie putts in her final round and won by three shots over runner-up Nicole Jeray.

To prepare for this year’s 36-hole contest featuring 50 Legends of the LPGA, Neumann said she will focus on her short game and also plans to fill her schedule with a number of 18-hole rounds leading up to the tournament dates.

“We don’t have as many events as we used to on the LPGA Tour, so it can be hard to stay focused and tournament fresh,” Neumann said, “I also try to stay physically fit by doing spin, yoga and lifting weights.” The Legends Tour typically has

2015 Champion Liselotte Neumann celebrated another made putt during final National recording artist Little River Band will perform at the 2016 Walgreens round action at Seagate Country Club. Photo by: Rick Sharp Charity Championship. Submitted photo.

eight to 10 events annually and showcases the talents of LPGA and World Golf Hall of Famers as well as veteran LPGA Tour stars age 45 and up.

The Walgreens Charity Championship tournament week includes an 18-hole pro-am. Sponsors have the opportunity to tee it up with Legends Tour professionals and get a firsthand look at the seasoned swings and crafty short games of some of the best players in the history of the game. The LPGA Legends, includ-

ing Neumann, don’t hesitate to help an amateur with a key tip or two during the pro-am round.

ID get in free. All ticket proceeds benefit Dan Marino Foundation and Achievement Centers for Children and Families.

“A lot of amateur golfers hit up on the ball to get it in the air instead of hitting down on the ball,” observes Neumann. “I usually help them with that and it works well.”

“I love seeing my friends from the LPGA Tour and competing again,” Neumann said. “I also really enjoy the golf course and love staying at the Seagate Hotel.

Delray Beach is a really fun and nice place to hang out.”

Advanced discounted tickets are available only at area Walgreens locations for $10 per day. That’s a $5 savings off gate pricing on tournament days. Kids 17 and under and active military personnel with

For more information and Legends field updates, please visit www.thelegendstour. com.

Delray Beach adopts budget, set tax rate The budget will also pay for technology upgrades in City Hall, repairs to seawall and docks, upgrades to the beach promenade and replacement of Fire Station No. 3.

firefighters/paramedics to his department over the next three years. That would mean the force would have 173 personnel. The department plans to add eight positions this upcoming fiscal year.

To pay for the city’s expenses, residents will pay $7.21 for every $1,000 of taxable value, which is less than the current rate of $7.34. Despite the decrease, taxpayers will likely see an uptick in their bills because property values have increased about 10 percent in Delray, according to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office.

If you are located in the Community Redevelopment Agency district, values have increased about 13 percent.

Other positions the city plan to add include a park ranger, who will be responsible for patrolling the beach for dogs, a long range senior planner and a human resources employee to assist the police department with recruiting.

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That means if you own a $250,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption you can expect to pay about $1,442 in city taxes.

Commissioners Shelly Petrolia and Mitch Katz voted against the budget. They wanted to see the tax rate lowered even more. Katz preferred an alternative proposal not supported by staff that lowered the millage slighly more.

“If we didn’t have the boom years that we have had we would find a way to survive on less,” Petrolia said. “We can do better.”

City Manager Don Cooper said the budget reflects the goals set by commissioners.

Commissioner Al Jacquet said the city is making progress on lowering the tax rate over the years he has sat on the dais.

“You can’t cut too much too fast,” he said. “If we go too far too fast we are endangering public safety, repairs that might need to be made.”

When it comes to the city’s police department, the increase of four officers will bring the total of officers to 160. Police Chief Jeff Goldman said he would like to see the department have 170 officers in the next three years.

The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency will pay for two of the officers, who will be assigned to the Clean and Safe Unit, which is responsible for keeping downtown both clean and safe for residents, business owners and visitors.

Positions he would ideally like to see added include a part-time special projects coordinator dedicated to community outreach, a special events coordinator, a special population advocate to work with the recovery community, homeless population and those with mental health illnesses and a video assistant to help with the body cameras and surveillance cameras.

To help combat the city’s growing overdose epidemic, the city has planned to add more firefighters and first responders.

Fire Chief Neal de Jesus said he would like to add 24

The CRA will spend its $28 million budget on redevelopment projects, economic development, and improvement projects. More than $6.3 million will pay for infrastructure projects the city has identified including renovating alleyways and upgrades to Old School Square park. The agency will dedicate $3.8 million to debt service and will spend nearly $200,000 more on the Clean and Safe program to total $2.5 million. Of the overall budget nearly $4 million will pay for city services that fall into the district.

Cooper said the city and agency have worked together to develop a long-term capital plan.

The Downtown Development Authority will levy its 1 mill tax to downtown property owners. The DDA is slated to see an increase in its budget from $692,831 to $798,975. Some of the budget is raised in sponsorships and the rest from taxes.

The authority plans to spend its money on promoting the downtown through marketing businesses, contributing to the clean and safe program and promoting economic vitality.

Commissioners commended the authority for decreasing its administrative costs from last year and for bringing forth fresh ideas.

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Longtime library leader leaves Delray Beach By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

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Dr. Lynda Hunter’s name will remain on the place where she spent 31 years making a difference in children’s lives, the Delray Beach Public Library Children’s Department.

She said when she got to make a trip to the library she would check out a stack of books and read them over and over. One of her favorites “Little Women,” she said she’s read dozens of times.

Her last storytelling was filled with parents of children she once told stories to years ago and their children. Moms thanked Hunter for her influences on them and their kids.

Because she knows first hand that not everyone can get to the library, she goes on the road and does outreach programming throughout the city.

She said seeing those children grow up and bring their kids to the library is the most gratifying experience for her.

“They are telling me that they want their child to have the same experience they did,” she said. “It’s such a gift to me.”

Even though her last day at the library was last month, she stressed that she isn’t retiring.

“I don’t like to call it retirement,” she said, adding retirement means you are giving up. “I like to call it repositioning.”

She is “repositioning” to a small island in North Carolina where she said she plans on volunteering in a library. She said the island is surrounded by a rural area that is economically depressed.

“I intend to continue to teach children to love to read,” she said stressing the love part. “I don’t teach child how to read. I teach them to love to read.”

She has been doing so in Delray since 1985 where she has watched the library grow. The former teacher said she be-

Lynda Hunter reads to two children at the Delray Beach Public Library. Photo courtesy of Kari Shipley.

came a librarian after moving to Florida.

And after all these years she said librarians and libraries are still relevant.

“We are not a dying breed,” she said. “We are just thinning out. Not everything can be found in an E-book. Libraries are the last bastion of freedom. We don’t censor.”

Working with children, she said, has been rewarding because she gets to see their reaction to a story and how they feel after applying critical analysis to a question she poses to them.

Library president Nancy Dockerty said Hunter conducted 57 outreach programs this past summer.

“She is best known for her outreach,” Dockerty said. “She goes out and she tells her stories. She is so great at communicating with kids. She’s an amazing storyteller.”

Hunter said she believes all kids deserve a new book to read, to be able to crack open the spine, smell the ink and read a story that is their experience. Thanks to a partnership the library has with the Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund Committee, she said that has been possible.

“Just holding a book,” she said can ignite a child to read.

Being a children’s librarian isn’t just about reading books, she said.

“I don’t always read books,” she said. “I tell stories. Telling stories is an art I am trying to keep alive. It is becoming a lost art.”

She said storytelling forces you to imagine the characters and think about how the scene looks. After telling a story involving a giant, she said she asks the kids to draw what they think the giant looks like. Every time she said every depiction looks different and they are all beautiful.

Her one goal of giving every child a library card remains the same.

“I tell children it’s your first and best credit card,” she said. “There’s no interest on it. You can bring a laundry basket and you can fill it with books.”

Dockerty said the library is sad to see her leave.

“She’s a gem,” she said of Hunter. “She is the heart and soul of the library.”

Working with children has its challenges, too. She said when a child comes in and doesn’t like to read it is one of the best challenges.

“It only takes one book to get a child interested,” she said. “It has to be the right book, but it only takes one book.”

As a child, she said she was an avid reader even though she didn’t live close to a

Lynda Hunter sings to children at the Delray Beach Lynda Hunter worked at the Delray Beach Public Public Library. Photo courtesy of Kari Shipley.

Library for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Kari Shipley.

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things you need to know in Delray Beach this October 1 Dale S. Sugerman is Delray’s new

assistant city manager. He replaces David Scott, who resigned from the post earlier this year.

2 The city has designated more golf cart parking spaces downtown. Four spaces on Atlantic Avenue have been allocated for golf cart parking, two near East 2nd Avenue and two near East 5th Avenue. There are plans to include additional golf cart parking near Old School Square.

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Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura was selected to participate in Leadership Florida’s 35th Class.

The statewide program is designed to provide useful tools in professional and civic life actively engaged individuals serving Florida. Candidates for this prestigious program were selected

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Delray resident named President/CEO of HelpLine 211 HelpLine has a new president and CEO, Delray resident Sharon L’Herrou. The board of directors appointed her last month.

The nonprofit assists people through its crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information, assessment and referral to community services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

She previously served as 211’s vice president of operations for two years. She launched seven new initiatives and represented 211 as an expert panelist and through various media spotlights.

Delray Beach recognized for preventing childhood obesity through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties Delray took home the gold in all five

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8 The 5th Annual “Girls, Pearls Hats & Heels” will take place on Oct. 6 at the Seagate Country Club. The even is a trunk show fundraiser for the Delray Beach Public Library Children’s Department programming and outreach, and the Bethesda Hospital Foundation breast cancer treatment and educational programs.

4 The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) has been awarded a “Think Green” Grant in partnership with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. from Waste Management. Part of the awarded program includes a Beach Restoration/ International Coastal Clean-Up Event that will be held on Sat., Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Delray Beach municipal beach across from the Delray Beach Marriott. Volunteers are needed to help with planting native species and picking up trash along the beach. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Cara Abbott, at 305-304-6610 or abbott@regionalconservation.org for additional information.

5 Trash pick up rates have increased effective Oct. 1. Check city’s website for new rates.

goals of the Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties challenge.

The challenge is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! Initiative to ensure that children have the opportunity to grow up healthy.

Delray won gold in the following categories: Goal I: Start Early, Start Smart: Promoting best practices for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time in early care and education settings.

6 Delray has imposed a one year temporary moratorium on operation of medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensing organizations within city limits.

7 Want to be on the city commission?

You can file to fill Seat No. 2, which will be vacated on Nov. 8 by Commissioner Al Jacquet, who resigned. You must send a letter of intent, resume and answer a questionnaire to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on Oct. 7. Commissioners will consider making an appointment on Nov 1. The appointment will last until March. For more information, contact the City Clerk Department at 561-243-

hosting its third annual Autumn Harvest event on Oct. 20. Tickets cost $160 per person. The event features a champagne welcome reception on the porch, the opening of a Farmer Showcase, with over 12 local farms in attendance, and a 4-course, Farm to Table, Food and Wine pairing outside in the courtyard, hosted by Steve Miskew, Stephanie Miskew —The Wine Atelier — and Bill Bathurst. The “Fish Tales” exhibit will also be open for guests in three buildings.

For more information, call 561-274-9578.

Celebrate Halloween in Delray

Goal II: My Plate, Your Place: Prominently displaying MyPlate in all municipal or county venues where food is served.

Goal III: Smart Servings for Students: Expanding access to meal programs before, during and after the school day, and/or over summer months.

Goal IV: Model Food Service: Implementing healthy and sustainable food service guidelines that are aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Goal V: Active Kids at Play: Increasing opportunities for physical activity.

Delray Historical Society hosts Autumn Harvest event The Delray Beach Historical Society is

Dress up for Halloween early in Delray Beach. Kids can “Trick-or-Treat Along the Avenue” from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm on Oct. 29.

The event allows kids to safely trick-or-treat along Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove, between Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association and the

9 Argentinian-owned restaurant Che is now open at the former location of Hudson at Waterway East.

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The fifth annual “Witches of Delray” charity bike ride will take place ay 8 a.m. on Oct. 29.

Proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.

Delray Beach Rotary Club.

After, kids can live up to participate in the Halloween Parade at the southeast corner of Old School Square Park at 1 p.m.

The Halloween Parade route will go east on Atlantic Avenue through downtown Delray Beach to Veterans Park. Free ice cream for the parade participants will be handed out at Veterans Park. This event is sponsored by the Delray Beach Rotary Club. For more information, contact Harvey Brown, Harvey L. Brown Agency, Inc., at (561) 276-0369 or 561-573-5000.

Following the parade, Kidsfest will take place until 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St. There will be live entertainment, a bounce house, food vendors and a make-and-take craft area. In addition, local children’s services/organizations that target health, safety and fun will be featured to provide additional information to parents For more information, contact Danielle Beardsley at 561-2437277 or by E-mail at beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com.

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Delray Beach adopts new special events policy By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Delray Beach officially has a new set of rules when it comes to throwing an event.

Commissioners adopted a new special events policy that has been years in the making.

Regulating the number of special events that take place in the city’s downtown core has been a top priority for commissioners. A team of city officials and event planners met for more than a year to come up with the rulebook that commissioners signed off on last month.

Some of the goals of the new policy include reducing the amount of road closures downtown and charging event producers what it actually costs the city to assist in putting on an event.

The guidelines went into effect on Oct. 1.

Highlights of the new rules include: Outlines definitions of special events, how they are classified and explains what types of permits are necessary to hold the event; Limits the number of “major” events downtown to one per month during season, which is October through May; Restricts events from closing A1A more than 12 times per year; Any new downtown major event must be

approved by the city commission; Places a preference on what is deemed a “hometown” event, which is a city event or a city-sponsored event; Prevents vendors from blocking storefronts unless special permission is received; Bans amusement rides downtown; And Allows the city manager to approve a city sponsorship of an event up to $50,000 and for commissioners to approve an amount above $50,000.

Part of the new rulebook calls for the city to receive payment for what it costs the city in personnel and resources to run the event. To ease into the new pricing structure, which can total more than three times the cost of what an event may have previously cost, commissioners agreed to phase in the new prices over three years.

City Manager Don Cooper estimated the city was only charging event producers for about 40 percent of what it cost the city to help with the event. The city often provides police, fire rescue, clean and safe and public works personnel as well as barricades, trash cans and other services.

The number of festivals and special events has already been declining. City officials said there were 81 special events in 2015

Delray Beach, home sweet home Everyone has a story behind why they chose to move to the city of Delray Beach. We have reached out to some of the locals to find out why they chose to make Delray home for themselves or their business.

Why Stephanie Immelman decided to call Delray home: I was living in Europe for about 13 years and my husband and I wanted to move to the United States to be closer to my parents. We visited cities such as New York

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City, Denver and Palo Alto. Then we came to Delray Beach to visit my longtime friend, Stacey Hallberg, who had just moved here. We were here between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We drove down from my Dad’s in Titusville and hit every town on A1A…but as soon as we saw the Famous 100 Foot Christmas Tree, the Carousel and the tiki torches in front of Dada on Swinton we were smitten.

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that closed Atlantic Avenue 16 times last year. This year, there are 70 events planed that will close the road 14 times.

Several commissioners have been adamant about changing the city’s policy on special events and protecting the grounds of Old School Square. There has been a push to only allow events to take place on certain parts of the campus grounds and to make sure the city is reimbursed in full for its costs.

Before the new policy was formally adopted, some event producers decided the costs were too high to host their events in the city.

Garlic Fest will take place at John Prince Park in suburban Lake Worth in 2017 and the Bacon & Bourbon Fest will not take place at Old School Square in 2017.

Event producer Nancy Stewart said even with a phase-in cost approach and outsourcing some of the requirements like security and waste management, the costs were still too prohibitive.

Despite the exit of about half a dozen events, Mayor Cary Glickstein said events aren’t totally going away.

“There are a ton of events that will be in Delray,” he said “By the time that we are at the other side of the season people are going to be thinking, ‘Boy what went away?’”

Commissioner Mitch Katz cast the lone

dissenting vote on the policy. Commissioner Jordana Jarjura was not present at the meeting.

“While I have been supportive of a change I think we have corrected too much,” Commissioner Mitch Katz said before a vote was taken. “I am trying to be supportive of the policy, but as written I can’t support it.”

Commissioners did give some indication on the types of events they would like to see take place. They even hinted at wanting to revive the popular “Jazz on the Ave” weeknight events.

Glickstein said he likes the events put on by the Downtown Development Authority like Savor the Avenue and Fashion Week, which showcase local businesses often on weeknights.

“DDA events are directly tied to what is uniquely Delray,” he said. “We aren’t entertaining Boynton Beach or Boca. It’s a lot of locals.”

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Delray to consider extending its downtown development rules to South Federal Highway Staff report Delray Beach may extend its downtown development rules as way to spark development on South Federal Highway.

During a workshop meeting, commissioners agreed that they would like to explore possibly allowing the central business district to be expanded to include parts of South Federal Highway.

Mayor Cary Glickstein said the area could become an overlay or the city can identify a

place where the rules would apply. He said the benefits that the public would receive under the central business district rules exceed the general commercial rules currently in place that haven’t been updated in years.

“We can generate economic activity in a place where we want it,” he said. “I think it is an area that’s languished far too long.

There’s a reason its been stagnant. We can try to do something to spur it along.”

Get your Grove on during Grove Week Staff report Get in the grove, Pineapple Grove.

Fashion Show by Roxy Lulu

The Delray Marketing Cooperative is hosts its “Get Your Grove On” event from Oct. 3-Oct. 8, which celebrates the Pineapple Grove Arts District.

Craft Beer Tasting at Delray Beach Real Estate

Highlights of the week include: Monday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Recess Run presented by Fleet Feet and PurLife, at Old School Square Park. Relive your childhood and play outdoor recess games.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

National Taco Day with Hispano Latino performance near El Camino.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Planning Director Tim Stillings said it could take 18-24 months to implement a rule change. Commissioners said they would like to see it expedited.

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Arts Garage Open House – Live Painters, Open Gallery, Improv U Demonstration and Performance by Chloe Dolandis Vino Van Gogh Painting Classes at 6 pm & 7 pm Celebrate the 105th Birthday of Delray Beach Thursday, Oct. 6

Drum Circle in Old School Square Park

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Artists’ Displays

First Friday Artwalk - A self-guided tour of the fine art galleries and working studios downtown.

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Commissioner Shelly Petrolia said she was concerned that commissioners are inun-

“I know the planning department is backed up,” she said. “The benefit isn’t there for me to say, ‘Yes, let’s have staff spend a whole bunch of time on this.’”

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“I think there’s a lack of identity,” she said.

“I think it is important to try to incentivize better projects and better development.”

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Live Music at City Walk by W.T. Heck

On The Ave on NE 2nd Avenue (a street closure event)

Kids Craft Activities

Commissioner Jordana Jarjura agreed that the area is could use some incentives to help attract innovative developments and a mix of businesses.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Guided Art Walk Tour with Tom Fleming, starting at 10 a.m. from Old School Square Park (1½ hours)

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Delray homebuilder Marc Julien 1 Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where did you grow up and what led you to your profession and the city of Delray Beach?

ing for a condo developer. As the economy was still booming, I made my way to Delray Beach in July of 2006. In 2009, I started my own real estate development company, Marc Julien Homes. Starting MJH in those lean years after the crash provided me with the knowledge and experience to become as successful as we are today.

2 What is your favorite style of archi-

tecture and why?

Growing up in Montreal, Canada my interest in building started as a kid. I remember watching my Dad build an extension on our home and being intrigued by the process. My brother got the real estate bug first and 10 years later I started following in his footsteps. I then moved to Toronto and began work-

My favorite style of architecture comes from Frank Lloyd Wright. He designed over 1000 structures of which 523 were built and most of those are historical landmarks today. Each structure is unique in nature with Wrights signature touch. His homes have aged over the years but their style and design are as relevant today as they were when first constructed. In fact, we are breaking ground on a brand new project right here in Delray Beach that is inspired by his timeless designs. I am honored to be able to build this project and am anticipating the final product to be finished early next year.

3 How would you describe Marc Julien homes?

We are a custom home builder and real estate development company who has an immense passion and love for what we do. We commit to building the highest quality home at the best possible price because there is only one way to build a home, the right way. Ultimately, we are driven by creating a home that will last for generations to come and that is part of so many memories for its residents, who we consider our family.

4 What is your ideal way to spend a

day off?

Heading out for a day on the water is my form of relaxation. Anchoring at Peanut Island with my girlfriend for an afternoon of people watching is a spectacular way to unwind. On the odd occasion, you will catch me at Johnny Brown’s or Sandbar having a rum runner.

5 Tell us something about yourself

that isn’t commonly known, like a hobby you’re interested in, a cause you support, some fun facts.

Running in the Disney Marathon a few years back as part of my involvement with Team in Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, got me hooked on triathlons for about three years. I raced in everything from short sprint races to Olympic length competitions, with the highlight of my races being a half ironman in Miami. The sport requires lots of training and dedication, and was a great past time when I had the ability to train everyday. Now that my work schedule is busier, I am racing 85 MPH karts (basically your rental go-karts on steroids) up and down the eastern seaboard. It has become a real passion of mine and a great way to relax away from the stresses of running your own company.

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DYING TO PARTY? Rise and join the class of 1985 for Prom Night!

Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 p.m.-1 a,m. Zombie DJ spinning 80’s tunes; crowning of Prom king and queen; lounge area; cash bar. This Prom is guaranteed to be the “deadest” party on the Ave! Come dressed in full-on zombie attire, makeup and all. We ID, so be sure to bring it!

Tickets at OldSchoolSquare.org or call 561.243.7922, x1.

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Cultural Conversation: Arts Garage By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Edgier, darker and often indescribable is how Arts Garage Director of Operations Keith Garsson describes his upcoming first season in his new role.

In his first season overseeing both theater productions and music performances, he said he is excited to return to his music roots.

“There is a misconception that I am a theater guy,” he said. “I started out as a jazz pianist. It’s exciting being in charge of the live music.”

Both areas promise to bring unexpected performances to the downtown Delray venue, he said.

The theatre shows are not the typical Broadway shows or musicals you may expect to see in a season program. He said they are shows that will leave the audience saying, “I saw this and I have never seen anything like it before.”

He said, “The Mystery of Love & Sex” and “Blues in the Night” will have a broader appeal while “Cuddles” and “Breadcrumbs,” which take place in the Black Box theatre, are more offbeat.

One is about vampires and the other follows an aging woman, who is slowly losing her mind. “But to describe it that way, sells the play short,” Garsson added explaining it is going to be a show that you just can’t describe unless you see it.

As for the live music, Garsson said the season combines classic jazz, progressive rock and up-and-coming local talent.

To help with the jazz bookings, New York-based jazz promoter Todd Barkan

He said there is no need to compete with other South Florida performing arts venues that bring the classics.

“We are the off-Broadway to their off-Broadway,” he said. “There’s no point in trying to duplicate or repeat.”

helped secure some acts for the Arts Garage including, 14 time Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera, premiere jazz pianist Bill Charlap, and one of the pioneers of jazz fusion, Jeff Lorber.

“I am very optimistic about the Arts Garage,” he said. “Under their new management team, they have expressed a tremendous desire to bring in the very best and most interesting shows.”

Barkan has helped book acts at the Arts Garage before and said he is excited to help out again.

“There will be all kinds of jazz,” Barkan said.

“It’s gonna be a very constant program of the best jazz and contemporary music in the world. One of the most important things we need is having world class jazz outside of New York and in places like Delray Beach.”

The Mystery of Love and Sex is heading to the Arts Garage from Oct. 7-Oct. 30. Photo courtesy of Lloyds Studios.

Garrson said a goal this year is to widen the audience to include Baby Boomers, who may not feel theatre is for them.

ning this season. The venue is planning to add a comedy night on Thursday and Sunday nights. The Arts Garage is also starting a collaboration with WARC in a program called Jam House.

Outside of just programming, the Arts

Jam House will provide teens 12 and old-

Cuddles is heading to the Arts Garage from Nov. 18-Dec. 11. Photo courtesy of Lloyds Studios.

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Bless in the Night is heading to the Arts Garage from Jan. 27-Feb.19. Photo courtesy of Lloyds Studios.

Garage has other goals, too. Garsson said the nonprofit spent all summer working on repairing its relationship with the city and the Community Redevelopment Agency. The nonprofit and the arts venue are working on a new lease agreement with the city and fulfilling the CRA’s financial requirements.

There will also be new programs begin-

er, identified by WARC, the chance to receive free piano and voice lessons at the Arts Garage.

Garsson said he is excited about the partnership with WARC and is looking to collaborate with other organizations citywide.

“No arts venue has every survived without spending hours and hours developing key relationships,” he said. “This is not a desk job. It’s a field job.”

Ultimately, he said the Arts Garage will offer something for everyone from theatre lovers, those looking for a concert or a laugh, complete with an upgraded sound system.

“At the end of the day it is a community center that happens to be an arts venue,” he said. “Our space is available to anyone who wants to support the arts.”

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Breadcrumbs is heading to the Arts Garage from March 17-April 9. Photo courtesy of Lloyds Studios.

For tickets and more information visit, www.artsgarage.org or call 561-4506357.

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Don’t Miss Events in Palm Beach County 1 Impact 100 Palm Beach County is holding its Fall “Wine and Lite Bites” membership event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton. The event is open to all women in the community. Reservations required at 561-336-4623 or at rsvp@impact100pbc.com.

2 Free Friday Concerts are back at the Old School Square Pavilion. Catch Orange Sunshine playing 60’s hits on Oct. 14, Chemradery playing Pop rock /Blue-eyed soul on Oct. 21 and Blues group Joel Dasilva & The Midnight Howl on Oct. 28. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.

3 The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will debut Our Body: The Universe Within debuts on Saturday, Oct. 22. The exhibit gives a glimpse of the body’s inner workings through 200 real-life human specimens.

4 AVDA, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, is hosting its 17th Annual Race for Hope. The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Anchor Park in Delray. The race, which includes a USATF certified 5K and 10K, will be held in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Visit www.runsignup. com and enter AVDA’s Race for Hope to register. Registration prices range from $10$30 per person and increase to $10-$35 on Race Day. Race for Hope T-Shirts will be given to the first 500 registrants only.

5 The Fourth Annual Hope Bash Boca will take place on Oct. 28 where guests will be transported from Boca to Broadway. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Boca West Country Club. Tickets cost $250 per person and can be purchased at placeofhoperinker.org under events. The event will feature a silent auction, dancing and a live auction to benefit the Place of Hope Boca Raton campus.

6 Boca’s Mayors Ball will be held on Oct. 8 at Broken Sound Country Club. The event will support the Rotary Club’s grant program to help fund heath and wellness programs and Boca nonprofits. This year’s festivities will honor Christine E. Lynn (Individual), Boca Raton Resort & Club (For Profit) and Boca Helping Hands (Non-profit) as the 2016 recipients of the George E. Long Awards sponsored by Tiffany & Co.

7 Sugar Sand Park Community Center will hold its 12th Annual Shriek Week over two weekends, Oct. 21 and 22 and Oct. 27-29. The event features a haunted house,

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8 Boca’s Children’s Science Explorium has a new exhibit “Zoo in You” beginning

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street fair, and iconic lantern floating ceremony in a fall festival in the spirit of Obon – Japan’s summer homage to ancestors who return for a brief visit to the living.

10 Zombie Prom is headed to the Fieldhouse at Old School Square from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Oct. 20. The “deadest” party on the Ave includes a Zombie DJ spinning classic 80’s tunes all night, lounge area, crowning of Zombie Prom King and Queen, couples photos and cash bar. Zombie attire encouraged, with dead threads that turn heads and full makeup. Tickets are limited; buy in advance at OldSchoolSquare.org or take your chances at the door.

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What’s happening this October in Palm Beach County…

Old School Square

in Boynton Beach.

See the current exhibits, “Fifteen Minutes,” a show about celebrity and “Who is Joan Quinn? A Life in Portraits,” an exhibit that brings together world-renowned, contemporary, American artists who over five decades have created portraits of celebrated art patron and collector, Joan Quinn. Suggested $5 donation.

Evil Dead – The Musical

Silent Disco Oct. 6 The Fieldhouse at Old School Square First Thursday each month, 9 p.m.; tickets $15 This date night or friends’ night offers a high energy performance in a silent atmosphere! At this DJ dance party, the music is experienced through high quality, wireless headphones.

Cornell Art Museum’s Art Walk Gallery opens new show Friday, October 7th, 6-9 p.m.

Art Walk is an open house for the galleries in downtown Delray Beach. The Cornell Art Museum Art Walk Gallery will feature Delray Beach artist, BARB FERNANDEZ, who strives to delight the viewer with abstract assemblage utilizing unusual materials and found objects. As a self-taught multimedia artist and painter, her primitive methods and use of cast off treasures create a unique vision of imagination. Fernandez has her studio

Oct. 7, 8

Canvas & Cocktails

Crest Theatre at Old School Square

Thursday, Oct. 27th, 7-9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.; tickets $52/$42

Canvas & Cocktails is a fun, new art experience offered on the last Thursday of each month. Create an art piece in a relaxed atmosphere -- all while enjoying a nice glass of wine or a signature cocktail.

No experience necessary! Each month offers something different with one of our Canvas & Cocktails instructors. It’s a perfect girls’ night out, group night or date night. Pre-registration is required; $35 per person, includes all materials and drink ticket. Register at OldSchoolSquare.org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 478.

This hilarious, record-breaking Canadian musical tells the outrageous story of five college friends spending the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods after accidentally unleashing an evil force that turns them all into demons.

Crest Theatre and Milagro Center present THE Halloween Party Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 8 p.m.

Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series

17th Annual

Capitol Steps Milagro Center and Old School Square invite you to GET YOUR SCARE ON! The Halloween Party is THE place to be for ghoulish fun — and all for a great cause… our kids! Known as one of the best Halloween parties in Delray, this event includes a costume contest, live music by the Joe Cotton Band, raffle prizes, Chinese auction, sweets and spirits.

You’re in for a howling good time… make no bones about it! Tickets $35; available at OldSchoolSquare.org or by calling the Box Office at 561-243-7922, ext. 1.

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The Adventures of Bella & Harry – Let’s Visit London! The Musical!

5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, KID’S DASH! USATF Certified Course, Timing by AccuChip Timing, USA

Saturday • October 8, 2016

Oct. 26

Anchor Park (A1A), Delray Beach

Crest Theatre at Old School Square

Registration 6:30 am • Race Starts 7:30 am

Wednesday, 7 p.m.; tickets $25 (adult); $15 (student)

All Race for Hope Finishers will Receive a Finisher’s Medal Register NOW online at www.runsignup.com and enter in AVDA’s Race for Hope.

Please call 561-265-3797 ext. 109 or visit www.avdaonline.org for more information.

All proceeds will support AVDA’s programs and services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children Vegso

Family Foundation

The Ahrendts Family

ite globetrotting Chihuahua duo come to life in an informative, interactive musical as they explore the sights and sounds of London. This is a great opportunity to peak the interests of children from 3-12 years old who to want to learn more about other customs, cultures and landmarks. What’s more fun than singing and dancing your way through London with two of the best tour guides around… Bella and Harry!

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Come along with Bella & Harry, as they “em-bark” on an educational and funfilled journey to London. Based on the educational series The Adventures of Bella & Harry, these two jet-set pets help to foster an education and an appreciation of the world in which we live. Children will now get the chance to see their favor-

Oct. 1–2 * Saturday: 7:30 p.m. * Sunday: 4 p.m.

Another election, another song. Capitol Steps was born when some Senate staffers were planning a Christmas party. They wanted to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. So, they dug into the headlines to create their special brand of parody, satire and song. This election year, imagine the fun they’ll have!

Sponsor: Sue Ellen Winkleblack Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

Lynn University: Jan McArt’s New Play Readings Series A King! A Plot! A Gun! A Shot! And All That Followed (Quite a Lot) Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.

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A new play by Tony Finstrom. Directed

by Wayne Rudisill. Starring Jan McArt TIME: March 1792. PLACE: The Royal Palace of Stockholm, Sweden. Chaos reigns following a masquerade ball in which an assassin’s bullet may have mortally wounded King Gustav III. Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: $10

Jewish, he’s black. So her parents have to scramble to keep up as Charlotte and Jonny’s sexual desires complicate everyone’s relationships in surprising, compulsive ways.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

ZEBRA Oct 21 and Oct 23rd, 8pm and 7pm. Tickets $45-$75

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny are two classic Margaret Wise Brown children’s books, and the internationally hailed Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia uses endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects and evocative music to re-create these timeless tales for ages 2 to 7. While Goodnight Moon celebrates familiar nighttime rituals, The Runaway Bunny follows an adventurous little hare and his adoring mother.

Experience Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann live and hear all the hits including “Tell Me What You Want,” “Who’s Behind the Door?” plus their

Arts Garage Alfred Pee Wee Ellis - Sat. Oct 1, Tickets start at $30.

At the age of 75, Pee Wee Ellis, the saxophonist, composer and arranger, is still

Tickets $12 • General Admission

Wick Theatre They’re Playing Our Song

The Mystery of Love and Sex By: Bathsheba Doran Directed by: Genie Croft Oct. 7 - Oct. 30 Opening Night: Fri Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. , Wed, Thu, Fri performance starts at 7:30, Sat at 8:00 p.m,. Sun at 2 p.m.

Mainstage A multi-generational comedy about shifting sexual mores.

The New York Times called it a ... a perfectly wonderful new play…a tender and funny exploration of the lives of two couples from two generations….so packed with humanity that it seems infinitely larger, like a chart depicting the sexual and emotional anatomy of us all.

Now in college, Charlotte’s relationship with her childhood best friend Jonny is raising red flags with her parents. She’s

(Family Fare)

Helen K. Persson Hall unique take on classics by Led Zeppelin and more.

touring the world with his music, carrying a special story that spans six decades.

It started in the 50s when he took his sax to New York City to find his heroes, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and the great Sonny Rollins, who became his teacher and mentor. A promising career leading jazz bands in Florida took an unexpected turn in 1965 when he joined James Brown’s band. Within six months he became the bandleader/musical director and co-wrote many of Brown’s most notable recordings, including his hit ”Cold Sweat,” widely acknowledged as the first true funk record.

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. (Thursday) “The President’s Own”

Starring Broadway’s Andrea McArdle

United States Marine Band

October 13 - November 6

Established by Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Steeped in talent and tradition, “The President’s Own,” a name bestowed by Thomas Jefferson, performs at nearly 500 events a year. Former director John Philip Sousa launched the group’s concert tour tradition in 1891, and today’s performance includes favorite Sousa marches such as Semper Fidelis, classic band repertoire and stirring instrumental solos.

Times: Wed/Sun matinees 2pm; Thurs, Fri and Sat 7:30pm Tickets: $75 & $80 A musical comedy by master of the genre Neil Simon, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. The hit musical about an established composer and his relationship with an aspiring young female lyricist. Professionally, their relationship works beautifully-but ultimately leads to conflict on the home front.

Don’t worry, there’s a happy ending.

Visit www.thewick.org or call 561-9952333

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets: FREE Note: Guests must present a valid driver’s license or ID card in person at the Box Office window. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once the capacity has been reached, any vacant seats will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis be-

Kravis Center

Fine Art Exhibits

Oct. 1 (Saturday)

AUTUMN RISING At Milagro Center

Kravis Center’s 25th Anniversary Community Salute Celebrating a Quarter-Century On Stage Kravis Center is pleased to welcome several local groups and students who are performing for free throughout the campus during our 2016-2017 Public Ticket Sale day. For more information, visit www.kravis.org/communitysalute.

Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. (Saturday)

ginning at 7:45 pm as tickets become null and void if reserved guests are not seated by that time.

The appearance by the United States Marine Band on October 13 is sponsored by the Kravis Center as a Public Service. The United States Marine Band does not necessarily endorse the views or opinions of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Oct. 26–30 + Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm + Saturday at 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm + Sunday at 1:30 pm The Secret Comedy of Women: Girls Only Come guffaw at all things girlie – from teenage diaries and monthly drama to slumber parties and pantyhose – at a show that celebrates the silly side of being female. Former teacher Barbara Gehring and actor/writer Linda Klein serve up a mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and riotous songs and videos that are suitable for age 12 and older. Men are welcome, but best friends, bachelorette parties and women’s groups laugh the loudest.

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse Tickets start at $35 Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. (Saturday) Where the Wild Things Are Book by Maurice Sendak Directed by Kim Selody Originally adapted by TAG Theatre of Glasgow (Family Fare) This internationally acclaimed production from Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre is an intimate guided play, adapted from the classic children’s book,

Thru October 21st 695 Auburn Ave, Delray Beach

ABSTRACT ART At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 140 N.E. 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444

VISUAL ARTS OF DELRAY At The Gallery at Arts Garage

October 3rd to November 26th 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Our “Artist in the Park” open Oct 29th and 30th at Old School Square.

Visit www.delrayartleague.com for a complete show schedule Delray Art League is a 5013C organization.

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for ages 3 to 7 and adults. The audience helps transform the bedroom of Where the Wild Things Are main character, Max, into a creature-filled forest and then, with leadership from the performers, helps to bring the mischievous boy safely home.

Helen K. Persson Hall Tickets $12 • General Admission Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation

ton Resort & Club.

October 29 & 30

Ticket Price: Tickets are $95 per adult and $65 for children 13 and under.

Show Hours: Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tickets and Information; (561) 9950709 www.bocaballet.org

Location: Delray Marketplace – on West Atlantic Avenue, Just East of the Turnpike, in West Delray Beach

Mizner Park Amphitheater

Admission is free and open to the public.

Lindsey Stirling in concert

Boca Ballet Boca Ballet Theatre’s 25th Annual “A Princely Affair” Luncheon and Performance

Each year “A Princely Affair” attracts more than 400 guests to the Great Hall at the Boca Raton Resort & Club for an afternoon of mimosas, dining, dance, fabulous raffle prizes and silent auction items.

The gala will feature performances by renowned guest artists, as well as dancers from Boca Ballet Theatre’s Countess de Hoernle’s Center for Dance.

Dates and Times: Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon Location: The Great Hall at the Boca Ra-

Friday, Oct. 28th, 2016 at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:00pm On the heels of the Aug. 19 release of her third studio album, entitled “Brave Enough,” the acclaimed violinist, New York Times Best Selling author and YouTube visionary will play in Downtown Boca’s Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Delray Marketplace 3rd Annual Art & Craft Festival

Diverse and eclectic exhibits appealing to all tastes and budgets will be featured during this annual fall art and craft festival. All artists and crafters will be present for the duration of the show and welcome the opportunity to discuss their work and meet potential investors and art enthusiasts. This popular destination in West Delray, just east of the Turnpike on West Atlantic Avenue, will once again host this two-day outdoor juried street fair showcasing a full spectrum of art and craft media.

Annual Garden Tour

The cost for the day is $10 for non-members and free for FNPS members and children under 13.

Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at any of the gardens on the day of the tour.

The six gardens on this year’s Native Plant Garden Tour include: Wilson Garden 2325 Greenbrier Drive, Delray Beach Casamento Garden

Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society hosts Annual Garden Tour

17839 Crooked Oak Avenue, Boca Raton

Sunday, October 2, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

20300 Hacienda Court, Boca Raton

Participants can visit six gardens Native Plants in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, all landscaped with Florida Native Plants.

(Rain or shine!) All attendees can enter the FNPS Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured as the Photo of the Month at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

Furman Garden

Martin Garden

1100 SW 17th Street, Boca Raton Tramell Garden 271 NW 8th Street, Boca Raton Balosie Garden 520 NE 34th Street, Boca Raton Octoberfest at Deck 84

Celebrate the annual German Festival, Octoberfest with Deck 84 and Samuel Adams on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:309 p.m. for Sam Adams brews, Chef Jon’s beer-inspired bites, a stein hoisting competition, and giveaways. $20 per person in advance or $25 at the doors. Price includes passed hors d’oeuvres and (3) Sam Adams beers. Space is limited. For more information, 561-826-1791.

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On South Florida fall family fun By: Heather McMechan Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

I love pumpkin patches, pumpkin waffles, pumpkin cake and pumpkin coffee. Basically, pumpkin everything this time of year. It’s not easy to get into the spirit of fall in South Florida. With the weather feeling more like a sticky 89 degrees than a crisp 45 degrees, the one thing South Floridians can look forward to is pumpkin season.

One of my favorite pumpkin patches in Delray is the Cason Methodist Church pumpkin patch. Located on 342 North Swinton Ave., they have every size pumpkin you could possibly want along

with some unusual gourds that would make for a great center piece or a kid’s sensory science project. It maybe in a church parking lot, but it’s still a great place to take some fun family photos. From the scarecrow wooden face cut-out to the canopy princess pumpkin carriage, your little ones will enjoy posing in their favorite costume making pump-

kin patch memories they will never forget.

If you head to West Boynton Beach, you’ll eventually find Bedner’s Farm which is located on 10066 Lee Road. Every year they host their fall festival weekends where you can pick pumpkins from their traditional pumpkin patch. Hay rides, corn mazes and the petting zoo are just a few attractions that are available. Don’t worry! Your family won’t starve either. With food trucks galore along with their indoor farmer’s market, there is something for everyone.

Now that Trader Joe’s has been opened for a couple of years, South Floridians are starting to understand why others are so obsessed with some of their seasonal products. In Delray Beach and in Boca Raton, the Trader Joe’s will feature this season’s pumpkin gourmet products that everyone seems to fight over. Pumpkin Ravioli and pumpkin butter are just a few

of the 100 seasonal products you will find on their shelves coming soon.

Another fun way to experience fall is to roast your pumpkin seeds. After your kids complain about digging out the pumpkin insides, you can have them separate the seeds from the pulp. Wash them off thoroughly in a strainer and pat dry on a paper towel. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Toss the seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Stir them occasionally. Enjoy!

Pollock steps down, Hagensick steps up as president, CEO of Boca YMCA By: Dale King Contributing Writer

tial background in the YMCA trade. Beginning as a summer counselor at Camp Fitch in Springfield, Penn., he held positions as youth director in Youngstown, Ohio, CEO of the Community YMCA in Red Bank, N.J., chief operating officer and senior vice president of the Capital District YMCA in Albany, N.Y. and director of the UMCA Conference Center Peniel-by-Galilee in Tiverias, Israel.

As a child, Richard Pollock was a “camp kid” at the YMCA. He worked his way up the organization’s leadership ladder and, 10 years ago, stepped into the post of president and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton.

He officially retired from that post in July, but his friends and colleagues at the facility in West Boca honored him with a retirement party last month at the Delray Beach Club. Pollock was joined by one of his predecessors, Neal Allen, and also by the new president and CEO of the Boca-based club, Jason Hagensick.

About 100 people attended the goodbye event. They honored Pollock’s more than 40 years with the Y business by presenting him with a plaque engraved with the saying, “Leave the campsite better than you found it,” a bit of advice the retired Y executive often offered to his friends and charges.

At the event, Pollock was also joined by the current chairman of the board of trustees, Tim Devlin, and four trustee chairs.

Earlier this year, Devlin welcomed Hagensick to the YMCA family. “Jason brings a wealth of experience as a prior CEO of the Long Beach Y in California and has held numerous leadership roles with the YMCA for more than two decades.”

He received the business leader of the year award in 2014 from the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

A gaggle of YMCA CEO’s attended a goodbye party for Richard Pollock, center, the retiring head of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. Also present were Neal Allen, left, Pollack’s predecessor and Jason Hagensick, the Y’s new CEO. (Submitted photo)

“I am proud to say Jason will be taking the helm of an exceptionally stable and well-managed organization, and we believe his prior experience will help us continue to grow the number of families and community members we serve in Palm Beach County,” added Devlin, who is also the chief volunteer officer.

“Looking ahead,” he said, “we plan to increase our strategic partnerships and collaborations throughout the county and with Jason’s knowledge and expertise in this area, we are confident we will be able to expand the reach of our YMCA.” Pollock developed an extensive experien-

Pollock called the local Y “a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community.”

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Dash around the world: on a river boat By: Joel Dash Special to the Boca/Delray newspapers

on land or county castles from an on-board pool or ondeck restaurant.

The riverboat explosion is the fastest growing part of the travel industry.

My first experience of river boating was an overnight rafting trip down the Colorado River. From then on it has been a parade of rivers around the world. My next destination was a little more exotic, the Yangtze River in China, where I got a chance to cruise through the three gorges. Next on the agenda was the Nile River in Egypt, where I crushed from Aswan to Luxor with a fantastic Egyptologist, who was the best tour guide that I have had in the 109 countries that I have visited. The Rhine River connects by canal to the Danube River, which enables you to cruise from Lyon to Provence. Seine River trips take you to Normandy. Rhone River trips take you from Lyon to Provence.

The newest destination cruise is the Bordeaux region of France with the focus on wine as well as the area’s famous chateaux. You can also cruise on the canals on the more intimate barges. The Douro River from Portugal to Spain also features wine country. There is also a river boat on the Po River in Italy, and the Elbe River in Germany. You can cruise on the Volga River in Russia from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

In Asia, you have a choice of the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia or the Mandalay River in Myan-

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In the United States, there are trips on the Mississippi and Columbia rivers and the Intracoastal. I had the opportunity to smile on the inaugural cruise of the Pilgrim Belle from Ft. Myers through Lake Okeechobee to Stuart. The boat is now sailing in Alaska with Uncruise as the Legacy.

River boating is all inclusive, from all of your sightseeing to all your meals and beverages, wine and beer or with liquor, depending on the cruise line. They also include free WI-FI either in your cabin or ship-wide. Fleets are full of new amenities, more lavish accommodations, new theme sailings and even new routes. Now, you can bike

A decade ago, if you were taking a European cruise, the question was an easy one for most Americans: Baltic or Mediterranean? In the last few years, many have discovered that they don’t have to settle for circumventing Europe, they can also cruise right through it. As a result, the number of ships sailing from Europe’s rivers has grown.

There are fair major river boat companies worldwide: AMA Waterways, Avalon Cruises, Uniworld Cruises and Viking Cruises. In addition to those lines, Tauck Tours also has luxury river boats and Crystal Cruises just launched its first luxury river boat with four more to come.

Remember that river boats must pass through locks, so they all are comparable in size. Check out the size of the cabins, balconies, restaurants, on-board facilities, pools, exercise, bikes, etc. Theme cruises include Wine, Jewish Heritage, Christmas, Chocolate Connoisseurs, Art Appreciation, Tulip Time and others.

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From tower to table with fresh produce at 50 Ocean By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

be plated in the tower. Mineral nutrient solution is placed in a pump that travels through the tower and hits all the roots.

If you notice that mojito looks greener or that your salad tastes fresher when din-

Because of the design of the tower, plants grow faster than they would in soil, and must be harvested on a regular basis.

ing at 50 Ocean that is because it is.

The oceanfront restaurant has debuted using aeroponic garden towers where herbs, spices and produce are clipped from the tower and sprinkled right onto your entree or cocktail.

“We are growing our own stuff,” Chef Joseph Bonavita Jr. said. “The quality and freshness is unbelievable. We are clipping things as we use it, mint sage, basil. It’s like you’re on a farm.”

Except that farm is located inside the restaurant. Three towers are filled with slots of cilantro buds, sprouting spinach leaves and cucumbers.

Waiters and sous chefs can be seen harvesting fresh herbs off the tower Bonavita said. Occasionally, he catches a guest snagging a taste, too.

The tiniest cut of cilantro packed a punch

of a flavor. A bite of mint was refreshing and the mixed greens screamed freshness that can’t be achieved from a prepared bag of greens from the grocery store.

“The customers see us using scissors during service,” he said. “It’s really a wow factor.”

General Manager Mark DeAtley saw the towers at a food show in Chicago and knew he wanted to incorporate them into the restaurant. 50 Ocean, Delray Sands and the Marriott all have the towers.

Tim Blank is the inventor of the Tower Garden system used at 50 Ocean. He created a method of growing plants that could be assembled in 30 minutes without installing the expensive electronic equipment that is used in commercial operations.

“It takes about three weeks to harvest,” Bonavita said of the produce on the towers. “It’s incredible we are able to use

fresh produce.”

He said he is incorporating the herbs and vegetables into his lemon, basil emulsion, octopus appetizer, ceviche and salads.

The bar is using the herbs and spices for seasonal cocktails.

He said he would like to add watermelons, pumpkins and even olives to make olive oil to the towers.

The towers can be used at home, too, he said. The company offers at-home units.

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Leveling the ground for patients with balance difficulties By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Balance is a very loose term describing an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. It can also be de-

scribed as the ability to move or remain in a position without losing control or falling. Either way, disequilibrium or difficulty with balance and stability affects at least 6.2 million Americans at any one time.

Balance is the result of several body systems working in unison; the proprioceptive system provides feedback to the brain of where the body is in spaces and it does this from muscle and joint sensors, the visual system (eyes), and the vestibular system (inner ear) which is

made up of a maze-like structure in the inner ear with microscopic cells that resemble little hairs. Hence, dysfunction in any of these systems can lead to disequilibrium. For example, in the aging population eye-sight may fade, we lose lean muscle mass, arthritis can start infiltrating our joints, and the microscopic hair cells in the inner ear die off and do not regenerate. Susceptibility to falling increases dramatically. Another example is in a patient that may have suffered a stroke. If the damage was in areas key to maintaining balance such as the brainstem and cerebellum (small

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The “gold-standard” for assessment and treatment of dynamic posture and balance is a protocol termed computerized dynamic posturography. Posturography in general is a non-invasive specialized clinical assessment technique used to quantify how well a person is able to exhibit stability and control posture and balance. There are two major categories of posturography testing; static in which the patient is examined on a flat surface, and dynamic in which the patient is examined with an experimentally induced external perturbation surface like a foam cushion. Dynamic testing is much more representative of real-world environments and therefore is the testing protocol of choice. The patient will stand on a highly advanced foam pad with specialized sensors at the base which will quantifiable the smallest amount of movement. The CAPS system (Comprehensive Assessment of Postural Systems) is the most accurate and well researched device on the market as it meets and exceeds all ISGPR standards for precision and reliability.

The main reason why Computerized Dynamic Posturography using the CAPS system is so effective is that it gives us the specificity of imbalance so a precise treatment plan can be made targeting the deficient regions of the brain involved. It also gives us objective data so we can re-measure quickly to assess the efficacy of the treatment. For example, a patient may present with a certain sway pattern in a certain plane and at a certain degree which improves post-treatment. This is all quantifiable and contributes to the push for evidence-based medicine. In essence, we know the patient is improving from the data generated. Lastly, the CAPS system is equipped with rehabilitation modules that are the most in-depth and robust in the field. The modules are diverse and highly interactive and can help with a variety of balance difficulties.

Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only one thousand in the country. He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He provides specialized care for difficult cases of back neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/ HD, autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at 561-330-6096, drconde@thecondecenter.com, and at www.thecondecenter.com

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What can I do to sleep better: Part two By: Raul J. Rodriguez MD, DABPN, DABAM Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers So what happens when you try to do all the right things regarding your sleep, such as following the guidelines for proper sleep hygiene, and you still cannot sleep?

At that point you may be suffering from one of many common sleep disorders and you may require treatment. Some of the more frequently seen problems include primary insomnia, sleep apnea, substance induced sleep disorders, and sleep difficulties as symptoms of a mental health disorder. Some basic knowledge of these conditions can help individuals identify certain suspicious symptoms, which can then facilitate seeking help for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Primary insomnia is a common disorder where individuals experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or have sleep that is not restful. This may happen over a broad range of ages and often for no obvious reason. Proper sleep hygiene is always the first thing to try, but medications may be necessary when this does not work. If there is an identifiable reason for the sleep problems, then it is not primary insomnia and the reason for the problem must be addressed.

Stress is one of the most common external reasons for insomnia. When the brain releases adrenaline in response to challenging events, areas such as the Reticular Activating System can remain overactive and keep a person up. Beyond just stress, actual anxiety and depressive disorders create problems sleeping as one of their main symptoms. In these cases

the anxiety or depressive disorder must be treated effectively to give the sleep a fair chance at improving. If you just treat the insomnia then the underlying cause would persist and improvement will be limited. The lack of rest in these situations usually results in fatigue, which many people try to fix with caffeine in some form. This then violates one of the

rules of good sleep hygiene and starts to feed into a vicious cycle of caffeine disrupting sleep, which worsens the fatigue, which then begs for more caffeine. Any stimulant, especially street drugs, would also feed into this problematic cycle.

A major medical condition that involves a different vicious of poor sleep and fatigue is sleep apnea. This is a relatively common condition where difficulty breathing when laying flat leads to sleep that is of very poor quality and not restful. Obstructive sleep apnea, the more common variant, is caused by a significant physical obstruction of the air passage by excess throat tissue that makes breathing very difficult and creates a partial arousal when the person has to gasp for air. The person may actually stop breathing for several seconds with a buildup of carbon dioxide

West Boca Medical Center to expand operating rooms, surgical services Staff report West Boca Medical Center is planning a $9.9 million project to modernize and expand its operating room capabilities.

for more surgeries to be performed and provide more flexibility for surgeons to schedule cases.

The upgrades are expected to begin early next year and take 18 months to complete. The project includes a new operating room and the renovation and expansion of three of the five existing operating rooms. The beds in the post-anesthesia care unit will more than double from six to 14, and the unit will be remodeled.

West Boca Medical Center’s services include a surgeon-controlled robotic surgery program that offers minimally invasive gynecological, urological and general procedures.

Hospital officials said a goal of the project is to provide more spacious operating rooms to accommodate orthopedic, spinal and robotic surgeries. The addition of the sixth operating room will allow

The hospital’s Outpatient Surgery Center also specializes in surgical techniques that promote shorter recuperation periods. For more information on the surgical services offered at West Boca Medical Center, please visit www.westbocamedctr.com/our-services/surgery.

in the blood stream triggering a gasp reflex. This typically happens many times during the night with a consequence of non-restful sleep. Many of those affected snore loudly and some are even seen visibly gasping for air as if they had been holding their breath on purpose. Those affected are usually very tired throughout the day and can have difficulty staying awake. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can lead to a number of serious health problems including weight gain, hypertension, strokes, heart disease, diabetes, and sleep deprived driving accidents. Diagnosis of sleep apnea or other sleep disorders can be made with a sleep study that can be ordered by your physician. Effective treatments are available that can greatly improve quality of life, energy levels, and overall health.

Treatment of insomnia, when the cause is unrelated to sleep apnea, may require over the counter supplements or prescribed medication.

A physician evaluation is your best option when sleep hygiene and over the counter

products were not sufficient to get a good result. Quality sleep, that is restful and of sufficient duration, will make a major positive impact on how you feel, as well as on your health. A good night’s rest is as important as exercise, good nutrition and proper hydration in maintaining a healthy mind and body.

Dr. Rodriguez is the founder, CEO and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing, which offers a comprehensive mental health treatment programs that consists advanced medical treatment, DBT therapy and skills training, and holistic treatments.

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Are You Cheating? Five ways to cover up your dirty little secrets el. If you go full on you’ll experience significant soreness which leads to needing days off and you know where that puts you…back to the dark side! Decrease the amount of resistance and reduce cardio time. Muscle has memory so your strength and endurance will rapidly improve.

By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Do you tell your partner you’re “working late,” but you’re really at a bar drinking and eating greasy sliders & fries?

your once a week treat becomes a train wreck of trysts all over town.

Is an afternoon rendezvous for you sneaking out to the local ice cream store?

Is your idea of a quickie running through the fast food drive thru?

You’re not alone! Everyone cheats at some point. It becomes a real problem however, when you begin sneaking around and

Whether or not you’ve been busted there’s still a way out. Confess, Repent and Regroup, even if it’s with you! My staff and I tell people every day “It doesn’t matter that you got off track, what matters is that you get back on track.”

This holds true for both your dietary habits and exercise. Begin the same way you started…slowly Don’t think you can pick up where you left off prior to turning to the dark side. Here are some helpful remedies: 1. Begin planning weekly meals. You can very easily convert the greasy sliders into a healthier version with ground turkey, lean steak and even fish. Preparation is the only way to truly succeed in

breaking ties with your other lover. No one has a desire to return to lettuce and chicken. Be adventurous and experiment with new recipes.

2. Spice things up! Seasoning goes a long way in making food taste delicious.

Cooking baked fries or any dish for that matter with lots of herbs and spices helps to curb the urge to cheat.

3. Cut back on the amount of dairy but allow yourself a special treat of low fat/ low sugar frozen yogurt once a week.

You’ll find that you really don’t even miss it once you’re back on track.

4. Resume your activities at a lower lev-

5. Mix things up! Give some thought to what led you to cheat. Were you bored with the same routine? Was it not enjoyable? No satisfaction or sense of satiety?

Then it’s time for a new flavor! Experiment with a variety of fitness classes.

Seek guidance from a Professional Personal Trainer. Just don’t fall back into the humdrum that got you here in the first place.

Digging out of this is easier than you think. Think about how you looked and felt while you were living healthy. More energy, a clear mind and no guilt. You can do this.

Christine King is a Medical Exercise Specialist, Fitness Expert, and Founder/CEO of Your Best Fit Inc. She and her team have helped thousands of people recover from injuries, look and feel better and improve their overall wellbeing. She can be reached at Christine@YourBestFit.com. www.

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Botox for headaches By: Samuel Farhan Siddiqui, MD, MPH Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Headache is a common ailment. Most of us have taken an over the counter Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen once in a while to treat our headaches. We generally do not seek medical help for such minor headaches. However, up to four percent of Americans suffer from headaches that are daily or nearly daily. Most of these headaches are tension and migraine type headaches. They may also start after a concussion from a car accident and may persist. Yet another common cause of frequent headaches can be the very medicines that are taken to treat them. This would the example of a common phrase that,“too much of a good thing can be bad.”

In general, for a patient with no other organic cause of headaches, if headaches have grown markedly worse or more frequent, the problem is almost always medication overuse. Headaches that occur eight or more days a month along with frequent use of abortive medicines are likely to be rebound headaches. Overuse is defined as taking abortive medications for 10-15 days or more a month depending upon the medicine.

All too often patients fall into a trap of

treating their headaches everyday, thinking that they are having migraines when they are really rebounding from medication overuse. Part of this problem is due to the limited understanding of the medical community about the treatment of headaches. All too often physicians fail to educate the patient that “abortive” medications to “stop an ongoing headache” are different from the “preventative” medications aimed at reducing the frequency or severity of the headaches.

Fortunately, Botulinum toxin A (Botox®) was approved in 2010 by the FDA to treat chronic migraines occurring more than 15 days in a month. It seems to lessen the severity and frequency of the headaches but it is not a panacea. It is injected by a trained professional in 31 sites, with an extremely thin needle, in the muscles around the head and neck. Numbing cream can be applied for those who are sensitive. Most people describe the discomfort from the needle as 1-2 on a scale of 1 to 10. The exact mechanism of action is not clearly understood but may involve action of Botox on nerves and muscles. Most of the injections are done in the vicinity of trigeminal nerve (fifth cranial nerve) branches. Botox has been

in clinical usage since 1988 and in almost 30 years of clinical experience it has been a remarkably safe medicine. It is now covered pretty much by all insurance plans if the criteria of chronic migraines is met which includes the failure of two or three preventative medicines.

The correct approach to treating chronic migraines is to identify if there is any rebound going on and to stop the offending agent. This is often easier said than done and requires courage both on the part of the patient and the doctor.

Preventative medicines and close follow up is needed. This used to require

hospitalization but now can be done safely in the outpatient. The best approach is often a combination of medication management, massage therapy, nutritional supplements, Botox, biofeedback and psychotherapy. With the correct approach most patients can be completely or nearly headache free. In the present era of medicine most people should not have to live in a life of continued misery from their migraines.

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Interactive Metronome Therapy (IMT) from The Conde Center is an assessment and training program that improves memory, concentration, motor control, coordination, balance, cognition and more.

Contact us today to learn more about how IMT and The Conde Center can help you on your journey back to better health.

IMT challenges the patient to synchronize a range of motor movements and Dr. John Conde, whole-body exercises to a precise comBoard Certified Chiropractic Neurologist puter-generated beat. The use of game-like features engage the patient with auditory and visual guidance providing real-time feedback that encourages them to improve.

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Boca’s economic development report By: Jessica Del Vecchio, Boca’s Economic Development Manager Welcome to the City of Boca Raton’s Economic Development column. We’re excited to partner with the Boca Newspaper and share Boca’s business news and events with their readership. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to lately:

Park Place updates

Let’s start with the recently released tenant list for Park Place, the newly constructed shopping center on Military

Trail, just north of Yamato Road, slated to open mid November.

The anchor store will be a 20,000-squarefoot Fresh Market and the surrounding tenants with signed leases are: Burton’s Grill, Chipotle, Eileen Fisher, Fresh Kitchen, Habit Burger, PheNOMeNOM Ice Cream, Rappy’s Deli, Raw Juce, Sprint, The Cheese Course and Venetian Nail Spa. We spoke with Ross Feurring from Schemer & Feurring Properties, Inc. regarding their new project and he said, “We are extremely excited about bringing a new destination for both shopping and dining to the great city of Boca Raton.”

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Not only is MobileHelp one of the fastest growing companies in the county; they recently celebrated their 10th anniversary.

In addition to our existing thriving corporate community, Boca Raton continues to attract new companies. The Real Deal - South Florida wrote an article regarding Class A leasing activity in Palm Beach County. Of the 600,000 square feet of commercial leases signed over the second quarter, 65% of them were in Boca Raton.

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addition to this expansion, they recently celebrated their 15 years of trading on the NASDAQ by ringing the closing bell.

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Park at Broken Sound

The Park at Broken Sound will be home to the recently relocated corporate headquarters of Orangetheory Fitness. The company purchased its new 77,000 square-foot building for $13.9 million. In addition to the corporate relocation, the fitness company is opening a new studio in East Boca. Their first Boca studio, located in Glades Plaza, opened in March of 2012 and was the company’s 11th location. The new location, which is expected to open on Palmetto Park Road by yearend, will be their 472nd location. That’s impressive growth for any company, but we’re especially proud of them because they launched in South Florida just six short years ago.

We asked their President, David Carney to provide some insight regarding their growth and here’s what he had to say. “Our first studio opened in March, 2010. The growth has been strong, doubling our openings each year: 25 were open at year-end 2012; 60 at year-end 2013, 160 by year-end 2014; 330 by the end of 2015. We project to hit the 600+ mark by the end of this year. In addition, we have awarded franchises to over 20 countries. Our International growth will ultimately eclipse our domestic growth.”

Carney then went on to say, “We are excited to be a part of the Boca Raton business community. While we are still in the process of moving in to the new building, our employees are learning more about the area every day. This building will offer us the ability to continue the expansion of our employee base, which has grown over 300% in the past 2 years. The team loves the Broken Sound area, with, to name a few - the number and variety of restaurants, the immediate access to the Tri Rail station and the nearby recreational amenities. We are a very young, active group and will be taking advantage of all that Boca has to offer for our quarterly team building events. We look forward to an exciting future in Boca!”

Have corporate news to share or looking to relocate/expand your company to Boca Raton? Contact the City’s economic development office at economicdevelopment@ myboca.us or 561-393-7761.

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Drew Shprintz Co-Creator of Myschyf, the first hemp liquor in the U.S. than a gram of sugar in an ounce. It has a ton of flavor, is great on its own, or mixed into a drink. People have been very curious about the first Hemp Liquor and responding extremely favorably towards it.

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Myschyf is the first Hemp Liqueur in the United States. It is 70 proof and has less

Bringing any alcohol to market takes a lot of time, as there are a large number of licenses that you need to get as well as your product has to go through a number of approvals. With Myschyf, we are utilizing some ingredients that have never been used before so those ingredients had to get approved as well as the final formula.

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3 How fast has this grown in South Florida, especially from Boca to Del-

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Our growth has been fantastic throughout South Florida, and the product is now getting recognized in more and more locations. In Boca and Delray specifically we have had some great growth, Myschyf is available pretty much everywhere on Atlantic Avenue and we just added several liquor stores in Delray with displays. In Boca, we just finished a staff training at Abe and Louie’s and are currently working on a menu for Prime Cigar Bar & Lounge.

We have dozens of recipes on Myschyf. com. Myschyf is super versatile and delicious on its own or when mixed with your favorite mixer. Some of the standout simple mixers are ginger ale, soda water (no lime needed), and pineapple juice. Two of my favorites would be the Myschyf Mule & the Myschyf Mojito.

Myschyf also makes for a fantastic shot on its own or mixed. Try equal parts Myschyf & Jameson with a splash of ginger ale, or for something a little sweeter try Myschyf, Peach Schnapps and a splash of sour. It’s delicious and mischievous!

4 What’s next for Myschyf?

Myschyf is going to continue to grow the number of accounts we have in South Florida, increase brand awareness and expand throughout the state.

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NOTE: Country flags represent the type of beer we drank, and does not necessarily indicate the primary cuisine served. Also, we used only our feet and the wheels of the Downtowner & Delray Trolley to engage in our endeavor. Under no circumstances do we advocate pursuing this task and attempting to drive. Don’t do it.

FINISH PINEAPPLE GROVE

A long time ago (in this galaxy, just to be clear), members of the Woo Crew noticed that the vast assortment of multicultural eateries in town offered us the opportunity to drink around the world— figuratively—by stopping in at each “country” for a cold one. We mapped our progress, and are happy to share our route with you.

However, let us impart a bit of wisdom gleaned from our experience— if you’re serious about hitting them all, be sure to pair some food with your beverages, or the night will be over quicker than you think.

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Boca West’s new general manager, familiar face Staff report

experience in the hospitality arena, running food and beverage operations for five star hotels and iconic restaurants prior to joining our team and has broadened that experience tremendously in the last 11 years.”

Boca West has a new general manager for the first time in more than 30 years.

The club announced Matthew Linderman has been promoted from his role as assistant general manager to general manager as of Oct. 1.

He will replace Jay DiPietro, who will remain as President and COO for the next year and then as a consultant through 2022. DiPietro has served as General Manager at Boca West since 1985.

Linderman joined Boca West Country Club in 2005 after serving as the Director of Food and Beverage for the Four Seasons Hotels/Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. He joined Boca West as the Assistant Food and Beverage Director and worked up the ranks as Food and Beverage Director, Club Manager and then Assistant General Manager starting on Jan 1, 2015.

“Matthew shares my philosophy of private country club management, deliver-

ing high quality service and a superior product to our members,” DiPietro said in a news release. “I have been grooming Matthew since he joined us more than 11 years ago and my recommendation of him as my predecessor was unanimously approved by the Boca West Country Club Board of Governors. He has vast

Earlier in his career, Linderman served as the Director of Food and Beverage for the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC and the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach. In addition, he assisted with the opening task force for several Four Seasons properties throughout the country.

Other previous employers include National Hotel in Miami Beach, Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort, Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel Miami, the Rainbow Room in New York, and Middle Bay Country Club on Long Island.

A native of Long Island, New York, Linderman resides in Boynton Beach with his wife and two daughters. He is a graduate of Florida International University with a degree in hospitality and a concentration in wine and spirits/formal dining.

He has been or currently is a member of the Club Managers Association of America, internationally and locally, the FIU Alumni Association, the American Sommelier Association, the Chaine des Rotisseurs, Miami Beach and Palm Beach, and the American Institute of Wine and Food, Florida and Washington, D.C. “Mr. DiPietro is a legend in the country club industry and in our community and I’m honored and humbled to work along side him as we further elevate Boca West Country Club,” Linderman said.“We share the vision and values embedded into the service and management of the Club. I am thankful to him, the Boca West Board of Governors and members for their confidence in me.”

Linderman will begin his new position just prior to the opening of Boca West’s $50 million new Golf and Activities Center, slated for a December completion.

The new center will include a restaurant gallery, porte-cochere, golf shop, activities ballroom, and locker rooms.

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Gym Guyz brings the gym, workout to you By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor

fitness history, lifestyle, stress levels and other factors and propose a plan regimented for you.

From there, the concierge service will come to you at a place and time of your choice.

Is physically going to the gym holding you back from burning a few extra calories? Then let Gym Guyz come to you.

Pirozak bought the franchise less than a year ago. He said he had been living in Boston, but bought a second home in Boca and he had been spending more and more time in Florida. That was when he said he knew he was ready for a change.

The New York-franchise that brings the gym to your home, office or wherever you want to have a work out, has made its way to South Florida.

So if you are too tired to schlep to the gym or aren’t sure what workout is right for you, call Rick Pirozak who owns the franchise for Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge and Parkland.

The idea started was started by Josh York, who became a personal trainer to help put himself through college. Later, he quit his marketing job and started Gym Guyz in 2008.

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He left the world of being a software engineer and entered the fitness realm. He said he was always into working out and had become a certified personal trainer.

Rick Pirozak will bring the workout to your home or office. Submitted photo.

Their vans are equipped with everything you need to complete a workout, no gym necessary.

Pirozak said the first visit from the van involves an hour-long free assessment.

He will go over all your medical history,

“It was a passion and a hobby,” he said.

“Now, it’s a business.”

For more information, visit gymguyz. com or call 561-708-5100.

Robb & Stucky returns to Boca Raton sional interior design services. The retailer carries a variety of top names in the home furnishings industry, including Bernhardt, Century, Christopher Guy, Gloster, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Lloyd Flanders, Stanley, Vanguard and W. Schillig. The founding company was established in 1915 by Virgil Robb and W.R. Lee. Harry Stucky joined the business in 1917 and the name formally became Robb & Stucky in 1925.

Boca groundbreaking, from left to right: Mark Stuart, Creative Director, Robb & Stucky; Eric Chien, Vice president & CFO, Robb & Stucky; Steve Fisher, Owner, Fisher Contracting Corp; Robert Weinroth, Council Member, City of Boca Raton; Mayor Susan Haynie, City of Boca Raton; Steve Lush, President, Robb & Stucky; Scott Singer, Council Member/ C.R.A. Chairman, City of Boca Raton; Troy McLellan, President & CEO, Boca Chamber of Commerce; Greg Young, Project Manager, Fisher Contracting Corp; Matthew Kragh, Architect, MHK Architecture and Planning; Charles Brecker, Attorney at Law, Arnstein & Lehr LLP. Submitted photo.

Stuff report Home furnishing company Robb & Stucky is returning to the city of Boca Raton.

Last month, the company broke ground on its new Boca location, 353 North Federal Highway. It is slated to be completed

by April 2017.

The 30,000-square-foot showroom will be two stories. The project was developed and designed by Matthew Kragh, AIA of MHK Architecture and Planning.

The building’s design is derived from coastal and timeless styles that reflect the contextual culture of the community. It timeless appearance not only reflects the community’s past, but sets the standard for Boca’s future, according to a news release.

“We’re so thrilled to have the new Robb & Stucky back,” Mayor Susan Haynie

Boca groundbreaking, from left to right Robert Weinroth, Council Member, City of Boca Raton; Mayor Susan Haynie, City of Boca Raton; Steve Lush, President, Robb & Stucky; Scott Singer, Council Member/ C.R.A. Chairman, City of Boca Raton; Matthew Kragh, Architect, MHK Architecture and Planning. Submitted photo.

said. It’s an exciting time in our community right now. We’re adding several thousand units in the downtown and in the Northwest, so lots of interior furnishings required for our new residences. We value beauty, we value design, we value a wonderful quality of life and I know that those are the things Robb & Stucky espouses in their new role here.”

President of Robb & Stucky Steve Lush said, “In our industry there are very few great brand names and Robb & Stucky is truly one of those great brands. For over 100 years Robb & Stucky has stood for quality, impeccable styling, customer service and a deep commitment to serving our local community. Our customers over the last five years tell us they love the new Robb & Stucky. They love the experience.

We’re very excited to be back in Boca and to reunite the great Robb & Stucky brand with the great city of Boca Raton.”

Robb and Stucky previously had a location in Mizner Park.

Robb & Stucky is a luxury home furnishings retailer that also offers profes-

In 2011, a new Robb & Stucky was formed when the family of Samuel Kuo, founder and CEO of Samson Holding Ltd. purchased the brand and intellectual properties. With new executive leadership, the revitalized brand opened its first showroom in 2012 in Fort Myers. Today, Robb & Stucky has store locations in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Coral Gables and coming soon to Boca Raton. For more information, call (239) 415-2800 or visit www.

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Chamber Chat

Boca Raton Chamber

Delray Beach Chamber

South Healthcare Advocacy Network

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The Boca Chamber’s Medical Initiative

The Delray Beach Chamber is hosting its annual Chamber Celebration on Oct. 14.

Leadership Delray

South Healthcare Advocacy Network

The event takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Delray Beach Marriott, 10 N. Ocean Blvd.

The luminary costs $135 per ticket. To become a supporting sponsor, it costs $500, which includes two tickets to the event and two tickets to any Field House or Pavilion event taking place during the 2016-2017 Old School Square season.

A group ticket purchase includes eight tickets, including of logo and company imagery on screens during the event for $1,250 and for the same amount of tickets, but early entry and immediate bar access a reserved private lounge area for eight costs $2,500.

For more information on the event, con-

Leadership Delray kicks off on Oct. 13. The program teaches what it takes to be a leader and goes through all aspects of the Delray community. The agenda for the day includes leadership discussion and team building and a reception with local leaders and past program participants.

Grand openings Miller Physical Therapy: Oct. 7 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at 247 SE 6th Avenue, Unit #2 Delray Beach Children’s Garden: Oct. 19 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m at 137 SW 2nd Ave. Color Me Mine: Oct 26 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Delray MarketPlace 9173 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 118

(S.H.A.N)

(S.H.A.N) will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Estates South, 6045 S Verde Trail.

All attendees must represent the Healthcare Community and/or work directly with members in the Healthcare Com-

The West Boca Chamber is hosting its Monthly Chamber Break-

be held from 8 to 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 at the AmTrust Bank at Mission

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coming Chair of the Board of Directors Ethel Isaacs Williams, Director of Corporate Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion of NextEra Energy.

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The Boca Chamber will host its Annual Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort.

Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The chamber will thank Chairman Jerry Fedele, President & CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospi-

West Boca Chamber

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p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 1950 Glades

The event is free to attend for Chamber members and costs $50 per person for non-members.

If you want to be an exhibitor, contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com.

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Biz briefs Lucille’s headed to Delray Marketplace

wish them continued success.”

Americana, providing an appealing casual environment for guests to enjoy the family friendly menu offerings. With plenty of indoor seating, the location will also include a large, covered patio equipped with an abundance of misting-fans to keep the experience enjoyable. Lucille’s will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, including most holidays. There will be featured daily special such as, Kids Eat Free, Early Bird Special All Day on Sundays and a Lunch Menu that starts at only $7.99.

Steven Melzer, CEO of Epoca International, said, “In the five years we have been located in Florida, we have found the business climate here very conducive to our continued growth. It is wonderful to be able to work with a city and state that makes business’s feel very welcome. We plan to continue our strong expansion with the help of many new team members from the local community.”

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Since its founding in 1975, Cross Country Healthcare has grown to more than 1,600 corporate employees today, which includes all brands as well as 70 branch office locations.

SBA Workshops Offered by the Florida Women’s Business Center Delray Beach – October 18, 2016 Overview – Small Business Administration (SBA) Program (Including loan programs, grants, etc.)

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Boca-based Epoca International receives incentive from city

Location: Delray Beach Ted Center, 401 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 09, Delray Beach

Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ is opening its third location early October in the Delray Marketplace.

Boca Raton’s Epoca International, Inc., has committed to retaining an existing 23 jobs and creating 17 new jobs in Boca Raton.

Registration Required: FREE – Seating is Limited

Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ opened the doors of its first location in The Regency Court Shopping Plaza in Boca Raton in 1996, followed by a second location in Boynton Beach in 2001.

The City Council approved an economic incentive package for the company, which designs and distributes coffee ware, tea ware, beverage servers and cookware.

These consumer products are sold in over 20,000 locations across the globe.

The concept features both signature Baby Back Ribs and St. Louis Ribs, as well as, slow cooked pulled pork, chopped beef brisket, rotisserie chicken, with a variety of sandwiches, salads, burgers and more.

The décor will invoke images of Classic

Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie said, “With everyday consumer goods available in 20,000 locations throughout 18 countries, it’s no wonder Epoca International is expanding. We’re pleased that they will remain headquartered in Boca Raton and

Register at: www.FLWBC.org – Events Tab Cross Country Healthcare has expanded and its new corporate headquarters is located in Boca at 5201 Congress Ave. With 36,919 square feet, the new office will house 160 corporate employees and is an expansion of the current location at 6551 Park of Commerce Blvd. When built out and completely renovated, the Park of Commerce location will have 70,000 square feet and house approximately 450 employees.

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There’s no blocking blockchain By: Jeremy Office Ph.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

The intersection of technology and finance often lead to developing frontiers that could revolutionize the ways we bank and transact with one another. This growing economic industry is known as Financial technology, or Fintech. One of

the most disruptive technologies coming out of the current Fintech revolution is Blockchain. Blockchain is a complex and decentralized shared database that enables a digital distributed ledger to conduct transactions between a network of computers or parties, thus eliminating the need for a centralized middleman or clearinghouse. What makes blockchain particularly unique is that verification is handled solely through cryptographic algorithms and consensus among multiple computers, presumably rendering the system immune to tampering, fraud or political control. For every transaction you make, there is a very small risk of a third party recording your sensitive information. Because the blockchain is public and resides on a network, anyone can view the history of prior transactions at any time – so there is no central database to hack. And if perhaps a hacker wanted to fraudulently steal money from a blockchain, they would have to rewrite the fund’s entire history on the blockchain in minutes, a nearly impossible task.

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You can think of a block as a ledger’s record book containing the details of a particular transaction such as the parties involved, the price, and terms. When a block is created, participants in the network who all possess copies of the existing blockchain run algorithms to verify the transaction. The new transaction will be added to the chain of prior transactions only if a majority of the computers in the network agree that the identifying information matches the blockchain’s history, ultimately validating the transaction. Each transaction requested, verified and executed is stored in a block and linked to the preceding block every ten minutes. Aside from the robust security of blockchain, employing the shared database across several organizations can substantially reduce the need for costly, time-consuming manual reconciliation of information. Because the technology allows the sharing and replication of information in a secure and encrypted network between a multitude of different nodes, this offers the potential for organizations to develop mutual capabilities that eliminate the need for duplication of the same effort.

The disruptive potential of blockchain reaches many industries. Homeowners buying or refinancing properties are subject to transaction costs including title insurance premiums. The title search process can be laborious as abstractors and curators must process and clear paper based property records (30% of which are defective at the time of transaction) before a policy can be issued to the lender, facilitating costly insurance premiums. Recording property records in blockchain would allow title insurers to exploit significant cost savings in title searches by streamlining the manual process of title searches instead of relying on a network of parties to underwrite every policy. Property records validated by a blockchain would minimize paper-based

Source: Goldman Sachs Investment Research

errors and title fraud risk; additionally, a shared database of real estate transactions could improve transparency and efficiency among property title searches – leading to $2 - $4 billion in annual cost savings.

The US equities market, the largest and most active equity market in the world, involves a lengthy post-trade settlement and clearing process that remains complex and expensive. Blockchain holds the potential to streamline the post-trade part of the trade cycle; namely by eliminating the duplicative confirmation steps, shortening the settlement cycle and reducing trading risk which in turn would lower the market’s cost and capital needs.

Since trade records in blockchain require verification across all nodes in the network, blockchain could terminate some of the most frequent post-trade issues and errors, such as incorrect settlement instructions/details and drastically reduce the need for manual reconciliation.

The ways in which we store information, transact with each other, and bank, could be transformed through the distributed database of blockchain – facilitating more efficient, transparent and secure ways to network our highly globalized and interconnected society. We could be on the verge on of our next revolutionary form of technology.

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Former fashion model uses expertise to cool down menopause with Hot Women Clothing By: David DiPino Contributing Writer Delray Beach resident and small business entrepreneur P.D. Roché has a way to cool down the hot women across South Florida and beyond, locally produced clothing line without synthetics and made with 100 percent breathable cotton.

Hot Women Clothing is P.D. Roché’s business of tunics, cover-ups, spaghetti strap slip dresses, Kimono robes, V-necks, Caribbean and island themed nighties and women’s t-shirts and racers made with natural cotton and some with sewn lace designs.

Roché is a former fashion model and most recently a cosmetic make-up executive. Her Hot Women clothing line is at six stores, including a store in Delray Beach and one in the heart of Burlington, North Carolina. According to Roché, Hot Women Clothing employs three people in Delray Beach and three in Miami.

“My husband and I moved from San Francisco to Delray Beach to enjoy the more laid back lifestyle and heavenly tropical breezes. Then, bam! Menopause kicked in, smack dab in the middle of one of the steamiest August’s ever recorded. The hot flashes felt like my body was melting and regular clothing felt like I was being preserved in Saran Wrap. I resorted to living in an oversized T-Shirt while looking high and low for stylish and affordable cotton styles but found it difficult,” Roché said.

She added, age range for Hot Women Clothing is 50-80, or any women that wants soft, comfortable, easy clothing styles.

“Most everything on the market is synthetic, made poorly and does not allow the skin to breathe,” Roché said. “I used my fashion background to have a few styles made up, and when friends expressing the same needs asked me to make styles for them as well I realized there was a gap in the fashion industry.”

Hot Women Clothing is debuting their new Fall line at www.hotwomenclothing.com complete with new styles of a “Jewel” Black and White Basketweave Braided Jewel Neckline Halter Gown/CoverUp in medium-weight 100 percent knit cotton and a “Josie” Black and White Basketweave Braided V-Neck, three-quuarter Sleeve Gown/Cover-up in medium-weight 100 percent knit cotton.

An item of clothing from the Hot Women Clothing line. Photo by: David DiPino.

Roché said a coupon offer starts on the website in November for holiday gift buying. The websites front page is the e-commerce and shopping page and Roche said buying Hot Women Clothing on the web is as easy as just clicking on the garment. Hot Women Clothing, ships immediately from purchase on the website.

fashion line that would be made only in the U.S., and of only 100% cotton. Hot Women Clothing was born and now in 6 stores and Spa’s. “Look Hot- Feel Cool” Don’t suffer in Synthetic,” Roché said.

“My Creative Director hubby did some research and found there are 53 million women experiencing menopause here in the U.S. alone; so we decided to start a small

For more information contact P.D. Roche’ by emailing stylewithpd@gmail.com or calling 561-270-2756.

Hot Women Clothing is also available at South Ocean Beach Shop, 28 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

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What to do after an automobile accident By: Shane Farnsworth Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Nobody wants to be in an accident. Unfortunately, with all the traffic, construction, and distracted drivers in South Florida automobile accidents are regular occurrences. With that being the case, it is important to know and understand what actions you should take if you are involved in an automobile accident.

The first thing you should do, if you are able, is to check and see if anyone is injured. If so, call 911. Notify the dispatcher an accident has occurred and there are injured parties. The dispatcher can dispatch paramedics and also alert the police. If nobody is injured, you still need to call 911 and ask for the police to be sent. Once 911 has been notified remain at the accident scene. If the vehicles are drivable and blocking traffic, they should be moved to a safe location as nearby as possible. Do not leave until the police arrive and complete their investigation.

Once the vehicles are in a safe location, immediately speak with any witnesses. It is imperative that you get their contact information before they leave. Witnesses can be crucial to the determination of who is at fault later on.

Prior to the police arriving you should begin to gather your information. You will need to provide your driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance card. Once you have those documents take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and any other vehicles involved.

You should also photograph the accident scene if it is safe to do so. This will help you in your insurance claim and if you need to pursue legal action related to the

accident.

You should not discuss the accident with anyone at the scene.

Do not admit fault. The facts of the accident should only be discussed with the police. You do not want to make unwise statements in a time of stress that can later be used against you.

Once the police complete their investigation you should receive a copy of the drivers’ exchange of information. This will contain the names and addresses of the parties. It will also contain everyone’s insurance information.

Next you should contact your insurance company and open a claim. You will then probably be contacted by an adjuster.

Your adjuster will assist you in explaining the claims process and doing other things

like getting your vehicle repaired or obtaining a rental car.

If you are injured in the accident seek medical attention. You should see a doctor as soon as possible. This will help to document your injuries. A thorough and complete medical history will be necessary to prove your injuries and their relation to the accident.

If you are injured, you should also consult an attorney experienced in personal injury cases. The sooner you seek legal counsel the better. Your attorney will act as your representative and deal directly with the insurance companies on your behalf. An experienced attorney will be able to assist you in the preparation of your case and in maximizing its value.

Shane Farnsworth is an attorney at Shane M. Farnsworth, P.A. in Delray Beach. He represents clients in the areas of personal injury, insurance disputes and civil litigation. His office can be reached at 561-2728337 or online at shanemfarnsworth.com

Paying for College 101: Five ways to reduce cost By: John M. Campanola, New York Life Insurance Company agent Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers According to a recent Gallup survey, 73 percent of parents with children under

the age of 18 worry about paying for college more than any other financial issue.

And with good reason: Over the last 30 years, inflation-adjusted wages have essentially remained flat, while the cost of attending a public, four-year university has more than tripled.

So how can the average, middle-class family afford to send their children to college? It isn’t easy; however, there are a number of ways to reduce the high cost of college and minimize the financial impact it has on your lifestyle and future: 1.Stay in-state—According to the CollegeBoard’s Trends in College Pricing 2014, the average annual cost of tuition, fees, room, and board for a four-year, instate, public university is $18,943. For an out-of-state student, that figure jumps to $32,762. You can cut your costs almost in half by selecting an in-state option.

2. Max out financial aid—Be sure to investigate all your options, starting with free sources of funding such as scholarships, endowments, and grants. Once those are exhausted, your next step may be to consider low-cost student loans.

3. Attend a junior college—If money is an issue, have your child attend a local junior college for a year or two, then transfer to a four-year university to finish up his or her degree. Most state universities accept junior college credit hours, and acceptance is sometimes easier than it is for students applying in high school.

4. Share the load—While you may be-

lieve it is your responsibility to pick up the entire tab, there is no shame in asking grandparents and other relatives to help with the cost. Also, many financial experts recommend making sure your children have some skin in the game and contribute a portion as well.

5. Think outside the box—If you work with a financial professional, you may discover lots of creative ways to help pay for college. For example: Did you know that you can borrow against the cash value of a whole life insurance policy—and that this money does not count against you when filing for financial aid? Given the fact that high-school graduates earn about 62 percent of what college graduates earn, there is little doubt that a college degree can make a big difference in your child’s future. And, with the right preparation and guidance, you shouldn’t have to jeopardize your future to do it.

This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by John M. Campanola, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact John M. Campanola at 561-212-2903.

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Trendy office in town: Modernizing Medicine 1 Tell us about your company and what it means to you to have a well-designed office space?

As a forward-thinking healthcare IT company, it is important to have a workspace that fosters creativity and collaboration among all the departments and teams. We pride ourselves on our company culture and an open, bright, fun and functional workspace for people to come to everyday plays a role in developing that culture.

2 Where did the inspiration for your office space design come from?

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We’re a tech company, so much of the inspiration came from the greats of Silicon Valley. Many people who visit our office compare it to Google. It’s our own “Silicon Beach” in Boca Raton.

3 What is your favorite part/design of your office space and why?

There are two! First is the treadmill workspace. People can take their laptops and walk on a treadmill. Productive and burning calories (and beating your co-workers Fitbit steps)! Yet sometimes everyone needs a quiet moment, and for that our Zen Room fits the bill. Dim lights, soothing water feature, relaxing scent. It’s the perfect antidote to our busy work environment (we even have quarterly massages offered there too!)

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4 Do you feel that having a well designed and inspiring office has changed the way you and your employees work?

Absolutely. Employees shouldn’t be chained to a desk. If they need to collaborate, give them the space. If they’re tired of sitting, let them walk and work on a treadmill workstation. If they simply feel like a change of scenery, let them work next to a stuffed, pink gorilla.

5 If you could use one word to describe the feel of the office space, what would it be?

Energized

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The information provided herein including but not limited to measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties Inc. are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospect for the purchase of a Property. The sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all enclosed information. Prospects use of any information herein is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that prospect shall perform his or her own due diligence. Prospects shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this a solicitation. Copyright 2016 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved. The name “Pascal Liguori & Son” is a registered fictitious name in Florida owned by Pascal Liguori, Inc., a Florida corporation.

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Delray Beach Direct Oceanfront $5,500,000

Built in 1999, this 5 BR, 4 BA (two half baths) oceanfront residence boasts 6,980 sq. ft. of living area with panoramic views from the living and dining rooms, kitchen and master bedroom suite.

A masterpiece of classic design with dramatic ceiling heights, a sweeping spiral mahogany staircase, huge game room, theatre, gourmet kitchen, Vantage lighting system and 3 balconies on the second floor. This magnificent home is exquisitely designed and elegantly appointed throughout with every possible luxury to insure the ideal Florida lifestyle. The main living areas flow seamlessly into the covered loggia, pool/spa and the ocean, leaving no barrier between indoor and outdoor living.

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Portofino ~ $1,850,000

This classic Mediterranean design offers a wonderful ocean view and great outdoor space with a large covered veranda in a much sought after Ocean Ridge gated community. Spacious 3 BR, 2 ½ BA condominium on the 2nd floor with 2,912 sq. ft. under air, an elevator that opens into the residence, plus a 2 car garage with oversized storage facility. Private walkway bridge to the beach!

Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

Village Grande ~ $1,249,000

Luxurious 3 BR, 3 BA (two half baths) four story townhome with a 2 car garage, private elevator and roof top terrace. This triple mint residence with 2,982 sq. ft. under air offers high ceilings, marble floors, upgraded lighting, plus high impact glass windows and French doors. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances. Covered balcony off the living room and private ground floor courtyard. ½ block to Atlantic Avenue.

Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

Tropic Isle Waterfront ~ $1,195,000

Consider this a must see! Ideal southern exposure with 90' frontage. 3 BR, plus office, 2 BA waterfront pool home with outdoor entertainment area, heated saltwater pool with two waterfalls, dock and 10,000 lb. boat lift. Split bedrooms with marble floors throughout, updated kitchen with breakfast bar.

Generator included.

Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

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Lake Ida Waterfront ~ $949,000

Light & airy 4 BR, 3 ½ BA pool home offering 100' on the water with dock. An open floor plan boasting 2,649 sq. ft. under air with soaring 12' ceilings and abundant natural light.

Split bedrooms, fireplace and kitchen with breakfast bar.

Desirable southern exposure and just seconds to Lake Ida. Improvements will bring you instant equity.

Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

Highland Beach Club ~ $549,000

Completely renovated 2 BR, 2 BA on the 9th floor offering outstanding Ocean and Intracoastal views. Interior features include Saturnia marble floors, 2 master suites, upgraded bathrooms, washer & dryer, plus an open kitchen with granite.

This gated community features a pool and spa on the Intracoastal, clubhouse, library and exercise room.

Sue Tauriello, 561-441-4200

Tropic Cay ~ Delray Beach

3 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2 car garage two story townhomes in Tropic Isle.

1,800 sq. ft. under air. 10' ceilings on the first floor, 9' ceilings on the second floor. Top of the line finishes, hardwood floors, solid core doors, granite countertops, plus brick paver walkways and driveways. Only 2 Phase 2 units are currently available.

Starting at $419,000.

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What’s up in the real estate market Ocean Properties Expands Portfolio Delray Beach based Ocean Properties Limited is expanding with a $24 million renovation of a former Hilton on Longboat Key. Zota Beach Resort, the newest new luxury beach resort on Longboat Key, will open for business Dec. 1.

Operating under the new name at the site of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, Zota Beach Resort is now taking reservations.

Zota room rates will range from a minimum of $269 a night to a max of $539, according to the company website at zotabeachresort.com.

In June 2014, the Hilton flag was removed from the property before construction began on the new resort, which will feature a new 84-room hotel tower in addition to a renovated 103-room hotel on-site.

The project also includes a new lobby, pool and pool area, restaurant and wine bar and 2,758 feet of meeting space.

Ocean Properties owns and operates the Delray Sands Resort in Highland Beach, Delray Beach Marriott and Delray Beach Residence Inn among about 100 hotels in Florida and across North America. The portfolio totals over 17,000 rooms.

Town Homes May Be Coming to Park at Broken Sound The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of a 90-unit rental townhome development in a business park.

The planning and zoning board recommended that the city council approve the proposed APOC Townhouses development in the Park at Broken Sound, formerly known as the Arvida Park of Commerce, where three apartment developments are now under construction.

The townhome developer, Delray Beachbased NCC Development, plans to build a

dozen three-story residential buildings and a three-story clubhouse. The 90 planned townhomes include 69 with two bedrooms and 21 with three bedrooms. Monthly rents for the townhomes would range from $1,700 to $2,800.

“It’s a product that’s not in the park right now,” the townhome project architect, Juan Caycedo of RLC Architects in Boca Raton, told the planning and zoning board. “Your choice today is apartments, apartments and more apartments.”

Six of the 12 planned residential buildings would have covered parking structures, and the rest would have driveways and single-car garages. The 12 residential buildings would feature six different building designs.

The townhome project’s “dynamic design was inspired by the predominately contemporary architecture within the [former] Arvida Park of Commerce as well as the ‘millennial’ work force the project is intended to serve,” according to a city staff report prepared for the planning and zoning board.

The townhome project’s location in the Park at Broken Sound is a 4.96-acre site at 950 Broken Sound Parkway Northwest.

The existing zoning for the property is light industrial research park and the designated land use is “planned mobility,” a land-use classification the city created in 2012 to allow residential and retail development in the 700-acre Park at Broken Sound.

If approved by the city council, the townhome project will be the fourth residential development located within the Park at Broken Sound. The first apartments will open there before the end of 2016.

A trio of current developments — Allure, Altis and 850 Boca — ultimately will put a total of 1,050 rental apartments in the Park at Broken Sound. Developers Jamie Danburg, Sergio Rok and Jimmy Tate are building the 282-unit Allure project, Boca Raton-based Altman Companies is devel-

oping the 398-unit Altis project, and CC Residential, a partnership of Armando Codina and Jim Carr, is behind the 370-unit 850 Boca development.

The planning and zoning board recommended approval of the townhome development with several modifications, including changes related to sidewalks, planted buffer zones for sidewalks and pedestrian walkways near parking structures.

On May 10, the Boca Raton Community Appearance Board recommended approval of the townhome project contingent on the developer’s response to recommended modifications. These include enhanced hedge landscaping along Northwest Broken Sound Boulevard, larger trees on internal roads that match the scale of the 12 proposed residential buildings, and a tree layout that won’t conflict with utilities.

Crocker sells waterfront home in Delray Pearlmark Real Estate Partners executive Douglas Crocker II sold his waterfront Delray Beach estate for $6 million, slightly less than the property’s list price.

Crocker, chairman and chief investment officer of Chicago-based Pearlmark and Transwestern Multifamily Partners, and his wife Cynthia Crocker sold the five-bedroom, 9,536-square-foot mansion to Pamela J. Kennedy, records show.

Crocker, who is now semi-retired after a 40-year career of buying and selling properties in Boston, New York, and Chicago, paid close to $4.9 million for the home at 963 Evergreen Drive, and the Crockers put it on the market in March for $6.35 million.

The Delray Beach estate features 272 feet of water frontage, an elevator, pool, smart home features, a mahogany double-door entry, a master suite and guest quarters.

Property records show the three-story mansion was completed in 2003.

Jilly Cammisa of Premier Estate Properties was the listing agent, according to Redfin.

Thomas family selling Boca property According to the Real Deal South Florida, the Thomas family, well known in local agricultural circles, is marketing its land in West Boca which recently received approvals from Palm Beach County commissioners.

The family is now looking to sell its 37.4 acres in Boca Raton for upwards of $50 million.

The listing was announced recently by Delray Beach based broker Jim Knight of the Knight Group, who’s marketing the acreage at 9905 Clint Moore Road as a redevelopment opportunity.

Owned by the Thomas family, the land was formerly used as a packing plant for the Thomas Produce agricultural empire.

The family began seeking looser development restrictions on its property in 2015 and landed commission approvals recently, Knight said.

The company recently combined its operations with J&J Family of Farms, a Loxahatchee-based agricultural company.

According to marketing materials, the development — dubbed Verde Commons — has approvals for 88,240 square feet of retail, 35,000 square feet of restaurant space, 25,000 square feet of medical offices, 2,900-square-foot “financial institution” and an 1,890-square-foot eatery with a drive-through. A separate assisted living facility with 150 beds was also approved for the site.

Of that retail space, 40,000 square feet is set aside for a grocery store anchor, with another 12,900 square feet earmarked for a pharmacy with a drive-through.

The $50 million-plus asking price is based off comparable sales in Boca, Knight said. Shopping center giant Edens paid $40.5 million for a retail center on Glades Road, which breaks down to a little over $2 million per acre.

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ST ANDREWS AT BOYNTON BEACH CLUB

$115,000 - Bright, beautiful & spacious corner unit in the gated St. Andrews community.

Features separate dining area, washer/dryer & private balcony. Just steps from central lake.

Private recreation center with gym/sports/exercise center for residents. Close to Boynton/ Hypoluxo/Lantana/Lake Worth shopping, restaurants, recreation, community centers, and schools. No age restrictions. ID#10267066

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327 Royal Palm update bathrooms and units averaging 3,200 square feet. Select

Staff report $19.7 million from Banesco USA. “We’re grateful for our relationship with Banesco USA

Boca-based real estate developer Group P6 closed on a construction loan for its ultra-luxury condo project in downtown Boca, 327 Royal Palm. The bank loan was for

custom residences approach 7,000 square feet. Each residence will have spacious balconies.

Kitchens will offer Italian cabinetry and high-end

and the support they’ve provided with this critical fund-

Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Master suites will include

ing,” said Ignacio Diaz, co-operating manager with Group

spa-style bathrooms with floating European vanities,

P6. “This represents an important project milestone and

soaking tubs and designer faucets and fixtures.

is a very exciting time for our team and our buyers.”

Sales for 327 Royal Palm are handled exclusively by Pre-

The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 2017.

The project is being built by Dick Building Company.

Floor plans will vary, with up to three bedrooms and 3.5

mier Estate Properties, a luxury brokerage firm presenting properties exclusively in excess of $1 million. The sales center is located at 800 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton.

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Harbour’s Edge unveils new Lifelong Learning Center Staff report New technology is now at the fingertips of Harbour’s Edge residents at the new Lifelong Learning Center.

The area includes a media room, along with video, conference and business centers, computer technology and more.

The vision of the Lifelong Learning Center is to transition from its original 29-year-old library into a new, more engaging space with an expanded theater for more sophisticated performances and bigger events, according to Harbour Edge officials.

The expansion is part of a $20 million renovation project geared toward enhancing community amenities.

The final phase of the community’s renovation project is expected to be completed later this year. It includes a transformation of the fitness and wellness areas, and a complete upgrade of the interior design throughout the main common areas.

Former library chair resident Eleanor Butts, 102, cutting the ribbon with the current library chair, Charlene Miletta. Submitted photo.

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Deluxe Properties is hosting a charity event at Old School Square on

Thursday, October 6th, 2016 from 7pm - 9pm.

CANVAS & Cocktails Party $50 per ticket (each ticket includes all supplies, the instructor and one complimentary drink ticket) A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Arts Scholarship Fund.

Come join the fun, bring out your creative inner-child and support the children's art program.

We can accommodate up to 32 guests so please contact us asap to buy your tickets.

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Ask an expert: About your condo, HOA rules By: Steven R. Braten Esq. Special to the Boca newspaper Attorneys at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, civil litigation, estate planning and commercial transactions.

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nuisance provision is similar to Florida’s common law definition of “nuisance” and your board has not adopted any rules and regulations on what is considered to be a proper use of the Condominium Property. I agree with you that a community association should adopt rules and regulations concerning prohibited uses. This way, unit owners, renters, and guests are all on notice of what behavior is considered to be a nuisance. These rules must be reasonable and not arbitrary, or have no relation to the intended purpose – prohibiting nuisance behavior. It is impossible for association boards and their legal counsel to conceive of every type of obnoxious or annoying behavior. Accordingly, in the absence of specific rules, it is appropriate to rely upon a general nuisance provision in the Declaration.

Courts will consider nuisance scenarios on a case by case basis. In the condominium context, Florida “courts have recognized that condominium living is unique and involves a greater degree of restrictions upon the rights of the individual unit owners when compared to other property owners.” Woodside Village Condo Assn., Inc. v. Jahren. Also, the Courts have long recognized “that the law of private nuisance is bottomed on the fundamental rule that every person should so use his own property as not to injure that of another and that “anything which annoys or disturbs one in the free use, possession, or enjoyment of his property, or which renders its ordinary use or occupation uncomfortable, is a ‘nuisance’ and may be restrained.” Baum v. Coronado Condo Assn., Inc. Ultimately, nuisance cases will rise or fall on the testimony and documentary evidence presented to the Court.

Steven R. Braten Esq., is Managing Partner, Palm Beach of the law firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross. Visit www.

GADClaw.com or ask questions about your issues for future columns, send an inquiry to: bocaquestion@GADClaw.com.

The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.

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JUST LISTED $699,000 675 ENFIELD CT. DELRAY LAKES WATERFRONT HOME 4/3 WITH POOL DOUBLE LOT LAKE IDA ACCESS

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Then Jack Happened

Dear Jack,

I am a twenty-four year old woman that is working at basically my first ‘real’ job.

Things are going really well. I moved to a new city and I like it and I enjoy my co-workers, but I’m having an issue with one of them. Not with them personally, she is delightful and we get along and she has a different perspective on things that I appreciate, it’s just that she makes me feel like I don’t know what I am doing with my life. Not actively mind you, but just the fact that she exists. She is 27,

married, and has a two-year-old, seems so happy, and now I look at myself and I wonder what I am doing. Is this normal? How should I deal with feelings of inadequacies? I have gone on some dates with guys, but I get the feeling I am falling behind.

You need to circle back to the part of your question that you wrote: “Things are going really well” and start believing it. It is normal that you might compare yourself to peers, but don’t let that cloud what positive things you are doing in your own life.

The underlying issue appears to be that you are looking for a significant other.

Your co-worker sets an example of someone well along that path. Good for her.

My grandmothery best: you have plenty of time my dear. You are still twenty-four. Biology isn’t a question. Emotionally you might feel you are ready and desire a serious relationship, so the issue

becomes: how to get into one? My advice: keep doing what you’re doing. You are acclimating well to a new city. You have a new job. You are already going on dates.

You haven’t complained about the quality of said dates, a good sign, so be patient.

Healthy positive relationships generally result when healthy positive people meet so just keep doing what you are doing and things should fall into place in time.

If I am misreading your desire to find someone special and yours is a more existential issue, the ‘why am I here?’ kind of talk, my response becomes to get out of your own brain. Lots of different people take lots of different paths to happiness.

What might work for one person might not necessarily work for another. In this vein, you shouldn’t compare yourself to others, particularly superficially. Everybody wants to be satisfied with their lives so many will present themselves in good light to reinforce their opinions that they

Organize your move Transfer your children’s school records ahead of time,

Don’t panic. We’ve got this!

It is absolutely true that the more efficiently you prepare, the happier and easier moving day will be, as will be the days that follow of unpacking and managing your new surroundings.

Rules that have stood the test of time include; Purge before you pack, Contact the utilities two weeks ahead of time, Get the mover’s estimate in person and in writing, know the dimensions of the doors so you are sure to get your furniture through, Label- label- label your boxes, Tag your pet,

Carry cash for tipping, Designate an area for keys, phones, phone chargers and pertinent papers.

Not everyone has to move in one day. If you are one of those lucky folks, I still encourage you to purge before you pack.

The process of unpacking and getting organized will be easier, faster and more fun.

Though there are so many details, lists, errands, chores, phone calls, and organizational challenges, still, there’s one more thing I suggest. I’ve never heard it talked about nor read the idea in any articles or books about moving. Yet, it feels important to me. It is the idea to take a few moments to acknowledge those who have made your life a bit sweeter while you lived in the neighborhood you are

leaving. Let them know that you appreciate them. They may be a teacher, mail person, waiter at that cafe you love, the neighbor who babysat when you needed help in a pinch, the volunteer coach, that fun Zumba instructor, even a cashier who always smiled and knew your name. Thank the people who have been kind in some way to you or someone in your family. As you do, you may see a warm smile come right back to you, because you have made a positive difference in their lives, too. That moment will feel really good and it will become an enjoyable memory for you.

Now, back to basics: Timelines and checklists can help you prepare for the big day. They are too

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Don’t compare yourself to anyone else Delray/Boca, you are perfect just how you are.

Except when you aren’t, send me questions at thenjackhappened@gmail.com. lengthy for me to share in this article. So, see links below to some helpful hacks.

They include stories about

By: Cheryl Adelman Moving?

are making smart life choices. In other words, if Tom tells me buying a condo is the best thing he ever did, which might be true, and that I should as well, I must consider the source before doing the same. Most people are selling what they bought. That’s not saying your co-worker is wrong, or secretly miserable, or anything else untoward, what I mean is you need to collect as much available information about what gives you personal happiness, set goals for yourself that align with your hopes and interests and set out a path to achieve those goals. Following in other people’s footsteps means you will usually end up going somewhere someone else has, and your happiness is unique to you.

mistakes people made that can serve as alerts so you don’t make the same mistakes, and ideas you may chose to use, like keeping the clothes in your dresser drawers instead of packing them. http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/moving/moving-checklist h t t p : / / w w w. h o u z z . c o m / i d e a books/2928260/list/10-best-ways-to-getorganized-for-a-big-move http://organizedhome.com/get-organized/moving-on-tips-organizedmove?page=2 Cheryl Adelman, owner of Organize In A Day™ is experienced at both preparing for the move and assisting with the unpacking and organizing afterwards. Contact her at organizeinaday.com, and organizeinaday@gmail.com

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From the editor’s notebook: Our slice of paradise By: Jeff Perlman Editor in Chief

10 reasons to know you’ve lived in Delray for longer than 10 minutes or years…

4 You shot pool at the Phoenix and went to reggae night at Boston’s.

1 You remember when the traffic signals were blinking yellow on West Atlantic Avenue and when the corner of A1A and Atlantic felt a little seedy. (You also remember the Georgia Town Tavern, Paradise Club and The Phoenix.)

8 You used to have lunch at Coasters. Or..below ground at Linton Towers.

5 You were excited when Damiano’s opened—finally a restaurant!

2 You remember when you looked forward to seeing all of your neighbors at “Art and Jazz on the Avenue”.

Maybe it’s time to bring that back and meet new folks?

9 You bought your baseball glove at Sal’s Sporting Goods store and marveled at the collection of art, jewelry and cool chess sets at Gillis & Sons.

6 You remember looking at the pictures on the wall at Cheeburger, Cheeburger. And you remember when twotime restaurant of the year Caffe Luna Rosa was a gelato store.

3 You remember workers applying the final touches of paint on the new tennis stadium when it debuted for the Virginia Slims tournament back in the 90s.

10 You remember when Lou Jensen re-opened the Sundy House, as a tea room.

7 You can name the restaurant that used to be where’s Bru’s Room is now. Atlantic Station?

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Society Scene

The 6th Annual Cocktails for JARC was held Monday, August 29th at the Silverball Pinball Museum in Delray Beach. More than 150 attended the evening event and proceeds benefit JARC Florida (Jewish Association for Residential Care), a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides program and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. Co-Chairs Nikki Joffe, of Statler Orthodontics, and Justin Tompkins, of The Tompkins Group-Merrill Lynch, celebrate the events success. Submitted photo.

Jessica Rosato, Board Member of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, and Judy Ramella, President of the Board of Directors of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches recently attended the Florida Realtors Convention in Orlando. Submitted photo.

Carver Middle Principal Kiwana Alexander-Prophete and Its Sugar CEO Jeff Rubin at the Chambers’s Celebration of Education Breakfast at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Photo

by Emiliano Brooks.

Celebrity House Wife Jill Zarin opened her doors in the Hamptons this summer to the most exclusive group of socialites, trendsetters and celebrities for her 4th Annual Luxury Luncheon. Stephen Chrisanthus from the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, and Discover the Palm Beaches were on hand to represent Palm Beach County and Delray Beach garnering awareness for the area from an assortment of media ranging from Page Six to People. Many of the stars had great things to say about Delray Beach or were eager to visit.

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L-R: Stephanie Eastman, Katie Pronyk, Erika Colin, Kaley Campbell, Sara Perkins, Stephanie Yacoub, Jessica Moser Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus invited young professionals, age 40 and under, to make a difference in a child’s life through its newest volunteer group, Young Ambassadors for Hope. The launch was a themed Havana Nights, where guests raised funds for food, clothing and educational needs to benefit foster children. The event included live music and dancing, silent auction, and Cuban cuisine at a Delray Beach home.

John Campanola, Agent with New York Life and George Gann, Chief Conservation Strategist for IRC. The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC), a nonprofit dedicated to the protection, restoration, and longterm management of ecological biodiversity, received a $1,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation.

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Documentary ‘Special Blood’ co-written, directed, produced by South Florida native Sharing her family’s experience with the disease and several other families across the country, the documentary chronicles what a day in the life of someone with HAE can be like and what is known about the disease.

By: Marisa Gottesman Associate Editor Imagine slamming your finger in a door. It throbs, blows up and hurts, but eventually the pain and swelling subsides. What if it didn’t for hours or even days? And what if you and your doctors weren’t sure why parts of your body would just begin to swell?

That is the reality for patients with Hereditary Angiodema, or HAE, a rare genetic disease.

Filmmaker Natalie Metzger is taking people through what it is like to live with HAE in her new film “Special Blood.”

She co-wrote, directed and produced

the film, which she hopes to use to bring awareness to the disease that she and her father have.

Thursday October 6, 2016 at 5pm Exhibit runs October 6th until December 12th

According to the HAE Association, the disease affects anywhere from 1 in 10,000 people to 1 in 50,000. Symptoms include swelling of various body parts. HAE patients have a defect in the gene that controls a blood protein. That protein is what helps regulate the body’s blood-based systems to help fight disease, inflammatory responses and coagulation.

Born and raised in Boca Raton, her film was recently screened at Boca’s Cinemark Palace 20. The city of Delray Beach is featured in the film as the movie shows Metzger’s family’s story.

She said she knew she wanted to spread the word about HAE for years. She first had the idea to make a movie in 2008, but she was in graduate school and didn’t have the time to dedicate to the project.

But, she reached out to the HAE Association and when the timing was right she spent a year filming several families affected by HAE in 2014 and a year in post-production.

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BLUEPRINT GALLERY at Milagro Center features the D.A.N.G. “Mixed Media and Messages” Exhibit Opening Reception on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 6:30pm Exhibit runs October 28th until December 23rd Monday through Friday from 10am – 5pm Exhibits are open to the public and feature the progressive work of area artists.

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onto their child. There is a 50 percent

Now, the hour-long film is making its way across theaters.

“As a filmmaker, this is the one way I can contribute to give this community a voice, to help tell these stories and to give a face to the disease that is something you would find in a textbook and not something you think a person would have,” she said.

She said filming a documentary was a new experience for her because she is typically shoots music videos, fiction stories and commercials.

“This was my first documentary,” she said. “It was a passion project. It was a new experience and an invigorating one.”

One of the biggest challenges, she said, was working with people not used to being filmed. But for not being actors, she said the families quickly became accustomed to the cameras, crew and opened up about their struggles with HAE. The film follows Noah, 9, of New Jersey, Kelsie, 16, of Illinois, Lora Moore, who lost a daughter, Lyndon to HAE, and her and her daughter Hillary are HAE patients and Ava, 3, of Los Angeles. Others affected

by HAE, including Metzger’s family, and medical professionals are also featured.

“Once we started filming I was kind of surprise with how comfortable they got so quickly,” she said. “How emotional and intimate things got was lovely and unexpected.”

Parents share how they struggle with knowing they passed a disease they have

chance a parent will pass on the disease, according to medical experts.

There are stories of parents who lost a child to HAE due to a swelling attack that caused their child’s throat to close. There are stories of close calls of just making it to the hospital on time. There are stories of people being told by medical professionals it is just a stomach flu causing non-stopping vomiting or an allergy attack causing a limb to swell because the disease isn’t commonly seen by doctors.

There are several medications for treatment and for preventative measures for HAE patients with more products in the pipeline, Metzger said.

One mother in the film commented that now is the best time to have HAE because of the advancements of modern medicine.

Metzger said she has seen a lot of the medical community fill the seats of screenings of Special Blood. She said doctors are asking more questions and finding out the answers to how to treat a patient who may be exhibiting the signs of HAE. “Hopefully it makes a difference to get patients diagnosed and get proper treatment,” she said.

One thing she said she learned, which is evident throughout the film, is that HAE patients aren’t alone. The stories showcased are often similar. They are sad, filled with frustration, yet hopeful for future medical advancements.

“One of the most powerful things I learned is how common the stories are,” Metzger said.“Even with different backgrounds, ages races the storylines were often the same. I would hear the same stories repeated in different ways and it showed me how close knit the fabric of the community is. You really aren’t alone.

People have shared the same experiences.”

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Private Christian Education for Preschool & Elementary New Campus Opening Fall 2017 Divine Savior Academy’s mission is to give children college-prep academics in a Christian environment.

“Our children need rigorous academics, but they also need to know that they are safe, special, and loved by God. We help parents give their children a complete education: academically, emotionally, and spiritually,” says Tim Biesterfeld, Head of Schools.

Divine Savior is part of one of the largest private school systems in the United States. With over 165 years of experience, the Academy is excited to begin serving the families of Delray Beach.

Opening for the 2017-2018 school year, Divine Savior’s new Delray campus will include an early childhood center and an elementary school on Lyons Road.

Schedule an admissions interview with Katie Faber, Director of Recruitment: katie.faber@dslca.org or (561) 543 9069 15935 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 www.DivineSaviorAcademy.com

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My Relationship Coach: What is Radical Dating?

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I define Radical Dating as “dating with intention.” You know what you want, and you are consciously aware of exactly how to bring your very best self into the dating game - you are an emotionally healthy, consciously evolved happy single first - before dating; thus; truly Let's Dwell on Itattracting someone simiby Myles Mellor

1. Radical Daters are fiercely focused on going after what you really want and not settling for less. If you don’t go for it, you won’t get it!

5. Most singles allow their fears to influence their dating - fear of rejection, being alone, being hurt, etc. and do what they can to protect themselves emotionally when dating. Radical Daters choose to be fearless. They do not allow their choices to be ruled by fear, but consciously choose their partner.

Riana Milne, MA, LMHC, CAP is a Certified, global Relationship, Love & Life Coach, a #1 Best Selling author, upcoming Life & Relationship Coach for the TV Show, Radical Dating – Finding Love Over 40; Host of her former TV show: Lessons in Life & Love, a motivational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach. Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers more articles and her 5 star rated books, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve and LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, addresses life transitions and relationships with yourself and others. To learn more about Riana’s Coaching programs or suggest a topic, go to www.RianaMilne. com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com.

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Ladies, you definitely have competition; so how do you get an edge? Through Radical Dating.

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4. Most singles live day to day with dreams, but don’t take daily concrete action towards those dreams. Radical Daters are committed to achieving their dreams and their choices and actions are always aligned with creating the life they want.

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Because EHarmony quotes, “There are about 45 million single men over the age of 35 in the United States, and these are just the ones using online dating! Some statistics say it’s as much as 11 women to each man after 55.” This show is gearing up to help both men and women over 40, world-wide, learn the tools to find an amazing life partner.

lar to yourself. You love life, and created an amazing world for yourself. Now you are ready to add that special partner to your world. You see, no one learned to have an ideal relationship in school; we didn’t learn what values and character traits to look for in an emotionally healthy partner, or to what to avoid (toxic behaviors and personality types); or, how to communication openly and authentically. Unfortunately, American society promotes “chemistry” as the best way to choose a partner; which is hugely incorrect. Radical Daters only date people who are highly aligned with their vision, purpose, requirements, needs and wants.

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I was thrilled to have been asked to be 1 of 5 Certified Life & Love/Relationship Coaches to be in a new TV Series – Radical Dating – Finding Love After 40. The show tapes in LA this fall, and should be out early spring 2017. We are coaching one single man and four women – who are seriously looking for an emotionally healthy, evolved life partner. This is a TV Show concept I have wanted to do for years when I was single and over 40; why?

3. Most singles approach dating somewhat casually, hoping to find someone compatible, without clarity about exactly who they are and what they want, so they do a lot of trial and error. Radical Daters love to have fun, but are ruthless about not wasting their time with anyone who is not 100% aligned with who they are and what they want.

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Shed Sessions continues at Spady Museum this month By: David DiPino Contributing Writer Shed Sessions at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum founder Ian Caven has brought Delray’s newest open-mic to a community neighborhood in heart of the city.

“This is uniquely the Spady Museum.

The opening night we had about 50 peo-

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Entry into Shed Sessions is just $10 and free for any musician who brings an instrument and signs up to perform during the open-mic. Shed Sessions take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The next Shed Sessions is from 8-11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., in Delray Beach.

“Musicians can sign up and bounce right

booming bass sound of Jimmy Copeland on bass guitar, talented time keeper and inventive Tova Lovely on drums and the creative rock, soul, rhythm and blues undertones string picking and picking cour-

Because of the unique—and troubling dynamics on the city commission—the appointee has the potential to become the most powerful person in Delray because he or she may become the tiebreaker vote thanks to a 2-2 personality split on the

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“Drummers are huge parts of the gospel community,” Caven said.

A food truck will be on-site at Shed Sessions to fill the hunger and craves good vibes and music ignite in the soul.

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Robb Roa and DJ Fono.

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The term Shed Sessions was coined to describe a place set-up in community

We find it encouraging that there seems to be a greater interest in local politics than there has been in recent years—at least if you watch social media and get around town.

City Commissioners are set select a replacement for departing Vice Mayor Al Jacquet who is taking his talents to Tallahassee where he will serve as a state representative.

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We’ve been thinking a lot about leadership lately.

Some of the water cooler conversation pertains to an appointment to the City Commission.

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commission. Of course, that dynamic will only last until March when that seat and another will be up for election.

We are in the midst of an historic presidential election and as a local newspaper we won’t weigh in on national issues unless of course there’s a local angle and or impact. But we know that our readers are thinking about politics these days both presidential and local.

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“Leadership is not about being in charge.

Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” –Simon Sinek

Management guru Jim Collins had it right in his seminal book “Good to Great”—you need to get the right people in the right seats on the bus.

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Here’s what we think…

Cities, businesses, non-profits and the like rise and fall on the quality of leaders they are able to attract to the endeavor.

neighborhoods where Caven said “peo-

It’s encouraging because local government is important to the quality of our lives. It has a major impact on whether we have a successful and happy community or a city that struggles economically and socially.

Mayors and commissioners have a unique opportunity to foster progress— or stifle it.

While state legislatures are important— albeit somewhat remote at times from our daily lives- local government can quickly implement solutions or fail to do so. If you have a good idea on a Tuesday night and three commissioners buy in, you can actually see things begin to change Wednesday morning. That’s not how it works in Tallahassee or Washington D.C., which has perfected gridlock and dysfunction.

Local government is closest to its constituency and therefore it is easy to gauge its effectiveness, if we choose to be educated and get involved.

Toward that end, kudos to the Greater

Session on the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum website) or www.facebook.

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for recently hosting a four week session on civic engagement; the course covered leadership, economic development, local history and the challenges and opportunities right here in Delray.

The class was urged to consider becoming involved in Delray—whether by volunteering, serving on a board, helping a non-profit or running for office.

Since a city’s “human capital” is its most prized asset this kind of effort is not only needed it’s long over do.

Historically, Delray has been a local beacon for civic involvement. Efforts have ranged from citizen academies and volunteering to community visioning and robust efforts to organize and strengthen neighborhoods.

That muscle is starting to atrophy with the absence of a vision, the cancellation of the town hall meeting under a past commission, the promised revival of the town hall concept (which morphed into a lecture series) and policymaking that often seems devoid of consultation with stakeholders and heavy on the personal preferences of elected officials and the desire to soothe critics—even if they are small in number and perhaps not representative of the broader community.

Hopefully, the city’s desire to update its Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity for meaningful input from a broad range of stakeholders. That did not happen when the downtown codes were amended. Delray has a “planning gene”

“At Max’s Harvest our Alchemy Band will be doing a Roots Hip-Hop Tribute. The Roots are one of my favorite bands.”

and a rich history of involvement and citizen passion. Wise elected officials tap into that knowledge and love of Delray; short-sighted ones bypass the “buy-in” phase and end up with flawed and unsustainable results.

There is a hunger in our city for stakeholders to be heard, consulted and engaged. It’s called servant leadership. And it is the best kind.

Meet the team Ryan Boylston, Co-founder and Publisher Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and Principal Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Officer and Principal Craig Agranoff, Content Director and Principal Fran Marincola, Adviser and Principal Marisa Gottesman, Associate Editor Kylee Treyz, Account Manager

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